Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS title, and the combination of Intel’s Core Ultra 7 155H with AMD’s Radeon 760M integrated graphics produces a constrained experience, particularly at higher resolutions. The measured data reveals a system where the integrated GPU is the primary bottleneck, and the performance deltas between settings are dramatic, making configuration choices critical for playability. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings to determine where this combo stands and how to best optimize the experience.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is severe, clearly indicating that the AMD Radeon 760M is the limiting factor. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 34 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same High preset drops the average to 25 FPS, a 26% reduction. The jump to 4K High is catastrophic, with the average falling to just 16 FPS, which is a further 36% drop from 1440p. This scaling pattern is typical for an integrated GPU with a shared memory architecture, where the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are insufficient for the increased workload.

The scaling is even more telling on the lower settings. At Low settings, the system achieves 54 FPS at 1080p, but this falls to 40 FPS at 1440p and 26 FPS at 4K. While the relative percentages are similar, the absolute numbers show that even at the lowest graphical fidelity, 4K resolution is not viable for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that the Radeon 760M's 16 ROPs and 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are simply overwhelmed by the pixel count at 4K, regardless of the texture and shading complexity reduced by the Low preset.

The medium preset provides the most complete data, including minimum and maximum FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average is 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 28 FPS with a minimum of 24 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average plummets to 18 FPS with a minimum of 15 FPS. The min FPS figures are crucial here; they show that at 4K, the system is dipping to 15 FPS, which is well below the threshold for a playable first-person shooter. This confirms that resolution scaling is non-linear and heavily penalizes this integrated graphics solution as the pixel count increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database places this specific combination of CPU and GPU at rank 2820 out of 2828 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This puts it in the 0.3rd percentile of all tested configurations, a stark indicator of its performance tier. The data shows that this is a bottom-tier configuration for this particular game, which is expected for an IGP solution. The ranking suggests that the vast majority of discrete GPU configurations, and even some other integrated solutions, will deliver a significantly better experience.

The CPU itself, however, is a strong performer in general benchmarks. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores in the 83rd percentile compared to all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32697. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (scoring 32707, a 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (scoring 32662, a 0.1% delta). This indicates that the processor is not the source of the low ranking; it is the GPU that drags the combo down. The CPU's high multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028, is largely irrelevant in this scenario because the GPU cannot produce enough frames to utilize it.

The GPU, by contrast, is a low performer. The Radeon 760M sits in the 35th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 6019. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6400, which scores 6001 (a 0.3% delta). This shows that while it is a capable integrated unit, it is far behind modern discrete graphics cards. The combination of a high-performing CPU and a low-performing GPU results in a system that is severely bottlenecked by the graphics subsystem in Lockdown Protocol, justifying its bottom-tier ranking.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at a stable 60 FPS?

A: No. The measured data shows the highest average FPS is 54 at 1080p Low settings. No tested configuration reaches a 60 FPS average, and the minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 33, indicating that even in less demanding scenes, the frame rate will fluctuate below the 60 FPS target.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H the reason for the low performance in this game?

A: No. The CPU is a high performer, ranking in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs and scoring 15028 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The bottleneck is the AMD Radeon 760M integrated GPU, which ranks in the 35th percentile of all GPUs. The combo's low rank of 2820 out of 2828 is due to the GPU's inability to keep up with the CPU.

Q: What is the best resolution to play this game with this hardware?

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system provides an average FPS above 50, and only on the Low preset. At 1440p and 4K, all settings result in average frame rates that are significantly lower and often below the threshold for comfortable playability.

Q: How does the Ultra setting compare to the High setting at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Ultra setting averages 25 FPS, while the High setting averages 34 FPS. This is a 9 FPS drop for the highest graphical preset, suggesting that the Ultra preset includes effects that are too demanding for the Radeon 760M.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low setting averages 40 FPS, while the Medium setting averages 28 FPS. The Medium preset also has a minimum FPS of 24, which indicates that the system can drop to low frame rates during intense action sequences, making the Low preset a safer choice for consistency.

Q: Is the Radeon 760M a discrete graphics card?

A: No, it is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) part of the CPU package. The data shows its TDP is 15 W and it uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it shares system memory rather than having its own dedicated VRAM, which impacts performance in demanding scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol with this combo is as follows:

At 3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: 12 FPS average.
• High: 16 FPS average.
• Medium: 18 FPS average, with a minimum of 15 FPS and a maximum of 21 FPS.
• Low: 26 FPS average.

At 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: 18 FPS average.
• High: 25 FPS average.
• Medium: 28 FPS average, with a minimum of 24 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS.
• Low: 40 FPS average.

At 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: 25 FPS average.
• High: 34 FPS average.
• Medium: 39 FPS average, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS.
• Low: 54 FPS average.

The data reveals a clear hierarchy. The 1080p Low preset is the only config that breaks the 50 FPS barrier. The 1080p Medium preset offers a playable 39 FPS average but with a minimum of 33 FPS, which may feel stuttery in a fast-paced FPS. All configurations at 1440p and 4K are below 40 FPS average, making them poor choices for competitive or smooth play. The gap between Low and Ultra at any given resolution is substantial; for example, at 1080p it is a 29 FPS difference, showing that the graphical presets have a massive impact on this hardware.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its substantial multi-threading capabilities are reflected in its benchmark scores: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 24873. In a game like Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls, but with a GPU this weak, the CPU is never the limiting factor.

The data shows that the CPU is vastly more powerful than the GPU in this pairing. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 35th percentile ranking means the system is fundamentally unbalanced for gaming. The CPU has a 24 MB shared L3 cache, which is ample for feeding the GPU, but the Radeon 760M's rendering capabilities are the ceiling. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1743) is irrelevant when the GPU is only producing 54 FPS at the lowest settings.

The CPU also features integrated Arc Xe-LPG 128EU graphics, which is the specific GPU in question here. The CPU's high TDP of 28 W and the GPU's 15 W TDP are both part of a mobile platform design, which explains the performance limitations. The CPU is ready to process frames at a high rate, but the GPU is not able to deliver them, resulting in the low overall system performance observed in the benchmarks.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the only viable path to a smoother experience is to use the Low preset at 1920x1080, which yields an average of 54 FPS. This is the only configuration that approaches a playable frame rate for an FPS. While the visual quality will be reduced, the performance gain from 39 FPS at Medium to 54 FPS at Low is significant and makes the game much more responsive.

The Medium preset at 1080p is a secondary option for those who prioritize visual fidelity over a higher frame rate. It provides an average of 39 FPS, but the minimum of 33 FPS may result in noticeable hitches during combat. The data suggests that the jump from Medium to High at 1080p (39 to 34 FPS) is not worth the visual cost, and High to Ultra (34 to 25 FPS) is a severe performance penalty for marginal visual improvements.

All settings at 1440p and 4K should be avoided. Even the Low preset at 1440p only manages 40 FPS, and at 4K it drops to 26 FPS. The Ultra presets at these resolutions are effectively unplayable, with frame rates in the teens. The Radeon 760M does not have the computational power (5.323 TFLOPS) or memory bandwidth to handle the increased resolution. The recommendation is clear: stick to 1080p, and use the Low preset for the best playability or Medium if a lower frame rate is acceptable.