Ready Or Not

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a remarkably consistent and high-performance experience in Ready Or Not, placing the combo in the 607th position out of 3,714 tested configurations. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at lower resolutions, but still maintains excellent playability even at 4K Ultra, making it a versatile pairing for this tactical shooter.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, built on the Zen architecture (specifically Zen+ Pinnacle Ridge) using a 12 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features a 16 MB shared L3 cache, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 96 KB of L1 per core. Its memory bandwidth is listed at 46.9 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 interface.

In terms of raw processing capability, the Ryzen 5 2600's benchmark scores are solid but not class-leading. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score is 1248, with a single-core score of 157.3. Geekbench results show 5648 for multicore and 1154 for single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 13160, and the single-thread score is 2239. The processor holds a 75th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21484. Its nearest rivals in this metric are the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (scoring 21440, a 0.2% delta), the Intel Core i9-11900H (21367, 0.5% delta), the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635, -0.7% delta), and the AMD EPYC 9454 (21223, 1.2% delta).

For Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter that emphasizes AI-driven enemy behavior and environmental interactions, the CPU's 12 threads are a clear asset. The data suggests the Ryzen 5 2600 provides sufficient headroom to feed the RTX 4080, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved. At 1080p, the system reaches an average of 335 FPS on Low settings, which strongly indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck in less demanding scenes. However, the game's AI logic can be taxing, and the processor's single-thread performance (a Geekbench single-core score of 1154) is its weaker point compared to its multi-core strength. This is likely why frame rates scale so dramatically with resolution; the CPU has enough power to push high FPS, but the GPU load becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The 12 threads allow for efficient distribution of the game's background tasks, AI pathfinding, and physics calculations, ensuring that the RTX 4080 is kept busy with rendering rather than waiting on the CPU.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Analyzing the measured FPS rows, the most balanced experience is found on the Medium preset across all resolutions. This setting provides a significant performance jump over Ultra while maintaining a visual quality that is still high, and it is the only preset that includes min and max FPS data, indicating a stable frame time.

At 4K (3840x2160), the Medium preset delivers an average of 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 155. This is a 49 FPS improvement over the Ultra preset's 86 FPS average, and it keeps the experience comfortably above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. High settings at 4K offer a slightly higher average of 123 FPS, but Medium provides a more robust minimum frame rate, which is crucial for maintaining consistency in firefights.

At 1440p (2560x1440), Medium achieves 258 FPS average (min 220, max 297), which is a massive 93 FPS lead over Ultra's 165 FPS average. This makes Medium the clear choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it ensures the frame rate stays well above the 240 Hz mark even in demanding moments. The High preset at 1440p yields 235 FPS, but again, the minimum frame rate data for Medium suggests better stability.

At 1080p (1920x1080), all presets are playable, but Medium again stands out with a 320 FPS average (min 272, max 368). While Low offers a slightly higher 335 FPS average, the visual downgrade is unnecessary when the game is already running so smoothly. Ultra at 1080p still hits 261 FPS, but the Medium preset provides a 59 FPS buffer over Ultra, which is beneficial for maintaining high FPS during intense CQB scenarios. The data indicates that Medium is the optimal setting, balancing visual fidelity with a substantial performance buffer over the Ultra preset.

FAQ

*Q: Can this CPU and GPU combo handle 4K gaming in Ready Or Not?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 123 FPS on High settings and 86 FPS on Ultra at 3840x2160, proving that the combo is fully capable of 4K gaming, with the Medium preset offering the best balance at 135 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when switching from High to Ultra settings?

A: The performance cost is significant. At 4K, the average FPS drops from 123 on High to 86 on Ultra, a 37 FPS reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 235 FPS on High to 165 FPS on Ultra, a 70 FPS difference. At 1080p, it drops from 309 FPS on High to 261 FPS on Ultra.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The data suggests it is not a limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 335 FPS, showing the CPU can push very high frame rates. The FPS scaling with resolution indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, not the CPU.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor?

