Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core Ultra X9 388H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile delivers a strong Lockdown Protocol experience, ranking 1202nd out of 3714 tested combos. This places the configuration in the upper third of all tested systems, with measured frame rates ranging from 53 FPS at 4K Ultra to 239 FPS at 1080p Low. The data shows a balanced platform where both components contribute meaningfully, though the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution and settings scale upward.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU-GPU combo for Lockdown Protocol?

A: This combo ranks 1202nd out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top third of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H has an average benchmark score of 44,466. It sits within 0.5% of four rivals: the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (44,573, -0.2% delta), Intel Core i9-13950HX (44,342, +0.3%), AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44,309, +0.4%), and Intel Core i5-13600 (44,240, +0.5%).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile sits in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,135. Its nearest rival, the GeForce MX570, scores 38,299 (-0.4% delta), while the RTX 5080 Mobile scores 38,349 (-0.6%).

Q: What are the best and worst measured average FPS values in this dataset?

A: The best measured average is 239 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The worst is 53 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The dataset includes 12 measured configurations total.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for this game?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit bus and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. Lockdown Protocol runs at 70 FPS average at 4K High, suggesting the 12 GB capacity handles the game's demands at tested settings.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how many cores does it have?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H has 16 cores with 16 threads. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The processor uses the Panther Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranking of 1202 out of 3714 places this system in the 67th percentile of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. This is a solid position, indicating the hardware handles the game well above the median tested system. The CPU's percentile ranking of 88 among all CPUs reinforces this, showing the processor is a high-tier part relative to the broader market.

The GPU's 81st percentile ranking is slightly lower than the CPU's 88th percentile, suggesting the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing. However, the delta between the two components is modest, and the measured FPS results demonstrate the system maintains playable frame rates across all tested scenarios. The 4K Ultra result of 53 FPS average is the only configuration dipping below 60 FPS, while every other tested setting and resolution combination exceeds this threshold.

When examining the nearest rival CPUs, the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H's average benchmark score of 44,466 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D's 44,573, a difference of only -0.2%. This means the processor's performance profile is effectively interchangeable with its closest competitors in synthetic benchmarks. The Intel Core i9-13950HX trails by just 0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 and Intel Core i5-13600 round out the pack at 0.4% and 0.5% deltas respectively. These tiny margins suggest the CPU is well-matched against contemporary mobile and desktop parts.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the primary graphics driver in this configuration. Its Ada Lovelace architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process, packs 35,800 million transistors into a 294 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1290 MHz with a boost of 1665 MHz, and its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). Memory bandwidth measures 432.0 GB/s across a 192-bit bus.

The GPU's compute resources include 7424 shading units, 232 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. Ray tracing is handled by 58 dedicated RT cores, while 232 tensor cores accelerate AI workloads. The FP32 performance of 24.72 TFLOPS indicates substantial raw compute capability for a mobile part, with pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 386.3 GTexel/s.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes evident when examining FPS scaling across settings at the same resolution. At 3840x2160, moving from Low (113 FPS) to Medium (80 FPS) to High (70 FPS) to Ultra (53 FPS) shows a clear progression of graphical workload. The 53 FPS at 4K Ultra represents the GPU hitting its practical limit for this title, while the 113 FPS at 4K Low demonstrates substantial headroom when visual effects are reduced. The GPU's 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,135, confirms it as a high-mid-range mobile part that competes closely with the GeForce MX570 (38,299, -0.4%) and RTX 5080 Mobile (38,349, -0.6%).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), for a total of 12 configurations. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 239 FPS on Low, 170 FPS on Medium (min 144, max 195), 148 FPS on High, and 111 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate excellent performance for 1080p gaming, with even the most demanding preset comfortably exceeding 100 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates remain strong: 175 FPS on Low, 124 FPS on Medium (min 106, max 143), 109 FPS on High, and 81 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results show the system maintains high refresh rate capability across all settings, with the Ultra preset still delivering above 80 FPS. The Medium preset's min FPS of 106 suggests consistent frame pacing without significant dips.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload increases substantially. Low settings produce 113 FPS, Medium drops to 80 FPS (min 68, max 92), High yields 70 FPS, and Ultra falls to 53 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate the system's capability for high-resolution gaming, though Ultra settings push the GPU to its limits. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 68 FPS, indicating playable performance even during demanding scenes.

