Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT

The pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT produces a compelling 1080p and 1440p gaming platform for Lockdown Protocol, though 4K Ultra proves demanding. This analysis draws entirely from measured data, showing a combo that ranks 845th out of 1,637 tested combinations — placing it just above the median in the database. The CPU’s 20 cores and 20 threads (base 3.90 GHz, boost 5.50 GHz) represent a hefty Arrow Lake-S design on Intel Socket 1851, while the GPU’s 12 GB GDDR6 memory and 2,600 MHz boost clock form the graphics backbone. The measured FPS across three resolutions and four settings tiers reveals a system that can handle competitive play at high refresh rates but struggles at 4K with maxed-out visuals.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K brings 20 cores and 20 threads to Lockdown Protocol, a configuration that excels in multi-threaded workloads. Its 3.90 GHz base clock and 5.50 GHz boost clock provide substantial single-thread headroom, crucial for an FPS title where frame pacing and physics calculations often depend on per-core performance. The CPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its capability: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50,009 and single-core score of 7,060 indicate strong throughput, while PassMark multi-thread results (58,838) and single-thread results (4,904) place it in the 97th percentile of all CPUs tested.

When examining the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s influence becomes apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 197.3 FPS average, suggesting the processor can feed frames well beyond typical 144 Hz displays. The CPU maintains this advantage across settings at 1080p: High yields 123.4 FPS, Medium 140.7 FPS, and Ultra 90.7 FPS. The relatively small spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p (approximately 54% difference from Low to Ultra) indicates the GPU begins to matter more as settings increase, but the CPU’s 20 threads ensure no bottleneck emerges even in busy firefights.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scoring include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF (deltaPct -0.2%), Intel Core i9-14900KF (deltaPct -0.2%), and Intel Core i9-14900K (deltaPct -0.9%). These tiny margins — all within 1% — suggest that for Lockdown Protocol’s CPU-bound sections at high frame rates, the 265K performs essentially identically to its closest competitors. The 30 MB shared L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth (DDR5 dual-channel) provide ample data throughput for game logic and asset streaming, though the fact that 4K performance drops sharply across all settings points to the GPU as the primary limiter at higher resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, based on the Navi 22 chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture, offers 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2,600 MHz (base 2,150 MHz, game clock 2,495 MHz) drives 2,560 shading units and 64 ROPs, producing a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s. These specifications position the GPU in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,327.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s role becomes dominant as resolution increases. At 4K, the measured FPS drops significantly: Ultra averages 45.2 FPS, High 58.1 FPS, Medium 66 FPS, and Low 97.4 FPS. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM appears sufficient for the game’s textures, but the raw compute (13.31 TFLOPS FP32) limits 4K performance. Notably, the RX 6750 XT’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (deltaPct 0.2%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile (deltaPct -0.3%), and AMD Radeon 880M (deltaPct -0.9%) — all within 1.3% in aggregate scores, indicating the GPU sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The 18 Gbps effective memory speed and 40 ray tracing cores add modern features, but Lockdown Protocol’s measured results suggest rasterization performance matters most. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,548 and PassMark G3D score of 20,700 provide reference points; however, the game’s actual FPS at 1440p Medium (106.2 FPS) and High (91 FPS) shows the RX 6750 XT delivers solid mid-range performance without reaching the heights of higher-tier cards.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The scaling behavior across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher settings. From 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drops are moderate: High goes from 123.4 to 91 FPS (a 26.3% reduction), Medium from 140.7 to 106.2 FPS (24.5% reduction), and Low from 197.3 to 147.2 FPS (25.4% reduction). These consistent drops suggest the GPU handles the additional pixel load proportionally, with the CPU still providing ample headroom.

Moving from 1440p to 4K, the drops become steeper: High falls from 91 to 58.1 FPS (36.2% reduction), Medium from 106.2 to 66 FPS (37.9% reduction), and Low from 147.2 to 97.4 FPS (33.8% reduction). Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 90.7 FPS at 1080p, 67.3 FPS at 1440p, and 45.2 FPS at 4K — a 50.2% drop from 1080p to 4K. This pattern indicates the RX 6750 XT’s memory bandwidth and compute limits become the primary constraint at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings that likely increase shadow quality, post-processing, and texture filtering demands.

