Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 827th out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 22% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a last-generation CPU and GPU pairing, though the ranking reflects the fact that many newer and more expensive combinations outperform it. The data shows this combo is firmly in the high-performance tier, with measured frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold across nearly all tested settings and resolutions, making it a dependable choice for competitive FPS play.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 827 out of 3,714 places it in the 77th percentile of all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol. This is not a top-tier ranking, but it is a very solid mid-to-upper tier position. The CPU alone sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, indicating that the pairing is well-balanced for this title. The data suggests that the bottleneck in this system is more likely the GPU than the CPU, especially at higher resolutions where the rendering load increases. The measured FPS numbers confirm this: at 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 122.7 FPS average, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, showing that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently. The ranking is respectable but not elite, meaning that users with this setup will have a smooth experience but will not be at the absolute top of the performance leaderboard for this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 resolution, the combo achieves 60 FPS or higher on High, Low, and Medium settings. The average FPS on High is 77.3, on Medium it is 86, and on Low it is 121.5. However, at Ultra settings, the average drops to 57.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is playable with an average FPS of 87.5. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution. Lower presets also work, with High at 117.9 FPS, Medium at 136.3 FPS, and Low at 193.6 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 Ti a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset delivers 122.7 FPS average. This indicates that the GPU is not severely bottlenecked at this resolution, but the high frame rates on Low (261.3 FPS) suggest that the CPU is still capable of pushing far beyond the GPU's limits in less demanding scenes.

Q: How does this combo compare to other GPUs in the same performance class?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41,187, which is 2% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 and 0.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300. It is 1.2% slower than the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB and 1.7% slower than the NVIDIA Tesla M40, according to the nearest rival data.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700K competitive with newer AMD chips?

A: The i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69,355. It is 0.1% faster than the AMD EPYC 9115, 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, 0.7% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, and 0.9% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F. These are all very close margins, indicating near-identical CPU performance for this game.

Q: What is the lowest settings preset that achieves 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 121.5 FPS average, which is well above 60 FPS. The Medium preset also clears the threshold at 86 FPS, and the High preset at 77.3 FPS is the highest playable setting at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69,355, placing it within 1% of four direct rivals. The AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69,288, which is 0.1% slower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515, which is 0.2% faster. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875, which is 0.7% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69,996, which is 0.9% faster. In practical terms for Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates, as the differences are within the margin of measurement error. Users upgrading from any of these chips to the i7-14700K would see no tangible performance change in this game.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41,187. The closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with a score of 40,377, which is 2% slower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40,870, which is 0.8% slower. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41,707, which is 1.2% faster, and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 scores 41,897, which is 1.7% faster. These deltas are all small, meaning that swapping between these GPUs would result in a negligible FPS difference in Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 5070 is the most relevant modern alternative, and the data shows it would perform nearly identically to the 3080 Ti in this title.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively at all tested resolutions, with the exception of 4K Ultra settings. At 1920x1080, every preset including Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest average being 122.7 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, and the Ultra preset maintains an average of 87.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High, Medium, and Low presets all exceed 60 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls short at 57.6 FPS average. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which achieves 77.3 FPS average. For users with a 1440p or 1080p monitor, this combo provides a fully playable experience at maximum settings. For 4K users, dropping from Ultra to High is necessary to maintain a smooth frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the average FPS scales from 121.5 on Low to 86 on Medium, 77.3 on High, and 57.6 on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 63.9 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for the highest settings. At 2560x1440, the averages are 193.6 on Low, 136.3 on Medium, 117.9 on High, and 87.5 on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 106.1 FPS. At 1920x1080, the averages are 261.3 on Low, 187.4 on Medium, 163.1 on High, and 122.7 on Ultra. The spread between Low and Ultra is 138.6 FPS, indicating that the CPU is able to push very high frame rates when the GPU load is low. The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the FPS drop between presets becomes less pronounced, because the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average FPS of 77.3. The Medium preset also works at 86 FPS, and Low at 121.5 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, achieving 87.5 FPS average. This is 27.5 FPS above the playable threshold, providing headroom for demanding scenes. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 122.7 FPS average, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the clear choice at 1080p, as there is no need to compromise on visual quality for performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows a clear shift in bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the primary performance driver, as evidenced by the large FPS spread across presets (from 261.3 on Low to 122.7 on Ultra). The GPU is not fully utilized at Low settings, allowing the CPU to push frame rates to very high levels. At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role, as the FPS spread narrows (from 193.6 on Low to 87.5 on Ultra). The CPU is still capable of delivering high frame rates on Low, but the GPU load at higher presets starts to constrain performance. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck. The FPS spread narrows further (from 121.5 on Low to 57.6 on Ultra), and the gap between Medium and High is only 8.7 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 19.7 FPS. This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 3080 Ti is the limiting factor, and the CPU has ample headroom. The data suggests that for this game, users at 1080p or 1440p benefit most from a strong CPU, while at 4K, GPU performance is the deciding factor.