Ready Or Not

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a highly unusual combination for Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter where precision and situational awareness matter as much as raw frame rate. The data shows this pairing produces a playable experience at lower resolutions, but struggles significantly at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, the role of each component, and what settings will yield the best experience based strictly on the provided benchmark results.

The Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor from AMD's 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer) using a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. Its cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a substantial 64 MB of L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 26,017 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,614 in single-core, along with a Geekbench multi-core score of 15,233 and single-core score of 2,083. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 45,424, with a single-thread score of 3,470. This processor sits in the 91st percentile when compared to all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 51,947. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (average score 52,073, delta -0.2%), the AMD EPYC 8124P (average score 52,121, delta -0.3%), the Intel Core i9-13900F (average score 51,730, delta 0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-14700 (average score 52,301, delta -0.7%). The processor's launch MSRP is $799.

The Intel Arc B370 is a different story. This GPU is based on the Xe3-LPG architecture (chip Panther Lake) on a 3 nm process from Intel. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its memory is "System Shared," meaning it relies on shared system memory rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." The GPU features 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation units. It has 10 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS. The TDP is listed as 25 W, and it uses an IGP slot width with no power connectors. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it scores 1,184. This places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1,184. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (average score 1,186, delta -0.2%), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (average score 1,190, delta -0.5%), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (average score 1,192, delta -0.7%), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (average score 1,168, delta 1.4%). This GPU is clearly at the low end of the performance spectrum.

FAQ

Q: Is this combination capable of running Ready Or Not at 1080p smoothly?

A: Yes, the measured data shows that at 1920x1080 resolution, the average frame rates range from 63 FPS on Ultra settings to 113 FPS on Low settings. This indicates that the combo can handle the game at 1080p, with the best experience being on Low or Medium settings where the average FPS is above 98.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at with this setup?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the average frame rate consistently exceeds 60 FPS across all settings. At 2560x1440, the average FPS is above 56 on High and 71 on Low, but drops to 40 on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is below 37 even on Low, which is not ideal for a tactical shooter.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5950X compare to its nearest rivals in CPU performance?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 51,947. This is within 0.7% of the Intel Core i7-14700 (score 52,301), and only 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900F (score 51,730). It is 0.2% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (score 52,073) and 0.3% behind the AMD EPYC 8124P (score 52,121). The data indicates these are all closely matched in aggregate.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile, and what does that mean for gaming?

A: The Intel Arc B370 is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1,184. This is a very low ranking, meaning it performs worse than 95% of GPUs in the benchmark database. Its nearest rivals are older cards like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1,190, delta -0.5%) and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1,186, delta -0.2%), which places its raw performance in a legacy tier.

Q: Does the CPU's 16-core, 32-thread configuration have a significant impact on this game's FPS?

A: The CPU is a high-end part with a 91st percentile ranking, but the measured FPS results show that the GPU is the limiting factor. For example, at 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 21, while at 1920x1080 Low, it is 113. This scaling is typical of a GPU bottleneck, where the CPU's power cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations. The CPU's benchmarks, like a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,017, are impressive, but they do not translate to higher FPS when the GPU is this weak.

Q: What is the worst-performing setting for this combo?

A: The worst performance is at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average FPS is 21. This is the only measured configuration that drops below 28 FPS, and it is far from a playable experience for a tactical shooter.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings are viable for this combination. For a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not, maintaining a stable frame rate is critical for aiming and reaction times. The data shows that the best experience is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution. At this resolution, Low settings produce an average of 113 FPS, Medium settings produce 98 FPS, and High settings produce 89 FPS. All of these are above the 60 FPS threshold, with Low and Medium being particularly smooth. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 63 FPS on average, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for intense firefights.

Moving to 2560x1440, the experience degrades. Low settings provide an average of 71 FPS, which is acceptable, and Medium provides 62 FPS. High settings drop to 56 FPS on average, which is borderline for a game where quick reactions are necessary. Ultra settings at 1440p fall to 40 FPS, which is not recommended. At 3840x2160, the results are poor across the board. Low settings average 37 FPS, Medium averages 32 FPS, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages 21 FPS. None of these are suitable for a competitive tactical shooter.

Based on this data, the recommended preset for the best experience is 1920x1080 with Low settings. This provides the highest average FPS at 113, with the Medium preset as an alternative at 98 FPS if visual fidelity is prioritized over the last few frames. The 1440p Medium preset is a viable option for users with a 1440p monitor, but it comes with a lower average FPS of 62. For users who want to play at 4K, the data suggests that this is not a viable option, as even Low settings fail to reach 40 FPS on average. The performance gap between presets is consistent, with Ultra always being the most demanding, and Low always being the most performant.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the primary bottleneck in this system for Ready Or Not. Its benchmark data shows a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,184, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This is an extremely low score, and its nearest rivals are GPUs from over a decade ago, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1,190) and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1,186). The GPU's specifications confirm its low-end nature: it has 1,280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. Its boost clock is 2400 MHz, but its base clock is only 300 MHz. The memory configuration is "System Shared," which means there is no dedicated VRAM, and the bandwidth is "System Dependent," relying on the system's memory bandwidth.

