Lockdown Protocol

Can the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination run Lockdown Protocol? The recorded data shows a clear pattern: this pairing delivers playable frame rates across most resolution and settings combinations, with the only significant struggles appearing at 4K with higher presets. The measurements provide a detailed look into how this specific CPU and GPU duo behaves in this FPS title, revealing where the performance ceiling sits and how the system scales under load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for Lockdown Protocol are organized by resolution and graphics preset, with the average frame rate recorded for each combination. At 1920x1080, the system performs strongly across all settings. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 159 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the GPU is not the primary constraint at this resolution. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS, showing consistent performance even during intense scenes. High settings yield an average of 99 FPS, while Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, still maintain a solid 74 FPS average. This means even at the highest quality setting at 1080p, the combination clears the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected but remains respectable. Low settings produce an average of 117 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings deliver 83 FPS on average, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS, indicating that frame times are stable enough for competitive play. High settings average 72 FPS, which is above the playable threshold. Ultra settings, however, drop to an average of 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS mark, suggesting that the most demanding preset at this resolution will cause noticeable stutter or slowdown.

At 3840x2160, the performance ceiling becomes more apparent. Low settings yield an average of 75 FPS, which is playable, but the margins shrink quickly. Medium settings average 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS, showing that frame rates can dip below comfortable levels during action. High settings drop to 47 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 35 FPS, both of which are not suitable for smooth gameplay. This resolution clearly stresses the GPU, and only the Low preset maintains a consistent 60 FPS average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance between the Intel Core i5-14600K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER shifts depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is significant, with the average frame rate dropping from 159 FPS to 74 FPS, a reduction of more than half. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the GPU is the primary factor, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed frames quickly, and the graphics card becomes the bottleneck when settings increase. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, indicated by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2064, supports this interpretation, as it can handle the game logic and draw calls without limiting the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is more moderate. Low settings produce 117 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS, a reduction of about 54%. This pattern indicates that the GPU is still the dominant constraint, but the CPU’s role becomes slightly more pronounced as the resolution increases, since the per-frame workload grows. The CPU’s multi-core capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491, ensures that it does not become a limiting factor even when the GPU is under heavier load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting component. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is stark: 75 FPS versus 35 FPS, showing that the RTX 2060 SUPER cannot maintain high frame rates at this resolution when settings are cranked up. The CPU’s performance is less relevant here, as the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth, 448.0 GB/s, are the deciding factors. The data shows that the CPU scales well across resolutions, but the GPU’s capabilities define the playability envelope.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing ranks 2630 out of 3714 total combinations. This places it in the lower half of tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, it is not among the top performers. The percentile ranking for the CPU is 90, meaning it outperforms 90% of all CPUs in the database, while the GPU ranks in the 62nd percentile. This disparity explains why the overall combo rank is not higher: the GPU holds the system back relative to the CPU’s strong showing.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, which is 0.2% slower, and the AMD EPYC 4345P, which is 0.3% faster. These differences are minimal, showing that the i5-14600K sits at a performance plateau where small variations do not significantly impact gaming. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, are within 0.4% of its average score, meaning that swapping to a similar-tier GPU would produce almost identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded data, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with all presets, including Ultra, maintaining an average of 74 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system is playable at High, Medium, and Low settings, with High averaging 72 FPS, but Ultra drops below the 60 FPS threshold at 54 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 75 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra all fall short of 60 FPS, with averages of 53, 47, and 35 FPS respectively. The verdict is straightforward: this combination is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but 4K requires sacrificing graphical quality to maintain smooth performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 74 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting at 1440p for a smooth experience?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 72 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which produces an average of 75 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 53, 47, and 35 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K is nearly identical in performance to the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, with a delta of -0.2%, and slightly slower than the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.3%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar options?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is within 0.4% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and 0.5% of the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, so these alternatives would perform nearly identically.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this system?

A: The lowest average is 35 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The lowest minimum frame rate is 45 FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the recommended choice. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are playable with an average of 74 FPS, so this is the best option for visual quality without sacrificing performance. At 2560x1440, High settings provide an average of 72 FPS, making it the highest quality preset that stays above the threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve an average of 75 FPS, so this is the only viable preset for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, which is 0.2% slower, and the AMD EPYC 4345P, which is 0.3% faster. Both would produce nearly identical results in Lockdown Protocol, so users with these processors can expect similar frame rates. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX is 0.7% faster, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% slower, all within a narrow performance band.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is 0.4% slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5% slower, meaning these cards would deliver almost the same average FPS. The AMD Radeon RX 460 is 1.5% faster, and the Intel Arc A770M is 1.6% faster, but these differences are small enough that gameplay experience would be virtually unchanged. Upgrading to any of these alternatives would not significantly alter the performance profile described in this analysis.