Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination ranks 1461st out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper portion of the database. This is a measured configuration, meaning the frame rates come from direct testing rather than estimation. The combo sits comfortably above the median, and the data shows it delivers playable performance across most settings at 4K, with headroom for high refresh rates at lower resolutions. The pairing of a high-end 20-core CPU with a mid-range RDNA 3 GPU creates a balanced platform for this FPS title, though the exact balance shifts depending on the resolution and preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The 1461st position out of 3714 combos places this system in the 60th percentile of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. This is not a top-tier ranking, but it is solidly above average, indicating that the combo outperforms the majority of systems in the database. The ranking reflects the GPU’s position more than the CPU’s, since the RX 7700 XT sits at the 67th percentile among all GPUs, while the i7-14700F ranks at the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, but the gap is not extreme enough to cripple performance.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo can handle the game well at mainstream resolutions. The measured frame rates show that at 1440p, all four presets exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, and at 1080p, even the most demanding Ultra preset produces over 100 FPS. At 4K, the situation tightens: Ultra falls below 60 FPS, but High, Medium, and Low all remain playable. The rank of 1461 suggests that while there are many faster systems, this combo offers a wide range of playable settings without requiring significant compromises.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component importance as resolution changes. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence because the GPU can render frames quickly enough to expose processor limitations. The i7-14700F’s strength shows here: at Low settings, the combo reaches 220.3 FPS, which is 41% higher than the 156.2 FPS at Medium. This large jump from Low to Medium indicates that the GPU is still the bottleneck at Medium, but the CPU’s 28 threads and high boost clock allow it to feed the GPU effectively at lower settings.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to dominate more noticeably. The scaling from Low to Medium is less dramatic: 157.8 FPS down to 111.7 FPS, a 29% drop. This suggests that the GPU is working harder and the CPU’s role diminishes. The difference between Medium and High is even smaller, with High producing 100.8 FPS, only 10% lower than Medium. This is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the graphics card is the primary constraint.

At 4K, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for performance. The Ultra preset drops to 46.3 FPS, which is 37% lower than High at 65.7 FPS. The gap between High and Medium is 11%, and the gap between Medium and Low is 30% (73.6 to 105.8 FPS). This steep drop-off at Ultra shows that the RX 7700 XT’s 12 GB of memory and 192-bit bus are pushed to their limits at 4K. The CPU’s role is negligible here; the GPU’s compute throughput (35.17 TFLOPS) and memory bandwidth (432.0 GB/s) determine the outcome.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for each component, several configurations would behave similarly. For the CPU, the closest alternatives are the Intel Xeon 6505P (0.2% slower), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (0.3% faster), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.6% faster), and the AMD EPYC 7313P (0.8% faster). All four are within 1% of the i7-14700F’s average benchmark score, meaning they would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 9 7900X is the most practical alternative for gaming, as the Xeon and EPYC chips are server-oriented, but the data shows the performance delta is negligible.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (0.5% faster), the RTX 4060 Mobile (0.8% slower), the RTX 2080 (1.5% slower), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (1.7% faster). The RTX 5060 Mobile and RTX 4060 Mobile are laptop parts, so comparing them directly to a desktop card is unusual, but the benchmark scores indicate they perform within 1% of the RX 7700 XT. The RTX 2080 is a desktop card from a previous generation, and its 1.5% deficit means it would produce almost identical frame rates. The RX 5700 is an older AMD card, but its 1.7% advantage suggests it could slightly outperform the RX 7700 XT in this game, despite having half the memory bandwidth.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary. At 4K, the verdict lists High, Medium, and Low as playable, with High being the best settings at 65.7 FPS average. Ultra at 4K falls short at 46.3 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, all four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 72.9 FPS average. At 1080p, the same is true, but Ultra reaches 101.9 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

The practical takeaway is that this system is well-suited for 1440p gaming, where it can run the highest preset at 72.9 FPS, and it handles 1080p with ease, even at Ultra. For 4K, users must dial settings down to High to maintain smooth performance. The 65.7 FPS at 4K High is a solid result, but those seeking 4K Ultra will need a more powerful GPU. The 12 GB of VRAM on the RX 7700 XT is sufficient for High settings at 4K, but the 46.3 FPS at Ultra suggests the memory bandwidth or compute power is insufficient for the most demanding preset.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on High, Medium, or Low settings. High delivers 65.7 FPS average, Medium 73.6 FPS, and Low 105.8 FPS. Ultra at 4K is not playable, averaging 46.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: Ultra is the best settings at 1440p, producing 72.9 FPS average. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so no compromises are needed.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Ryzen 9 7900X?

A: The i7-14700F is 0.6% slower than the Ryzen 9 7900X in average benchmark score. In Lockdown Protocol, this difference would result in nearly identical frame rates.

Q: Is the RX 7700 XT faster than the RTX 2080?

A: Yes, the RX 7700 XT has a 1.5% higher average benchmark score than the RTX 2080. This translates to a slight edge in frame rates, but the difference is minor.

Q: What settings are playable at 1080p?

A: All four presets are playable at 1080p. Low averages 220.3 FPS, Medium 156.2 FPS, High 136.6 FPS, and Ultra 101.9 FPS.

Q: Why is the 4K Ultra preset so much slower than High?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K averages 46.3 FPS, which is 29% lower than High’s 65.7 FPS. This large drop indicates the GPU’s compute and memory resources are exhausted at Ultra, likely due to the 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth limits.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 65.7 FPS. This leaves a small margin above the playable threshold. Medium is also playable at 73.6 FPS, but High offers better visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best settings, averaging 72.9 FPS, which provides both maximum quality and a comfortable frame rate. At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best settings, with an average of 101.9 FPS, offering a high refresh rate experience on standard monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 105.8 FPS average
• Medium: 73.6 FPS average
• High: 65.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 46.3 FPS average

At 4K, the scaling is steep. Low nearly doubles the frame rate of Ultra, and the gap between High and Ultra is 19.4 FPS, which is a 30% drop. This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU, likely due to higher texture detail and post-processing effects.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 157.8 FPS average
• Medium: 111.7 FPS average
• High: 100.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 72.9 FPS average

The 1440p results show a more gradual decline. Low to Medium drops by 46.1 FPS, Medium to High by 10.9 FPS, and High to Ultra by 27.9 FPS. The Ultra preset still suffers a notable penalty, but the absolute frame rate remains above 60 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 220.3 FPS average
• Medium: 156.2 FPS average
• High: 136.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 101.9 FPS average

At 1080p, the CPU has room to stretch. Low produces 220.3 FPS, which is 41% higher than Medium. The drop from High to Ultra is 34.7 FPS, but Ultra still exceeds 100 FPS. The data shows that this resolution is the sweet spot for the combo, with all presets well above the playable threshold.

The measured data does not include minimum or maximum frame rates, so the average values represent the overall performance. The lack of min/max data means stutter and frame-time consistency cannot be assessed, but the averages suggest that the combo provides a smooth experience at the playable settings listed above.