Ready Or Not

# Ready Or Not Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

The pairing of a 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with the flagship NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 produces a fascinating dataset in Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter released in December 2021. The measured results reveal a system where the GPU's immense 32 GB memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are rarely stressed, while the CPU's Zen 2 architecture with its 3.70 GHz base and 4.20 GHz boost clocks becomes the primary governor of frame rates. This analysis examines how these components interact across resolutions and settings, using only the measured FPS data and benchmark scores provided.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about which component limits performance in Ready Or Not. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 397 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low, that figure falls to 335 FPS — a reduction of 62 FPS, or roughly 15.6% lower. At 4K Low, the average drops further to 175 FPS, which is 47.8% below the 1440p result and 55.9% below the 1080p result. These are substantial declines, but the absolute numbers remain extraordinarily high, suggesting the GPU is not yet the bottleneck even at 4K.

The pattern changes when looking at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 296 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 187 FPS — a 36.8% decrease. At 4K Ultra, the average falls to 98 FPS, which is 47.6% below the 1440p figure and 66.9% below the 1080p figure. The percentage drops between resolutions are similar across Low and Ultra presets, which indicates the scaling behavior is consistent regardless of settings. However, the fact that 4K Ultra still maintains nearly 100 FPS suggests the RTX 5090's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are handling the rendering load without breaking a sweat.

What the data implies is that the Ryzen 5 4600G, with its 8 MB shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, is the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The gap between 1080p Low (397 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (296 FPS) is 101 FPS, which is a 25.4% reduction. At 4K, the same settings gap is 77 FPS (from 175 to 98), a 44% reduction. This widening percentage gap at higher resolutions indicates that as pixel count increases, the GPU's workload grows and begins to matter more, but even at 4K the GPU is not fully saturated. The CPU's single-thread score of 726 in 3dmark and 1919 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can drive high frame rates, but the 12-thread count is not the constraint — rather, it is the per-core performance ceiling.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience per the data. At 1080p, the jump from Low (397 FPS) to Medium (379 FPS) costs only 18 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High (366 FPS) costs another 13 FPS. The Ultra preset (296 FPS) represents a much larger 70 FPS drop from High. This suggests that Medium or High at 1080p provides the sweet spot for maximum frame rates with minimal visual compromise — the difference between Low and High is only 31 FPS, which is less than 8% of the Low value.

At 1440p, the scaling is similar but with larger absolute gaps. Low produces 335 FPS, Medium 292 FPS, High 266 FPS, and Ultra 187 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is 79 FPS, which is a 29.7% reduction — the largest single-step penalty among all presets at this resolution. For players targeting high refresh rates, High at 1440p delivers 266 FPS, which is still far above the 175 FPS seen at 4K Low. The Medium preset at 1440p (292 FPS) offers a 26 FPS advantage over High, which may be preferable for competitive play.

At 4K, the choices become more constrained. Low (175 FPS) and Medium (153 FPS) are both playable, with High (139 FPS) and Ultra (98 FPS) following. The Medium preset at 4K has a recorded minimum of 130 FPS and maximum of 176 FPS, providing a stable range. The Ultra preset's 98 FPS average is the only measurement below 100 FPS in the entire dataset, which could be a concern for 120 Hz displays. The data suggests that 4K Medium or High offers the best balance, as the 56 FPS gap between Medium and Ultra (from 153 to 98) is significant, while the 22 FPS gap between Medium and High (from 153 to 139) is more modest.

GPU Role

The RTX 5090's specifications in this pack reveal why it performs so consistently in Ready Or Not. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, which is far more than any tactical shooter at these resolutions would require — the game's memory footprint is not specified, but the data shows no signs of memory pressure. The GPU's boost clock of 2407 MHz and base of 2017 MHz, combined with 21760 shading units and 680 tensor cores, deliver 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute. The 176 ROPs and 680 TMUs contribute to a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s.

The benchmark results for the GPU show a passmark G3D score of 39650 and a passmark GPU compute score of 26756, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Tesla P100 variants and AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, with delta percentages ranging from 0.3% to 1.1% above or below. This indicates the RTX 5090 is a top-tier performer, but the measured FPS in Ready Or Not suggest the game does not fully exercise its capabilities. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 397 FPS, yet the GPU's 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18355 shows it can handle far more demanding workloads.

The GPU's role in this pairing is curious. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 98 FPS, which is the only sub-100 FPS result. This could indicate that the game's engine has a rendering path that becomes GPU-limited at extreme settings, or that the CPU cannot feed the GPU enough draw calls at lower resolutions. The fact that 1080p Low (397 FPS) is only 18% higher than 4K Low (175 FPS) is unusual — typically, a flagship GPU would show a much larger gap. This reinforces the idea that the Ryzen 5 4600G's 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock create a ceiling that prevents the GPU from reaching its full potential.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this pairing in Ready Or Not is 214 out of 3714 tested combinations. This places it in the top 5.8% of all tested systems, which is impressive given the CPU's modest specifications. The Ryzen 5 4600G itself has an average benchmark score of 17507, ranking in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% higher), Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.6% lower), Core 7 150U (0.6% higher), and Core i3-14100T (0.8% lower). These delta percentages are tiny, meaning the CPU's performance is tightly clustered with its peers.

