Lockdown Protocol

Resolution Scaling

Lockdown Protocol presents a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases, with the frame rate dropping at each step. At 1080p with High settings, the combo of Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 produces 170 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same High preset reduces the average to 124 FPS, a 46 FPS drop. At 4K, the average falls further to 80 FPS, which is 90 FPS below the 1080p result. This progression indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The Low preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 274 FPS, which drops to 201 FPS at 1440p and then to 129 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is still higher than the 1080p Ultra result of 127 FPS, which suggests that the GPU has enough headroom at lower settings to maintain high frame rates even at higher resolutions. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Low is 73 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K Low is 72 FPS, showing a nearly linear scaling pattern for this preset.

Medium settings follow a similar trajectory. At 1080p Medium, the average is 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. The minimum FPS values at each resolution are consistently about 15% below the average, indicating stable frame pacing without severe spikes.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates at every resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 127 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 93 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average is 60 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p Ultra is a 34 FPS drop, and from 1440p to 4K Ultra is a 33 FPS drop. This consistent reduction of roughly one-third at each step suggests that Ultra settings impose a uniform load increase across resolutions.

The data indicates that the RTX 5090 with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and a 512-bit bus width has sufficient memory bandwidth for this game at all tested resolutions. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth is not a bottleneck at any setting. The limiting component at higher resolutions is the GPU's compute throughput, as evidenced by the steady FPS decline with increasing pixel counts. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU's role becomes more prominent, particularly at Low settings where 274 FPS requires strong single-thread performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 operates with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. The GPU's memory runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. These clock figures are consistent across all benchmarks in this dataset. The GPU features 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s.

The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory is more than sufficient for Lockdown Protocol at any resolution or setting tested. Even at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS is 60, there is no indication of memory capacity being a limiting factor. The 512-bit memory bus and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provide ample data throughput for the game's textures and geometry at 4K.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 5090 achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 334,370, and the Vulkan score is 376,728. The Passmark G3D score is 39,650, while the G2D score is 1,413. The GPU compute score in Passmark is 26,756. The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 92, placing it in the top 8% of graphics cards.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 79,842 is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which scores 79,605. The RTX 5090 is 0.6% ahead of the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, which scores 79,396. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, putting it 1.1% behind the RTX 5090. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80,959, which is 1.4% ahead of the RTX 5090. These small percentage differences indicate that the RTX 5090's raw compute performance is closely matched with these professional and workstation-class GPUs.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's performance at 4K High (80 FPS) and 4K Medium (92 FPS) shows that the card handles the game's graphical load effectively. The drop from 129 FPS at 4K Low to 60 FPS at 4K Ultra represents a 53% reduction, which aligns with the increased shading and texture work required at Ultra settings. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS is the same as its FP16 throughput, indicating a 1:1 ratio that benefits this game's shader complexity.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest average frame rate is 274 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 60 FPS, which is the lowest result across all tested configurations.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 121, with an average of 142 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS.

Q: Which settings preset at 1080p provides the closest result to 4K Low?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 127, which is just 2 FPS lower than the 4K Low result of 129 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark percentile compare to its in-game performance?

A: The RTX 5090 has a 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, and in Lockdown Protocol, it delivers playable frame rates at all tested settings, with 4K Ultra being the only configuration at 60 FPS.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p High and 1440p High?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 170, while at 1440p High, it drops to 124, a difference of 46 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 770th out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the top 20.7% of all tested combinations. The rank reflects the overall capability of this pairing across the measured resolutions and settings.

The CPU component of this combo, the Core Ultra 9 275HX, has an average benchmark score of 67,469 and a percentile of 94 among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon w5-3525, scores 67,673, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 4484PX scores 67,822, 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX scores 67,868, 0.6% higher. The Intel Xeon 6515P scores 67,006, which is 0.7% lower than the Core Ultra 9 275HX. These small deltas indicate that the CPU's compute performance is competitive with workstation-class processors.

