Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX + AMD Radeon 8060S

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with the AMD Radeon 8060S delivers a playable but not dominant Lockdown Protocol experience, landing at rank 1647 out of 2828 tested combos. At 1080p, the combo produces 175 FPS on Low settings, but that figure collapses to 39 FPS at 4K Ultra, revealing a system whose integrated graphics are the primary constraint once resolution and quality demands rise. The data indicates a configuration suited to high-refresh 1080p or smooth 1440p play, with 4K reserved for reduced settings.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a 24-core, 24-thread mobile processor based on Arrow Lake-HX architecture, built on a 3 nm TSMC process. It operates with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, drawing a 55 W TDP. This is a high-core-count part in the Core Ultra Series 2 family, and its benchmark profile reflects that positioning: the CPU sits in the 94th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 67,469.

In synthetic workloads, the 275HX shows strong multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,589 and Geekbench multi-core score of 20,795 indicate substantial parallel capability, while single-thread results — Cinebench R23 single-core of 2,204 and Geekbench single-core of 2,458 — are respectable but not class-leading. The PassMark multi-thread score of 55,759 reinforces the multi-core strength, as does the 608,381 score in PassMark data compression.

For Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic, physics, and AI. The 275HX's 24 cores with 3 MB L2 per core and 36 MB shared L3 provide ample headroom for modern game engines that scale across threads. The near-identical performance delta to its nearest rivals — the Intel Xeon w5-3525 at -0.3%, AMD EPYC 4484PX at -0.5%, and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX at -0.6% — suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, this processor trades blows with workstation-class silicon.

However, the measured FPS data shows that Lockdown Protocol is not CPU-limited for this combo. At 1080p Low, the system hits 175 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 39 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect FPS to remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the steep decline with resolution and settings indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The 275HX's high single-thread performance — PassMark single-thread score of 4,713 — ensures that even at high frame rates, the CPU can keep up with the Radeon 8060S's output. The 5.40 GHz boost clock is particularly relevant here, as Lockdown Protocol's frame generation and input response benefit from high per-core frequency.

The processor's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5 also plays a supporting role. Since the Radeon 8060S uses system shared memory, the CPU's memory controller directly affects GPU performance. The 275HX's bandwidth is adequate for the integrated GPU's needs, though the "System Dependent" memory bandwidth of the GPU means actual throughput varies. In practice, the CPU provides enough headroom that it rarely becomes the limiting factor; the benchmark results show a system that scales FPS with GPU load rather than CPU load.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions tells a clear story about where this combo's bottleneck lies. Moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings, average FPS drops from 109 to 51 — a 53% reduction. At Low settings, the drop is from 175 to 83, a 53% decline as well. This consistent scaling pattern is the signature of a GPU-bound system.

At 1080p Medium, the combo produces 124 FPS average with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143. At 1440p Medium, that falls to 91 FPS average (77 min, 105 max). At 4K Medium, it drops to 59 FPS average (50 min, 68 max). The frame time consistency, as indicated by the min-to-max ranges, remains stable across resolutions, suggesting the integrated GPU handles load without severe stuttering — at least at Medium settings where min/max data is available.

The resolution scaling from 1080p Low (175 FPS) to 1440p Low (128 FPS) to 4K Low (83 FPS) shows a predictable pattern: each doubling of pixel count (1080p to 4K is roughly 4x the pixels) reduces FPS by about 53%. This is consistent with a GPU that is compute-bound rather than bandwidth-bound, since the Radeon 8060S's pixel rate of 185.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 464.0 GTexel/s become saturated as resolution increases.

The fact that 4K Ultra yields only 39 FPS while 4K Low yields 83 FPS — a 2.1x difference from settings alone — indicates that the GPU's shading units (2,560) and RT cores (40) are the limiting factor. The RDNA 3.5 architecture's 14.85 TFLOPS FP32 performance is simply insufficient for 4K Ultra in a modern FPS. Conversely, the 1080p Low result of 175 FPS shows that the GPU can deliver high frame rates when the workload is light, and the CPU is not holding it back.

The data strongly suggests that for 1440p gaming, the sweet spot is Medium settings at 91 FPS, which balances visual quality with smoothness. At 1080p, even Ultra settings at 81 FPS is playable, though competitive players would likely prefer Medium at 124 FPS or Low at 175 FPS for maximum responsiveness.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. At 4K High, the average FPS is 51; at 4K Medium, it's 59 FPS; at 4K Low, it reaches 83 FPS. Only 4K Ultra falls below 40 FPS, hitting 39 FPS average. For a smooth 4K experience, Low or Medium settings are required.

Q: What settings are best for competitive play at 1080p?

A: The data shows 1080p Low produces 175 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh competitive play. Medium settings at 124 FPS (106 min, 143 max) also offer excellent frame rates with better visuals. Ultra at 81 FPS is playable but sacrifices the frame rate advantage.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX has an average benchmark score of 67,469, placing it in the 94th percentile. Its closest rival, the Intel Xeon w5-3525, scores 67,673 (0.3% higher), while the AMD EPYC 4484PX scores 67,822 (0.5% higher). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX scores 67,868 (0.6% higher). All rivals are within 1% of the 275HX's score.

Q: Is the GPU performance comparable to dedicated graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S has an average benchmark score of 55,757, placing it in the 87th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, scores 55,698 (0.1% higher). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 scores 56,083 (0.6% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.7% lower). This places the 8060S in the range of mid-to-high-end desktop GPUs.

Q: Does the combo maintain consistent frame times?

A: The available min/max data shows reasonable consistency. At 1080p Medium, frames range from 106 to 143 FPS (average 124). At 1440p Medium, the range is 77 to 105 FPS (average 91). At 4K Medium, the range is 50 to 68 FPS (average 59). The spread narrows at lower resolutions, suggesting better frame pacing when the GPU is less stressed.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this combo among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1647 out of 2828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, indicating that while it can run the game competently at many settings, there are many faster configurations available.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1647 out of 2828 tested combinations places it firmly in the middle of the pack. This is a notable result given the individual component benchmarks: the CPU is in the 94th percentile and the GPU in the 87th percentile. The gap between component-level performance and in-game ranking suggests that Lockdown Protocol is particularly demanding on the GPU, and the Radeon 8060S's integrated nature holds back the otherwise strong CPU.

In context, the 8060S's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (0.6% higher average score) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.1% higher), which are discrete desktop cards. The fact that the 8060S competes with these dedicated GPUs in synthetic benchmarks but ranks in the 58th percentile in this game indicates that Lockdown Protocol stresses aspects of the GPU where the integrated solution falls short — likely memory bandwidth and sustained power delivery.

The 275HX's CPU rivals — all within 0.7% of its average score — are workstation processors. This suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo's ranking. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the combo to rank higher relative to other configurations with similar GPUs. Instead, the data points to the GPU as the primary constraint.

For context, a rank of 1647 out of 2828 means roughly 58% of tested combos perform better in Lockdown Protocol. This is a mid-tier result, suitable for 1080p and 1440p gaming at medium-to-high settings, but not competitive at 4K Ultra. The combo's best-case scenario is 1080p Low at 175 FPS, which is excellent for esports-style play, but the 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS shows the limits of this configuration.

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

The AMD Radeon 8060S is an integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm TSMC process with a die size of 308 mm². It operates with a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, drawing a 55 W TDP shared with the CPU. The GPU features 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 40 RT cores. Its compute capabilities are rated at 14.85 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16, with a pixel rate of 185.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 464.0 GTexel/s.

Critically, the 8060S uses system shared memory for both VRAM and bandwidth. This means the GPU's memory size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all "System Dependent" — a key limitation for a game like Lockdown Protocol that benefits from fast, dedicated graphics memory. The PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface provides a fast connection to the CPU, but the shared memory architecture means the GPU competes with the CPU for bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 8060S scores 21,62 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 84,626 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 80,483 in Geekbench Vulkan. These scores place it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 55,757. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.1% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (0.6% higher), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.7% higher), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (2.8% higher).

The GPU's performance in Lockdown Protocol directly reflects its compute and memory characteristics. At 1080p Low, the 8060S delivers 175 FPS, which is a strong result for an integrated part. However, the 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS shows how the GPU's limited fill rate and shared memory bandwidth struggle with high-resolution textures and effects. The 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 14.85 TFLOPS compute is nearly halved at 4K Ultra due to the memory bottleneck.

The boost clock of 2900 MHz is high for an integrated GPU, and it helps sustain frame rates at lower resolutions. The 40 RT cores provide ray tracing capability, but the 4K Ultra result suggests that enabling demanding effects at high resolution significantly impacts performance. The GPU's Geekbench Vulkan score of 80,483 indicates solid API efficiency, which is reflected in the relatively stable frame times at Medium settings across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 175 FPS average — the best-case scenario for this combo, ideal for competitive play with maximum frame rates.
• Medium: 124 FPS average, with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143 — a strong balance of visual quality and speed.
• High: 109 FPS average — still smooth for most displays, with a modest drop from Medium.
• Ultra: 81 FPS average — playable but below the 100+ FPS threshold many FPS players prefer.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 128 FPS average — excellent for 1440p, showing the GPU handles lighter loads well at this resolution.
• Medium: 91 FPS average, with a minimum of 77 and maximum of 105 — the recommended setting for 1440p, balancing visuals and smoothness.
• High: 80 FPS average — a noticeable drop from Medium, but still within the playable range for most monitors.
• Ultra: 60 FPS average — exactly at the 60 FPS baseline, suitable for slower-paced play but not ideal for twitch shooting.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 83 FPS average — surprisingly strong for 4K, indicating the GPU can handle 4K when settings are minimized.
• Medium: 59 FPS average, with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68 — borderline playable, with frame dips that may affect gameplay.
• High: 51 FPS average — below the 60 FPS threshold, requiring a adaptive sync display for comfortable play.
• Ultra: 39 FPS average — the worst-case result, indicating this setting is not viable for competitive play.

The scaling between resolutions and settings shows consistent behavior. At each resolution, Low settings provide roughly 2x the FPS of Ultra settings (175 vs 81 at 1080p, 128 vs 60 at 1440p, 83 vs 39 at 4K). This 2x ratio across all resolutions suggests the GPU's compute units are the limiting factor, as increasing both pixel count and quality settings linearly reduces throughput.

For the best experience with this combo, the data suggests 1080p Medium (124 FPS) for competitive play, 1440p Medium (91 FPS) for a balance of quality and speed, and 4K Low (83 FPS) for those who prioritize resolution over detail. The 4K Medium result of 59 FPS is the edge case where the combo becomes marginal, and 4K Ultra at 39 FPS is not recommended for any gameplay scenario.