Ready Or Not

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and Intel Arc B390 pairing delivers playable but constrained performance in Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on resolution. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, the 4600G runs at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosts to 4.20 GHz, offering 8 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a capable mid-range CPU from the 4000 series, built on TSMC’s 7 nm process with 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die. The Arc B390, in contrast, is an integrated GPU from Intel’s Arc Graphics-M generation, using the Xe3-LPG architecture on a 3 nm process from Intel’s foundry. It has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 ROPs, with 12 ray tracing cores. The GPU’s base clock is 300 MHz, boosting to 2500 MHz, and it relies on system shared memory, meaning its bandwidth is system dependent. In the measured data, this combo ranks 3300 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the lower quartile of performance for Ready Or Not, but the actual frame rates show a nuanced story across resolutions and settings.

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

The Ryzen 5 4600G’s 6 cores and 12 threads are the foundation of its processing power. Its boost clock of 4.20 GHz helps with single-threaded tasks, which are common in game logic and physics calculations for a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not. The CPU’s 3DMark scores illustrate its threading capabilities: 1430 in the 2-thread test, 2732 in 4-thread, 4138 in 8-thread, and 4889 in max-thread test. This scaling from 2 to 8 threads shows reasonable multi-threading efficiency, though the jump from 8 to max threads (12) is modest, indicating diminishing returns beyond 8 threads for this workload. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 1919 in single-core and 13593 in multi-core, which are solid numbers for a 65 W TDP part. The 4600G’s percentileVsAllCpus of 71 means it outperforms about 71% of all CPUs in the benchmark database, placing it above average for general computing.

For Ready Or Not specifically, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 125 FPS average, which is the highest recorded across all tested configurations. This suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower graphical loads. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 2653 and multithread score of 15992 indicate it handles the game’s AI-driven scenarios, which often involve multiple enemies and civilians reacting to player actions. The 4600G’s 8 MB L3 cache is modest by modern standards, but the game’s level design, which typically involves close-quarters environments, may not require large cache capacities. Compared to its nearest rivals, the 4600G sits within a tight performance band: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648 (0.8% higher). These deltas are negligible, meaning the 4600G’s CPU performance is essentially equivalent to these alternatives in synthetic benchmarks. In game terms, this means the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, where the GPU takes over the heavy lifting.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the Ryzen 5 4600G and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3300 out of 3714 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places it in the 11th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning roughly 89% of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates. However, this rank must be interpreted carefully because the Arc B390 is an integrated GPU, and the database includes discrete GPUs that are vastly more powerful. The rank reflects the absolute performance ceiling, not the efficiency or suitability for specific use cases. For instance, at 1080p Low settings, the combo hits 125 FPS, which is well above playable thresholds for a tactical shooter. At 1440p High, it drops to 62 FPS, still playable, while 4K High yields 33 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. The rank of 3300 is heavily influenced by the GPU’s low percentileVsAllGpus of 9, meaning the Arc B390 outperforms only 9% of all GPUs in the database. This is an integrated part, so it competes with low-end discrete cards from years past. The nearest rivals to the Arc B390 are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463 score, 1.3% lower), GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% lower), GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% lower), and GT 710 (1443, 2.7% lower). All of these are ancient, low-end GPUs, which contextualizes the Arc B390’s performance tier.

The combo’s rank in Ready Or Not is not a reflection of the CPU’s capability but rather the GPU’s limitation. The 4600G, with its 71st percentile CPU score, could pair with a stronger GPU to achieve much higher ranks. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo achieves 69 FPS on Ultra settings, which is smoother than the 4K Ultra result of 23 FPS. This suggests that the CPU can maintain playable frame rates even at higher settings, but the GPU’s memory bandwidth and processing power become constraints as resolution increases. The rank of 3300 is a composite measure, but for a user aware of the Arc B390’s integrated nature, the actual frame rates provide more actionable information than the rank alone.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a classic pattern of GPU limitation. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 125 FPS, which drops to 79 FPS at 1440p Low (a 37% decrease) and then to 41 FPS at 4K Low (a 48% decrease from 1440p). This steep decline indicates that the Arc B390’s rendering throughput is insufficient to handle higher pixel counts, even at the lowest settings. The Ultra preset tells a similar story: 69 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p (36% drop), and 23 FPS at 4K (48% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings points to the GPU being the limiting factor, as the CPU’s workload does not scale with resolution in the same way.

At 1080p Medium, the combo records 109 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS. The tight minimum-maximum range suggests stable frame pacing, which is important for a tactical shooter where quick reactions matter. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 69 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS and maximum of 79 FPS, maintaining a similar range. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS and maximum of 41 FPS. The minimum of 30 FPS at 4K is just at the edge of playability, and it highlights the GPU’s struggle with higher resolutions.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings shows 99 FPS down to 62 FPS down to 33 FPS, with each step representing roughly a 37-47% reduction. This is more severe than what would be expected if the CPU were the bottleneck, as CPU-bound scenarios typically show smaller FPS drops when resolution increases. The data clearly indicates that the Arc B390’s system-shared memory and 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 performance are insufficient for 4K gaming in Ready Or Not. At 1080p, however, the combo performs admirably, with even Ultra settings hitting 69 FPS, which is smooth for this genre. The practical takeaway is that this pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being acceptable at lower settings, and 4K only viable at Low settings for users who prioritize resolution over frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Ready Or Not with this CPU-GPU combo?

