Ready Or Not

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a stark contrast in capability within the context of Ready Or Not. The CPU is a high-end desktop part, while the GPU is an integrated-class solution. This analysis examines the measured frame rates across resolutions and settings to understand where the bottleneck lies and what the user experience will be.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a significant and predictable impact as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop tells a clear story about the system's limiting component. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 113 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops the average to 71 FPS, a reduction of 42 frames per second. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 37 FPS, which is a 76 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. This scaling pattern indicates that the rendering load is heavily influencing performance, as the frame rate nearly halves with each major resolution step.

Looking at the High settings across resolutions, the trend continues. At 1920x1080 High, the average is 89 FPS. At 2560x1440 High, it drops to 56 FPS. At 3840x2160 High, the average is just 29 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings is 60 FPS, which is a substantial 67% reduction in frame rate. This severe drop suggests that the GPU is being overwhelmed by the pixel count at higher resolutions. The Intel Arc B370, with its system-shared memory and integrated architecture, is not designed to handle the fill-rate demands of 4K in a modern tactical shooter.

The data implies that the processor is not the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 9 7900X has ample headroom, as evidenced by its strong synthetic benchmarks including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29300 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2617. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would not drop so dramatically with resolution, as the CPU's workload per frame remains relatively constant. Instead, the FPS collapse at 4K is a classic sign of a GPU-limited scenario, where the graphics card's shading units and memory bandwidth are saturated.

The Medium preset provides a middle ground, with 98 FPS at 1080p, 62 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result includes minimum and maximum values of 28 and 37 FPS, respectively. This narrow band suggests the frame pacing is relatively stable, but the absolute performance is low. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Medium shows a 30 FPS drop, which is a 48% decrease. In contrast, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Medium is a 36 FPS drop, or 37%. The increasing percentage drop as resolution rises reinforces that the GPU's pixel-processing capacity is the limiting factor.

Ultra settings push the combo to its lowest measured points. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 63 FPS. At 2560x1440 Ultra, it is 40 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average plummets to 21 FPS. This final result is barely playable. The gap between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra is 42 FPS. The data suggests that the Arc B370's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 20 ROPs are simply insufficient for 4K Ultra. The GPU's 40 TMUs and 1280 shading units are tasked with processing effects that are too heavy for the available compute throughput.

In summary, the resolution scaling analysis indicates a system where the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The CPU has the raw power to push far more frames, but the integrated graphics card cannot translate that potential into high frame rates as the pixel workload grows. The FPS drops are consistent with a GPU that is fully saturated, not a CPU that is stalling.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset is 89. This is a playable level for many users, though far from the high refresh rates the CPU could theoretically support.

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Ready Or Not?*

A: The data indicates it is not. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 37 on Low settings. The High and Ultra presets yield averages of 29 FPS and 21 FPS, respectively. These numbers are below the generally acceptable threshold for smooth, responsive gameplay.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to the Low preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 71 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 40 FPS. This represents a 31 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load on the GPU.

Q: What does the 3DMark Steel Nomad score indicate about this GPU's performance?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. This score places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186, and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1190. This indicates the GPU's performance class is comparable to legacy hardware.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X the cause of low frame rates in this game?

A: No. The processor's benchmarks show high performance, including a Passmark multithread score of 51406 and a 3DMark max threads score of 12536. The FPS data shows a clear dependence on resolution and settings, which points to the GPU as the limiting component.

Q: What are the highest average FPS values recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS in the measured data is 113, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset. The next highest is 98 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 89 FPS at 1080p High.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2710 out of 2947 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations tested in this game. The rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's low performance relative to the CPU's high performance. The data shows that the GPU is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs based on its average benchmark score of 1184, while the CPU is in the 91st percentile of all CPUs.

This pairing creates a massive imbalance. The CPU is a top-tier part, with an average benchmark score of 53288, putting it in the same performance class as the AMD EPYC 7313P, which has an average score of 53206 and a deltaPct of 0.2. Meanwhile, the GPU's average score of 1184 is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which has a score of 1186 and a deltaPct of -0.2. The rank of 2710 out of 2947 reflects this lopsided configuration. It means that most other CPU and GPU pairings tested in this game produce better frame rates.

