Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not presents an unusually stark performance imbalance for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390. The data shows a system where the CPU is a top-tier component while the GPU operates at an entry-level capacity, resulting in frame rates that are almost entirely dictated by the graphics solution. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the measured FPS indicates that the Arc B390 is the definitive bottleneck, preventing the 7800X3D from demonstrating its full gaming potential in this tactical shooter.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The processor has a 120 W TDP and sits in the AMD Socket AM5. Its cache configuration is significant, with 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a large 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The data shows this CPU is a high performer in synthetic benchmarks, with a percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 33079.

In the context of Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, AI, and physics. The benchmark results suggest that the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 125 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the dataset. The fact that this score is so high relative to other configurations suggests the 7800X3D has ample headroom. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, have an identical average score of 33089, with a deltaPct of 0. This indicates that the 7800X3D is performing exactly as expected for its class. The CPU's strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16817 and singlecore score of 1713, are more than sufficient for this game. The data implies that the processor's 8-core, 16-thread configuration and high clock speeds are not the cause of any performance ceiling observed in the measured FPS.

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

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and the Panther Lake chip. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. Its memory configuration is entirely "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. Its compute power is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. The Arc B390 has a very low percentile rank of 9 against all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 1482, based on the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test.

This GPU is the central constraint in this system. The benchmark data for the Arc B390 places it in the company of very old, entry-level discrete GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (avgScore 1463, deltaPct 1.3), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (avgScore 1460, deltaPct 1.5), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (avgScore 1446, deltaPct 2.5). This ranking is critical for interpreting the game's performance. In Ready Or Not, the GPU is responsible for rendering the scene, and its limited processing power and reliance on shared system memory for graphics data are the primary reasons for the low frame rates observed. The data shows that even at the lowest settings, the GPU struggles to maintain high FPS, which points directly to it being the bottleneck.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, which further confirms the GPU-bound nature of this setup. At 1080p with Low settings, the system averages 125 FPS. Moving to 1440p with the same settings drops the average to 79 FPS, a significant reduction. At 4K with Low settings, the average falls further to 41 FPS. This pattern of decreasing performance with increasing pixel count is the classic signature of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU's performance is largely independent of resolution, so the FPS drop is almost entirely attributable to the Arc B390 being overwhelmed by the higher rendering load.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 99 at 1080p to 62 at 1440p, and then down to 33 at 4K. This shows that the GPU's rendering capability is quickly exhausted. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across different resolutions, as the CPU's workload would not change. Instead, the data shows a near-halving of FPS with each major resolution step, which is a strong indicator that the integrated GPU's fill rate and shader processing power are the limiting resources. The system is heavily constrained by the GPU, and no amount of CPU headroom can compensate for the graphics processor's lack of performance at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Given the data, the optimal settings for this combination are a trade-off between visual fidelity and playable frame rates. The most balanced experience appears to be at 1080p with Medium settings. This configuration yields an average FPS of 109, with a minimum FPS of 92 and a maximum of 125. This is a significant improvement over High settings at 1080p, which average 99 FPS, and it maintains a frame rate well above the minimums seen at higher resolutions. The 109 average is close to the peak performance of the system, and the minimum of 92 indicates that the frame pacing is stable enough for a smooth experience.

For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, 1080p with Low settings is the best choice, delivering an average of 125 FPS. However, the visual quality reduction may not be worth the 16 FPS gain over Medium. At 1440p, the data suggests that Medium settings are the highest viable option, with an average of 69 FPS and a minimum of 58 FPS. While playable, this is a noticeable step down from the 1080p experience. The 4K resolution is not recommended for this setup, as even Low settings only achieve a 41 FPS average, and Medium settings drop to 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS. The Ultra preset is the worst performer, with averages of 69 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that the best experience is achieved by sticking to 1080p and using the Medium preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve in Ready Or Not?

A: The highest average FPS recorded in the data is 125, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or the Intel Arc B390 the limiting factor in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor. This is evident from the significant FPS drops as resolution increases, a pattern typical of GPU-bound systems, and the GPU's low percentile rank of 9 against all GPUs.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a smooth experience at 1080p?

A: Based on the measured data, the Medium preset at 1080p offers the best balance, with an average FPS of 109 and a minimum of 92 FPS, which is higher than the High preset's average of 99 FPS.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: No. The data shows that at 3840x2160, even the Low settings preset only achieves an average of 41 FPS, and the Medium preset drops to 36 FPS. These frame rates are below what is generally considered smooth for a tactical shooter.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX with a score of 1463 (deltaPct 1.3) and the NVIDIA GeForce 800M with a score of 1460 (deltaPct 1.5), indicating it performs at a similar, very low level.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low settings preset averages 79 FPS, while the Ultra settings preset averages 44 FPS, showing a 35 FPS difference between the two presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following is the complete breakdown of measured average FPS for this CPU and GPU combination in Ready Or Not.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 41 FPS average
• Medium: 36 FPS average, with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 41 FPS
• High: 33 FPS average
• Ultra: 23 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 79 FPS average
• Medium: 69 FPS average, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS
• High: 62 FPS average
• Ultra: 44 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 125 FPS average
• Medium: 109 FPS average, with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS
• High: 99 FPS average
• Ultra: 69 FPS average

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the Intel Arc B390 ranks 2611 out of 2947 tested combos in the database for Ready Or Not. This places it in the bottom percentile of all configurations, which is consistent with the performance data. The low ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's weak performance. While the CPU is a high-tier component, the overall system's capability is dragged down by the integrated graphics. The data shows that the average FPS at 1080p High settings is 99, which is a playable frame rate, but the system struggles to maintain high performance at higher resolutions or with more demanding presets. The ranking reflects that while the system can run the game, it does so at a level that is far below what most other tested combinations achieve, firmly placing it in the lower echelon of the performance charts. The CPU's strength is irrelevant to the final ranking because the GPU cannot keep up with its processing power, making the Arc B390 the definitive factor in the system's low standing.