Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 represents a top-tier combination for Lockdown Protocol. The data indicates this system delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the RTX 5090 posting an average benchmark score of 79,842 and the i5-14600KF scoring 49,394. This analysis walks through the measured performance data, comparing the combo against similar hardware and detailing exactly what frame rates to expect at each resolution and quality preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware configurations would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol. For the Intel Core i5-14600KF, the closest alternatives are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49,228, which is only 0.3% lower than the i5-14600KF. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G sits at 49,196, a 0.4% deficit. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 trails by 0.8% with a score of 48,995. On the higher side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 leads by 0.8% with a score of 49,796. These deltas are negligible for gaming purposes, meaning a system built with any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the rival landscape is more unusual. The closest match is the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which scores 79,605 — a 0.3% difference. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB comes in at 79,396, 0.6% behind. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% slower with a score of 78,940, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% faster at 80,959. These are primarily workstation and mobile parts, so the comparison is more about raw compute similarity than direct gaming alternatives. In practice, the RTX 5090 sits at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, and the i5-14600KF sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs, so both components are firmly in the upper echelon of available hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3,714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 65th. That places it in the top 2% of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the individual component percentiles. The ranking reflects that while the RTX 5090 is a flagship GPU, the i5-14600KF is a mid-to-high-end CPU rather than a top-tier flagship, so some combinations with faster processors may edge it out. Nevertheless, the data shows the combo delivers playable frame rates at every resolution and preset tested, including 4K Ultra at 83 FPS average, which indicates the CPU is not bottlenecking the GPU to any meaningful degree in this title.

The rank of 65 also suggests that the combination is well-balanced for Lockdown Protocol specifically. The game appears to scale well with both CPU and GPU resources, as evidenced by the strong performance across all settings. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is likely small, given that the i5-14600KF is only 0.8% behind the fastest rival listed.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 83, which is 23 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The highest average is 335 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 175 at 1920x1080 to 83 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 92 FPS or roughly 53%.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in the measured data?

A: No. The lowest recorded minimum FPS is 108, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. All other Minimum FPS values are either absent from the data or higher.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest gap between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the gap between Low (335 FPS) and Ultra (175 FPS) is 160 FPS, which is the largest absolute difference across all resolutions.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's performance consistent with its nearest rivals?

A: Yes. The RTX 5090 scores 79,842, which is within 1.4% of all four nearest rivals listed, ranging from 78,940 to 80,959.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol with ease at all tested configurations. The verdict data shows that all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at every resolution tested, meaning they all achieve an average FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 83 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 128 FPS average. At 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 175 FPS average. The system has substantial headroom at lower resolutions, with 1080p Low producing 335 FPS average, which is more than five times the playable threshold.

The minimum FPS data reinforces this verdict. At 4K Medium, the minimum recorded frame rate is 108, well above 60 FPS. While minimum values are not provided for every configuration, the available data shows no instance where the system approaches the 60 FPS floor. This combination is not merely playable — it delivers a high-refresh-rate experience even at 4K Ultra.

CPU and GPU Roles

Examining the scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component plays a larger role in Lockdown Protocol. The GPU clearly dominates the performance equation. Moving from 1920x1080 Ultra (175 FPS) to 3840x2160 Ultra (83 FPS) represents a 52.6% performance drop, which is exactly the kind of scaling expected when the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The i5-14600KF appears more than sufficient for this game, as even at 1080p Low — the most CPU-sensitive configuration — the system produces 335 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not limiting frame output.

The preset scaling further confirms the GPU's dominance. At 1080p, dropping from Ultra to Low increases FPS from 175 to 335, a 91% improvement. At 4K, the same preset change goes from 83 to 178 FPS, a 114% improvement. The fact that Low settings provide a larger relative gain at 4K indicates the GPU is heavily loaded at higher resolutions and presets, while the CPU maintains consistent performance across all settings. The i5-14600KF's 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample processing headroom for Lockdown Protocol's FPS workload, even at high frame rates where CPU overhead typically becomes more visible.

Best Settings per Resolution

At each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS average is Ultra. The measured average FPS at these settings is as follows:

• 1920x1080 Ultra: 175 FPS average
• 2560x1440 Ultra: 128 FPS average
• 3840x2160 Ultra: 83 FPS average

All of these exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin. The 4K Ultra result of 83 FPS is particularly notable because it means users can enable the highest quality preset at the highest resolution without compromising the 60 FPS baseline. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1440p Ultra setting at 128 FPS is well-suited for 120Hz displays, while 1080p Ultra at 175 FPS can drive a 144Hz or even 165Hz panel.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance:

3840x2160 (4K):

• High: 111 FPS average
• Low: 178 FPS average
• Medium: 127 FPS average, 108 FPS minimum, 146 FPS maximum
• Ultra: 83 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• High: 171 FPS average
• Low: 276 FPS average
• Medium: 196 FPS average, 167 FPS minimum, 226 FPS maximum
• Ultra: 128 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• High: 234 FPS average
• Low: 335 FPS average
• Medium: 268 FPS average, 227 FPS minimum, 308 FPS maximum
• Ultra: 175 FPS average

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, showing tight frame time consistency. At 4K Medium, the 108 FPS minimum is 45 FPS above the playable threshold. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 167 FPS is nearly three times the threshold. At 1080p Medium, the 227 FPS minimum leaves enormous headroom. The absence of min/max data for other presets does not diminish the overall picture: every average FPS figure is at least 23 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, and the available minimums confirm the system maintains stable performance under load.