Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a high-performance benchmark profile for Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS title. Measured data shows this combination produces frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold across all tested resolutions and presets. The dataset includes average FPS figures for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions under Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings, offering a comprehensive view of scaling behavior. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, identifies the dominant hardware component at each resolution, contextualizes the combo’s rank among 3,714 tested configurations, and provides actionable settings guidance based on the benchmark results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark suite for Lockdown Protocol captured average frame rates at three resolutions, each with four quality presets. The data shows a clear and consistent performance hierarchy, with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and Core i7-14700KF maintaining high FPS even at maximum settings.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers exceptional headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. On Low settings, the average FPS reaches 305.4. Moving to Medium reduces the average to 216.6 FPS, while High settings yield 193.5 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still produces an average of 143 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 162.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU and CPU scale effectively across the preset range without any bottleneck severe enough to drop below triple-digit frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. Low settings average 224.7 FPS, which is a drop of 80.7 FPS compared to the same preset at 1080p. Medium settings average 163 FPS, High settings average 138.1 FPS, and Ultra settings average 105.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 119.2 FPS. Notably, the Ultra preset at 1440p still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin, with an average of 105.5 FPS.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the data shows the heaviest load. Low settings average 144.8 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium settings average 105.9 FPS, and High settings average 90.2 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 71.1 FPS. While this is the lowest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset, it remains above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 73.7 FPS, the smallest absolute drop among the three resolutions, suggesting that at 4K the GPU is the limiting factor and that preset changes have a relatively smaller impact on frame rate compared to lower resolutions.

The min and max FPS fields are null in the measured data, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. Across all 12 benchmark entries, the average FPS never falls below 71.1, which occurs at 4K Ultra. The highest average is 305.4 at 1080p Low. This range indicates that the combo is capable of handling Lockdown Protocol with significant performance reserves in most scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals which component becomes the primary driver of performance as resolution and settings change. At 1080p, the CPU’s role is more pronounced, as the GPU has less pixel workload. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p reduces average FPS from 305.4 to 143, a 53.2% decrease. This large swing suggests that the Core i7-14700KF, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, provides enough compute power to feed the GPU at lower settings, but the GPU’s rendering load still scales significantly with preset quality.

At 1440p, the GPU takes on more responsibility. The Low preset averages 224.7 FPS, which is 26.4% lower than the 1080p Low result. This drop is larger than the corresponding drop at Medium (163 vs. 216.6, a 24.7% decrease) and High (138.1 vs. 193.5, a 28.6% decrease). The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 105.5 FPS, which is 26.2% lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 143 FPS. The consistent percentage drops across presets when moving from 1080p to 1440p indicate that the GPU is becoming the scaling factor, while the CPU remains sufficient.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The Low preset at 4K averages 144.8 FPS, which is 35.5% lower than the 1440p Low result of 224.7 FPS. This is a larger relative drop than the 1080p-to-1440p transition. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 71.1 FPS, a 32.6% decrease from the 1440p Ultra result of 105.5 FPS. The fact that even Low settings at 4K show a substantial FPS drop compared to 1440p suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth are being stressed by the higher pixel count, while the CPU’s 33 MB of shared L3 cache and high boost clock of 5.60 GHz are less relevant at this resolution.

In summary, the Core i7-14700KF is capable enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at all tested resolutions. The benchmark results show that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the performance limiter at 4K, where preset changes have a smaller absolute impact on FPS. At 1080p, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6235) helps maintain very high frame rates even on Low settings, but the GPU still dictates the overall scaling curve.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER holds a combo rank of 385 out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the top 10.4% of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of systems in this title. The percentile data for the individual components supports this: the CPU is in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 76th percentile among all GPUs.

The high combo rank is driven by the CPU’s exceptional multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,167) and the GPU’s solid 4K capabilities. The rank suggests that this pairing is well-balanced for Lockdown Protocol, as the CPU’s headroom allows the GPU to operate at its full potential. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the combo achieves 71.1 FPS at 4K Ultra, a result that many lower-ranked combos would not reach.

When looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has an average benchmark score of 69,515, which is 0.9% lower than the Core i7-14700KF’s average score of 70,163. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70,879, which is 1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69,996 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875 (0.4% lower). These small deltas indicate that the CPU is competitive with other high-end processors, and swapping to any of these would likely produce similar FPS results in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (average score 31,206, 0.4% lower than the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 31,087), the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (31,220, 0.4% higher), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (31,532, 1.4% higher), and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX (31,676, 1.9% higher). These deltas are all within 2%, meaning that these GPUs would perform nearly identically in the game. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 76th percentile ranking shows it is a strong performer, but not an outlier.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 71.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 305.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: The combo ranks 385 out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 10.4% of all configurations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to dominate. The average FPS drops by 26.2% from Low to Ultra (224.7 to 105.5), and the percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, indicating the GPU is the primary scaling factor.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 193.5.

Q: Does the combo ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded in the dataset is 71.1, which occurs at 4K Ultra. All other settings and resolutions produce higher averages.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 71.1 FPS. This is the only resolution where Ultra settings produce a result below 100 FPS, but it still clears the playability threshold by 11.1 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 105.5 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors (up to 100 Hz) without any compromise in quality.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 143 FPS, which is the highest average among all Ultra presets across the three resolutions. This result is well above the 60 FPS threshold and supports refresh rates up to 144 Hz.

In all cases, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice because the combo has enough performance headroom to run the game at maximum quality without dropping below 60 FPS. The measured data shows that even at 4K, the Ultra preset’s 71.1 FPS average is stable enough for smooth gameplay.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER can unequivocally run Lockdown Protocol. The data shows that the combo passes the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and setting combination tested. Specifically, the verdict by resolution confirms that at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra averaging 71.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 105.5 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 143 FPS.

The system is not just playable; it offers significant performance headroom. At 1080p, even the most demanding preset produces an average FPS that is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, the Ultra preset’s 71.1 FPS average is sufficient for a smooth experience, though users with very high refresh rate 4K displays (above 120 Hz) would need to lower settings to Medium (105.9 FPS) or Low (144.8 FPS) to fully utilize that refresh rate. For standard 60 Hz displays, the Ultra preset is fully viable at all resolutions.

The combo’s rank of 385 out of 3,714 confirms that this is a high-end configuration that will not struggle with this game. The primary consideration is the GPU’s 4K performance, which is strong but not unlimited. For competitive play at 1080p or 1440p with maximum settings, this combo delivers excellent frame rates that will satisfy most users.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a clear picture of what other hardware would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol. For the Intel Core i7-14700KF, the closest alternatives are the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (0.2% lower average benchmark score), AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.4% lower), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.9% lower), and Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (1% higher). All of these CPUs have average benchmark scores within 1% of the i7-14700KF, meaning that in a game like Lockdown Protocol, which is not excessively CPU-bound at higher resolutions, swapping the CPU to any of these would result in nearly identical FPS figures when paired with the same RTX 4070 Ti SUPER.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (0.4% lower average score), NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (0.4% higher), NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (1.4% higher), and NVIDIA TITAN RTX (1.9% higher). These GPUs have benchmark scores that are within 2% of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. In practice, this means that a system with the Core i7-14700KF and any of these GPUs would produce FPS results in Lockdown Protocol that are statistically indistinguishable from the measured data. The TITAN RTX, despite being an older architecture, has a slightly higher average score and would be a viable alternative for users seeking similar performance.

It is important to note that these rival comparisons are based on average benchmark scores, not direct in-game FPS measurements. However, the small deltas (all under 2%) suggest that the performance envelope is very tight. Users with any of these CPU or GPU alternatives can expect the same general FPS ranges as reported for the i7-14700KF and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination, though minor variations may occur due to other system components.