Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

Benchmark results for Lockdown Protocol on this configuration show a clear performance curve across resolutions and presets. The recorded data covers four quality settings at three resolutions, with all measurements expressed as average frames per second.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. The Low preset produces 148 FPS average, which is the highest figure recorded across the entire test matrix. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 106.2 FPS, while High settings yield 92.7 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains a robust 68.2 FPS average. This represents a performance range from roughly half to more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra is 79.8 FPS, indicating that the graphics card has substantial headroom at this resolution even when visual quality is maximized.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the results remain strong but show the expected cost of additional pixels. Low settings produce 106 FPS average, which is still well above the playability threshold. Medium follows at 75.2 FPS, and High lands at 64.2 FPS. Ultra drops to 50.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS marker. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at equivalent settings shows a reduction of 42 FPS on Low, 31 FPS on Medium, 28.5 FPS on High, and 18 FPS on Ultra. Notably, the absolute drop becomes smaller as settings increase, suggesting that at higher presets the bottleneck shifts more toward the GPU's compute limits rather than pure pixel throughput.

At 3840x2160, 4K resolution proves demanding for this pairing. Low settings deliver 68.6 FPS average, which clears the playability threshold by a modest margin. Medium drops to exactly 50 FPS, High falls to 45.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 32.8 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows reductions of 37.4 FPS on Low, 25.2 FPS on Medium, 18.6 FPS on High, and 17.4 FPS on Ultra. The pattern here is consistent: pixel count pressure affects lower presets disproportionately, while higher presets are already constrained by shading and rasterization workloads.

Minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded in the dataset, so the analysis relies on average frame rates alone. This means frame pacing consistency cannot be assessed from the available measurements, but the averages provide a reliable indicator of overall capability.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra. The system achieves 68.2 FPS average on this preset, which clears the playability threshold by 8.2 FPS. This means users can run the game at maximum quality with a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target. There is no need to compromise on visual fidelity at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High. The recorded average is 64.2 FPS, which sits 4.2 FPS above the playability threshold. Medium also qualifies at 75.2 FPS, and Low qualifies at 106 FPS, but High represents the highest quality preset that remains playable. Ultra falls short at 50.2 FPS, so users seeking 1440p gameplay should stick with High or lower.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low. The system produces 68.6 FPS average on this preset, exceeding the threshold by 8.6 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS, recording 50, 45.6, and 32.8 FPS respectively. For 4K gameplay, only the lowest quality preset is viable.

The data indicates a clear pattern: the playable ceiling scales inversely with resolution. At 1080p, full Ultra is accessible. At 1440p, High is the ceiling. At 4K, only Low works.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 68.2, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by 8.2 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: High settings, with an average of 64.2 FPS. Medium and Low also clear 60 FPS, but Ultra does not, recording only 50.2 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: Only at Low settings. The average FPS at 3840x2160 Low is 68.6, while Medium falls to 50, High to 45.6, and Ultra to 32.8. All three higher presets fail the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance headroom exists at 1080p Low compared to 1080p Ultra?

A: The difference is 79.8 FPS. Low produces 148 FPS average, while Ultra produces 68.2 FPS average.

Q: Which resolution offers the largest margin above the 60 FPS threshold at its best playable settings?

A: 1920x1080 Ultra provides a margin of 8.2 FPS. 3840x2160 Low provides a margin of 8.6 FPS. 2560x1440 High provides the smallest margin at 4.2 FPS.

Q: Does the performance gap between settings widen or narrow as resolution increases?

A: It narrows. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 79.8 FPS. At 1440p, the difference is 55.8 FPS. At 4K, the difference is 35.8 FPS. Higher resolutions compress the range between presets.

The Verdict

This combination can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable envelope depends heavily on resolution expectations.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. All four presets clear the 60 FPS playability threshold, with Ultra delivering 68.2 FPS average. This is the resolution where the pairing performs without compromise.

At 2560x1440, the system remains capable but with restrictions. High settings deliver 64.2 FPS average, which clears the threshold, but Ultra drops to 50.2 FPS and fails. Users targeting 1440p must accept High or lower presets for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system is only marginally playable. Low settings produce 68.6 FPS average, clearing the threshold, but Medium, High, and Ultra all fall short at 50, 45.6, and 32.8 FPS respectively. The 4K experience is limited to the lowest quality settings.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable at any preset, 1440p is playable up to High, and 4K is playable only at Low. Users prioritizing high visual fidelity should stay at 1080p. Users prioritizing resolution over quality can operate at 1440p High or 4K Low.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have recorded nearest rivals in the database, based on average benchmark scores.

The Intel Core i7-14700KF sits at the 94th percentile among all tested CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F trails by 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX trails by 0.4 percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X trails by 0.9 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K leads by 1 percent. These deltas are small enough that any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU remains the limiting factor.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 sits at the 58th percentile among all tested GPUs. Its nearest rivals are even closer in aggregate score. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 matches with a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Radeon 680M trails by 0.1 percent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM trails by 0.6 percent. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 trails by 0.8 percent. These differences are marginal, meaning any of these graphics cards would deliver broadly similar gaming performance in this title.

For users considering alternative hardware, the practical takeaway is that swapping the CPU for any of its four nearest rivals would not meaningfully change the FPS results in Lockdown Protocol. The same applies to swapping the GPU for any of its nearest rivals. The system's performance profile is defined by the combination as a whole, and the recorded FPS figures are representative of what these near-identical alternatives would achieve.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing ranks 2861 out of 3714 total combinations. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, around the 77th percentile from the top. In other words, roughly three quarters of tested combinations perform better, and roughly one quarter perform worse.

The rank reflects the fact that the RTX 2060 is an older graphics card with a 58th percentile standing among GPUs, while the i7-14700KF is a high-end processor with a 94th percentile standing among CPUs. The combination leverages a very strong processor paired with a mid-range GPU, which means the graphics card is the limiting factor in most scenarios. This is consistent with the measured FPS data: the CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU constrains performance at higher resolutions and presets.

Within the context of the full database, the rank indicates that this system is positioned for 1080p gaming as its primary strength, with 1440p playable at medium-high settings and 4K limited to low settings. Users with expectations aligned to those capabilities will find the system adequate. Users expecting high refresh rate 1440p or quality 4K would need a stronger GPU to move significantly higher in the rankings. The CPU, however, is not the bottleneck, so a future GPU upgrade would likely produce a substantial improvement in the frame rates recorded for this title.