Ready Or Not

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 pairing delivers exceptional frame rates in Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter where target acquisition and situational awareness depend on smooth, high-refresh output. Measured data shows this combination handles every preset at 1080p and 1440p with triple-digit averages, and even at 4K Ultra it remains comfortably playable, ranking in the top 7% of tested combos.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested configurations in Ready Or Not?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3,714 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.6% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: What average frame rate does this combo achieve at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average frame rate is 86 FPS. This is the lowest average recorded across all tested resolution and setting combinations for this pairing.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score of 69,996 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875), 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515), and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355). It trails the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163) by 0.2%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking relative to all graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its closest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER at 54,209, a 0.1% difference.

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Ready Or Not?*

A: The highest measured average is 469 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at 4K with Low settings, the combo still produces 155 FPS average.

Q: Are the frame rate measurements based on actual testing or estimates?

A: The data is measured, not estimated. The `dataIsMeasured` field confirms that the FPS figures come from direct benchmarking rather than theoretical calculations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using TSMC's 4 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts to 5.50 GHz, which directly supports high frame rates in Ready Or Not's CPU-bound scenarios, such as AI-driven enemy behavior and dynamic mission scripting. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache, plus 1 MB L2 per core, helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing latency during intense firefights.

In general compute benchmarks, the 9700F demonstrates strong single-thread and multi-thread performance: a PassMark single-thread score of 4,691 and a multithread score of 36,470. These scores place the chip in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that its per-core strength is well above average. For Ready Or Not, which relies on both single-thread responsiveness for input handling and multi-thread capacity for simulation, this balance is favorable. The CPU's 65W TDP and unlocked multiplier suggest headroom for overclocking, though the measured FPS data already shows no obvious CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 9700F's average benchmark score of 69,996 positions it within 0.9% of the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355) and 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515). The delta against the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163) is a negligible 0.2% difference. In practice, this means the 9700F should not limit the RTX 4080 in most in-game scenarios, as the measured FPS at 1080p (up to 469 average on Low) indicates the CPU can feed frames well beyond typical display refresh rates.

The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which aligns with the platform's PCIe Gen 5 lanes (24 lanes from CPU). While memory bandwidth is not a direct FPS metric in the measured data, it contributes to overall system responsiveness during level loads and asset streaming. The 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die reflect a dense, modern design that balances power efficiency with compute capability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It packs 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. The GPU's boost clock reaches 2505 MHz, with a base clock of 2205 MHz. Memory is a key asset for Ready Or Not, which features detailed environments and numerous AI actors: the RTX 4080 carries 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, yielding 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

This memory capacity ensures that even at 4K Ultra, the game's textures and draw distances do not exceed VRAM limits. The GPU's pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s provide the fill-rate headroom needed to maintain high frame rates in scenes with heavy smoke, lighting effects, and multiple NPCs. The FP32 compute throughput is 48.74 TFLOPS, which supports both rasterization and the ray-traced effects that Ready Or Not can employ for realistic reflections and shadows.

In the broader GPU landscape, the RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209 (0.1% lower), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828) is 1.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698) is 2.6% higher. These differences are small, indicating that the 4080's raw compute performance is competitive with similarly positioned cards. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6 ensure compatibility with modern game engines.

The RTX 4080's 16-pin power connector and 320W TDP require a robust power supply (suggested 700W), but the measured FPS results show the card delivering high performance across all settings. Its triple-slot cooler and 310 mm length are physical considerations for case compatibility, though they do not affect the benchmark numbers. The GPU is rated end-of-life, but its performance in this game remains strong, as demonstrated by the FPS data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo in Ready Or Not reveal a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the average FPS ranges from 261 (Ultra) to 469 (Low). The Medium preset yields 409 FPS average with a minimum of 348 and maximum of 471. High settings produce 372 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is overwhelmingly GPU-bound only at the highest settings, while at Low and Medium, the CPU is feeding frames at rates that exceed most high-refresh monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain high but show the expected drop as pixel count increases. Low settings deliver 296 FPS, Medium 258 FPS (min 220, max 297), High 235 FPS, and Ultra 165 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 131 FPS, a 44% reduction, which underscores the GPU load increase from higher resolution and more demanding effects. The minimum FPS at Medium (220) still exceeds the refresh rate of most 1440p gaming monitors, suggesting smooth gameplay even in busy scenes.

