Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that places heavy demands on both CPU and GPU, and the pairing of an AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with an Intel Arc B580 produces a distinctive performance profile across resolutions and settings. The measured data shows a system that is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but which becomes increasingly GPU-limited as resolution climbs to 4K. The Ryzen 7 9700F, an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 part with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, provides ample processing headroom, while the Arc B580’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth become the deciding factors at higher pixel counts. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, settings recommendations, and how this combo ranks against other tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1080p with Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 217 FPS. This is the highest measured average across all resolution and settings combinations in the data.

Q: How does the Arc B580’s average benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23061, which is a deltaPct of -0.2 percent, meaning the B580 is essentially tied with it. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, putting the B580 0.6 percent ahead.

Q: What is the combo’s rank in Ready Or Not out of all tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 2218 out of 2947 tested combinations for this game. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, though the measured FPS figures still show playable performance at most settings.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 9700F have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated graphics (listed as "N/A"). This means the Intel Arc B580 is the sole source of video output for this system.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Ryzen 7 9700F?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, and it has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Arc B580?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has a launch MSRP of 249 USD. This is the only pricing information available in the data.

Settings Recommendations

Choosing the right settings preset is a balance between visual fidelity and frame rate consistency. The measured data for this combo shows that the Low preset provides the highest average FPS at every resolution, but it also represents the lowest visual quality. For a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not, where situational awareness and reaction time matter, the Medium preset offers a compelling middle ground. At 1080p, Medium yields an average of 189 FPS, which is 28 FPS lower than Low but still far above the refresh rate of most monitors. The Medium preset also has the advantage of providing min and max FPS data, showing a range from 161 to 217 at 1080p, which indicates reasonable frame pacing.

At 1440p, Medium maintains an average of 119 FPS, with a min of 101 and a max of 137. This is a solid experience for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays, and the drop from Low’s 137 FPS average is acceptable given the visual upgrade. Moving to High at 1440p drops the average to 108 FPS, which is still playable but begins to approach the 100 FPS threshold. For the best balance of image quality and performance at 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset.

At 4K, the situation changes. Medium at 3840x2160 produces an average of 62 FPS, with a min of 53 and a max of 72. This is just above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, but the min FPS of 53 indicates that there will be dips below that threshold during intense scenes. Low at 4K bumps the average to 72 FPS, which is more comfortable, but sacrifices significant visual detail. The High preset at 4K averages 57 FPS, which is borderline playable but may feel inconsistent. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 40 FPS, which is too low for a tactical shooter that requires quick reactions. Therefore, for 1080p and 1440p, Medium provides the best experience, while at 4K, Low is the only preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS average, with Medium being a viable option for those who prioritize visuals over a slight frame rate dip.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear transition from CPU-bound to GPU-bound behavior. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 217 at 1080p to 137 at 1440p, and then to 72 at 4K. This represents a 36.9 percent drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 47.4 percent drop from 1440p to 4K. The steep decline at 4K indicates that the Intel Arc B580’s rendering capabilities are the limiting factor at this resolution. The GPU’s 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 213.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are being saturated at 3840x2160, even on Low settings.

The same pattern holds for Medium settings, where the average FPS goes from 189 at 1080p to 119 at 1440p and then 62 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is 47.9 percent, closely mirroring the Low preset’s scaling. This consistency suggests that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K regardless of the settings preset. At 1080p, however, the Ryzen 7 9700F’s strong single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 4691) and 8-core, 16-thread configuration are sufficient to keep the GPU fed, as evidenced by the high frame rates.

The 1440p results show a more balanced situation. The average FPS at High settings is 108, which is 37.2 percent lower than the 172 FPS at 1080p High. This drop is less severe than the 4K scaling, suggesting that the system is still somewhat CPU-limited at 1440p with less demanding settings. However, at Ultra settings, the 1440p average of 76 FPS is 37.2 percent lower than the 1080p Ultra average of 121 FPS, which is a similar proportional drop to the 4K scaling. This indicates that as settings increase, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor even at 1440p. The data shows a system that is well-balanced at 1080p and 1440p, but the Arc B580’s 192-bit memory bus and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K, where the pixel count quadruples the workload.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Ready Or Not, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2218 out of 2947 combos. This places it in the 75th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly a quarter of combos perform worse and three-quarters perform better. This rank is a holistic measure that considers the average FPS across all tested settings and resolutions, and it reflects the combo’s mixed performance profile. The Ryzen 7 9700F itself is a high-performing CPU, with a percentile rank of 94 against all CPUs, and an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (score 69875, deltaPct 0.2), the Intel Core i7-14700KF (score 70163, deltaPct -0.2), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (score 69515, deltaPct 0.7). These are all top-tier desktop and mobile parts, indicating that the CPU is not the bottleneck in most scenarios.

