Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter where positioning and reaction time matter as much as frame rate, but the data for this AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination shows a system that is clearly capable of delivering smooth gameplay across most settings and resolutions. The measured results place this combo at rank 1598 out of 2947 tested combinations, putting it in the upper half of all systems in the database. This pairing of a 16-core mobile CPU with a 12 GB Blackwell GPU produces a wide spread of performance, from a very playable 48 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high-refresh-friendly 262 FPS at 1080p Low. The following analysis breaks down what those numbers mean for how the game actually runs, where the bottlenecks are, and which settings you should choose for your display.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, and it tells a clear story about which component is doing the heavy lifting in Ready Or Not. At 1080p High, the system produces 208 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 131 FPS, a reduction of 37%. Going all the way to 4K High yields 68 FPS, which is 67% below the 1080p High result. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets, and it indicates that the RTX 5070 is the limiting factor as resolution climbs. The CPU has enough headroom to push high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become the constraint once pixel count increases.

Look at the Low preset for an even clearer picture. At 1080p Low, the system hits 262 FPS average. At 1440p Low, that falls to 165 FPS, and at 4K Low it drops to 86 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 37% reduction, while 1440p to 4K is a 48% reduction. The RTX 5070’s 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the game’s texture and shading demands start to saturate the GPU. The fact that even Low settings at 4K only reach 86 FPS, compared to 262 FPS at 1080p Low, shows that resolution scaling is not linear and that the GPU is the primary bottleneck beyond 1440p.

Medium settings provide the only rows with min and max FPS data, and those numbers reinforce the GPU-limited conclusion. At 1080p Medium, the average is 228 FPS with a minimum of 194 FPS and a maximum of 263 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 144 FPS with a min of 122 and max of 166. At 4K Medium, the average is 75 FPS with a min of 64 and max of 87. The minimum frame rates scale down roughly in proportion to the averages, which suggests that the GPU is consistently the limiting factor rather than occasional CPU hitches. If the CPU were causing stutters, you would expect the min FPS to drop disproportionately at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. That does not happen here; the min-to-average ratio stays stable around 85% across all three resolutions.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic falloff. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 146 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, that drops to 92 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 48 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider the minimum for a smooth tactical shooter, and it suggests that this preset is only viable for those who prioritize image quality over responsiveness. The gap between Medium and Ultra at 4K is 27 FPS (75 vs 48), which is a 36% performance hit for the visual uplift of Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 4K on Ultra is a 67% reduction, which is slightly worse than the High preset’s 67% reduction, indicating that Ultra settings add extra GPU work that compounds with the resolution increase.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with 64 MB of L3 cache. This is a mobile CPU designed for high-performance laptops, and its benchmark scores suggest it has ample compute power for gaming. In Cinebench R23, it scores 42713 points in multi-core and 6030 points in single-core. The single-core score is particularly relevant for Ready Or Not, as tactical shooters often rely on a few heavily loaded threads for game logic and AI. The 6030 single-core result places this CPU in the 95th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning it outperforms 95% of processors tested.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, which averages 76155 points versus this chip’s 76212 average benchmark score, a delta of just 0.1%. The AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX are both 0.4% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 0.6% ahead. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the 8945HX is effectively tied with the fastest desktop and mobile CPUs available. For Ready Or Not, this means the CPU is not the limiting factor in any of the measured scenarios, even at 1080p Low where the GPU is producing 262 FPS.

The 32 threads and high boost clock matter for this game because Ready Or Not features AI-driven suspects and civilians, which can create CPU spikes during tense encounters. The 64 MB L3 cache helps with keeping frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing memory latency. The 8945HX supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient to feed the 16 cores without starving them. In the measured FPS data, the fact that 1080p Low reaches 262 FPS while 1080p Ultra drops to 146 FPS is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck at higher settings and a CPU that still has headroom at lower settings. If the CPU were struggling, the Low preset would show frame rates capped well below 262 FPS, but it does not.

The PassMark multi-thread score of 51405 and single-thread score of 3907 further confirm this CPU’s capability. For a game like Ready Or Not, which is not known for extreme CPU demands compared to simulation titles, this processor provides more than enough single-thread performance for the game’s AI logic and physics. The 95th percentile ranking means that in the vast majority of systems, the GPU would be the first component to max out. The measured data supports this: the FPS drops are proportional to resolution increases, which is a GPU behavior pattern, not a CPU one.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only on Medium or lower settings. The measured 4K Medium average is 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS, which is playable. 4K High averages 68 FPS, while 4K Ultra drops to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 144Hz monitor?

A: At 1440p, the High preset averages 131 FPS, which is close to but not quite at 144 Hz. The Low preset averages 165 FPS, which exceeds 144 Hz. For 1080p, the High preset averages 208 FPS, giving plenty of headroom for a 144Hz display.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 the bottleneck in this system?

A: Yes, the data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions above 1080p. The FPS scales down consistently as resolution increases, and the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (6030 in Cinebench R23) does not show signs of limiting at any measured setting.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 1598 out of 2947 combos in the database, which places it in the 54th percentile. This is a mid-to-upper tier result, but not near the top, likely because the RTX 5070 is a mainstream GPU rather than a flagship.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average is 262 FPS at 1080p Low, with a maximum of 263 FPS recorded at 1080p Medium. The lowest average is 48 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: Does the CPU’s 16-core count help in this game?

