Researchers have developed a protocol-based benchmarking methodology to evaluate the capabilities and error rates of quantum computers, applying it to compare IBM's Heron and Eagle processors. This approach enables a clear understanding of current quantum performance, crucial for guiding research priorities and driving progress. By assessing the processors' performance via protocols, the study provides a realistic evaluation of their capabilities. The comparison of Heron and Eagle highlights the advancements in quantum computing hardware, with implications for the development of post-quantum cryptography. As IBM's quantum developments narrow the timeline for cryptographic migration, the urgency for planning and implementing post-quantum cryptography increases1. This matters to practitioners as it underscores the need to accelerate post-quantum cryptography planning to stay ahead of the rapidly advancing quantum computing landscape.