Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Lockdown Protocol, with performance scaling predictably from a 144.1 FPS average at 1080p Low down to 30.3 FPS at 4K Ultra. The combination ranks 1355th out of 1637 tested configurations in this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, though the CPU’s strong multi-threaded headroom ensures the RTX 2060 remains the primary constraint in most scenarios.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The highest recorded average is 144.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only tested configuration that breaks the 144 FPS threshold, while 1080p Medium reaches 101.6 FPS and 1080p High hits 91.9 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 30.3 FPS on Ultra to 69.9 FPS on Low. The High preset yields 40.6 FPS, and Medium produces 50.3 FPS, indicating that 4K is only viable at the lowest settings for smoother motion.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: Benchmark data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth constrain performance, while the i5-14600KF’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and single-core score of 4643 provide ample processing headroom for the game’s FPS workload.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1355th out of 1637 total combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 82nd percentile of the database, meaning roughly 82% of tested systems deliver higher frame rates in this title.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 107.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 49 FPS — a reduction of 58.8 FPS, or approximately 54% lower performance. Medium and High land at 76.4 FPS and 69.1 FPS, respectively.

Q: Does the RTX 2060’s benchmark score align with its in-game performance?

A: The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242 and Passmark G3D score of 14111 reflect its mid-range standing (58th percentile of all GPUs). The in-game results corroborate this, as the combo fails to maintain 60 FPS at 4K High (40.6 FPS) but exceeds 60 FPS at 1080p High (91.9 FPS).

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF provides substantial computational resources that are underutilized in Lockdown Protocol's GPU-bound rendering. With 14 cores and 20 threads, the processor leverages a 3.50 GHz base clock and 5.30 GHz boost clock to handle game logic, physics, and background tasks without becoming a limiting factor. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 80 KB L1 cache per core support high-frequency data access, though the game’s FPS results show minimal variance attributable to CPU performance.

Benchmark scores confirm the CPU’s capability: a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 32889 and single-core score of 4643 place it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 38697 and single-thread score of 4273 further validate strong per-core performance. When compared to nearest rivals, the i5-14600KF edges out the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.4% in average benchmark score, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X trails by 0.6%. The AMD EPYC 4345P leads by 0.5%, and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H trails by 1.4%.

For Lockdown Protocol, this CPU headroom means the processor can easily feed the RTX 2060 with draw calls and physics calculations. The 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility are relevant for system integration, but the data shows no CPU-bound frame rate ceilings across any tested resolution or settings preset. Even at 1080p Low where the GPU produces 144.1 FPS, the CPU maintains sufficient throughput to avoid stalling, as evidenced by the smooth scaling between settings levels.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-14600KF and RTX 2060 achieves a rank of 1355 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This position indicates that while the system is functional, it falls behind a significant majority of configurations in the database. The rank reflects a balance between the CPU’s high percentile standing (93rd) and the GPU’s more modest 58th percentile, with the weaker component dominating overall gaming performance.

Interpretation of this rank requires context: it places the combo in the lower 17% of all tested systems for this specific game. This is not a condemnation of the CPU, which outperforms 93% of all processors in synthetic benchmarks, but rather a reflection of the RTX 2060’s age and mid-range positioning. The GPU’s nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (0.5% higher) and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (1.8% lower), showing the RTX 2060 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The rank also reveals how this pairing scales with resolution. At 1080p, the combo delivers competitive frame rates (91.9 FPS High), suggesting the rank is heavily weighted by higher-resolution performance where the GPU’s limitations become pronounced. The 4K Ultra result of 30.3 FPS contributes disproportionately to the low ranking, as many modern combos can exceed 60 FPS at that preset. Users targeting esports-style play at 1080p will find the rank less representative of their experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data spans three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results: Low settings achieve 144.1 FPS, Medium produces 101.6 FPS, High yields 91.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68.4 FPS. The 75.7 FPS spread between Low and Ultra demonstrates the GPU’s sensitivity to rendering load at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance decreases notably. Low settings maintain 107.8 FPS, but Medium falls to 76.4 FPS, High drops to 69.1 FPS, and Ultra reaches only 49 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens to 58.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that 1440p requires reduced settings for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus become critical constraints. Low settings deliver 69.9 FPS, Medium drops to 50.3 FPS, High falls to 40.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 30.3 FPS. The performance degradation from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 74.2 FPS (from 144.1 to 69.9), representing a 51.5% reduction. Between 4K Low and 4K Ultra, the drop is 39.6 FPS, showing that settings changes have a larger absolute impact at higher resolutions.

Across all resolutions, the scaling pattern is consistent: Low settings always provide the highest frame rates, with Medium averaging roughly 70-75% of Low’s performance, High around 64-80%, and Ultra typically half of Low. This consistent hierarchy suggests the game’s settings presets affect GPU workload linearly, with no anomalous bottlenecks at any configuration.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 serves as the definitive performance limiter in this pairing, with its Turing architecture and 12 nm process node defining the system’s capabilities. The GPU features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines, operating at a base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz. Memory consists of 6 GB GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth — a configuration that proves adequate for 1080p but struggles with 4K textures and geometry.

The GPU’s benchmark results contextualize its in-game performance. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242 and Passmark G3D score of 14111 place it at the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 110 and DirectX 12 score of 53 indicate that the GPU handles modern APIs reasonably well, though the 12 Ultimate (12_2) DirectX support does not translate into high frame rates at demanding settings. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 71278 and Vulkan score of 67425 show compute capability that is sufficient for the game’s effects, but not exceptional.

The RTX 2060’s nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (0.5% higher), AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (1.7% lower), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (1.7% lower), and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (1.8% lower). This tight cluster indicates the GPU is competitive within its class, yet the measured FPS data shows the 6 GB VRAM capacity becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the 30.3 FPS result suggests memory bandwidth saturation.

The GPU’s 2019 release date and end-of-life production status explain its positioning. With a launch MSRP of 349 USD, it was a mainstream option at launch, but Lockdown Protocol’s 2024 release demands more from graphics hardware. The dual-slot design, 160 W TDP, and single 8-pin power connector are consistent with its mid-range classification. For this game, the RTX 2060 delivers playable frame rates at 1080p across all settings and at 1440p with Medium settings or lower, but 4K gaming requires Low settings to maintain acceptable performance.