Ready Or Not

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and it says about the limiting component

The measured frame rates for Ready Or Not with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 show a distinct pattern of scaling across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 302 FPS average, which drops to 190 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 99 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 48% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the workload shifts from CPU-bound at lower resolutions to GPU-bound at higher ones.

Looking at the High preset, the same trend emerges: 239 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 37% and 48% respectively, nearly identical to the Low preset. This consistency suggests that the rendering pipeline handles the settings changes uniformly across resolutions, but the bottleneck location changes as pixel count rises relationally.

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 55, which is a 67% drop from 1080p Ultra's 168 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 44 FPS (99 vs 55), while at 1080p that same gap is 134 FPS (302 vs 168). This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions is a classic indicator that the GPU becomes the limiting component. When the GPU is saturated, adjusting quality settings has diminishing returns on frame rate because the pixel throughput is already maxed out.

The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU has headroom to push very high frame rates, but the RTX 3070's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth start to constrain performance as resolution increases. The 4K results, particularly the 55 FPS at Ultra, suggest that the GPU is working at its limits. The difference between 1440p High (151 FPS) and 4K High (79 FPS) is 72 FPS, which is a substantial drop for a single resolution step up.

For players targeting high refresh rates, the 1080p results are strong across all settings, staying above 168 FPS even at Ultra. At 1440p, the combo remains capable of exceeding 106 FPS at Ultra, but the 4K experience is more modest, with only the Low preset breaking 100 FPS. The frame time consistency, where measured, shows the Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS, a 26 FPS variance that indicates some scene-dependent spikes.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, alongside 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The base clock is 1500 MHz with a boost clock of 1725 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory sits on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Ready Or Not, the 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, as evidenced by the high frame rates. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 55, which is the lowest measured result in the entire dataset. The 4K Medium preset produces 87 FPS average with a minimum of 74 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is not running out of memory outright but is constrained by compute throughput. The 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is being fully utilized at this resolution.

The RTX 3070's pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s are relevant to the 4K results. At 3840x2160, the GPU must fill over 8.3 million pixels per frame, and the measured 55 FPS at Ultra translates to roughly 456 million pixels per second. This is well below the theoretical pixel rate, indicating that shader complexity and memory latency are factors. The 46 RT cores may also be engaged if ray tracing is enabled in Ultra settings, though the FACT PACK does not specify which rendering features are active.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the RTX 3070's average benchmark score of 17208 places it just 0.7% above the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17083) and 1% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037). The Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5% higher. These close margins in synthetic benchmarks do not necessarily translate to game-specific performance, and the Ready Or Not data shows the RTX 3070 handling the game's requirements with room to spare at lower resolutions.

The GPU's 220 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its performance class, but the FACT PACK does not include thermal throttling data. The suggested 550 W PSU indicates the power envelope is moderate for this tier. The 12-pin power connector is a notable design choice, but again, no measurement data exists to correlate power draw with the observed frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Ready Or Not?

A: The highest average FPS is 302, measured at 1920x1080 with Low settings Poäng.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo drop below 60 FPS?

A: The only configuration below 60 FPS is 3840x2160 Ultra, which averages 55 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to the RX 7600 XT in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070 scores 17208 on average, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 7600 XT's 17083.

Q: What is the frame time range for 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum FPS is 141 and the maximum is 191, giving a 50 FPS range.

Q: Does the combo maintain above 100 FPS at 4K for any preset?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 Low the average is 99 FPS, which is just below 100, but Medium averages 87 FPS and High 79 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 1593 out of 3714 total tested combos in Ready Or Not.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best balance for this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low at 302 FPS, Medium at 263 FPS, High at 239 FPS, and Ultra at 168 FPS. The step from High to Ultra costs 71 FPS (a 30% reduction), which is substantial for marginal visual gains. For competitive play at 1080p, High settings at 239 FPS provide excellent responsiveness while keeping most visual features enabled.

At 2560x1440, the differences narrow: Low runs at 190 FPS, Medium at 166 FPS, High at 151 FPS, and Ultra at 106 FPS. The Medium preset's measured minimum of 141 FPS and maximum of 191 FPS indicate good consistency, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. High at 151 FPS is also viable, but Ultra at 106 FPS may cause occasional dips below 100 FPS in demanding scenes, though no minimum is reported for that preset.

For 4K gaming, the recommendations shift toward lower presets. Low at 99 FPS is the only preset that approaches three-digit frame rates, while Medium at 87 FPS with a 74 FPS minimum remains smooth for most displays. High at 79 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz panels, but Ultra at 55 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the baseline for comfortable play. The data suggests that 4K Medium provides the best trade-off between visual quality and performance, with the 74 FPS minimum ensuring no severe stutters.