At 3840x2160, the combo's performance is more moderate but still impressive. Low settings produce 155 FPS, Medium 135 FPS (min 115, max 155), High 123 FPS, and Ultra 86 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure of 86 FPS is the only average below 100 FPS across the entire dataset. This indicates that for 4K gaming, users should expect to adjust settings if they target 120+ FPS, but the default Ultra preset remains playable. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (115) shows that even during demanding sequences, the combo holds above 100 FPS.

Across all settings, the scaling from Low to Ultra is roughly 1.8x at 1080p (469 to 261), 1.79x at 1440p (296 to 165), and 1.80x at 4K (155 to 86). This consistent ratio suggests the GPU is the primary limiter when moving from Low to Ultra, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom at every resolution. The data also shows that the jump from Medium to High costs about 9% at 4K (135 to 123), while High to Ultra costs 30% (123 to 86), indicating diminishing returns at the top preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 246 out of 3,714 tested configurations places it in the top 6.6% of all combinations evaluated for Ready Or Not. This is a strong result, considering that the tested pool includes a wide range of CPUs and GPUs, including newer and more expensive parts. The rank reflects the balanced performance of the Ryzen 7 9700F and RTX 4080, where neither component severely bottlenecks the other in this game's workload.

In context, the RTX 4080's 86th percentile GPU ranking and the 9700F's 94th percentile CPU ranking are both high, but the combo's overall game rank (93.4th percentile) is slightly lower than the CPU percentile, suggesting that the GPU is the more constraining factor in Ready Or Not. The CPU's nearest rivals have benchmark scores within 0.9% of the 9700F, so any of those chips would likely yield similar FPS. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% higher score), would also produce nearly identical frame rates, meaning the combo's rank is stable relative to minor hardware variations.

The measured FPS data supports the rank: at 4K Ultra, the 86 FPS average is above the 60 FPS baseline for playability, while at 1440p and 1080p, the averages are high enough for competitive play on 144Hz or 240Hz monitors. The rank of 246 implies that a small fraction of combos (approximately 6.6%) outperform this setup, likely featuring higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 or newer generation cards that achieve higher 4K Ultra frame rates. However, for the price-to-performance segment this CPU and GPU occupy, the result is competitive.

It is also notable that the combo's performance at 1080p Medium (409 FPS) and 1440p High (235 FPS) exceeds what most displays can show, meaning the rank is likely limited by 4K Ultra performance rather than lower-resolution throughput. Users with 1080p or 1440p monitors will find this combo over-delivers, while 4K users will need to balance settings versus refresh rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080 displays, the Ultra preset at 261 FPS average still exceeds 240Hz capabilities, so choosing Ultra is reasonable if visual fidelity is prioritized. However, the Medium preset (409 FPS) offers a significant FPS boost with only a modest visual reduction, making it ideal for extreme refresh-rate (360Hz+) monitors. Low settings at 469 FPS are only necessary for competitive play where every frame matters, and the visual trade-off is substantial.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset at 165 FPS average is playable on 144Hz-165Hz monitors, and the visual quality at this resolution is high. If the display supports 240Hz, the High preset (235 FPS) provides a better match, though the difference between High and Ultra in visual terms is noticeable. The Medium preset (258 FPS) is a strong choice for 240Hz panels, as it maintains a 220 FPS minimum, ensuring no dips below the refresh rate. Low settings at 296 FPS are overkill for most 1440p monitors but can be used for maximum responsiveness.

For 3840x2160, the Ultra preset at 86 FPS is playable on 60Hz-90Hz displays, but for 120Hz+ 4K panels, the High preset (123 FPS) is recommended. Medium (135 FPS) offers a small FPS gain over High with slightly lower visual settings, which may be preferable if the display is 144Hz. Low settings at 155 FPS provide the smoothest 4K experience but sacrifice significant visual quality, including shadows and textures that are important for spotting enemies in tactical scenarios.

The data shows that the Medium preset consistently provides the best balance of FPS and visual fidelity across all resolutions, with minimum FPS values (348 at 1080p, 220 at 1440p, 115 at 4K) that are at least 15% above the average of the next lower preset (High). For users who want a single setting across multiple resolutions, Medium is the safest recommendation. Those with 4K 120Hz displays should choose High, while 1440p 240Hz users can opt for Medium or High depending on the visual preference. Ultra is best reserved for 1080p or 1440p 144Hz setups, where the FPS remains well above the refresh rate, or for 4K 60Hz displays.