Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a robust performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS title. Measured benchmark data indicates that this configuration clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset combination. The dataset shows performance scaling from 64 FPS at 4K Ultra up to 290 FPS at 1080p Low, positioning this combo as a high-refresh-rate capable system for most scenarios. The following analysis breaks down the measured results, ranking, and alternative hardware options based strictly on the provided data.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is playable, achieving an average of 64 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS playability threshold, making it the most demanding setting that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 582nd out of 3714 total tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 15.7% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the performance difference between the CPU and its nearest rival?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 70163, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (score 69996). The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% slower, with an average score of 70879.

Q: What is the performance difference between the GPU and its nearest rival?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 43223, which is 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (score 43262). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% faster, with an average score of 43667.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 64 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. All other tested configurations produce higher average frame rates.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 290 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is followed by 212 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS varies by resolution, with the system showing headroom at every level.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the most demanding playable option, achieving an average of 64 FPS. This barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, leaving limited headroom for frame-time spikes. The Medium preset provides a more comfortable margin at 97 FPS average, with a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 112 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the most demanding playable setting, delivering an average of 99 FPS. This is a significant jump from the 4K result, showing the resolution scaling is favorable. The High preset reaches 132 FPS average, while Medium hits 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 135 FPS, making it the most demanding playable option with substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset reaches 206 FPS average, with a minimum of 175 FPS and maximum of 237 FPS, while High hits 180 FPS and Low reaches 290 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU across resolutions and presets. The Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163, while the RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, suggesting the CPU has more relative compute headroom.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop from 137 FPS to 64 FPS, a reduction of 53%. This steep decline indicates the GPU is heavily loaded at this resolution, with the CPU having sufficient capacity to feed frames.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts somewhat. The Low preset reaches 212 FPS, while Ultra drops to 99 FPS, a 53% reduction from Low to Ultra. This consistent percentage drop across resolutions suggests the GPU remains the dominant factor, but the higher frame rates at 1440p indicate the CPU can push more frames when the GPU load is reduced.

At 1920x1080, the CPU role becomes more prominent. The Low preset hits 290 FPS, which is near the practical limit for many CPUs. The scaling from Low to Ultra (290 FPS to 135 FPS) shows a 53% reduction, but the absolute values suggest the CPU is nearing its frame-generation ceiling at the lowest settings.

The pattern across resolutions shows the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, while the CPU becomes more relevant at 1080p. The consistent percentage drop from Low to Ultra at each resolution (53% at 4K, 53% at 1440p, and 53% at 1080p) indicates the GPU workload scales predictably with resolution and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 582nd out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 15.7% of all configurations tested, indicating strong overall performance.

The CPU's percentile ranking is 94, meaning it outperforms 94% of all CPUs in the benchmark database. The GPU's percentile ranking is 83, outperforming 83% of all GPUs. This discrepancy suggests the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU in this pairing, which is consistent with the observed bottleneck patterns.

The combo rank of 582 out of 3714 suggests that while this system is well above average, there are still 581 configurations that perform better in this specific game. The rank reflects the combined performance of both components, and the high CPU percentile suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield more noticeable improvements than upgrading the CPU for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide insight into what other hardware would behave similarly in this system.

For the Intel Core i7-14700KF, the closest alternatives based on average benchmark scores are:

• AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with an average score of 69996, which is 0.2% slower
• AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with an average score of 69875, which is 0.4% slower
• AMD Ryzen 9 7950X with an average score of 69515, which is 0.9% slower
• Intel Core Ultra 7 265K with an average score of 70879, which is 1% faster

These CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with differences well within measurement variance.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the closest alternatives based on average benchmark scores are:

• NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with an average score of 43262, which is 0.1% faster
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile with an average score of 43268, which is 0.1% faster
• NVIDIA Quadro M6000 with an average score of 43301, which is 0.2% faster
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile with an average score of 43667, which is 1% faster

These GPUs would produce nearly identical performance in this game, with the RTX 4090 Mobile being the most significant upgrade at just 1% faster.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this system can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous:

At 3840x2160, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, with the Ultra setting achieving an average of 64 FPS. This makes 4K Ultra playable, though with minimal headroom.

At 2560x1440, the system performs comfortably, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 99 FPS. This provides a solid margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p Ultra a smooth experience.

At 1920x1080, the system excels, with the Ultra preset reaching an average of 135 FPS. This is well above the playability threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

The system is fully capable of running Lockdown Protocol at playable settings at all tested resolutions. The weakest configuration, 4K Ultra at 64 FPS average, still clears the 60 FPS threshold, while the strongest configuration, 1080p Low at 290 FPS, provides extreme headroom for competitive play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination is presented below.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 137 FPS average
• Medium: 97 FPS average, 83 FPS minimum, 112 FPS maximum
• High: 85 FPS average
• Ultra: 64 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 212 FPS average
• Medium: 151 FPS average, 128 FPS minimum, 173 FPS maximum
• High: 132 FPS average
• Ultra: 99 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 290 FPS average
• Medium: 206 FPS average, 175 FPS minimum, 237 FPS maximum
• High: 180 FPS average
• Ultra: 135 FPS average

The data shows a clear progression: higher resolutions and settings reduce frame rates in a predictable manner. The Medium preset consistently provides the most complete dataset with minimum and maximum values, showing frame-time consistency. The Low preset at 1080p achieves the highest average at 290 FPS, while the Ultra preset at 4K achieves the lowest average at 64 FPS. Across all configurations, the system maintains an average above the 60 FPS playability threshold, confirming its capability for this game.