The overall recommendation is to use High at 1080p for maximum frame rates, Medium at 1440p for a balanced experience, and Medium at 4K if visual fidelity is prioritized over frame rate. The 55 FPS at 4K Ultra is the only measurable configuration that fails to maintain fluid motion, so players should avoid that preset unless they tolerate lower frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination holds the 1593rd position out of 3714 tested combos for Ready Or Not, placing it in the 57th percentile. This means roughly 57% of all tested configurations perform better in this specific game, while 43% perform worse. The rank reflects the RTX 3070's mid-range position in the GPU hierarchy, as the CPU is quite capable for gaming workloads.

The CPU's percentile of 81 among all processors indicates that the 5800XT is a strong performer, but the GPU's percentile of 61 among all GPUs drags the combo down in game-specific rankings. The nearest rival CPUs, including the Ryzen 7 7840H (deltaPct 0%), Ryzen 7 8845HS (deltaPct -0.3%), and Ryzen 5 9600X (deltaPct 0.6%), all score within 0.6% of each other in synthetic benchmarks, showing that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo's ranking.

The GPU's nearest rivals are all within 1.5% of its average benchmark score, confirming that the RTX 3070 sits in a very competitive segment. The RX 7600 XT is essentially tied with the RTX 3070, yet the combo ranking in Ready Or Not may differ based on driver optimizations and game-specific workloads. The 1593rd rank out of 3714 suggests that there are many configurations with faster GPUs that achieve higher frame rates in this tactical shooter.

For context, the combo's 1080p Ultra result of 168 FPS is strong, but many higher-end GPUs would exceed this, pushing their combos into the top quartile. The 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS is below what enthusiast-tier cards would deliver, further explaining the mid-pack ranking. The data indicates that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it is not optimized for 4K Ultra settings in Ready Or Not.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full spectrum of settings shows the combo's strength at lower resolutions. Low averages 302 FPS, Medium averages 263 FPS with a minimum of 224 FPS and maximum of 302 FPS, High averages 239 FPS, and Ultra averages 168 FPS. The Medium preset's maximum of 302 FPS matches the Low average, suggesting that some scenes are not GPU-limited at this resolutionake.

For 2560x1440, the results scale down predictably. Low averages 190 FPS, Medium averages 166 FPS with a minimum of 141 FPS and maximum of 191 FPS, High averages 151 FPS, and Ultra averages 106 FPS. The Medium preset's 50 FPS range (141-191) is the widest variance recorded in the dataset, indicating that certain map areas or action sequences place varying demands on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress into a narrower band. Low averages 99 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS, High averages 79 FPS, and Ultra averages 55 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 44 FPS, compared to 134 FPS at 1080p and 84 FPS at 1440p. This compression is a clear sign of GPU saturation, where the pixel fill rate and shader throughput become the dominant constraints.

The Medium preset is the only one with reported minimum and maximum values across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 224-302 FPS (78 FPS spread); at 1440p, it is 141-191 FPS (50 FPS spread); and at 4K, it is 74-100 FPS (26 FPS spread). The narrowing variance at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's consistent workload reduces scene-to-scene variability, whereas at lower resolutions, CPU limitations can cause larger frame time spikes.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The CPU's 105 W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility are standard for the 5000 series. Its synthetic benchmarks show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359.

In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are high enough to expose any CPU bottlenecks. The 302 FPS at Low settings suggests that the 5800XT can feed the RTX 3070 efficiently at this resolution. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 and max-thread score of 7680 indicate that the CPU's multi-threading capabilities are evenly utilized, which is typical for modern game engines that use multiple threads for AI, physics, and rendering tasks.

The CPU's percentile rank of 81 among all processors places it well above average, and its nearest rival, the Ryzen 7 8845HS, scores within 0.3% in average benchmarks. The Ryzen 5 9600X is 0.6% higher, while the Ryzen 7 7840H is exactly tied at 0% delta. These margins are negligible in gaming scenarios, meaning the 5800XT's performance is comparable to those CPUs in Ready Or Not.

The fact that the combo's rank in-game (1593 of 3714) is lower than the CPU's percentile (81) suggests that the GPU is the primary limiter in this pairing. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push beyond 300 FPS, but the RTX 3070's architecture caps the achievable frame rates. The 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for Ready Or Not's workload, as evidenced by the consistent scaling from 1080p to 1440p without any anomalous drops that would indicate CPU stalls.

The CPU's 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR4 support are adequate for this game, though higher memory speeds could potentially improve minimum frame rates. The 32 MB L3 cache is beneficial for game data that is frequently accessed, and the 7 nm process keeps power draw manageable at 105 W. Overall, the data shows that the Ryzen 7 5800XT is not a bottleneck at any resolution tested, as the frame rate scaling aligns with GPU expectations rather than CPU limitations.