The data implies the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo for Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p Low, the 197.3 FPS result exceeds what most displays can show, and even at 4K Low (97.4 FPS), the 20-core CPU maintains playable frame rates. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but 4K Ultra (45.2 FPS) falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting users should either lower settings or resolution for smoother gameplay at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The measured data shows 1440p as the sweet spot. At Medium settings, the combo achieves 106.2 FPS, while High delivers 91 FPS — both comfortably above 60 FPS. At 1080p, all settings exceed 90 FPS, but 4K only reaches 58.1 FPS at High and 45.2 FPS at Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K’s average benchmark score of 79,102 is within 0.9% of the Intel Core i9-14900K (79,824) and within 0.2% of both the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF (79,240) and Intel Core i9-14900KF (79,245). For Lockdown Protocol, this means negligible differences in frame rates.

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes. The RX 6750 XT shows a 50.2% FPS drop from 1080p Ultra (90.7 FPS) to 4K Ultra (45.2 FPS). Even at Low settings, 4K (97.4 FPS) is 50.6% lower than 1080p Low (197.3 FPS), indicating the GPU’s compute and bandwidth limits.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 123.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is well above the 60 FPS standard and should support high-refresh-rate monitors, though not the 197.3 FPS achievable at Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: Based on the scaling data, the GPU is the primary determinant of performance at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the CPU pushes 197.3 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU limits the combo to 45.2 FPS. The CPU’s 20 cores provide consistent headroom across all tested configurations.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 845th out of 1,637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it slightly above the median. This reflects the GPU’s mid-range positioning (79th percentile) combined with the CPU’s high-end performance (97th percentile).

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 845 out of 1,637 places this pairing in the 48.4th percentile — just above the midpoint of all tested systems. This rank reflects a mismatch between the CPU and GPU: the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K performs in the 97th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT sits in the 79th percentile of GPUs. The CPU’s aggregate benchmark score of 79,102 is only 0.2% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF and 0.9% behind the Intel Core i9-14900K, indicating top-tier processing power. Meanwhile, the GPU’s average score of 35,327 places it within 1.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (35,787) and 0.9% of the AMD Radeon 880M (35,646).

The rank suggests that in Lockdown Protocol, the GPU holds back the overall combo from higher placement. Systems with similar CPUs but stronger GPUs would likely rank significantly higher, as the game’s FPS scales more with GPU settings than CPU capabilities. The 845th rank out of 1,637 means roughly 792 combos perform better, likely dominated by configurations with more powerful graphics cards. For users with this combo, the data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield greater performance gains in this game than upgrading the CPU, which already outperforms its nearest rivals by margins under 1%.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, the measured data shows that Ultra settings (90.7 FPS) remain playable, but High (123.4 FPS) offers a better balance for competitive play. Medium (140.7 FPS) and Low (197.3 FPS) provide diminishing visual returns for frame rate gains, making High the recommended preset for most players seeking both quality and responsiveness.

At 1440p, High settings (91 FPS) deliver a strong experience, while Medium (106.2 FPS) provides additional headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultra (67.3 FPS) is playable but approaches the 60 FPS threshold, making High the optimal choice for smooth gameplay without sacrificing visual fidelity. Low (147.2 FPS) is available for esports-focused players, but the visual downgrade may not justify the frame rate increase over Medium.

For 4K, the data suggests compromises are necessary. Medium (66 FPS) is the only preset above 60 FPS, while High (58.1 FPS) and Low (97.4 FPS) bracket the experience. Ultra (45.2 FPS) falls below smooth-playability standards. Given these numbers, Medium at 4K provides the best balance, while High is acceptable for those prioritizing visuals over frame rate. Low at 4K (97.4 FPS) offers a high-refresh experience but sacrifices significant visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves: Low 197.3 FPS, Medium 140.7 FPS, High 123.4 FPS, and Ultra 90.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 54.0% reduction, indicating the GPU handles the increased settings load with only moderate impact. The 1080p results confirm this resolution is well within the combo’s capabilities, with all presets exceeding 90 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the measured values are: Low 147.2 FPS, Medium 106.2 FPS, High 91 FPS, and Ultra 67.3 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by 25.4% at Low, 24.5% at Medium, 26.3% at High, and 25.8% at Ultra. These consistent drops suggest the GPU scales predictably with pixel count, with no sudden bottleneck emerging.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 97.4 FPS, Medium 66 FPS, High 58.1 FPS, and Ultra 45.2 FPS. The 4K scaling shows steeper declines from 1440p: 33.8% at Low, 37.9% at Medium, 36.2% at High, and 32.8% at Ultra. The Ultra preset’s 45.2 FPS marks the only sub-60 FPS result in the entire dataset, highlighting the GPU’s limitations at 4K with maxed settings. The data reveals a consistent pattern: the RX 6750 XT provides smooth performance up to 1440p High, but 4K requires Medium or lower settings to maintain playable frame rates.