Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14600KF pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-03-11 FPS release. Measured data shows this combination delivers a balanced experience across resolutions, though the GPU often becomes the limiting factor at higher settings. The CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost of 5.30 GHz, provide strong foundation for the game’s CPU-bound scenes, while the RTX 4060’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth handle the graphics load. The combo ranks 939 out of 1637 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is built on the Raptor Lake architecture and the 10 nm process node. Its 14 cores and 20 threads are split between performance and efficiency cores, which is typical for modern desktop processors. The base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz allow the CPU to handle both sustained loads and bursty single-threaded work. In Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the CPU’s single-core performance directly influences frame pacing and physics calculations, especially in chaotic firefights or when many AI entities are active.

Benchmark data supports this CPU’s strength. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643 and multicore score of 32889 indicate a processor that excels in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded scenarios. The Geekbench single-core score of 2778 and multicore score of 15636 further reinforce this. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 93 means it outperforms 93% of all CPUs in the database, which is a strong indicator for gaming workloads. In comparison to its nearest rivals, the i5-14600KF’s average benchmark score of 49367 sits just 0.4% above the Intel Core i5-14600K (49166) and 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (49062). The deltaPct values show a near tie with the AMD EPYC 4345P, which scores 49595, putting the i5-14600KF 0.5% behind that server chip.

For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game logic. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo hits 190.5 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck at that point. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the frame rate drops to 41.3 FPS, where the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The CPU’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 per core help reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame times. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, which gives system builders flexibility, though the memory bandwidth figures are not listed in the data.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC’s 5 nm process. The chip, AD107, contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with memory clocked at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for Lockdown Protocol at most settings, but the data shows a clear scaling pattern tied to both resolution and quality preset.

The RTX 4060’s 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs drive its pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS is identical to its FP16 rating, which is typical for this generation. The GPU also includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, though Lockdown Protocol’s benchmark results do not specify whether ray tracing is enabled. The GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus of 66 places it in the upper third of all GPUs, but it trails many higher-end cards.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4060’s average benchmark score of 23181 is just 0.6% below the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321) and 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23338). It sits 0.7% above the Intel Arc B580 (23021) and 0.8% above the AMD Radeon 760M (22999). These deltaPct values indicate that the RTX 4060 is competitive with its direct peers, but none of these rivals are top-tier performers. In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM becomes a concern at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average FPS drops to 41.3. At 2560x1440 with Ultra, the average is 64.5 FPS, while at 1920x1080 with Ultra, it reaches 89.4 FPS. The VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but 4K Ultra pushes the memory bandwidth and capacity to their limits.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a high frame rate in Lockdown Protocol?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 190.5 FPS average. For a smoother experience at higher quality, 2560x1440 with High settings yields 85.5 FPS, while 1920x1080 with High hits 119.2 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K?

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% higher than the i5-14600K’s 49166. This difference is negligible in real-world gaming, but the KF variant lacks integrated graphics.

Q: Is the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows 3840x2160 with Ultra settings yields 41.3 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. At High settings, 4K reaches 53.5 FPS, while Low settings hit 89.2 FPS. So, 8 GB works for 4K only at lower quality presets.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 939 out of 1637 tested combinations, placing it in the 57th percentile of the database. This indicates an above-average but not top-tier performance.

Q: How does the GPU’s performance compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6600M?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, which is 0.6% lower than the RX 6600M’s 23321. In Lockdown Protocol, this small difference would not produce a noticeable FPS gap.

Q: Can the CPU keep up with the GPU at high frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 190.5 FPS average, which indicates the CPU is not bottlenecked. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643 supports strong per-thread performance for FPS titles.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions—3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080—across four quality settings: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. Each entry is an average FPS value, with no min or max figures provided.

At 3840x2160, the combo delivers 89.2 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest recorded at this resolution. Medium settings reduce the average to 65.6 FPS, High drops further to 53.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 41.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 53.7% performance loss, which is a steep curve. This suggests that 4K gaming is feasible only at Low or Medium presets for a consistently smooth experience, as High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates improve substantially. Low settings reach 140.9 FPS, Medium hits 100.8 FPS, High yields 85.5 FPS, and Ultra produces 64.5 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 54.2%, similar to the 4K scaling. Notably, 1440p Ultra stays just above the 60 FPS threshold, which makes it a viable option for gamers who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum frame rates. High settings at 1440p provide a comfortable margin at 85.5 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combo is at its strongest. Low settings achieve 190.5 FPS, Medium reaches 135.4 FPS, High hits 119.2 FPS, and Ultra manages 89.4 FPS. The 1080p Ultra figure is higher than 1440p High and nearly matches 4K Low in terms of absolute performance. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 53.1% reduction, which is consistent with the other resolutions. For competitive play, 1080p Low or Medium offer well over 135 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The data reveals an interesting pattern: the percentage drop from Low to Ultra is nearly identical across all resolutions—around 53-54%. This suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources scale uniformly with quality settings, rather than being disproportionately stressed at higher resolutions. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth appear to be the primary constraints, as the CPU’s strong single-core and multicore scores (Cinebench R23 4643 and 32889) do not show signs of bottlenecking at any tested configuration.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo’s rank in Lockdown Protocol is 939 out of 1637 tested combinations. This places it in the upper-middle segment of the database, with 57.4% of combos performing better and 42.6% performing worse. The rank reflects the balance between the i5-14600KF and the RTX 4060, neither of which is a top-tier component in their respective categories. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 93 is substantially higher than the GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus of 66, which indicates that the GPU is the more likely bottleneck in this pairing.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the i5-14600KF’s average benchmark score of 49367 is within 1.4% of all four listed rivals. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H trails by 1.4%, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 0.6% behind. The AMD EPYC 4345P leads by 0.5%, and the i5-14600K is essentially tied at 0.4% behind. These narrow margins mean that swapping the CPU to any of these alternatives would produce negligible changes in Lockdown Protocol’s frame rates, as the game is unlikely to be CPU-bound at the tested settings.

For the GPU, the RTX 4060’s nearest rivals show similar tight clustering. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M leads by 0.6%, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti leads by 0.7%, and the Intel Arc B580 trails by 0.7%, with the AMD Radeon 760M behind by 0.8%. The deltaPct values are all under 1%, meaning the RTX 4060’s performance is virtually indistinguishable from these alternatives in synthetic benchmarks. In Lockdown Protocol, the measured FPS numbers would likely be within a few frames of any of these rivals, assuming identical CPU and memory configurations.

The combo rank of 939 suggests that while this pairing is competent, it does not break into the top half of the database. The 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 4060 is a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the 41.3 FPS average is below playable thresholds. However, at 1080p and 1440p, the combo delivers strong results, with 1440p High at 85.5 FPS and 1080p Ultra at 89.4 FPS. The CPU’s strong benchmark scores—particularly the PassMark multithread score of 38697 and single-thread score of 4273—ensure that the system is ready for future game updates or more demanding scenes. For a mid-range pairing, this combo offers a predictable performance envelope: excellent at 1080p, good at 1440p, and only acceptable at 4K with reduced settings.