Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo sit at distinct positions in the database's benchmark hierarchy, and their nearest rivals help frame what kind of performance envelope this system occupies.

For the Intel Core i7-14700K, the recorded average benchmark score is 69,355, which places it in the 94th percentile of all tested CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are a tight cluster of high-end processors. The AMD EPYC 9115 posts an average score of 69,288, a delta of just 0.1 percent, meaning the Intel chip is essentially on par with that server-oriented part. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515, which is 0.2 percent higher than the i7-14700K, a negligible gap in practical terms. Moving further, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875 (0.7 percent ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69,996 (0.9 percent ahead). The spread across all four rivals is less than one percentage point, so any of these CPUs would deliver near-identical compute performance in this game's CPU-bound scenarios. The data shows the i7-14700K is not a performance outlier in either direction; it sits squarely in a plateau of flagship-class processors where the differences are within measurement noise.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, the average benchmark score is 20,282, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are a mixed bag. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20,480, which is 1 percent higher, a marginal edge for the professional card. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20,534 (1.2 percent higher), meaning a laptop GPU from a newer generation nudges ahead of this desktop card. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20,556 (1.3 percent higher), and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20,582 (1.5 percent higher). All of these deltas are small, so in practice, swapping the RTX 2070 SUPER for any of these alternatives would produce similar frame rates, within a couple of percent. Notably, the RTX 2070 SUPER is not clearly faster than any of its nearest rivals; it holds its own but does not dominate this tier.

When considering this combo as a whole, the CPU is far stronger relative to its generation than the GPU. A 94th percentile CPU paired with a 65th percentile GPU creates a system where the graphics card is the limiting factor in most gaming workloads. The nearest rivals for each component reinforce this asymmetry: the CPU competes with top-tier Ryzen parts, while the GPU competes with mid-range cards and mobile variants.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data for Lockdown Protocol reveals a clear pattern about which component drives performance at each resolution. The game is a first-person shooter, and the scaling across resolutions and presets shows where the bottleneck shifts.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, frame rates are high across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 176.8 FPS, Medium drops to 123.1 FPS, High yields 110 FPS, and Ultra still holds 80.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 96.3 FPS, a substantial range that indicates the GPU is doing significant work even at this resolution. However, the fact that Low settings nearly double the frame rate of Ultra suggests the game is responsive to reduced graphics load, which points to the GPU being the primary constraint even at 1080p. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads are more than sufficient to feed the RTX 2070 SUPER at these frame rates, so the graphics card sets the ceiling.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 126.8 FPS, Medium 94.3 FPS, High 79.1 FPS, and Ultra 60.7 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 66.1 FPS, smaller than at 1080p but still substantial. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset shows the GPU's workload increasing: for example, High settings fall from 110 FPS to 79.1 FPS, a 28 percent reduction. This is classic GPU-bound scaling, where higher pixel counts directly reduce output.

At 3840x2160, 4K resolution, the GPU becomes the unequivocal bottleneck. Low settings still manage 81.5 FPS, but Medium drops to 59.4 FPS, High falls to 53.9 FPS, and Ultra slides to 40.3 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 41.2 FPS. Notably, the gap between 1080p Ultra (80.5 FPS) and 4K Low (81.5 FPS) is nearly identical, which shows that resolution scaling and preset scaling are trading off against each other in a predictable way. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution rises because the GPU takes longer to render each frame, giving the CPU ample time to prepare the next one.

The data indicates that for this game, the RTX 2070 SUPER is the component that determines playability at every resolution. The i7-14700K never becomes a limiting factor, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the system still achieves 176.8 FPS without the CPU holding it back. The CPU is effectively over-provisioned for this workload, which is consistent with its 94th percentile ranking against all CPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records this specific CPU-GPU pairing against all tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. The combo ranks 2,157 out of 3,714 total combos, placing it in the 58th percentile of all systems tested in this game. This is a mid-pack result, which makes sense given the GPU's 65th percentile standing and the CPU's 94th percentile standing.

The rank relative to the CPU's individual percentile (94th) reveals that the GPU drags the overall combo down significantly. If the CPU were paired with a top-tier GPU, the combo would likely rank much higher. Conversely, the rank is higher than the GPU's individual percentile (65th), because the strong CPU helps in scenes that are more CPU-sensitive. The net effect is a system that lands in the upper half of all tested combinations but far from the top.

