Lockdown Protocol

Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the GeForce GTX 1070 is a combination that hinges on resolution and settings in Lockdown Protocol. The benchmark data shows a clear pattern: this system delivers smooth 60 FPS gameplay at 1080p across all tested presets, but the margin narrows significantly as resolution climbs. At 1440p, only Medium and Low settings maintain the 60 FPS threshold, while at 4K, the system falls behind except at Low. The recorded measurements provide a detailed picture of how this pairing behaves in this specific FPS title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol with this hardware combination is comprehensive, covering three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the results are consistently strong. Low settings produce an average of 131 FPS, while Medium averages 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS. High settings average 81 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset achieves an average of 61 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution, but the averages alone indicate that all presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings still deliver a solid 96 FPS average. Medium settings average 68 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. High settings fall to an average of 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS line. Ultra drops further to 45 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 28 FPS, and the step from Medium to High costs another 9 FPS, showing a steep scaling curve as quality increases.

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1070 is clearly under strain. Low settings average 62 FPS, which barely clears the threshold. Medium averages 44 FPS with a minimum of 37 FPS and a maximum of 50 FPS. High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. The data shows that only Low settings keep the system above 60 FPS at 4K, and even that margin is thin at just 2 FPS above the target. The progression from Low to Medium represents a 18 FPS drop, and from Medium to Ultra a further 15 FPS decline, indicating that pixel count is the dominant factor at this resolution.

The measured values also reveal frame time consistency concerns. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 58 FPS sits close to the 60 FPS target, meaning brief dips below the playable line are possible during demanding scenes. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 79 FPS provides a more comfortable buffer, while at 4K Medium the minimum of 37 FPS indicates significant stutter potential.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Core i5-14400F at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rivals are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, a delta of 0.1 percent, meaning the i5-14400F is effectively identical in performance. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, a 0.2 percent difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, which is 0.2 percent higher than the i5-14400F. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, a 0.5 percent gap. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU, since the CPU is not the limiting factor at most settings.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 sits at the 47th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 9780. Its nearest rivals are also tightly clustered. The AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9803, a delta of -0.2 percent, meaning it is marginally faster. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9832, a -0.5 percent difference. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 scores 9724, which is 0.6 percent slower. The NVIDIA Tesla C2070 scores 9716, a 0.7 percent deficit. A system swapping the GTX 1070 for any of these cards would see performance within one percent of the recorded results, which translates to at most a couple of frames per second difference in Lockdown Protocol. The Quadro M2000M, despite being a mobile workstation part, benchmarks essentially on par with the GTX 1070 in the database.

Because the CPU and GPU rivals are both within one percentage point of the tested components, a machine built with any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical gameplay experiences. The bottleneck shifts depending on resolution, but at 1080p and 1440p the GPU is the primary constraint, so the CPU choice among these rivals matters little.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific combination of Intel Core i5-14400F and GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 3068 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the lower portion of the field, around the 17th percentile of all configurations. The ranking reflects the age of the GTX 1070 relative to more modern GPUs rather than any deficiency in the CPU. The i5-14400F is a current-generation desktop processor with 10 cores and 16 threads, and its benchmark scores place it well above average, but the GPU's 47th percentile standing drags the combined result down.

The data indicates that this combo is positioned below the majority of tested systems. Out of 3714 configurations, 3068 rank higher, which means roughly 83 percent of tested combos deliver better performance in this game. This is not a surprising outcome given the GPU's end-of-life production status and its 2016 release date, but it contextualizes the FPS numbers: the system is capable, yet far from the top of the database.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is straightforward. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at all four presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra all clear 60 FPS. The best settings at this resolution are Ultra, which achieve an average of 61 FPS. This is the only resolution where the highest quality preset remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings narrow to Low and Medium. Low averages 96 FPS and Medium averages 68 FPS, both safely above the threshold. High at 59 FPS and Ultra at 45 FPS fall short. The best settings at 1440p are Medium, delivering 68 FPS on average. This represents the sweet spot for visual quality and smoothness at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, with an average of 62 FPS. Medium at 44 FPS, High at 38 FPS, and Ultra at 29 FPS are all well below the 60 FPS target. The best settings at 4K are Low, and even then the margin is minimal. This system can run Lockdown Protocol at 4K, but only with significant visual compromises, and the 62 FPS average leaves little room for demanding scenes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in Lockdown Protocol, with the CPU's influence diminishing as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Ultra costs 70 FPS, dropping from 131 to 61. This large spread indicates that the GPU is heavily loaded even at 1080p, and the CPU has enough headroom to feed it at lower settings. At 2560x1440, the same Low to Ultra comparison shows a 51 FPS drop, from 96 to 45. At 3840x2160, the drop is 33 FPS, from 62 to 29.

The scaling between resolutions at the same settings further clarifies the GPU bottleneck. At Medium settings, 1080p averages 93 FPS, 1440p averages 68 FPS, and 4K averages 44 FPS. That is a 25 FPS loss from 1080p to 1440p and another 24 FPS loss from 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the progression is 131, 96, and 62 FPS, a 35 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 34 FPS drop to 4K. These near-linear declines are characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where pixel throughput is the limiting factor.

The i5-14400F's specifications support this interpretation. With 10 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, the CPU has ample capacity for a competitive FPS title. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and single-core score of 3055 indicate strong performance that would not bottleneck the GTX 1070 at any tested resolution. The CPU's percentile rank of 83 versus the GPU's 47 confirms that the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving an average of 61 FPS. This is the optimal choice for users prioritizing visual quality, as it maximizes settings while maintaining playability. The 1 FPS margin above the threshold is slim, so users sensitive to frame drops might prefer High at 81 FPS for more headroom.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium, with an average of 68 FPS. The minimum recorded at this setting is 58 FPS, so while the average clears the threshold, occasional dips below 60 are possible. Low at 96 FPS offers a more stable experience but with reduced visual fidelity. Medium is the recommended balance.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, averaging 62 FPS. This is the only playable option at 4K, and the 2 FPS margin above the threshold means frame drops are likely in busy scenes. Users at this resolution should accept either Low settings or consider reducing the resolution to 1440p for a more comfortable experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on 1080p Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 61, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 68 FPS, which is the highest preset that remains playable at this resolution. High settings fall to 59 FPS, just below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with the GTX 1070 and i5-14400F?

A: Only at Low settings, which average 62 FPS. Medium at 44 FPS, High at 38 FPS, and Ultra at 29 FPS are all below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 3068 out of 3714 total combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the database for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint. The GTX 1070 ranks at the 47th percentile among GPUs, while the i5-14400F ranks at the 83rd percentile among CPUs. Frame rates scale heavily with resolution and settings, indicating GPU limitation.

Q: What performance difference would a similar GPU make?

A: The GTX 1070's nearest rivals, such as the AMD FirePro W5000 or NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, score within 0.5 percent of it in the database. Swapping to any of these would change frame rates by less than one percent, roughly 1 FPS in most scenarios.