Ready Or Not

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing in Ready Or Not delivers a broadly capable tactical shooter experience, but the data reveals a system whose performance ceiling is dictated by the graphics card well before the processor. This analysis examines the measured frames per second across resolutions and settings to define the role each component plays and where the bottleneck sits.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, using the Vermeer codename on a 7 nm TSMC process. Its base clock runs at 3.00 GHz and it boosts to 4.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor has a 32 MB shared L3 cache, which is a notable asset for gaming workloads that rely on rapid data access across cores. Its PassMark single-thread score of 2872 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong per-core performance that is traditionally important for frame pacing in shooters.

In Ready Or Not, the game’s AI-driven enemy and civilian behavior can create bursts of CPU load, especially with multiple hostiles on screen. The 5600F’s 12 threads provide enough parallelism to manage these background simulations. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 224 FPS average, a figure that far exceeds typical refresh rates and suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor even in less demanding scenes. However, the CPU’s overall benchmark average of 36945 places it just 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and 0.5% below the Intel Core i9-12900T in nearest rival comparisons. In practical terms, this means the 5600F is competitive with processors that have more cache or higher core counts, but its advantage does not translate into significant frame rate gains when the GPU is saturated.

The processor’s PassMark multithread score of 19236 and integer math score of 59339 indicate solid compute throughput, but Ready Or Not does not appear to be a title that scales heavily with thread count beyond 12. The data suggests that as resolution increases, the CPU’s influence on the final average FPS diminishes, a classic sign that the graphics pipeline takes over as the primary constraint. The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s on a dual-channel DDR4 bus is adequate for feeding the GPU, and the PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes provides sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 2060 SUPER, which runs on PCIe 3.0. In benchmark results, the CPU’s contribution to the measured frames is consistent; it never prevents the GPU from reaching its output limits at lower settings.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing architecture GPU with 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost of 1650 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz, or 14 Gbps effective. This configuration places the GPU in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 0.4% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5% ahead. The RTX 2060 SUPER also trails the AMD Radeon RX 460 and Intel Arc A770M by 1.5% and 1.6%, respectively, in aggregate benchmarks.

In Ready Or Not, the 8 GB VRAM is a critical factor. The game’s detailed environments, with dense props and dynamic lighting, can consume memory quickly. At 4K Ultra settings, the combo averages 41 FPS, a sharp drop from the 59 FPS at High settings, suggesting that the Ultra preset pushes both the GPU’s compute units and its memory capacity to the limit. The GPU’s 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 224.4 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data shows diminishing returns at 4K. The GPU’s boost clock of 1650 MHz is modest by modern standards, but it sustains the frame rates seen in the measured results without thermal throttling issues indicated in the data.

The RTX 2060 SUPER’s ray tracing cores (34) and tensor cores (272) are present, but Ready Or Not does not appear to leverage them heavily in the measured presets, as the frame rate trends follow a predictable pattern of resolution scaling rather than feature-specific spikes or drops. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 16462 reinforces its mid-range standing; it is not a top-tier card, but it is capable of delivering playable frames in this tactical shooter when settings are adjusted appropriately.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent degradation as resolution increases, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 224 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 142 FPS, a 37% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 74 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p figure. This pattern indicates that the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions, and the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck as the number of rendered pixels quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

The same trend appears across all settings. At High settings, 1080p yields 178 FPS, 1440p yields 112 FPS, and 4K yields 59 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, and from 1080p to 4K is 67%, nearly identical to the Low preset drops. This consistency suggests that the scaling is purely resolution-driven, not affected by in-game effects that might tax the CPU differently. The Medium preset shows 196 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K, with a 37% drop to 1440p and a 67% drop to 4K. The Ultra preset is the outlier: 125 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, but the drop to 4K is 67%, still aligning with the overall trend.

These numbers tell a clear story. The CPU, with its strong single-thread score and 12 threads, is not the limiting factor at any resolution. If it were, we would expect the frame rate to plateau or drop more steeply at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work, but the data shows a linear scaling with pixel count. The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU’s raw compute power (7.181 TFLOPS) is insufficient to maintain high frame rates, especially at Ultra settings where the average dips to 41 FPS, which is near the edge of playability for a tactical shooter. The min FPS values, available only for the Medium preset, show 166 FPS at 1080p and 105 FPS at 1440p, indicating that even in demanding scenes, the frame pacing remains stable at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2611 out of 3714 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This placement puts it in the 70th percentile of all systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 70% of the tested configurations but lags behind the top 30%. The rank reflects the GPU’s mid-range standing; the CPU is capable, but the overall system performance is capped by the graphics card’s 62nd percentile score.

