Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 1149th out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper third of all systems in the database. This is a strong position, indicating that the pairing is well-balanced for this FPS title, with the CPU’s high multi-threaded throughput complementing the GPU’s substantial rasterization power. The data shows that this combo sits in the 94th percentile for CPU performance and the 85th percentile for GPU performance, meaning both components are near the top of their respective hierarchies.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1149 out of 3714 tested combos places it comfortably ahead of the median system, but it is not an elite-tier configuration. The position is driven primarily by the RX 6800 XT’s strong 4K-capable performance and the i7-14700KF’s excellent single-thread and multi-thread scores. In the database’s measured results, this pairing achieves playable framerates even at 4K Ultra, which is a feat many combinations fail to reach. However, the rank also reflects that there are over a thousand faster configurations, likely those featuring newer-generation GPUs or higher-end RDNA 3 and Ada Lovelace parts.

Benchmark results indicate that the i7-14700KF’s average benchmark score of 70163 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scoring 69996 (0.2% slower) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scoring 69875 (0.4% slower). The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is the only rival that edges ahead, with a score of 70879, representing a 1% advantage. On the GPU side, the RX 6800 XT’s average score of 48477 is bracketed by the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile at 47743 (1.5% slower) and the Intel Arc A550M at 49737 (2.5% faster). This suggests that in Lockdown Protocol, the combo’s rank is more dependent on the GPU than the CPU, as the CPU is effectively tied with its closest competitors.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows the combo achieves an average of 70.9 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings, and 115.5 FPS at Low settings. Even at Medium, it maintains 81.1 FPS. The only setting that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold is Ultra, which averages 51.6 FPS.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the system can run Ultra settings at an average of 80.5 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 44167 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, has an average score of 69996 in the overall benchmark, which is 0.2% slower than the i7-14700KF’s 70163 average. The Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.9% slower overall, indicating the i7-14700KF holds a slight edge in general compute.

Q: Is the GPU’s performance closer to the RTX 5070 Ti or the RX Vega 64?

A: The RX 6800 XT’s average benchmark score of 48477 is 3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti’s 49957 and also 3% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64’s 50001. It is 1.5% faster than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile.

Q: What framerate can be expected at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 112.9 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, providing a very smooth experience for competitive play.

Q: Does the combo lose performance at 4K Ultra compared to High settings?

A: Yes, the drop is significant. At 3840x2160, High settings yield 70.9 FPS, but Ultra drops to 51.6 FPS, a reduction of roughly 27%. This makes Ultra unplayable at 4K, while High remains comfortably playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a clear picture of its scaling behavior. At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent performance across the board. Low settings produce an average of 241.8 FPS, which is a massive headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings drop to 172.6 FPS, while High settings still manage 152.2 FPS. Ultra settings at 1080p yield 112.9 FPS, which is still far above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 53% performance reduction, but even the worst case remains highly playable.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain strong but show the expected resolution penalty. Low settings average 177.3 FPS, which is a 27% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings hit 126.8 FPS, and High settings achieve 113.1 FPS. Ultra at 1440p delivers 80.5 FPS, which is the first setting that approaches the 60 FPS threshold but still clears it by a healthy margin. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is a 55% reduction, similar to the 1080p pattern.

At 3840x2160, the RX 6800 XT’s 16 GB of memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth become critical. Low settings average 115.5 FPS, which is surprisingly high for 4K and indicates the game is not particularly demanding at lower presets. Medium settings drop to 81.1 FPS, and High settings maintain 70.9 FPS. Ultra at 4K is the only unplayable configuration, averaging 51.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 55% reduction, consistent with the other resolutions, but the absolute numbers at Ultra fall below the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher in the vast majority of configurations. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four settings presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest being Ultra at 112.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 80.5 FPS being the lowest. At 3840x2160, three of the four presets clear 60 FPS, with High at 70.9 FPS, Medium at 81.1 FPS, and Low at 115.5 FPS. The only failure case is 4K Ultra, which averages 51.6 FPS, just below the playable threshold.

For gamers prioritizing smoothness, the data suggests that 4K High is the sweet spot, delivering 70.9 FPS with a significant visual upgrade over Medium. For those with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, Ultra at 80.5 FPS is the best choice. At 1080p, the system is powerful enough to drive even 240 Hz displays at Low settings (241.8 FPS) or maintain well above 100 FPS at Ultra. In summary, the only scenario where this combo struggles is extreme 4K Ultra settings, which is an acceptable limitation given the GPU’s age.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a roadmap for what other hardware would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol. On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is the closest match, with an average score 0.2% lower than the i7-14700KF. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.4% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.9% slower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is the only rival that is faster, by 1%. This means that swapping the i7-14700KF for any of these CPUs would result in nearly identical framerates, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the GPU, the closest rivals are the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, which is 1.5% slower, and the Intel Arc A550M, which is 2.5% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is 3% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 is also 3% faster. In practice, a system with an RTX 5070 Ti would deliver slightly higher FPS at 4K Ultra, potentially pushing it above the 60 FPS threshold. Conversely, a system with an RTX A1000 Mobile would see slightly lower performance, possibly dropping 4K High below 70 FPS. The differences are small enough that all these alternatives would provide a similar overall experience in Lockdown Protocol.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 112.9 FPS. This provides the best visual quality while maintaining a framerate that is nearly double the playable threshold. For 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best choice, averaging 80.5 FPS. This offers high visual fidelity with enough headroom to avoid drops below 60 FPS in most scenes. For 3840x2160, the best settings preset is High, which averages 70.9 FPS. While Medium is also playable at 81.1 FPS, High provides a better balance of image quality and performance. Ultra at 4K is not recommended as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.