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Lockdown Protocol
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1440p (2K / QHD)
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 32 | 43 | 49 | 69 |
| 1440p QHD | 50 | 66 | 76 | 107 |
| 1080p Full HD | 68 | 90 | 103 | 146 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Lockdown Protocol on Your System
The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 presents a specific performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS. The data shows a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but runs into a hard wall at 4K, with the GPU acting as the primary constraint. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, identifies optimal settings per resolution, and clarifies the role each component plays in the game's performance.
Measured FPS Breakdown
The measured FPS data for this combination reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160 (4K), the system struggles under load. With the Ultra preset, the average frame rate drops to 32 FPS, which is well below the playable threshold. The High preset improves this to an average of 43 FPS, but this is still not smooth enough for competitive play. The Medium preset shows an average of 49 FPS with minimums of 42 and maximums of 56 FPS, indicating noticeable frame pacing issues. The only viable setting at 4K is the Low preset, which delivers an average of 69 FPS.
Moving down to 2560x1440 (1440p), the picture improves significantly. The Ultra preset manages an average of 50 FPS, which is close to but not quite at the 60 FPS target. High settings produce a comfortable average of 66 FPS, making it a solid choice for a smoother experience. The Medium preset averages 76 FPS, with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 87 FPS, providing a good balance of visual quality and performance. The Low preset is the standout performer here, reaching an average of 107 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.
At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combination shows its full strength. The Ultra preset yields an average of 68 FPS, proving that the game is fully playable at maximum settings. The High preset pushes the average to 90 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 103 FPS, with a minimum of 88 and a maximum of 119 FPS. The Low preset delivers an exceptional average of 146 FPS, ensuring maximum fluidity for competitive scenarios. The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution decreases, the average FPS increases, and the gap between presets widens, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.
Best Settings per Resolution
The benchmark data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or higher at each resolution.
- 3840x2160: The Low preset is the only playable option, delivering an average of 69 FPS. The High, Medium, and Ultra presets all fall below the 60 FPS target.
- 2560x1440: The High preset is the best choice, maintaining an average of 66 FPS. This allows for a visually richer experience while staying comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset also works well, but High is the most demanding playable setting.
- 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is fully playable, with an average of 68 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the data, and the system handles it without issue.
For users prioritizing maximum frame rates over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1080p offers an average of 146 FPS, and at 1440p it provides 107 FPS. The data suggests that 1080p Ultra is the sweet spot for this hardware, balancing visual quality with a playable frame rate.
CPU and GPU Roles
The benchmark results indicate that the AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the decisive factor in this system's performance in Lockdown Protocol, particularly as resolution increases. This is evident from the FPS scaling between presets. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 78 FPS (146 vs. 68), which is a massive performance swing driven by GPU load. At 1440p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 57 FPS (107 vs. 50), and at 4K, it is 37 FPS (69 vs. 32). This shrinking gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is saturated and becomes the limiting factor.
The Intel Core i5-14600KF, with its strong single-threaded performance (evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4594), is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, the system can achieve high frame rates across all presets, suggesting that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this scenario. However, as the resolution increases and the GPU's rendering workload grows, the CPU's role diminishes. The consistent frame rates at 4K across different presets (43, 49, 69 FPS) are indicative of a GPU-bound situation where the CPU has ample headroom.
Therefore, the data suggests that a user upgrading from a weaker CPU would see limited gains in Lockdown Protocol, as the RX 6600 is the primary constraint. Conversely, upgrading the GPU would yield substantial improvements, especially at 1440p and 4K, where the CPU's performance is sufficient to support a more powerful graphics card.
The Verdict
Based on the measured data, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but its capability is strictly limited by resolution.
- 1920x1080: This is the target resolution for this hardware. The system runs the game exceptionally well, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 68 FPS, and all other presets clearing the 60 FPS mark. It can handle any setting at this resolution.
- 2560x1440: The system is also capable here, but with caveats. The High preset is the best choice, averaging 66 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 50 FPS, so users must be willing to compromise on visual settings to maintain a smooth experience.
- 3840x2160: The system is not suitable for 4K gaming in this title. Only the Low preset manages to stay above 60 FPS, averaging 69 FPS. All higher settings are unplayable, with the Ultra preset dropping to 32 FPS.
In summary, the i5-14600KF and RX 6600 combination is a solid 1080p gaming setup that can also handle 1440p with adjusted settings. It is not a 4K-capable machine for modern FPS games like Lockdown Protocol.
Similar Performance Alternatives
Looking at the nearest rivals for both components provides context for similar hardware that would behave comparably in this game.
For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14600KF is closely matched by several processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has an average benchmark score of 49228, which is only 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is similarly close at 49196 (0.4% lower). The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is also a near-peer at 48995 (0.8% lower). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is slightly faster at 49796 (0.8% higher). In practice, any of these CPUs would deliver a nearly identical experience in Lockdown Protocol, as the game's performance is not CPU-limited at the resolutions tested.
For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 is bracketed by several NVIDIA options. The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile are the closest matches, with average scores of 19030 and 19049, respectively (0.0% and -0.1% difference). The NVIDIA Tesla K20m scores 19089 (-0.3%), and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954 (0.4% higher). A user with any of these GPUs would expect very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the caveat that some are mobile or workstation parts with different power and driver characteristics.
FAQ
Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with high settings?
A: No. The data shows the High preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves a playable average of 69 FPS.
Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this system?
A: The best experience is at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, which delivers an average of 68 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that still maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS.
Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in Lockdown Protocol?
A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. This is evident from the large FPS differences between presets at 1080p (146 to 68 FPS) and the shrinking differences as resolution increases, indicating the GPU's rendering capacity is the limiting factor.
Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to other GPUs in terms of overall performance?
A: The RX 6600's average benchmark score is 19036, placing it in the 63rd percentile. It is most similar to the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 and GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile, which have nearly identical average scores.
Q: What kind of frame rates can I expect at 1440p with medium settings?
A: With the Medium preset at 2560x1440, you can expect an average of 76 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, providing a smooth and consistent experience.
Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600KF a strong performer compared to other CPUs?
A: Yes. The i5-14600KF ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49394. It is closely matched with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core Ultra 5 245, which are within 1% of its performance.