A: The Medium preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 258 FPS with a minimum of 220 FPS, ensuring that the frame rate stays above the 240 Hz refresh rate of typical high-end monitors, while providing better visual quality than Low.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score is 54247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, a 0.1% delta, making them effectively equivalent in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (-1.1% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (-2.6% delta).

Q: Are the frame rates stable in this config?

A: The measured data for the Medium preset shows consistent frame times across all resolutions. At 4K, the min FPS is 115 and max is 155. At 1440p, the min is 220 and max is 297. At 1080p, the min is 272 and max is 368, indicating a stable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 configuration ranks 607th out of 3,714 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places the pairing in the top 16.4% of all tested hardware combinations, indicating a very strong performance tier. The high rank is primarily driven by the RTX 4080's exceptional rasterization power, which is evidenced by its ability to push 4K Ultra past the 60 FPS mark. While the Ryzen 5 2600 is an older processor, its 6-core/12-thread design and the game's apparent ability to leverage multiple threads means it does not drag the GPU down enough to prevent a top-tier ranking. The combo's position in the 600s out of thousands demonstrates the GPU's dominance, as the processor's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs is lower than the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs. This indicates the system's overall performance is closer to the GPU's potential than the CPU's, reinforcing the idea that the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of the excellent results.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the clear powerhouse of this pairing, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a massive 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU is equipped with 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. Its compute capabilities include 48.74 TFLOPS for FP32 and FP16, with a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s.

The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is a decisive advantage for Ready Or Not, a game with detailed environments and numerous AI characters that can consume significant memory. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains an average of 86 FPS, which would be impossible if the VRAM were being exhausted. The RTX 4080's high bandwidth and clock speeds directly translate to the high frame rates observed. The GPU's benchmark scores are equally impressive: a Geekbench OpenCL score of 214739 and a Vulkan score of 263779, alongside a strong PassMark G3D score of 34457. The GPU holds an 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its closest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209, 0.1% delta), showing the non-SUPER model is virtually identical in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, -1.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, -2.6% delta) are also close competitors in synthetic tests.

The GPU's role is most evident in the frame rate scaling. At 1080p, the system averages 335 FPS on Low, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 86 FPS. This scaling is purely a function of GPU load, as the CPU's workload does not increase with resolution. The RTX 4080's ability to maintain high FPS at 4K, even with demanding Ultra settings, highlights its architectural efficiency and ample memory pool. The 76 RT cores also suggest that ray-traced effects, if enabled, would be handled competently, though the measured data does not include ray tracing results.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 155 FPS. No min/max data.
• Medium: Average 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS.
• High: Average 123 FPS. No min/max data.
• Ultra: Average 86 FPS. No min/max data.

The 4K results show a steep performance curve. Moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS by 69 FPS (from 155 to 86). The Medium preset is the sweet spot, offering a 49 FPS advantage over Ultra while maintaining a minimum frame rate of 115 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth play.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 288 FPS. No min/max data.
• Medium: Average 258 FPS, with a minimum of 220 FPS and a maximum of 297 FPS.
• High: Average 235 FPS. No min/max data.
• Ultra: Average 165 FPS. No min/max data.

At 1440p, the performance is exceptionally high. The Ultra preset still delivers a playable 165 FPS average, but the Medium preset's 258 FPS average (min 220) makes it the definitive choice for competitive play on high-refresh-rate displays. The gap between Low and Ultra is 123 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 335 FPS. No min/max data.
• Medium: Average 320 FPS, with a minimum of 272 FPS and a maximum of 368 FPS.
• High: Average 309 FPS. No min/max data.
• Ultra: Average 261 FPS. No min/max data.

At 1080p, the system is heavily GPU-optimized, with all presets exceeding 260 FPS. The Low preset peaks at 335 FPS, while Ultra still achieves 261 FPS. The Medium preset provides a stable 320 FPS average with a 272 FPS minimum, ensuring no noticeable drops. The performance deltas between presets are smaller than at 4K, indicating less GPU stress at this resolution.