A: The data shows 1080p is the sweet spot. At 1080p High, the combo averages 99 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it reaches 69 FPS. 1440p High drops to 62 FPS, while 4K High falls to 33 FPS, so 1080p provides the smoothest experience across all settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17482 (0.1% lower), while the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648 (0.8% higher). These differences are minor, indicating similar CPU-level performance among these parts.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B390 capable of running Ready Or Not at 4K?

A: It can run the game at 4K, but only at Low settings, where it averages 41 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 36 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 33 FPS. 4K Ultra yields just 23 FPS, which is not smooth for gameplay.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows a 69 FPS average at 1440p Medium, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS. This is a playable range, though it may dip during intense firefights.

Q: How does the Arc B390’s performance compare to other low-end GPUs in the database?

A: The Arc B390 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% lower), GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% lower), GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% lower), and GT 710 (1443, 2.7% lower). This places it at the very bottom of the GPU performance chart.

Q: Does the combo’s rank of 3300 out of 3714 mean it is bad for Ready Or Not?

A: The rank reflects overall performance against all tested combos, including those with high-end discrete GPUs. For 1080p gaming, the combo delivers 69-125 FPS depending on settings, which is perfectly playable. The low rank is due to the integrated GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions, not a fundamental flaw in the pairing.

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

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated GPU with system-shared memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and instead uses the system’s DDR4 memory, with bandwidth that is system dependent. This is a critical factor in Ready Or Not, which features detailed environments with dynamic lighting and shadow effects. The GPU’s base clock of 300 MHz and boost clock of 2500 MHz are wide-ranging, with the boost clock being the more relevant figure for gaming. The Arc B390 has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, which are modest numbers for a 3 nm part. Its pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, which translate to a theoretical maximum throughput of 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. This is a low figure compared to discrete GPUs, and it explains why the combo struggles at 4K.

The GPU’s 12 ray tracing cores are present, but the game’s implementation of ray tracing is likely not a factor given the low overall performance. The Arc B390 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern APIs. However, the system-shared memory is a double-edged sword: it allows the GPU to access large amounts of memory, but the bandwidth is limited by the system’s memory controller, which for the 4600G is dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. This is ample for CPU tasks but may bottleneck the GPU at higher resolutions where texture data needs to be moved quickly. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 125 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 41 FPS, a 67% reduction. This severe scaling indicates the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute units are overwhelmed by the pixel fill requirements at 4K.

The GPU’s TDP is 80 W, and it is an IGP with no power connectors, drawing power directly from the motherboard. Its production status is Active, with a release date of January 2026, making it a recent part. The Arc B390’s percentileVsAllGpus of 9 is telling—it outperforms only 9% of all GPUs in the database, which includes integrated and discrete parts going back years. In practical terms, this GPU is suitable for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings in Ready Or Not, but it is not designed for high-refresh 1440p or 4K play. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 is the only GPU benchmark provided, and it aligns with the low percentile ranking. For a tactical shooter that rewards stable frame rates and quick target acquisition, the Arc B390’s 1080p performance is adequate, but users should temper expectations for higher resolutions.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience at 1080p is achieved with the Medium preset, which averages 109 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in busy scenes with multiple AI characters. The High preset at 1080p averages 99 FPS, which is also excellent, but Medium offers a slightly higher floor with the minimum being 17 FPS higher than High’s unspecified minimum. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 125 FPS average, but this comes with graphical compromises that may reduce visibility in dark environments, which is a common scenario in Ready Or Not. Ultra at 1080p drops to 69 FPS average, which is playable but leaves less headroom for frame drops during intense moments.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the best choice, averaging 69 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS. This is at the edge of the 60 FPS target but acceptable for most players. The High preset at 1440p averages 62 FPS, which is a smaller margin, while Low averages 79 FPS and Ultra drops to 44 FPS. For 1440p, Medium offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the minimum of 58 FPS suggests the game remains responsive. At 4K, the data shows that only the Low preset is viable, averaging 41 FPS. Medium at 4K averages 36 FPS, and High drops to 33 FPS, both of which are below the 60 FPS threshold and may feel sluggish. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as it averages just 23 FPS.

The choice of preset also affects the minimum FPS, which is crucial for a tactical shooter where a stutter could mean a missed shot or a failed mission. The 1080p Medium preset’s minimum of 92 FPS is the highest minimum recorded across all tested settings, making it the most consistent option. For users with 1440p monitors, Medium provides a minimum of 58 FPS, which is just below 60 but still playable. The data does not include min FPS for Low, High, or Ultra presets at most resolutions, so the Medium preset’s published minimums offer a known quantity for planning. In summary, the recommended settings are 1080p Medium for the best overall experience, 1440p Medium for a compromise between visual fidelity and performance, and 4K Low for users who prioritize resolution over frame rate. The Ultra preset is only worth considering at 1080p, where it still delivers 69 FPS average, but the graphical gains over High may not justify the 30 FPS drop.