Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that stresses both CPU and GPU, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 produces a wide spectrum of performance depending on how you configure it. The data shows a system capable of extreme frame rates at lower resolutions, while still delivering solidly playable performance at 4K. The key to understanding this combo lies in how the workload shifts between the processor and the graphics card as resolution and settings change.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic, revealing the RTX 4080’s dominance at lower resolutions and the increasing burden placed on it as pixel count rises. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 372 at 1920x1080 to 235 at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 37%. Moving further up to 3840x2160, the average drops again to 123 FPS, which is about 67% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs. The RTX 4080 is capable of far more than 372 FPS, but the Ryzen 5 5600GT holds it back.

The scaling pattern shifts when looking at the gap between 1440p and 4K. The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 results in a 112 FPS drop at High settings, which is a larger absolute decline than the 137 FPS drop seen when moving from 1080p to 1440p. This suggests that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. At 4K, the RTX 4080 is working much harder, and the frame rate becomes more dependent on its raw throughput rather than the CPU’s ability to feed it data. The data shows that this combo is best suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, where the balance between CPU and GPU is more even.

For competitive play at 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, but the system is not scaling efficiently. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 208 FPS (469 vs 261), which is a massive swing. At 4K, the same settings difference is only 69 FPS (155 vs 86). This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is capping performance, and the GPU has headroom to spare. At 4K, the GPU is fully utilized, and the CPU’s influence on the final frame rate is much smaller.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its boost clock of 4.60 GHz is respectable, but the data suggests it is the weaker link in this pairing for a game like Ready Or Not. The CPU’s benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272 and a single-core score of 2438, place it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in average score include the Intel Core i5-12490F, which is only 0.3% faster, and the Intel Xeon 6325P, which is 0.4% faster, indicating that the 5600GT sits in a competitive mid-range tier.

In this game, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p. With a 3DMark 2-thread score of 1794 and a single-thread score of 913, the processor’s single-thread performance is adequate but not exceptional. The high frame rates at 1080p, such as the 469 FPS average on Low settings, suggest that the CPU can keep up with the game’s logic and draw calls to a point, but the GPU is waiting on it. The fact that the frame rate jumps from 372 FPS at High to 469 FPS at Low at 1080p is a clear sign that the CPU is not the sole bottleneck; the game’s rendering settings also affect the CPU load.

The 5600GT’s 16 MB of L3 cache and 12 threads are sufficient for modern titles, but they do not provide the headroom needed to fully unlock the RTX 4080. The data shows that the CPU’s performance is adequate for 60 FPS gaming at 4K, but for high-refresh-rate monitors, it will hold back the GPU. The processor’s 3DMark max-thread score of 5554 is far below what a top-tier CPU would achieve, and this is reflected in the diminishing returns seen at higher resolutions. In essence, the CPU sets a ceiling on performance, and that ceiling is much lower than what the RTX 4080 can achieve on its own.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3714 combos for Ready Or Not. This places it in the top 6.6% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing. The high rank is primarily driven by the GPU’s exceptional performance, as the RTX 4080 is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. However, the CPU’s relatively lower percentile of 74 means that the combo is not performing to its full potential.

The benchmark results indicate that this combo is better than the vast majority of systems, but it is not at the very top. The rank of 246 suggests that there are 245 other combinations that achieve higher average frame rates in this game. These are likely systems with more powerful CPUs paired with the same or similar GPUs. The data implies that if you were to pair the RTX 4080 with a stronger processor, the combo’s rank would improve significantly, as the GPU would no longer be held back. The current rank confirms the RTX 4080’s brute strength, but it also highlights the imbalance in this particular pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across all settings. On Low, the average FPS is 469, which is a remarkably high number. Medium settings produce an average of 409 FPS, with a minimum of 348 and a maximum of 471. High settings drop the average to 372 FPS, while Ultra settings bring it down to 261 FPS. The data shows that even at Ultra, this combo can push well past 240 FPS, making it ideal for the fastest gaming monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. Low settings average 296 FPS, while Medium settings average 258 FPS, with a minimum of 220 and a maximum of 297. High settings produce an average of 235 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 165 FPS. The 1440p results show that this combo is capable of driving high-refresh-rate 1440p displays comfortably, with even Ultra settings exceeding 144 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still playable, but the frame rates are more moderate. Low settings average 155 FPS, which is great for 4K. Medium settings average 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 155. High settings produce an average of 123 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 86 FPS. The 4K results show that this combo can handle 4K gaming, but for the smoothest experience, you will need to adjust settings. The minimum FPS of 115 at Medium settings suggests that there could be occasional dips below the average, but it remains above 60 FPS, which is the standard for playability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a powerhouse, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and built on a 5 nm process. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, it offers 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is crucial for high-resolution textures and effects. Its boost clock of 2505 MHz and 9728 shading units provide immense compute power, as evidenced by its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 and Passmark G3D score of 34457. The GPU is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% faster, showing that the 4080 is at the top of its class.

In Ready Or Not, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution and settings increase. The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is often idle, waiting for the CPU to supply it with work. However, at 4K, the GPU is fully engaged. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 69 FPS, which is entirely due to the GPU’s workload. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, even at 4K with Ultra textures, so memory capacity is not a limiting factor. The GPU’s raw performance is what drives the high frame rates, and its capability is evident in the 123 FPS average at 4K High.

The RTX 4080’s performance is consistent with its position in the market. Its Passmark DirectX 12 score of 132 is a specific metric, but the overall G3D score of 34457 speaks to its general gaming prowess. The GPU is clearly capable of handling any game at any resolution, and its pairing with a mid-range CPU is the only thing preventing it from achieving even higher frame rates. The data suggests that if you were to upgrade the CPU, the GPU would be able to push even higher numbers, particularly at 1080p and 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the sweet spot for this combo. The data shows an average of 258 FPS with a minimum of 220 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate gaming. This settings level provides a significant visual improvement over Low while maintaining frame rates that are nearly double what you would get at 4K. The 220 FPS minimum ensures that even in intense firefights, the game will remain smooth.

If you are playing at 3840x2160, the High preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 123 FPS, which is excellent for 4K, and it offers a substantial visual upgrade over Medium. The Low preset at 4K yields 155 FPS, but the visual quality is significantly reduced. The Ultra preset at 4K, with an average of 86 FPS, is playable, but the frame rate is lower than what most gamers would prefer for a fast-paced tactical shooter. The High preset at 4K strikes the best balance, providing a smooth experience with good graphical fidelity.

For those with 1080p monitors, the Ultra preset is the way to go. The average of 261 FPS is far beyond what any 1080p monitor can display, and the visual quality is maximized. There is no reason to use lower settings at this resolution, as even Ultra leaves the GPU with plenty of headroom. The data shows that this combo is overkill for 1080p, but it ensures that you will never be limited by hardware. The Medium preset at 1080p, with a minimum of 348 FPS, is also viable, but you are leaving visual quality on the table for no practical benefit.