Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptional performance in Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS. The benchmark data, measured directly rather than estimated, shows this combination ranks in the 93rd percentile out of 3,714 tested hardware combos for this specific title. Across all tested resolutions—1080p, 1440p, and 4K—the system not only clears the 60 FPS playability threshold but does so with massive headroom, allowing for maximum visual fidelity at every setting level. The data indicates this is a top-tier pairing for competitive and high-refresh-rate play, with the RTX 5090's immense rasterization power being the primary driver of these frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data reveals a system that scales predictably and impressively across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, firmly in esports territory. On Low settings, the system averages 290.5 FPS. Moving to Medium yields 258.6 FPS, a drop of 31.9 FPS from Low. High settings produce an average of 237.5 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a blistering 179.8 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 110.7 FPS, showing the significant cost of the highest preset but also the sheer headroom available.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains extraordinarily high, making this resolution the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset achieves an average of 261.4 FPS. Medium settings deliver 199.8 FPS, which is 61.6 FPS lower than Low. High settings average 174 FPS, and Ultra settings still produce a very robust 133.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 127.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU is still the dominant factor, though the CPU begins to play a more noticeable role as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the system delivers a flawless 4K experience. Low settings average 180 FPS. Medium settings provide 126.4 FPS, a significant 53.6 FPS reduction from Low. High settings maintain a smooth 113 FPS, while Ultra settings, the most visually demanding configuration, still average 85.3 FPS. This 85.3 FPS figure is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, confirming that the RTX 5090 has ample power to run Lockdown Protocol at maximum detail in 4K without compromise.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows the system achieves an average of 85.3 FPS on the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 resolution, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, as the system maintains an average of 133.9 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while still delivering a frame rate that far exceeds the 60 FPS threshold and is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

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

A: At the Ultra preset, performance drops from 179.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 85.3 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 94.5 FPS. This is a substantial decrease, but the final 4K frame rate remains excellent.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 overkill for this game at 1080p?

A: The data suggests yes for maximum frame rates, as even the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces 179.8 FPS. The Low preset reaches 290.5 FPS. This level of performance is far beyond what a standard 60 Hz or even 144 Hz monitor can display, making the GPU's power more relevant at higher resolutions.

Q: Which is more demanding, the High or Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset is more demanding than High in terms of frame rate cost. At 2560x1440, Medium averages 199.8 FPS, while High averages 174 FPS, a difference of 25.8 FPS. This pattern holds at all tested resolutions, where High settings consistently produce lower average frame rates than Medium.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all settings in 4K?

A: Yes. The lowest average frame rate recorded for the system at 3840x2160 is 85.3 FPS on the Ultra preset. All other settings—High, Medium, and Low—produce higher averages (113, 126.4, and 180 FPS respectively), confirming that every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for how other hardware would behave in this system. The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32,279, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, scores 32,233, a negligible 0.1% difference. This indicates that in CPU-bound scenarios, these two processors would deliver nearly identical performance. Other close rivals include the Intel Core i9-11900 (32,226, 0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32,354, 0.2% faster), and the Intel Core i7-12800H (32,121, 0.5% slower). All of these CPUs are within a 0.5% performance band, meaning the choice between them would have virtually no impact on Lockdown Protocol's frame rates, as the game is heavily GPU-bound at these settings.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the average benchmark score is 79,842, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are a mix of workstation and mobile parts. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605, which is 0.3% slower. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396, 0.6% slower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, 1.1% slower. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80,959, which is 1.4% faster than the RTX 5090 in this specific benchmark aggregate. However, these rivals are not direct consumer gaming equivalents; the Tesla parts are datacenter accelerators, and the AMD parts are mobile or professional workstation GPUs. In practical gaming terms for Lockdown Protocol, the RTX 5090's massive memory bandwidth and shading power provide the raw performance seen in the measured FPS data.

The Verdict

The verdict is unequivocal: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol with exceptional performance at every resolution and setting combination tested. The data confirms that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and this system clears it by a wide margin in all scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the system averages 85.3 FPS on the Ultra preset, making it fully capable of maxed-out 4K gaming. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 133.9 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz monitors. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 179.8 FPS, suitable for the highest refresh rate displays. The bottleneck is never the hardware; the only limiting factor would be a monitor's refresh rate. This is a top-tier configuration for this game, delivering a flawless experience regardless of how the user prioritizes visual quality or frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-14400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The performance scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck. This is evident from the frame rate progression: as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the average FPS drops significantly, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance.

For example, at the Ultra preset, the system produces 179.8 FPS at 1920x1080, 133.9 FPS at 2560x1440, and 85.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This scaling pattern shows that the RTX 5090's workload increases proportionally with pixel count. The i5-14400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, is more than capable of feeding the GPU with draw calls and game logic data, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p where CPU load is typically highest. The data does not show a CPU bottleneck at any resolution; the frame rates continue to rise as resolution falls, indicating the CPU can handle the game's engine demands without limiting the GPU.

The role of the CPU becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions. The jump from 4K to 1440p yields a 48.6 FPS increase on Ultra (from 85.3 to 133.9), while the jump from 1440p to 1080p yields a 45.9 FPS increase (from 133.9 to 179.8). These similar increments suggest that the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU's output demands at all tested settings. The game is heavily reliant on the GPU's raw fill rate and shader performance, making the RTX 5090 the single most important component for achieving these high frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings are those that maximize visual quality while maintaining an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS. Since the system clears this threshold with ease at every preset, the best settings are always the highest available, Ultra.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 179.8 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity while still offering a frame rate that is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor. The Low preset offers 290.5 FPS, but the visual compromise is unnecessary given the Ultra preset's excellent performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best option, averaging 133.9 FPS. This is a perfect pairing for 144 Hz QHD monitors, offering both high detail and smooth motion. The Medium preset at 199.8 FPS is available for those seeking even higher frame rates, but Ultra's 133.9 FPS is already well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a superior visual experience.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the top pick, with an average of 85.3 FPS. This is a playable and smooth frame rate for a 4K display, especially for a fast-paced FPS. The High preset at 113 FPS is an alternative for users who prefer a higher refresh rate over maximum detail, but the data shows that Ultra is a completely viable and recommended setting for 4K gaming. In all cases, the system provides a definitive answer: max out the settings and enjoy the game.