Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol with the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination shows a clear performance curve across resolutions and presets. All measurements represent average FPS, as the database recorded no separate minimum or maximum frame time data for this configuration.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong results across every preset. Low settings produce an average of 157.7 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this pairing. Medium settings drop to 111.5 FPS, while High settings yield 96.8 FPS. Ultra settings remain comfortably playable at 76.5 FPS, meaning the entire preset range at 1080p clears the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales downward but remains robust for most presets. Low settings average 119 FPS, Medium settings reach 83.3 FPS, and High settings hold at 70.4 FPS. Ultra settings fall below the playability line at 52.3 FPS, making this the first preset at this resolution that fails to maintain 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K resolution become evident. Low settings still manage 77.4 FPS, which keeps the system playable. Medium settings drop to 53 FPS, High settings fall to 48.2 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 36.2 FPS. The data indicates that only the Low preset at 4K sustains the 60 FPS threshold.

The scaling pattern between resolutions shows a consistent penalty as pixel count rises. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS loss across all presets is roughly 25 to 30 percent. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the additional penalty is steeper, with High settings dropping from 70.4 to 48.2 FPS and Medium settings falling from 83.3 to 53 FPS. The Ultra preset suffers the largest absolute decline, moving from 76.5 FPS at 1080p to 52.3 FPS at 1440p and finally to 36.2 FPS at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The database shows Ultra settings at 1920x1080 average 76.5 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: High settings at 2560x1440 average 70.4 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution average 52.3 FPS, which falls short.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this configuration?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset averages 77.4 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 53, 48.2, and 36.2 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF sits at the 94th percentile among all CPUs. It is 0.2 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, 0.4 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, and 0.9 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1 percent faster.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile by 0.4 percent, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 by 0.5 percent, the AMD Radeon RX 460 by 1.5 percent, and the Intel Arc A770M by 1.6 percent.

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination for Lockdown Protocol?

A: This pairing ranks 2622 out of 3714 tested combinations in the database for this game, placing it in the lower portion of the overall distribution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-14700KF provide a useful reference for CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996 in the database's average benchmark, sitting 0.2 percent behind the i7-14700KF's 70163 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.4 percent slower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X trails by 0.9 percent. On the other side, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K leads by 1 percent with a score of 70879. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in CPU-bound situations, meaning the choice between them would have minimal impact on frame rates.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. The closest alternatives are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159 (0.4 percent faster), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (0.5 percent faster), the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 (1.5 percent faster), and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383 (1.6 percent faster). These deltas are small enough that a system built with any of these GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 3060 Mobile, being a laptop part, would behave similarly to the desktop RTX 2060 SUPER in this title despite its mobile positioning.

The practical implication is that users seeking similar performance to this exact configuration could swap in any of these nearby parts without dramatically altering the gameplay experience. The differences of roughly 1 to 2 percent in aggregate benchmark scores translate to sub-2 FPS differences in most of the measured presets.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers playable performance in Lockdown Protocol across the majority of tested configurations. The database's verdict by resolution confirms that 1920x1080 supports all four presets above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 76.5 FPS. This makes 1080p the most versatile resolution for this pairing.

At 2560x1440, the system maintains playability through High settings with a 70.4 FPS average. The Low and Medium presets also clear the threshold at 119 and 83.3 FPS respectively. Only Ultra at 1440p fails, averaging 52.3 FPS. Users targeting 1440p should stick with High or below for consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the system becomes restricted to Low settings only, which average 77.4 FPS. Medium drops to 53 FPS, High to 48.2 FPS, and Ultra to 36.2 FPS. The 4K experience is therefore limited to reduced visual quality, and even then the frame rate is not particularly high relative to the 60 FPS baseline.

Overall, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol comfortably at 1080p with any preset and at 1440p with High or lower settings. 4K gaming is technically possible but only with Low settings, which may not deliver the visual fidelity most players expect at that resolution. The data positions this system as a solid 1080p and capable 1440p machine for this title, with 4K being a compromise rather than a strength.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to Lockdown Protocol's frame rates. The i7-14700KF, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, provides substantial headroom for game logic and physics calculations. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all processors indicates that it is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most scenarios.

The RTX 2060 SUPER, by contrast, ranks at the 62nd percentile among GPUs. The GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, since higher pixel counts demand more from the rendering pipeline. The measured data supports this interpretation: at 1920x1080, the gap between Low (157.7 FPS) and Ultra (76.5 FPS) is 81.2 FPS, showing that the GPU has enough headroom to render even the most demanding preset at high frame rates. At 3840x2160, the same preset gap shrinks to 41.2 FPS (77.4 versus 36.2), suggesting the GPU saturates earlier at 4K and limits the impact of preset changes.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 157.7 FPS, which approaches the practical ceiling for many game engines. The i7-14700KF's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6235, helps maintain high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 2560x1440 Low, the 119 FPS average still reflects a largely CPU-driven scenario, while at 3840x2160 Low, the 77.4 FPS result shows the GPU taking over as the dominant factor.

The transition point appears between 1440p and 4K. At 2560x1440, the system still shows healthy frame rates across multiple presets, indicating that neither component is severely stressed. At 3840x2160, the steep drop from Low to Medium (77.4 to 53 FPS) suggests the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading capacity become the limiting factors. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are simply insufficient for higher presets at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 76.5 FPS. This maintains full visual fidelity while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable 16.5 FPS margin. Players who prefer higher frame rates can drop to High (96.8 FPS) or Medium (111.5 FPS), but Ultra remains the recommended setting for maximum quality without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, High settings provide the best balance, averaging 70.4 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, with a 10.4 FPS margin over the threshold. Medium settings offer 83.3 FPS for additional headroom, while Low reaches 119 FPS for competitive play. Ultra should be avoided at this resolution, as its 52.3 FPS average falls 7.7 FPS short of the playability line.

At 3840x2160, Low settings are the only playable option, averaging 77.4 FPS. This provides a 17.4 FPS buffer above the threshold, but it comes with significant visual compromises. Medium (53 FPS), High (48.2 FPS), and Ultra (36.2 FPS) all miss the 60 FPS target, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. For 4K users, the choice is between reduced quality at Low or accepting sub-60 frame rates at higher presets.