Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a decisive performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with measured data showing this combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset. The benchmark results indicate a system that is not merely capable, but one that provides substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays across all settings, from 1080p Low at 292.3 FPS average to 4K Ultra at 62 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data reveals exceptional performance across all four presets. The Low preset produces an average of 292.3 FPS, which represents the absolute ceiling for this combination. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 206.1 FPS, still a massive figure that would satisfy any competitive display. The High preset delivers 182.9 FPS average, while the Ultra preset maintains a strong 134.3 FPS average. The scaling between Low and Ultra at this resolution shows a performance reduction of approximately 54%, indicating that the visual fidelity upgrades at Ultra come at a significant but manageable cost.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile remains robust but shows expected scaling pressures. The Low preset averages 214.2 FPS, while Medium achieves 152.8 FPS. High settings produce a 130.9 FPS average, and Ultra still comfortably exceeds 60 FPS with a 97.9 FPS average. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 27% performance at Ultra settings, from 134.3 to 97.9 FPS. This suggests the GPU is the primary driver of resolution scaling, with the CPU maintaining sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the data shows the most demanding scenario. The Low preset averages 138.5 FPS, which is surprisingly high and indicates that even at 4K, the RTX 4070 SUPER has substantial compute reserves when visual load is minimized. Medium settings average 96.8 FPS, while High drops to 84.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages exactly 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold but leaves minimal margin for frame-time spikes. The scaling from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra represents a 36.7% performance decline, from 97.9 to 62 FPS, demonstrating that 4K Ultra is the boundary condition for this hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU nearest rivals show that the Intel Core i5-14400F sits in a tightly contested performance band. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U posts an average benchmark score of 32233, a delta of just 0.1% from the i5-14400F's 32279 average score. This means these two processors are effectively interchangeable in synthetic workloads. The Intel Core i9-11900 trails by a mere 0.2% with a score of 32226, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2% faster at 32354. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, a 0.5% deficit. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates, meaning the choice between them would come down to platform features rather than gaming performance.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals cluster remarkably close. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, a 0.1% delta from the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43223. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile matches at 43268, also 0.1% off. The Quadro M6000 without the 24 GB designation scores 43301, a 0.2% delta, while the RTX 4090 Mobile leads the group at 43667, just 1% higher. In practical terms, this means a system built with an RTX 4090 Mobile would deliver roughly 1% higher average FPS in Lockdown Protocol, a difference invisible to the user. The Quadro M6000 variants, despite being workstation-class cards, would behave almost identically to the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game's rasterization workload.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant component for Lockdown Protocol at every resolution, but the CPU's role becomes relatively more important at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 292.3 FPS average, a figure that approaches the CPU's frame-generation ceiling. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low shows only a 26.7% drop (292.3 to 214.2 FPS), while going from 1440p Low to 4K Low shows a 35.3% drop (214.2 to 138.5 FPS). This pattern suggests that at Low presets, the CPU is constraining performance at 1080p, while the GPU becomes increasingly limiting as resolution climbs.

At Ultra settings, the GPU's dominance is more pronounced. The scaling from 1080p Ultra (134.3 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (97.9 FPS) represents a 27.1% decline, and from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (62 FPS) a 36.7% decline. These figures are consistent with GPU-bound rendering, where pixel count and shading complexity scale directly with resolution. The CPU's role is to maintain a sufficient frame delivery rate, and the i5-14400F's 10 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz provide ample headroom. The benchmark results show no evidence of CPU limitation even at 1080p Ultra, where the 134.3 FPS average remains well below what a 4.70 GHz processor would cap at.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination ranks 575th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 15.5% of all systems evaluated. Given that the CPU holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU also holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, the combined system lands in a strong but not elite position. The rank of 575 out of 3714 means there are 574 combinations that produce higher average FPS in this game, which would primarily consist of higher-tier CPUs paired with RTX 4090-class or better GPUs.

The percentile alignment between the CPU and GPU is notable. Both components sit at exactly the 83rd percentile in their respective categories, indicating a well-balanced pairing. Had the CPU been significantly weaker relative to the GPU, the rank would likely be lower due to CPU bottlenecks at lower resolutions. The data shows no such bottleneck, as the 1080p Low result of 292.3 FPS demonstrates the CPU's ability to feed frames at very high rates.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol with authority. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: every resolution and every preset tested clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the weakest preset (Ultra) still averages 134.3 FPS, which is more than double the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 97.9 FPS, providing comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Even at 3840x2160, Ultra averages 62 FPS, which technically clears the threshold but leaves only a 2 FPS cushion. For players who prioritize frame rate stability at 4K, the High preset at 84.8 FPS would be the safer choice. The system is entirely playable across all settings, with the only caveat being that 4K Ultra should be considered the absolute ceiling rather than a comfortable operating point.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, the margin is minimal, and frame-time variations could occasionally drop below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: All four presets at 2560x1440 exceed 60 FPS. The lowest-performing preset, Ultra, still averages 97.9 FPS, while Medium reaches 152.8 FPS and Low achieves 214.2 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to the RTX 5050 Mobile in this game?

A: The RTX 5050 Mobile's average benchmark score is 43268, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43223. In Lockdown Protocol, this would translate to a negligible FPS difference, likely less than 1 frame per second.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the system produces 292.3 FPS average. This high frame rate approaches CPU delivery limits, suggesting the i5-14400F becomes the primary constraint at this low-resolution, low-settings configuration.

Q: What rank does this combination hold among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 575th out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 15.5% of all systems. Both the CPU and GPU individually sit at the 83rd percentile of their respective categories.

Q: Does the system support 4K gaming without compromise?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 62, which is playable but close to the threshold. At 4K High, the average rises to 84.8 FPS, providing a more comfortable experience, while 4K Medium reaches 96.8 FPS and 4K Low hits 138.5 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 62. This is the maximum visual quality this system can run at 4K while maintaining playability. For users who want additional frame rate headroom, High settings at 84.8 FPS would be the recommended alternative.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are the best choice, delivering 97.9 FPS average. This provides excellent visual quality while maintaining nearly 100 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The 38 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold ensures stable performance during intense gameplay sequences.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 134.3 FPS average, which is the optimal configuration. This allows for maximum visual fidelity while still delivering frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of most 1080p monitors. The system has sufficient headroom at this resolution to handle any in-game scenario without dropping below the playable threshold.