Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter built around close-quarters room clearing and AI-driven squad encounters, shows a pronounced performance curve when paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The measured data reveals a configuration that is heavily capable at mainstream resolutions but begins to show its limits as pixel count climbs, with the game's engine and the hardware's characteristics interacting in specific ways across the settings ladder.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 demonstrates a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern, but with a steepness that highlights the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory configuration and 128-bit bus. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 211 FPS at 1080p to 133 FPS at 1440p, a 37% reduction, and then further to 70 FPS at 4K, which is a 47% drop from the 1440p figure and a 67% drop from 1080p. This non-linear decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, with the 272.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 8 GB of GDDR6 becoming increasingly stressed.

The scaling pattern is consistent across other presets. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 266 at 1080p to 168 at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 88 at 4K (a 48% drop from 1440p). The Medium preset shows a similar trend: 232 FPS at 1080p, 146 at 1440p (37% lower), and 77 at 4K (47% lower). The consistency of these percentage drops—hovering around 37% for the first step and 47% for the second—suggests that the game's rendering load scales predictably with resolution, and that the RTX 4060's compute capabilities are the bottleneck rather than the CPU or memory subsystem.

The most telling data point for resolution scaling is the Ultra preset. At 1080p, the average is 148 FPS, which drops to 94 at 1440p (36% lower) and then plummets to 49 at 4K, a 48% reduction from 1440p and a 67% reduction from 1080p. The fact that the 4K Ultra result (49 FPS) is the only measured average below the 60 FPS threshold indicates that this configuration is not suitable for maximum quality at 4K. The gap between the 4K High (70 FPS) and 4K Ultra (49 FPS) is 21 FPS, which is larger than the gap between 4K Medium (77 FPS) and 4K High (70 FPS), underscoring that the Ultra preset's additional effects disproportionately tax the GPU at higher resolutions.

Data from the benchmark suite supports this interpretation. The RTX 4060's PassMark G3D score of 19545 places it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, and its performance delta against the nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, is a negligible -0.2%. This suggests that while the card is competent, it is not a high-end part, and the resolution scaling data reflects that reality. The CPU, by contrast, shows no signs of being a limiting factor in these tests, as its average benchmark score of 69996 puts it in the 94th percentile, with a 0.2% delta against the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this hardware for a consistent 60+ FPS experience?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 is the highest resolution where all presets, including Ultra at 94 FPS, maintain an average above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to 49 FPS, making it unsuitable for that target.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM affect 4K performance in Ready Or Not?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory, paired with a 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, appears to be a limiting factor at 3840x2160. The average FPS drops significantly between 1440p and 4K across all settings, with the most demanding presets showing the largest absolute declines, suggesting texture and buffer demands exceed comfortable capacity.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4060?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 7 9700F's benchmark scores, including a PassMark multithread score of 36470 and a single-thread score of 4691, place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The measured FPS data shows no anomalies that would indicate CPU limitations, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes.

Q: Which settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 232 FPS with a minimum of 197 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 148 FPS average. Given the high frame rates, Medium provides a substantial performance buffer while still offering a significant upgrade over Low.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7790's 17666, 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon 780M's 17588, and 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 560's 17551. These are very tight margins, indicating the card sits in a specific performance tier.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this configuration, and at which settings?

A: The only preset with a recorded minimum FPS is Medium. The lowest minimum is 65 FPS at 3840x2160, followed by 124 FPS at 2560x1440, and 197 FPS at 1920x1080. This suggests that the Medium preset is the only one tested with sufficient frame time consistency to report a minimum.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 serves as the definitive performance arbiter in this configuration, with its specifications directly shaping the game's measurable outcomes. The card's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, running on a 128-bit bus, provides a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This is the most likely culprit for the steep performance degradation at 4K, as the higher resolution demands more memory bandwidth and capacity to feed the 3072 shading units. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the average FPS across all settings is significantly lower than at lower resolutions, with the Ultra preset falling to 49 FPS.

The clock speeds are a secondary factor. The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, which allows for consistent performance across the tested presets. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are sufficient to handle the game's tactical shooter visuals at 1080p and 1440p, where the card posts high frame rates. However, at 4K, these rates are stretched, and the 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is not enough to maintain high frame rates at the most demanding settings.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark results corroborate the in-game data. A PassMark G3D score of 19545 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 place the card in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The fact that its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, is a much older part with a nearly identical average score (17666 vs. 17639, a -0.2% delta) suggests that the RTX 4060 is positioned in a competitive but not high-end segment. This is reflected in the game's performance ceiling: the card can deliver exceptional frame rates at 1080p, but it struggles to maintain playable performance at 4K Ultra.

