Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that stresses both CPU and GPU, and the measured data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 shows a system capable of very high frame rates across all tested configurations. The benchmark results for this combo rank in the 246th position out of 3,714 tested combinations, placing it in the top percentile of systems evaluated for this title. The data reveals distinct performance tiers based on graphical presets, with the relationship between resolution and settings providing clear insight into where the bottleneck lies.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 shows that the Ultra preset delivers the most demanding experience, while the Low preset offers the highest performance. At 1920x1080, the Ultra setting produces an average of 261 FPS, which drops to 165 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 86 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a significant performance cost for the highest visual fidelity, particularly at 4K where the frame rate falls below the refresh rate of many high-end monitors.

The High preset provides a more balanced experience, with 372 FPS at 1080p, 235 FPS at 1440p, and 123 FPS at 4K. This setting maintains excellent frame rates across all resolutions while presumably offering improved visual quality over Medium and Low. The Medium setting shows 409 FPS at 1080p, 258 FPS at 1440p, and 135 FPS at 4K, with the only measured minimum and maximum frame data in the entire set: at 4K Medium the FPS ranges from 115 to 155, and at 1440p Medium from 220 to 297, and at 1080p Medium from 348 to 471.

For the best experience per the measured rows, the High preset appears to be the optimal choice. At 4K, High maintains 123 FPS average, which is well above the 86 FPS of Ultra and only slightly below the 135 FPS of Medium. The gap between High and Medium at 4K is just 12 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 37 FPS, suggesting that High offers most of the performance benefit of Medium while providing better visuals. At 1440p, High delivers 235 FPS, which is 23 FPS less than Medium but 70 FPS more than Ultra, making it the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1080p, High's 372 FPS is more than sufficient for any display, and the 91 FPS difference to Low is a reasonable trade for improved quality. The data indicates that High is the most balanced preset, avoiding the steep performance cliff of Ultra while not sacrificing the visual fidelity that Low and Medium might lack.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. It features 32 MB of shared L3 cache and a 65 W TDP. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a single-thread score of 999 in 3DMark and a multicore score of 6,503 in 3DMark max threads, with Cinebench R23 scores of 1,852 single-core and 12,735 multi-core. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 78, indicating strong performance relative to other processors.

In the context of Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is critical for game logic, AI, and physics, but the measured FPS at lower resolutions suggests that this processor is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 469 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that would require a very fast CPU to maintain. The fact that the system reaches this level indicates the Ryzen 5 7600 is providing sufficient single-thread performance for the game's demands. The 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,852 show strong per-core performance, which is essential for a tactical shooter where individual frame times matter for responsiveness.

The nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX with an average score of 26,274 and a delta of 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS at 26,402 with a delta of -0.3%, and the Intel Core i9-11900KF at 26,212 with a delta of 0.4%. The Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score is 26,324, placing it essentially at parity with these competitors, all within a 0.5% range. This indicates that the CPU's performance in general benchmarks is consistent with other high-end processors, and in Ready Or Not, the 6 cores and 12 threads are likely sufficient to feed the RTX 4080, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end graphics card from the GeForce 40-series, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, along with 9,728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The GPU has 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores, delivering 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. Its percentile versus all GPUs is 86, with an average benchmark score of 54,247.

In Ready Or Not, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important as resolution and settings increase. The measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 86 FPS, which is a significant reduction from the 469 FPS at 1080p Low. This performance scaling demonstrates that the RTX 4080 is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is ample for this game, and its memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s supports high-resolution textures without issue. At 4K High, the card maintains 123 FPS, showing that it can handle the resolution with reasonable visual settings.

The nearest rivals to the RTX 4080 include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with an average score of 54,209 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 with a delta of -1.1%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55,698 with a delta of -2.6%. The RTX 4080's performance is closely matched by these competitors, all within a 2.7% range. The GPU's boost clock of 2505 MHz and its 76 RT cores suggest it can handle the game's graphical effects, but the data shows that even this high-end card struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra, indicating that Ready Or Not's Ultra preset is extremely demanding.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3,714 tested combinations in Ready Or Not. This places the system in the top 6.6% of all tested hardware configurations, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking reflects the overall performance across all measured scenarios, and the data suggests that while the CPU is not the top performer, it is sufficient to allow the GPU to deliver high frame rates.

The rank of 246 out of 3,714 indicates that there are 245 combinations that perform better, likely featuring more powerful CPUs such as the Ryzen 9 or Core i9 series, or perhaps even the RTX 4080 SUPER. However, the delta between the RTX 4080 and its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% in average benchmark score, suggesting that the GPU is not the source of any significant performance gap. The CPU's percentile of 78 versus all CPUs means it outperforms 78% of processors, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its score, indicating that the Ryzen 5 7600 is not holding back the system significantly.

