Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the resolution and settings you choose. With the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, the data reveals a system that is exceptionally strong at 1080p and 1440p but begins to show its limitations at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS to show exactly where this combo excels and where you might need to dial back graphical fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, this combo produces 213.7 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 132.1 FPS, a reduction of roughly 38%. At 3840x2160, the average FPS falls further to 73.1, which is about 45% lower than the 1440p result. This steep decline indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The scaling tells a clear story about the bottleneck. At 1080p, the system is likely CPU-limited, as the Ryzen 7 9800X3D with its 8 cores and 16 threads is feeding frames faster than the GPU can render them. The 213.7 FPS at High settings is far beyond what a 60Hz or even 144Hz display needs. When you jump to 1440p, the GPU starts to work harder, but the 132.1 FPS average is still very playable and suggests a good balance. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting component, as the frame rate drops significantly across all settings.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (268.9 FPS) and Ultra (145.7 FPS) is 123.2 FPS. At 1440p, that gap shrinks to 73 FPS (167.3 vs 94.3). At 4K, the spread is only 37.7 FPS (86.7 vs 49.0). This compression at 4K proves that the RTX 4060's raw rendering capacity, not the CPU, is what stops the system from maintaining high frame rates when visual effects are maxed out.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock runs at 2460 MHz, and it has 3072 shading units. These specs explain why the card performs admirably at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain high FPS at 4K Ultra. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for most scenarios in this game, but the limited memory bandwidth becomes apparent when pushing 3840x2160.

Benchmark results place the RTX 4060 in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23321, a delta of -0.6%, meaning the RTX 4060 is essentially tied with that mobile GPU. More tellingly, the Intel Arc B580 scores 23021, a delta of 0.7% from the RTX 4060, indicating these cards are performance peers. This mid-range positioning explains why 4K Ultra at 49 FPS is the weakest result in the measured data.

The GPU's role is most evident in the Ultra settings results. At 4K Ultra, the system only manages 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target most players prefer. At 1440p Ultra, the 94.3 FPS result is much healthier, and at 1080p Ultra, 145.7 FPS is excellent. This pattern shows that the RTX 4060 is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not a 4K powerhouse. If you want to play at 4K, dropping to High settings (73.1 FPS) is necessary for a smooth experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a Zen 5 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, base clock of 4.70 GHz, and boost clock of 5.20 GHz. It has a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a key advantage for gaming workloads. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1212 and multi-thread score of 10081 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not that relies on physics and AI calculations.

The CPU's benchmark results show it sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37780. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6353P, scores 37811, a delta of -0.1%, placing them statistically identical. The Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38028, a delta of -0.7%, meaning the 9800X3D is slightly behind that chip in overall CPU benchmarks. However, these synthetic benchmarks don't fully capture gaming performance, where the large L3 cache often gives the 9800X3D an edge.

In this game, the CPU's role is to keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the 268.9 FPS Low and 213.7 FPS High results suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the RTX 4060 well beyond typical display refresh rates. The 16 threads ensure that background processes and game logic don't create stutters. The data indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution tested; even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate is limited by the GPU, not the processor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 983 out of 1748 tested combinations in Ready Or Not. This places it in the middle of the pack, which is surprising given the strong CPU. The ranking suggests that the GPU holds back what would otherwise be a top-tier gaming system. The data shows that while the CPU is in the 90th percentile, the GPU is only in the 66th percentile, creating an imbalance that affects the overall ranking.

This mid-tier ranking of 983 out of 1748 means there are many other combinations that achieve higher frame rates in this specific game. The pairing is effective for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as the measured FPS shows, but it is not optimized for 4K or for competing with higher-end GPU combinations. The delta between the CPU and GPU performance levels is the main reason this combo doesn't rank higher.

For a builder, this ranking indicates that the system is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1080p and solid 1440p play, but it is not a high-end 4K machine. If you already own the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the RTX 4060 is a reasonable mid-range pairing that won't waste the CPU's potential at lower resolutions. However, the data clearly shows that a stronger GPU would push this combo much higher in the rankings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Ready Or Not?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 268.9 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At High settings, it still achieves 213.7 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K High settings, it averages 73.1 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 37780, which is -0.1% compared to the Intel Xeon 6353P's 37811. It is also -0.7% compared to the Intel Core i5-13600KF's 38028.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23321, a delta of -0.6%.

Q: What settings are recommended for 1440p?

A: For 1440p, the data shows that High settings yield 132.1 FPS, Medium yields 148.5 FPS, and Low yields 167.3 FPS. Even Ultra settings produce 94.3 FPS, which is playable.

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p?

A: It is excellent for both. At 1080p, all settings exceed 145 FPS, with Low reaching 268.9 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 94 FPS, with Low hitting 167.3 FPS. The system is best utilized at these resolutions rather than 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers outstanding performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 268.9 FPS, Medium settings reach 233.7 FPS, High settings hit 213.7 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage a strong 145.7 FPS. These numbers indicate the system is well above the requirements for any high-refresh-rate monitor at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain impressive. Low settings average 167.3 FPS, Medium settings reach 148.5 FPS, and High settings hold at 132.1 FPS. Even Ultra settings maintain a smooth 94.3 FPS, making this resolution an excellent choice for balancing visual fidelity and performance. The system is clearly not GPU-bound at this resolution, as the frame rates are still high.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Low settings produce 86.7 FPS, Medium settings drop to 80 FPS, and High settings fall to 73.1 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, yielding only 49 FPS. The data shows a significant drop from 1440p to 4K, confirming that the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are not enough to maintain high frame rates at this resolution with maxed-out effects.