Ready Or Not

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Ready Or Not reveals a clear pattern: this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 scales predictably with resolution, but the degree of scaling varies dramatically by settings preset. At Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is relatively modest—399.4 FPS at 1920x1080 falls to 165.7 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of roughly 58%. This relatively shallow decline suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is still playing a meaningful role in limiting performance, even at higher resolutions.

The scaling becomes more pronounced at Ultra settings. The 1080p Ultra result of 277.8 FPS drops to 176.3 FPS at 1440p, then falls to 91.8 FPS at 4K. That represents a 67% drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra. This steeper curve indicates that the Ultra preset's additional graphical load shifts the bottleneck more decisively toward the GPU. When the render load increases, the RTX 5080's capabilities become the primary constraint, and the frame rate drops accordingly.

Medium and High settings sit between these extremes. At Medium, 1080p yields 381 FPS, 1440p yields 273.6 FPS, and 4K yields 145 FPS—a 62% total decline. High settings produce 365.6 FPS at 1080p, 247.7 FPS at 1440p, and 130.4 FPS at 4K, a 64% drop. The consistency across these two presets suggests that neither is particularly CPU-bound at 1080p nor fully GPU-bound at 4K; instead, the workload distributes more evenly.

The 4K Ultra result of 91.8 FPS is the only measured point that dips below the 100 FPS threshold, which is notable for a game that otherwise runs extremely fast on this hardware. The data indicates that resolution scaling behaves as expected, but the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads at 3.70 GHz base and 4.20 GHz boost are sufficient to feed the GPU well at all but the most demanding settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing, and the measured results reflect its high-end positioning. With 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 960.0 GB/s bandwidth, the card has ample memory resources for Ready Or Not at any resolution. The 89th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 59188, places it well above most tested graphics cards.

The GPU's clock behavior contributes to the strong results. The base clock of 2295 MHz and boost clock of 2617 MHz, combined with 10752 shading units and 112 ROPs, produce a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s. These specifications translate directly to the high frame rates observed, particularly at 1080p where the GPU rarely becomes the limiting factor.

The RTX 5080 sits near the top of the performance hierarchy, with its nearest rivals in benchmark scores being the Intel Arc A570M at 58239 (1.6% slower), Intel Arc A580 at 57756 (2.5% slower), and AMD Radeon Pro W5500X at 57661 (2.6% slower). The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60326, which is 1.9% higher. These are close margins, but the RTX 5080's real-world gaming performance in Ready Or Not demonstrates that raw benchmark scores only partially capture its capability.

At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiting component. The 91.8 FPS result, while still playable, is substantially lower than the 130.4 FPS at 4K High. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K (130.4 vs 91.8 FPS) is a 30% performance penalty, which indicates that the Ultra preset introduces graphical features that heavily tax the GPU. The 16 GB frame buffer is not being exceeded at these settings, but the computational load from the Ultra preset's effects is significant.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 2 architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz, combined with 8 MB of shared L3 cache, position it as a mid-range desktop part. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17489, places it in the upper-middle tier of processors.

The 4600G's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 17482 (0% difference), the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17475 (0.1% faster), the Intel Core i3-14100T at 17636 (0.8% faster), and the Intel Core i3-13100F at 17665 (1% faster). These extremely tight margins—all within 1%—indicate that the 4600G performs essentially on par with these alternatives in synthetic benchmarks. However, in Ready Or Not specifically, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads at these clock speeds are sufficient to keep the RTX 5080 well-fed at most settings.

The CPU's single-threaded performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 at 1919 points and Geekbench single-core at 1575, is adequate for this tactical shooter. The multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multicore at 13593, Geekbench multicore at 6093) show that the processor can handle the game's background tasks without creating a bottleneck. The 3DMark results—4863 for 16 threads, 4138 for 8 threads, and 2732 for 4 threads—indicate that scaling beyond 8 threads yields diminishing returns, which aligns with how Ready Or Not typically utilizes CPU resources.

