Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination shows a clear performance ceiling. On Low settings, the combo averages 77 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings drop the average to 53.4 FPS, High settings fall further to 47.2 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 34.3 FPS. The data shows no recorded minimum or maximum frame times for this resolution, so the analysis relies on average frame rates alone.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the picture improves substantially. Low settings produce an average of 117.1 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded at this resolution. Medium settings average 79.7 FPS, High settings average 72.7 FPS, and Ultra settings average 54.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 62.8 FPS, indicating that the GPU handles the lower graphical load with considerable headroom but struggles when pushed to maximum quality.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combination performs best overall. Low settings deliver an average of 157.9 FPS, Medium settings hit 111.2 FPS, High settings reach 100.1 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage 75.5 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold, and even the most demanding settings leave a comfortable margin above the playable mark. The spread from Low to Ultra is 82.4 FPS, showing that the hardware scales predictably with graphical intensity.

The measured data covers twelve total configurations: three resolutions, each with four settings presets. No min or max FPS values were recorded for any configuration, so the average FPS figures serve as the primary performance metric throughout this analysis.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i5-14400F provides 10 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This processor ranks in the 83rd percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, built on the RDNA 1.0 architecture, ranks in the 59th percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16361.

At 1080p, the GPU is the dominant factor. The RX 5700 XT has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and its 9.754 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power handles the resolution with ease. The CPU's single-thread performance, reflected in a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055, keeps up with the GPU's output without becoming a bottleneck. The 157.9 FPS average on Low settings at 1080p demonstrates that the GPU can push high frame rates while the processor feeds it adequately.

At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly. The GPU still carries most of the rendering load, but the increased pixel count begins to tax the RX 5700 XT. The 117.1 FPS average on Low settings at 1440p is 40.8 FPS lower than the 1080p Low figure, a drop that indicates the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being exercised more heavily. The CPU's role remains supportive; with 20 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR4/DDR5 memory support, it has enough throughput to avoid limiting the GPU at this resolution.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The 77 FPS average on Low settings at 3840x2160 is the only preset that clears 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 34.3 FPS. The RX 5700 XT's 8 GB memory capacity and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering at higher settings. Meanwhile, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645, are largely idle because the GPU cannot generate enough frames to require more processing power.

The scaling between resolutions shows that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance. Going from 1080p to 1440p reduces the average FPS across all settings by roughly 25 to 30 percent, and going from 1440p to 4K reduces it by another 35 to 40 percent. The CPU's benchmark scores remain constant regardless of resolution, confirming that the processor is not the bottleneck in this configuration for Lockdown Protocol.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance level. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has an average score of 32233, which is 0.1 percent lower than the i5-14400F's 32279. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, also 0.2 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, which is 0.2 percent higher, and the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, 0.5 percent lower. These four processors all sit within a narrow band of the i5-14400F's performance, meaning any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M has an average score of 16351, just 0.1 percent below the RX 5700 XT's 16361. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16408, which is 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415, also 0.3 percent higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16504, 0.9 percent higher. The delta percentages are small enough that all four alternatives would deliver essentially the same playable experience at each resolution and settings preset.

For practical purposes, a system builder choosing any of these CPU alternatives would see frame rate differences of less than one percent across the board. Similarly, swapping the RX 5700 XT for any of its nearest GPU rivals would shift the average FPS by less than one percent. The measured FPS figures for this combo are therefore representative of a broader class of hardware, not just this specific pair.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 2694 out of 3714 tested combos in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower third of all configurations tested, which is consistent with the GPU's 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs.

The rank reflects the GPU's age and performance tier more than the CPU's capability. The CPU is a strong performer, but the GPU holds the combo back in demanding scenarios. At 1080p, the combo performs well enough to rank respectably, but at 4K it falls behind many configurations that pair stronger GPUs with weaker CPUs.

The percentile data supports this interpretation. The CPU sits well above the median at the 83rd percentile, while the GPU sits just above the median at the 59th percentile. The combo rank of 2694 out of 3714 means that roughly 72 percent of tested configurations outperform this one in Lockdown Protocol, a figure that aligns with the GPU's mid-range positioning.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings are Ultra, which averages 75.5 FPS, meaning the game runs smoothly at maximum quality with 15.5 FPS of headroom above the playable mark.

At 2560x1440, three of four settings presets clear 60 FPS. The playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best choice at 72.7 FPS average. Ultra settings fall short at 54.3 FPS, so players at 1440p should stick with High or below for a stable experience.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 77 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra at 34.3 FPS. The 4K experience is therefore limited to lower graphical quality, and even then the margin above 60 FPS is only 17 FPS.

For the best overall experience, 1080p Ultra delivers the highest quality with a 75.5 FPS average. At 1440p, High settings provide a good balance of visual fidelity and performance at 72.7 FPS. At 4K, Low settings are the only viable option, and players who prioritize frame rate over resolution should consider dropping to 1440p.

FAQ

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

A: 1920x1080 Ultra settings averages 75.5 FPS, which is the highest quality preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, High settings average 72.7 FPS, and at 3840x2160, only Low settings clear 60 FPS with a 77 FPS average.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 Low is 77 FPS, while Medium averages 53.4 FPS, High averages 47.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 34.3 FPS. The GPU's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth limit higher settings at 4K.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is 0.1 percent lower, the Intel Core i9-11900 is 0.2 percent lower, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2 percent higher, and the Intel Core i7-12800H is 0.5 percent lower. All are within one percent of the i5-14400F's performance.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 16361. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M is 0.1 percent lower, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell is 0.3 percent higher, the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 is 0.3 percent higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is 0.9 percent higher.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between 1080p and 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, 1080p averages 157.9 FPS while 4K averages 77 FPS, a difference of 80.9 FPS. At High settings, 1080p averages 100.1 FPS while 4K averages 47.2 FPS, a difference of 52.9 FPS. At Ultra settings, 1080p averages 75.5 FPS while 4K averages 34.3 FPS, a difference of 41.2 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions. The RX 5700 XT ranks in the 59th percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-14400F ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. At 4K, the GPU's limitations are most apparent, as only Low settings clear 60 FPS.