Ready Or Not

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a robust experience in Ready Or Not, with frame rates scaling predictably across the three tested resolutions. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at 4K, transitioning to a more balanced profile at 1440p and 1080p, where the CPU’s capabilities become increasingly relevant. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data to interpret the performance characteristics of this specific combination.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a classic pattern of resolution scaling. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 is not the limiting factor; the average FPS ranges from 146.0 on Ultra to 266.2 on Low. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to between 94.1 and 165.7 across the same settings. At 3840x2160, the performance falls significantly, with averages spanning from 49.8 on Ultra to a maximum of 88.8 on Low.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction in average FPS of roughly 37% across all settings, indicating that the render resolution is starting to strain the GPU. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K is more severe, with average frame rates dropping by an additional 47% to 50%. For instance, High settings yield 132.2 FPS at 1440p but only 69.4 FPS at 4K. This steep decline confirms that at 4K, the GeForce RTX 4060’s 8 GB of VRAM and 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth become the primary bottlenecks. The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this configuration, offering a substantial visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining high frame rates, whereas 4K is only viable on the Low preset if targeting a 60 FPS baseline.

GPU Role

The GeForce RTX 4060’s role is defined by its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, which provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Ready Or Not, this appears to be the key constraint at higher resolutions. The GPU’s boost clock of 2460 MHz and 3072 shading units provide ample compute power for 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the high average FPS figures. However, the limited memory bandwidth becomes a wall at 4K, preventing the card from maintaining the same scaling efficiency seen at lower resolutions.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which scores 0.6% higher. In practical terms, this means the RTX 4060 is a competent mid-range performer. The data indicates that while the card can push over 200 FPS at 1080p on Medium settings, its performance ceiling in this title is governed by memory throughput rather than raw shading power. The 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is more than sufficient for the game’s tactical shooter mechanics, but the 4K Ultra result of 49.8 FPS highlights that the card is not designed for maximum fidelity at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on optimal settings. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 209.2 FPS is the best balance, as the Ultra preset only increases visual fidelity marginally while dropping the average FPS by 30% to 146.0. For 2560x1440, the High preset at 132.2 FPS is again the recommended choice; it offers a significant improvement over Medium’s 148.8 FPS in visual quality while remaining well above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 94.1 FPS is playable but may not be worth the performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the situation is different. The Low preset at 88.8 FPS is the only setting that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 76.9 FPS is acceptable for those prioritizing visuals over absolute smoothness, but the High preset at 69.4 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 49.8 FPS falls below the standard for competitive play. The data suggests that users with this hardware should stick to High at 1080p and 1440p, and only consider 4K with reduced settings to maintain playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance is consistently high across all presets. The Low preset delivers 266.2 FPS, Medium provides 232.3 FPS, High reaches 209.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 146.0 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a total performance cost of 45%, with the most significant single-step drop occurring between High and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 165.7 FPS on Low, 148.8 FPS on Medium, 132.2 FPS on High, and 94.1 FPS on Ultra. The gap between High and Ultra widens to a 29% reduction, indicating that the Ultra preset’s extra effects are particularly taxing on the GPU’s memory subsystem at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 88.8 FPS on Low, 76.9 FPS on Medium, 69.4 FPS on High, and 49.8 FPS on Ultra. This resolution shows the most linear scaling, with each preset step costing roughly 10-15% performance. The Ultra preset’s 49.8 FPS is the only measured result below 60 FPS, confirming that 4K Ultra is beyond the comfortable range for this combination.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Ready Or Not at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only on lower presets. The data shows 88.8 FPS on Low and 76.9 FPS on Medium at 3840x2160. The High preset dips to 69.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 49.8 FPS.

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

A: 2560x1440 on High settings provides 132.2 FPS, offering a strong balance between visual fidelity and performance. 1920x1080 on High is also excellent at 209.2 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its closest rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score is 23181. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 0.6% higher, while the Intel Arc B580 scores 0.7% lower. The performance difference is minimal.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data does not show a CPU bottleneck at 4K, where the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. At 1080p, the high frame rates (up to 266.2 FPS) suggest the system is still largely GPU-bound, though the CPU’s 16 threads are sufficient to avoid limiting performance.

Q: What is the performance cost of using the Ultra preset?

A: Compared to High, the Ultra preset reduces average FPS by 30% at 1080p (from 209.2 to 146.0), 29% at 1440p (from 132.2 to 94.1), and 28% at 4K (from 69.4 to 49.8).

Q: How does the processor’s multi-threaded performance support this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X scores 23571 in Cinebench R23 multicore, indicating strong multi-threaded capabilities. This ensures consistent frame delivery in demanding scenarios, though the overall frame rate is primarily dictated by the GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, operating at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23571 and a single-core score of 3327, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The processor’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, which scores 0.3% lower, and the Intel Core i5-12600KF, which scores 0.8% higher.

In the context of Ready Or Not, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. At 1080p, the system achieves 209.2 FPS on High, indicating that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution. Even the highest measured frame rate of 266.2 FPS on Low suggests headroom remains. The 32 MB of L3 cache and 16 threads provide ample bandwidth for the game’s AI and physics calculations. The data shows that the CPU’s performance is more than adequate for this title, with the GPU being the primary determinant of frame rate across all tested settings and resolutions. The launch MSRP of the CPU is $449, and it supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, which is compatible with the RTX 4060’s PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.