This rank also tells us something about the game's demands. Lockdown Protocol is not so CPU-heavy that a 20-core processor provides a unique advantage, nor is it so GPU-light that the RTX 2070 SUPER can coast. The mid-pack ranking reflects a balanced but not exceptional overall performance profile. For context, the nearest rival combos would be those pairing CPUs like the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F or Ryzen 9 7940HX with GPUs in the RTX 2070 SUPER's performance tier, since the individual component deltas are all within a couple of percent.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 80.5, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce an average of 60.7 FPS, which clears the threshold. Medium averages 94.3 FPS, High averages 79.1 FPS, and Low averages 126.8 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combination?

A: Only at Low settings. At 3840x2160, Low produces 81.5 FPS, Medium drops to 59.4 FPS (below the 60 FPS threshold), High is 53.9 FPS, and Ultra is 40.3 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in the database?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69,355 on average, which is 0.1 percent ahead of the AMD EPYC 9115 (69,288) and 0.2 percent behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515). All four nearest rivals are within 0.9 percent of each other.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival in the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER scores 20,282 on average, which is 1 percent behind the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480) and 1.5 percent behind the Intel Arc A750 (20,582). The RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc B570 also sit within 1.3 percent.

Q: What percent of tested combos does this system outperform?

A: This combo ranks 2,157 out of 3,714 combos, meaning it performs better than roughly 58 percent of all tested systems in Lockdown Protocol.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average FPS values for this combo across three resolutions and four settings presets. Minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded, so the analysis relies on average frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system produces its highest frame rates. Low settings average 176.8 FPS, Medium averages 123.1 FPS, High averages 110 FPS, and Ultra averages 80.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High (13.1 FPS) and the largest relative drop between High and Ultra (29.5 FPS, a 26.8 percent reduction).

At 2560x1440, the mid-range resolution, frame rates are still playable across all presets. Low averages 126.8 FPS, Medium averages 94.3 FPS, High averages 79.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 60.7 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 32.5 FPS, which is the largest step change in this resolution. The gap between High and Ultra is 18.4 FPS, pushing Ultra right to the edge of the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, 4K resolution, the system struggles at higher presets. Low averages 81.5 FPS, which is the only preset above 60 FPS. Medium averages 59.4 FPS, just below the threshold. High averages 53.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 40.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 22.1 FPS drop, reflecting the GPU's heavy load at this pixel count.

Comparing across resolutions at the same preset shows the cost of higher pixel counts. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS from 176.8 to 126.8 (a 50 FPS drop), and moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it further to 81.5 (a 45.3 FPS drop). At Ultra settings, the corresponding values are 80.5 at 1080p, 60.7 at 1440p, and 40.3 at 4K, with the 1440p to 4K step costing 20.4 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database provides a clear recommendation for the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Low, which averages 81.5 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium falls just short at 59.4 FPS, so it is not recommended for consistent playability.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Ultra, which averages 60.7 FPS. This is a narrow margin above the threshold, but it clears it. All four presets at this resolution are playable: Low at 126.8 FPS, Medium at 94.3 FPS, High at 79.1 FPS, and Ultra at 60.7 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which averages 80.5 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above the threshold, and all presets are playable. The full range spans from Low at 176.8 FPS to Ultra at 80.5 FPS, giving users substantial headroom even at the highest settings.

For users seeking maximum visual quality, the recommendation is Ultra at both 1080p and 1440p, since both clear 60 FPS. At 4K, Low is the only option that maintains playability, which means sacrificing visual fidelity for frame rate at that resolution.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that this system can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience varies significantly by resolution and settings preset.

At 1920x1080, the system handles the game easily. All four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 80.5 FPS. The 60 FPS threshold is cleared with 20.5 FPS of headroom at the highest settings, and lower presets provide much higher frame rates for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the system remains fully playable, but with less headroom. Ultra averages 60.7 FPS, which clears the threshold by only 0.7 FPS. This is a narrow margin, and any frame-time variance could push it below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. For a more comfortable experience, High at 79.1 FPS or Medium at 94.3 FPS would be safer choices while still offering good visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable at Low settings, which averages 81.5 FPS. Medium falls to 59.4 FPS, just below the threshold, and High and Ultra are significantly below at 53.9 FPS and 40.3 FPS respectively. Users wanting to play at 4K must accept Low settings, or they must lower the resolution to access higher presets.

The verdict by resolution is clear: this combo is a strong 1080p and 1440p machine for Lockdown Protocol, capable of running Ultra settings at both resolutions. At 4K, it is limited to Low settings for playable frame rates. The CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution, as its 94th percentile ranking provides ample headroom. The GPU, ranked in the 65th percentile, determines the ceiling, and that ceiling is comfortably above 60 FPS for all presets at 1080p and 1440p, but only for the lowest preset at 4K.