Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter with a strong emphasis on squad-based CQB, presents a demanding workload that stresses both CPU and GPU. This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B570. The data provided offers a clear view of how this specific combination behaves across resolutions and settings, allowing for a methodical breakdown of its strengths and limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 152 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the average drops to 96 FPS, a reduction of 36.8%. The jump to 3840x2160 at High settings yields an average of 50 FPS, which is a further 47.9% drop from the 1440p result. This steep decline indicates that the Intel Arc B570’s rendering capabilities are the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

The trend is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the frame rate falls from 192 FPS at 1080p to 121 FPS at 1440p, and then to 63 FPS at 4K. This shows that even when graphical load is minimized, the GPU is still the limiting factor at 4K, as the framerate is less than a third of the 1080p result. The scaling factor from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 0.33, whereas at High settings it is also 0.33, reinforcing that the GPU’s fill rate and compute resources are saturated regardless of the specific preset.

This behavior suggests that the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, is not a bottleneck in this scenario. The relative performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, which is characteristic of a system where the GPU is doing all the heavy lifting. If the CPU were the primary limiter, the framerate would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, with the GPU having headroom to spare. The data shows the opposite, indicating a well-balanced pairing at 1080p that becomes progressively more GPU-limited as pixel count rises.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture. Its benchmark scores indicate strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23230 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 18696. Single-thread performance is also robust, as shown by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1212 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4430. This combination of high core count and strong per-core performance is typically well-suited for modern games.

In the context of Ready Or Not, which often involves AI-driven teammates and enemies, the CPU’s 3D V-Cache (96 MB of shared L3 cache) can be a significant asset. The large cache helps reduce memory latency, which can improve frame pacing and minimum FPS in complex scenes. However, the measured data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions. For instance, at 3840x2160 Medium settings, the average FPS is 55, with a minimum of 47 and a maximum of 63. This variance is more indicative of GPU workload than CPU limitations.

The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10081 shows that the processor scales well with all available threads. This is relevant for a tactical shooter where multiple AI agents may be active. Nevertheless, the fact that the FPS drops by roughly half when going from 1440p to 4K at all quality presets confirms that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has ample headroom. The system is not CPU-bound until potentially lower resolutions, but even at 1080p Ultra (107 FPS), the framerate is high enough to suggest that the CPU is delivering frames without holding back the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured data places this combination at rank 2361 out of 2947 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This percentile placement, roughly in the bottom 20% of all combinations, is a reflection of the GPU’s performance tier rather than the CPU’s. The Intel Arc B570 is a mid-range card, and its 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms its position. The CPU, in contrast, ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, indicating a high-end processor.

The combo rank is a holistic metric that considers the synergy between the two components. In this case, the data suggests that the pairing is unbalanced in favor of the CPU. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a top-tier gaming processor, while the Arc B570 is a more entry-level offering in the current market. This means the system’s overall performance in Ready Or Not is capped by the GPU’s capabilities. The rank of 2361 indicates that there are many other combos that achieve higher average FPS, likely those with more powerful GPUs paired with similar or lesser CPUs.

Looking at the GPU’s nearest rivals, the Arc B570’s average benchmark score is 20556, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582). This indicates that the B570 is positioned to compete with those cards. However, the system’s overall rank in this specific game is what matters, and it shows that while the CPU is a powerhouse, the GPU prevents this combo from reaching the top tiers of performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data is presented as measured, with no interpolation. The table below details the average, minimum, and maximum FPS for each resolution and settings preset.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 192 FPS average.
• Medium: 167 FPS average, with a minimum of 142 and a maximum of 192.
• High: 152 FPS average.
• Ultra: 107 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the results are as follows:

• Low: 121 FPS average.
• Medium: 105 FPS average, with a minimum of 90 and a maximum of 121.
• High: 96 FPS average.
• Ultra: 67 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the results are as follows:

• Low: 63 FPS average.
• Medium: 55 FPS average, with a minimum of 47 and a maximum of 63.
• High: 50 FPS average.
• Ultra: 35 FPS average.

These numbers show a clear hierarchy. The 1080p results are all above 100 FPS, which is excellent for a fast-paced tactical shooter. The 1440p results are still playable, with the lowest average being 67 FPS at Ultra. The 4K results are the most demanding, with all presets except Low falling below 60 FPS. The minimum FPS values, only provided for Medium settings, show that frame pacing is consistent, with the minimum being only slightly below the average. For instance, at 1440p Medium, the minimum is 90 FPS against an average of 105 FPS, indicating a stable experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a 60 FPS average?

A: According to the measured data, 2560x1440 is the highest resolution where all settings maintain an average above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves an average above 60 FPS (63 FPS).

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from High to Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 152 on High to 107 on Ultra, a decrease of 45 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The framerate at 3840x2160 is significantly lower than at 1080p, which shows the GPU’s rendering workload is the primary bottleneck. The CPU has more than enough headroom to keep up.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for Medium settings?

A: For Medium settings, the minimum FPS values are 142 at 1920x1080, 90 at 2560x1440, and 47 at 3840x2160.

Q: How does this combo’s overall rank compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo rank is 2361 out of 2947, placing it in the lower percentile of all tested combinations for this game.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s single-thread performance impact the 1080p results?

A: The high 1080p averages, such as 192 FPS on Low, suggest the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1212) is sufficient to feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting a high refresh rate experience at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is viable, with an average of 107 FPS. However, the High preset offers a more comfortable margin at 152 FPS, which is beneficial for maintaining smoothness during intense firefights. Given the small visual difference between High and Ultra in many games, High is the recommended choice for competitive play at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the data supports using the Medium or High presets. Medium provides an average of 105 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience. High settings yield 96 FPS, which is still excellent. The Ultra preset, at 67 FPS, is playable but leaves less headroom for drops in demanding scenes. The Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 90 suggests it is the most stable option for a consistent competitive experience.

For 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset is the only one that achieves an average above 60 FPS (63 FPS). Medium and High average 55 FPS and 50 FPS, respectively, which are acceptable for slower-paced tactical gameplay but not ideal for fast reactions. The Ultra preset, at 35 FPS, is not recommended for a playable experience. For 4K, the best experience per the measured rows is the Low preset, as it is the only one that maintains a playable framerate without sacrificing too much responsiveness.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is fixed at 2500 MHz. The GPU’s benchmark scores show it performs in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. This places it in the mid-range tier, with performance similar to the Intel Arc A750 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile.

In Ready Or Not, the GPU’s role is to handle the rendering of complex environments, lighting, and shadow effects. The 10 GB of VRAM is a notable asset for a modern game, as it can handle high-resolution textures without running out of memory. The measured data shows that the GPU is able to push high framerates at 1080p, but its compute power (11.52 TFLOPS FP32) is a limiting factor as resolution increases. The texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s are sufficient for 1080p gaming but become strained at 4K.

The GPU’s performance in this specific title is directly responsible for the frame rate drops seen at higher resolutions. The 4K results, particularly the 35 FPS average on Ultra, suggest that the GPU is fully saturated. The fact that the 4K Low preset (63 FPS) is only slightly better than the 4K Medium preset (55 FPS) indicates that the GPU is not just fill-rate limited but also compute-bound. The Arc B570 is a capable GPU for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but for 4K in a demanding title like Ready Or Not, its limitations are evident.