Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is an unequivocally powerful combination for Lockdown Protocol, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution tested. The data shows a system capable of maxing out the game’s visual presets across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, with the only caveat being that at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate dips below the 100 FPS mark, though it remains comfortably above 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a locked 60 FPS experience, the RTX 5070 Ti allows for the maximum "Ultra" preset at all three tested resolutions, with significant headroom even at the most demanding settings.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset delivers an average of 69 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and while it clears the 60 FPS threshold, the margin is relatively slim. For a more comfortable buffer, the High preset at 4K produces an average of 92 FPS, while Medium averages 105 FPS. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, but users prioritizing smoothness over absolute fidelity might prefer High.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset achieves a robust average of 107 FPS. This provides ample headroom above the 60 FPS target, making it the definitive choice for this resolution. The High preset at 1440p pushes the average to 142 FPS, and Medium reaches 163 FPS, showing that the hardware has substantial performance in reserve.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset delivers an exceptional average of 146 FPS. This is the optimal setting for this resolution, as it provides a high-refresh-rate experience without any compromise on visual quality. Lower presets yield even higher frame rates, with High at 194 FPS and Medium at 223 FPS, but they are unnecessary given the performance of the Ultra setting.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern regarding the division of labor between the Intel Core i5-14400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti across different resolutions and presets.

The scaling between resolutions and presets indicates that the GPU becomes the primary performance driver as resolution increases. Comparing the Ultra preset across resolutions, the average FPS drops from 146 at 1080p to 107 at 1440p, a decline of approximately 27%. The further drop from 1440p to 4K, where the average falls to 69 FPS, represents another 36% reduction. This steep decline at higher resolutions is a classic indicator of GPU-bound performance, as the rendering load on the graphics card increases significantly with pixel count.

Conversely, the CPU’s role is most prominent at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1080p, the system achieves an average of 291 FPS on the Low preset, a figure that likely approaches the limits of what the CPU can feed to the GPU. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is substantial—145 FPS—which shows the GPU scaling with graphical load. However, the fact that the 1080p Low preset reaches nearly 300 FPS suggests that the i5-14400F is capable of keeping pace even at extreme frame rates.

The data also shows that the gap between presets narrows as resolution increases. At 4K, the difference between Low (148 FPS) and Ultra (69 FPS) is 79 FPS, whereas at 1080p, the same preset difference is 145 FPS. This compression of performance at 4K reinforces that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU has less influence on the final frame rate when the GPU is under maximum load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the system's performance across all settings and resolutions, though only the Medium preset includes complete minimum and maximum frame rate data.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 148 FPS, which is the highest result at this resolution. Medium averages 105 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. High averages 92 FPS, and Ultra averages 69 FPS. The spread from 69 to 148 FPS across presets shows a wide performance envelope, with the Ultra preset representing a significant 53% performance cost compared to Low.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 230 FPS, the highest score of any 1440p configuration. Medium averages 163 FPS, with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 188 FPS. High averages 142 FPS, and Ultra averages 107 FPS. The frame rate range here, from 107 to 230 FPS, demonstrates that the system is highly capable at this resolution, with even the most demanding preset maintaining a triple-digit average.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 291 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. Medium averages 223 FPS, with a minimum of 189 FPS and a maximum of 256 FPS. High averages 194 FPS, and Ultra averages 146 FPS. This resolution shows the full extent of the hardware's capabilities, with all presets delivering frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival data for both the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would deliver similar performance in this combination.

For the Intel Core i5-14400F, the closest performance match is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which has an average benchmark score of 32233, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, a 0.2% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, a 0.5% delta. These four processors all fall within a 0.7% performance band, indicating that any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the RTX 5070 Ti.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, which scores 50001, a -0.1% delta. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, a 0.4% delta, and the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50951, a -2% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 48477, a 3.1% delta. The RX 6900 XT and RX 6800 XT are notable alternatives, as they represent older generation AMD flagships that would offer comparable or slightly different performance characteristics in this game.

The Verdict

The data is definitive: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings are playable at all resolutions, meaning every preset tested at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is playable with an average of 69 FPS. This is the only resolution where the highest preset comes close to the 60 FPS boundary, but it still clears it. For players with 4K displays, this means they can experience the game at maximum settings without dropping below playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 107 FPS, providing a high-quality experience that is also smooth enough for competitive play. This is arguably the sweet spot for this hardware combination, as it balances visual fidelity with a frame rate high enough for fast-paced FPS action.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 146 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The system has enough performance to take full advantage of 144Hz or even 165Hz displays at this resolution, making it a top-tier option for esports-style play.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 372nd out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 10% of all systems benchmarked for this game, which is a strong result given the sheer number of configurations possible.

The 372nd rank out of 3714 represents a percentile position of roughly 90, meaning this combo outperforms approximately 90% of all other tested systems. This is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the system delivering triple-digit averages at 1440p and 1080p, and a playable 69 FPS at 4K Ultra. The high rank is attributable to the RTX 5070 Ti’s strong raw performance, as the GPU’s 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its benchmark scores indicate a top-tier graphics solution. The i5-14400F, ranking in the 83rd percentile among CPUs, provides sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in this title. Together, they form a cohesive and powerful pairing that excels in Lockdown Protocol.