Lockdown Protocol

This CPU and GPU pairing is a high-end combination, and the benchmark data confirms it is far more than enough for Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Core i5-14600KF sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,394. Its closest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.3% higher score), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (0.8% higher). On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER falls in the 76th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 31,087. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (0.4% lower score), the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (0.4% lower), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (1.4% lower), and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX (1.9% lower). In the game’s own ranking, this specific combo sits at rank 419 out of 3,714 tested combinations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are looking for hardware that would deliver a comparable experience in Lockdown Protocol, the data points to several close matches. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14600KF is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which scores 49,228 (a mere 0.3% difference). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196, 0.4% delta) and Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (48,995, 0.8% delta) are also effectively in the same performance band. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is slightly ahead at 49,796, but the 0.8% delta is negligible in real-world gaming. Any of these processors would be a drop-in equivalent for the i5-14600KF in terms of overall compute capability.

On the GPU side, the picture is slightly different but still shows very close grouping. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, which actually scores slightly higher at 31,206 (a -0.4% delta from the RTX card’s perspective). The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (31,220, -0.4%) and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (31,532, -1.4%) are also within a couple of percent. The NVIDIA TITAN RTX (31,676, -1.9%) is marginally ahead. For Lockdown Protocol, these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates. The practical takeaway is that this system has no single bottleneck; swapping in any of these near-identical alternatives would not change the game's performance profile in any measurable way.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily GPU-bound at lower settings. The jump from Low (306.2 FPS) to Ultra (145 FPS) is a 52.6% drop in performance, which is a massive scaling factor that points to the GPU being the limiting factor at this resolution. The CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER at 1080p, so the graphics card dictates the frame rate. The difference between Medium (216.5 FPS) and High (192.7 FPS) is smaller, but the trend is consistent: higher presets cost more GPU resources.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s workload increases, but the CPU still has headroom. The scaling from Low (222.5 FPS) to Ultra (103.4 FPS) is a 53.5% reduction, which is nearly identical to the 1080p drop. This suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is still the primary constraint even at 1440p. However, the absolute frame rates are lower across the board, which is expected as pixel count increases. The CPU is not showing signs of being a bottleneck here, as the frame rates remain high enough that the GPU is clearly the one doing the heavy lifting.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes even more dominant. The scaling from Low (144.1 FPS) to Ultra (67.6 FPS) is a 53.1% reduction, again a very similar curve. This consistency across resolutions indicates that the i5-14600KF is not a limiting factor in this game. The CPU’s single-thread score of 4,594 in Cinebench R23 and its Passmark single-thread score of 4,273 are strong enough to keep up with the GPU’s demands. In short, for Lockdown Protocol, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the component that determines playability at all resolutions, while the i5-14600KF provides ample compute headroom without ever becoming the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data set includes average FPS for every resolution and preset combination, and the results are consistently high. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 306.2 FPS on Low, 216.5 FPS on Medium, 192.7 FPS on High, and 145 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p numbers are so high that they exceed the refresh rate of most monitors, meaning the system is never visually strained at this resolution. Even at Ultra, the 145 FPS average is more than double the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent. Low settings produce 222.5 FPS, Medium drops to 158.2 FPS, High comes in at 139 FPS, and Ultra still manages 103.4 FPS. The step from Medium to High is a 12.1% drop, while High to Ultra is a 25.6% drop, indicating that the Ultra preset is noticeably more demanding. Still, every setting at 1440p clears the 60 FPS mark by a wide margin, making this resolution perfectly playable with any preset.

At 3840x2160, the system starts to feel the pressure, but it remains comfortably playable. Low settings hit 144.1 FPS, Medium drops to 104 FPS, High comes in at 91.6 FPS, and Ultra is the only setting that approaches the threshold, with 67.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 27.8%, and Medium to High is 11.9%, while High to Ultra is a 26.2% drop. Even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is above 60, so the system never falls below playable performance in this test set. There are no min or max FPS values provided in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 67.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it still clears the bar.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in this game?

A: All three tested resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) are fully playable at all settings. The highest frame rates are at 1080p, where the average FPS ranges from 145 on Ultra to 306.2 on Low. For a balance of visual quality and speed, 1440p Ultra at 103.4 FPS is a strong choice.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 31,087. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, scores 31,206, which is 0.4% higher. The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (31,220) and NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (31,532) are also within 1.4% of its score.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600KF a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in this game?

A: The data suggests no. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 49,394 places it at the 90th percentile, and the FPS scaling across resolutions is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, scores 49,228, showing that the i5 is already at the top of its class.

Q: What is the least demanding preset that still looks good at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce 139 FPS, which is close to the Medium preset’s 158.2 FPS. High is only a 12.1% drop from Medium, so it offers a better visual experience without a significant performance penalty.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in the tested configurations?

A: No. The lowest recorded average FPS is 67.6 at 3840x2160 Ultra. Every other combination of resolution and settings produces an average above 91 FPS.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 145. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, delivering 103.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 67.6 FPS. In every single tested configuration, the average frame rate remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and most are far above it.

The data shows that this is not a system that merely "runs" the game; it dominates it. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that they would be wasted on standard 60Hz or 144Hz monitors unless you have a very high refresh rate display. At 1440p, you can max out every setting and still have a 100+ FPS experience, which is ideal for a fast-paced FPS. At 4K, you can still run Ultra settings and stay above 60 FPS, which is the benchmark for smooth gameplay. The combination is ranked 419 out of 3,714 tested, placing it in the top 11.3% of all tested configurations for this game. There is no scenario in the data where this system struggles.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that keeps the average FPS at or above 60 is listed here, based on the measured data.

• 1920x1080: Ultra is the best setting, with an average FPS of 145. This is the highest preset available, and it still delivers more than double the 60 FPS threshold. There is no reason to lower any settings at this resolution.
• 2560x1440: Ultra is again the best setting, with an average FPS of 103.4. This is a very comfortable margin above 60 FPS, so you can enable every visual enhancement without concern. The step down to High would give you 139 FPS, but that extra speed is unlikely to be necessary for most players.
• 3840x2160: Ultra is the best setting, with an average FPS of 67.6. This is the only resolution where the margin above 60 FPS is relatively slim, but it is still a positive margin. If you want a larger buffer, High settings at 91.6 FPS is the next step down, but Ultra remains playable.

In all cases, the system’s performance is sufficient to run the game at its highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and the i5-14600KF’s strong single-thread performance ensure that neither component is a limiting factor in Lockdown Protocol.