Ready Or Not

# Ready Or Not with AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

This combination of AMD's 6-core Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA's RTX 4080 produces a ranking of 360 out of 3714 tested combos in Ready Or Not, placing it in the top 9.7% of all configurations. The pairing pairs a mid-range 2020 CPU with a flagship 2022 GPU, creating an interesting imbalance where the graphics card's immense power is partially held back by the processor's older architecture. Benchmark results across all resolutions show this combo delivers playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, though the scaling patterns reveal where the bottleneck shifts between CPU and GPU depending on settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 360 out of 3714 tested combos places this system firmly in the upper decile of all configurations tested for Ready Or Not. This rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU working together, and it's a strong showing for a processor that sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. The RTX 4080, at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, carries much of the weight here, but the Ryzen 5 4600G's 6 cores and 12 threads prove sufficient to keep frame rates high in this tactical shooter.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 4600G posts an average benchmark score of 17507, which sits just 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482) and 0.6% above the Intel Core 7 150U (17395). It trails the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE by 0.6% and the Intel Core i3-14100T by 0.8%. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the CPU is competitive with other budget and mid-range options in its class. However, none of these rivals come close to matching the RTX 4080's GPU-side performance.

The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209 on average against the RTX 4080's 54247, a difference of just 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X and RX 6750 GRE 12 GB trail by 1.1% and 2.6% respectively, while the Radeon 8060S is 2.7% behind. This suggests the RTX 4080 is performing exactly as expected, with no anomalous behavior dragging the combo rank down. The ranking bottleneck, if any, comes from the CPU side.

The 360th rank out of 3714 becomes more impressive when considering that this combo pairs a CPU with a launch MSRP of $154 against a GPU with a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD. The data indicates that even with such a lopsided pairing, Ready Or Not's engine scales well enough to keep the system competitive. The question is whether the CPU limits the GPU in certain scenarios, which the resolution scaling data will help answer.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a modest cache configuration by modern standards, and it may impact performance in games that are sensitive to memory latency.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU shows a single-thread score of 726 in 3DMark and a multi-thread score of 4889 at max threads. Cinebench R23 results show 1919 single-core and 13593 multi-core. These scores place the 4600G in a competitive position against its nearest rivals, all of which are within 0.8% of its average score. For a game like Ready Or Not, which is a tactical shooter that likely benefits from strong single-thread performance for AI and physics calculations, the 4600G's single-core capability is adequate but not exceptional.

The CPU's memory bandwidth is rated at 51.2 GB/s with dual-channel DDR4 support, and it connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes. This older PCIe generation could theoretically limit the RTX 4080's data transfer rates, though in practice, the impact on gaming frame rates is minimal. The 8 MB shared L3 cache is relatively small, especially when compared to newer CPUs with larger caches, but the measured FPS results suggest this doesn't create a major bottleneck in Ready Or Not.

At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 397 FPS average, which is only 8% below the 4K Low result of 155 FPS when accounting for resolution scaling. This relatively small gap suggests the CPU is able to feed the GPU adequately even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead becomes more significant. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration appears well-suited to this game's threading model, as the multi-threaded 3DMark score of 4889 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 indicate solid parallel performance.

FAQ

Q: Is the RTX 4080 held back by the Ryzen 5 4600G in this game?

A: The data suggests partial CPU limitation at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 397 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 155 FPS, a 61% reduction. The 1080p result may be CPU-bound, as the GPU could likely render more frames if the CPU could feed it faster. At 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 86 FPS, indicating GPU-bound performance.

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

A: At 1440p High, the combo delivers 235 FPS average, which is well above the 165 FPS at 1440p Ultra. This makes 1440p High the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and frame rate. At 4K High, the combo still manages 123 FPS, which is playable but less comfortable for competitive play.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The combo achieves 86 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the lowest measured frame rate across all tested configurations but remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The minimum FPS was not recorded for this setting, but the Medium setting at 4K shows a minimum of 115 FPS.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 4600G bottleneck the RTX 4080?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo hits 397 FPS, while at 4K Low it reaches 155 FPS. The 1080p result is likely CPU-limited, as the GPU would need to render 397 FPS at 4K to maintain the same frame rate, which is unlikely. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with its boost clock of 4.20 GHz, appear to cap performance at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G ranks at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, has an average score of 17482 (0.1% lower), while the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648 (0.8% higher).

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM on the RTX 4080 sufficient for this game?

