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Lockdown Protocol
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 43 | 57 | 66 | 93 |
| 1440p QHD | 67 | 89 | 102 | 144 |
| 1080p Full HD | 91 | 121 | 139 | 196 |
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 i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a wide range of frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, depending on resolution and quality preset. Measured data shows that the system exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p and 1440p across all presets, while at 4K only Low and Medium presets maintain playable averages. This analysis details the measured performance, component roles, and how the combo compares to other tested hardware.
FAQ
Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?
A: The Intel Core i9-14900K has a launch MSRP of $589, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has a launch MSRP of 399 USD.
Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?
A: The measured average is 91 FPS.
Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?
A: Yes, at Low and Medium presets. Medium averages 66 FPS, while Low averages 93 FPS. Ultra drops to 43 FPS.
Q: What is the best preset at 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?
A: Ultra, with an average of 67 FPS.
Q: How does the Intel Core i9-14900K compare to its closest rival?
A: The Intel Core i9-14900KF has an average benchmark score of 79371 and a deltaPct of -0.3, meaning it is within 0.3% of the i9-14900K's average score of 79097.
Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations?
A: It ranks 1854 out of 3714.
CPU and GPU Roles
The measured FPS data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 196 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU's high single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2262.5) is sufficient to feed the GPU. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the average FPS at Low drops to 144 and 93 respectively, indicating that the GPU's rendering load becomes the dominant factor. The RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 4864 shading units are tasked with more pixel work at higher resolutions, and the data shows a corresponding decline. At 4K Ultra, the average falls to 43 FPS, well below the 60 FPS threshold.
The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads, with a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, are unlikely to be the bottleneck at any resolution; the scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 196 FPS versus 91 FPS, a substantial range that reflects the GPU's ability to handle the game's visual effects. The data indicates that for this combo, the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K and at high presets, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower resolutions. The CPU's 36 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) further support its role as a high-end processor, but the measured frame rates are ultimately limited by the GPU's pixel throughput at higher resolutions.
Best Settings per Resolution
According to the measured data, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is as follows: at 3840x2160, Medium is the highest playable preset, averaging 66 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is playable with an average of 67 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra is playable with an average of 91 FPS. These figures come directly from the verdict data, which lists the best settings and corresponding average FPS. The 4K Medium preset also shows a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS, indicating that while the average is above 60, occasional dips below the threshold can occur. At 1440p Medium, the min/max range is 87 to 117 FPS, and at 1080p Medium it is 118 to 160 FPS, all comfortably above 60.
How This Combo Ranks
Among the 3714 tested combinations, this CPU-GPU pair ranks 1854th. This places it in the middle of the field, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom. The rank reflects the balance between the high-end CPU and the mid-range GPU; the CPU's strong benchmark scores (e.g., Cinebench R23 multi-core 39399.5) are offset by the GPU's more modest standing (59th percentile among all GPUs). The CPU itself is in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79097. The combination yields playable performance at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K Ultra, which is consistent with its mid-pack ranking.
Similar Performance Alternatives
The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i9-14900K, based on average benchmark score, include the Intel Core i9-14900KF (avgScore 79371, deltaPct -0.3), the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (79574, -0.6), the AMD EPYC 7413 (80041, -1.2), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (77740, 1.7). These CPUs are all within 1.7% of the i9-14900K's average score of 79097, so in Lockdown Protocol they would likely produce very similar frame rates. For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (avgScore 16014, deltaPct 0.7), the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351, -1.4), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361, -1.4), and the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, 1.7). The RTX 3060 Ti's average score is 16129, and these rivals are within 1.7% of that figure. Users with any of these alternative components can expect comparable performance in this game, assuming the rest of the system is similar.
The Verdict
Based on the measured FPS data, this system can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher at 1080p and 1440p with all presets, including Ultra. At 4K, the system is playable at Low and Medium presets, with Medium averaging 66 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 43 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Therefore, the verdict is: at 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra at 91 FPS; at 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra at 67 FPS; at 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium at 66 FPS as the best playable setting. The data confirms that the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and can handle 4K at reduced quality settings.
Measured FPS Breakdown
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |
|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|
| 3840x2160 | High | 57 | - | - |
| 3840x2160 | Low | 93 | - | - |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 66 | 56 | 76 |
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 43 | - | - |
| 2560x1440 | High | 89 | - | - |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 144 | - | - |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 102 | 87 | 117 |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 67 | - | - |
| 1920x1080 | High | 121 | - | - |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 196 | - | - |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 139 | 118 | 160 |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 91 | - | - |
The table lists all measured average frame rates, with minimum and maximum values provided only for the Medium preset at each resolution. These numbers represent the full set of measured data for this combination in Lockdown Protocol.