Ready Or Not

This analysis examines the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination specifically for Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter. The data presented is measured, not estimated, and provides a detailed look at how this pairing handles the game across various resolutions and quality presets. The benchmark results reveal a system with substantial headroom, particularly at lower resolutions, while also highlighting the growing demands of the game's Ultra preset at higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s overall position in our database for Ready Or Not is solid, landing at rank 1020 out of 3714 tested combinations. This places it in the top 27.5% of all systems we have evaluated for this title, indicating a strong performance tier. This ranking suggests that the pairing of the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 4070 is well-suited to deliver a highly playable experience in most scenarios.

When dissecting this rank, it is important to consider the individual components' standings. The GPU is the clear performance driver in this pairing, sitting in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 37648 places it in close competition with the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which is a mere 0.1% ahead, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which trails by 0.4%. This high GPU percentile is a strong indicator of its capability to handle the graphical demands of Ready Or Not.

In contrast, the CPU's relative standing is more modest, with a percentile of 75 against all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 21484, which puts it in a tight cluster with rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% ahead) and the Intel Core i9-11900H (0.5% ahead). The fact that the CPU is a generation older and ranks lower than the GPU suggests it could be a limiting factor in specific, CPU-intensive scenes, but the overall combo rank shows that this bottleneck is not severe enough to prevent a top-quartile overall result.

The data implies a system built around a very capable GPU with a competent, if not class-leading, processor. The result is a combination that excels in GPU-bound scenarios, which are typical for a game like Ready Or Not at high resolutions and settings. The rank of 1020 out of 3714 is a strong endorsement of this pairing's ability to provide a high-quality gaming experience, even if the CPU is not the absolute best available.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Ready Or Not?*

A: Based on the measured FPS data, the sweet spot is 2560x1440. At this resolution, the combo achieves an average of 184 FPS on High settings, which is a significant jump from 4K performance and a more demanding test than 1080p. This resolution offers a substantial visual upgrade over 1080p while still maintaining frame rates that are far above the threshold for smooth, competitive play.

Q: How does the game perform at 4K with this hardware?

A: The RTX 4070 handles 4K well, but the CPU begins to show its age. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 67 FPS on Ultra to 121 FPS on Low. The High preset yields a very playable 96 FPS average. This indicates that 4K is viable, but users will need to be mindful of the preset they choose to maintain their desired performance level.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 holding back the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070?

A: The data suggests a potential CPU bottleneck primarily at 1080p. At 1920x1080, the difference between the Low preset (335 FPS) and the High preset (291 FPS) is only 44 FPS. This relatively small gap, compared to the scaling seen at higher resolutions, implies that the CPU is limiting the maximum frame rate the GPU can produce, as the GPU is less burdened at this resolution.

Q: Which graphics preset offers the most balanced experience?

A: The High preset appears to be the most balanced across all tested resolutions. It delivers 96 FPS at 4K, 184 FPS at 1440p, and 291 FPS at 1080p. These frame rates are all very high and represent a significant improvement over the Ultra preset's performance, while offering a substantial visual upgrade over the Medium and Low presets.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in terms of performance cost?

A: The performance cost of the Ultra preset is substantial. At 4K, it drops the average frame rate from 96 FPS (High) to 67 FPS (Ultra), a 30% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 184 FPS to 129 FPS, and at 1080p, it's from 291 FPS to 204 FPS. This suggests the Ultra preset is designed for systems with more CPU headroom to maintain high frame rates.

Q: What is the average FPS range a user can expect at 1440p on Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 on Medium settings, the measured data shows an average FPS of 202, with a minimum recorded of 172 FPS and a maximum of 232 FPS. This indicates a consistently smooth experience with very little frame time variance, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from AMD's 2000 series, based on the Zen architecture. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its role in Ready Or Not is to handle game logic, AI, and physics, which are tasks that can be highly multi-threaded. With a PassMark multithread score of 13160, the processor demonstrates a solid capacity for these workloads.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is closely contested. With an average benchmark score of 21484, it sits within 1.2% of the AMD EPYC 9454 and 0.5% of the Intel Core i9-11900H. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 2600 is still a competitive performer in general CPU tasks. However, its single-thread performance, as indicated by a PassMark single-thread score of 2239, may be a more critical factor for a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not, which may rely heavily on a single primary game thread.

