Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2630 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. That places this system in the lower third of the database, which is a meaningful signal for a fast-paced FPS. The ranking is not a measure of raw compute potential alone; it is a game-specific result, and Lockdown Protocol clearly favors configurations with stronger graphics throughput over the substantial multi-core headroom this CPU provides.

The processor itself is no slouch. The Core i5-14400F sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which scores 32233, and the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226, both within 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2 percent ahead, and the Intel Core i7-12800H trails by 0.5 percent. This is a crowded field of similarly capable parts, meaning the CPU is not the bottleneck here.

The GPU, however, is a different story. The RTX 2060 SUPER lands at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189, the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373, and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383. The delta percentages are tight, ranging from 0.4 percent to 1.6 percent, but the trend is clear: this GPU sits in the middle of the pack, and in a game that scales heavily with graphics settings, it will define the experience more than the CPU.

The combination rank of 2630 out of 3714 reflects this imbalance. The CPU is a top-20 percent part, while the GPU is merely average. In Lockdown Protocol, that means the frame rate ceiling is set by the RTX 2060 SUPER, and the Core i5-14400F has ample headroom to feed it. The data suggests that users upgrading from a weaker GPU will see substantial gains, while those swapping the CPU would notice far less in this specific title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold is Low, which delivers an average of 75 FPS. Medium drops to 53 FPS, High falls to 47 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 35 FPS. For 4K gaming, the choice is stark: drop to Low or accept a sub-60 experience. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth are clearly stretched at this resolution, and the data shows a steep curve as settings climb.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves considerably. High settings produce 72 FPS on average, which is the best playable preset. Medium runs at 83 FPS, and Low hits 117 FPS, but High is the highest quality setting that stays above 60. Ultra falls short at 54 FPS, so users who want maximum fidelity at 1440p will need to make a compromise. The 70 FPS minimum recorded at Medium suggests some scene-dependent variance, but the average holds comfortably above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, this combo has no such constraints. Ultra settings deliver 74 FPS on average, making it the best playable preset. High runs at 99 FPS, Medium at 113 FPS, and Low reaches 159 FPS. The 1080p results show a system that is fully capable of high refresh rate gaming, though the Ultra average of 74 FPS leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The measured minimum at Medium is 96 FPS, which indicates that even the most intense moments stay well above 60.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: this combo is a 1080p champion, a solid 1440p performer, and a 4K system only at the lowest settings. The playable settings list from the database confirms this. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low all qualify. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the bar.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Core i5-14400F and the RTX 2060 SUPER becomes clear when examining the scaling between resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence on the upper frame rate ceiling, but the GPU still dominates because Lockdown Protocol is a graphically intensive FPS. The jump from Low at 159 FPS to Ultra at 74 FPS at 1920x1080 is a 53 percent drop, which is almost entirely a GPU-side cost. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the GPU load increases, and the frame rates reflect it. Low settings drop from 159 FPS at 1080p to 117 FPS at 1440p, a 26 percent reduction. Medium falls from 113 to 83 FPS, a 27 percent drop. High goes from 99 to 72 FPS, a 27 percent decline. These consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that the rendering resolution is scaling the GPU workload uniformly, while the CPU maintains its ability to feed frames. The Core i5-14400F, with its boost clock of 4.70 GHz, has enough single-thread performance to keep up.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the overwhelming constraint. The RTX 2060 SUPER at Ultra produces only 35 FPS, which is a 53 percent reduction from the 74 FPS at 1080p Ultra. Even at Low, 4K yields 75 FPS versus 159 FPS at 1080p Low, a 53 percent drop. This near-linear scaling with pixel count is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is effectively idle in comparison, as the graphics card struggles to fill the 3840x2160 frame buffer.

The verdict is straightforward: at 1080p, the system is balanced, with the GPU still the primary driver but the CPU contributing to peak frame rates. At 1440p, the GPU takes over, and at 4K, it is the sole determinant of playability. Users considering an upgrade path should focus on the graphics card first, as the Core i5-14400F has demonstrated it is not the bottleneck at any resolution in this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are all within a fraction of a percent in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, which is 0.1 percent below the Core i5-14400F. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, 0.2 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2 percent higher at 32354, and the Intel Core i7-12800H trails by 0.5 percent with 32121. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the game does not stress multi-core performance heavily. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration of the i5-14400F is more than sufficient, and these rivals confirm that the CPU tier is not a differentiator.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, just 0.4 percent above the RTX 2060 SUPER. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5 percent higher at 18189. The AMD Radeon RX 460 is 1.5 percent higher at 18373, and the Intel Arc A770M is 1.6 percent higher at 18383. These deltas are small enough that in-game performance would be indistinguishable in most scenarios. A user with an RTX 3060 Mobile or a Radeon Pro 5700 would expect nearly the same FPS at the same settings and resolution.

The practical takeaway is that this system sits in a dense cluster of similar hardware. Neither the CPU nor the GPU has a clear performance edge over its immediate rivals, so the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol is representative of a broad range of configurations. Users considering a swap to any of these near-identical parts should not expect a meaningful change in frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows a narrow range of playable results. Low settings produce an average of 75 FPS. Medium averages 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 and a maximum of 62. High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 40 FPS, which highlights how sensitive this GPU is to settings at 4K. The minimum of 45 FPS at Medium shows that even mid-range settings can dip below the playable threshold during intense scenes.

At 2560x1440, the results are more forgiving. Low averages 117 FPS. Medium averages 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 95. High averages 72 FPS, and Ultra averages 54 FPS. The minimum at Medium, 70 FPS, is still above the 60 FPS threshold, which means even the worst-case scenes at Medium remain playable. High, at 72 FPS average, is the best quality option that stays clear of the 60 FPS line.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its full capability. Low averages 159 FPS. Medium averages 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 and a maximum of 130. High averages 99 FPS, and Ultra averages 74 FPS. The minimum at Medium, 96 FPS, is far above the playable threshold, indicating that this combo can handle even demanding sequences at 1080p without dropping below 60. The Ultra average of 74 FPS is respectable, though it does not leave as much room for frame time spikes as the lower presets.

The measured data reveals a consistent hierarchy: Low is always the fastest, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra last. The gap between Medium and High is smaller than the gap between High and Ultra at every resolution, which suggests that the Ultra preset imposes a disproportionately heavy load on the GPU.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, but the playable range depends entirely on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS at every preset, with Ultra averaging 74 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a fully playable experience at maximum quality. At 2560x1440, High is the best playable setting at 72 FPS, while Ultra falls short at 54 FPS. Medium and Low also qualify, with 83 FPS and 117 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, delivering 75 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS.

The database verdict confirms this analysis. For 1080p, the playable settings list includes High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with Ultra as the best at 74 FPS. For 1440p, High, Low, and Medium are playable, with High as the best at 72 FPS. For 4K, only Low is playable, at 75 FPS. The pattern is clear: this system is a reliable 1080p machine, a capable 1440p performer at high but not ultra settings, and a 4K system only when visual fidelity is sacrificed to the lowest preset.

The Core i5-14400F is not the limiting factor in any scenario. The RTX 2060 SUPER defines the experience, and users should set their expectations accordingly. For competitive play at 1080p, this combo is more than adequate. For high-resolution gaming, the GPU will require compromises. The data supports a single conclusion: this is a solid mid-range pairing that excels at 1080p, handles 1440p well with reduced settings, and struggles at 4K beyond Low.