Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a demanding tactical shooter that stresses both CPU and GPU, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a wide spread of results across its four presets. The data shows that this pairing is more than capable of high-refresh-rate play at mainstream resolutions, but the Ultra preset imposes a heavy penalty that shifts the experience from fluid to merely playable. This analysis breaks down the measured performance to determine the optimal settings, the role of the GPU's specifications, and how resolution scaling affects frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results clearly indicate that the High preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance for this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 224.8 FPS, which is only 54.8 FPS behind the Low preset’s 279.6 FPS but provides a substantial visual upgrade. Moving up to 2560x1440, High maintains a strong 141.7 FPS average, comfortably above the 144Hz refresh rate target that many gamers use. The story changes at 3840x2160, where High still produces a respectable 76 FPS average, indicating that the game remains playable at 4K with this preset.

The Ultra preset is the outlier, representing a massive performance hit that is difficult to justify. At 1080p, Ultra drops the average FPS to 156.8, which is a 30% reduction compared to High. This gap widens at higher resolutions, with Ultra at 1440p achieving 98.8 FPS and at 4K falling to just 54.7 FPS. The performance cost of Ultra is disproportionately high relative to the visual gains it typically provides, making it a poor choice for this configuration. The Medium preset sits predictably between Low and High, offering 246.4 FPS at 1080p and 155.1 FPS at 1440p, but it does not provide the same value as High, which is only slightly more demanding. The Low preset is best reserved for competitive play at 1080p where maximum frame rates are the priority, but for most users, High is the recommended starting point and likely the best experience per the measured rows.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the performance ceiling seen in the data. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. In a game like Ready Or Not, which can be texture-heavy, this memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest a potential bottleneck. The GPU’s boost clock of 2497 MHz and its 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power provide the raw throughput needed for the high frame rates observed at lower resolutions.

The data shows that the RTX 5060 performs close to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 30109. It sits within 0.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and the NVIDIA Tesla M60, indicating that its compute capabilities are well-matched to its market position. However, the game’s measured FPS reveals a clear pattern: the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, where the Ultra preset drops to 54.7 FPS. This is not a CPU limitation, as the Ryzen 5 5600’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game’s threading demands. Instead, it points to the 8 GB VRAM capacity and the 128-bit memory interface struggling with the higher resolution and texture loads. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU has ample headroom, but at 4K, the memory bandwidth and capacity become the constraining factors, as evidenced by the steep drop in performance when moving from High to Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K provides a clear picture of where the system’s bottleneck lies. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 224.8 at 1920x1080 to 141.7 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 37%. Moving to 3840x2160, the average falls to 76 FPS, which is a 66% decrease from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load increases exponentially with pixel count. The RTX 5060 is clearly the limiting component here, as the CPU’s performance is less affected by resolution changes.

The Ultra preset shows an even steeper decline. At 1080p, Ultra achieves 156.8 FPS, but at 1440p, it drops to 98.8 FPS, and at 4K, it plummets to 54.7 FPS. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K is 65%, which is similar to the High preset, but the absolute numbers are much lower, indicating that the Ultra settings are pushing the GPU’s memory and compute resources to their limits. The Low and Medium presets follow the same trend, with 4K performance at 93.4 FPS and 83.1 FPS, respectively. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the RTX 5060 is only viable with the Low or Medium presets, and even then, the frame rates are not consistently high enough for a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. The scaling confirms that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU has sufficient headroom to keep up with the GPU’s output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data reveals a consistent hierarchy across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 279.6 FPS, followed by Medium at 246.4 FPS, High at 224.8 FPS, and Ultra at 156.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, representing a 44% performance difference, which shows the heavy cost of the highest settings. For competitive play, the Low preset offers a significant advantage, but for most users, High provides a more balanced experience without sacrificing too much frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the pattern remains the same, with Low leading at 177.8 FPS, Medium at 155.1 FPS, High at 141.7 FPS, and Ultra at 98.8 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 36% across all presets, which is expected for a pixel-density increase. The High preset still maintains a comfortable margin above 140 FPS, making it suitable for 144Hz monitors. The Ultra preset dips below 100 FPS, which may be noticeable in fast-paced firefights.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a significant hit. Low achieves 93.4 FPS, Medium drops to 83.1 FPS, and High manages 76 FPS. Ultra falls to 54.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for a playable experience. The data shows that 4K is only viable with the Low preset for a smooth experience, and even then, the 93.4 FPS average is not ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The RTX 5060’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are clearly stretched at this resolution, particularly with the Ultra preset’s higher texture and shader demands.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for a 144Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: The High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers an average of 141.7 FPS at 2560x1440. This is just below the 144Hz target but close enough that most users will not notice a difference. The Medium preset offers 155.1 FPS for a more comfortable margin, but the visual quality loss is not worth the 13.4 FPS gain.

Q: Can this hardware run Ready Or Not at 4K with acceptable performance?

A: The data shows that 4K is possible, but only with the Low or Medium presets, which achieve 93.4 FPS and 83.1 FPS, respectively. The High preset drops to 76 FPS, and Ultra falls to 54.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. For a smooth 4K experience, Low is the only viable option.

Q: Why is the Ultra preset so much slower than High?

A: The Ultra preset imposes a significant performance penalty across all resolutions. At 1080p, it is 68 FPS slower than High, and at 4K, it is 21.3 FPS slower. This suggests that the Ultra settings heavily tax the RTX 5060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus, leading to a disproportionate drop in frame rates.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter, especially at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 5 5600's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K. The steep drops at 4K, particularly with Ultra, point to the RTX 5060’s memory bandwidth and capacity as the bottleneck.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30109, which is virtually identical to the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at 30097 and only 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla M60. This indicates that the GPU’s raw compute performance is well-matched to its competitors, but game-specific results may vary due to driver and architecture differences.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and High presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 279.6 FPS, while High delivers 224.8 FPS. This is a difference of 54.8 FPS, or roughly 20%. The High preset offers better visual fidelity at a moderate cost, making it the better choice for most users who do not require absolute maximum frame rates.