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the CPU's influence. At 1080p, where the GPU load is lighter, the frame rates are exceptionally high, but the scaling between presets is compressed. For instance, the jump from Medium (320 FPS) to High (291 FPS) is minimal, suggesting the CPU is approaching its limit in feeding the GPU with draw calls. This is a classic sign of a CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 4K, the CPU has less of an impact because the GPU is the primary constraint, but the 67 FPS result on Ultra still shows that the combination of a demanding preset and a high resolution can saturate both components.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast, with average frame rates ranging from 204 FPS on Ultra to a staggering 335 FPS on Low. The Medium preset also produces a very high 320 FPS average, with a minimum of 272 FPS and a maximum of 368 FPS. This level of performance is far beyond what is needed for any display, making 1080p a non-issue for this hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent. The average FPS on High is 184, with Low at 232 and Medium at 202. The Ultra preset, while still smooth, drops to an average of 129 FPS. The Medium preset shows good consistency with a minimum of 172 FPS and a maximum of 232 FPS. This resolution represents a great balance, offering a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while still delivering frame rates that are well above the 144Hz mark on most presets.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K become apparent. The High preset manages a respectable 96 FPS average, and the Low preset reaches 121 FPS. However, the Medium preset sees an average of 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, dropping to a 67 FPS average. This data shows that 4K is playable, but users will need to select their settings carefully to guarantee a consistently high frame rate, especially if they have a 120Hz or higher refresh rate monitor.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the bottleneck in this system. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 291 FPS at 1080p to 184 FPS at 1440p, a 37% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is from 184 FPS to 96 FPS, a 48% decrease. This pattern indicates that the system is becoming more GPU-bound as resolution increases.

The relatively smaller percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p, compared to the drop from 1440p to 4K, initially seems counterintuitive. However, it suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. As the resolution increases to 1440p, the GPU begins to take on more work, and the system becomes more balanced. The steep drop to 4K then reflects the immense pixel-pushing demand placed on the RTX 4070.

This analysis is further supported by the performance gap between presets at different resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 131 FPS. At 1440p, this gap narrows to 103 FPS, and at 4K, it shrinks to 54 FPS. This compression of the FPS gap at higher resolutions confirms that the CPU is less of a constraint when the GPU is fully saturated. In essence, the data shows a system that is CPU-limited at 1080p, balanced at 1440p, and GPU-limited at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium and Low while maintaining excellent performance at all resolutions. At 4K, it delivers a 96 FPS average, which is smooth and playable. At 1440p, it reaches 184 FPS, making full use of high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset strikes the best balance between image quality and performance across the board.

If a user prioritizes maximum frame rates, the Medium preset is a superb choice, especially at 1440p and 1080p. At 1440p, it averages 202 FPS, and at 1080p, it hits 320 FPS. The minimum frame rates are also very solid, indicating stable performance. The Ultra preset, while offering the highest fidelity, comes with a steep performance penalty, particularly at 4K where the average drops to 67 FPS. This preset is only recommended for users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate and are playing at 1440p or lower, where the average frame rate is still a respectable 129 FPS.

For users with a 4K display, the High preset is the most sensible starting point. The 96 FPS average is a great target for a 120Hz display. If a higher frame rate is desired, the Low preset at 121 FPS is an option, but the visual compromises are significant. The data clearly shows that the High preset is the sweet spot for this CPU/GPU combination in Ready Or Not, providing a premium experience without the excessive performance cost of Ultra.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the primary performance driver in this configuration. It is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its 5888 shading units and boost clock of 2475 MHz contribute to its substantial compute power, with an FP32 rating of 29.15 TFLOPS. The GPU's high percentile ranking (81st) and its close benchmark scores to rivals like the RTX 4080 Mobile (1.3% difference) confirm its high-end standing.

The GPU's role in Ready Or Not is to handle the rendering of the game world, including textures, lighting, and shadows. The 12 GB of VRAM is ample for the game's requirements, even at 4K resolution. The benchmark data shows that the GPU is capable of delivering very high frame rates, but its performance is often capped by the CPU at lower resolutions. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases significantly, and the frame rates become more representative of its true rendering power.

The data illustrates that the RTX 4070 is powerful enough to make 4K gaming a reality, but it is not so powerful that it can brute-force the Ultra preset at that resolution. The 67 FPS average at 4K Ultra indicates that this is a very demanding combination. However, at more reasonable settings like High, the GPU provides a superb experience. The GPU's strength is best showcased at 1440p, where it delivers frame rates well in excess of 144 FPS on most presets, making it an ideal choice for high-refresh-rate gaming.