Comparing this combo to others, the data shows that the 5600F’s nearest CPU rivals—the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450—have nearly identical average scores (within 0.5%), so swapping the CPU would not meaningfully change the in-game rank. The GPU’s nearest rivals, the RTX 3060 Mobile and Radeon Pro 5700, are also within 0.5% of its score, suggesting that this combo is representative of a broad cluster of mid-range hardware. The rank of 2611 indicates that while this system is not at the top, it is far from the bottom, and the measured FPS data confirms that it can handle the game at competitive settings.

The combo’s ranking is driven by the GPU’s performance at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the system’s FPS numbers are high enough to rival more expensive combos, but at 4K, the rank would likely fall further due to the GPU’s limitations. The data does not include a separate ranking for each resolution, but the FPS trends suggest that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can achieve 100+ FPS on most settings.

FAQ

*Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 SUPER in Ready Or Not?*

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 224 FPS average, and the frame rate drops consistently as resolution increases, which is a GPU-bound pattern. The CPU’s single-thread score of 2872 and 12 threads provide sufficient headroom.

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

A: The data shows 1440p is a strong choice. At High settings, the combo averages 112 FPS, and at Medium it averages 124 FPS, both well above 60 FPS. 4K is playable at Low (74 FPS) and Medium (65 FPS), but Ultra at 4K drops to 41 FPS, which may be less desirable.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB VRAM affect performance at 4K?

A: The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the measured presets, but the data shows a steep drop from 1080p to 4K. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 41, compared to 125 FPS at 1080p Ultra, indicating that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are strained at higher resolutions.

Q: What does the combo’s rank of 2611 out of 3714 mean?

A: It places this system in the 70th percentile of all tested combos in Ready Or Not. This means it outperforms about 70% of systems but is not in the top tier. The rank is consistent with the GPU’s 62nd percentile score and the CPU’s 85th percentile score.

Q: Is there a significant difference between the Low and Medium presets at 1080p?

A: The data shows 224 FPS average for Low and 196 FPS for Medium at 1080p, a 12% difference. The Medium preset has a min FPS of 166, which is still high, so the visual upgrade from Low to Medium is worth the minor frame rate cost.

Q: Which component is more important for improving performance in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU’s nearest rivals have nearly identical scores (within 0.5%), and the FPS scaling with resolution points to the GPU as the limiting factor. Upgrading the graphics card would yield larger gains than a CPU swap.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the High preset averages 59 FPS. The Low preset averages 74 FPS. The Medium preset averages 65 FPS, with a min FPS of 55 and a max FPS of 74. The Ultra preset averages 41 FPS. This shows a clear hierarchy, with Ultra being the most demanding and Low the least.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the High preset averages 112 FPS. The Low preset averages 142 FPS. The Medium preset averages 124 FPS, with a min FPS of 105 and a max FPS of 142. The Ultra preset averages 79 FPS. The jump from 4K to 1440p is substantial, with nearly double the FPS on High settings.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the High preset averages 178 FPS. The Low preset averages 224 FPS. The Medium preset averages 196 FPS, with a min FPS of 166 and a max FPS of 225. The Ultra preset averages 125 FPS. This resolution provides the highest frame rates, with all presets exceeding 100 FPS.

The data shows that the Medium preset consistently has a defined min and max FPS, while other presets do not have those values listed. This suggests that the Medium preset may have been tested with a more detailed frame time capture, but the averages are the primary metric. Across all resolutions, the Low preset offers the highest FPS, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is significant: at 1080p, it is a 99 FPS difference (224 vs 125), and at 4K, it is a 33 FPS difference (74 vs 41).

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset appears to offer the best balance of visual fidelity and performance for this combo. At 1080p, Medium averages 196 FPS, which is only 28 FPS less than Low but provides improved visual quality. The min FPS of 166 ensures that even in intense firefights, the frame rate remains well above 60 FPS. At 1440p, Medium averages 124 FPS with a min of 105, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 4K, Medium averages 65 FPS with a min of 55, which is playable, though it may dip below 60 FPS in the most demanding scenes.

The High preset is also viable, particularly at 1080p (178 FPS) and 1440p (112 FPS), but it does not offer the same stability at 4K (59 FPS). The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combo, as it drops to 125 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a tactical shooter where reaction time matters. The Low preset, while offering the highest FPS (224 at 1080p), sacrifices too much visual detail, which can hinder the player’s ability to spot enemies in dark environments.

For players with a 1080p monitor, the Medium preset is the clear winner, delivering near-maximum frame rates with a solid visual upgrade. For 1440p users, Medium is again the sweet spot, providing over 120 FPS average. For 4K, the Medium preset is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS, though players may prefer to drop to Low (74 FPS) for a more consistent experience. The data does not support Ultra settings as a reasonable choice for this hardware, given the significant frame rate penalty.