Lockdown Protocol

The data for Lockdown Protocol, measured with an Intel Core i7-14700F and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB, presents a clear picture of a system where performance is heavily dictated by graphical settings and resolution. The measured frames per second (FPS) values reveal a consistent scaling pattern that points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck, while the CPU provides ample headroom. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results step by step.

Resolution Scaling

The most telling data in this benchmark is the FPS drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the system delivers 135 FPS at 1080p. Moving to 2560x1440, the average drops to 99 FPS, a reduction of 36 FPS. At 4K (3840x2160), the average falls further to 64 FPS. This represents a total drop of 71 FPS, or approximately 53%, from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is nearly linear with the increase in pixel count, which is a classic indicator that the workload is primarily on the graphics card.

The Low preset shows a similar, though steeper, trajectory. At 1080p Low, the system pushes 217 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 159 FPS, and at 4K it hits 103 FPS. The fact that even at the lowest settings, 4K still yields over 100 FPS suggests the game is well-optimized for GPU scaling. The difference between High and Low at 4K is 39 FPS, while at 1080p the difference is 82 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU's rendering capacity, not the CPU, is the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The Medium preset provides the only complete data set with min and max FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average is 154 FPS with a minimum of 131 FPS and a maximum of 178 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 113 FPS, with a min of 96 and a max of 130. At 4K, the average is 73 FPS, with a min of 62 and a max of 84. The consistency of the frame times, as evidenced by the relatively tight min/max ranges, indicates stable performance without significant stuttering. The scaling from 1080p to 4K on Medium is a 81 FPS drop, showing that the frame rate is fundamentally tied to the resolution. The data indicates that users targeting 4K will need to make significant compromises in settings to achieve high refresh rates.

How This Combo Ranks

According to the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB ranks 1488 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 40% of all configurations tested for this game. This rank is a holistic measure of the pair's ability to run the title, and it reflects a mid-to-high tier standing.

The rank suggests that while this combo is not at the very top of the performance charts, it is far from a low-end setup. It is capable of delivering playable frame rates at most settings, but it will not be able to max out the game at 4K with high refresh rates. The position in the rankings is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance ceiling, as the CPU is more than capable of feeding it frames. The percentile standing of the individual components provides context: the CPU is in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 29th percentile of all GPUs. This stark contrast reinforces the idea that the combo's overall rank is dragged down by the graphics card's relative position in the market.

For comparison, the CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the Intel Xeon 6505P, which is 0.2% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which is 0.6% faster. The GPU's nearest rivals, however, are vastly different in class, including the AMD FirePro W5130M and the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, which are within 0.2% of its average score. This comparison highlights the GPU's position in the lower tier of the database, which directly impacts the combo's rank in this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB is the determining factor for this system's performance in Lockdown Protocol. The card features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 1750 MHz, with an effective speed of 28 Gbps. The GPU has a base clock of 2407 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz. These specifications are the primary drivers of the FPS numbers seen in the benchmark results.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the resolutions tested, but the data suggests it handles the load without issue. The fact that 4K Ultra yields an average of 48 FPS, while 4K High yields 64 FPS, indicates that the memory bandwidth and compute units are being stressed. The card's 4608 shading units and 144 texture mapping units are responsible for the pixel and texture processing, and their performance is directly reflected in the scores. The 48 ROPs produce a pixel rate of 123.5 GPixel/s, which is a limiting factor at 4K resolution.

The GPU's overall standing in the database is low, with a percentile rank of 29 against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 4901 is nearly identical to that of older cards like the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, which shows a delta of 0.2%. This is a critical data point. While the card supports modern APIs like DirectX 12 Ultimate and has 36 RT cores, its raw rasterization performance places it in a lower tier. The benchmark results from the database, such as a Passmark G3D score of 21981, quantify its capabilities, and the in-game FPS data shows that this translates to playable, but not exceptional, performance in Lockdown Protocol.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 135.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset averages 159 FPS, while Ultra averages 74 FPS. This makes the Low preset 85 FPS faster, or more than double the frame rate.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The FPS scales significantly with resolution changes, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. The CPU has a high benchmark score and is in the 91st percentile, while the GPU is in the 29th percentile.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the entire benchmark?

A: The lowest minimum FPS is 62, recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of all tested combinations?

A: Yes. The combo ranks 1488 out of 3714 combos, placing it in the top 40% of all tested configurations.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Medium and High at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 73 FPS, while the High preset averages 64 FPS. The Medium preset is 9 FPS faster.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table provides the exact measured FPS data for the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB in Lockdown Protocol.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :------ | :------ | :------ |

| 3840x2160 | High | 64 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 103 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 73 | 62 | 84 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 48 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 99 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 159 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 113 | 96 | 130 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 74 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 135 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 217 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 154 | 131 | 178 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 101 | - | - |

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.40 GHz. It has a substantial 33 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 35122 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4958 in single-core. These scores place the CPU in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, indicating a high-performance part.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The evidence for this is the FPS scaling pattern. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU is responsible for game logic and physics, not pixel rendering. Instead, we see a significant drop in FPS as resolution increases. For instance, at High settings, the FPS drops from 135 at 1080p to 64 at 4K. This indicates that the CPU is capable of providing frames faster than the GPU can render them.

The benchmark results for the CPU show it is a powerful part. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which is only 0.6% faster in average score. The CPU's high core count and clock speeds ensure it can handle the demands of modern games. The data suggests that in this specific game, the i7-14700F does not present a limitation, as the GPU reaches its performance ceiling first. The CPU's contribution is to provide a stable platform that ensures the GPU can operate at its maximum potential without being starved of data.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate of the user's display.

For 1920x1080 displays, the system has significant headroom. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 101 FPS, which is well above the standard 60 FPS target and suitable for high refresh rate monitors. For users with a 144Hz or higher display, the High preset at 135 FPS is recommended, as it provides a smoother experience while still maintaining high visual quality. The Low preset at 217 FPS is only necessary for competitive play where maximum frame rates are paramount.

For 2560x1440 displays, the choice is more nuanced. The High preset offers an average of 99 FPS, which is a good balance for a 100Hz monitor. The Medium preset at 113 FPS is a viable alternative if more headroom is desired, and the data shows it maintains a minimum of 96 FPS, ensuring consistent performance. The Ultra preset at 74 FPS is playable but may feel less smooth on high refresh rate panels. For a 144Hz 1440p monitor, the Low preset at 159 FPS is the only way to get close to the refresh rate, but it sacrifices visual fidelity.

For 3840x2160 displays, the system is clearly GPU-limited. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as the 48 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS target. The High preset at 64 FPS is the minimum viable option for a standard 60Hz display. The Medium preset at 73 FPS provides a slightly better margin and is the recommended choice for 4K gaming, as it offers a more stable frame rate with a minimum of 62 FPS. The Low preset at 103 FPS is an option for those who prioritize frame rate over all else, but the visual compromise is significant. In summary, the data suggests that the system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring a reduction to Medium settings to maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience.