Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a high-end combination that delivers decisively playable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions and presets. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks 450th out of 3714 tested configurations, placing it in the top 12% of all systems evaluated. The measured FPS figures reveal a system with substantial headroom, capable of running the game at maximum settings with average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution from 1080p up to 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo produces an average of 90 FPS on High settings, with no minimum or maximum figures recorded for that preset. Dropping to Low settings pushes the average up to 145 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 103 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery. Ultra settings at 4K still maintain a solid 68 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales impressively. The High preset averages 140 FPS, while Low settings reach 225 FPS. Medium shows an average of 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS. At Ultra, the average remains high at 105 FPS, demonstrating that even the most demanding settings at this resolution provide nearly double the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system flexes its full capability. High settings average 191 FPS, and Low settings soar to 291 FPS. Medium delivers 218 FPS average, with minimum and maximum figures of 186 FPS and 251 FPS respectively. Ultra settings produce a 143 FPS average, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability standard. The data shows no resolution or preset combination falls below playable levels, with the lowest recorded figure being the 68 FPS average at 4K Ultra.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling patterns across resolutions reveal how the workload shifts between the Intel Core i5-14400F and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with Low settings reaching 291 FPS. This suggests the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions, as the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, boosted to 4.70 GHz, are capable of feeding frames rapidly. The difference between 1080p Low (291 FPS) and 4K Low (145 FPS) is exactly a 50% reduction, which points to the GPU becoming progressively more dominant as resolution increases.

The gap between presets at each resolution further illuminates the component roles. At 4K, the spread from Low (145 FPS) to Ultra (68 FPS) is 77 FPS, a significant drop that reflects the GPU's workload scaling with graphical complexity. At 1080p, the same spread is 148 FPS (from 291 to 143), which is proportionally larger but still leaves Ultra comfortably above 60 FPS. This pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU has more influence on maximum frame rates, while at higher resolutions, the GPU's rendering throughput becomes the primary constraint.

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for texture-heavy scenes at 4K, while the CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support help maintain consistent frame pacing. The data shows diminishing returns when lowering settings at 1440p and 1080p, as the GPU can already saturate the frame output at Medium and High presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14400F's average benchmark score of 32279 is closely matched by several alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, a mere 0.1% difference, making it virtually interchangeable in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, just 0.2% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, putting it 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core i7-12800H trails slightly with a score of 32121, a 0.5% deficit.

For the GPU side, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's average benchmark score of 31087 has nearby competitors with similar performance profiles. The NVIDIA Quadro M5000 scores 31206, which is 0.4% higher, and the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q also scores 31220, another 0.4% advantage. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell scores 31532, 1.4% ahead, while the NVIDIA TITAN RTX reaches 31676, a 1.9% lead. These deltas are all within a small margin, meaning systems using these alternative GPUs would exhibit nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

The practical implication is that users with any of these CPU or GPU alternatives would see performance within a few percent of this combo. In gameplay terms, the differences would rarely be perceptible, as all configurations would comfortably exceed the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, benchmark data shows an average of 68 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The maximum recorded average is 291 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest average at Ultra settings is 143 FPS at the same resolution.

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

A: It ranks 450th out of 3714 total tested combos, placing it in the top 12.1% of all configurations evaluated for this game.

Q: Is there any resolution where this system fails to maintain 60 FPS?

A: No. Even the most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra with a 68 FPS average, exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 88 FPS at 4K Medium.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 143 at 1080p Ultra to 68 at 4K Ultra, representing a 52% reduction in average frame rate.

Q: Does lowering settings provide significant gains at 1440p?

A: Yes, dropping from Ultra (105 FPS) to Low (225 FPS) at 2560x1440 more than doubles the average frame rate, though even Ultra remains far above playable levels.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 68 FPS. This means users can run the game at maximum graphical fidelity at 4K without dipping below the playable threshold. The data shows that High settings reach 90 FPS, Medium achieves 103 FPS, and Low produces 145 FPS, but none of these are necessary for playability since Ultra already clears the bar.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings again qualify as the best choice, with an average of 105 FPS. This provides a substantial safety margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 140 FPS, Medium reaches 160 FPS, and Low hits 225 FPS, but the Ultra preset's 105 FPS is sufficient for a smooth experience while delivering full visual quality.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are also the recommended maximum, averaging 143 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, giving users exceptional frame rates even with every graphical option enabled. The High preset averages 191 FPS, Medium reaches 218 FPS, and Low achieves 291 FPS, but the Ultra preset's 143 FPS comfortably satisfies both performance and visual demands.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER holds the 450th position out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This ranking places the system in the 88th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 88% of all systems evaluated for this game. The percentile rankings of the individual components corroborate this standing: the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 76th percentile among all GPUs.

The gap between the combo's overall rank and the individual component percentiles suggests that Lockdown Protocol benefits particularly well from this pairing. The CPU's 10-core, 16-thread configuration appears well-suited to the game's engine, and the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM provides future-proofing for high-resolution textures. The combo's rank of 450 indicates that while there are 449 systems that perform better, this configuration is firmly in the upper tier of gaming performance for this title.

The Verdict

This system can unequivocally run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The verdict by resolution confirms that 3840x2160 supports Ultra settings with an average of 68 FPS, 2560x1440 supports Ultra with 105 FPS, and 1920x1080 supports Ultra with 143 FPS. Every resolution and preset combination exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the lowest average being 68 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The data indicates that users have considerable flexibility in how they configure the game. At 4K, even the most demanding settings remain playable, while at lower resolutions, the system offers exceptional headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. The 16 GB of VRAM ensures that texture-heavy scenes at 4K Ultra will not encounter memory limitations. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the CPU's 4.70 GHz boost clock combine to deliver a consistently smooth experience. For users seeking maximum visual quality, the Ultra preset at any resolution is the recommended choice, as all three resolutions maintain averages well above the playability standard.