Ready Or Not

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Ready Or Not with the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER show a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop reveals where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 178 FPS average. Moving to 1440p drops that to 112 FPS, a 37% reduction, and then to 4K it falls further to 59 FPS, a 47% drop from 1440p. This scaling curve is steep and consistent, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting component at every resolution above 1080p.

The data tells a compelling story about the balance between CPU and GPU. At 1080p Low, the system hits 224 FPS average, which is exceptionally high and suggests the processor is still feeding the GPU effectively even at lower graphical loads. However, at 4K Ultra, the average collapses to 41 FPS, with the minimum dipping to 55 FPS at 4K Medium. This 183 FPS spread between the lowest resolution/settings and the highest resolution/settings is enormous, and it points squarely at the RTX 2060 SUPER's capabilities being exhausted as pixel count and visual fidelity increase.

The 4K numbers are particularly telling. At 4K High, the system averages 59 FPS, which is just shy of the 60 FPS target many players consider the baseline for smooth gameplay. At 4K Ultra, that drops to 41 FPS, a figure that will feel noticeably less fluid in a tactical shooter where quick target acquisition matters. The 4K Low setting manages 74 FPS, showing that even at maximum resolution, dropping settings can recover playable frame rates. The delta between 4K Low and 4K Ultra is 33 FPS, which is a substantial range and demonstrates that the GPU has headroom only when graphical demands are reduced.

At 1440p, the situation improves considerably. The High preset delivers 112 FPS, Medium reaches 124 FPS, and Low hits 142 FPS. These are all well above the threshold for competitive play, and even Ultra maintains 79 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings (178 to 112 FPS) shows a 37% performance penalty, which is consistent with the pixel count increase of 78% — meaning the GPU is scaling sub-linearly, which is typical for a card in this performance class. The 1080p numbers are uniformly excellent, with even Ultra achieving 125 FPS, suggesting that at this resolution the CPU and GPU are well balanced, and the RTX 2060 SUPER is not being overwhelmed.

Settings Recommendations

For this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER in Ready Or Not, the data strongly suggests that the High preset is the sweet spot for most players, but the optimal choice depends heavily on target resolution. At 1080p, every preset delivers playable frame rates, with High at 178 FPS and Medium at 196 FPS. The jump from Medium to Ultra costs 71 FPS (196 to 125), which is a severe penalty for what is typically a marginal visual improvement in a tactical shooter where clarity matters more than eye candy. The measured data shows that High at 1080p is the best balance, offering 178 FPS while avoiding the steep performance hit of Ultra.

At 1440p, the High preset again emerges as the recommended setting, delivering 112 FPS. Medium is slightly faster at 124 FPS, but the 12 FPS difference is unlikely to be perceptible in gameplay, while the visual quality improvement from Medium to High is generally worthwhile. Ultra at 1440p drops to 79 FPS, which is still playable but introduces a noticeable reduction in smoothness compared to the other presets. The data shows that Low at 1440p produces 142 FPS, but sacrificing visual fidelity for 30 FPS over High is a poor trade for most players, given that 112 FPS is already well above the threshold for responsive gameplay.

At 4K, the recommendation changes dramatically. The High preset yields 59 FPS, which is borderline for a game where precise aiming is critical. Medium produces 65 FPS, and Low reaches 74 FPS. The data suggests that 4K Medium is the best compromise for players who insist on 4K, as it maintains 65 FPS average with a minimum of 55 FPS, keeping the experience above the most problematic stutter territory. Ultra at 4K is effectively unusable at 41 FPS average, and even the minimum frame rate data for Medium (55 FPS) indicates that this resolution is pushing the RTX 2060 SUPER to its limits. The measured rows show a clear pattern: High is the recommended preset at 1080p and 1440p, while Medium is the pragmatic choice at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER plays the dominant role in determining Ready Or Not's performance in this pairing, and the benchmark data makes this unambiguous. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the game's textures and geometry at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest that both memory capacity and bandwidth are being taxed heavily. The 4K Ultra average of 41 FPS is not just a compute limitation — it also reflects the pressure on the 8 GB frame buffer as resolution increases and texture detail demands more memory.

The clock speeds of 1470 MHz base and 1650 MHz boost are modest by modern standards, and the measured performance in this game aligns with what those clocks suggest. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs in the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, 0.4% faster), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, 0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, 1.5% faster). These are all closely matched scores, indicating that the RTX 2060 SUPER is positioned in a tightly contested performance tier, and its Ready Or Not results are consistent with this standing.

