Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a demanding tactical shooter, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B570 shows a clear, predictable performance curve across resolutions. The data indicates that this is a solid pairing for 1440p gaming, with the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system provides high frame rates, but the experience degrades significantly at 4K with the most demanding settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a consistent and significant drop in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 152 FPS at 1080p to 96 FPS at 1440p, and then to 50 FPS at 4K. This is a steep decline, with the 1440p score representing a 36.8% drop from 1080p, and the 4K score representing a 47.9% drop from 1440p. This pattern is expected; as the number of pixels increases, the GPU has to work harder to render each frame, and the bottleneck shifts from the CPU to the GPU.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more aggressive than from 1080p to 1440p, which indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is being pushed hard at 4K. The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 160-bit memory bus, which provides a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. At 4K, the combination of higher resolution and the game's visual complexity puts a heavy load on the memory subsystem, and the GPU's compute capabilities are strained. The data shows that the system is not capable of maintaining high frame rates at 4K, especially with the Ultra preset, which yields an average of only 35 FPS.

The scaling at Medium settings follows a similar curve: 167 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 37.1% from 1080p to 1440p, and 47.6% from 1440p to 4K. This consistency across presets suggests that the limiting factor is the GPU, not the CPU. The Ryzen 7 5800X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at these frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p, the system is likely CPU-limited at times, as the frame rates are high but the scaling is not linear. However, the CPU's performance, as measured by its 3DMark scores, indicates it has enough headroom for this game at 1440p and 4K.

The CPU's performance in this context is well-represented by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794, which shows a strong multi-threaded capability. The game is a tactical shooter that can use multiple cores for AI and simulation, and the Ryzen 7 5800X is more than sufficient. The GPU, on the other hand, is the component that determines the frame rate at higher resolutions. The data shows that 4K gaming is not a realistic target for this combination on Ultra, and even at High, the 50 FPS average is a bit low for a smooth experience. 1440p is the sweet spot, with the High and Medium presets delivering 96 FPS and 105 FPS respectively.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests that the Medium preset at 1440p is the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 105 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS, which provides a smooth and responsive feel in a game where reaction time is critical. The High preset at 1440p is also viable, with an average of 96 FPS, but the Medium setting offers a slightly higher frame rate and a more stable minimum frame rate. The Ultra preset at 1440p, while visually impressive, drops the average to 67 FPS, which is a significant penalty that may not be worth the visual improvements in a fast-paced tactical shooter.

At 1080p, the system has plenty of headroom. The High preset delivers 152 FPS, and Medium delivers 167 FPS. The Low preset hits 192 FPS. In this scenario, the Ultra preset is the most demanding, but it still achieves 107 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, the user can enable High or Ultra for the best image quality without sacrificing smoothness. The Medium preset has a minimum frame rate of 142 FPS, which is still very high.

At 4K, the recommendation is to avoid the Ultra preset, which averages only 35 FPS. The High and Medium presets are more usable, with 50 FPS and 55 FPS respectively. The Low preset at 4K delivers 63 FPS, but this is still not a high refresh rate experience. For a game like Ready Or Not, where a steady frame rate is important for aiming and situational awareness, the data shows that 4K is not ideal with this hardware. A 1440p monitor is the best match for the Ryzen 7 5800X and Arc B570.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the limiting factor in this system at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. Its 18 ray tracing cores are present, but the game's performance shows that the GPU is still working hard to render the scene. The GPU's boost clock is 2500 MHz, and the memory operates at an effective speed of 19 Gbps. The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory is a key factor. At 4K, the game may be close to using the full memory pool, which can lead to performance drops.

The GPU's benchmark performance is strong. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2649, and the PassMark G3D score is 14195. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 65%, meaning it is in the top 35% of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, the Intel Arc A750, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X. The data shows the Arc B570 is a solid mid-range GPU, but it is not a high-end card. The frame rates at 4K confirm this, as the GPU is not able to maintain 60 FPS at 4K on any preset.

The 10 GB of VRAM is a potential concern for future games, but in Ready Or Not, the GPU's memory usage is not the primary bottleneck. The performance scaling from 1440p to 4K is consistent with a GPU that is being limited by its compute power. The GPU's FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS, which is a measure of its raw computing power. The game's use of DirectX 12 Ultimate features such as ray tracing can impact performance, but the data does not show a specific ray tracing benchmark. The GPU is capable of running the game at 1440p with high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the Intel Arc B570 ranks at 2984 out of 3714 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems. This is a surprising rank given the CPU's performance. The Ryzen 7 5800XT is a powerful CPU, with an average benchmark score of 29879, and its percentile is 81, meaning it is in the top 19% of all CPUs. The GPU is also a solid performer, but the combo rank is low.

The rank is likely due to the fact that Ready Or Not is a game that scales well with high-end GPUs. Many tested combos use stronger graphics cards, which push the average frame rates higher. The Arc B570, while capable, is a mid-range card that cannot match the performance of the higher-end cards. The CPU is not the bottleneck, but the GPU is. The combo rank is a reflection of the overall system's ability to run the game at high frame rates and high settings.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average score are the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X. These are all mobile or lower power desktop chips, which shows the 5800XT is a strong desktop CPU. The GPU's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, the Intel Arc A750, and the AMD Radeon R9 M. This shows that the Arc B570 is comparable to a mobile RTX 3070 and the previous generation Arc A750. The combo rank is not a reflection of the CPU or GPU quality, but rather a measure of how well they perform in this specific game.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average is 152 FPS, which means the system can handle a 144Hz monitor at 1080p.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU may be a limiting factor for extremely high frame rates, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as performance drops when resolution increases.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K with High settings?

A: The average frame rate is 50 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced shooter. The data shows that Ultra settings are not playable at 4K (35 FPS average).

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset delivers an average of 105 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS, providing the best balance of visual quality and frame rate.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to a mobile RTX 3070?

A: The Arc B570 has a similar average benchmark score, with a delta of 0.1% compared to the RTX 3070 Mobile. They are very close in performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800XT considered a high-end CPU?

A: It is in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with a strong multi-core score, indicating it is a high-end desktop CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Ready Or Not with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B570 is as follows.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 192 FPS average
• Medium: 167 FPS average, 142 FPS minimum, 192 FPS maximum
• High: 152 FPS average
• Ultra: 107 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 121 FPS average
• Medium: 105 FPS average, 90 FPS minimum, 121 FPS maximum
• High: 96 FPS average
• Ultra: 67 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 63 FPS average
• Medium: 55 FPS average, 47 FPS minimum, 63 FPS maximum
• High: 50 FPS average
• Ultra: 35 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: the Ultra preset is the most demanding, dropping the frame rate by a significant margin compared to the other settings. The Medium preset provides a good balance, with a minimum frame rate that is still very high. The game is playable at 1080p and 1440p with high frame rates, but 4K is only usable at the Low and Medium settings.