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Lockdown Protocol
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 37 | 49 | 56 | 79 |
| 1440p QHD | 57 | 76 | 87 | 123 |
| 1080p Full HD | 78 | 104 | 119 | 168 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Lockdown Protocol on Your System
The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a highly varied performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, heavily dependent on resolution and quality settings. Measured data indicates the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p with most presets, while 4K remains a challenge except at the lowest settings. The CPU sits in the 94th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU ranks in the 66th percentile, suggesting a substantial bottleneck in the graphics department for this specific title.
FAQ
Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this PC in Lockdown Protocol?
A: According to the measured data, the best playable experience is at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, achieving an average of 78 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High with an average of 76 FPS. For 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, yielding an average of 79 FPS.
Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?
A: Yes, but only with Low settings, which produce an average of 79 FPS. Medium settings at 4K drop to 56 FPS average, and High settings fall to 49 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K are not viable, averaging only 37 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.
Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?
A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163, placing it just 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX. It is 0.9% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X but trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K by 1%.
Q: How does the GPU performance compare to its closest competitors?
A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035. It is 1.6% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT but 0.6% slower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL and 1% slower than the AMD Radeon HD 8970M. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile leads by 1.6%.
Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?
A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate scales from 168 FPS on Low to 78 FPS on Ultra. This represents a significant 90 FPS drop when moving to the highest quality preset, with Medium and High landing at 119 and 104 FPS, respectively.
Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game?
A: Benchmark data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. The performance scaling across resolutions, with a 53% drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low, further indicates the graphics card is the bottleneck.
CPU and GPU Roles
The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-14700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 168 FPS on Low settings, indicating the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU. The i7-14700KF, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, ensuring that frame pacing and game logic are not limiting factors at lower resolutions.
As resolution increases, the GPU's role becomes dominant. Moving from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops from 168 to 123, a 27% decrease. This trend accelerates at 4K, where Low settings yield 79 FPS. The RTX 5050, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, is clearly the bottleneck at higher pixel counts. The GPU's 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs contrasts sharply with the CPU's high standing.
The scaling between presets further illustrates this dynamic. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 90 FPS (168 vs 78), showing that the GPU struggles with increased shading and texture workloads. At 4K, the spread narrows to 42 FPS (79 vs 37), but the absolute numbers are so low that the GPU is saturated regardless of settings. The medium preset at 1440p shows a min FPS of 74, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold, but the Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 57 FPS average, confirming that the GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates with maxed-out settings at that resolution.
Measured FPS Breakdown
1920x1080: This resolution offers the most flexibility. Low settings deliver an average of 168 FPS, with no minimum or maximum data points recorded. Medium settings average 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 and a maximum of 137 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 104 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 78 FPS. All presets at this resolution clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.
2560x1440: Performance remains strong but requires settings management. Low settings average 123 FPS. Medium settings average 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100 FPS. High settings average 76 FPS. Ultra settings drop below the playable threshold, averaging 57 FPS. The data shows that High is the highest playable preset at 1440p, maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.
3840x2160: This resolution is only viable on Low settings, which average 79 FPS. Medium settings average 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65 FPS, meaning even the peak performance dips below the playable threshold. High settings average 49 FPS, and Ultra settings average 37 FPS. The step from Low to Medium at 4K represents a 29% performance penalty, highlighting the GPU's limited capacity for higher-quality rendering at this pixel count.
The Verdict
The measured data provides a clear answer: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends entirely on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best experience on Ultra at 78 FPS average. This is the optimal configuration for this combo.
At 2560x1440, the system maintains playability on High, Low, and Medium settings. The best playable setting is High, which delivers 76 FPS average. Ultra at 1440p is not recommended, as the 57 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS threshold.
At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, producing 79 FPS average. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS. The verdict data confirms that 4K gaming is restricted to the lowest quality preset, making it a niche option for users who prioritize resolution over visual fidelity.
Similar Performance Alternatives
The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, with a benchmark score 0.2% lower than the i7-14700KF, would offer nearly identical CPU-bound performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X are also within 0.4% and 0.9% respectively, meaning any of these processors would yield comparable frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios.
On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is the closest competitor, scoring 1.6% lower than the RTX 5050. This card would produce slightly lower frame rates but a similar overall experience. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL and AMD Radeon HD 8970M are 0.6% and 1% faster respectively, while the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile leads by 1.6%. Users with these GPUs can expect frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 5050's results across all resolutions and settings.
It is important to note that these comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark scores, not game-specific data. The actual performance in Lockdown Protocol may vary, but the proximity of these scores indicates that any of these components would place the system in the same performance tier.
How This Combo Ranks
In the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 2293 out of 3714 combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 38th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 62% of tested combos deliver higher frame rates in this game.
This ranking reflects the significant imbalance between the high-performing CPU and the mid-range GPU. The i7-14700KF's 94th percentile CPU score is largely wasted in this title, as the RTX 5050's 66th percentile GPU score becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and quality settings. The combo's rank is likely driven by the GPU's inability to fully utilize the CPU's capability, particularly at 4K where even Low settings push the graphics card to its limits.
The data suggests that users seeking better performance in Lockdown Protocol would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU change, given the substantial gap in percentile rankings. However, for users targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this combo provides a solid foundation that consistently exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold across most presets.