Ready Or Not

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing in Ready Or Not delivers a performance profile that is heavily dictated by the graphics card, with the CPU providing a stable foundation. The Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, combined with 16 MB of shared L3 cache, provide ample computational headroom for the game’s AI-driven tactical encounters. The processor’s benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943, indicate strong per-thread performance. This is crucial for a tactical shooter where frame pacing and response times matter more than raw multi-threaded throughput.

The game’s utilization of the CPU is evident in the measured FPS data. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 248.5 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 4K Low result of 82.1 FPS. This wide gap suggests that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU is capable of feeding frames far faster than the GPU can render them. However, the RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 2560 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, becomes the limiting factor as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. The GPU’s Turing architecture, while older, still holds its own in this title, but the data clearly shows that the ceiling for this pairing is set by the graphics card, not the processor. The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking among all tested CPUs further reinforces that it is not a bottleneck in this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across different presets provides a clear picture of what this hardware can achieve. For players prioritizing maximum smoothness and competitive responsiveness, the Low preset at 2560x1440 yields an average of 154 FPS, which is an excellent result for a fast-paced tactical shooter. This setting ensures that the action remains fluid, minimizing any potential for input lag. At 1920x1080, the Low preset pushes the average to 248.5 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors, providing a massive performance buffer.

For a balance between visual fidelity and performance, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is a strong contender, delivering an average of 134.6 FPS. This is a substantial drop from Low but still maintains high fluidity. The High preset at 2560x1440, producing 127.1 FPS, is nearly identical in performance to Medium, suggesting that the visual upgrade is relatively cost-effective. However, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 drops to 88.8 FPS, which is still playable but introduces a noticeable reduction in frame rate.

The most balanced experience, according to the data, is the High preset at 1920x1080, which achieves an average of 193.5 FPS. This setting provides a significant visual improvement over Low while still delivering frame rates that are more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. At 4K, the situation changes dramatically. The High preset at 3840x2160 yields only 68.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to a concerning 43.7 FPS. Given this data, the optimal experience for most users would be the High preset at 1080p or the Medium preset at 1440p, as they offer the best combination of visual quality and performance without dipping into sub-60 FPS territory.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the bottleneck in this system. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 193.5. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the performance drops to 127.1 FPS, a reduction of approximately 34%. This is a significant decline, indicating that the GPU is starting to feel the pressure of the increased pixel count. The trend continues at 3840x2160, where the High preset averages only 68.1 FPS, a further reduction of roughly 46% from the 1440p result.

These numbers show a classic GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is capable of maintaining high frame rates at 1080p, but as the resolution increases, the RTX 2070 SUPER’s workload grows exponentially. The 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth become limiting factors at 4K, especially with higher detail settings. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is also telling: 82.1 FPS versus 43.7 FPS. This 38.4 FPS gap demonstrates how sensitive the GPU is to the increased shader and texture complexity at that resolution. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, this combo is only viable at Low or Medium settings, and even then, it will not consistently hit high refresh rates. The primary limiting component at 4K is unequivocally the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database ranks this specific CPU-GPU combination at 1059 out of 1748 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the performance spectrum, which is consistent with the hardware’s generation and market position. While the CPU is a modern, capable part, the GPU is from an older generation and is end-of-life. This ranking reflects the fact that the GPU holds back the overall potential of the pairing.

Looking at the individual components, the Ryzen 5 8400F sits near its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks. It scores an average benchmark score of 25064, placing it just 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24993) and essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25057). This indicates that the CPU’s processing power is competitive with these other options. However, the GPU’s percentile ranking is lower at 65, and its average benchmark score of 22206 is only 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670). This shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER, while competent, is not a top-tier performer in the current database. The combo’s mid-pack ranking is a direct result of this GPU limitation, making it a balanced but not exceptional pairing for this specific game.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Ready Or Not at 4K?*

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. The data shows an average of 68.1 FPS on High settings and 43.7 FPS on Ultra at 3840x2160. For a playable experience, Low or Medium settings at 4K would be required, yielding 82.1 and 74.1 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo?

A: The data indicates that 2560x1440 offers the best balance. At this resolution, the High preset achieves 127.1 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 134.6 FPS, providing a high-refresh-rate experience without the massive performance hit seen at 4K.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER?

A: No. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to push frame rates far beyond what the GPU can render at higher resolutions. For instance, at 1080p Low, the combo hits 248.5 FPS, which is a CPU-bound result. The GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution and settings increase.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 88.8 FPS, which is a 30.2% drop compared to the High preset's 127.1 FPS. This significant performance cost may not be worth the marginal visual gains for most users.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 248.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 136.5 FPS. This is a difference of 112 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset nearly halves the frame rate compared to Low.

Q: Where does this combination rank among all tested systems?

A: This specific combo is ranked 1059 out of 1748 tested combinations for Ready Or Not. This places it in the lower-middle tier, primarily due to the age and performance level of the RTX 2070 SUPER.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measurements for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :---------- |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 82.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 74.1 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 68.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 43.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 154.0 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 134.6 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 127.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 88.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 248.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 218.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 193.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 136.5 |

The data shows a consistent and predictable scaling pattern. At each resolution, the frame rate decreases as the preset quality increases from Low to Ultra. The most substantial performance degradation occurs when moving from High to Ultra, particularly at 4K where the gap is 24.4 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset includes effects that are particularly taxing on the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance. The 1080p results show that the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates, but the GPU’s limits are clearly exposed beyond that resolution.