Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not with the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 presents a compelling case study in modern tactical shooter performance. The data shows a configuration that scales predictably with resolution, offering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p while remaining playable at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, contextualizes the component roles, and provides actionable settings guidance based strictly on the benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 211 FPS at 1920x1080 to 133 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 78 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average falls further to 70 FPS, representing a 141 FPS decline from the 1080p baseline. This steep curve indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, with the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X providing ample headroom.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly telling. At High settings, the drop from 133 FPS to 70 FPS is a 47% reduction, which aligns with the roughly 2.25x increase in pixel count. This near-linear relationship suggests the GPU is fully saturated at 4K, while the CPU maintains consistent performance. The Low preset tells a similar story: 266 FPS at 1080p, 168 FPS at 1440p, and 88 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result of 88 FPS is notably higher than the 4K High result of 70 FPS, showing that reducing graphical load directly translates to higher frame rates even at this demanding resolution.

The Medium preset data, which includes min and max FPS values, provides additional insight into frame pacing. At 4K Medium, the average is 77 FPS with a minimum of 65 and maximum of 88, indicating a relatively tight frame time distribution. At 1440p Medium, the average jumps to 146 FPS with a min of 124 and max of 168, while 1080p Medium delivers 232 FPS average with a min of 197 and max of 267. These ranges suggest that the RTX 4060 maintains stable performance without severe frame drops, even when pushed to higher resolutions.

The Ultra preset reveals the most dramatic scaling. From 148 FPS at 1080p to 94 FPS at 1440p and finally 49 FPS at 4K, the drop is substantial. The 4K Ultra result of 49 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this setting combination is too demanding for the RTX 4060 at 4K. The scaling pattern across all presets confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's Zen 5 architecture with its 6 cores and 12 threads is more than sufficient for this game's demands.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database ranks this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in Ready Or Not at position 1997 out of 3714 tested combos. This places the configuration in the 46th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 46% of combos perform worse and 54% perform better. The mid-pack ranking is consistent with the component choices: the CPU sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs tested, while the GPU ranks at the 61st percentile among all GPUs.

The CPU's percentile ranking is notably higher than the GPU's, indicating that the Ryzen 5 9600X is a stronger relative performer than the RTX 4060. This disparity explains why the combo ranks lower than the CPU's individual percentile — the GPU holds the system back in a game that scales heavily with resolution. The combo rank of 1997 out of 3714 suggests that many configurations with stronger GPUs but similar or weaker CPUs achieve better results in Ready Or Not, given the game's GPU-intensive nature at higher resolutions.

The average benchmark scores for the individual components provide additional context. The CPU's average benchmark score is 29713, while the GPU's average is 17639. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE with a score of 29656 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at 29868 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT at 29879 (0.6% higher). The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17666 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.5% lower). These tight deltas indicate that the RTX 4060 is positioned in a crowded performance segment, with many alternatives offering nearly identical average scores.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, offering 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared, with 1 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core. This configuration places the CPU at the 81st percentile among all tested CPUs, indicating strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance.

In the context of Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is largely supportive at higher resolutions, as the FPS scaling data demonstrates. At 1080p, the CPU's high boost clock of 5.40 GHz helps push frame rates to 266 FPS at Low settings, suggesting the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with minimal bottleneck. The benchmark scores reinforce this: the single-thread score of 1253 in 3DMark and 2183.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for a tactical shooter where AI and physics calculations can create CPU spikes.

The multi-threaded capabilities are also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17528.5 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 14438. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7585 and max-thread score of 7590 show consistent scaling across thread counts, indicating that the 6-core/12-thread design efficiently utilizes available resources. The PassMark multi-thread score of 30027 and the CPU's average benchmark score of 29713 place it in the upper tier of desktop processors, with its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, scoring 29656 (0.2% lower).

