Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a benchmarked performance profile in Lockdown Protocol that is heavily dependent on resolution and preset selection. Measured data shows the combo crossing the 60 FPS playable threshold at 4K only on Low and Medium settings, while at 1440p and 1080p, every tested preset achieves playable frame rates. The average FPS figures range from a low of 41.3 at 3840x2160 Ultra to a high of 190.5 at 1920x1080 Low, indicating a wide performance envelope that spans from demanding 4K Ultra to high-refresh 1080p gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol provides a clear picture of how the Core i5-14600KF and RTX 4060 combination scales across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 53.5 on High, 89.2 on Low, 65.6 on Medium, and 41.3 on Ultra. The spread of 48.1 FPS between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K illustrates the substantial cost of the highest quality settings. Notably, the High preset at 4K falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, while Medium just exceeds it. The data shows that at 4K, users must choose between the visual compromise of Low or Medium settings to maintain playable performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the measured averages improve significantly across all presets: 85.5 on High, 140.9 on Low, 100.8 on Medium, and 64.5 on Ultra. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra setting barely maintaining playability at 64.5 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p delivers more than double the frame rate of the 4K Ultra setting, emphasizing the resolution's dramatic impact on performance. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 76.4 FPS, a larger absolute difference than at 4K, but the relative scaling is more favorable for higher settings.

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its strongest results: 119.2 on High, 190.5 on Low, 135.4 on Medium, and 89.4 on Ultra. The 1080p Ultra average of 89.4 FPS is notably higher than the 4K Medium average of 65.6 FPS, demonstrating that resolution has a more pronounced effect on performance than preset quality in this title. The Low preset at 1080p approaches 200 FPS, which would suit high-refresh monitors, while the Ultra preset still maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates that at 1080p, the RTX 4060 has sufficient headroom for the most demanding settings.

The measured FPS values do not include separate minimum or maximum frame rates, so the analysis relies solely on average performance. Across all twelve tested configurations, the average FPS never drops below 41.3, which occurs at 4K Ultra. The pattern across resolutions shows diminishing returns from preset changes at lower resolutions: at 1080p, the difference between Medium and Ultra is 46.0 FPS, while at 4K the same preset change results in a 24.3 FPS difference. This suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor more rapidly at higher resolutions, compressing the performance range between presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14600KF, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 with an average score of 49228 and a deltaPct of 0.3, meaning the i5-14600KF is roughly 0.3% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, trailing by 0.4%, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995, a 0.8% deficit. On the higher side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, which is 0.8% ahead of the i5-14600KF. These deltaPct values indicate that all four rival CPUs perform within a narrow 1.6% band of each other, so swapping the i5-14600KF for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU remains constant.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with an average score of 17666, which is 0.2% faster than the RTX 4060. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, trailing by 0.3%, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, a 0.5% deficit, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, trailing by 0.7%. The close deltaPct values, all within 0.9% of the RTX 4060, suggest that these GPUs would deliver nearly equivalent performance in Lockdown Protocol. However, the measured FPS data applies specifically to the RTX 4060, and the benchmark score similarity does not guarantee identical in-game behavior, though the data suggests comparable throughput.

When considering a system build, pairing the i5-14600KF with a GPU from its nearest rival list, such as the Radeon 780M, would likely produce frame rates within a few percent of the measured values. The CPU's nearest rivals all share similar multicore and single-core characteristics, so the CPU bottleneck behavior in Lockdown Protocol would remain consistent. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the Radeon Pro 560 and HD 7790, represent older or integrated solutions that may lack the RTX 4060's feature set, but the raw benchmark scores indicate similar compute capability for this game's workload.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1980 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the lower-middle portion of the overall distribution, with roughly 53% of tested configurations ranking higher. The percentile position reflects the GPU's modest standing relative to other cards, as the RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. The combo's rank suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer, the GPU holds the pairing back from higher rankings in this FPS title.

The rank of 1980 out of 3714 means that 1734 tested combos performed worse, and 1980 performed better, based on the measured FPS data. This mid-pack positioning indicates that the RTX 4060 is a limiting factor for achieving top-tier performance in Lockdown Protocol. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo delivers only 41.3 FPS, which would rank it near the bottom for that specific configuration, while at 1080p Low, the 190.5 FPS result would place it much higher. The combo's overall rank is an aggregate measure, but the resolution-dependent performance means the ranking varies significantly by settings.

The CPU's high percentile ranking of 90 versus the GPU's 61 percentile highlights the imbalance in this pairing. In Lockdown Protocol, which is an FPS title, the GPU workload typically dominates, so the RTX 4060's lower relative standing directly impacts the combo's rank. The measured FPS data confirms that resolution scaling is steep, with the 4K Ultra average of 41.3 FPS being less than half of the 1080p Ultra average of 89.4 FPS, further indicating that the GPU is the performance ceiling in this configuration.

