Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a versatile 1080p and 1440p gaming experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K reserved for those willing to drop settings. The data shows this combo sits at rank 623 out of 1637 tested combinations, placing it comfortably in the upper-middle tier of the database. This pairing leverages a 14-core, 20-thread CPU with a 5.30 GHz boost clock alongside a 16 GB GPU with a 624.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, creating a balanced foundation for this FPS title.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot, where High settings still deliver 107.7 FPS average, while 1920x1080 reaches 143.2 FPS on High. At 4K, even High settings drop to 72.1 FPS, making 1440p the most balanced choice for visual quality and frame rate.

Q: How much of a performance gap exists between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the measured spread is significant: Low averages 233.2 FPS, Medium 165.8 FPS, High 143.2 FPS, and Ultra 110.7 FPS. That represents a 122.5 FPS difference between the lowest and highest presets, indicating the GPU is the primary scaling factor at this resolution.

Q: Does the RX 7800 XT's 16 GB VRAM matter for this game?

A: With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus, the GPU has ample capacity for Lockdown Protocol. The benchmark results show that even at 4K Ultra, the game runs at 50.3 FPS, suggesting VRAM is not a limiting constraint at any tested setting.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This configuration ranks 623rd out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all systems in the database. The CPU itself sits at the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 76th percentile, indicating the combo's mid-tier ranking comes from the GPU being the weaker link.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the game produces 233.2 FPS, which is the highest result in the entire dataset. This suggests the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU's output. Given the i5-14600KF's strong single-thread performance (4643 in Cinebench R23 single-core), the CPU handles the low-resolution workload without holding back the RX 7800 XT.

Q: What is the expected performance drop when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The measured average FPS falls from 143.2 at 1920x1080 to 107.7 at 2560x1440, then to 72.1 at 3840x2160. That is a 49.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is a typical scaling pattern for a GPU-bound scenario in this title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the decisive component in this pairing's Lockdown Protocol results. With a boost clock of 2430 MHz and a game clock of 2124 MHz, the GPU sustains high throughput across all tested resolutions. Its 16 GB VRAM pool, running at 19.5 Gbps effective speed, provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which directly supports texture streaming and asset loading in this FPS title.

The GPU's benchmark profile shows strong compute capabilities, with a Passmark G3D score of 24176 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4157. These figures place the RX 7800 XT at the 76th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA P104-100 (0.4% behind) and AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (0.2% ahead). In practical terms, the GPU's 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 performance is sufficient to drive high frame rates, but the measured FPS data reveals clear scaling limits as resolution increases.

At 1080p, the GPU delivers 233.2 FPS on Low, but this drops to 110.7 FPS on Ultra, showing a 52.5% performance penalty from the highest preset. The RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process with 28,100 million transistors, handles the game's rendering efficiently. However, the 4K Ultra result of 50.3 FPS indicates that the GPU's 96 ROPs and 3840 shading units become saturated at higher pixel counts, even with 16 GB of VRAM available.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a consistent decline as resolution increases, which is classic GPU-bound behavior. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the frame rate drops from 143.2 to 107.7 FPS, a 24.8% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High yields 72.1 FPS, another 33.1% decrease. This pattern indicates that the RX 7800 XT is the primary limiting factor as pixel count grows.

At Low settings, the scaling is steeper: 233.2 FPS at 1080p falls to 171.3 FPS at 1440p (26.5% drop) and then to 109.8 FPS at 4K (35.9% drop). The Low preset reduces GPU load, so the CPU's contribution becomes relatively more important, but the data still shows the GPU dominating the performance curve. The i5-14600KF, with its 5.30 GHz boost clock and 24 MB L3 cache, maintains sufficient headroom to avoid becoming the bottleneck at these frame rates.

Ultra settings amplify the GPU's workload most dramatically. The 1080p to 1440p transition costs 32.4 FPS (from 110.7 to 78.3), and the 1440p to 4K transition costs another 28.0 FPS (down to 50.3). This represents a total 54.6% performance loss from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra, confirming that the GPU's rendering pipeline is fully engaged at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the dataset shows a full range of presets: Low averages 233.2 FPS, Medium 165.8 FPS, High 143.2 FPS, and Ultra 110.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 67.4 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 22.6 FPS, and High to Ultra is 32.5 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that certain settings within the Medium to High range have outsized impacts on performance.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 171.3 FPS, Medium 120.7 FPS, High 107.7 FPS, and Ultra 78.3 FPS. The relative differences compress slightly compared to 1080p, with Low to Medium showing a 50.6 FPS gap and High to Ultra a 29.4 FPS gap. The 1440p High result of 107.7 FPS is nearly identical to the 1080p Ultra result of 110.7 FPS, suggesting that resolution scaling and preset scaling have similar computational costs in this title.

At 3840x2160, the numbers are: Low 109.8 FPS, Medium 80.8 FPS, High 72.1 FPS, and Ultra 50.3 FPS. The Low preset at 4K produces a higher frame rate than Ultra at 1440p (109.8 vs 78.3), which is notable for players prioritizing smoothness over visual fidelity. The 4K Ultra result of 50.3 FPS is the lowest in the entire dataset, representing a 78.3% reduction from the peak 1080p Low result.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 623rd out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper 38% of all systems. The ranking reflects the balance between the i5-14600KF and the RX 7800 XT. The CPU's benchmark profile is strong, with an average benchmark score of 49367 and a 93rd percentile ranking among all processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K (0.4% ahead), AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (0.6% ahead), and AMD EPYC 4345P (0.5% behind), showing the CPU is competitive with top-tier alternatives.

The GPU's ranking is lower, at the 76th percentile with an average benchmark score of 32619. Its nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (0.2% ahead), NVIDIA P104-100 (0.4% behind), and NVIDIA T600 Mobile (0.7% behind). The discrepancy between the CPU's 93rd percentile and the GPU's 76th percentile suggests that the GPU is the more limiting component in this pairing, which aligns with the resolution scaling data showing GPU-bound behavior.

In the context of the full combo ranking, 623rd out of 1637 means this system outperforms roughly 62% of tested configurations. This is a solid mid-tier result for a game like Lockdown Protocol, where frame rate consistency matters more than raw peak performance. The data indicates that this combo is well-suited for competitive play at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being viable only at reduced settings.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting high refresh rates at 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 233.2 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play where maximum frame rate is prioritized. However, the High preset at 143.2 FPS still exceeds typical 144 Hz monitor refresh rates, offering a better balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 110.7 FPS is acceptable but may not fully utilize a 144 Hz display.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 120.7 FPS provides a strong experience for 120 Hz displays, while High at 107.7 FPS is suitable for 100 Hz monitors. The Low preset at 171.3 FPS is the best choice for players with 144 Hz or higher refresh rate panels who want to maximize smoothness. Ultra at 78.3 FPS is playable but represents a significant visual quality investment for a modest frame rate.

For 4K gaming at 3840x2160, the Low preset at 109.8 FPS is the only setting that consistently exceeds 100 FPS. Medium at 80.8 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays, while High at 72.1 FPS offers a reasonable visual upgrade. Ultra at 50.3 FPS is only recommended for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate and are comfortable with sub-60 FPS performance.

The optimal configuration depends on the display's refresh rate. For 1080p and 1440p users, the High preset provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as the measured 143.2 and 107.7 FPS results respectively are sufficient for most gaming monitors. For 4K users, the Medium preset at 80.8 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maintains smooth gameplay while preserving visual quality better than Low. The data shows no scenario where Ultra settings are necessary for a competitive advantage in Lockdown Protocol, making High or Medium the practical choices for most players.