The memory interface is a clear bottleneck in the 4K tests. The 8 GB capacity is likely insufficient for the Ultra preset at 3840x2160, which typically requires more VRAM for high-resolution textures and effects. The measured FPS drops from 70 at High to 49 at Ultra at 4K, a 30% reduction, while the same preset transition at 1080p only causes a 30% drop (from 211 to 148). This indicates that the Ultra preset's additional memory pressure is more acutely felt at higher resolutions, where the GPU's bandwidth is already saturated.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience across different resolutions. For players targeting 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 232 FPS with a minimum of 197 FPS, providing a robust margin above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The High preset at 211 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset offers a 10% performance increase with likely minimal visual compromise. The Ultra preset at 148 FPS is playable but reduces the performance headroom, which could be problematic for maintaining frame time consistency in intense firefights.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again emerges as the sweet spot. It achieves an average of 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS, which is smooth and responsive for a tactical shooter. The High preset at 133 FPS is a close second, and the choice between the two could be made based on visual preference. The Ultra preset at 94 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays but may feel less responsive on 144 Hz panels. The Low preset at 168 FPS is unnecessary unless the user is chasing absolute maximum frame rates.

For 3840x2160, the recommendations are more conservative. The High preset at 70 FPS is the only setting that provides a comfortable average above 60 FPS, making it the default choice for 4K gaming. The Medium preset at 77 FPS is also viable, but the High preset offers better visual fidelity for a modest performance cost. The Low preset at 88 FPS is a valid option for those prioritizing frame rate over visuals. The Ultra preset at 49 FPS should be avoided, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and introduces noticeable stutter.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the most balanced option across all resolutions, as it consistently offers the best combination of high average FPS and a recorded minimum FPS. The fact that only the Medium preset has a measured minimum FPS value indicates that it is the only one with stable frame times in the testing methodology. This makes it the safest choice for a consistent experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination in Ready Or Not is as follows:

At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces an average of 88 FPS. The Medium preset averages 77 FPS, with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS. The High preset averages 70 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 49 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 168 FPS. The Medium preset averages 146 FPS, with a minimum of 124 FPS and a maximum of 168 FPS. The High preset averages 133 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 94 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 266 FPS. The Medium preset averages 232 FPS, with a minimum of 197 FPS and a maximum of 267 FPS. The High preset averages 211 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 148 FPS.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, indicating it is the most stable in terms of frame pacing. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p is 34 FPS (from 266 to 232), while the jump from Medium to High is 21 FPS (from 232 to 211). The jump from High to Ultra is 63 FPS (from 211 to 148), which is the largest drop in the entire dataset, highlighting the significant performance cost of the Ultra preset's additional visual effects.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-end desktop processor that provides ample compute headroom for the RTX 4060 in this game. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge), the CPU has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its benchmark scores are robust: a PassMark multithread score of 36470 and a single-thread score of 4691, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The average benchmark score of 69996 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with a 0.2% delta against the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and a -0.2% delta against the Intel Core i7-14700KF.

In the context of Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is primarily to handle game logic, AI, and physics, while the GPU handles rendering. The measured FPS data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking. The frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes, which is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. For example, at High settings, the FPS drops from 211 at 1080p to 133 at 1440p, a consistent 37% reduction, and then to 70 at 4K, another 47% reduction. If the CPU were the limiting factor, these drops would be less pronounced or non-existent at lower resolutions.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core provide sufficient data throughput for the game's tactical shooter AI routines. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, supported by DDR5 dual-channel memory, is more than adequate for feeding the GPU's 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, ensuring no memory-side bottlenecks. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 4 nm process node (TSMC) indicate it runs efficiently, which can help maintain consistent boost clocks under sustained gaming loads.

The single-thread performance is particularly relevant for Ready Or Not, as the game's engine often relies on a few primary threads for main game logic. The PassMark single-thread score of 4691 is strong, and the data suggests that even the most demanding scenarios at 1080p Low (266 FPS average) do not expose any CPU limitations. The CPU's percentile rank of 94 indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors, making it a future-proof partner for the RTX 4060, though the GPU will likely remain the primary upgrade path for higher resolutions.