Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The recorded data places this combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER in a specific performance neighborhood. Looking first at the processor, the Core i7-14700F achieves an average benchmark score of 53620, which places it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. Its closest measured rivals are remarkably tight. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701, a delta of only 0.2% ahead. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, which is 0.3% behind. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, 0.6% behind, and the AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206, 0.8% behind. What this means in practical terms is that swapping the i7-14700F for any of these four alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable CPU-bound behavior in Lockdown Protocol. The differences are within a single percentage point, far below what any frame counter would reveal as a meaningful change.

On the graphics side, the RTX 2060 SUPER posts an average benchmark score of 18093, sitting at the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are similarly clustered. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, a 0.4% advantage. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, which is 1.5% ahead, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6% ahead. The pattern here is interesting: the RTX 2060 SUPER is bracketed by a mix of mobile and professional parts, and the deltas are all small. A system builder looking for equivalent GPU behavior could reasonably expect the RTX 3060 Mobile or Radeon Pro 5700 to land within the same frame rate band in this game, while the RX 460 and Arc A770M would sit marginally above in raw compute terms.

The data suggests that neither component is an outlier relative to its peers. The CPU is a high-end desktop part surrounded by server and enthusiast hardware, while the GPU is a mid-range card from an older generation surrounded by mobile and workstation parts. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the combination behaves predictably: any of the rival CPUs would hold the same CPU-side performance ceiling, and any of the rival GPUs would produce nearly identical GPU-bound frame rates. The takeaway is that this pairing is not an isolated configuration; it belongs to a broader cluster of hardware that would deliver similar results in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records playable settings as those that maintain an average of at least 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that clears this threshold is Low, which delivers an average of 75 FPS. Medium falls short at 53 FPS, and High and Ultra are below the mark at 47 and 35 FPS respectively. So at 4K, the answer is straightforward: Low is the only viable option, and it provides a comfortable margin above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the situation opens up considerably. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 72 FPS. Medium runs at 83 FPS, Low at 117 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54 FPS, which is just below the playable line. The best visual quality that maintains smooth performance at 1440p is therefore High, with roughly 12 FPS of headroom over the cutoff.

At 1920x1080, every recorded preset clears 60 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, delivers an average of 74 FPS, which is the best settings choice at this resolution. High runs at 99 FPS, Medium at 113 FPS, and Low at 159 FPS. Ultra is the clear pick here, not because the lower presets are unplayable, but because it offers the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a 14 FPS cushion above the threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The recorded data shows 75 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Low settings. Medium drops to 53 FPS, High to 47 FPS, and Ultra to 35 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 72 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Ultra falls short at 54 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data shows no bottleneck at 1080p. All presets exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra at 74 FPS, High at 99 FPS, Medium at 113 FPS, and Low at 159 FPS. The CPU and GPU combination has ample headroom at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620 on average. The Intel Xeon 6505P is 0.2% ahead, the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 0.3% behind, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 0.6% behind, and the AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% behind. These are all within a single percentage point.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER scores 18093 on average. The RTX 3060 Mobile is 0.4% ahead, the Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5% ahead, the Radeon RX 460 is 1.5% ahead, and the Intel Arc A770M is 1.6% ahead. All deltas are small, under 2%.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The recorded average is 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. This preset has substantial margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

The verdict data is clear. At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, with an average of 75 FPS. That is the sole option that clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, High is the best playable preset at 72 FPS, with Medium at 83 FPS and Low at 117 FPS also clearing the bar. Ultra at 54 FPS does not. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, and Ultra is the best choice at 74 FPS.

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, across all three tested resolutions, but the quality ceiling varies sharply. At 4K, the user is restricted to Low settings. At 1440p, High settings are achievable. At 1080p, the full Ultra preset is viable. The system is fully capable of running the game, but the experience is resolution dependent. Players who prioritize 4K will have to accept minimal visual quality, while those at 1080p can enjoy the highest preset without concern.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements break down as follows. At 3840x2160, Low settings average 75 FPS with no min or max values recorded. Medium averages 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 and maximum of 62. High averages 47 FPS with no min or max recorded. Ultra averages 35 FPS with no min or max recorded.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 117 FPS with no min or max. Medium averages 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 95. High averages 72 FPS with no min or max. Ultra averages 54 FPS with no min or max.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 159 FPS with no min or max. Medium averages 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 and maximum of 130. High averages 99 FPS with no min or max. Ultra averages 74 FPS with no min or max.

A notable pattern emerges from the min and max data. The only presets with recorded min and max values are Medium settings at every resolution. At 4K Medium, the spread from 45 to 62 FPS crosses the 60 FPS threshold, meaning the average of 53 FPS is accompanied by moments of playability and moments of significant stutter. At 1440p Medium, the spread from 70 to 95 FPS stays entirely above the threshold. At 1080p Medium, the spread from 96 to 130 FPS is comfortably smooth throughout. This suggests that Medium settings become progressively more stable as resolution decreases, which aligns with the GPU becoming less stressed at lower pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Lockdown Protocol, this specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 2630 out of 3714 tested combos. That places it in the lower third of all configurations recorded for this game. This is a meaningful data point because it contextualizes the frame rates above. The system is not a top-tier performer in this title; it sits below the median, with roughly 71% of tested combos ranking above it and 29% ranking below.

The rank reflects the overall capability of the pairing, not just the GPU or CPU individually. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 62nd percentile GPU ranking, is the limiting factor in this pairing. The Core i7-14700F, at the 91st percentile, is far stronger relative to its peers. The combination therefore produces a system where the CPU has substantial headroom that the GPU cannot fully exploit at higher resolutions. The ranking of 2630 out of 3714 suggests that many other tested configurations, likely those with newer or higher-tier GPUs, achieve better results in Lockdown Protocol. However, the rank also shows that this pairing is far from the bottom, and the measured frame rates confirm it can play the game at acceptable levels across most settings and resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-14700F and the RTX 2060 SUPER in Lockdown Protocol. At 3840x2160, the performance drop from Low to Ultra is severe: 75 FPS down to 35 FPS, a reduction of 40 FPS. This steep scaling across presets indicates that the GPU is the dominant constraint at 4K, as increasing graphical load directly and significantly reduces frame rates. The CPU, with its 20 cores and high benchmark scores, is not the limiting factor here.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with a narrower gap. Low runs at 117 FPS, Ultra at 54 FPS, a difference of 63 FPS. The absolute numbers are higher than at 4K, but the GPU still drives the scaling. At 1920x1080, Low reaches 159 FPS while Ultra stays at 74 FPS, a difference of 85 FPS. The spread between presets grows as resolution decreases, which is the opposite of what a CPU-bound scenario would show. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would cluster together at lower resolutions. Instead, the GPU workload continues to dominate the frame rate even at 1080p.

The CPU role becomes visible in the ceiling it sets. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 159 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at that level. At 1440p Low, 117 FPS, and at 4K Low, 75 FPS, the GPU takes over as the primary limiter. The i7-14700F, with its 91st percentile CPU ranking, provides enough processing power that it never appears to cap the frame rates in the recorded data. The RTX 2060 SUPER, at the 62nd GPU percentile, is the component that determines how far each preset can go.

The implication is that users who want higher frame rates at 4K would need a stronger GPU, not a stronger CPU. Users who want to push beyond the current Ultra preset at 1080p would also benefit more from a GPU upgrade. The CPU has headroom to spare, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale almost entirely with GPU load across all three resolutions. The recorded data does not show any scenario where the CPU prevents the GPU from reaching its potential.