Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing that 4K gaming is possible but requires a compromise on graphical fidelity. Benchmark results indicate that this combo ranks in the 46th percentile of all tested configurations for this title, placing it in the upper half of the database’s tested hardware pool.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, allowing for the Ultra preset to be used at an average of 93 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing frame rate, as the minimum recorded performance at this setting remains well above the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, achieving an average of 68 FPS. This is a significant jump from the High preset at 91 FPS down to Ultra, but the Ultra setting still maintains a playable average. The data shows that the GPU has enough headroom at this resolution to handle the most demanding preset, though the margin above 60 FPS is narrower than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Medium preset is the most demanding configuration that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 67 FPS. While the High preset posts an average of 59 FPS, it falls below the playable threshold, and the Ultra preset drops to 44 FPS. The Low preset runs at 95 FPS, but the Medium preset offers a better balance of visual quality and performance for 4K displays.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the system averages 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The most demanding playable preset at this resolution is Medium, averaging 67 FPS.

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

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, averaging 68 FPS. This is the best visual setting available while maintaining a frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p with Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the system achieves an average of 200 FPS, indicating that the hardware is heavily unconstrained at this resolution and settings combination.

Q: What are the minimum FPS numbers for Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows minimum averages of 57 FPS at 3840x2160, 88 FPS at 2560x1440, and 121 FPS at 1920x1080 for the Medium preset. Only the 4K result dips below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the combo rank higher in other games?

A: This page only contains data for Lockdown Protocol. In this game, the combo ranks 1709 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the 46th percentile.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data does not isolate individual component bottlenecks. However, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 48618 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 15852 places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, suggesting the GPU is the relative weak point.

How This Combo Ranks

In Lockdown Protocol, the Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination holds the 1709 position out of 3714 tested combos. This places the pairing in the 46th percentile of all configurations the database has measured for this title. The rank indicates that the hardware is capable of delivering a solid experience, but it is not among the elite configurations for this game. The data shows that while the CPU is a high-end performer in synthetic benchmarks, the GPU’s mid-range standing pulls the overall gaming rank down. This ranking suggests that users will find the system capable of running the game smoothly at mainstream resolutions, but it will not dominate the leaderboards for raw frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-14600K’s average benchmark score of 48618 is nearly identical to the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, which scores 48698 with a delta of -0.2%. The AMD EPYC 4345P is also a close match, scoring 48470 with a delta of 0.3%. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48287 with a delta of 0.7%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995 with a delta of -0.8%. These processors would deliver essentially identical performance in CPU-bound scenarios, meaning any of them paired with the RX 7700 would produce comparable results in Lockdown Protocol.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7700’s average score of 15852 sits very close to the AMD Radeon R9 370X, which scores 15862 with a delta of -0.1%. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014 with a delta of -1%, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679 with a delta of 1.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129 with a delta of -1.7%. Swapping the RX 7700 for any of these cards would yield a nearly identical frame rate profile in this game, with the RTX 3060 Ti being the closest competitor in terms of raw score, though it is slightly faster on average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear scaling pattern. The Low preset delivers the highest average at 200 FPS. The Medium preset averages 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS. The High preset drops to 124 FPS, and the Ultra preset maintains 93 FPS. All settings at this resolution stay far above the playable threshold, with the minimum recorded frame rate at Medium being more than double the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. The Low preset averages 147 FPS. The Medium preset averages 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. The High preset posts 91 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 68 FPS. The data shows that even the most demanding settings at this resolution remain playable, though the Ultra preset’s average is only 8 FPS above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. The Low preset averages 95 FPS. The Medium preset averages 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS. The High preset falls to 59 FPS, just below the playable threshold. The Ultra preset bottoms out at 44 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate at Medium settings dips below 60 FPS, indicating that while the average is playable, there are moments where the frame rate will drop noticeably.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with ease on every preset, with the Ultra setting averaging 93 FPS; this is the ideal environment for this hardware. At 2560x1440, the system also runs all presets playably, with Ultra averaging 68 FPS, offering a great balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The system can run the game, but only at the Low and Medium presets. The Medium preset is the best playable option, averaging 67 FPS; however, the minimum frame rate of 57 FPS shows that occasional dips below the threshold will occur. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended at this resolution, as they average 59 FPS and 44 FPS respectively, failing to provide a consistently smooth experience. For users targeting 4K, the data suggests sticking to Medium settings or lowering the resolution to 1440p for a more stable frame rate.