Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the resolution and preset selected. The measured data for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination shows a system capable of delivering extremely high frame rates across the board, with the balance of the workload shifting decisively as resolution increases. The pairing, ranked 133rd out of 1748 tested combos, demonstrates that the Zen 4 processor and Ada Lovelace graphics card form a potent foundation for this title, though the scaling patterns reveal where each component’s headroom lies.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic shift from CPU-bound to GPU-bound performance. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 464.9 FPS, which is an extraordinary figure that suggests the CPU is the primary limiting factor, as the graphics card is not being taxed heavily at this resolution and preset. Moving to High settings at the same resolution, the average drops to 370 FPS, and at Ultra it settles at 260.5 FPS; these still-high numbers indicate that the Ryzen 7 7700X has ample single-thread headroom, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1090, to keep the pipeline full.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high, but the scaling begins to show the GPU taking on more responsibility. Low settings at this resolution yield 295.5 FPS, while High produces 234 FPS and Ultra drops to 162.6 FPS. The transition from 1080p Low to 1440p Low represents a 36.4% reduction in frame rate, which is a substantial hit that points to the increased pixel throughput requirements starting to engage the RTX 4080 SUPER more heavily. The GPU’s raw compute capability, with an FP32 throughput of 52.22 TFLOPS, is clearly sufficient for this workload, but the scaling curve is steepening.

At 3840x2160, the picture becomes clearer. Low settings still manage 154.1 FPS, which is impressive, but the jump to Medium reduces this to 134.1 FPS, High to 120.7 FPS, and Ultra to 85.5 FPS. The difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low is a 66.9% drop, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER is now the dominant constraint. The data suggests that at 4K, the 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and the 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are being utilized fully, and the frame rate is dictated by the GPU’s shading and rasterization throughput rather than the CPU’s ability to feed it. The Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and boost clock of 5.40 GHz, is more than capable of sustaining the scene complexity, as the frame rate gaps between presets at 4K are proportionally smaller than the resolution jumps.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The maximum measured average is 464.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates a scenario where the CPU is the primary limiting factor, as the GPU is not fully engaged.

Q: How does the combo rank against other tested systems?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination is ranked 133rd out of 1748 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This places it in the top 8% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 85.5 FPS. The significant drop from the 162.6 FPS seen at 1440p Ultra suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, as the added pixel count directly impacts the RTX 4080 SUPER’s workload.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce 234 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 162.6 FPS. This represents a 30.5% reduction in frame rate when moving from High to Ultra, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial additional rendering cost.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER’s memory configuration affect results?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The data shows that even at 4K High settings, the frame rate remains at 120.7 FPS, suggesting that the memory subsystem is not a limiting factor at the tested settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700X’s multithreaded performance relate to this game?

A: The CPU scores 8859 in 3DMark 16-thread tests and 30325 in Cinebench R23 multicore. Ready Or Not’s frame rates at 1080p, exceeding 370 FPS on High, indicate that the processor’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides sufficient parallel throughput to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER’s role in Ready Or Not becomes increasingly prominent as resolution and settings escalate. The GPU’s core configuration, comprising 10240 shading units, 80 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores, provides the raw execution resources needed for the game’s tactical environments and lighting effects. The base clock of 2295 MHz with a boost up to 2550 MHz allows for sustained high-frequency operation, which is reflected in the frame rates observed. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is the definitive limiting component, with the average frame rate dropping to 85.5 FPS, which is 44.5% lower than the 154.1 FPS seen at 4K Low.

The memory subsystem plays a critical supporting role. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, operating at an effective 23 Gbps, provides a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. This is ample for Ready Or Not’s texture and geometry data at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rate does not collapse catastrophically when moving from Medium to High settings at that resolution; the drop from 134.1 FPS to 120.7 FPS is a 10% reduction, which is more indicative of shading complexity than memory starvation. The GPU’s pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s are the specifications that likely dictate the 4K performance ceiling, as the fill-rate demands of the Ultra preset push these units to their limits.

The GPU’s benchmark results corroborate its in-game behavior. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 and Passmark G3D score of 34245 position it as a high-end part, and its 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs is consistent with the frame rates measured. When compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4080 SUPER leads the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT by a 0.2% margin in average benchmark score, yet in Ready Or Not the measured data shows the system achieving over 85 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is a playable threshold for a tactical shooter where precision matters more than raw speed. The GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the theoretical foundation for the high frame rates observed at 1440p and 1080p, where the CPU is more frequently the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of which preset offers the best balance for different display resolutions. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset yields 260.5 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can refresh. The Low preset’s 464.9 FPS is effectively academic, as it exceeds the capabilities of virtually all consumer monitors. Therefore, at 1080p, the recommendation is to enable Ultra settings to maximize visual fidelity without sacrificing playability, as the frame rate remains above 260 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the choice becomes more nuanced. High settings deliver 234 FPS, which is an excellent result for a 144Hz or 165Hz display. Moving to Ultra reduces the frame rate to 162.6 FPS, which is still above the 144Hz threshold for many high-refresh monitors, but it represents a 30.5% performance hit for what may be marginal visual gains. For players with a 144Hz display, High settings are the optimal choice, as they provide a substantial frame rate buffer that prevents dips below the refresh rate. For those with 240Hz displays, Medium settings at 257.7 FPS would be preferable, though High is still viable.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation is to prioritize High settings unless the display is limited to 60Hz. High settings produce 120.7 FPS, which is a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and suitable for 120Hz displays. Ultra settings drop to 85.5 FPS, which is still playable, but the 29.2% reduction from High makes it a less attractive option for competitive play. Medium settings at 134.1 FPS offer a slight improvement over High, but the visual quality trade-off is likely not worth the 11% frame rate gain. The data indicates that High settings at 4K provide the best balance of image quality and performance, as the GPU’s resources are utilized effectively without hitting the steep diminishing returns seen at Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is ranked 133rd out of 1748 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This top-tier placement is consistent with the individual component benchmarks; the CPU holds an 89th percentile ranking against all processors, and the GPU holds an 88th percentile ranking against all graphics cards. The system’s average benchmark score of 34313 for the CPU and 53610 for the GPU indicates a well-matched pairing where neither component is drastically underpowered relative to the other.

In the context of the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700X trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H by 0.8% and the AMD EPYC 4244P by 0.8% in average benchmark score, while leading the Intel Core i5-13500 by 0.4% and the Intel Core i7-12800HX by 0.5%. These are marginal differences that do not translate into meaningful frame rate disparities in Ready Or Not, as the game’s frame rates at 1080p are already in the hundreds. The GPU’s nearest rivals tell a similar story; the RTX 4080 SUPER leads the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT by 0.2% and trails the AMD Radeon RX 7700S by 2.1%, but these benchmark deltas do not fully capture the in-game performance, where the measured FPS at 4K High is a strong 120.7.

The rank of 133 out of 1748 places this combo in the 92.4th percentile of tested systems, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of configurations. This confirms the balance between the 8-core Zen 4 processor and the Ada Lovelace GPU. The data shows that for Ready Or Not, this pair is not just about raw headroom; it is about delivering consistently high frame rates across all resolution and setting combinations, from the extremely high refresh rates at 1080p to the demanding 4K Ultra preset which still manages 85.5 FPS. The combo’s ranking reflects a system that is well-suited for high-refresh tactical shooters, where frame time consistency and high averages are critical for maintaining situational awareness.