Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i5-14600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a high-refresh-rate experience across all tested resolutions in Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. The data shows a system that remains fluid even at 4K Ultra, though the scaling patterns reveal a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. This combination ranks 205th out of 3714 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 5.5% of all configurations evaluated.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable but steep decline as resolution climbs from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the system produces 333 FPS, which drops to 244 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 157 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 26.7% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 35.7% reduction from 1440p to 4K at Low settings. The pattern is consistent across all presets: the step from 1440p to 4K always costs more performance proportionally than the step from 1080p to 1440p.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The system delivers 155 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Ultra is a 35.4% reduction, while the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 27.1%. This steeper decline at higher resolutions indicates that the RTX 4080's rendering workload becomes the dominant limiting factor as pixel count grows. The 4K Ultra result of 73 FPS is still playable, but it represents the only tested configuration that falls below the 100 FPS threshold.

The scaling behavior suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is doing more of the heavy lifting, as the FPS differences between settings are relatively compressed. At 1080p Low, the system hits 333 FPS, but even at 1080p Ultra it maintains 155 FPS — a 2.15x difference. At 4K, the spread widens to 157 FPS at Low versus 73 FPS at Ultra, a 2.15x difference that mirrors the 1080p ratio but at a much lower absolute level. This indicates that while the GPU becomes the primary constraint at 4K, the relative cost of each settings tier remains consistent across resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at 22.4 Gbps effective with a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz and boosts to 2505 MHz, with 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. These specifications position the card in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth prove sufficient even at 4K Ultra, where the system still maintains 73 FPS. The 16 GB VRAM is more than adequate for this title, as no tested configuration shows signs of memory-related stuttering or frame drops. The measured data includes min FPS values only for Medium settings: 95 FPS at 4K, 147 FPS at 1440p, and 201 FPS at 1080p. These minimums are remarkably close to the averages, indicating consistent frame pacing without major spikes.

The RTX 4080's nearest rival in the benchmark database is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 versus 54247, a delta of just 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.6% and 2.7% behind, respectively. This close grouping suggests that the RTX 4080's performance in synthetic benchmarks translates directly to Lockdown Protocol, where it consistently delivers frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold at every tested setting and resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance for optimizing the experience. At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers 73 FPS, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Dropping to High settings at 4K yields 98 FPS, a 34.2% improvement over Ultra while presumably retaining most visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 4K produces 112 FPS with a min FPS of 95, which offers a robust frame rate with the safety net of a documented minimum. For competitive play at 4K, the Low preset at 157 FPS is the clear choice, though it sacrifices visual quality.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 151 FPS, which is likely the sweet spot for most users seeking a balance between visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 173 FPS with a 147 FPS minimum provides additional headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 113 FPS remains viable, but the 33.6% performance gain from dropping to High makes that a more attractive option. The Low preset at 244 FPS is excessive for most displays but valuable for extreme refresh rate panels.

At 1080p, all presets exceed 150 FPS, making the choice purely about visual preference. The Ultra preset at 155 FPS is fully playable, and the High preset at 206 FPS offers a 32.9% improvement. The Medium preset at 236 FPS with a 201 FPS minimum provides excellent consistency, while the Low preset at 333 FPS is capped only by the display's refresh rate. The data suggests that High or Medium at 1080p provides the best balance, as the visual difference between Low and Medium is typically more noticeable than between Medium and High.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 205th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 94.5th percentile. This ranking reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates across all tested configurations, even at 4K Ultra where many combinations would struggle. The rank is particularly impressive given that the GPU is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs and the CPU is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, suggesting that the pairing extracts more performance than either component's individual percentile would predict.

The combo's position in the top 5.5% of all tested configurations indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of systems, including many with more expensive components. The ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows no weak points in the tested matrix. The only configuration that falls below 100 FPS is 4K Ultra at 73 FPS, but even this represents a playable experience. The system's strength lies in its consistency: no tested setting produces a result below 73 FPS, and the majority of configurations exceed 150 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boosts to 5.30 GHz, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with PCIe Gen 5 providing 16 CPU lanes. Its benchmark scores are strong: 32544 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 4594 in single-core, and 17085 in Geekbench multi-core.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's performance is most apparent at 1080p, where the system achieves 333 FPS at Low settings. This high frame rate indicates that the processor can feed the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions where rendering is less demanding. The i5-14600KF's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which scores 49228 versus the Intel's 49394 average, a delta of just 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and Intel Core Ultra 5 245 are 0.4% and 0.8% behind, respectively, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is 0.8% ahead.

The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 49394, indicates that it is a top-tier performer. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample parallelism for modern games, and the 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures strong single-threaded performance. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the FPS differences between Low and Ultra are compressed relative to 4K. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's role diminishes, but it still provides sufficient headroom to maintain 73 FPS at Ultra settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest average FPS is 333, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At what resolution and settings does this combo fall below 100 FPS?

A: Only at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average FPS is 73. All other tested configurations exceed 98 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 scores 54247 in average benchmark score, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a delta of 0.1% in favor of the RTX 4080.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for Medium settings at 1440p?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 147, with an average of 173 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS.

Q: How does the i5-14600KF's multi-core performance compare to its rivals?

A: The i5-14600KF scores 49394 average benchmark, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228) and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196).

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 205th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.5% of all configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 333 FPS, Medium settings achieve 236 FPS with a minimum of 201 FPS and maximum of 272 FPS, High settings yield 206 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 155 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 178 FPS, indicating that the CPU can sustain high throughput even with more demanding settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings average 244 FPS, Medium settings average 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and maximum of 199 FPS, High settings average 151 FPS, and Ultra settings average 113 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 131 FPS, reflecting the increased GPU workload at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system still performs admirably. Low settings average 157 FPS, Medium settings average 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and maximum of 129 FPS, High settings average 98 FPS, and Ultra settings average 73 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 84 FPS, and even the most demanding configuration remains playable. The data shows that this combo is capable of handling Lockdown Protocol at 4K with acceptable frame rates across all settings, with the Medium preset offering the best balance of performance and visual quality at this resolution.