The GPU, however, is a different story. The Intel Arc B580 has a percentile rank of 68 against all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (score 23061, deltaPct -0.2), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (score 22895, deltaPct 0.6), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (score 23172, deltaPct -0.7). The fact that the B580’s average score is within 1 percent of the RTX 3080 and RTX 2080 is notable, but these are synthetic benchmarks that do not always translate to real-world gaming performance. In Ready Or Not specifically, the combo’s rank of 2218 suggests that the GPU’s performance is dragging down the overall result, despite the CPU’s strength. The 4K results, where the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, are likely the main contributor to this lower rank, as higher resolutions are weighted more heavily in the overall ranking.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the primary determinant of this combo’s performance ceiling in Ready Or Not, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the larger frame buffers and higher texture loads can strain the memory subsystem. The GPU’s clocks are fixed at 2670 MHz for both base and boost, which is a relatively high clock speed for a mid-range card. This helps with compute throughput, reflected in its 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 427.2 GTexel/s texture rate.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU’s role becomes evident when comparing settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (217 FPS) and Ultra (121 FPS) is 96 FPS, showing that the GPU is capable of handling the increased workload of Ultra settings, but at a significant performance cost. At 1440p, the same comparison shows a drop from 137 FPS to 76 FPS, a 61 FPS difference. At 4K, the Low to Ultra gap narrows to 32 FPS (72 to 40), indicating that the GPU is nearing its limits even at Low settings. The 4K Ultra result of 40 FPS is particularly telling; it shows that the GPU’s 80 ROPs and 20 ray tracing cores are overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is not being maxed out in this game, as the data does not show any memory-related stutters or crashes, but the bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s is likely the limiting factor at 4K. The pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s is also a constraint, as the GPU must fill more pixels at higher resolutions. The B580’s performance in Ready Or Not is respectable for a card in its class, but it is clearly not a 4K-capable GPU for this title, especially with the Ultra preset. The GPU’s synthetic benchmark scores, such as the PassMark G3D score of 15748, align with its mid-range positioning, and the measured FPS data confirms this.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 217, which is the highest figure recorded for this system. Medium settings reduce the average to 189 FPS, with a min of 161 and a max of 217. High settings produce an average of 172 FPS, while Ultra drops to 121 FPS. All of these results are well above the 60 FPS threshold, and even the Ultra preset provides a smooth experience on a standard 60 Hz monitor. The 1080p data shows that the Ryzen 7 9700F is able to feed the Arc B580 effectively, with no obvious CPU bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU’s limitations. Low settings yield an average of 137 FPS, while Medium drops to 119 FPS (min 101, max 137). High settings average 108 FPS, and Ultra falls to 76 FPS. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 101 is still above 100, indicating that frame pacing remains consistent. The High preset’s 108 FPS average is also good, but the gap between Low and Ultra widens to 61 FPS, showing that the GPU is working harder to render additional details. For 1440p gaming, this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate displays, as long as settings are kept at Medium or below.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low settings produce an average of 72 FPS, which is the only preset that remains above 60 FPS on average. Medium settings average 62 FPS, with a min of 53 and a max of 72, meaning there will be noticeable dips below 60 FPS during gameplay. High settings average 57 FPS, which is borderline playable but not ideal for a tactical shooter. Ultra settings average 40 FPS, which is too low for smooth gameplay. The 4K results clearly indicate that the Intel Arc B580 is the limiting component, as the CPU’s performance is not the issue. The data shows a steady decline in FPS as settings increase, with the Ultra preset being essentially unplayable at this resolution. For 4K, users should stick to Low settings for a consistent experience, or consider Medium if they are willing to accept occasional drops below 60 FPS.