Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a solid 1080p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the measured data showing playable frame rates across most settings and resolutions. This pairing sits at rank 2630 out of 3714 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet the actual FPS numbers tell a more nuanced story depending on your target resolution and quality preferences. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part with a 2.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is a Turing-based card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. Together, they produce results that range from a highly playable 159 FPS at 1080p Low down to a demanding 35 FPS at 4K Ultra, giving you clear trade-offs to weigh.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads to Lockdown Protocol, a configuration that provides ample headroom for this FPS title's threading demands. The processor runs at a 2.50 GHz base clock and boosts up to 4.70 GHz, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. In the benchmark database, this CPU holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 32,279. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% ahead), Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (0.2% behind), and Intel Core i7-12800H (0.5% ahead) — all essentially performance equivalents within a half-percent band.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role becomes most apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 159 FPS average, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. This suggests the i5-14400F is not a bottleneck at this setting, as the frame rate is high enough to indicate the GPU is still doing the heavy lifting. However, the 10-core design with 16 threads provides enough parallel processing capability to handle game logic, physics, and AI tasks without dragging down the average. The single-thread performance, measured at 3,055 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 2,058 in Geekbench single-core, is strong enough for the latency-sensitive aspects of an FPS, where reaction times and frame pacing matter.

The data shows that the CPU's 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 mounting make it a straightforward fit for most mid-range builds, though the integrated graphics being marked as N/A means you will need the discrete GPU at all times. The processor also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving you flexibility in platform choices, though the measured FPS results in this pack do not differentiate between memory types. The passmark multithread score of 25,470 and integer math score of 81,524 indicate robust multi-threaded capability, which helps maintain consistent frame delivery when Lockdown Protocol's engine spawns multiple entities or processes complex game state updates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary driver of Lockdown Protocol's visual output, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is the key resource for texture streaming and frame buffering. The GPU runs at a 1470 MHz base clock and boosts to 1650 MHz, with 2,176 shading units and 64 ROPs handling the rasterization workload. Its 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 105.6 GPixel/s pixel rate define its raw throughput capabilities. In the database, this GPU sits at the 62nd percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 18,093, and its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (0.4% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (0.5% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 460 (1.5% ahead), and Intel Arc A770M (1.6% ahead) — again a tight cluster near the same performance level.

The GPU's influence on Lockdown Protocol becomes obvious when comparing settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, dropping from Ultra to Low raises the average FPS from 74 to 159, a 115% improvement that clearly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher quality presets. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game at 1080p and 1440p, as the measured results show no catastrophic frame drops that would indicate memory exhaustion. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 35 FPS, and the texture resolution and shading demands likely push the GPU to its limits.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present but not heavily leveraged in Lockdown Protocol, which appears to be a traditional rasterization-focused FPS based on the benchmark pattern. The GPU's memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) provides the bandwidth needed to keep the 256-bit bus fed, and the 229 mm dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector makes it compatible with most mid-tower cases and 450 W power supplies. The display outputs include 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.4a, and 1x USB Type-C, giving you multiple options for high-refresh monitors.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience for this hardware combination, and the answer depends heavily on your resolution target and refresh rate. The data shows a consistent pattern: Low settings offer the highest frame rates, Medium provides a balanced compromise, High adds visual quality with moderate FPS cost, and Ultra demands the most from the GPU.

At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 159 FPS average, which is ideal for competitive FPS play on a 144 Hz monitor or higher. The Medium preset at 113 FPS (with a minimum of 96 FPS) still provides excellent responsiveness and is the best choice for players who want some visual polish without sacrificing the smooth feel of the game. High at 99 FPS is also playable but gets closer to the edge of 100 Hz territory, while Ultra at 74 FPS sacrifices too much frame rate for the visual gains on a fast-paced shooter. For most 1080p players, Medium or High is the sweet spot — Medium if you prioritize frame rate consistency, High if you prefer visual fidelity and your monitor is 60-75 Hz.

At 1440p, the situation shifts. Low at 117 FPS is the only preset that comfortably exceeds 100 FPS, while Medium at 83 FPS (minimum 70) remains smooth for most players. High at 72 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays, but Ultra at 54 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider minimum for comfortable play. The recommendation here is Medium for the best balance, as it delivers 83 FPS average with a 70 FPS minimum that keeps frame pacing stable.

At 4K, the hardware struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low at 75 FPS is the only playable option, Medium at 53 FPS (minimum 45) is borderline, High at 47 FPS is marginal, and Ultra at 35 FPS is not recommended. For 4K, stick to Low settings if you must play at this resolution, or consider dropping to 1440p for a much better experience. The data clearly shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p Medium-High or 1440p Medium, with 4K reserved for low-settings play.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on 1080p?

