Lockdown Protocol

In Lockdown Protocol, this combination of an Intel Core i5-14400F and an AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT lands at rank 1243 out of 1637 tested combos. That places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, meaning a significant portion of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The pairing’s standing is not defined by a single weak link, but rather by the GPU’s position in the overall hierarchy, which limits the CPU's potential in this specific FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1243 out of 1637 indicates that it sits in the 24th percentile of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. This is a modest result, suggesting that while the hardware is capable of playable performance at certain settings, it is not competitive with top-tier builds. The CPU itself is a strong performer in general benchmarks, holding an 88th percentile ranking against all CPUs, but its high average benchmark score does not translate to a high rank in this game when paired with this GPU. The data clearly shows that the graphics card is the primary constraint, dragging the overall combo ranking down relative to what the processor alone might suggest.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip, and it comes equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. Its memory clock runs at 2000 MHz, which translates to 16 Gbps effective, and the core operates with a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. For Lockdown Protocol, these specifications are directly relevant because the game’s performance scaling across resolutions shows a clear dependency on the GPU’s memory subsystem and raw compute power. The card’s FP32 performance of 10.60 TFLOPS and its 2048 shading units are the primary drivers of frame rate, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity is a notable factor at higher resolutions. In this pairing, the GPU is the bottleneck; at 1080p, the CPU can feed it enough data, but as resolution increases, the GPU’s workload grows and frame rates drop proportionally, confirming its role as the limiting component.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 97.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p, that number falls to 73.4 FPS, a drop of roughly 24%. At 4K, it further declines to 45.5 FPS, a 53% reduction from the 1080p figure. This steep decline indicates that the RX 6600 XT is struggling to keep up with the increasing pixel count, and the CPU is not the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions. The data shows the opposite: a significant and consistent drop with each step up in resolution. This is a clear sign that for Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s rendering capabilities, particularly its memory bandwidth and shading power, are what determine the playable settings, not the i5-14400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination shows a wide range of performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 160.6, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU is capable of delivering very high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily taxed. Medium settings produce 111.4 FPS, while High settings yield 97.1 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, drops the average to 71.5 FPS. This spread of 89.1 FPS between Low and Ultra demonstrates that the game’s settings have a massive impact on the GPU workload. At this resolution, the i5-14400F has enough headroom to push the GPU to its limits, and the results are generally smooth even at High settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases across the board. Low settings produce 118.9 FPS, which is still very playable for competitive play. Medium settings deliver 82.8 FPS, and High settings drop to 73.4 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p result in 51.7 FPS, which is approaching the lower boundary of what is acceptable for a fast-paced FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 67.2 FPS, showing that even at 1440p, the settings menu has a significant influence on performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. Low settings yield 75.3 FPS, which is surprisingly playable, but Medium settings drop to 52.3 FPS. High settings produce 45.5 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 34.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 40.9 FPS, which is a smaller absolute gap than at lower resolutions, but the absolute values are much lower. The results at 4K clearly show that this combo is not suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution, and even maintaining a consistent 60 FPS is only possible with Low settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for this combo balances frame rate and visual fidelity. For 1080p gaming, High settings provide an average of 97.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a good visual experience. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 71.5 FPS, which is still playable, but the jump from High to Ultra does not justify the 25.6 FPS loss for most players. For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, Low settings at 1080p deliver 160.6 FPS, giving a significant advantage in responsiveness, but this comes at the cost of visual detail. Medium settings at 111.4 FPS offer a middle ground, but High appears to be the sweet spot for a balance of quality and speed.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts. High settings produce 73.4 FPS, which is decent, but Medium settings at 82.8 FPS provide a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Low settings at 118.9 FPS are the best choice for those prioritizing a high refresh rate experience. Ultra settings at 1440p should be avoided, as 51.7 FPS is below the ideal threshold for a smooth experience in an FPS. For 4K, the data suggests that only Low settings, at 75.3 FPS, are suitable for a playable experience. Medium settings at 52.3 FPS and High at 45.5 FPS are likely to feel sluggish in fast-paced gameplay. The 8 GB VRAM and the GPU’s compute capability are simply not sufficient for higher presets at this resolution. Therefore, the optimal configuration is to run High settings at 1080p or Medium settings at 1440p, with Low settings reserved for high-refresh-rate monitors or 4K play.