The rank suggests that the Arc B370 is the primary reason for the low standing. A more balanced system would have a GPU that can better match the Ryzen 9 7900X's capabilities. The data implies that this combo is not a high-performance gaming platform for Ready Or Not, despite the CPU's strength. The low percentile of the GPU (5th) compared to the CPU's high percentile (91st) is a clear indicator that the overall in-game rank is dragged down by the graphics component. The measured FPS data, which shows sub-60 FPS averages at 1440p for all settings except Low, substantiates this ranking.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's resolution and performance target. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance, with an average of 98 FPS and a minimum of 83 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with a frame rate buffer above 60 FPS. The High preset at 1080p averages 89 FPS, which is also playable, but the Medium preset's higher average and minimum (83 FPS) make it the safer choice for consistent performance. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 113 FPS, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the additional 15 FPS over Medium.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more constrained. The Low preset is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS, hitting 71 FPS. The Medium preset drops to an average of 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS, which is on the edge of playability for some users. The High preset at 1440p averages 56 FPS, which is marginally acceptable but may experience noticeable dips. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 1440p, the Low preset is the recommended choice. If the user can tolerate a lower frame rate, the Medium preset provides a better visual experience, but the data shows it dips below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves a competitive frame rate. The Low preset averages 37 FPS, which is below the threshold for a responsive tactical shooter. The Medium preset averages 32 FPS, and High and Ultra average 29 and 21 FPS, respectively. For 4K gaming, this combo is not recommended based on the data, as even the lowest settings fail to provide a smooth experience. The best experience at 4K would be with the Low preset, but the user will have to accept a significantly compromised gameplay experience.

The ideal setting for most users would be 1080p with the Medium preset. This yields an average of 98 FPS, which is higher than the 1440p Low and 4K Low results, and it also provides a minimum FPS of 83, ensuring that frame drops are less likely to be noticeable. The 1080p High preset is a viable alternative for those who prefer higher visual fidelity, offering an average of 89 FPS. The data suggests that prioritizing a lower resolution with higher settings is the best strategy to get the most out of this CPU-GPU combination in Ready Or Not.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo is organized by resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 113 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 98 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. High settings produce an average of 89 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 63 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a steady decrease in performance, with a total difference of 50 FPS between the lowest and highest presets.

At 2560x1440, the results are lower across the board. Low settings produce an average of 71 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. High settings produce an average of 56 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 40 FPS. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, with the Low preset losing 42 FPS and the Ultra preset losing 23 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p has a minimum of 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the results are the lowest measured. Low settings produce an average of 37 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 32 FPS, with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 37 FPS. High settings produce an average of 29 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 21 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 4K is stark; the Low preset drops from 113 FPS to 37 FPS, a 76 FPS reduction. The Ultra preset drops from 63 FPS to 21 FPS, a 42 FPS reduction. The 4K results show that the GPU is unable to maintain a playable frame rate regardless of the settings.

The data also shows that the Medium preset has the only recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the minimum is 83 FPS and the maximum is 113 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum is 53 FPS and the maximum is 71 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 28 FPS and the maximum is 37 FPS. These ranges suggest that the Medium preset provides a stable frame time, with the minimum being close to the average in each case.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This high core count and clock speed provide substantial computational power, as reflected in its benchmarks. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29300 and the Passmark multithread score of 51406 demonstrate its capability in multi-threaded workloads. In Ready Or Not, a game that can utilize multiple cores for game logic and AI, this CPU has the resources to maintain high frame rates if the GPU allows.

The CPU's single-thread performance is also strong, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1093 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2617. This is important for the main game thread, which often handles the simulation and input logic. The Ryzen 9 7900X's 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core provide a large, fast memory pool for the game's data. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, using dual-channel DDR5 memory, is sufficient for feeding the processor data.

However, the data from the measured FPS strongly suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration. If the CPU were limiting performance, the frame rates would be similar across different resolutions, as the CPU's workload is largely independent of resolution. Instead, the FPS drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, which means the GPU is the constraining factor. The CPU is likely idling or underutilized while waiting for the GPU to finish rendering each frame. The processor's high benchmark scores, including a 3DMark max threads score of 12536, indicate that it has the headroom to handle more demanding graphics cards without becoming a limitation.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 25 W TDP. It is based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and is manufactured on a 3 nm process. Its performance is quite low, as indicated by its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. Its boost clock is 2400 MHz, and its base clock is 300 MHz. The memory is system-shared, meaning it uses the system's main RAM for graphics memory, with bandwidth that is system dependent.

This GPU's specifications directly explain the measured FPS results. The 20 ROPs are responsible for pixel output, and at 4K resolution, the number of pixels to process is enormous. The low ROP count and the system-shared memory bandwidth create a severe bottleneck. The FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS is also low for modern gaming. The data shows that the GPU cannot handle the demands of Ready Or Not at higher resolutions. At 1080p, it can produce acceptable frame rates at lower settings, but as the resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate and compute resources are overwhelmed.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are legacy parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570. This comparison underscores the Arc B370's performance class. In Ready Or Not, the GPU's role is to render the game world, and its limitations are the primary reason the combo ranks 2710 out of 2947. The measured data shows that the GPU is the sole reason for the low frame rates, as the CPU is far more capable. The 4K results, where even the Low preset averages only 37 FPS, are a direct result of the GPU's inability to process the pixel load. The system-shared memory, which has no dedicated VRAM, further constrains performance, especially at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth demands increase.