Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a strong, predominantly high-refresh-rate experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing that the combo is capable of clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution, provided the settings are chosen appropriately. Benchmark results indicate a system that scales predictably with resolution and detail level, offering the most headroom at 1080p and requiring careful preset selection at 4K. The measured FPS data, drawn from the fact pack, provides a clear picture of where this configuration excels and where its limits lie.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system’s performance is the most constrained, yet still playable in the right conditions. With High settings, the average FPS lands at 59, which is just a single frame shy of the 60 FPS playability threshold, making it a borderline option. Dropping to Medium settings yields a more comfortable average of 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS, indicating some frame-time variance but generally smooth gameplay. Low settings push the average up to 95 FPS, offering a substantial performance boost for competitive play. Ultra settings, however, prove too demanding, with the average falling to 44 FPS, which is below the acceptable playability line.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the data shows a significant improvement in frame rates across all presets. Low settings deliver an average of 147 FPS, making for an exceptionally fluid experience. Medium settings produce 104 FPS on average, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, showcasing a stable performance envelope. High settings still hold strong at 91 FPS average. Even Ultra settings maintain an average of 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, though with less headroom than the lower presets. This resolution represents a sweet spot for the hardware, balancing visual fidelity with performance.

At 1920x1080, the combination shows its full potential, with every preset achieving well above 60 FPS. Low settings hit an average of 200 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings average 142 FPS, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS, demonstrating very consistent frame pacing. High settings reach 124 FPS on average, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 93 FPS average. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU combo is rarely the limiting factor, providing a thoroughly enjoyable experience regardless of the graphical configuration chosen.

Best Settings per Resolution

For the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS, the data identifies a clear winner at each resolution. At 3840x2160, Medium settings are the optimal choice, delivering an average of 67 FPS. While High settings are close at 59 FPS, they fall below the threshold, so Medium is the highest preset that guarantees a playable experience. Low settings at 4K provide higher frame rates, but Medium offers a better balance between visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are the best choice, as the data shows an average of 68 FPS. This means users can enable the highest visual fidelity preset available and still maintain a frame rate above the 60 FPS playability line. The 20-core processor and 16 GB graphics card work in tandem to make this possible, with the GPU’s generous memory buffer handling the resolution’s demands.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are again the top pick, achieving an average of 93 FPS. This provides a substantial margin over the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring that even in intense firefights, the frame rate is unlikely to dip into unplayable territory. The data confirms that at this resolution, the system is capable of running the game at its highest preset without compromise.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700F sits in a tight performance cluster. The Intel Xeon 6505P is a near-identical match, with a benchmark score that is only 0.2% lower, making it a functionally equivalent alternative for this game. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 0.3% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 0.6% faster in synthetic tests. The AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% ahead. These deltas are minimal, meaning that in Lockdown Protocol, the choice between these processors would yield virtually indistinguishable frame rates, as the game’s performance is more heavily influenced by the graphics card at most settings.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7700’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X, which scores 0.1% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 9060, which is 1% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 is 1.1% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads the group by 1.7%. These small percentage differences suggest that a system with an RTX 3060 Ti would produce nearly identical FPS numbers in Lockdown Protocol, making it a viable alternative for those considering team green. Similarly, the RX 9060 would be a close match, though slightly slower. The data implies that the RX 7700 offers performance in line with these established cards, with no single rival holding a decisive advantage in this specific title.

The Verdict

The core question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol is answered decisively by the benchmark data. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset’s 93 FPS average is particularly notable, as it offers the best visual experience without sacrificing playability. At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive; all four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 68 FPS. This makes 1440p a viable target for users who want higher resolution without dropping to lower settings.

The situation at 3840x2160 is more nuanced. The verdict data lists Low and Medium as the only playable settings, with Medium being the best at 67 FPS. High settings at 59 FPS are technically unplayable by the 60 FPS standard, and Ultra at 44 FPS is not a viable option. Therefore, the system can run the game at 4K, but only with reduced graphical fidelity. The overall conclusion is that this hardware combo is a strong performer for Lockdown Protocol, delivering excellent results at 1080p and 1440p, while offering a playable but more limited experience at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i7-14700F and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 becomes clear when examining the scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, particularly at Low settings with a 200 FPS average. This suggests that the GPU is not being fully utilized, and the system’s performance is more likely constrained by the CPU’s single-thread capabilities, though the 14700F’s strong single-core score of 4257 in Passmark indicates it handles this well. As the resolution increases to 1440p, the frame rates drop, but the GPU is now more engaged, as evidenced by the smaller gap between Low and Ultra presets (147 FPS vs. 68 FPS). This trend intensifies at 4K, where the GPU becomes the dominant factor; the difference between Low (95 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) is stark, indicating that the RX 7700’s rendering capacity is the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

The data shows that the GPU’s role grows in importance as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push frames well beyond what the GPU can render, but at 4K, the GPU is saturated, and the CPU waits. The 14700F’s 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample processing power for the game’s logic, but they are not the limiting factor in this pairing. The RX 7700, with its 16 GB of memory and 256-bit bus, handles the data throughput required by higher resolutions, but its raw compute power (25.18 TFLOPS FP32) is what ultimately determines the maximum frame rate at 4K Ultra. For users prioritizing high refresh rates at 1080p, the CPU is the more critical component; for those targeting 4K, the GPU is the deciding factor.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 holds a rank of 1709 out of 3714 total combos. This places it in the upper half of all configurations, indicating that it is a solid mid-to-high-tier option for this game. The percentile data for the individual components supports this: the CPU is in the 91st percentile among all processors, while the GPU is in the 58th percentile among all graphics cards. The combo rank reflects the GPU’s more modest standing, which drags the overall position down from what the CPU alone would suggest.

The rank of 1709 out of 3714 means that a significant number of configurations are slower, but also that a substantial portion are faster. This is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, but it is far from a low-end one. The data indicates that the system will provide a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, which is more than sufficient for most players. The GPU’s 58th percentile ranking suggests that users seeking higher frame rates at 4K or with ray tracing enabled would need to look at more powerful graphics cards, but for standard rasterized gameplay, this combo is well-positioned. The benchmark results confirm that the Core i7-14700F is not holding back the RX 7700 at any resolution, making the GPU the primary determinant of the overall ranking.