Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS, and the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX with the AMD Radeon 760M integrated graphics produces a severely constrained experience. The benchmark data shows this combo ranks 2820 out of 2828 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom percentile of all systems tested for this game. This pairing is fundamentally limited by its graphics solution, resulting in frame rates that fall below playable thresholds in almost every scenario measured.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a stark and predictable collapse as resolution increases, confirming that the AMD Radeon 760M is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 54 FPS. This is the only playable result in the entire dataset. Moving to 1440p at Low settings drops the average to 40 FPS, a 26% decrease. At 4K with Low settings, the average falls further to 26 FPS, which is a 52% reduction from the 1080p Low result.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all quality presets, but the absolute numbers become critically low at higher resolutions. At Medium settings, the average frame rate goes from 39 FPS at 1080p down to 28 FPS at 1440p and 18 FPS at 4K. The High preset shows a similar trajectory: 34 FPS at 1080p, 25 FPS at 1440p, and 16 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding only 25 FPS at 1080p, 18 FPS at 1440p, and 12 FPS at 4K.

These numbers indicate that the GPU is being overwhelmed by the pixel count. The difference between 1080p and 1440p results in a loss of approximately 26-28% of performance across all presets. The jump from 1440p to 4K is even more punishing, with frame rates dropping by another 33-35% in most cases. This consistent, resolution-driven decline points directly at the Radeon 760M's limited pixel throughput and memory bandwidth, which is system-dependent. The integrated GPU simply cannot sustain the fill rate required for 4K output, making any resolution above 1080p a non-starter for competitive play.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture. Its role in this game is to process all rendering tasks, and the data indicates it is wholly inadequate for Lockdown Protocol at anything beyond the lowest settings. The GPU's performance percentile is 35, meaning it ranks below the majority of all tested GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 6019 places it in close competition with the NVIDIA Quadro P2000, which has an average score of 6049 (a delta of -0.5%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6400, which scores 6001 (a delta of 0.3%). These rival comparisons confirm that the 760M sits at the entry-level of discrete graphics performance, despite being an integrated solution.

The GPU operates with a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2599 MHz, which are respectable frequencies for an integrated part. However, the hardware resources are severely limited. With 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and only 16 render output units, the GPU's theoretical pixel rate is 41.58 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 83.17 GTexel/s. These figures translate into a raw compute capability of 5.323 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. While these numbers are not trivial on paper, the game's engine demands more.

The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning the GPU uses the same DDR5 memory as the CPU. The bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which is a critical weakness. In practice, this shared memory architecture creates a bottleneck where the GPU competes with the CPU for memory access. The benchmark results show this limitation clearly: with the High preset, the average FPS is 34 at 1080p, but this drops to 25 at 1440p and 16 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 12 FPS is nearly unplayable, and even the 1080p Low result of 54 FPS is only marginally above the threshold for acceptable performance. The GPU is the definitive limiting factor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is a high-end mobile processor, but its substantial capabilities are largely wasted in this configuration. The CPU features 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It is built on a 3 nm process and has a 30 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 40642 and a single-core score of 5737. Its percentile rank of 93 places it in the top 7% of all CPUs tested, and its average benchmark score of 63173 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-13790F, which scores 63080 (a delta of 0.1%).

Despite this processing power, the CPU's role in Lockdown Protocol is secondary to the GPU. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is never the bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, where the GPU is most strained, the average FPS is 12. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar frame rates across different resolutions, but the data shows a clear dependence on resolution. The FPS scales consistently with pixel count, which is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s is theoretically sufficient for gaming, but the shared memory architecture with the iGPU creates a contention issue. The CPU's 20 threads are more than enough to handle the game's physics and AI, but they cannot compensate for the GPU's inability to render frames quickly. The PassMark multi-thread score of 47985 and the PassMark single-thread score of 4500 indicate a processor that excels at all types of workloads. However, in this specific game, the CPU sits idle waiting for the GPU to complete its work. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is delivering consistent frame pacing, but the GPU is failing to keep up.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Core Ultra 7 265HX and the Radeon 760M ranks 2820 out of 2828 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 0.3% of all systems tested, an exceptionally poor result. The rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's limitations. While the CPU is a top-tier part, the integrated GPU drags the entire system down to near the bottom of the leaderboard.

The ranking data reinforces the GPU-bound nature of this pairing. The CPU's high benchmark scores and its 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs are irrelevant when the GPU is only in the 35th percentile. The system's overall performance is dictated by its weakest link, which is the Radeon 760M. The gap between the CPU's potential and the system's actual gaming performance is vast. The CPU is capable of running the game's logic with ease, but the GPU cannot render the frames fast enough to utilize that processing power. This results in a system that performs like a low-end laptop despite having a high-end processor.

The nearest rival comparisons for the GPU show that it is on par with the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 and the AMD Radeon RX 6400. These are older or lower-tier discrete GPUs. In a modern FPS like Lockdown Protocol, these GPUs are typically considered entry-level. The fact that this integrated GPU matches their performance explains why the combo rank is so low. The system is effectively trying to run a demanding game with hardware that is several tiers below what is recommended.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 54 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is this combo capable of running Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: The data shows that 4K results are below playable thresholds. The best 4K result is 26 FPS on Low settings, with High at 16 FPS, Medium at 18 FPS, and Ultra at 12 FPS.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 760M compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6400?

A: The Radeon 760M has an average benchmark score of 6019, while the Radeon RX 6400 has a score of 6001. This represents a delta of 0.3%, meaning the 760M is essentially on par with the RX 6400.

Q: What resolution and settings provide the most stable experience?

A: According to the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 with Low settings is the only configuration that provides an average frame rate above 50 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 39 FPS, which is also an option.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX the reason for the low performance?

A: No. The CPU is a high-end part with a 93rd percentile ranking. The benchmark data shows that the frame rate is highly dependent on resolution, indicating the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this game?

A: The lowest average FPS is 12 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only viable configuration for a playable experience is 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the only setting that produces an average frame rate above 50 FPS, at 54 FPS. This should be the default choice for any user seeking a smooth experience. The 1080p Medium preset, which averages 39 FPS, is a secondary option for those who prefer visual quality over the highest frame rates, but it is still below the ideal threshold for competitive play. The 1080p High preset at 34 FPS is a compromise, but the frame rate is starting to become a disadvantage.

At higher resolutions, the frame rates are too low for a playable experience. At 1440p, the Low preset averages 40 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The Medium preset at 1440p drops to 28 FPS, and the High preset at 25 FPS is not recommended. 4K resolution is not viable for this game with this hardware, as even the Low preset only averages 26 FPS. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as it yields 25 FPS at 1080p and falls to 12 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that the game is extremely sensitive to both resolution and settings. The performance scaling suggests that the GPU's limited memory bandwidth and pixel fill rate are the primary constraints. For the best experience, users should prioritize 1080p and use the Low preset to maximize frame rate. If visual fidelity is important, the Medium preset at 1080p is the highest setting that maintains an average FPS above 35. The min FPS data for Medium at 1080p is 33 FPS, which indicates that frame pacing is relatively stable, but the system is operating at its limits. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it consistently delivers the lowest frame rates and does not provide a competitive advantage.