Ready Or Not

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Arc B580 combination produces a wide range of frame rates in Ready Or Not, depending on resolution and settings. Measured data shows the combo ranks 1361 out of 1748 tested systems, placing it in the lower portion of the field. The CPU, an 8-core/16-thread Zen 5 part with a 5.50 GHz boost, sits in the 89th percentile of all processors, while the GPU, a 12GB Xe2-HPG part, lands in the 66th percentile. This gap suggests the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values show a steep decline as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 213.7 at 1920x1080 to 133.5 at 2560x1440, and further to 72.8 at 3840x2160. The same pattern appears at Medium (189.3 to 120.4 to 64.3), High (170.2 to 109.1 to 55.2), and Ultra (120.6 to 79 to 42.4). The consistent drop across all settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor when pixel count rises. At 1080p, even Ultra delivers 120.6 FPS, which is well above typical refresh rates, so the CPU is not holding back the system. The scaling behavior points to a GPU-bound scenario at 1440p and 4K, where the Arc B580's 12GB memory and 456 GB/s bandwidth are likely the deciding factors.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: The measured average is 109.1 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The B580's average benchmark score is 23021, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 4060's 23181.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 1361 out of 1748, meaning 387 systems perform worse.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X scores 4459 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 1280 in 3DMark single-thread.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has a launch MSRP of $359.

Settings Recommendations

At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed 120 FPS, with Ultra at 120.6, so the highest visual quality is the best choice. At 2560x1440, Medium (120.4) and High (109.1) both stay above 100 FPS, while Ultra drops to 79. For a 144Hz display, Medium or High are preferable; for 60Hz, Ultra is acceptable. At 3840x2160, only Low (72.8) and Medium (64.3) reach above 60 FPS; High (55.2) and Ultra (42.4) fall short. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, Low or Medium are the only viable presets, with Medium offering a visual upgrade at a lower frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1361 out of 1748 tested combinations. This places it in the lower portion of the field. The GPU's 66th percentile and CPU's 89th percentile indicate that the GPU is the weaker link. The nearest GPU rival, the RTX 4060, is only 0.7% faster on average, yet the combo's rank suggests that other factors, such as driver optimization or game-specific engine behavior, may affect Ready Or Not. The data shows that this pairing is not among the top performers for this title.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 31588, and single-core is 4459, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. In Ready Or Not, the FPS at 1080p Low reaches 213.7, which is far above typical refresh rates, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The drop to 4K is consistent across settings, which points to the GPU as the limiting factor. The CPU's high single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread 1280) is likely sufficient for the game's AI and physics. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14500HX (0.2% higher average score) and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (0.4% lower), show that the 9700X is competitive, but the game's performance is more dependent on the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average frame rates.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 72.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 64.3 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 55.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 42.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 133.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 120.4 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 109.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 79 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 213.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 189.3 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 170.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 120.6 |

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p delivers the highest FPS, with Low at 213.7 and Ultra at 120.6. At 1440p, the range is 79 to 133.5. At 4K, the range is 42.4 to 72.8. The spread between Low and Ultra is substantial at every resolution, and the frame rate drops consistently as settings increase. Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter, and the measured values indicate that the Arc B580 can handle 1080p and 1440p well, but struggles at 4K. The CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures that the system is not CPU-limited at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the deciding factor when pixel count rises.