Lockdown Protocol

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol with the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 261.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 192.4 FPS, a reduction of roughly 26%. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 125.9 FPS, which represents a 35% decline from the 1440p figure. This progressive drop indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, particularly as pixel count multiplies.

The scaling behavior changes notably when examining higher settings. At Ultra settings, the 1080p result is 121.2 FPS, while 1440p Ultra yields 86.7 FPS, and 4K Ultra drops to 58.9 FPS. The percentage decline from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is larger than at Low settings, suggesting that the combination of increased resolution and heavier graphical loads pushes the RTX 4070 closer to its ceiling. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient for these workloads, but the data indicates diminishing returns as resolution climbs.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues: 187.5 FPS at 1080p, 137.2 FPS at 1440p, and 90.6 FPS at 4K. The High preset shows 164.1 FPS at 1080p, 117.1 FPS at 1440p, and 76.2 FPS at 4K. Across all settings, the gap between 1080p and 1440p is consistently smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU still has headroom to push higher frame rates, but by 1440p and especially 4K, the RTX 4070's rendering throughput becomes the decisive factor.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a combo rank of 374 out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the setup in the top 23% of all combos tested for this game. The percentile ranking reflects a strong but not elite position, meaning there are 373 other combinations that deliver higher average FPS in this title.

The CPU itself sits in the 96th percentile among all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 70074. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700KF with a score of 70104 (0% delta), the AMD EPYC 9115 at 69887 (0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 70420 (-0.5% delta). The i7-14700K's performance is essentially on par with these alternatives, with all deltas within a 1.4% range. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 shows a -1.4% delta, indicating the i7-14700K trails it slightly in average CPU score.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 is in the 81st percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 37283. Its nearest rivals show more variance: the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (-0.6% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A scores 38008 (-1.9% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135 (-2.2% delta). The AMD Radeon RX 5300M trails with 36371 (2.5% delta). This data shows the RTX 4070 sits in a competitive mid-to-high tier, with the combo ranking reflecting both components working together in Lockdown Protocol.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K brings 20 cores and 28 threads to this combination, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This is a Raptor Lake-R architecture part on a 10 nm process, supporting DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus. The L3 cache is 33 MB shared, while L2 is 2 MB per core. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44534 and a single-core score of 6287, indicating strong multi-threaded capability that could benefit games utilizing multiple cores.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears significant at lower resolutions where the GPU is less taxed. At 1080p Low, the 261.5 FPS result suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. The 28 threads and 5.60 GHz boost clock provide ample single-thread performance for game logic and physics calculations. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking among all processors reinforces its capability to avoid being the bottleneck in most scenarios.

However, the data indicates that as resolution increases, the CPU's influence diminishes. At 4K Ultra, the 58.9 FPS result is far below the CPU's potential, confirming that the RTX 4070 is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 52392 and single-thread score of 4472 show a balanced profile that handles both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads effectively. The presence of integrated UHD Graphics 770 is irrelevant for gaming performance when a discrete GPU is installed, but it does provide fallback display output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 121.2 at Ultra to 261.5 at Low. High settings produce 164.1 FPS, while Medium yields 187.5 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is firmly in GPU-headroom territory, with the CPU able to push well beyond 200 FPS when settings are reduced.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop across all presets: Low produces 192.4 FPS, Medium 137.2 FPS, High 117.1 FPS, and Ultra 86.7 FPS. The decrease from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 26% to 30% depending on the preset, which is consistent with the increased pixel count of 78% more pixels. The 1440p results still remain playable at all settings, with even Ultra staying above 85 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the averages fall further: Low achieves 125.9 FPS, Medium 90.6 FPS, High 76.2 FPS, and Ultra 58.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measurement below 60 FPS across the entire dataset, indicating that the RTX 4070 struggles to maintain high frame rates at maximum quality and 4K resolution. The 4K Low result of 125.9 FPS shows that reducing settings can still yield excellent performance at this resolution, but the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p provides the best balance, with High settings delivering 117.1 FPS and Ultra reaching 86.7 FPS. This resolution keeps frame rates above 85 FPS at all presets while offering higher visual fidelity than 1080p.

Q: Can this setup handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Low, the combo achieves 125.9 FPS, and at 4K Medium it reaches 90.6 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 58.9 FPS, which may be below the refresh rate of high-end monitors.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-14700K scores 70074 on average, with the i7-14700KF at 70104 (0% delta), the AMD EPYC 9115 at 69887 (0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 70420 (-0.5% delta). All are within a 0.5% range.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 4070 is in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37283. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37507, a -0.6% delta.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 374 out of 1637 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23% of all tested setups for this game.

Q: What settings produce the highest frame rates at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low settings produce 261.5 FPS, Medium yields 187.5 FPS, High gives 164.1 FPS, and Ultra reaches 121.2 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the best experience from this hardware in Lockdown Protocol, the data suggests a tiered approach based on resolution priorities. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 164.1 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors and provides a significant visual improvement over Low. The Ultra preset at 1080p still reaches 121.2 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh-rate displays that can take advantage of frame rates above 120 FPS.

At 1440p, the High preset at 117.1 FPS offers the best combination of visual quality and performance, comfortably exceeding 60 FPS and approaching 120 FPS thresholds. The Medium preset at 137.2 FPS is preferable for competitive play where higher frame rates matter more than graphical fidelity. The Ultra preset at 86.7 FPS remains playable and is suitable for visually demanding single-player sessions.

For 4K, the Medium preset at 90.6 FPS provides the best experience, balancing quality and smoothness. The High preset at 76.2 FPS is acceptable for most users, while the Ultra preset at 58.9 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided unless the user prioritizes maximum visual settings over frame rate stability. The Low preset at 125.9 FPS is recommended for competitive 4K play, though the visual compromise may be significant. Overall, the data indicates that Medium settings at 1440p or 4K provide the most consistent experience across the measured range, with frame rates remaining above 90 FPS at both resolutions.