Ready Or Not

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Ready Or Not with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B370 reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 113 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 71 FPS, a reduction of 42 FPS, or roughly 37% fewer frames. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 37 FPS, which is a 67% reduction from the 1080p Low result. This scaling pattern is not linear; the frame rate penalty accelerates as pixel count rises, which strongly indicates the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component at higher resolutions.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically with resolution. At 1080p, the spread from Low (113 FPS) to Ultra (63 FPS) is 50 FPS. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 31 FPS, from Low (71 FPS) to Ultra (40 FPS). At 4K, the spread is only 16 FPS, from Low (37 FPS) to Ultra (21 FPS). This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions is a classic symptom of GPU-bound performance: when the renderer is overwhelmed by pixel count, reducing graphics quality yields diminishing returns because the bottleneck is raw throughput, not shading complexity.

The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo approaches smooth, high-refresh gameplay. The 1440p Medium result of 62 FPS is playable but not ideal for a tactical shooter where frame timing matters. The 4K results, ranging from 21 to 37 FPS, are below the threshold for comfortable play. The pattern suggests that the Intel Arc B370's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 96.00 GTexel/s texture rate are simply insufficient for 4K rendering in this title, regardless of the Ryzen 7 7700's capabilities.

Notably, the 4K Low result of 37 FPS is barely above the 4K Medium result of 32 FPS, and the 4K High result of 29 FPS is not far behind. This indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is saturated. The pixel fill rate of 48.00 GPixel/s is a hard ceiling for this game at 3840x2160, which requires roughly 8.3 million pixels per frame; at 37 FPS, the GPU is pushing nearly 307 million pixels per second, approaching its theoretical limit.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it borrows from the Ryzen 7 7700's DDR5 memory pool, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This is a critical constraint for Ready Or Not, a game with dense environments and dynamic lighting. The shared memory setup explains why the 4K Ultra result (21 FPS) is so low; the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, and the 83.2 GB/s system bandwidth is shared across both.

The GPU's clock behavior is notable: a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. This wide range indicates power management is aggressive, typical of an IGP solution with a 25 W TDP. The boost clock of 2400 MHz is respectable, but the sustained performance in this game suggests it cannot hold that peak under load. The shading units number 1280, with 40 TMUs and 20 ROPs, which are low counts for a modern game at high resolutions. The 10 RT cores are present for ray tracing, but Ready Or Not's measured results do not show ray tracing-specific data, so their impact is not directly quantifiable from this pack.

The GPU's benchmark score in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all legacy parts: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, deltaPct -0.2), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, deltaPct -0.5), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, deltaPct -0.7), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, deltaPct 1.4). The Arc B370 is essentially within 1.4% of these decade-old parts in synthetic load, which foreshadows its struggles in a demanding 2021 title. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 6.144 TFLOPS and FP16 of 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1) are low for the resolution demands of this game.

The 4K Medium result includes a min FPS of 28 and a max of 37, showing tight variance. The 1440p Medium has a min of 53 and max of 71, a wider swing that suggests occasional CPU-related hitches or texture streaming stalls. The 1080p Medium min of 83 and max of 113 shows the game is more consistent at lower pixel counts. The VRAM situation is unquantifiable here because it is system shared, but the data implies that the GPU's memory bandwidth, being system dependent, is a limiting factor at 4K where texture data exceeds the available bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Ready Or Not?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where average FPS exceeds 60 across all settings. At Low, it reaches 113 FPS; at High, 89 FPS; at Medium, 98 FPS; and at Ultra, 63 FPS. The 2560x1440 results range from 40 to 71 FPS, and 3840x2160 ranges from 21 to 37 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, deltaPct -0.2) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, deltaPct -0.5). It is slightly ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, deltaPct 1.4). This places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 7700 bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, where the FPS spread between Low (37) and Ultra (21) is small. At 1080p, the spread is larger (113 Low vs. 63 Ultra), which could indicate the CPU has headroom, but the GPU is still the bottleneck because the 1080p Ultra result is only 63 FPS.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for the Medium preset?

A: The measured rows show: at 1920x1080 Medium, min FPS is 83 and max is 113; at 2560x1440 Medium, min is 53 and max is 71; at 3840x2160 Medium, min is 28 and max is 37. No min or max values are provided for the Low, High, or Ultra presets.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combos for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2710 out of 2947 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places it in the lower 8% of all combinations, which aligns with the GPU's low percentile ranking of 5.

Q: Is the integrated GPU capable of running the game at 4K?

A: The data shows 4K results are all below 40 FPS: Low at 37, Medium at 32, High at 29, and Ultra at 21. These are below the typically accepted threshold for smooth tactical shooter gameplay, so 4K is not a viable option for this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Ready Or Not with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B370 covers four presets across three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 113 FPS. The Medium preset averages 98 FPS, with a minimum of 83 and a maximum of 113. The High preset averages 89 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 63 FPS. This shows a steady decline as settings increase, but even the Ultra result is playable at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 71 FPS. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 71. The High preset averages 56 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to an average of 40 FPS. The 1440p results are borderline for competitive play; the Low preset is the only one that stays above 70 FPS, while Medium and High hover in the 56-62 FPS range, and Ultra is marginal.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 37 FPS. The Medium preset averages 32 FPS, with a minimum of 28 and a maximum of 37. The High preset averages 29 FPS. The Ultra preset bottoms out at an average of 21 FPS. None of the 4K results reach the 60 FPS threshold, and even the Low preset is below 40 FPS.

