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Lockdown Protocol
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 37 | 49 | 56 | 79 |
| 1440p QHD | 57 | 76 | 87 | 123 |
| 1080p Full HD | 78 | 104 | 119 | 168 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Lockdown Protocol on Your System
The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 presents a mid-range desktop combination for Lockdown Protocol. Measured data across three resolutions and four presets shows a system that handles 1080p and 1440p with ease, but struggles at 4K. This analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, identifies the best settings per resolution, and examines the CPU/GPU balance.
Measured FPS Breakdown
The table below lists all measured average frame rates, with minimum and maximum values where recorded. Note that min/max data is only available for Medium settings; all other presets report only the average.
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |
|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|
| 1920x1080 | Low | 168 | — | — |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 119 | 101 | 137 |
| 1920x1080 | High | 104 | — | — |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 78 | — | — |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 123 | — | — |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 87 | 74 | 100 |
| 2560x1440 | High | 76 | — | — |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 57 | — | — |
| 3840x2160 | Low | 79 | — | — |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 56 | 48 | 65 |
| 3840x2160 | High | 49 | — | — |
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 37 | — | — |
The scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent across resolutions. At 1080p, the average drops from 168 to 78 FPS—a 54% reduction. At 1440p, it falls from 123 to 57 (54% down), and at 4K from 79 to 37 (53% down). This uniformity suggests that the GPU’s workload scales predictably with both pixel count and graphical complexity. The Medium preset provides the only min/max data, revealing a 36 FPS spread at 1080p (101–137), a 26 FPS spread at 1440p (74–100), and a 17 FPS spread at 4K (48–65). The tighter range at higher resolutions indicates that frame pacing becomes more stable as the GPU becomes the dominant constraint.
Best Settings per Resolution
The playable threshold is 60 FPS. Based on the measured averages, the most demanding preset that stays at or above this threshold is:
- 3840x2160: Low, averaging 79 FPS. Medium falls to 56, High to 49, and Ultra to 37.
- 2560x1440: High, averaging 76 FPS. Medium averages 87 and Low 123, but Ultra drops to 57—just below the threshold.
- 1920x1080: Ultra, averaging 78 FPS. All four presets exceed 60 FPS, with Low reaching 168.
These results indicate that the system can deliver smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p with high visual quality, while 4K requires the lowest preset to maintain playability.
CPU and GPU Roles
The data shows a clear GPU-bound pattern at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 168 FPS; at 4K Low, it drops to 79 FPS—a 53% reduction. This steep decline with pixel count points to the GPU as the primary limiter. The CPU, an Intel Core i7-14700F with 20 cores and 28 threads, ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs and posts strong multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 35122, single-core 4958). Given this headroom, the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck even at 1080p, where the GPU still manages 168 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, the average falls to 78 FPS—almost identical to 4K Low (79 FPS)—suggesting that the GPU is equally stressed by high settings at low resolution as it is by high resolution at low settings.
The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs with a PassMark G3D score of 17326. Its 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the tested presets, but the resolution scaling reveals that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are the deciding factors. At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 37 FPS, indicating that the GPU cannot sustain the combined load. The CPU’s benchmark scores and its position relative to rivals (within 0.8% of the nearest four) reinforce that the processor is not the constraint; the GPU dictates playability across the board.
How This Combo Ranks
The Intel Core i7-14700F + RTX 5050 combination ranks 2293rd out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower half of the field, with roughly 62% of tested configurations performing better. The rank reflects the GPU’s mid-range standing; the CPU is in the top 9% of all processors, but the GPU’s 66th percentile drags the overall combo down. In practice, this means the system is capable of 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings, but it is not a high-end performer in this title.
Similar Performance Alternatives
The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within 1% of the i7-14700F’s 53620 average. The Intel Xeon 6505P (53701, -0.2%), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469, +0.3%), AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53288, +0.6%), and AMD EPYC 7313P (53206, +0.8%) would deliver nearly identical CPU performance in this game. For the GPU, the RTX 5050’s average benchmark score of 21035 is closely matched by several alternatives: the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153, -0.6%), AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237, -1%), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713, +1.6%), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379, -1.6%). Swapping the GPU to an RX 5600 XT would yield a marginal 1.6% improvement, while the other options are slightly slower. None of these alternatives would fundamentally change the resolution/settings outcome; the system would still be GPU-bound at 4K.
FAQ
Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with playable frame rates?
A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average FPS at 4K Low is 79, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 56, High to 49, and Ultra to 37.
Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?
A: High preset yields an average of 76 FPS, which is the highest playable setting at that resolution. Medium averages 87 FPS, Low 123 FPS, but Ultra falls to 57 FPS—just below the threshold.
Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor?
A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 168 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 79 FPS—a 53% reduction. The CPU’s 91st percentile ranking and strong multi-core scores suggest it is not the bottleneck.
Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?
A: It ranks 2293rd out of 3714 combos, placing it in the lower half. The GPU’s benchmark score is within 1.6% of its nearest rivals, while the CPU is within 0.8% of its nearest rivals.
Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS for Medium settings?
A: At 1080p Medium, min 101, max 137; at 1440p Medium, min 74, max 100; at 4K Medium, min 48, max 65.
Q: Can I play at 1080p Ultra?
A: Yes, the average FPS is 78, which is above 60. This is the highest preset at 1080p.
The Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 can run Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 78. At 1440p, High, Medium, and Low are playable; High averages 76, while Ultra falls to 57. At 4K, only Low is playable, averaging 79. The system delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, but 4K requires the lowest preset to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. For users targeting 4K, this combo will need a more powerful GPU; for 1080p and 1440p, it is a capable performer.