This lack of dedicated VRAM is a significant factor in the measured results. The data shows a dramatic drop in performance as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 113, but at 3840x2160 Low, it drops to 37 FPS. This scaling suggests that the GPU is severely limited by memory bandwidth and capacity when handling higher resolutions. The FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, but these numbers do not translate to playable 4K performance. The GPU's TDP is only 25 W, which is remarkably low, further indicating its limited capability.

The data shows that the GPU's performance is the determining factor in all measured scenarios. For example, at 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 21, which is a 65% drop from the 1080p Low average of 113 FPS. This is not a CPU limitation; it is a direct consequence of the GPU's inability to process the increased pixel count and detail level. The GPU's 10 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate are present, but they do not help in this game's measured performance, as the FPS numbers are consistently low at higher settings. The GPU's percentile ranking of 5% against all GPUs is a clear indicator that this is a very low-performance part, and the measured FPS in Ready Or Not reflects that.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the results are the strongest. On Low settings, the average FPS is 113, with no minimum or maximum values recorded. On Medium settings, the average is 98 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. High settings yield an average of 89 FPS. Ultra settings drop the average to 63 FPS. This shows a clear downward trend as settings increase, but even Ultra remains above 60 FPS on average.

At 2560x1440, the performance decreases noticeably. Low settings average 71 FPS. Medium settings average 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. High settings average 56 FPS. Ultra settings average 40 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 31 FPS, which is significant. The Medium preset's minimum of 53 FPS indicates that there can be dips below 60 FPS, which could be problematic in fast-paced combat.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls to unplayable levels. Low settings average 37 FPS. Medium settings average 32 FPS, with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 37 FPS. High settings average 29 FPS. Ultra settings average 21 FPS. The highest average FPS at 4K is 37, which is below the 40 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for a playable experience. The Medium preset's minimum of 28 FPS shows that frame rates can dip into the 20s, which is a significant disadvantage in a tactical shooter.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each step up in settings reduces the average FPS, and each increase in resolution has a larger impact than the settings change. For instance, moving from 1080p Low (113 FPS) to 1440p Low (71 FPS) is a 42 FPS drop, while moving from 1440p Low (71 FPS) to 4K Low (37 FPS) is a 34 FPS drop. This indicates that the GPU is more sensitive to resolution scaling than to settings scaling within a given resolution. The minimum and maximum values are only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution, but they show that the frame rate can vary, with the 1080p Medium ranging from 83 to 113 FPS, the 1440p Medium from 53 to 71 FPS, and the 4K Medium from 28 to 37 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2,710 out of 2,947 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, with a rank that is 237 places from the bottom of the list. This is a very low ranking, which is consistent with the GPU's 5th percentile performance. The CPU's strong performance, as evidenced by its 91st percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 51,947, does not boost the combo's rank because the GPU is the limiting factor in this game.

The rank of 2,710 means that there are 2,709 other combinations of CPUs and GPUs that produce better measured performance in Ready Or Not. This is a direct consequence of the Intel Arc B370's low FPS results, particularly at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K, the combo cannot maintain a 30 FPS average on High or Ultra settings, which is a poor result. Even at 1080p, the combo's performance is only average, with the top-tier combos likely achieving much higher frame rates. The combo's rank is a reflection of the GPU's limitations, and it is not a configuration that would be recommended for this game based on the data.

The gap between this combo and the top performers is substantial. The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database have average scores around 1,184 to 1,192, which are all in the 5th percentile. In contrast, a high-end GPU would have a score in the thousands, and a high-end CPU like the Ryzen 9 5950X is already present here. The rank of 2,710 out of 2,947 is a clear indicator that this is a bottom-tier combination for Ready Or Not, and the measured FPS data supports this conclusion. The only saving grace is that the CPU is powerful, so if the GPU were upgraded, the CPU would not be a bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X plays a supporting role in this combination, as the data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter. The CPU has 16 cores and 32 threads, which is a high core count for gaming, but Ready Or Not's measured performance does not appear to be CPU-bound. The CPU's boost clock of 4.90 GHz and base clock of 3.40 GHz are solid, and its 64 MB of L3 cache is generous. In synthetic tests, the CPU scores 10,810 in 3DMark 16-thread, 3,595 in 3DMark 4-thread, and 944 in 3DMark single-thread. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 26,017, and its single-core score is 1,614. These scores place it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, meaning it is a powerful processor.

In the context of Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data. The measured FPS results show that the CPU is not the bottleneck, because the FPS scales dramatically with resolution and settings. For example, the FPS drops from 113 at 1080p Low to 21 at 4K Ultra. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively constant across resolutions, but it does not. The CPU's performance is sufficient to handle the game's logic and AI, but the GPU cannot render frames fast enough at higher resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals are all within a small margin of performance. The Intel Core i9-13900F has an average score of 51,730, which is 0.4% lower than the Ryzen 9 5950X's 51,947. The Intel Core i7-14700 is 0.7% higher at 52,301. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming, and they do not affect the measured FPS in Ready Or Not, which is dominated by the GPU. The CPU's high thread count and clock speeds ensure that it will not cause frame drops in most scenarios, but with a GPU as weak as the Arc B370, the CPU's potential is largely untapped. The data shows that this is a CPU that can handle much more demanding GPUs, but in this specific combination, it is held back by the graphics card. The 3DMark max-thread score of 11,597 and Passmark multi-thread score of 45,424 are strong indicators of its capability, but they do not translate to higher FPS when the GPU is the limiting factor.