Ready Or Not

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but with enough headroom at 1080p to suggest the CPU begins to matter. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 410.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 261.6 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 36%. Moving to 3840x2160, the average falls further to 135.9 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p figure. This steep decline as resolution increases is classic behavior for a scenario where the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the 1080p result of 518.5 FPS is extraordinarily high, indicating the CPU is likely the limiting factor at this resolution. However, by 4K, the Low preset still delivers 169.9 FPS, showing that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU cannot maintain the same frame rates as at lower resolutions. The Medium preset follows the same trajectory: 456.9 FPS at 1080p, 285.1 FPS at 1440p, and 147.8 FPS at 4K.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p, it manages 287.6 FPS, which is significantly lower than the Low preset's 518.5 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 183.9 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 96 FPS. The Ultra preset's 4K result is the only measured configuration that dips below the 100 FPS threshold, suggesting that the combination of the RTX 4090's raw power and the Ryzen 9 5950X's 16 cores can handle Ultra settings at 1440p with ease, but 4K Ultra is where the GPU starts to struggle. The data indicates that from 1440p to 4K, the GPU is the clear limiting component, while at 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced, particularly at Low settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 38,607 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 5,450 in single-core tests. These figures place it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,062.

In the context of Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p resolution. At Low settings with 1920x1080 resolution, the system achieves 518.5 FPS. This is the highest measured frame rate across all configurations, and it suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach this extreme level. The 16 cores and 32 threads may not be fully utilized by a tactical shooter, but the high boost clock of 4.90 GHz provides the single-thread performance necessary for game logic and physics calculations.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 9 5950X shows a deltaPct of -0.2% against the Intel Core i5-14600K, meaning it performs essentially identically in average benchmark scores (49,062 vs 49,166). Against the AMD EPYC 4345P, the deltaPct is -1.1%, indicating the 5950X is slightly slower. This parity in CPU compute suggests that for Ready Or Not, the processor is not a differentiator at 1440p or 4K, where the GPU takes over as the bottleneck. However, at 1080p with Low settings, the CPU's ability to push 518.5 FPS highlights that it is not holding back the system, even with a flagship GPU like the RTX 4090.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the most powerful consumer GPU in the data set, featuring 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 2520 MHz, and it has 16,384 shading units. In synthetic tests, it scores 38,194 in Passmark G3D and 317,684 in Geekbench OpenCL. It falls in the 91st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 66,473.

The GPU's role in Ready Or Not is dominant, particularly at higher resolutions. At 4K with High settings, the system achieves 135.9 FPS. This is a playable frame rate, but it is far below the 410.1 FPS seen at 1080p High. The RTX 4090's 24 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for any texture load the game can throw at it, and the 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth ensures that data transfer is not a bottleneck. The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 82.58 TFLOPS FP32, are clearly being taxed at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 96 FPS.

The nearest rivals to the RTX 4090 in the benchmark data are professional and workstation cards, such as the NVIDIA Tesla T4 with a deltaPct of -0.4% and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 at -0.9%. These comparisons are not directly relevant to gaming, but they indicate that the RTX 4090 is at the top of the consumer stack. In Ready Or Not, the GPU's performance ceiling is only reached at 4K Ultra, where it produces 96 FPS. At all other settings and resolutions, the frame rates are above 135 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver exceptionally high frame rates. The Low preset achieves 518.5 FPS, Medium 456.9 FPS, High 410.1 FPS, and Ultra 287.6 FPS. For a competitive tactical shooter, the High preset offers a good balance, providing 410.1 FPS while likely improving visual quality over Medium. Ultra at 1080p is still very fast at 287.6 FPS, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 122.5 FPS, which may not be worth the visual gain.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 261.6 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. Medium comes in at 285.1 FPS, and Low at 328.2 FPS. Ultra at 1440p drops to 183.9 FPS, which is still smooth but represents a significant step down. For 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it provides a substantial visual improvement over Medium while maintaining a frame rate above 240 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. High settings produce 135.9 FPS, Medium 147.8 FPS, Low 169.9 FPS, and Ultra 96 FPS. The Ultra preset's 96 FPS is the only result below 100 FPS in the entire data set. For 4K gaming, the High preset is the best option, as it offers a good balance of visual fidelity and performance at 135.9 FPS. Medium is slightly faster at 147.8 FPS but may reduce graphical quality. Low at 169.9 FPS is an option for players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, but the GPU is powerful enough that High is the preferred choice for most users.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 52nd out of 1,748 tested combinations in Ready Or Not. This places it in the top 3% of all systems tested, which is an exceptional result given the large number of configurations in the database. The high ranking is primarily driven by the RTX 4090's dominance, as the CPU's performance is comparable to many mid-range processors in gaming workloads.

The rank of 52 out of 1,748 indicates that there are 51 other combinations that outperform this setup in this specific game. These likely include newer CPU platforms or configurations with even higher-end hardware, but the data does not specify what those combinations are. The 5950X, while powerful, is from the 5000 series, and its Zen 3 architecture may be a slight limitation compared to newer Zen 4 or Intel 14th-gen parts. However, the overall ranking shows that this combo is among the most capable systems for Ready Or Not, delivering high frame rates across all resolutions and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 518.5 FPS
• Medium: 456.9 FPS
• High: 410.1 FPS
• Ultra: 287.6 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 328.2 FPS
• Medium: 285.1 FPS
• High: 261.6 FPS
• Ultra: 183.9 FPS

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 169.9 FPS
• Medium: 147.8 FPS
• High: 135.9 FPS
• Ultra: 96 FPS

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern. From 1080p to 1440p, there is an average frame rate reduction of approximately 36% across all settings. From 1440p to 4K, the reduction is even steeper, averaging around 48%. The Ultra preset consistently shows the largest percentage drops, while the Low preset shows the smallest, indicating that the GPU is more heavily taxed by higher settings at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 518.5 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this combo run Ready Or Not at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but the average FPS is 96 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is below the 100 FPS threshold, so it is playable but not as smooth as lower settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5950X compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 49,062, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600K's score of 49,166. It is 1.1% slower than the AMD EPYC 4345P.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 falls in the 91st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 66,473.

Q: Which settings preset gives the best experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 261.6 FPS, which is above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. This provides a good balance between visual quality and performance.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 52nd out of 1,748 tested combinations in Ready Or Not.