A: The RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 256-bit bus and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 86 FPS, and at 4K Medium it achieves 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS. These results indicate VRAM capacity is not limiting performance, as frame rates remain high even at maximum resolution and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo delivers its lowest frame rates across all settings, as expected. Low settings produce an average of 155 FPS, Medium produces 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and maximum of 155 FPS, High produces 123 FPS, and Ultra produces 86 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 44.5% reduction in average FPS, from 155 down to 86. The Medium preset's minimum of 115 FPS indicates the combo can maintain playable frame rates even during intense action scenes, though the Ultra preset's lack of a recorded minimum makes it difficult to assess worst-case performance.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), frame rates increase substantially. Low settings deliver 296 FPS average, Medium delivers 258 FPS with a minimum of 220 FPS and maximum of 297 FPS, High delivers 235 FPS, and Ultra delivers 165 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 44.3%, nearly identical to the 4K gap, suggesting consistent scaling across resolutions. The Medium preset's minimum of 220 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenarios.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo reaches its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 397 FPS average, Medium produces 379 FPS with a minimum of 322 FPS and maximum of 435 FPS, High produces 366 FPS, and Ultra produces 261 FPS. The Low to Ultra reduction is 34.3%, which is smaller than at higher resolutions, indicating that the CPU becomes more of a limiting factor at 1080p. The Medium preset's minimum of 322 FPS is exceptionally high, ensuring no noticeable frame drops.

The Medium preset consistently shows the most stable performance with recorded minimum and maximum values across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 379 FPS with a 322-435 FPS range; at 1440p Medium, it averages 258 FPS with a 220-297 FPS range; and at 4K Medium, it averages 135 FPS with a 115-155 FPS range. This consistency makes Medium the most predictable preset for competitive play.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals how the combo's performance scales with resolution. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 397 at 1080p to 296 at 1440p (a 25.4% reduction) and then to 155 at 4K (a 47.6% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline suggests the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the rendering load increases significantly with each pixel count increase.

At High settings, the scaling is similar: 366 FPS at 1080p drops to 235 FPS at 1440p (a 35.8% reduction) and then to 123 FPS at 4K (a 47.7% reduction from 1440p). The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 261 FPS at 1080p drops to 165 FPS at 1440p (a 36.8% reduction) and then to 86 FPS at 4K (a 47.9% reduction from 1440p). This consistent ~48% reduction from 1440p to 4K across settings indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K.

However, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p tells a different story. At Low settings, the drop is 25.4%, but at High and Ultra, it's around 36%. This suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU is significantly limiting performance, as the GPU could likely render more frames if not constrained by the processor. The 4600G's 4.20 GHz boost clock and 6 cores appear to cap frame rates around 400 FPS at 1080p, regardless of how light the GPU load is.

The data implies that for this combo, 1440p is the optimal resolution where the CPU and GPU workloads are best balanced. At 1440p Low, the combo hits 296 FPS, which is 74.6% of the 1080p Low result, while at 4K Low, it drops to 39% of the 1080p result. This pattern indicates that moving from 1080p to 1440p is less punishing than moving from 1440p to 4K, confirming that the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 397 FPS average, which is more than enough for any competitive scenario. However, this comes at the cost of visual fidelity, and the Medium preset at 1080p offers 379 FPS with a minimum of 322 FPS, providing nearly identical performance with better visuals. The Medium preset's recorded minimum and maximum values suggest it is the most stable option at 1080p.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 235 FPS average, which is 29.5% lower than Low's 296 FPS but offers significantly better image quality. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 165 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 44.3% reduction from Low. The Medium preset at 1440p provides 258 FPS with a minimum of 220 FPS, making it the best balance of performance and stability for players who want high frame rates without sacrificing too much visual quality.

At 4K, the High preset achieves 123 FPS, which is 43.3% lower than Low's 155 FPS but provides a much richer visual experience. The Ultra preset drops to 86 FPS, which is below the 100 FPS threshold many players prefer, but remains playable. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming with this combo, as it maintains a comfortable frame rate while offering better visuals than Low.

Overall, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot across all resolutions. It consistently provides the highest minimum FPS values (322 at 1080p, 220 at 1440p, 115 at 4K) and its average frame rates are within 4.5% of the Low preset at 1080p and 12.9% at 4K. For players using high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1440p Medium setting (258 FPS average) is the best choice, while 4K Medium (135 FPS) is ideal for those prioritizing resolution over raw speed.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring the AD103 chip with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The GPU includes 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores, delivering 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate.

The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at an effective 22.4 Gbps with a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Ready Or Not, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 4K Ultra. The GPU's TDP is 320 W with a triple-slot design and 1x 16-pin power connector, requiring a suggested 700 W PSU. The RTX 4080 sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU's performance is most visible at 4K, where it becomes the primary bottleneck. The drop from 155 FPS at 4K Low to 86 FPS at 4K Ultra represents a 44.5% reduction, which is consistent with the GPU's raw rendering capabilities. At 1440p, the GPU is less stressed, allowing frame rates to reach 296 FPS at Low settings. At 1080p, the GPU is often underutilized, especially at Low settings where the CPU limits performance to 397 FPS.

The RTX 4080's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209 on average, just 0.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.6% higher despite having less VRAM. This indicates the RTX 4080 is performing as expected, with no driver or hardware anomalies affecting results. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM ensures no texture swapping or memory-related stutters even at 4K Ultra, which contributes to the stable frame rates observed in the Medium preset's minimum FPS values.