Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers strong measured performance in Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title released on 2024-03-11. Benchmark data shows this combination ranks 1015 out of 3714 tested combos for this game, placing it comfortably above the median. The CPU, a 14-core/20-thread Raptor Lake-R part with a 3.50 GHz base and 5.30 GHz boost clock, sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU, an Ampere-based GA102 with 10 GB GDDR6X memory, lands in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Measured frame rates range from 57.4 FPS at 4K Ultra to 247.9 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that this system can handle the game across most settings and resolutions, with the notable exception of 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: At 4K, the High preset is the best playable setting, delivering an average of 73.9 FPS. Ultra falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold at 57.4 FPS, so High is the maximum preset that maintains smooth performance.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 2560x1440 with all settings maxed?

A: Yes. At 1440p, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 84.4 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the i5-14600KF compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49394, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228) and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 by 0.8%, which scores 49796.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark percentile and average score?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172 and sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA P106-100, scores 23249, which is 0.3% higher.

Q: Is the measured FPS data based on real testing?

A: Yes, the dataIsMeasured field is set to true, meaning the FPS figures come from actual benchmark runs rather than estimates or simulations.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 247.9, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the only setting/resolution combination that exceeds 200 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The relative importance of the CPU and GPU shifts noticeably across resolutions and presets in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the data shows very high frame rates across all presets: Low averages 247.9 FPS, Medium 176.5 FPS, High 157.9 FPS, and Ultra 119.2 FPS. The large gap between Low and Ultra (a drop of 128.7 FPS) indicates that the GPU is heavily stressed by the higher-quality settings, while the CPU has enough headroom to feed frames at these speeds. The i5-14600KF's strong single-thread performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4594 and Geekbench single-core score of 2445, ensures it does not become a bottleneck at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 183.1 FPS, Medium 132.7 FPS, High 113.2 FPS, and Ultra 84.4 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is roughly 54%, compared to about 52% at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is taking on a slightly larger share of the load as resolution increases. At this resolution, the CPU still has sufficient capacity, as evidenced by the 84.4 FPS at Ultra, which remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low averages 117.8 FPS, Medium 81.4 FPS, High 73.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 57.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 60.4 FPS reduction, and the fact that Ultra fails to hit 60 FPS while High succeeds indicates that the RTX 3080's 10 GB GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are stretched thin at 4K with max settings. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution; even a weaker CPU would likely produce similar frame rates because the GPU is saturated. In summary, the i5-14600KF is more than adequate for this game at all tested resolutions, while the RTX 3080 governs performance at 4K and partially at 1440p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are all within a narrow band of the i5-14600KF's 49394 score. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, just 0.3% lower, and would deliver nearly identical gameplay performance in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G at 49196 is 0.4% slower, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 at 48995 is 0.8% slower. On the higher end, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, which is 0.8% faster. These differences are minor enough that a user swapping between these CPUs would see no meaningful change in frame rates, given the GPU-bound nature of this game at higher resolutions.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3080's average score of 23172 is closely matched by several rivals. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, 0.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M at 23273 is 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X at 23276 is 0.4% higher. These deltaPct values are all under half a percent, meaning any of these GPUs would produce essentially the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. However, it is important to note that these rival GPUs may have different memory capacities or feature sets, but based on raw benchmark scores, they are equivalent in this title.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with room to spare at most settings. According to the verdictByResolution data, at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at an average of 73.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is not playable, as it falls to 57.4 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 84.4 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset also clears 60 FPS, with Ultra reaching 119.2 FPS.

For a 60 FPS target, the system is fully capable at 1080p and 1440p with maxed settings. At 4K, users should stick to High or lower to maintain smooth gameplay. The data shows no issues with frame pacing or minimum FPS, as those fields are null in the measured results, but the average FPS figures are consistently above the playable threshold except for 4K Ultra. Overall, this is a solid combination for Lockdown Protocol, particularly for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with average frame rates recorded for each combination. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 117.8 FPS, Medium averages 81.4 FPS, High averages 73.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 57.4 FPS. The progression shows a steep decline as settings increase, with Ultra being the only sub-60 result in the entire dataset.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 183.1 FPS, Medium averages 132.7 FPS, High averages 113.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 84.4 FPS. This resolution offers a balanced experience, with even the most demanding preset staying well above 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 98.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 247.9 FPS, Medium averages 176.5 FPS, High averages 157.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 119.2 FPS. This is the only resolution where all presets exceed 100 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values, so the average figures are the sole metric for performance assessment.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the best setting that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 73.9 FPS. While Low and Medium are also playable, High provides the best visual quality without dropping below the playable threshold. Ultra is not recommended at this resolution, as its 57.4 FPS average falls short of the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 84.4 FPS. This allows users to enable all graphical features while still enjoying smooth performance. The 1440p Ultra result is more than 24 FPS above the playable threshold, providing a comfortable margin for demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, achieving an average of 119.2 FPS. This is nearly double the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring that even the most intense moments in Lockdown Protocol remain fluid. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Low preset at 247.9 FPS is an option for maximum frame rates, but Ultra offers the best balance of visuals and speed.