A: Ready Or Not benefits from the high single-core performance more than the core count. The 8945HX scores 6030 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is in the 95th percentile, ensuring the game’s main thread has plenty of headroom. The 32 threads are useful for background tasks but are not the primary factor in these FPS results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1598 out of 2947 tested combinations places this system in the upper half of the database, but it is far from the top. To put that in perspective, the top 10% of combos would be ranked around 295 or better, while this system sits at roughly the 54th percentile. This ranking reflects the balance of the components: the Ryzen 9 8945HX is a high-end mobile CPU that performs like a desktop part, but the RTX 5070 is a mid-range GPU in NVIDIA’s Blackwell lineup. The GPU’s 12 GB memory and 192-bit bus are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but they limit the system’s ability to compete with combos featuring higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 5080 or 5090.

The ranking is not a condemnation. In the database, this combo sits above many systems with older or lower-end GPUs. The CPU’s 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs means that in most games, the RTX 5070 will be the component that determines the ceiling for frame rates. For Ready Or Not specifically, the measured FPS at 1440p High (131 FPS) and 1080p High (208 FPS) are strong results that would satisfy most players. The 4K Ultra result of 48 FPS is the only scenario where the combo falls below playable standards, and that is a settings choice rather than a hardware failure.

Compared to the nearest rival CPUs, the 8945HX is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (0.1% difference in average benchmark score) and slightly ahead of the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P and Threadripper PRO 9945WX (both 0.4% behind). The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 0.6% ahead. These differences are within noise for gaming, so the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo’s ranking. The GPU is what holds the rank back, as the RTX 5070’s average benchmark score of 40377 places it in the 82nd percentile among GPUs, but its nearest rivals are older professional cards like the Radeon Pro 580 (0.1% ahead) and Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8% behind). This suggests the RTX 5070 is a solid mainstream performer, but not a top-tier product.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of measured frame rates for this combo in Ready Or Not is as follows, organized by resolution and settings preset.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system delivers an average of 68 FPS on High settings, 86 FPS on Low, 75 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, and 48 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show a clear progression: Low is the fastest, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 38 FPS, which is a 44% difference. This means that for 4K gaming, you have a choice between high frame rates (86 FPS on Low) and high visual fidelity (48 FPS on Ultra), but you cannot have both. The Medium preset at 75 FPS is the best compromise for 4K, as it stays above 60 FPS and provides a minimum of 64 FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the averages are 131 FPS on High, 165 FPS on Low, 144 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 122 and maximum of 166, and 92 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results are all playable, with even the Ultra preset staying above 90 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 122 FPS ensures that even during intense firefights, the frame rate does not dip below the refresh rate of most 144Hz monitors. The Low preset at 165 FPS is ideal for competitive play, while High at 131 FPS offers a good balance of quality and speed.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the averages are 208 FPS on High, 262 FPS on Low, 228 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 194 and maximum of 263, and 146 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p results are exceptional, with every preset exceeding 144 FPS except Ultra, which still manages 146 FPS. The Low preset at 262 FPS is near the top of what most 240Hz monitors can display, and the Medium preset’s minimum of 194 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in the most chaotic scenes. The High preset at 208 FPS is a strong choice for players who want high quality without sacrificing refresh rate.

The data shows that the system is most comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, where it can maintain high frame rates across all settings. At 4K, it is only viable on Low, Medium, or High presets, with Ultra being the sole exception where performance drops below 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on your display’s resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the High preset is the best choice for most players, as it delivers 208 FPS average, which is well above the 144Hz standard and close to 240Hz. The Medium preset at 228 FPS is slightly faster, but the visual quality difference between Medium and High is noticeable in a tactical shooter where spotting enemies at distance matters. The Ultra preset at 146 FPS is still above 144Hz, but the 30% performance hit compared to High (146 vs 208 FPS) is not worth the marginal visual gains. The Low preset at 262 FPS is only recommended for competitive players who prioritize maximum frame rates over all else.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 131 FPS is the sweet spot. It provides a high level of visual detail while staying close to 144Hz. The Medium preset at 144 FPS exactly matches a 144Hz refresh rate, making it an excellent choice if you want to ensure no dropped frames below the monitor’s refresh rate. The Ultra preset at 92 FPS is playable but sacrifices the smoothness that higher frame rates provide, which is important in a game where quick aim adjustments are critical. The Low preset at 165 FPS is for players who want the fastest possible response time, but the visual downgrade may make it harder to spot environmental details that indicate enemy positions.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset is the only recommended option that maintains a playable frame rate. At 75 FPS average with a minimum of 64 FPS, it stays above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 68 FPS is close but risks dipping below 60 FPS in demanding scenes, and the Ultra preset at 48 FPS is not suitable for a tactical shooter where reaction time matters. The Low preset at 86 FPS is the fastest 4K option, but the low-quality textures and shadows can make it difficult to identify threats in dark corridors, which is a common scenario in Ready Or Not. For 4K, Medium is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

If you have a variable refresh rate monitor, the 1440p Medium preset with its 122 FPS minimum is the safest choice, as it guarantees that the frame rate never drops below the typical VRR range for most monitors. For 1080p, the High preset at 208 FPS with no recorded minimum below 194 FPS (on Medium) provides similar guarantees. In all cases, avoid the Ultra preset unless you have a 60Hz 4K monitor and prioritize image quality over responsiveness, as the 48 FPS average will be noticeable during fast movement.