At 1080p Low, the CPU's role becomes more apparent. The 399.4 FPS result is only 5% higher than the 381 FPS at Medium, and the gap narrows further at higher resolutions. This suggests that the CPU is approaching its practical limit around 400 FPS in this game, regardless of how much load is removed from the GPU. The 4600G's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and DDR4 support are adequate for this workload, though they do not match the bandwidth of newer platforms.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete grid of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low at 399.4 FPS, Medium at 381 FPS, High at 365.6 FPS, and Ultra at 277.8 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is the largest single-settings jump at 1080p, representing a 24% drop. This indicates that the Ultra preset adds significant graphical complexity even at lower resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the spread tightens: Low produces 316.3 FPS, Medium 273.6 FPS, High 247.7 FPS, and Ultra 176.3 FPS. The relative penalty for Ultra at 1440p is 29% compared to High, and the gap between Low and Ultra is 44%. These numbers show that 1440p is where the GPU begins to exert more influence over final frame rates, though the CPU still contributes to the upper bounds.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low at 165.7 FPS, Medium at 145 FPS, High at 130.4 FPS, and Ultra at 91.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 100 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K is 30%, consistent with the pattern at lower resolutions. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 45%, which is similar to the 44% gap at 1440p, suggesting that the GPU's relative performance ceiling is consistent across resolutions.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at each setting follows a predictable pattern. At Low, the 4K result is 41.5% of the 1080p result. At Medium, it is 38.1%. At High, it is 35.7%. At Ultra, it is 33.0%. This progressive decline indicates that higher settings amplify the GPU's workload disproportionately as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Ready Or Not, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 106th out of 1748 total combinations. This places it in the top 6% of all tested configurations for this game, which is a strong result given that the CPU is not a high-end part. The ranking reflects the GPU's dominance in determining overall gaming performance for this title.

The rank of 106 out of 1748 means that 105 other combinations produce higher measured frame rates in Ready Or Not. Given that the RTX 5080 is among the faster GPUs available, the combinations that rank higher likely employ significantly more powerful CPUs. The CPU's 75th percentile standing among all processors, combined with the GPU's 89th percentile, produces a combination that outperforms the vast majority of tested systems.

The data indicates that the 4600G does not severely bottleneck the RTX 5080 in this game, despite the CPU's mid-range positioning. The high frame rates at 1080p—exceeding 277 FPS even at Ultra settings—suggest that the CPU can sustain enough throughput to avoid limiting the GPU in most scenarios. The ranking would likely be higher with a more capable CPU, but the current position reflects a well-balanced pairing for this particular game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Ready Or Not?

A: The measured data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings produces 247.7 FPS, which is well above the 4K High result of 130.4 FPS. For the highest frame rates, 1920x1080 at Low yields 399.4 FPS, but 1440p offers a better balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the 399.4 FPS result appears to approach the CPU's practical ceiling, as the jump from Low to Medium only reduces FPS by 4.6%. At higher resolutions and settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, particularly at 4K Ultra where the 91.8 FPS result is substantially lower than other configurations.

Q: How does Ultra settings compare to High at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, High produces 130.4 FPS while Ultra produces 91.8 FPS. This represents a 30% performance penalty for Ultra, which is the largest relative drop between adjacent settings at any resolution.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, the lowest measured 4K result is 91.8 FPS at Ultra settings. All other 4K configurations exceed 100 FPS, with Low reaching 165.7 FPS. This is comfortably playable for a tactical shooter.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G scores 17489 on average benchmarks, which is within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482), Intel Core i5-12450H (17475), Intel Core i3-14100T (17636), and Intel Core i3-13100F (17665). Performance is effectively identical among these processors.

Q: What settings should be avoided for maximum frame rates?

A: Ultra settings at 4K should be avoided if frame rates above 100 FPS are desired, as this configuration produces 91.8 FPS. At 1080p and 1440p, Ultra remains above 176 FPS, so it is viable on those resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to 2560x1440 as the optimal resolution for this combination. At this resolution, High settings produce 247.7 FPS, which is 90% higher than the 4K High result and only 22% lower than the 1080p High result. The visual improvement from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, while the frame rate remains far above what the game requires for smooth play. The 1440p High configuration delivers a better balance of image quality and performance than any other measured point.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, 1920x1080 at Low settings yields 399.4 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the dataset. However, this configuration sacrifices visual fidelity for a frame rate that exceeds what most displays can even show. The 1080p Medium result of 381 FPS is only 4.6% lower and would provide a better visual experience without a meaningful performance cost.

The Ultra preset is best reserved for 1080p or 1440p use. At 1080p Ultra, the 277.8 FPS result remains exceptionally high, and at 1440p Ultra, the 176.3 FPS result is still well above typical refresh rates. The 4K Ultra configuration at 91.8 FPS is the only measured point that approaches the lower bounds of high-refresh-rate gaming, so it should be avoided unless a 60 Hz display is in use.

The data suggests that High settings at 1440p is the sweet spot for this hardware in Ready Or Not. The 247.7 FPS result is 1.4 times higher than the 4K High result, while the visual quality difference between High and Ultra at 1440p (a 29% performance gap) is not justified by the modest graphical improvements that Ultra typically provides. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, 1080p High at 365.6 FPS is the most sensible choice, as it combines strong visuals with frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of all but the most extreme displays.