Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a decisive performance outcome for Lockdown Protocol: every resolution tested, from 1080p to 4K, clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every preset, including the demanding Ultra setting. At 1920x1080, the combo produces a 330.7 FPS average on Low settings, while even the most punishing 4K Ultra configuration sustains a 74.5 FPS average. This is a combination that does not merely meet the game’s requirements—it eliminates them as a constraint, offering headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors and future content alike. The data is measured, not estimated, and the results are consistent across all twelve tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this CPU-GPU pairing shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160 (4K), the average frame rates range from 74.5 FPS on Ultra to 156.7 FPS on Low. The High preset averages 99.4 FPS, while Medium lands at 110 FPS. No minimum or maximum frame rate values are provided in the dataset, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS as the performance metric. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 82.2 FPS, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER has substantial headroom even at the highest pixel count, with the Ultra preset still delivering 24% more FPS than the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance scales upward as expected. Low settings produce an average of 242.5 FPS, Medium delivers 175.9 FPS, High reaches 149.7 FPS, and Ultra maintains 113.9 FPS. The jump from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 39.4 FPS, representing a 52.9% improvement in average frame rate. This resolution is where the combination truly shines for competitive play, as even the highest preset stays well above the 100 FPS mark, offering smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate panels.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results are exceptional across the board. Low settings average 330.7 FPS, Medium averages 234.4 FPS, High averages 207.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 157.3 FPS. The delta between Ultra at 1080p and Ultra at 4K is 82.8 FPS, highlighting how resolution scaling impacts the GPU load. Even at 1080p Ultra, the frame rate is more than 2.6 times the playable threshold, meaning the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution; the i7-14700KF’s 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample processing power to feed the GPU.

Comparing presets at the same resolution, the performance drop from Low to Ultra is consistent: 52.2% at 4K, 53.0% at 1440p, and 52.4% at 1080p. This uniformity suggests that Lockdown Protocol’s graphics settings scale predictably with GPU load, and the RTX 4080 SUPER handles the increased demand without any anomalous spikes or collapses. The lack of min/max FPS data means transient frame drops cannot be assessed, but the average FPS figures alone are sufficient to declare the game highly playable at all tested configurations.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 74.5 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 24.2%. All four presets at 4K—Low (156.7 FPS), Medium (110 FPS), High (99.4 FPS), and Ultra (74.5 FPS)—are playable.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for a 60 FPS target?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 113.9 FPS, making it the best visual option while still delivering nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. Lower presets offer even higher frame rates, with Low reaching 242.5 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 203rd out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5.5% of all systems in the database for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the GPU is likely the primary constraint, but the data shows no bottleneck: Ultra settings still average 157.3 FPS, and Low settings hit 330.7 FPS. The i7-14700KF’s single-thread score of 6235 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-core performance, while its multi-core score of 44167 ensures consistent frame delivery.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4080 SUPER and the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a negligible difference of -0.1%. In practice, these GPUs deliver virtually identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, so users should expect similar FPS figures from both cards.

Q: Does the combo support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes, the RTX 4080 SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6, ensuring compatibility with Lockdown Protocol’s rendering requirements. The CPU also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, though the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra preset, and the measured average FPS at that setting is as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra preset, 74.5 FPS average. This is the highest visual quality available, and it still provides a 14.5 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Players who prioritize image quality over raw frame rate can use this setting without compromise.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra preset, 113.9 FPS average. This combination offers a 53.9 FPS buffer over the playable threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors (up to 100 Hz) while retaining full graphical fidelity.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra preset, 157.3 FPS average. This is the best choice for competitive play, as it provides a 97.3 FPS margin over 60 FPS and supports 144 Hz displays with ease. Lower presets are unnecessary for achieving smooth gameplay.

At all three resolutions, the Ultra preset remains playable, so there is no scenario in which a user must reduce settings to hit 60 FPS. The data also shows that even the Low preset at 1080p (330.7 FPS) and 1440p (242.5 FPS) exceeds the needs of any current display technology, confirming that the combo is over-specified for Lockdown Protocol’s demands.

Similar Performance Alternatives

From the nearestRivals data for the CPU and GPU, several alternative combinations would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol. For the Intel Core i7-14700KF, the closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, with a delta of just 0.2% in average benchmark score (69996 vs. 70163). This means a system with the Ryzen 7 9700F would produce nearly identical FPS figures, assuming the same GPU and settings. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (delta 0.4%) and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (delta 0.9%) are also within 1% of the i7-14700KF’s performance, making them equally viable for this game. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% slower, a difference unlikely to be noticeable in practice.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, with a delta of -0.1% (54247 vs. 54209). This confirms that the SUPER variant offers no meaningful advantage in this title. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (delta -1.1%) and AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (delta -2.7%) are slightly slower, while the AMD Radeon 8060S (delta -2.8%) rounds out the list. None of these GPUs diverge by more than 2.8%, so users with any of these cards can expect similar frame rates, provided the CPU is not a bottleneck. For a full system swap, combining the Ryzen 7 9700F with the RTX 4080 would yield essentially the same performance as the i7-14700KF + RTX 4080 SUPER setup.

The Verdict

The measured data is unequivocal: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested settings and resolutions. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 74.5 FPS, which is 24.2% above the 60 FPS playable threshold; the High preset (99.4 FPS), Medium (110 FPS), and Low (156.7 FPS) all provide even more headroom. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 113.9 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra averages 157.3 FPS. The verdictByResolution field confirms that all playable settings include Ultra at every resolution, with no exceptions.

The i7-14700KF’s benchmark scores support these results: its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44167 and single-core score of 6235 place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, ensuring the processor is not a weak link. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 and a Passmark G3D score of 34245, sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Together, they form a top-tier combination that handles Lockdown Protocol with ease. The only caveat is the lack of min/max FPS data, so frame time consistency cannot be verified, but the averages are so far above the threshold that even a 50% drop would still hit 37 FPS at 4K Ultra—unlikely given the hardware’s headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 203rd out of 3714 tested combos in the Lockdown Protocol database. This places it in the top 5.5% of all systems tested, a strong showing for a mainstream high-end desktop build. The rank reflects the combination’s ability to deliver high average FPS across all resolutions, with the 4K Ultra result of 74.5 FPS being particularly notable given that many systems fail to reach 60 FPS at that preset.

For context, the CPU’s 94th percentile rank among all CPUs and the GPU’s 86th percentile rank among all GPUs suggest that the combo is well-balanced, with neither component dragging the other down. The 3714-combo pool includes a wide range of hardware, from budget builds to flagship setups, so a rank of 203 indicates that this system outperforms 94.5% of tested configurations. Users seeking higher performance would need to look at top-tier components like the RTX 4090 or the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, but for Lockdown Protocol specifically, the i7-14700KF + RTX 4080 SUPER provides more than enough power for any display setup, including 4K 60 Hz and 1440p 144 Hz monitors.