The high rank is largely due to the GPU's capability, as evidenced by the frame rates at 1080p where the system reaches 469 FPS on Low settings. At 1440p and 4K, the system still performs admirably, with 296 FPS and 155 FPS on Low respectively. The rank of 246 suggests that this combo is well-balanced for Ready Or Not, providing a high-performance experience without the need for a top-tier CPU. The data shows that the limiting factor at higher resolutions is the GPU, which is expected given the RTX 4080's position in the market, but the combination still outperforms the vast majority of systems tested.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate gaming with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 372 FPS on High settings and 469 FPS on Low, which is well above any high refresh rate display. At 2560x1440, High settings still deliver 235 FPS, making 1440p a viable option for 240Hz monitors. For 4K, High settings produce 123 FPS, which is suitable for 120Hz displays but not higher refresh rates.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from Low to Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 155 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 86 FPS. This represents a decrease of 69 FPS, or approximately 44.5% less performance, when using the highest visual quality settings compared to the lowest.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates that at 1080p, the system can reach 469 FPS on Low settings, which is an extremely high frame rate. This suggests that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently at this resolution. The bottleneck is more likely the GPU, as performance scales with settings changes.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, while its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209, a delta of 0.1%. Other rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55,698, with deltas of -1.1% and -2.6% respectively.

Q: What is the minimum FPS measured for this combo?

A: The only minimum FPS measurements in the data are for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 115 FPS, at 1440p Medium it is 220 FPS, and at 1080p Medium it is 348 FPS. No minimum FPS data is available for Low, High, or Ultra presets.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600's CPU performance compare to other processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26,324 and a percentile of 78 versus all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX at 26,274 (delta 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS at 26,402 (delta -0.3%), and the Intel Core i9-11900KF at 26,212 (delta 0.4%), all within a narrow performance band.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo is organized by resolution and settings, providing a complete picture of performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 469 FPS, which is the highest frame rate in the entire dataset. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 409 FPS, with a minimum of 348 FPS and a maximum of 471 FPS. High settings produce 372 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 261 FPS. This shows a clear scaling from Low to Ultra, with a total decrease of 208 FPS, or approximately 44.3% less performance at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 296 FPS, which is 173 FPS less than at 1080p, representing a 36.9% drop. Medium settings at 1440p average 258 FPS, with a minimum of 220 FPS and a maximum of 297 FPS. High settings deliver 235 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 165 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a decrease of 131 FPS, or 44.3%, which is similar to the percentage decrease at 1080p, indicating consistent performance scaling with settings.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 155 FPS, which is 314 FPS less than at 1080p, a 66.9% drop. Medium settings at 4K average 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS. High settings deliver 123 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 86 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a decrease of 69 FPS, or 44.5%, which is consistent with the percentage decrease at other resolutions. The data shows that the relative performance penalty for using Ultra over Low is consistent across all resolutions, approximately 44%, while the absolute frame rates decrease significantly as resolution increases.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling analysis reveals how the system's performance degrades as the number of pixels increases. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by approximately 36.9% on Low settings (from 469 to 296 FPS), 37.2% on Medium (from 409 to 258 FPS), 36.8% on High (from 372 to 235 FPS), and 36.8% on Ultra (from 261 to 165 FPS). This consistent ~37% decrease across all settings indicates that the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is primarily resolution-dependent, with the GPU being the limiting factor.

From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the frame rates drop further. On Low settings, the decrease is from 296 to 155 FPS, a 47.6% reduction. On Medium, it goes from 258 to 135 FPS, a 47.7% reduction. High settings drop from 235 to 123 FPS, a 47.7% reduction, and Ultra drops from 165 to 86 FPS, a 47.9% reduction. This larger percentage decrease from 1440p to 4K, compared to the 37% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, shows that the GPU is increasingly stressed at higher resolutions, confirming that the RTX 4080 is the bottleneck at 4K.

The total scaling from 1080p to 4K is dramatic, with Low settings dropping from 469 to 155 FPS, a 66.9% reduction. This means that at 4K, the system delivers only about one-third of the frame rate it achieves at 1080p on the same settings. The data indicates that the limiting component at 4K is clearly the GPU, as the CPU's role becomes less significant at higher resolutions where the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are more critical. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game, but the sheer pixel count at 4K demands more from the GPU, resulting in the observed frame rate reductions.