Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a 2024 FPS that responds strongly to both resolution scaling and preset selection. The data for the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination shows a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets. This analysis examines the measured frames per second (FPS) results, the role of each component, and how this pairing ranks among tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 60 FPS average?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 82.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 60.1 FPS. The data shows that 3840x2160 requires the Low preset to reach 82.1 FPS, as High and Ultra average 49.9 and 41 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 22,206. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22,307, a delta of -0.5%. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 21,670, which is 2.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is 2.3% higher at 22,729.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile relative to all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F ranks in the 88th percentile for all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 32,508, placing it nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-12800H (32,513, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32,446, 0.2% delta).

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 175.9 FPS average. This high frame rate indicates the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions where the graphics load is lighter.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 4K with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 58.8. This is slightly below the 60 FPS threshold, making Low settings (82.1 FPS) the only 4K preset in this data that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo's rank compare to the total number of tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 1,020 out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while capable, many other hardware pairings deliver higher performance in this specific title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a distinct performance curve across presets. For a 60 FPS target, the optimal settings depend heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 60 FPS, but the Ultra preset averages 82.1 FPS, while Low reaches 175.9 FPS. The High preset at 109.3 FPS offers the best balance between visual quality and headroom for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 93.6 FPS, which is a substantial improvement over High (82.6 FPS) and Ultra (60.1 FPS). The data indicates that Ultra is playable but leaves minimal margin for frame drops. For most users, Medium or High at 1440p provides the smoothest experience, with Low at 130 FPS for competitive play.

The 3840x2160 results show a steep drop-off. Ultra averages only 41 FPS, which is below acceptable smoothness for an FPS. High (49.9 FPS) and Medium (58.8 FPS) are close to playable but still under 60 FPS. Low settings at 82.1 FPS is the only 4K preset that delivers a consistent 60+ FPS experience. The recommendation is to use Low at 4K, Medium or High at 1440p, and High at 1080p for the best overall experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rate differences between presets. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it contains 2,560 shading units. These specifications are consistent with its performance in Lockdown Protocol.

The VRAM capacity plays a critical role at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra is 41.1 FPS (82.1 vs 41). This substantial gap suggests that texture memory and bandwidth are heavily taxed at 4K. The 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the Ultra preset at 4K likely exceeds comfortable memory allocation, contributing to the low 41 FPS average.

The GPU's synthetic benchmarks reflect its mid-range standing. It scores 18,169 in Passmark G3D and 1,651 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its percentile versus all GPUs is 65, meaning it outperforms the majority of graphics cards but trails many modern offerings. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, is only 0.5% higher in average score, indicating the RTX 2070 SUPER remains competitive with entry-level professional cards.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-14400F and RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1,020 out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 62nd percentile of all configurations, meaning roughly 38% of tested combos perform worse. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing, where neither component is severely mismatched.

The CPU's 88th percentile ranking among all processors is notably higher than the combo's overall rank. This indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing for Lockdown Protocol. The GPU's 65th percentile standing aligns more closely with the combo's 62nd percentile rank, confirming that graphics performance dictates the overall position.

Compared to other combos in the database, this setup is positioned for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The measured FPS at these resolutions (109.3 and 82.6 FPS on High, respectively) are respectable but not exceptional. The 4K performance is below average, with only the Low preset exceeding 60 FPS. The data suggests this combo is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p or standard 1440p monitors.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F provides 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, and it is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die size.

In synthetic tests, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 21,914 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9,203 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Single-thread performance is also solid, with scores of 3,093 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 2,333 in Geekbench single-core. These results show the CPU can handle the physics and game logic demands of Lockdown Protocol without bottlenecking the GPU.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average score include the Intel Core i7-13705H (32,586, -0.2% delta) and AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32,584, -0.2% delta). The i5-14400F is essentially tied with these processors, differing by less than 1%. This indicates that the CPU's performance is well within the expected range for its class.

At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 175.9 FPS, which demonstrates the CPU's ability to drive high frame rates. The 16 threads allow for efficient distribution of background tasks, and the 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance. The CPU's 88th percentile ranking confirms it is a strong partner for the RTX 2070 SUPER, enabling the GPU to be the primary determinant of frame rate across different presets.