The GPU's 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, combined with 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, provide a solid foundation for a game like Ready Or Not, which is not heavily ray-traced but does benefit from the Turing architecture's efficiency. The FP32 throughput of 7.181 TFLOPS is adequate for this title, as evidenced by the 1440p High result of 112 FPS. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution above 1080p, and the scaling pattern — where 4K High is 47% slower than 1440p High — reflects the GPU's inability to maintain frame rates as pixel count grows. The 175 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with this performance class, and the PCIe 3.0 x16 interface does not appear to be a bottleneck based on the measured results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 2060 SUPER produce outstanding results across all settings. Low averages 224 FPS, Medium averages 196 FPS with a minimum of 166 FPS and maximum of 225 FPS, High averages 178 FPS, and Ultra averages 125 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 99 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 166 FPS is particularly strong, indicating that even during intense firefights, the frame rate stays well above the refresh rate of most monitors. Ultra at 125 FPS is still excellent for a tactical shooter, and the data suggests that players with 144 Hz displays can comfortably run High or even Ultra at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the GPU starts to show its limits. Low averages 142 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS and maximum of 142 FPS, High averages 112 FPS, and Ultra averages 79 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 105 FPS is noteworthy — it shows that even in demanding scenes, the system stays above 100 FPS, which is a solid experience for competitive play. High at 112 FPS is also excellent, and the drop to Ultra at 79 FPS represents a 29% penalty over High. The 1440p data shows a clear tiering: Low and Medium are in the 120-140 FPS range, High sits at 112 FPS, and Ultra falls to 79 FPS, which is still playable but noticeably less smooth.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 SUPER is clearly overmatched for the highest settings. Low averages 74 FPS, Medium averages 65 FPS with a minimum of 55 FPS and maximum of 74 FPS, High averages 59 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 55 FPS is the only 4K data point that provides a minimum frame rate, and it highlights the risk of stutter in this resolution. High at 59 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 41 FPS is below the threshold for comfortable gameplay in a tactical shooter. The data indicates that 4K is only viable at Low or Medium settings for this combo, and even then, players should expect frame rates in the 60-75 FPS range with occasional dips.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Ready Or Not?

A: The data shows that 1080p delivers the most consistent performance, with all presets averaging above 125 FPS. At 1440p, High and Medium both provide excellent frame rates (112 and 124 FPS respectively), while 4K is limited to 59-74 FPS depending on settings.

Q: Can this system handle 4K in Ready Or Not?

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. The measured data shows 4K Low averages 74 FPS, 4K Medium averages 65 FPS, and 4K High averages 59 FPS. Ultra is not recommended at 4K, as it drops to 41 FPS average.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, placing it at the 62nd percentile. It is 0.4% slower than the RTX 3060 Mobile, 0.5% slower than the Radeon Pro 5700, and 1.5% slower than the Radeon RX 460 based on deltaPct values.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, High averages 112 FPS while Ultra averages 79 FPS, a difference of 33 FPS. This represents a 29% performance penalty for enabling Ultra settings.

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

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions above 1080p. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 224 FPS, showing the CPU can feed the GPU effectively, but 4K Ultra drops to 41 FPS, demonstrating GPU saturation.

Q: What minimum frame rates can be expected in demanding scenes?

A: The only measured minimum frame rates are at Medium settings: 1080p Medium has a minimum of 166 FPS, 1440p Medium has a minimum of 105 FPS, and 4K Medium has a minimum of 55 FPS. Minimums for other settings are not provided in the data.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F plays a supporting but crucial role in this pairing, and the measured frame rates show that it is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 2060 SUPER in Ready Or Not. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture (Phoenix codename), running at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, this processor provides ample computational headroom for the game's AI-driven tactical scenarios. The CPU's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core help maintain low latency access to game data, which is important for a title that simulates multiple AI suspects and civilians.

The 8400F's benchmark scores corroborate its strong gaming performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20851 in multicore and 2943 in single-core tests. The single-core score is particularly relevant for gaming, as many game engines, including those used in tactical shooters, rely heavily on single-thread performance. The PassMark single-thread score of 3685 further confirms this strength. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25005, places it in a competitive position. Its nearest rivals show incredibly tight margins: the Ryzen 5 7500F is just 0.2% faster, the Core i7-11850H is 0.3% faster, and the Core i7-13620H is 0.4% faster, while the EPYC 9474F is 0.4% slower.

The evidence that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this game comes from the 1080p Low result of 224 FPS. This high frame rate demonstrates that the processor can handle the game's logic and physics at frame rates well above what the GPU can sustain at higher settings. The 3DMark scores also support this, with the max threads score of 6165 and 8-thread score of 5275 showing solid multi-threaded capability. The CPU's DDR5 memory support with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provides adequate memory throughput for the game's data streaming needs, and the PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes ensures the GPU has a fast connection to the system.

The fact that frame rates scale so dramatically with resolution and settings — from 224 FPS at 1080p Low to 41 FPS at 4K Ultra — confirms that the CPU is not the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates across different resolutions, but the data shows a 183 FPS spread. The Ryzen 5 8400F's 65 W TDP and 4 nm process node make it an efficient choice, and its 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures it can respond quickly to game demands. In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is to maintain consistent frame delivery, and the measured minimums at Medium settings — 166 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K — indicate that it does so effectively, with the GPU being the sole constraint on performance as graphical demands increase.