A notable pattern is the relationship between Low and Medium presets. At each resolution, the Medium preset is 15 FPS lower than Low at 1080p (98 vs. 113), 9 FPS lower at 1440p (62 vs. 71), and 5 FPS lower at 4K (32 vs. 37). The diminishing gap as resolution increases further confirms the GPU-bound nature at higher pixel counts. The High preset is close to Medium: 9 FPS lower at 1080p (89 vs. 98), 6 FPS lower at 1440p (56 vs. 62), and 3 FPS lower at 4K (29 vs. 32). The Ultra preset is significantly lower: 26 FPS below Medium at 1080p (63 vs. 98), 22 FPS below at 1440p (40 vs. 62), and 11 FPS below at 4K (21 vs. 32).

The min and max FPS data for Medium presets show the variance characteristics. At 4K, the min of 28 and max of 37 give a range of 9 FPS, indicating the GPU is consistently saturated. At 1440p, the min of 53 and max of 71 give a range of 18 FPS, suggesting occasional frame drops. At 1080p, the min of 83 and max of 113 give a range of 30 FPS, showing more variability, which could be due to CPU involvement or asset streaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2710 out of 2947 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations tested in this game. The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU, which sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs based on its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184. The CPU, by contrast, is in the 87th percentile of all CPUs based on an average benchmark score of 40081.

The disparity between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's low percentile is stark. The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40081, with its nearest rivals being the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40048, deltaPct 0.1), Intel Core 5 221E (40144, deltaPct -0.2), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (40246, deltaPct -0.4), and Intel Core i9-13905H (40313, deltaPct -0.6). These rivals are all within 0.6% of the 7700's score, indicating the CPU is a mid-pack performer relative to top CPUs. However, this CPU strength is wasted in Ready Or Not because the GPU cannot translate CPU headroom into higher frame rates.

The combo rank of 2710 suggests that most other tested combos achieve better average FPS in this game. Given the GPU's position at the 5th percentile, it is expected that the combo would rank near the bottom. The data shows that the GPU's nearest rivals are all legacy parts from the early 2010s, which further emphasizes the performance gap. For context, the GPU's FP32 throughput of 6.144 TFLOPS and 1280 shading units are far below what a dedicated gaming GPU would offer, even a low-end one.

The rank is not the absolute worst, as 237 combos rank below it, but it is firmly in the low-performance tier. This is a case where the CPU's capability, demonstrated by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18760 and single-core of 1930, has no bearing on the final outcome because the GPU is the sole determinant of frame rate in this game's higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset (89 FPS) offers a good balance between visual quality and performance, while the Medium preset (98 FPS) provides a higher frame rate with slightly reduced fidelity. The Ultra preset (63 FPS) is playable but not ideal for a tactical shooter that benefits from higher refresh rates. The Low preset (113 FPS) is the best choice for maximum frame rate, but it sacrifices visual detail that might affect target visibility in dark environments.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset (71 FPS) is the only setting that maintains a frame rate above 70 FPS. The Medium preset (62 FPS) is acceptable for single-player or slower-paced play, but the High preset (56 FPS) and Ultra preset (40 FPS) are not recommended for competitive scenarios. The min FPS of 53 at Medium suggests that frame drops could occur during intense firefights, which might affect aiming precision.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets deliver playable frame rates. The Low preset (37 FPS) is the highest, but it is below the 40 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for a playable experience in a shooter. The data suggests that users should avoid 4K for this game with this combo, or they should accept significant frame rate compromises.

For the best experience, the data points to 1080p Medium as the recommended preset. The 98 FPS average with a min of 83 FPS ensures that frame times remain relatively consistent, and the max of 113 FPS shows there is headroom. The Medium preset provides a middle ground between the Low preset's 113 FPS and the High preset's 89 FPS, without the visual degradation of Low. If a user prefers higher visual fidelity, the High preset at 1080p is a viable alternative, but the Ultra preset should be avoided due to the 63 FPS average.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is robust for gaming, as evidenced by its CPU benchmarks: a single-thread score of 1049 in 3DMark and 1930 in Cinebench R23, which are strong results.

The CPU's multithreaded performance is equally strong, with a 3DMark max-threads score of 8479, a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18760, and a Geekbench multicore score of 15371. The PassMark multithread score is 34470, and the integer math score is 110295. These figures indicate that the Ryzen 7 7700 is not a bottleneck in Ready Or Not, a game that is typically GPU-bound at higher settings. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its position as a capable gaming processor.

In the context of this combo, the CPU's role is to feed the Intel Arc B370 with draw calls and physics data. The 1080p results show that the CPU can push the GPU to 113 FPS at Low settings, which is a reasonable frame rate. However, the 1080p Ultra result of 63 FPS indicates that the GPU, not the CPU, is the limiting factor, as the CPU's single-thread performance is more than adequate to handle the increased draw call load at higher settings.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 and dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, is shared with the GPU. This is a critical interaction: the GPU's system-shared memory relies on this bandwidth, and the CPU's own memory-intensive operations can compete with the GPU for access. The data shows that at 4K, the frame rates are so low that the CPU is likely idle waiting for the GPU to finish rendering, but at 1080p, the CPU's memory bandwidth might be a secondary factor in the min FPS values.

The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (deltaPct 0.1) and Intel Core i9-13905H (deltaPct -0.6), have nearly identical average benchmark scores, confirming that the 7700 is a standard high-end desktop part. Its Geekbench single-core score of 2525 and PassMark single-thread score of 4063 are strong, ensuring that Ready Or Not's single-threaded aspects, such as AI pathfinding and game logic, are handled efficiently. The data shows no evidence of CPU-induced frame drops in the measured results; the min FPS values for Medium presets are consistent with GPU limitations.