Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a compelling 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the data reveals a system that is heavily optimized for high refresh rates at lower settings. The measured frames per second (FPS) show a wide performance envelope, from 243.3 FPS at 1080p Low down to 55.4 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating that the combination is versatile but not uniformly dominant. This analysis examines the benchmark results to understand the balance between the CPU and GPU across different resolutions and settings.

FAQ

*Q: How does this specific CPU and GPU combo rank among all tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The combo ranks 553rd out of 1,637 tested combinations, placing it in the top third of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What is the best performance result for this combo at 1440p?

A: The highest average FPS at 2560x1440 is achieved with Low settings, hitting 179.5 FPS. Moving to High settings drops this to 111.4 FPS, and Ultra settings reduce it further to 81.8 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between the 1080p and 4K results at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the combo produces 147.5 FPS. At 3840x2160 High, the average drops to 69.8 FPS, which is a significant reduction of over half the frame rate.

Q: Which component is likely the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The 4K Ultra result of 55.4 FPS, coupled with the large frame rate drops as resolution increases, strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at this extreme setting.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 49,982. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A550M, scores 49,737, making the RX 6800 XT 0.5% faster.

Q: Is the data for this combo measured or estimated?

A: The data is flagged as `dataIsMeasured`, meaning the FPS figures are actual recorded results rather than projections or estimates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT secures the 553rd position out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This rank places it in the 66th percentile of all tested systems, indicating a strong, above-average performance tier. While not a top-tier enthusiast setup, this ranking suggests the hardware is well-matched for delivering high frame rates in this specific FPS title. The data implies that this combo is capable of exceeding the performance of a majority of other tested configurations, but it is not at the absolute modern. The rank is likely a reflection of the balanced capabilities of both components, with neither dragging the other down significantly at most settings, although the 4K Ultra data points suggest the GPU may limit the highest-end scenarios.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a substantial piece of hardware with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. Its boost clock of 2250 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz are key to its performance in Lockdown Protocol. The benchmark results show that the GPU's capabilities are most stressed at higher resolutions and settings. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences when comparing 1080p to 4K results. For instance, at High settings, the frame rate drops from 147.5 FPS at 1080p to 69.8 FPS at 4K, a 52.7% reduction. This significant scaling with resolution is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts. Even at Low settings, the 4K result of 114.8 FPS is substantially lower than the 1080p result of 243.3 FPS, showing that the GPU is still the limiting factor at that high resolution. The GPU's 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs further confirms its high-end status, and its performance is 0.5% above the Intel Arc A550M, its closest rival.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are exceptionally high. Low settings yield 243.3 FPS, Medium produces 174.4 FPS, High reaches 147.5 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a robust 114.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very playable. Low settings deliver 179.5 FPS, Medium produces 126.8 FPS, High hits 111.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 81.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. Low settings produce 114.8 FPS, Medium yields 80.3 FPS, High reaches 69.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 55.4 FPS. These numbers reveal a clear pattern: the combo is capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, it is best suited for lower to medium settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears to be more critical at lower resolutions where the GPU is less burdened. This is evidenced by the relatively small frame rate differences between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings. For example, at High settings, the difference between 1080p (147.5 FPS) and 1440p (111.4 FPS) is 36.1 FPS, while the difference between 1440p and 4K (69.8 FPS) is 41.6 FPS. This suggests that the CPU is able to feed the GPU effectively at 1440p, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck at 4K. The CPU's high single-thread performance, as shown by a Geekbench single-core score of 2803, is crucial for maintaining high frame rates in an FPS game. The data indicates that the i5-14600K is more than capable of keeping up with the RX 6800 XT at 1080p and 1440p, as the performance scaling between these resolutions is primarily dictated by the GPU's workload.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For a 1080p display, the Ultra preset at 114.9 FPS is the best choice for a high-quality experience without sacrificing smoothness, as it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold and approaches 120 Hz capabilities. For 1440p, the High preset at 111.4 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual fidelity and performance, providing a smooth experience on most high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset at 126.8 FPS could be chosen for even higher frame rates, but the visual trade-off may not be worth it when High is so close. At 4K, the Medium preset at 80.3 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it delivers a playable frame rate while maintaining decent visual quality. The High preset at 69.8 FPS is also viable for a cinematic experience, but the Ultra preset at 55.4 FPS falls below the ideal threshold for fast-paced gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that is progressively more GPU-limited as resolution increases. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 243.3 at 1080p to 179.5 at 1440p (a 26.2% decrease) and then to 114.8 at 4K (a 36.0% decrease from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the drop is more severe: from 114.9 at 1080p to 81.8 at 1440p (a 28.8% decrease) and then to 55.4 at 4K (a 32.3% decrease from 1440p). This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K. Conversely, the relatively smaller performance gap between 1080p and 1440p, especially at lower settings, suggests that the CPU is able to maintain a high throughput, and the system is well-balanced for 1440p gaming. The data implies that for users targeting 4K, the GPU is the component that would need an upgrade to achieve higher frame rates, while the CPU has sufficient headroom to support such an upgrade.