Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a demanding tactical shooter, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 produces a wide swing in performance depending on your resolution and settings. The data shows a system that can deliver high refresh rates at 1080p but requires careful settings management to stay smooth at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS to explain where the bottlenecks are and how to get the best experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS reveals a clear and predictable performance curve as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally strong, with even the Ultra preset maintaining an average of 114 FPS. Dropping to Low settings at 1080p pushes the average to 205 FPS, which is a massive headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. This indicates that at 1080p, the RTX 2060 is not the primary limiting factor; the CPU is feeding frames fast enough to keep the GPU well-utilized but not overwhelmed.

Moving to 2560x1440 shows a significant step down in raw frame rates but still very playable numbers. The High preset averages 102 FPS, and Low settings still manage 129 FPS. The drop from 1080p High (162 FPS) to 1440p High (102 FPS) is a 37% reduction, which shows the GPU starting to feel the load of additional pixels. However, the 1440p results are still strong enough for a smooth experience on a 144Hz monitor, particularly if you stick to Medium or High settings.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 becomes the clear bottleneck. The average FPS at High settings falls to 54, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced tactical shooter. The most notable data point is the Ultra preset at 4K, which plummets to an average of 38 FPS. This is a 67% drop from the 1440p Ultra average of 72 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is punishing, and the data suggests that the GPU's 6 GB of VRAM and memory bandwidth are insufficient for the highest settings at this resolution. Even the Low preset at 4K only manages 67 FPS, indicating that the GPU is working at its absolute limit to push those pixels, regardless of visual complexity.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, running on the AM4 socket. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In the context of Ready Or Not, an 8-core/16-thread configuration is generally well-suited for modern game engines that can utilize multiple threads for AI, physics, and game logic.

The CPU's benchmark scores support its capability. It scores 2092 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 204 in single-core, and a Passmark multi-thread score of 22458 with a single-thread score of 2656. While these are not class-leading numbers in 2024, they are more than adequate for gaming. The data shows that at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU is able to maintain high frame rates, suggesting it is not holding the system back in this title. The Ryzen 7 3700X sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 34260 is nearly identical to rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and Intel Core i5-13450HX, with deltas of only 0.1% and -0.2% respectively. This places it in a strong competitive position for gaming workloads.

The real takeaway is that the CPU has enough headroom to feed the RTX 2060 at 1440p and even 4K, but it is not the component that will determine your frame rate at higher resolutions. The GPU is the limiting factor there. The CPU's job is done well; it provides a stable foundation that allows the GPU to perform to its full potential until the pixel count becomes too high.

FAQ

Q: Can I play Ready Or Not at 4K with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. The measured data shows an average of 54 FPS on High settings and 59 FPS on Medium at 3840x2160. For a smoother experience, you would need to use Medium or Low settings, as the Ultra preset drops to an unplayable average of 38 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for a high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: 1920x1080 is the clear winner for high refresh rates. The data shows an average of 162 FPS on High settings and 178 FPS on Medium, which is well above the 144Hz threshold. Even the Ultra preset maintains a solid 114 FPS average.

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

A: There is a significant performance cost. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 102 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 72 FPS. That is a 30 FPS drop for the visual upgrade, which may not be worth it if you prioritize frame rate.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 in this game?

A: The data suggests it is not a significant bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K, the FPS drops dramatically regardless of settings, pointing to the GPU as the limiting factor. At 1080p, the CPU is able to push frame rates high enough that the GPU becomes the limit, as seen by the 205 FPS average on Low settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS I can expect at 1440p on Medium settings?

A: The measured data lists a minimum FPS of 96 at 2560x1440 with Medium settings. This indicates that while the average is 113 FPS, there can be dips, but they remain above 60 FPS for a playable experience.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. It performs nearly identically to the AMD Radeon 680M (0.1% faster) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (0% delta), and it is only 0.6% slower than the RTX 3050 OEM.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data was measured with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. All figures are average FPS unless otherwise noted.

• 3840x2160 (4K)
• Low: 67 FPS
• Medium: 59 FPS (min 50, max 68)
• High: 54 FPS
• Ultra: 38 FPS

• 2560x1440 (1440p)
• Low: 129 FPS
• Medium: 113 FPS (min 96, max 129)
• High: 102 FPS
• Ultra: 72 FPS

• 1920x1080 (1080p)
• Low: 205 FPS
• Medium: 178 FPS (min 152, max 205)
• High: 162 FPS
• Ultra: 114 FPS

The data shows a clear pattern: the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 91 FPS, while at 4K, it is only 29 FPS. This further confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the settings have less impact when the pixel fill rate is the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture and features 1920 shading units, 30 RT cores, and 240 tensor cores. It has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. A critical specification is its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is the component that determines the high-resolution experience.

At 1080p, the RTX 2060 is more than capable. The data shows it can push well over 160 FPS on High settings, demonstrating that its compute power is sufficient for this game at that resolution. The 6 GB VRAM is also not a problem at 1080p. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's limitations become apparent. The 4K results, particularly the 38 FPS average on Ultra, suggest that the 6 GB VRAM buffer is being maxed out, and the memory bandwidth is insufficient for the texture and geometry loads at that resolution.

The GPU's overall performance is in line with its peers. It holds the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, scores 15283, a 0% delta. This puts the RTX 2060 in a performance tier that is solid for 1080p and acceptable for 1440p, but struggles with 4K. The Passmark G3D score of 14111 and the DirectX 12 score of 53 further contextualize its compute capabilities, which are adequate for this title but not exceptional.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the optimal settings depend entirely on your target resolution and refresh rate.

• For 1080p (1920x1080): You have a lot of freedom. For competitive play, the High preset at 162 FPS is an excellent choice, offering a great balance of visual quality and performance. If you have a 144Hz monitor, you can easily use Ultra at a solid 114 FPS. If you are chasing maximum frame rates for a 240Hz display, the Low preset at 205 FPS is the only option that will come close to saturating it.

• For 1440p (2560x1440): The High preset at 102 FPS is the sweet spot, providing a smooth and visually rich experience. The Medium preset is a good fallback if you want a higher minimum frame rate, as it averages 113 FPS with a measured minimum of 96 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended for 1440p, as the drop to 72 FPS is significant and the visual difference over High is often subtle in a fast-paced game.

• For 4K (3840x2160): This resolution is a stretch for this hardware. The Medium preset at 59 FPS is the most playable option, but you will still experience dips. The Low preset at 67 FPS is the best choice if you want to ensure a higher average frame rate. The High and Ultra presets should be avoided, as they drop below 55 FPS and become too sluggish for a tactical shooter where reaction time is key. For a 60Hz display, the Medium preset is the only viable choice, and you must accept that you are at the mercy of the GPU's limits.