Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i9-14900K and AMD Radeon RX 7600: the combination delivers playable frame rates at 1080p across all tested presets, but 1440p and 4K demand a reduction in visual quality. The RX 7600's 8 GB of VRAM and its boost clock of 2655 MHz are enough to push 76 average FPS at 4K on Low, while the 24-core, 32-thread i9-14900K supplies ample headroom for CPU-bound scenarios. Yet the combo's overall rank of 2577 out of 3714 tested pairings reveals a pairing that holds back a high-end CPU, as the GPU is the limiting factor in most settings.

FAQ

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

A: The maximum average frame rate is 160 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: Does the setup maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Only at the Low preset does the average FPS stay above 60—it registers 76 FPS. Medium averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 62, while High and Ultra sit at 47 and 35 FPS respectively.

Q: Which resolution and preset provides the most stable frame-time measured?

A: The only preset with recorded minimum and maximum values is Medium. At 2560x1440, Medium yields an average of 83 FPS, with a minimum of 71 and maximum of 96. At 1920x1080 Medium averages 113 FPS, with min of 96 and max of 130.

Q: How many cores and threads does the Intel Core i9-14900K have?

A: It applies 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz.

Q: What is the VRAM capacity of the AMD Radeon RX 7600?

A: The RX 7600 includes 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a 128-bit bus and a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s.

Q: Which component holds back the system in heavier settings?

A: The data shows GPU-bound behavior. At 4K Ultra, average FPS drops to 35, while at 1080p Ultra it reaches74 FPS; the large delta indicates the graphics card is the limiter.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture, fabricated on a 6 nm process with 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs. Its base and boost clocks convert to GPU work units of 1720 MHz and 2655 MHz, while the game clock is listed at 2250 MHz. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory runs at an effective 18 Gbps, delivering a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s across a 128-bit interface. These specifications directly correlate with the measuredFPS: the firstdrop occurs when the render load exceeds the capacity of the 8 GB frame buffer and the 2048 SPs. At 4K Low, the RX 7600 produces 76 FPS, but the same resolution at Ultra drops to 35 FPS—a 41 FPS decline. The scaling between presets is consistent, showing the GPU saturating as the detail level increases.

FPS data across resolutions quantifies the GPU’s limits. The card’s PassMark G3D score of 16634 places it at the 57th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show a deltaPct of -0.2% against the RTX 3050 OEM, +0.6% against the Radeon Pro 560X, -0.7% against the Radeon 680M, and +0.7% against the GTX 660 Ti. These close margins reflect the RX 7600’s position in the mid-tier segment. At 4K, the average FPS for High is 47, which is below the 60 FPS threshold; only the Low preset pushes past it (76 FPS). For 1440p, the same pattern emerges – High and Ultra deliver 73 and 54 FPS, while Low gives 117 FPS. The 1440p High result of 73 FPS suggests the GPU can handle that resolution at medium detail, but the lack of min/max data for High leaves the exact stability unknown. The 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes an issue at 4K Ultra, where the game likely exceeds the frame buffer, contributing to the 35 FPS average.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured average FPS, the optimal preset for each resolution depends on the target frame rate. At 3840x2160, the only setting that exceeds the 60 FPS average is Low, delivering 76 FPS. Medium and High fall to 54 and 47 FPS respectively, while Ultra drops to 35 FPS. For players prioritizing smoothness, the Low preset remains the only viable 4K option.

At 2560x1440, both Low and Medium stay above 80 FPS: Low averages 117 FPS, Medium averages 83 FPS, and High comes in at 73 FPS. The Medium preset, with recorded min 71 and max 96, is the highest visual setting with a minimum above 60 FPS. Thus, Medium is the best experience at 1440p, as it balances frame rate and quality.

For a 1920x1080 resolution, Ultra remains playable with 74 FPS, but High gives 99 FPS, Medium 113, and Low 160. The Medium setting, with a minimum of 96 FPS and maximum of 130, is the highest preset that keeps both the average and minimum well above 60 FPS. Low, however, offers an extraordinary 160 FPS if the user prioritizes maximum performance. From the data, the best preset per resolution is: 1080p Medium, 1440p Medium, 4K Low, based on the combination of average FPS and low tail (minimum) values.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Precise numbers from the benchmark for Lockdown Protocol with the Intel Core i9-14900K and AMD Radeon RX 7600 are:

At 3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: 35 avg FPS (no min/max reported)
• High: 47 avg FPS (min/max not reported)
• Medium: 54 avg FPS, min 46 FPS, max 62 FPS
• Low: 76 avg FPS (min/max missing)

At 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: 54 avg FPS
• High: 73 avg FPS
• Medium: 83 avg FPS, min 71 FPS, max 96 FPS
• Low: 117 avg FPS

At 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: 74 avg FPS
• Medium: 113 avg FPS, min 96 FPS, max 130 FPS
• High: 99 avg FPS (no min/max)
• Low: 160 avg FPS

Notably, the minimum values are only available for Medium, but they show consistent performance: For 4K the minimum falls to 46 FPS, while 1440p and 1080p minimums are 71 and 96 FPS respectively. The 1080p Low result of 160 FPS is almost twice the High score at the same resolution, demonstrating strong CPU bottleneck when the GPU is not fully utilized.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol, this CPU–GPU pair has a comboRankInGame of 2577 out of 3714 total combos. That places it at roughly the 31st percentile (since 1137 better combos, 2577 worse). In plain terms, the i9-14900K + RX 7600 setup ranks below about 69% of all tested hardwares. This rank is far lower than the CPU's individual percentile (95% of all CPUs) and slightly below the GPU's percentile (57% of all GPUs). The gap indicates that other components or configurations are better suited to this game. The RX 7600, though mid-tier, is not an efficient partner for the i9-14900K, which is a top-tier processor with a PassMark multithread score of 58674 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39399.5.

Nearest rivals for the processors show that the i9-14900K is a near‑twin to the i9-14900KF, with a deltaPct of -0.3% and within 1.7% of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. The GPU near its own benchmark score includes the RTX 3050 OEM, which differs by only -0.2%, reflecting that the RX 7600 is a typical mid-range part. The combined rank of 2577 means that a user would see frame‑rates that are acceptable in competitive titles, but not high‑end experiences, especially at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K brings 24 cores (with 32 threads), a base speed of 3.20 GHz, and a boost of 6.00 GHz. Its architecture, Raptor Lake-R, is built on a 10 nm process and includes 36 MB of shared L3 cache, with additional 2 MB per core L2 and 80 KB per core L1. These numbers place the processor in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79097. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39399.5 and a Geekbench multicore score of 21697.

In this game, the CPU capabilities are sufficient to avoid bottlenecks. The 73 FPS at 1440p High and 76 FPS at 4K Low suggest that the game is GPU-bound; if the processor were the limiting factor, we would expect similar frame rates across different resolutions. The difference between 4K Low (76) and 1080p Low (160) is a 84 FPS gap, which is resolution-sensitive and GPU-dominated. The CPU is likely delivering the needed input data at a rate that exceeds the GPU's ability, even at low settings. The high boost clock and 32 threads also ensure that any game logic, physics, and AI are served quickly. Notably, the CPU's nearest rival scores show it narrowly trailing the i9-14900KF (-0.3%) and the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (-0.6%), but neck-and-neck with the AMD EPYC 7413 and Ryzen AI Max+ 395. Overview: the i9-14900K provides enough compute headroom for the RX 7600, which becomes the constraining factor as visual detail increases.