Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a decisive performance result in Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS. Benchmark data shows this combination is not merely capable but overwhelmingly dominant, clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset. Across all three resolutions — 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 — the average frame rates range from a low of 68 FPS at 4K Ultra to a staggering 307 FPS at 1080p Low. This indicates a system with substantial headroom, making it a top-tier option for high-refresh-rate monitors and demanding visual settings alike.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data reveals a consistent scaling pattern tied to both resolution and graphical presets. At 1920x1080, the system operates at exceptionally high frame rates. The Low preset yields an average of 307 FPS, while High and Medium produce 191 FPS and 218 FPS, respectively. The Ultra preset, the most demanding setting, still maintains a robust 143 FPS average. This suggests that at 1080p, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, and the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance is leveraged effectively.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain impressively high but show a predictable drop as pixel count increases. The Low preset averages 225 FPS, Medium delivers 160 FPS, and High maintains a solid 140 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p produce an average of 105 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold and sufficient for smooth, responsive gameplay. The data here shows a performance reduction of roughly 27% from 1080p to 1440p at the Ultra preset (143 FPS to 105 FPS), indicating a shift in load toward the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the system remains highly playable, though the margins tighten. The Low preset averages 145 FPS, Medium provides 103 FPS, and High drops to 90 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K yields an average of 68 FPS, which is the lowest recorded figure in the entire dataset but still comfortably clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The only complete frame time data points come from the Medium preset at each resolution: at 4K, the minimum is 88 FPS and the maximum is 119 FPS; at 1440p, the range is 136 to 184 FPS; and at 1080p, it spans from 186 to 251 FPS. These variance figures suggest that the game maintains stable frame pacing, with no severe dips that would compromise the experience.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The data shows all four presets at 3840x2160 — Low (145 FPS), Medium (103 FPS), High (90 FPS), and Ultra (68 FPS) — exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. Even the most demanding Ultra preset remains playable.

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

A: According to the verdict data, the best settings at 2560x1440 are Ultra, which achieves an average of 105 FPS. This is the highest visual quality preset that still maintains a frame rate well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6505P, scores 53701, which is a negligible 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, placing it 0.6% behind the i7-14700F.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER a high-performing GPU relative to others?

A: The GPU holds a percentile ranking of 76 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31087. It trails the NVIDIA TITAN RTX, which scores 31676, by 1.9%. This places it in the upper quartile of graphics cards.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 307 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 143 FPS. This represents a 164 FPS difference, meaning Ultra delivers approximately 53% of the frame rate of Low settings.

Q: Does the system show any frame rate instability at Medium settings?

A: The recorded min/max data at Medium settings shows a spread of 31 FPS at 1080p (186 to 251), 48 FPS at 1440p (136 to 184), and 31 FPS at 4K (88 to 119). These ranges indicate consistent performance without major stutters.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results across resolutions and presets clearly delineate the workload distribution between the Intel Core i7-14700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, with the Low preset hitting 307 FPS. This figure suggests that the CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, are capable of feeding the GPU with data faster than it can render at this lower resolution. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (307 to 143 FPS) shows a 164 FPS drop, demonstrating that the GPU becomes more involved as graphical load increases, but the CPU still provides a solid foundation.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more prominent. The frame rate at Low settings drops from 307 to 225 FPS, a 27% reduction, while the Ultra preset falls from 143 to 105 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU is now the primary driver of performance, as the pixel throughput demands more from the render pipeline. The CPU still holds its ground, but the performance ceiling is increasingly defined by the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 672.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s dominance is unmistakable. The Low preset averages 145 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p Low result, and the Ultra preset drops to 68 FPS. This steep decline across resolutions — from 307 to 145 FPS at Low, and 143 to 68 FPS at Ultra — highlights that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the limiting factor at 4K. The CPU’s benchmark percentile of 91 against all CPUs suggests it has ample headroom, but the data indicates that pushing 4K Ultra requires more graphics horsepower than this GPU can deliver for higher frame rates. In summary, at 1080p the CPU is more relevant, while at 1440p and 4K, the GPU dictates the performance envelope.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves a combo rank of 398 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 11% of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of alternatives. The rank reflects the combined strengths of both components: the CPU’s high multi-threaded score of 35122 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU’s strong DirectX 12 performance, evidenced by its Passmark DirectX 12 score of 119.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which trails by just 0.6%, and the Intel Xeon 6505P, which leads by a marginal 0.2%. This close grouping suggests that the i7-14700F’s performance is well-matched by other high-end chips, yet the combo’s ranking in-game benefits from the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s capabilities. The GPU, while ranking in the 76th percentile overall, is outclassed in raw benchmark scores by the NVIDIA TITAN RTX by 1.9%, but the in-game results show that this pairing still delivers top-tier frame rates. The 398th rank out of 3714 combos confirms that this system is a high-performance choice, though not the absolute fastest, leaving room for more powerful GPUs to achieve higher rankings.

The Verdict

The data is unequivocal: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol with exceptional ease. The verdict by resolution confirms that all presets at every resolution are playable, meaning they exceed the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the system clears this bar by a massive margin, with the lowest preset averaging 143 FPS at Ultra and reaching 307 FPS at Low. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 105 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding scenario, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 68 FPS, which is above 60 FPS and provides a playable 4K experience.

For gamers prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, this system handles 4K Ultra without compromise, albeit with a tighter frame rate margin. For competitive play, the 1080p Low preset’s 307 FPS average offers an extraordinary advantage, far exceeding the refresh rates of most displays. The 1440p Ultra setting is arguably the sweet spot, balancing visual quality with a 105 FPS average that supports high-refresh-rate panels. There are no configurations in the dataset where the system falls below 60 FPS, making this a universally capable setup for Lockdown Protocol.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution is Ultra, according to the verdict data. This means users can select the highest visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 143 FPS. This is the optimal choice for those seeking the best graphics at 1080p, as it provides a frame rate that is more than double the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 105 FPS. This setting offers a substantial improvement in visual detail over lower presets while still delivering a frame rate that is smooth and responsive, suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 68 FPS. While this is the lowest average in the dataset, it still surpasses the 60 FPS threshold, making 4K Ultra a viable option. For users who prefer a larger safety margin, the High preset at 4K yields 90 FPS, but the data confirms that Ultra remains playable at this resolution.