Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is an exceptionally strong combination for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. Benchmark data shows this setup delivers playable frame rates at every preset and resolution tested, including 4K Ultra. The CPU, a 10-core Raptor Lake Refresh part with 16 threads, sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU, an Ada Lovelace flagship with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, ranks in the 86th percentile. Together, they form a combo that ranks 278th out of 3714 tested configurations, placing it in the top 7.5% of all systems measured.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 74.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. It also clears 60 FPS at High (96.1 FPS), Medium (114.6 FPS), and Low (155.2 FPS) presets at this resolution.

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

A: The data shows you can run Ultra at 2560x1440 with an average of 113.6 FPS. All lower presets also run well above 60 FPS, with High at 152.4 FPS, Medium at 174.7 FPS, and Low reaching 241.9 FPS.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K?

A: The scaling is substantial. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 155.2 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 113.6 FPS; and at 4K Ultra, it falls further to 74.7 FPS. This represents a roughly 52% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at the Ultra preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component. Its average benchmark score of 54209 is far higher than the CPU’s average of 32279. The GPU ranks in the 86th percentile versus the CPU’s 83rd, indicating the graphics card is the stronger part and will handle the heavy lifting for rendering.

Q: What are the closest performance rivals to this CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU performs nearly identically to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% faster) and the Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% faster). The GPU is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which is 0.1% slower, and is slightly behind the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.7%.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for these components?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F had a launch MSRP of $196. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER had a launch MSRP of 999 USD.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific CPU-GPU pairing holds the 278th position out of 3714 total combos. That places it in the top 7.5% of all systems measured for this game, which is a strong result. The combination of a high-percentile CPU and GPU translates directly into a top-tier ranking for actual gameplay.

To contextualize this, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 32279 puts it in the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU’s average score of 54209 places it in the 86th percentile. The combo ranking of 278 is slightly lower than what the individual percentiles might suggest, which implies that the game’s performance is not purely additive; there are diminishing returns when pairing two very high-end parts. Nevertheless, being in the top 278 out of 3714 means this system will outperform the vast majority of other configurations tested, making it a high-end option for this title. The data indicates that the system is not just playable, but positioned for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions and solid 4K performance at higher settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Lockdown Protocol, the benchmark results reveal a clear pattern: the GPU is the primary driver of performance, with the CPU playing a supporting but secondary role. This is evident from the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 290.7 FPS, which is a very high number that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames quickly. However, as resolution increases, the frame rate drops significantly even at the same settings. For instance, at 4K Low, the average FPS falls to 155.2, a reduction of 135.5 FPS or about 47% compared to 1080p Low.

This drop is almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s rendering workload increasing with resolution, not a CPU limitation. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rate to remain relatively flat across resolutions at lower settings. Instead, the data shows a steep decline, indicating the RTX 4080 SUPER is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the 290.7 FPS figure is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame generation capability for this game. The difference between 1080p Low (290.7 FPS) and 1440p Low (241.9 FPS) is 48.8 FPS, which is a smaller relative drop than the 86.7 FPS difference between 1440p Low and 4K Low. This suggests that while the GPU is still heavily utilized at 1440p, the CPU is starting to become more relevant at 1080p, where the GPU has less work to do per frame.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are considering alternative hardware, the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU in this configuration provide useful reference points. The Intel Core i5-14400F’s average benchmark score of 32279 is nearly identical to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, which is just 0.1% lower, and the Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-14400F. These deltas are so small that in real-world gaming, the performance difference would be imperceptible. Any of these CPUs would deliver essentially the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54209. Its closest rival is the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54247, a difference of only 0.1%. This means the SUPER variant offers virtually identical performance to the original 4080 in this context. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.7% higher. While these AMD cards technically score higher, the differences are within the margin of error for most gaming scenarios. For a practical build, swapping the RTX 4080 SUPER for an RTX 4080 would yield nearly the same result. Choosing any of the rival CPUs listed would also maintain a very similar overall performance profile, though the IPC and feature set differences might matter for other applications.

Best Settings per Resolution

Selecting the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is straightforward for this system, as it clears that threshold at all settings. At 1920x1080, the highest tested preset is Ultra, which yields an average of 155.2 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold and is ideal for high-refresh-rate 1080p displays. Even at the low preset, the system hits 290.7 FPS, which is far beyond any monitor’s refresh rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again provides the best visual quality while maintaining an average of 113.6 FPS. This is a strong result for 1440p, offering a smooth experience on both 60Hz and 120Hz+ monitors. For those seeking maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1440p delivers 241.9 FPS, but that is unnecessary for most users. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 74.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes 4K Ultra playable, though it is not as high as the frame rates seen at lower resolutions. If you require higher headroom at 4K, the High preset provides 96.1 FPS, which is a significant improvement of 21.4 FPS over Ultra while still looking very good. The Medium preset at 4K offers 114.6 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 155.2 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively at all tested resolutions and settings. The benchmark data confirms that the combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every single preset level across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 155.2 FPS, providing an excellent experience for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 113.6 FPS, which is a very strong result that balances visual fidelity with high performance.

The only area where the system is tested to its limits is at 3840x2160 Ultra, where it produces an average of 74.7 FPS. While this is playable, it is the lowest frame rate of all tested configurations. For a more comfortable margin at 4K, dropping to the High preset boosts the average to 96.1 FPS. In summary, the system is fully capable of running the game at its maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p, and it can also handle 4K Ultra, though slightly lowering the preset at this resolution provides a smoother experience. This is a high-end configuration that will not struggle with Lockdown Protocol under any tested conditions.