The Medium presets across all resolutions include min and max FPS data, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range spans 144 to 195 FPS; at 1440p Medium, 106 to 143 FPS; and at 4K Medium, 68 to 92 FPS. These ranges show tighter variance at lower resolutions, which is expected given the GPU has more headroom at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 170 FPS average with a minimum of 144 FPS, providing a smooth experience that exceeds typical high-refresh-rate display capabilities. The 1440p Medium configuration produces 124 FPS average with a 106 FPS minimum, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for fluid gameplay.

For players prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the High preset is viable at 1080p (148 FPS) and 1440p (109 FPS), both maintaining frame rates well above 100 FPS. Even at 4K, High settings achieve 70 FPS average, which is playable for most users. The Ultra preset at 1080p (111 FPS) and 1440p (81 FPS) also delivers playable performance, though the 4K Ultra result of 53 FPS falls below the ideal 60 FPS target.

The Low preset demonstrates the system's ceiling: 239 FPS at 1080p, 175 FPS at 1440p, and 113 FPS at 4K. These numbers indicate the configuration has substantial overhead when visual effects are minimized. For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, the Low preset at 1080p provides the highest possible performance. However, given that Medium at 1440p still delivers 124 FPS, most users will find the Medium preset offers the most compelling combination of visual quality and speed. The data suggests Medium at 1440p is the sweet spot for this hardware in Lockdown Protocol.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H features 16 cores and 16 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and boosting to 5.10 GHz. This Panther Lake architecture processor, built on Intel's 3 nm process, has a 25 W TDP and uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket. Cache configuration includes 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. Memory support covers LPDDR5X with dual-channel operation and 153.6 GB/s bandwidth.

The CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. Cinebench R23 results show 18,911 multicore and 2,200.5 singlecore. PassMark testing yields a multithread score of 36,811 and single-thread score of 4,280. The processor's 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44,466, places it in the top tier of processors.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is particularly evident at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p Low (239 FPS), the CPU must feed frames quickly enough to keep the GPU saturated. The 5.10 GHz boost clock and 16 cores provide ample headroom for this task. The processor's single-core performance of 2,200.5 in Cinebench R23 supports the high frame rates observed at 1080p, as the game's physics and game logic rely heavily on single-thread performance.

The CPU's nearest rivals show remarkable parity in average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D leads with 44,573, but the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H trails by only -0.2%. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, this processor performs essentially identically to the closest alternatives. The data indicates that at 1080p Low, where the CPU's influence is greatest, the system achieves 239 FPS, a result that would be difficult to distinguish from the rival CPUs given the tiny benchmark deltas.

Resolution Scaling

Examining FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component at each resolution and settings combination. At Low settings, the progression is 239 FPS (1080p) to 175 FPS (1440p) to 113 FPS (4K). This represents a 26.8% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 35.4% drop from 1440p to 4K. The substantial scaling at Low settings indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed frames at all resolutions.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues: 170 FPS (1080p) to 124 FPS (1440p) to 80 FPS (4K). The drops are 27.1% and 35.5% respectively, showing consistent scaling behavior. High settings show 148 FPS (1080p) to 109 FPS (1440p) to 70 FPS (4K), with drops of 26.4% and 35.8%. Ultra settings yield 111 FPS (1080p) to 81 FPS (1440p) to 53 FPS (4K), representing 27.0% and 34.6% drops.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings presets is notable. Regardless of whether the system runs Low or Ultra, the FPS reduction from 1080p to 1440p hovers around 27%, and from 1440p to 4K around 35%. This uniformity strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting factor throughout the resolution range. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the scaling pattern would show smaller FPS drops at higher resolutions, as the CPU workload would remain constant while the GPU workload increased.

The RTX 4080 Mobile's 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient for Lockdown Protocol at all tested settings, as no configuration shows signs of memory capacity limitations. The 4K Ultra result of 53 FPS, while below 60 FPS, indicates the GPU is still delivering playable performance at the most demanding configuration tested. The data supports the conclusion that this combo is GPU-limited at all resolutions, with the CPU's 16 cores and 5.10 GHz boost providing ample processing power for the game's demands.