The GPU component, the RTX 5090, ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 79,842 is slightly higher than some Tesla P100 variants and slightly lower than the Radeon Pro Vega 64X. The GPU's in-game performance in Lockdown Protocol is consistent with its strong benchmark scores, as it delivers high frame rates at lower resolutions and maintains 60 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The combo's rank of 770 out of 3,714 suggests that while this pairing is powerful, other combinations with different CPUs or GPUs may achieve better results in this specific game. The data shows that the RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this pairing, as the frame rate scaling with resolution follows typical GPU-bound patterns. The CPU's 24 cores and 24 threads provide ample processing power, but Lockdown Protocol's frame rates are more sensitive to GPU performance at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX features 24 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU is built on a 3 nm process by TSMC and uses the Arrow Lake architecture. It has a total L3 cache of 36 MB shared, with 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 3 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 35,589 in multi-core and 2,204 in single-core. The Cinebench R20 results are 19,899 multi-core and 2,809 single-core. Cinebench R15 yields 5,619.5 multi-core and 334 single-core. Geekbench scores are 20,795 multi-core and 2,458 single-core. Passmark tests show a multi-thread score of 55,759 and a single-thread score of 4,713.

The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 94, placing it in the top 6% of processors. Its average benchmark score is 67,469. The nearest rival, the Intel Xeon w5-3525, scores 67,673 with a delta of -0.3%, meaning the Xeon is slightly faster. The AMD EPYC 4484PX scores 67,822 with a delta of -0.5%. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX scores 67,868 with a delta of -0.6%. The Intel Xeon 6515P scores 67,006 with a delta of 0.7%, meaning the Core Ultra 9 275HX is faster than this rival.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low settings, where the frame rate reaches 274 FPS. At this resolution and setting, the GPU has less work per pixel, allowing the CPU to feed frames more quickly. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz provides strong single-thread performance that supports high frame rates in FPS games. The 24 threads help with background tasks and game logic, but the single-core score of 2,204 in Cinebench R23 is the key metric for this game's frame pacing.

At 4K Ultra, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The 60 FPS average at this setting is likely GPU-limited, as the CPU has enough headroom to process game logic without constraining the frame rate. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s supports the DDR5 memory, which is sufficient for the game's data requirements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 274. With Medium settings, the average is 194 FPS, with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS. High settings produce an average of 170 FPS. Ultra settings yield an average of 127 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a reduction of 147 FPS, with each settings tier reducing the frame rate by roughly 20-25%.

At 2560x1440 with Low settings, the average FPS is 201. Medium settings produce an average of 142 FPS, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS. High settings yield an average of 124 FPS. Ultra settings result in an average of 93 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 108 FPS, which is a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p but a similar percentage reduction.

At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 129. Medium settings produce an average of 92 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. High settings yield an average of 80 FPS. Ultra settings result in an average of 60 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 69 FPS, which is the smallest absolute gap across all resolutions.

The Medium settings at each resolution provide the only data points with min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the range from min to max is 58 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 43 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 28 FPS. This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates more consistent frame times as the GPU becomes more uniformly loaded.

The 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS. All other settings and resolutions maintain averages above 60 FPS. The 1080p Low result of 274 FPS is more than four times the 4K Ultra result, highlighting the significant impact of resolution and settings on this game's performance.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the highest frame rates at 1080p, the Low preset delivers 274 FPS, which is suitable for competitive play. The Medium preset at 194 FPS offers a balance between visual quality and performance, with a minimum FPS of 165 ensuring smooth gameplay. High settings at 170 FPS still provide excellent responsiveness, while Ultra at 127 FPS is the lowest at this resolution but remains well above typical display refresh rates.

At 1440p, the Low preset provides 201 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings at 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS offer a good balance, as the minimum stays above 120 FPS. High settings at 124 FPS are still playable, but the minimum FPS is not recorded for this preset. Ultra at 93 FPS is suitable for 90Hz displays but may not fully utilize higher refresh rates.

At 4K, the Low preset produces 129 FPS, which is excellent for this resolution. Medium settings at 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS provide a smooth experience for 75-90Hz displays. High settings at 80 FPS are acceptable for 60-75Hz monitors. Ultra at 60 FPS is exactly at the standard 60Hz refresh rate, which means it is playable but leaves no headroom for frame drops.

Based on the measured data, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best combination of visual fidelity and performance, with an average of 142 FPS and a minimum of 121 FPS. This configuration ensures that frame rates remain above 120 FPS even during demanding scenes. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p with 274 FPS is the best choice. For those with 4K displays, the Medium preset at 92 FPS is recommended, as it provides a 32 FPS improvement over High settings while maintaining a minimum of 78 FPS.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate and have displays with 60Hz refresh rates. At 4K Ultra, the 60 FPS average is the minimum acceptable for smooth gameplay, but the lack of recorded min FPS data for this setting means there is potential for dips below 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K, with its recorded minimum of 78 FPS, provides a safer margin for consistent performance.