The Verdict

The verdict on whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates is affirmative for most configurations, with clear limitations at 4K. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best settings that achieve an average of 65.6 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 4K averages 53.5 FPS, which falls short of playability, and Ultra averages 41.3 FPS, making it unplayable by the defined standard. Users targeting 4K must accept reduced visual quality to stay above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best settings at an average of 64.5 FPS. The margin above the threshold is slim for Ultra, but the High preset at 85.5 FPS and Medium at 100.8 FPS provide more comfortable headroom. Low at 140.9 FPS offers high-refresh potential. The 1440p resolution represents the sweet spot for this combo, allowing full visual fidelity while maintaining playable frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the verdict is unequivocally playable across all presets, with Ultra averaging 89.4 FPS, which is well above the threshold. The best settings at 1080p are Ultra, delivering a 29.4 FPS margin over the playable threshold. Low at 190.5 FPS and Medium at 135.4 FPS provide options for very high refresh displays. The data confirms that 1080p is the resolution where the RTX 4060 has the most headroom, making the combo fully capable of running Lockdown Protocol at maximum quality.

The playable threshold of 60 FPS is met or exceeded in 10 of the 12 tested configurations, with only 4K High and 4K Ultra falling short. This indicates that the Core i5-14600KF and RTX 4060 can run the game effectively across the majority of settings, with the primary caveat being that 4K gaming requires sacrificing preset quality. Users with 1440p or 1080p monitors can expect a smooth experience at high settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU roles shift across resolutions in Lockdown Protocol. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 89.2 on Low to 41.3 on Ultra, a reduction of 53.7%. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at 4K, as the increased pixel count and shader complexity overwhelm the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, has sufficient capacity to feed the GPU at this resolution, so frame rates are dictated by the graphics card.

At 2560x1440, the performance spread narrows slightly, with Low at 140.9 FPS and Ultra at 64.5 FPS, a 54.2% reduction. The absolute difference of 76.4 FPS is larger than at 4K, but the percentage change is similar. The CPU begins to play a larger role at this resolution, as the lower pixel count reduces GPU load, allowing the i5-14600KF's strong single-core performance to contribute more significantly. The 1440p Ultra result of 64.5 FPS suggests that both components are working near their limits.

At 1920x1080, the CPU and GPU roles are more balanced. The Low preset achieves 190.5 FPS, which is the highest measured value, and the Ultra preset drops to 89.4 FPS, a 53.1% reduction. The high frame rates at 1080p indicate that neither component is fully saturated, but the scaling between presets shows the GPU still handles the majority of the workload. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking and high PassMark single-thread score of 4273 suggest it can keep pace with the GPU at lower resolutions, where draw calls and physics calculations become more prominent.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset further illustrates the GPU's dominance. For the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops from 89.4 at 1080p to 64.5 at 1440p and 41.3 at 4K, representing reductions of 27.9% and 35.8% respectively. This pattern confirms that the RTX 4060 is the primary performance limiter, as the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with resolution. In contrast, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions, where the 1080p Low result of 190.5 FPS demonstrates that the i5-14600KF can support high frame rates when the GPU is less stressed.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 41.3, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is Medium, which averages 65.6 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 64.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at 1440p are playable, with Low averaging 140.9 FPS and High averaging 85.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790?

A: The Radeon HD 7790 has an average benchmark score of 17666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060's score. This indicates nearly identical raw performance, though the RTX 4060 offers modern features like DLSS and ray tracing cores.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the GPU still dominates, but the CPU plays a larger role than at higher resolutions. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 190.5 FPS, showing that the i5-14600KF can support high frame rates, while the GPU limits the Ultra preset to 89.4 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested configurations?

A: The Core i5-14600KF and RTX 4060 ranks 1980 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU ranks at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 61st percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Are there any settings at 4K that exceed 60 FPS?

A: Yes. The Low preset at 3840x2160 averages 89.2 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 65.6 FPS. Both are above the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra fall below.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average FPS of 65.6. The Low preset also clears the threshold at 89.2 FPS, but Medium provides better visual quality while maintaining playability. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are not playable, with averages of 53.5 and 41.3 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 64.5 FPS. This preset delivers the highest visual quality while staying just above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 85.5 FPS and Medium at 100.8 FPS offer alternative options with more headroom, but Ultra is the most demanding playable configuration.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 89.4. This provides a substantial 29.4 FPS margin above the playable threshold, making it the recommended configuration for maximum quality. The data shows that the combo has significant performance reserves at 1080p, as even the most demanding preset does not approach the GPU's limits.