Lockdown Protocol

This PC configuration—the Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080—delivers a decisive performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark data showing that every tested preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The measured frame rates are consistently high, indicating that the system has substantial headroom across the board, from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that this combination can run Lockdown Protocol at the highest available preset at all three tested resolutions while maintaining an average frame rate well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. There is no need to compromise on visual quality to achieve smooth gameplay.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, running at an average of 73 FPS. This is a strong result for 4K, showing that the hardware handles the highest load without dipping below the target.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The best preset is also Ultra, with an average of 113 FPS. This provides a significant cushion above the 60 FPS threshold, making for a very fluid experience at high resolution.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): At the most common resolution, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 155 FPS. This result is far beyond the playable threshold, ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate in the data is 333 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: Does the system maintain above 60 FPS at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the frame rate scale when moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 113 FPS at 2560x1440 to 73 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 40 FPS when moving to the higher resolution.

Q: Which preset provides the largest performance jump from the next lower setting at 1080p?

A: Moving from Medium to Low at 1920x1080 increases the average frame rate from 236 FPS to 333 FPS, a gain of 97 FPS.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the data records a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS, with an average of 173 FPS.

Q: Is the system's performance ranked highly among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 205th out of 3714 tested combinations for this game, placing it in the top percentile of systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates show a clear and consistent scaling pattern. The data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions.

• 1920x1080 (1080p):
• Low: Average 333 FPS.
• Medium: Average 236 FPS, with a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS.
• High: Average 206 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 155 FPS.

• 2560x1440 (1440p):
• Low: Average 244 FPS.
• Medium: Average 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS.
• High: Average 151 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 113 FPS.

• 3840x2160 (4K):
• Low: Average 157 FPS.
• Medium: Average 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS.
• High: Average 98 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 73 FPS.

The data reveals that the gap between 1080p and 1440p is substantial, but the step from 1440p to 4K is even more demanding. For example, at Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 155 FPS at 1080p to 113 FPS at 1440p (a 42 FPS drop), and then further down to 73 FPS at 4K (a 40 FPS drop from 1440p). This indicates that 4K resolution, in particular, imposes a heavy load on the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 holds the 205th position. This placement is out of a total of 3714 tested combos, putting it in the top 5.5% of all systems tested. This high ranking confirms that the hardware is exceptionally well-suited for this title, delivering performance that is better than the vast majority of other configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would deliver a similar experience in Lockdown Protocol.

Processor (Intel Core i5-14600KF): The benchmark scores of the closest competitors are nearly identical, suggesting they would yield very similar frame rates. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is the most direct match, with a score just 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is also a close match, at 0.4% higher. Other nearby alternatives include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 at 0.8% higher and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, which is actually 0.8% lower in score. Given these negligible differences, all these CPUs would behave almost identically in-game.

Graphics Card (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080): The GPU's closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, with a score just 0.1% higher. This means it offers essentially the same performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.6% and 2.7% lower, respectively. While the AMD cards are slightly behind in raw compute benchmarks, the differences are small enough that in-game performance would be in the same ballpark, though the RTX 4080 SUPER would be the most smooth swap.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol with maximum settings and a high frame rate at every resolution tested.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The verdict is a clear yes. The best playable setting is Ultra, which holds an average of 73 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The verdict is an emphatic yes. Ultra settings produce an average of 113 FPS, providing a very smooth and responsive experience.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The verdict is a resounding yes. The Ultra preset yields an average of 155 FPS, which is more than enough for high-refresh-rate gaming.

This system does not just meet the playability bar; it exceeds it by a wide margin at all settings and resolutions. The lowest average frame rate recorded across the entire test matrix is 73 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still well above the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

By analyzing the scaling of frame rates across resolutions and settings, we can infer the respective roles of the CPU and GPU in Lockdown Protocol.

The data shows a classic GPU-bound scenario. As resolution increases from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K, the average frame rates drop significantly at every preset. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS goes from 206 at 1080p to 151 at 1440p, and then to 98 at 4K. This consistent decline with resolution is a hallmark of a system where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck, as the demand on the GPU increases with pixel count.

The performance scaling between settings also points to the GPU being the limiting factor. The jump from Low to Medium to High to Ultra creates a clear step-down in performance, which reflects the increasing graphical load on the video card. The CPU, being a high-end 14-core processor, is sufficiently powerful to feed the GPU in this title. The fact that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU load is lowest, the frame rate reaches 333 FPS indicates that the CPU is not holding the system back. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a performance ceiling at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU is less taxed. No such ceiling is apparent in this data. Therefore, the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance, with the CPU providing ample headroom to support it.