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for Ready Or Not's needs, as the game does not appear to be memory-bandwidth sensitive based on the FPS scaling. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes provides ample connectivity for the RTX 4060, though the GPU itself uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The integrated Radeon Graphics are present but not relevant for gaming performance when a discrete GPU is installed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high across all presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 266 FPS, Medium averages 232 FPS with a min of 197 and max of 267, High averages 211 FPS, and Ultra averages 148 FPS. These numbers indicate that the RTX 4060 is not the bottleneck at 1080p, as even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average above 140 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains strong. The Low preset averages 168 FPS, Medium averages 146 FPS with a min of 124 and max of 168, High averages 133 FPS, and Ultra averages 94 FPS. The Medium preset's min of 124 FPS suggests that frame times remain consistent even under load, with no significant drops below the average. The Ultra preset's 94 FPS average is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus begin to show limitations. The Low preset averages 88 FPS, Medium averages 77 FPS with a min of 65 and max of 88, High averages 70 FPS, and Ultra averages 49 FPS. The Medium preset's min of 65 FPS indicates that even at 4K, the combination can maintain playable frame rates, though the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for competitive play. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 39 FPS, showing that settings adjustments have a significant impact at this resolution.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p delivers 148-266 FPS depending on settings, 1440p delivers 94-168 FPS, and 4K delivers 49-88 FPS. The Medium preset consistently provides the best balance of performance and visual quality, with averages of 232 FPS at 1080p, 146 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K. The High preset is only slightly behind Medium, with averages of 211 FPS at 1080p, 133 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, along with 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores. The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with memory clocked at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a key factor in the GPU's performance at higher resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. The PassMark G3D score of 19545 and DirectX 12 score of 76 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for Ready Or Not given its modern rendering requirements. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 95057 provide additional context for the GPU's compute capabilities.

The RTX 4060's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are all AMD products with similar average scores. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower). This tight clustering indicates that the RTX 4060 is positioned in a performance tier where small architectural differences determine ranking, and the 0.7% separation between the highest and lowest rivals is minimal.

The GPU's 115 W TDP and dual-slot design make it a power-efficient option, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gameplay, as evidenced by the high frame rates at those resolutions. However, at 4K Ultra, the 8 GB capacity and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting, resulting in the 49 FPS average. The GPU's performance in Ready Or Not aligns with its overall percentile ranking, showing that the RTX 4060 is a mid-range card that excels at lower resolutions but struggles with the highest settings at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 148 FPS, which is more than sufficient for competitive tactical shooter gameplay. The High preset at 211 FPS and Medium at 232 FPS offer even higher frame rates, but the visual quality difference may not justify the extra frames for most players. The Low preset at 266 FPS is unnecessary for typical use but could benefit players with 240 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 133 FPS and Medium at 146 FPS both provide excellent experiences. The Ultra preset at 94 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize visual quality over maximum frame rate, as 94 FPS remains smooth on most displays. The Medium preset's min of 124 FPS and max of 168 FPS suggest consistent performance without significant frame drops, making it the recommended choice for competitive play at this resolution.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 77 FPS is the best option for balancing visual quality and performance. The High preset at 70 FPS is also playable, but the Medium preset's higher average and tighter min-max range (65-88 FPS) provide a more consistent experience. The Ultra preset at 49 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering in fast-paced firefights. The Low preset at 88 FPS offers the highest frame rate at 4K but sacrifices significant visual fidelity.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combination across all resolutions, delivering 232 FPS at 1080p, 146 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K. Players with 144 Hz monitors should target the High preset at 1440p for the best balance, while 4K players should stick with Medium to maintain smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where the RTX 4060 has sufficient headroom to deliver playable frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with Medium or High settings offers the best balance, with averages of 146 FPS and 133 FPS respectively. At 1080p, all presets exceed 148 FPS, while at 4K, only Medium (77 FPS) and Low (88 FPS) maintain playable frame rates.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. The Medium preset averages 77 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS, which is playable. The High preset averages 70 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, ranking at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666 (0.2% higher), while the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower).

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile and how does it affect gameplay?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X ranks at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29713. Its single-thread score of 1253 in 3DMark and 2183.5 in Cinebench R23 indicate strong per-core performance, which helps maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution with this combo?

A: Yes, at 1080p the Ultra preset averages 148 FPS, which is highly playable. At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 94 FPS, which is still smooth. However, at 4K, the Ultra preset averages 49 FPS, which is not recommended for competitive play.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1997 out of 3714 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places it in the 46th percentile, indicating a mid-pack performance level relative to other CPU-GPU combinations.