Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter with a 2021 early access release, presents a demanding load that stresses both processor and graphics hardware. This analysis examines the performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the Intel Arc B570 across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions. The data reveals a configuration that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions, but exhibits significant scaling constraints as pixel count increases, ultimately placing it in the lower-mid tier of all tested system combinations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and pronounced drop in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the system delivers an average of 152 FPS at 1080p. Moving to 2560x1440, the average falls to 96 FPS, a reduction of 56 frames. At 4K, the average plummets further to 50 FPS, representing a 102-frame drop from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline is characteristic of a system where the graphics card becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern from Medium to Ultra settings reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 167 on Medium to 107 on Ultra, a 60 FPS spread. At 1440p, the same settings yield 105 and 67 FPS respectively, a 38 FPS spread. At 4K, the gap narrows to just 20 FPS, with Medium averaging 55 FPS and Ultra averaging 35 FPS. This compression of frame rates at higher resolutions indicates that the Intel Arc B570's rendering throughput is being saturated, leaving less headroom for setting-based performance differences.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates, but the GPU's limits are still apparent. The 192 FPS average at Low settings shows the ceiling of this pairing, likely constrained by the graphics card's raw output. At 4K, the situation is unambiguous; the GPU is the dominant bottleneck. The 50 FPS at High versus 63 FPS at Low shows a 13 FPS gain from lowering settings, which is modest compared to the 40 FPS gain seen at 1080p when moving from High to Low. This indicates that while CPU performance remains consistent, the GPU's fillrate and memory bandwidth are the determining factors for 4K performance.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the comprehensive database of tested system combinations for Ready Or Not, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B570 achieves a rank of 2361 out of 2947 total combos. This places the system in the 20th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that most other hardware pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this specific title. The low rank is not necessarily a reflection of poor component quality, but rather the result of the specific performance characteristics of this CPU-GPU match in a game that is heavily reliant on raw GPU throughput.

The combo's ranking is more indicative of the GPU's position in the performance hierarchy than the CPU's. The Intel Arc B570 holds a percentile rank of 65 among all tested GPUs, suggesting it outperforms a majority of graphics cards. However, its absolute performance level, as measured by its average benchmark score of 20556, is the primary driver of the combo's final position. The CPU, in contrast, ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, showing it is a high-performing processor. The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's low rank highlights that the graphics card is the primary constraint on overall system performance in this game.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals provides context for the combo's standing. The Arc B570’s average score is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, with a delta of 0.1%. It also closely matches the Intel Arc A750, with a negligible performance difference. This places the B570 in a competitive performance tier, yet the combined system still ranks low because the game's engine scales heavily with GPU resources, and many other tested systems feature higher-tier graphics cards. The CPU's performance, while strong, cannot compensate for the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, operating on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. It features a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded capability, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18760 and Geekbench multicore score of 15371. For a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not, which often involves complex AI and physics calculations, this level of CPU performance is more than sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios.

The CPU's strong single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1930 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1049, is critical for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 192 FPS, indicating the CPU can process game logic and issue draw calls at a very high rate. However, the fact that the average FPS at 1080p Low is not significantly higher than at High suggests that even at this resolution, the GPU is starting to reach its limits, preventing the CPU from fully stretching its legs.

The CPU's role becomes less impactful as resolution increases. At 4K, the difference between the Low and Ultra presets is only 28 FPS (63 vs 35), while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant. This demonstrates that the Ryzen 7 7700 has ample headroom to feed the Arc B570, but the GPU simply cannot translate that data into additional frames at higher resolutions. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth ensure that data can be fed to the GPU efficiently, but the system's overall performance is ultimately capped by the graphics card's fillrate and pixel processing capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the system's performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system is highly playable across all presets. The Low preset yields an average of 192 FPS, while Medium produces 167 FPS with a minimum of 142 and maximum of 192. The High preset drops to 152 FPS, and the demanding Ultra preset still maintains a solid average of 107 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the user has significant flexibility to prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the GPU's increasing workload. The Low preset averages 121 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. The Medium preset averages 105 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS, ensuring a stable experience. The High preset delivers 96 FPS, which remains smooth on high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset, however, sees a significant drop to 67 FPS, which may be less desirable for users seeking consistently high frame rates in fast-paced encounters.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Low preset is the only configuration to break the 60 FPS barrier, averaging 63 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 55 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS, indicating potential stuttering in intense firefights. The High preset averages just 50 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 35 FPS, which is generally considered too low for a smooth experience in a tactical shooter. These results show that 4K gaming is only feasible with significantly reduced graphical settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is a graphics card based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The card has a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs. Its FP32 performance is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS. These specifications position it as a capable mid-range GPU, but its performance in Ready Or Not is clearly the limiting factor for this system.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 20556 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, but its rasterization performance is what determines its in-game behavior. The data shows that at 1080p, the card can handle most settings well, with the exception of Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 107. At 1440p, the card's limitations become more apparent, as the Ultra preset only manages 67 FPS. At 4K, the card is clearly overwhelmed, with even the Medium preset failing to maintain 60 FPS.

The GPU's 10 GB of VRAM is likely a contributing factor to its performance at higher resolutions and settings. While the card does not appear to be running out of memory based on the available data, the memory bandwidth of 380 GB/s may be insufficient for the demands of 4K textures and post-processing effects. The card's closest rivals, the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, have similar performance profiles, indicating that this is a performance tier that is not designed for maximum settings at 4K. The GPU's pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are the hardware limits that manifest in the measured frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this system depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset offers an excellent balance, delivering 152 FPS on average. This provides a smooth and responsive experience for a tactical shooter. Players seeking maximum visual quality could opt for Ultra at 107 FPS, which is still playable, but the drop from High is significant. For competitive play, the Low preset at 192 FPS offers the highest possible frame rate, but sacrifices visual clarity.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers 105 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS, ensuring a stable experience. The High preset at 96 FPS is also viable, but the slightly lower minimum frame rate may be noticeable. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is best avoided for fast-paced gameplay, as the frame rate is more likely to fluctuate. The Low preset at 121 FPS is excellent for those prioritizing performance above all else.

For 3840x2160, the options are limited. The Low preset is the only one that consistently stays above 60 FPS, averaging 63 FPS. This is the only acceptable setting for 4K gaming. The Medium preset at 55 FPS is borderline, and the High and Ultra presets at 50 and 35 FPS respectively are not recommended for a responsive experience. Users with 4K displays should accept the Low preset to maintain playable performance, or consider reducing the resolution to 1440p for a much better experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this system to play Ready Or Not?

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, as the system can maintain high average frame rates across all presets, from 107 FPS on Ultra to 192 FPS on Low. At 2560x1440, performance is still good, but at 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves a playable 63 FPS average.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its closest rivals in this game?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (delta of 0.1%) and the Intel Arc A750 (delta of -0.1%). This suggests that its in-game performance in Ready Or Not would be very similar to these cards.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B570?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 192 FPS, indicating the CPU can provide high frame rates. However, at 4K, the average FPS drops significantly regardless of CPU workload, showing the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that can maintain an average FPS above 60 at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 96 FPS, which is above 60. The Medium preset averages 105 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 67 FPS, which is still above 60 on average, but the margin is smaller.

Q: What is the system's overall performance rank among all tested combos?

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2361st out of 2947 tested system combinations for Ready Or Not. This places it in the lower portion of the performance spectrum for this game.

Q: How much of a performance gain is there from using the Ultra preset to the Low preset at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, moving from the Ultra preset (107 FPS average) to the Low preset (192 FPS average) yields a performance increase of 85 FPS, or approximately 79% higher frame rate. This is the largest setting-based gain observed in the data.