Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Radeon 760M inside this mobile system is clearly the performance bottleneck in Lockdown Protocol, a constraint that becomes increasingly apparent as resolution climbs. At 1080p Low, the combination of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and the 760M produces an average of 54 FPS, but this falls to 25 FPS at 4K Ultra, a drop of over 50% that highlights the integrated GPU's struggle with pixel throughput. The data indicates that this pairing is positioned at the very bottom of the database, ranking 2820 out of 2828 tested combos for this title, placing it in the 0.3rd percentile of all configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS reveals a steep and consistent penalty as resolution increases, confirming that the AMD Radeon 760M is the limiting factor. At the Low preset, average frame rates descend from 54 FPS at 1920x1080, to 40 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 26 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 48% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, a scaling pattern typical of a GPU that is saturated by the rendering load.

Moving to the Medium preset, the same trend is visible but with lower absolute numbers. The combo averages 39 FPS at 1080p, 28 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 54%, indicating that the increased pixel count is proportionally more punishing at this quality level. The High preset shows a similar path, with averages of 34 FPS at 1080p, 25 FPS at 1440p, and 16 FPS at 4K, a 53% decrease across the resolution range.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding, and the results are predictably severe. At 1080p, the average is 25 FPS, which falls to 18 FPS at 1440p and bottoms out at 12 FPS at 4K. This represents a 52% performance loss from the lowest to the highest resolution tested. The scaling behavior across all four presets is remarkably consistent, with the 1080p-to-4K penalty hovering between 48% and 54%. This uniformity suggests that the bottleneck is purely the GPU's fill rate and shading power, as the CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions where the rendering pipeline is more heavily loaded.

The frame time data available for the Medium preset reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p Medium, the combo produces a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS, a 11 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 24 FPS and the maximum is 32 FPS, a similar 8 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the minimum drops to 15 FPS and the maximum to 21 FPS, a 6 FPS spread. The narrowing frame time variance at higher resolutions is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario, where the workload is more uniform and the frame rate is dictated by the graphics hardware's sustained throughput rather than transient CPU or driver stalls.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H provides a strong foundation for this gaming workload, but its capabilities are largely untapped in Lockdown Protocol due to the GPU bottleneck. This processor features 16 cores and 16 threads, a configuration that offers substantial multi-threaded headroom. Its base clock is 2.00 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, allowing for significant single-thread acceleration when needed. The processor's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28221 and a single-core score of 3984, place it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a high-performance part.

In the context of this game, however, the CPU's role is supportive. At 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work to do, the system reaches 54 FPS. This is the highest average across any tested configuration, and it suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at this level. If the CPU were the primary constraint, we would expect to see a plateau in frame rates across different resolutions, but instead, we see a clear decline. The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the Intel Core 7 253PE with a delta of -0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H with a delta of 0.2%, showing that the 368H is competitively positioned in the broader CPU landscape.

The processor's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support, with a bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s, are adequate for gaming. The architecture, Panther Lake, is built on a 3 nm process, which contributes to its efficiency and performance. The integrated graphics, Arc B390, is separate from the discrete AMD Radeon 760M used in this test, so its capabilities are not directly relevant to the measured FPS. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor here; its strong single-thread and multi-thread scores provide a stable platform, but the frame rates are dictated by the graphics subsystem.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is the decisive component in this system's gaming performance, and its specifications explain the measured results. This integrated GPU is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output pipelines. It has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2599 MHz, which allows for a theoretical FP32 performance of 5.323 TFLOPS. The GPU's memory is system shared, meaning its bandwidth is dependent on the system's RAM configuration, which can be a limiting factor in memory-intensive scenes.

In Lockdown Protocol, the 760M's performance is modest. Its Passmark G3D score is 5310, placing it in the 35th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6400 with a delta of 0.3% and the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 with a delta of -0.5%, indicating it performs at a level comparable to a low-end discrete card. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 25 and DirectX 11 score of 52 in Passmark further reflect its entry-level positioning.

The VRAM allocation is system shared, which means there is no dedicated video memory. This can lead to performance variability depending on the system's total RAM and how much is allocated to the GPU. The measured FPS suggests that the GPU is consistently the bottleneck, as even at 1080p Low, the average of 54 FPS is not particularly high for a competitive FPS title. The GPU's pixel rate of 41.58 GPixel/s and texture rate of 83.17 GTexel/s are modest figures that align with its performance class. The 25,390 million transistors on a 178 mm² die are efficient for an integrated solution, but they do not provide the raw throughput needed for high-refresh-rate gaming at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and AMD Radeon 760M ranks 2820 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 0.3% of all configurations, a position that underscores the GPU's limitations relative to the broader database. The CPU's high percentile ranking of 87% is effectively neutralized by the GPU's low ranking of 35%, resulting in a system that is severely GPU-bound.

This ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. The combo's performance is below what would be considered playable for a competitive FPS at most settings. The fact that it is only 8 positions from the very bottom of the list suggests that there are very few configurations that perform worse, and those are likely to feature even older or weaker integrated graphics or extremely underpowered CPUs. The delta between this combo and the top performers is substantial, though the exact figures are not provided in the data. The ranking indicates that for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing is not suitable for smooth gameplay at any resolution above 1080p Low.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal configuration for this combo is 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This yields an average of 54 FPS, which is the only tested setting that approaches a playable frame rate for a fast-paced FPS. While 54 FPS is not ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, it is the most playable option available in the data.

The Medium preset at 1080p drops the average to 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS. This is a significant downgrade from Low and may result in a less responsive feel. The High preset at 1080p averages 34 FPS, and Ultra averages 25 FPS, both of which are below the threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p, even the Low preset only averages 40 FPS, which is borderline, while Medium and High fall to 28 FPS and 25 FPS respectively. At 4K, all presets are unplayable, with the highest average being 26 FPS at Low.

For a better experience, users would need to consider lowering the resolution below 1080p, though no such data is provided. The data shows that the Low preset at 1080p is the only viable option, and even then, users may need to accept some compromises in visual fidelity to maintain a consistent frame rate. The Medium preset at 1080p, with its 33 FPS minimum, could be acceptable for less demanding players, but it is a noticeable step down from Low.

FAQ

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

A: The best measured configuration is 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which produces an average of 54 FPS. This is the only setting that exceeds 50 FPS average; all other combinations yield lower averages.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H has an average benchmark score of 40518. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 7 253PE, scores 40557, a delta of -0.1%, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40431, a delta of 0.2%. This indicates the CPU is well-matched with its peers.

Q: Why is the frame rate so low at 4K?

A: The AMD Radeon 760M is the limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 12, and at 4K Low it is 26. The GPU's modest pixel rate and system-shared memory are insufficient for the high pixel count.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 35th percentile. The FPS drops consistently with resolution, indicating the graphics hardware is saturated.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2820 out of 2828 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 0.3% of all configurations in the database.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1080p Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Medium preset, the minimum FPS is 33, with an average of 39 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS.