Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the data clearly showing that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that falls short of the 60 FPS target. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 93 FPS, while 1440p Ultra holds at 68 FPS, making this a capable setup for high-refresh monitors at standard resolutions. The measured results indicate that this pairing is well-balanced for the game, with the CPU's strong multi-core performance and the GPU's substantial memory bandwidth working together effectively.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. The data shows playable settings at 4K include Low (95 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS), while High (59 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: Ultra is the best playable preset at 2560x1440, averaging 68 FPS. All four presets (Low: 147 FPS, Medium: 104 FPS, High: 91 FPS, Ultra: 68 FPS) exceed the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F scores 32,279 on average, placing it 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32,233) and 0.2% above the Intel Core i9-11900 (32,226). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32,354) by 0.2%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks in the 71st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,011. This places it in the upper-midrange tier of graphics hardware.

Q: Which resolution offers the highest FPS headroom above the 60 FPS target?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 200 FPS, which is 140 FPS above the playable threshold. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 93 FPS average provides 33 FPS of headroom.

Q: Does the game run better at 1440p Ultra or 4K Medium?

A: 1440p Ultra averages 68 FPS, essentially matching the 67 FPS at 4K Medium. However, 1440p Ultra offers higher visual fidelity while maintaining nearly identical performance, making it the better choice.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low to Ultra presets shows a drop from 200 FPS to 93 FPS, indicating that the GPU is handling most of the workload but the CPU is not a bottleneck — the i5-14400F's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power for this FPS title.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scaling becomes more pronounced: Low settings yield 147 FPS, while Ultra drops to 68 FPS. The 53.7% reduction from Low to Ultra at this resolution demonstrates that the RX 6750 XT's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are being increasingly taxed, but the GPU still maintains playable frame rates across all presets. The CPU's role here is secondary, as the data shows consistent performance without signs of processor limitation.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become evident. The transition from Low (95 FPS) to Medium (67 FPS) shows a 29.5% performance hit, while High (59 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold. This 4K scaling indicates that the RX 6750 XT's 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 160 TMUs are the primary constraint at this resolution, with the CPU's multi-core score of 21,645 in Cinebench R23 proving more than sufficient for the game's logic and physics workloads.

The measured FPS data across resolutions suggests that the i5-14400F's single-thread performance (3,055 in Cinebench R23) is adequate for handling game engine tasks, as frame rates scale predictably with GPU load rather than showing CPU-related stutters or bottlenecks. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the balance between CPU and GPU is well-matched, but at 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor for achieving high preset quality.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-14400F's average benchmark score of 32,279 places it in close competition with several processors that would offer nearly identical gaming performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32,233 (0.1% slower), making it a virtual tie in synthetic tests. The Intel Core i9-11900 at 32,226 (0.2% slower) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS at 32,354 (0.2% faster) also fall within a negligible performance envelope. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the game's performance is more dependent on GPU capabilities at most settings.

For the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT's average score of 26,011 is closely matched by several alternatives. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25,891, 0.5% slower), AMD FirePro W7100 (25,856, 0.6% slower), and AMD FirePro D700 (25,842, 0.7% slower) would all produce similar frame rates in this game. More notably, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25,740, which is 1.1% lower than the RX 6750 XT, suggesting that this desktop GPU actually edges out a high-end mobile part in raw performance. When building a system, choosing any of these GPU alternatives would result in comparable Lockdown Protocol performance, with the RX 6750 XT holding a slight edge over all of them.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively at 1080p and 1440p with all settings presets exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the verdict is clear: every preset from Low (200 FPS) to Ultra (93 FPS) provides a smooth experience, with the lowest minimum FPS recorded at 121 FPS on Medium settings. This makes the combo ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 144Hz, as even the most demanding preset maintains 93 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system continues to deliver playable performance across all settings. The Ultra preset averages 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS target with a small margin, while High (91 FPS) and Medium (104 FPS) offer more headroom. The minimum recorded FPS at 1440p Medium is 89, indicating stable frame pacing without significant drops. For users with 1440p displays, this configuration provides a fully playable experience at maximum graphical quality.

The 4K results are more nuanced. The verdict lists Low and Medium as playable settings, with Medium averaging 67 FPS and a minimum of 57 FPS. While the average exceeds 60 FPS, the minimum dipping to 57 FPS suggests occasional stutters in demanding scenes. High (59 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) fall below the threshold, making them unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. For 4K owners, dropping to Medium settings is the recommended path to maintain smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 93 FPS. This provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, with enough headroom above the 60 FPS target to accommodate scene complexity variations.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice, averaging 68 FPS. While this is closer to the 60 FPS threshold, the average still clears the target, and the lack of reported minimum FPS data for this preset suggests consistent performance throughout the benchmark run.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium, which averages 67 FPS. However, the minimum FPS of 57 indicates that this preset occasionally dips below the 60 FPS threshold. For a more consistent experience, the Low preset at 95 FPS provides substantial headroom, though it sacrifices visual quality. Given the 57 FPS minimum on Medium, players prioritizing smoothness over fidelity should consider Low settings at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3,714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT pairing ranks 1,709th, placing it in the upper half of all configurations tested. This ranking reflects the combo's ability to handle the game at high settings across most resolutions, though its 4K performance limits prevent a higher placement.

The rank of 1,709 out of 3,714 puts this system in the 54th percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms more than half of the configurations in the database. This is a respectable position for a mid-range desktop setup, particularly given that the RX 6750 XT is an end-of-life product and the i5-14400F was released in early 2024. The combination of a 10-core CPU with a 12 GB GPU proves effective for this FPS title, with the measured FPS data showing that the system excels at 1080p and 1440p while remaining competent at 4K with adjusted settings.