Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a clear performance picture in Ready Or Not, with results that scale predictably across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combo is overwhelmingly capable, producing average frame rates between 107 FPS on Ultra and 192 FPS on Low. The 2560x1440 results remain strong, with averages from 67 FPS at Ultra to 121 FPS at Low. At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits: High settings average 50 FPS, Medium averages 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS, and Ultra drops to 35 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K clears the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 63 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data for this combination covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a complete picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 192 FPS, which is the highest average recorded across the entire test suite. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 167 FPS, with a minimum of 142 FPS and a maximum of 192 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery. High settings at 1080p average 152 FPS, while the demanding Ultra preset still manages a very playable 107 FPS average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows the expected resolution penalty. Low settings average 121 FPS, matching the maximum frame rate seen at 1080p Medium. Medium at 1440p averages 105 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. High settings produce a 96 FPS average, and Ultra stays above the 60 FPS threshold with a 67 FPS average. The data shows that this combo can handle 1440p at any preset without dropping below playable levels.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Ultra settings average just 35 FPS, which is the lowest result in the entire dataset. High settings improve to a 50 FPS average, still below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings average 55 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS, meaning the frame rate fluctuates around the threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves an average of 63 FPS, clearing the playable bar by a narrow margin. The minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution, with 1080p dipping to 142 FPS, 1440p to 90 FPS, and 4K to 47 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data reveals how the workload shifts between the Intel Core i3-12100F and the Intel Arc B570 as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s four cores and eight threads are likely the primary constraint, as the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets. The gap between Low (192 FPS) and Ultra (107 FPS) at 1080p is 85 FPS, which is the largest preset-to-preset delta in the dataset, suggesting that graphical settings have a substantial impact even when the GPU is not the bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility, but the CPU still keeps pace. The difference between Low (121 FPS) and Ultra (67 FPS) at 1440p is 54 FPS, a smaller delta than at 1080p. This indicates that the Arc B570 is starting to become the limiting factor, as the resolution increase adds pixel throughput demands that the CPU alone cannot offset. The i3-12100F’s single-thread performance, reflected in a 3dmark single-thread score of 893, remains sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The frame rate spread from Low (63 FPS) to Ultra (35 FPS) is just 28 FPS, the smallest delta in the dataset. This compression suggests that the Arc B570’s rendering capacity is the ceiling, and the CPU’s role diminishes as pixel count rises. The GPU’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's assets at 4K, but the raw compute power, rated at 11.52 TFLOPS FP32, limits high-fidelity performance. The 4K Ultra result of 35 FPS is roughly half the 1080p Ultra result of 107 FPS, illustrating the steep scaling cost at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2984 out of 3714 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This places the system in the lower half of the overall distribution, which is consistent with the 4K performance limitations but somewhat surprising given the strong 1080p and 1440p results. The ranking reflects the full spectrum of tested hardware, including significantly more powerful CPUs and GPUs that push higher frame rates at 4K.

The CPU itself sits at the 68th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13494. This places it above the median, indicating that the i3-12100F is a competent mid-range processor for this workload. The GPU is at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. The combination of two above-median components yields a system that performs well in most scenarios but falls short of top-tier rankings due to the 4K Ultra limitation. The rank of 2984 out of 3714 represents the 20th percentile of combos, meaning roughly 80 percent of tested systems outperform it in this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the Intel Core i3-12100F, the data shows several CPUs that would deliver nearly identical performance in this system. The Intel Core 3 N355 has an average benchmark score of 13492, a delta of 0 percent relative to the i3-12100F, meaning it would behave essentially the same in Ready Or Not. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, a 0.3 percent delta in favor of the i3-12100F, making it a direct substitute. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is 0.7 percent higher than the i3-12100F, offering a marginal improvement. The Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, a 1.1 percent deficit, so it would be slightly slower but well within a similar performance envelope.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest GPU rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, with an average score of 20534 versus the Arc B570’s 20556, a delta of 0.1 percent in favor of the Arc. This means a system with the RTX 3070 Mobile would produce nearly identical frame rates in Ready Or Not. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a 0.1 percent delta in favor of the A750, making it a direct peer. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, a 0.4 percent deficit, while the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, a 0.5 percent advantage. Any of these GPUs paired with the i3-12100F would land in the same performance band, with differences of less than one percent in aggregate benchmark scores.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves a 107 FPS average, which is the highest quality setting that clears the threshold. All presets at this resolution are playable, but Ultra provides the best visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The Medium preset’s minimum of 142 FPS indicates that even the most demanding moments stay well above the playable bar.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 67 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the recommended setting for 1440p, as it delivers the full visual experience while maintaining playable performance. The minimum FPS at Medium (90 FPS) suggests that Ultra likely holds above 60 FPS during intense scenes, though the data does not record a minimum for Ultra. At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 63 FPS. The Medium preset’s average of 55 FPS and minimum of 47 FPS falls short of the threshold, making Low the highest quality setting that remains playable at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run Ready Or Not, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the system delivers a flawless experience, with all four presets averaging between 107 FPS and 192 FPS, far above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the system also clears the bar on every preset, with Ultra averaging 67 FPS and Low reaching 121 FPS. For these two resolutions, the verdict is unambiguous: the Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Arc B570 combination is fully capable of running the game at high fidelity with room to spare.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The Low preset averages 63 FPS, which technically meets the playable threshold. However, the Medium preset drops to a 55 FPS average with a 47 FPS minimum, and High and Ultra fall to 50 FPS and 35 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, the system is limited to Low settings, which may not deliver the visual experience players expect from this tactical shooter. The data shows that 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot for this combo, balancing visual quality with a comfortable 67 FPS average.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that runs above 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset averages 107 FPS at 1080p, making it the most demanding setting that stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 35 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: The High preset at 1440p produces an average of 96 FPS, which is comfortably above the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Core i3-12100F compare to the Intel Core i5-9500?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, while the i5-9500 scores 13452, a delta of 0.3 percent in favor of the i3-12100F. They are effectively equivalent in performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 47, with an average of 55 FPS, meaning the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold during demanding scenes.

*Q: How many tested combos does this system rank above for Ready Or Not?*

A: This combo ranks 2984 out of 3714 tested combos, meaning it outperforms 730 other systems in the database for this game.