Lockdown Protocol

Best Settings per Resolution

The recorded data shows that this combination of Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 can only maintain a 60 FPS average at the lowest preset, and only at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, no preset reaches the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the only settings level that clears 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 82.4 FPS. The Medium preset comes close at 59.7 FPS, but it falls just short of the 60 FPS playable mark. High averages 54.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 37.3 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are also Low, with an average of 63.8 FPS. This is a slim margin above the threshold, leaving little headroom for demanding scenes. Medium falls to 42.2 FPS, High to 39.7 FPS, and Ultra to 31.5 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the data shows no playable settings. Low averages 40.7 FPS, Medium 29.5 FPS, High 24.3 FPS, and Ultra 18.8 FPS. None of these approach the 60 FPS target.

The verdict by resolution confirms this pattern. The database lists no playable settings at 4K, lists Low as the only playable setting at 1440p, and lists Low as the only playable setting at 1080p. Users seeking higher visual quality will need to compromise on resolution or accept sub-60 FPS averages.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant constraint across all resolutions for Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Core i5-14400F sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Radeon RX 580 sits in the 53rd percentile among GPUs. This gap suggests the graphics card is the limiting factor.

The scaling between resolutions tells a clear story. At 1080p Low, the average is 82.4 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 63.8 FPS, a reduction of roughly 23%. At 4K Low, it falls to 40.7 FPS, another drop of roughly 36% from 1440p. This steep decline with pixel count is typical of a GPU-bound workload.

The same pattern appears across presets. At 1080p, going from Low to Medium reduces the average from 82.4 to 59.7 FPS, a drop of about 28%. From Medium to High, it falls to 54.8 FPS, and from High to Ultra, it drops to 37.3 FPS. The scaling is consistent and large, indicating that the RX 580's shading units, texture units, and memory bandwidth are the primary drivers of performance.

At 1440p, the preset scaling shows a similar trend. Low averages 63.8 FPS, Medium 42.2 FPS, High 39.7 FPS, and Ultra 31.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is especially wide, suggesting that the Medium preset introduces significant GPU workload increases.

The CPU's role appears secondary. With a boost clock of 4.70 GHz and 16 threads, the i5-14400F has ample compute headroom for a game that is clearly GPU-limited at these settings. The data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecks: the frame rates scale consistently with GPU workload indicators such as resolution and preset level.

The CPU benchmarks support this interpretation. The i5-14400F scores 21645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3055 in single-core. Its nearest CPU rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U with a 0.1% higher average score, the Intel Core i9-11900 with a 0.2% higher score, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS with a 0.2% lower score. These are all capable processors, and the game's frame rates track the GPU's capabilities much more closely than the CPU's.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured FPS values for 12 combinations of resolution and settings. The minimum and maximum FPS values are not recorded, so only average FPS is available for analysis.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS values are as follows: Low at 82.4, Medium at 59.7, High at 54.8, and Ultra at 37.3. The gap between Low and Medium is 22.7 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 17.5 FPS. The spread from best to worst is 45.1 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 63.8, Medium at 42.2, High at 39.7, and Ultra at 31.5. The gap between Low and Medium is 21.6 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 8.2 FPS. The spread is 32.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 40.7, Medium at 29.5, High at 24.3, and Ultra at 18.8. The gap between Low and Medium is 11.2 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 5.5 FPS. The spread is 21.9 FPS.

The data shows that the absolute difference between presets narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the Low-to-Ultra difference is 45.1 FPS. At 1440p, it is 32.3 FPS. At 4K, it is 21.9 FPS. This is consistent with diminishing returns at higher pixel counts, where the GPU is already saturated.

The relative differences tell a different story. At 1080p, Ultra achieves 45% of Low's frame rate. At 1440p, Ultra achieves 49% of Low's frame rate. At 4K, Ultra achieves 46% of Low's frame rate. The ratios are similar across resolutions, confirming that preset costs scale roughly proportionally with pixel load.

The 4K data is uniformly below playable thresholds. Even Low, at 40.7 FPS, is about 32% below the 60 FPS target. The 1440p Low setting, at 63.8 FPS, is just 6% above the threshold, which is a narrow margin. The 1080p Low setting, at 82.4 FPS, offers a more comfortable cushion of about 37% above the target.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The average FPS at 1920x1080 Low is 82.4, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 59.7 FPS, which is just below the playable mark. High averages 54.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 37.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: The best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440 are Low, with an average of 63.8 FPS. Medium drops to 42.2 FPS, High to 39.7 FPS, and Ultra to 31.5 FPS. The margin above 60 FPS at Low is slim, so frame rate dips could occur in busy scenes.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combo?

A: No. The database shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The highest average is 40.7 FPS at Low, followed by 29.5 FPS at Medium, 24.3 FPS at High, and 18.8 FPS at Ultra. All values are well below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 12940, which is 0.1% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at 12986, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, which is 0.5% lower, and the AMD FirePro W5100 scores 12847, which is 0.6% lower.

Q: What is the CPU's performance ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS at 32354, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, which is 0.1% lower, and the Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, which is 0.5% lower.

Q: Which component limits performance in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. The data shows steep frame rate drops when resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 53rd percentile ranking indicate a significant capability gap, and the frame rates scale with GPU workload indicators.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 3417 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations in the database.

This low ranking is driven primarily by the GPU. The RX 580, with its 53rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, is a legacy graphics card from 2017. Its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for older titles but are stretched by this FPS game's demands. The GPU's average benchmark score of 12928 is close to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, which scores 12986, and the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, which scores 12940.

The CPU contributes positively to the ranking. The i5-14400F's 83rd percentile ranking means it outperforms 83% of all CPUs in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and single-core score of 3055 place it among capable modern desktop processors. However, the combo ranking reflects the weaker link, and the GPU's limitations dominate.

The 3714 combos in the database include many with modern GPUs, so a rank of 3417 indicates that this pairing is significantly below average. The measured FPS data confirms this: the only playable settings are Low at 1080p and 1440p, and no preset at 4K reaches 60 FPS.

The nearest GPU rivals provide context. The RX 580 is within 0.5% of the AMD Radeon 740M and within 0.6% of the AMD FirePro W5100 in average score. These are all mid-range or older parts, reinforcing that the GPU is the bottleneck.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but with significant limitations. At 1920x1080, the only playable setting is Low, with an average of 82.4 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin, making 1080p Low a viable option for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the only playable setting is Low, with an average of 63.8 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS threshold, so the experience will be playable but with limited headroom. Frame rate dips below 60 FPS are possible during intense action sequences.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best average is 40.7 FPS at Low, which is about 32% below the 60 FPS target. Users with 4K displays should expect to run the game at lower resolutions or accept reduced frame rates.

The verdict by resolution in the database confirms this: no playable settings at 4K, Low as the only playable setting at 1440p, and Low as the only playable setting at 1080p.

For users who prioritize smooth frame rates over visual fidelity, this combo works at 1080p Low and 1440p Low. The CPU is not the issue; the i5-14400F has ample performance. The RX 580, however, is an older GPU that cannot handle higher presets or 4K resolution in this game.

The recommendation is straightforward. At 1080p, stick to Low settings for a playable experience. At 1440p, Low is barely playable. At 4K, this combination will not reach 60 FPS at any setting. Users seeking higher visual quality at 1080p or any playable frame rate at 4K would need a more capable GPU.