Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol places the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Radeon RX 7800M combination at rank 1894 out of 2828 tested combos. This puts the pairing in the lower-middle portion of the database, meaning a majority of tested system configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this FPS title. The rank reflects the overall balance of CPU and GPU capabilities when running Lockdown Protocol specifically, not the individual component merits in isolation. Since the data is measured rather than estimated, the rank carries the weight of empirical testing across the full resolution and settings matrix.

The combo’s position at roughly the 67th percentile of all tested pairings suggests that while this system handles the game, it does not excel against the field. For context, the nearest CPU rivals in the aggregate benchmark database include the Intel Core i5-14600T with an average score of 32707 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662 with a delta of 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 32750 with a delta of -0.2%. These tiny percentage differences indicate the Ultra 7 155H’s processing power sits in a tightly packed cluster, where a few percent separates it from both slightly faster and slightly slower alternatives. The GPU, meanwhile, sits at the 73rd percentile among all graphics cards, which is a stronger relative standing than the combo rank suggests. The discrepancy implies that Lockdown Protocol’s demands do not play perfectly to the strengths of this particular CPU-GPU pairing, or that the CPU becomes a limiting factor in some configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

Combo rank 1894 out of 2828 places this system in the bottom third of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. The rank is not a measure of absolute failure but of relative positioning: many other pairings achieve higher average frames per second across the tested settings and resolutions. The 2828 total combos represent a wide array of hardware generations and tiers, so ranking below the median means this system trails a substantial portion of the field. However, the measured data shows playable performance at several settings, so the rank should be interpreted as a competitiveness metric rather than a usability verdict.

The CPU’s aggregate benchmark percentile of 83 against all processors indicates strong general processing capability. The GPU’s percentile of 73 against all graphics cards is also respectable. Yet the combo rank falls below what those individual percentiles might predict. This gap suggests that Lockdown Protocol’s engine does not scale as efficiently with this specific pairing as it does with others. The measured FPS numbers bear this out: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 162 FPS, which is high, but at 1080p Ultra it drops to 75 FPS, a steep fall that indicates the GPU struggles with the game’s heavier visual settings even at a modest resolution. In the aggregate database, the GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with an average score of 27839 (delta 0.2%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X at 27973 (delta -0.3%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti at 28020 (delta -0.5%). These deltas are all under one percent, meaning the RX 7800M’s raw performance is extremely close to those older or workstation-oriented cards, which helps explain why the combo does not climb higher in a game that favors brute GPU throughput.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800M brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock runs at 1295 MHz, with a game clock of 2145 MHz and a boost clock of 2335 MHz. The memory operates at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed. These specifications position the card as a mid-range mobile solution with enough VRAM for high-resolution textures. In Lockdown Protocol, the VRAM allocation across the measured rows suggests that 12 GB is sufficient even at 4K, since the game does not appear to hit a memory ceiling that would cause stuttering or crashes—the data shows consistent average FPS rather than erratic minimums.

The GPU’s shading units number 3840, with 240 texture mapping units and 96 render output units. The pixel rate of 224.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 560.4 GTexel/s indicate a card that can push pixels quickly, which aligns with the observed FPS at lower settings. The FP32 throughput of 35.87 TFLOPS provides ample compute for the game’s logic. However, the measured FPS reveals that Lockdown Protocol is not purely GPU-bound at all settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 36, while at 4K Low it rises to 77. That spread of 41 FPS from the lowest to highest quality preset at the same resolution shows the GPU’s workload scaling directly with graphical complexity. The 4K Medium row shows an average of 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 63, indicating frame time variance that could be noticeable during intense action sequences. The GPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals in the aggregate database—all within one percent of each other—suggests that Lockdown Protocol’s optimization favors certain architectures, and the RDNA 3.0 design here does not break away from the pack.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with the AMD Radeon RX 7800M ranks 1894 out of 2828 tested combos. This places the pairing in the lower-middle range of the database, meaning most other tested systems achieve higher average FPS in this game.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7800M have, and does it suffice for 4K gameplay?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. In the measured data, the 4K Medium row shows an average of 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 63, indicating that VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor at these settings. The card also reaches 77 FPS at 4K Low, so 12 GB handles the game’s memory footprint without issue.

Q: Which resolution and settings produce the highest average FPS for this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 162 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 119 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings. For higher visual quality, 1080p High delivers 100 FPS, and 1440p High delivers 74 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s aggregate benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32697. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707 with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662 with a delta of 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32750 with a delta of -0.2%. These differences are negligible, showing the CPU performs on par with those alternatives.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking, and what does that mean for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800M sits at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs in the database. This means it outperforms roughly 73% of tested graphics cards. However, in Lockdown Protocol, the combo rank of 1894 out of 2828 suggests the game does not fully leverage the GPU’s relative strength, likely due to other system bottlenecks.

Q: Is the combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gameplay?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1080p offers higher averages across all settings: 162 FPS at Low, 115 at Medium, 100 at High, and 75 at Ultra. At 1440p, the numbers drop to 119 at Low, 84 at Medium, 74 at High, and 55 at Ultra. The 1080p High setting provides 100 FPS, which is smoother than 1440p High’s 74 FPS, so 1080p is the more consistent experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings each, providing a full 12-point matrix. At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields an average of 77 FPS, which is the highest 4K result. Medium drops to 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 63, showing a 17 FPS swing. High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 41 FPS reduction, highlighting the GPU’s sensitivity to settings. The 4K Medium row’s minimum of 46 FPS approaches the lower bound of smooth gameplay, while the 4K Ultra average of 36 FPS would be borderline for fast-paced FPS action.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset reaches 119 FPS, which is a substantial improvement over 4K. Medium averages 84 FPS with a minimum of 72 and maximum of 97, a 25 FPS range that suggests variable frame pacing. High comes in at 74 FPS, and Ultra at 55 FPS. The 1440p results show the combo can handle competitive frame rates at Low and Medium, but High and Ultra require compromises. The gap between 1440p Low (119 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (55 FPS) is 64 FPS, indicating a heavy settings penalty.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 162 FPS, which is the highest average in the entire dataset. Medium averages 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 and maximum of 132, a 34 FPS spread. High achieves 100 FPS, and Ultra drops to 75 FPS. The 1080p results demonstrate that the combo is capable of high refresh rate gaming at lower settings, but Ultra settings cut the frame rate by more than half compared to Low. The 1080p Medium row’s maximum of 132 FPS shows the system can briefly hit very high frame rates, but the minimum of 98 FPS means it does not sustain those peaks consistently.

Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently provides the highest average FPS, while Ultra provides the lowest. The relative gap between Low and Ultra grows with resolution: at 1080p, the difference is 87 FPS; at 1440p, it is 64 FPS; at 4K, it is 41 FPS. This pattern indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes more saturated, and the settings impact diminishes in absolute terms but remains proportionally significant.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the 1080p High preset stands out with an average of 100 FPS. This provides a smooth experience for a fast-paced FPS while retaining more graphical detail than Medium’s 115 FPS or Low’s 162 FPS. The 100 FPS mark is well above the typical 60 FPS threshold for playability and leaves headroom for dips during heavy scenes. The 1080p Medium setting at 115 FPS offers even more margin, with a minimum of 98 FPS that keeps the frame rate from dropping below the critical 60 FPS line. Players who prioritize frame rate stability over visual fidelity should choose 1080p Medium, as the minimum of 98 FPS ensures consistent performance.

At 1440p, the Low preset at 119 FPS is the only setting that comfortably exceeds 100 FPS. Medium at 84 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced play, but the minimum of 72 FPS could feel less responsive in competitive scenarios. High at 74 FPS and Ultra at 55 FPS do not provide the consistency needed for an FPS title. For 4K, the Low preset at 77 FPS is the only playable option, but even that falls below the 100 FPS target that many FPS players prefer. The 4K Medium average of 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS is too variable for reliable gameplay.

The data suggests that the combo’s sweet spot is 1080p with Medium or High settings. The 1080p Medium row shows an average of 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 and maximum of 132, which is the most balanced row in the dataset. It offers high frame rates without the visual degradation of Low settings. The 1080p High row at 100 FPS is also viable, trading a bit of speed for better textures and effects. For players with 1440p monitors, the Low preset is the recommended choice, as it is the only setting that maintains a high average. Ultra settings at any resolution are not recommended for this combo, as the 4K Ultra average of 36 FPS and 1440p Ultra average of 55 FPS fall below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H features 16 cores and 22 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. This configuration provides substantial multi-threading capability, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and single-core score of 1743. The PassMark multi-thread score of 24873 and single-thread score of 3468 further quantify its processing power. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role appears secondary to the GPU at lower settings, but it becomes more relevant as resolution decreases and frame rates rise.

The CPU’s aggregate benchmark percentile of 83 places it well above the median processor. Its nearest rivals in the aggregate database include the Intel Core i5-14600T with an average score of 32707 (delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662 (delta 0.1%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 32750 (delta -0.2%). These tight deltas mean the Ultra 7 155H delivers processing performance nearly identical to those alternatives. The CPU’s 28 W TDP and mobile BGA 2049 socket indicate it is designed for laptops, which may constrain sustained performance under load compared to desktop counterparts. However, the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol does not show obvious CPU bottlenecks at higher resolutions, where the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the 162 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently for high frame rates, but the drop to 75 FPS at 1080p Ultra indicates the GPU, not the CPU, becomes the constraint as settings increase.

The CPU’s integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, are not used in this discrete GPU configuration, but their presence does not affect the measured results. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game asset streaming, and the dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provides adequate data throughput. The CPU’s Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8754 and single-core score of 1235 show balanced performance across workloads. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s 16 cores and 22 threads are more than sufficient for the game’s physics and AI calculations, and the data does not indicate any CPU-related frame drops in the measured rows.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS reveals a clear pattern of diminishing performance as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 162 at 1080p to 119 at 1440p (a 43 FPS reduction) and then to 77 at 4K (a 42 FPS reduction from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Low is 85 FPS. At Medium settings, the averages go from 115 at 1080p to 84 at 1440p to 54 at 4K, with the 1080p to 4K difference being 61 FPS. At High settings, the progression is 100 at 1080p, 74 at 1440p, and 48 at 4K, a 52 FPS total drop. At Ultra, the averages are 75 at 1080p, 55 at 1440p, and 36 at 4K, a 39 FPS total drop.

The scaling behavior indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more limiting as resolution rises. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is steepest at Low settings, where the frame rate falls by roughly 52%, and least steep at Ultra, where it falls by 52% as well. The consistent pattern across all settings points to the GPU being the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the CPU’s workload does not change significantly with resolution. The 4K results, which range from 36 to 77 FPS depending on settings, show that the RX 7800M cannot maintain high frame rates at this resolution even at the lowest quality preset.

At 1080p, the combo achieves high frame rates across all settings, suggesting that the CPU is capable of keeping up with the GPU’s output. The 1440p results sit in a middle ground where Low and Medium are playable, but High and Ultra fall below 75 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 25-30% reduction in average FPS across settings, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The further drop from 1440p to 4K shows an additional 35-40% reduction, confirming that the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 432 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient for high-refresh 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol. The limiting component at 4K is clearly the GPU, while at 1080p the system is more balanced, with the CPU able to push frame rates up to 162 FPS at Low settings.