The RTX 5090, with an average benchmark score of 79842, ranks in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (0.3% higher), Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (0.6% higher), Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.1% higher), and Radeon Pro Vega 64X (1.4% lower). The GPU is clearly a top-tier part, but its pairing with a 6-core, 12-thread CPU from the 4000 series limits the combo's overall ranking. The 214th position out of 3714 suggests that many combinations with faster CPUs achieve higher frame rates in this game, even if their GPUs are less powerful.

What is notable is that the combo rank is not determined by the GPU's raw power but by the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system hits 397 FPS, which is excellent. However, the CPU's single-thread performance (726 in 3dmark single thread) is modest compared to modern rivals, and this likely caps the maximum achievable frame rate. The fact that the combo ranks 214th rather than in the top 50 suggests that Ready Or Not benefits from higher single-thread performance than the 4600G provides.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo in Ready Or Not?

A: The highest measured average is 397 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 379 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings, followed by 366 FPS at High settings.

Q: Does the RTX 5090's 32 GB VRAM ever become a limiting factor in this game?

A: The data shows no indication of VRAM limitations. The GPU's 32 GB GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are far beyond what the measured FPS results require, as even the lowest performance scenario (4K Ultra at 98 FPS) does not show signs of memory pressure.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 214th out of 3714 tested combos in Ready Or Not, placing it in the top 5.8% of all systems. The ranking reflects the CPU's limitations more than the GPU's capabilities.

Q: What is the difference between 1080p and 4K performance at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the average is 379 FPS with a range of 322 to 435 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 153 FPS with a range of 130 to 176 FPS. This represents a 226 FPS difference, or a 59.6% reduction.

Q: Which settings preset shows the smallest performance penalty from Low to Ultra?

A: At 1080p, the penalty from Low (397 FPS) to Ultra (296 FPS) is 101 FPS or 25.4%. At 1440p, the penalty is 148 FPS (from 335 to 187) or 44.2%. At 4K, the penalty is 77 FPS (from 175 to 98) or 44.0%.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra?

A: The 98 FPS average at 4K Ultra, combined with the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking and the CPU's 71st percentile ranking, suggests the CPU is still a factor. However, the GPU's workload increases significantly at 4K, as evidenced by the 44% drop from Low to Ultra at that resolution compared to 25.4% at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates. Low settings yield 397 FPS average, which is the peak measurement in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 379 FPS with a minimum of 322 FPS and maximum of 435 FPS, providing the widest recorded range. High settings dip slightly to 366 FPS, while Ultra settings drop significantly to 296 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 101 FPS, which represents a 25.4% reduction from the Low baseline.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales downward as expected. Low settings average 335 FPS, Medium settings 292 FPS with a range of 248 to 336 FPS, High settings 266 FPS, and Ultra settings 187 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is the largest single-preset drop at this resolution, costing 79 FPS or 29.7% of the High value. The Medium preset's minimum of 248 FPS is still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors.

At 3840x2160, the system remains highly playable but shows the most pronounced setting sensitivity. Low settings average 175 FPS, Medium settings 153 FPS with a range of 130 to 176 FPS, High settings 139 FPS, and Ultra settings 98 FPS. The Medium preset's maximum of 176 FPS is actually higher than the Low preset's average, indicating some variance in the measurement. The Ultra preset's 98 FPS average is the only result below 100 FPS in the entire dataset.

The measured data shows consistent scaling across all three resolutions. The Medium preset always has recorded minimum and maximum values, providing the most complete picture of performance variance. At 1080p, the range is 322-435 FPS; at 1440p, it is 248-336 FPS; at 4K, it is 130-176 FPS. These ranges suggest that the game's frame pacing is stable, with no extreme dips that would indicate stuttering or hitches.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 4000 series, built on the Zen 2 architecture with a 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, produce a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593 and a single-core score of 1919. The Geekbench results show 6637 multicore and 1460 single-core scores. These numbers place the CPU in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507.

In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role appears to be the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 397 FPS is high, but the fact that the RTX 5090 cannot push beyond this suggests the CPU's single-thread performance caps the frame rate. The 3dmark single-thread score of 726 and passmark single-thread score of 2653 are modest compared to the GPU's capabilities. The CPU's 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and DDR4 support may also constrain performance in a game that seems to be CPU-bound at 1080p.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how close its performance is to other mid-range parts. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482 (0.1% higher), the Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614 (0.6% lower), the Core 7 150U scores 17395 (0.6% higher), and the Core i3-14100T scores 17648 (0.8% lower). These tiny delta percentages indicate that the 4600G is well-positioned among its peers, but none of these CPUs would be considered high-end for gaming. The 12 threads provide adequate multi-threading for modern games, but the Zen 2 architecture's per-core performance is not competitive with newer designs.

The data implies that upgrading the CPU would yield significant FPS gains in Ready Or Not, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where the GPU is not fully utilized. The fact that the combo ranks 214th out of 3714 suggests that many systems with faster CPUs achieve better results, even with less powerful GPUs. The 4K Ultra result of 98 FPS is the only scenario where the GPU shows signs of being the primary constraint, but even here, the CPU's performance is a contributing factor. For players using this combo, the CPU is the component to watch — its 65 W TDP and 6-core design are adequate, but they create a ceiling that even the most powerful GPU cannot overcome in this game.