A: Yes, comfortably. The measured data shows 99 FPS average at High settings and 113 FPS at Medium, both well above the 60 FPS threshold. Even Ultra at 74 FPS exceeds 60 FPS, so you have flexibility in choosing quality levels at 1080p.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with the RTX 2060 SUPER and i5-14400F?

A: Only at Low settings. The data shows 75 FPS at 4K Low, but 53 FPS at Medium and 47 FPS at High. For a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, you would need to play on Low settings, which defeats the purpose of high-resolution gaming.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware combo?

A: 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At Medium settings, the combo delivers 83 FPS average with a 70 FPS minimum, which is smooth and detailed. 1080p gives higher frame rates but less sharpness, while 4K requires too many compromises.

Q: How does the i5-14400F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-14400F scores 32,279 on average, which is within 0.5% of its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% faster), Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% faster), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (0.2% slower), and Intel Core i7-12800H (0.5% faster). These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Does the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM cause issues in this game?

A: The measured data does not show VRAM-related stutters or crashes at any resolution or settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 35, but this appears to be a raw compute limitation rather than a memory capacity issue, as the frame rates scale predictably with settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The only configurations with reported minimum FPS values are Medium settings: 96 FPS at 1080p, 70 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K. These represent the lowest guaranteed frame rates for those settings, and all other presets have no recorded minimums.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which tells us about the limiting component in this system. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 113 to 83, a 26.5% reduction. Going from 1440p to 4K at Medium, the average drops from 83 to 53, a 36.1% reduction. The combined 1080p-to-4K drop at Medium is from 113 to 53 FPS, a 53.1% decrease, which is substantial but not as severe as the pixel count increase (4x) would suggest.

This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor across all resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see frame rates plateau at lower resolutions — meaning 1080p and 1440p would show similar FPS. Instead, the data shows consistent FPS drops with each resolution increase, which is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The i5-14400F is powerful enough to feed the RTX 2060 SUPER at all tested resolutions, evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low (159 FPS), the CPU does not appear to cap the frame rate.

At Ultra settings, the resolution scaling is even more pronounced: 74 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 27.0% from 1080p to 1440p and 35.2% from 1440p to 4K, closely mirroring the Medium preset's scaling. This consistency across settings confirms that the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the constraining factors, not the CPU's ability to process game logic or the VRAM capacity.

The practical implication is that if you want to play at 4K, you must accept Low settings (75 FPS) as the only viable option, and even then, the experience will be less visually rich than 1440p Medium (83 FPS). For players with 1440p monitors, the GPU has enough headroom to run Medium or High settings smoothly, while 1080p players can push toward Ultra if they prefer visual quality over frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates provides a detailed picture of this hardware combo's performance in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the results are consistently strong across all settings. Low delivers 159 FPS average, the highest of any configuration tested, making it ideal for competitive play on high-refresh monitors. Medium scores 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 and maximum of 130, offering a solid balance of smoothness and visual quality. High produces 99 FPS average, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold and is perfectly playable on standard 60-100 Hz displays. Ultra dips to 74 FPS, still playable but noticeably less smooth than the lower presets, especially on 144 Hz panels.

At 2560x1440, the performance becomes more moderated. Low achieves 117 FPS average, which is excellent for 1440p and suitable for 100+ Hz gaming. Medium delivers 83 FPS with a 70 FPS minimum and 95 FPS maximum, providing a stable experience that stays above 60 FPS in all but the most demanding scenes. High drops to 72 FPS average, which is acceptable for 60 Hz monitors but may feel less responsive on higher refresh displays. Ultra falls to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard and will be noticeable in fast-paced gameplay, though it may be tolerable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the hardware is clearly pushed beyond its comfortable operating range. Low produces 75 FPS average, which is the only 4K setting that meets the 60 FPS threshold and is suitable for 60 Hz 4K monitors. Medium drops to 53 FPS with a 45 FPS minimum and 62 FPS maximum, meaning frame rates will occasionally dip below the playable threshold during intense moments. High scores 47 FPS average, while Ultra bottoms out at 35 FPS, both of which are too low for smooth gameplay in an FPS. The data suggests that 4K is not a recommended target for this combo unless you are willing to use Low settings and accept the visual compromises.

The comparison between settings at each resolution shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with quality presets. The gap between Low and Ultra is 85 FPS at 1080p (159 vs 74), 63 FPS at 1440p (117 vs 54), and 40 FPS at 4K (75 vs 35). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes more saturated as pixel count increases, leaving less headroom for quality adjustments. For players seeking the best experience, the sweet spot is 1080p Medium (113 FPS) or 1440p Medium (83 FPS), both of which offer frame rates well above the playability threshold while maintaining reasonable visual quality.