Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a versatile 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark data showing all tested presets at 1440p and below exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold, while 4K gaming remains possible only at Low settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve the highest frame rate?

A: The data shows the best performance at 1920x1080, where the combo reaches 149.1 FPS average at Low settings, 106.4 FPS at Medium, 88.2 FPS at High, and 68.8 FPS at Ultra.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which produce an average of 67.8 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 51.3 FPS, High to 42.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 33.3 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279, placing it 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, 0.2% above the Intel Core i9-11900, and 0.5% above the Intel Core i7-12800H, while sitting 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS.

Q: What GPU performance percentile does the RX 6600 achieve?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19036, placing it essentially tied with the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 at 0% delta and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile at -0.1% delta.

Q: Which settings preset offers the best balance of quality and performance at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding option that maintains playability, delivering 66.2 FPS average. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 49.1 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested hardware combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2879 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-mid range of the database, though it still clears the playability bar at 1080p and 1440p across multiple presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance in Lockdown Protocol, particularly as resolution scales upward. At 1920x1080, the RX 6600 demonstrates substantial headroom, with the Low preset producing 149.1 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop of 80.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck when settings are increased. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides sufficient throughput to avoid becoming the limiting factor at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rate impact becomes more pronounced. The Low preset still achieves 107.3 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls to 49.1 FPS, a 58.2 FPS reduction from Low. The High preset maintains 66.2 FPS, showing that the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth begins to strain under higher quality demands. The data indicates the RX 6600's shading units and texture units are being pushed closer to their limits at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the overwhelming bottleneck. Even the Low preset yields only 67.8 FPS, while Medium drops to 51.3 FPS, High to 42.1 FPS, and Ultra to 33.3 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low represents a 54.4% performance loss, demonstrating that the GPU's 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The CPU's role diminishes significantly at this resolution, as the frame rates become entirely constrained by GPU rendering capabilities.

The transition between resolutions reveals that the RX 6600 has adequate compute power for 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming but lacks the memory bandwidth and raw throughput for 4K beyond minimal settings. The CPU's performance percentile of 83 and its benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and single-core score of 3055, suggest it provides more than enough processing power for this game's requirements across all tested resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-14400F's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U with an average score of 32233, representing a 0.1% delta from the i5-14400F's 32279. This makes the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U effectively interchangeable in terms of CPU-bound performance. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, a 0.2% delta, meaning users moving between these processors would observe virtually identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS posts an average score of 32354, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-14400F, making it the closest competitor with a slight edge. The Intel Core i7-12800H completes the rival group with a score of 32121, a 0.5% deficit. All four alternatives fall within a narrow performance band, and any of them would produce similar results when paired with the RX 6600 in this game, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6600, the nearest GPU rivals are equally matched. The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 scores 19030, a 0% delta, making it a statistical tie. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049, which is 0.1% higher than the RX 6600's 19036, representing a negligible advantage. The NVIDIA Tesla K20m at 19089 is 0.3% ahead, and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation at 18954 is 0.4% behind. These GPUs would perform nearly identically in Lockdown Protocol, with frame rate differences of less than one percent across all tested settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 2879 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This positioning places the system in the 22nd percentile of all tested hardware configurations, meaning approximately 78% of tested combos deliver higher performance. The rank reflects the RX 6600's 63rd percentile GPU standing, which pulls the overall ranking down despite the CPU's stronger 83rd percentile position.

The 3714 total combos represent a broad spectrum of hardware, and this ranking indicates that while the combo is far from top-tier, it remains functional for the game's requirements. The data shows that the combo's rank is primarily constrained by GPU performance, as the CPU's benchmark scores place it well above the median. Users considering this combo should expect frame rates that are competitive with mid-range systems but substantially below what high-end GPUs paired with similar CPUs would achieve.

The rank distribution suggests that the i5-14400F has significant headroom for a GPU upgrade in the future. If paired with a more powerful graphics card, the CPU's 83rd percentile performance would likely support higher frame rates at all resolutions, as the current bottleneck clearly rests with the RX 6600's rendering capabilities.

The Verdict

The benchmark data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across most resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, all four tested presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset achieving 68.8 FPS average, making it the highest quality playable option. The Low preset delivers 149.1 FPS, providing a significant competitive advantage for fast-paced FPS gameplay.

At 2560x1440, three of the four presets maintain playability. The High preset achieves 66.2 FPS, followed by Medium at 73.8 FPS and Low at 107.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 49.1 FPS, requiring users to drop to High for a smooth experience. This gives 1440p users flexibility to prioritize visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset remains playable at 67.8 FPS. The Medium preset at 51.3 FPS and High at 42.1 FPS both fall below the threshold, while Ultra at 33.3 FPS is significantly unplayable. The verdict is clear: this combo is a reliable 1080p performer, a capable 1440p system with preset limitations, and only minimally viable at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 68.8 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playability threshold. Competitive players may prefer Medium at 106.4 FPS or Low at 149.1 FPS for reduced input latency and smoother motion.

At 2560x1440, the High preset offers the best combination of visual fidelity and performance, averaging 66.2 FPS. This maintains a narrow but functional margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Users seeking higher frame rates can select Medium at 73.8 FPS or Low at 107.3 FPS, while those prioritizing graphics over frame rate must accept the sub-60 FPS Ultra preset.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that clears 60 FPS, achieving 67.8 FPS. This represents a minimal margin, and users with 4K displays should expect occasional dips below the threshold during intense gameplay sequences. The Medium preset at 51.3 FPS may be acceptable for users who prioritize visual quality over smoothness, but the data indicates it does not meet the playable standard.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rate progression across settings shows the RX 6600's scaling characteristics. Low produces 149.1 FPS average, Medium drops to 106.4 FPS, High achieves 88.2 FPS, and Ultra settles at 68.8 FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a 28.6% reduction, while the step from High to Ultra is a 22.0% reduction, indicating diminishing returns as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are 107.3 FPS for Low, 73.8 FPS for Medium, 66.2 FPS for High, and 49.1 FPS for Ultra. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings costs 41.8 FPS, while the same resolution change at Ultra costs 19.7 FPS. This suggests that at higher settings, the GPU is already near its limits, making resolution scaling less impactful than at lower settings.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 67.8 FPS for Low, 51.3 FPS for Medium, 42.1 FPS for High, and 33.3 FPS for Ultra. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings results in a 39.5 FPS loss, while the same change at Ultra results in a 15.8 FPS loss. The data shows the GPU's performance envelope is heavily constrained at 4K, with even the lowest settings barely maintaining playability. The minimum and maximum FPS values are not provided in the dataset, limiting the analysis to average frame rates across all tested configurations.