Ready Or Not

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured frame rates for Ready Or Not with the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER reveal a dramatic scaling curve as resolution climbs. At 1080p High settings, the combo delivers 326 FPS, which drops to 205.6 FPS at 1440p and further to 105.7 FPS at 4K. That represents a 67.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K, a steep decline that indicates the GPU is becoming the primary constraint at higher pixel counts.

The pattern becomes even clearer when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 410.6 FPS, which falls to 258.3 FPS at 1440p and 136.1 FPS at 4K. The fact that even at Low settings the 4K figure drops below 140 FPS suggests that raw pixel throughput is the limiting factor at that resolution, not the CPU or game logic. The Ryzen 9 9900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is clearly not the bottleneck at any resolution — even at 1080p Low, where CPU overhead typically matters most, the system still produces over 400 FPS.

What the data implies is that Ready Or Not is heavily GPU-bound at 4K, but at 1080p the CPU's headroom allows the RTX 4070 SUPER to stretch its legs. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 184.3 FPS (410.6 vs 226.3), while at 4K that same gap narrows to 59.5 FPS (136.1 vs 76.6). This compression of the settings differential at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU saturation — when the render target grows, the GPU spends more time on pixel work and less on the settings-driven shader complexity differences.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 9 9900X brings a substantial amount of processing power to this pairing. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, running at a base clock of 4.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz, place it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs tested. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip scores 46,438 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6,555 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 19,827 and single-core of 3,341. These numbers indicate a processor that can feed even the most demanding GPU without breaking a sweat.

The 3DMark results reveal the threading characteristics that matter for games like Ready Or Not. The 16-thread score of 12,552 is close to the max-thread score of 13,929, suggesting that the game's workload scales well up to 16 threads but sees diminishing returns beyond that. The 8-thread score of 9,114 and 4-thread score of 4,886 show that even with fewer active threads, the CPU maintains strong per-core performance — critical for a tactical shooter where frame pacing and consistency matter more than raw throughput.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 9900X sits within a tight performance band. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 54,681 (0.4% higher), the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 54,097 (0.7% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 55,304 (1.5% higher). This sub-2% spread means that for Ready Or Not specifically, the CPU choice among these options would produce nearly identical frame rates; the measured FPS data confirms this by showing the system never falling below 76.6 FPS even at 4K Ultra, leaving ample CPU headroom.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the component that ultimately defines the frame rate ceiling in this configuration. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for Ready Or Not's asset streaming at all tested settings. The GPU's base clock of 1980 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with 7,168 shading units and 56 RT cores, provide the computational foundation for the measured results.

The GPU sits in the 84th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42,576. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (0.2% higher), AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (0.3% higher), and AMD Radeon Pro 580X (1.4% lower). The tight clustering around the 42,000-42,700 score range suggests that the 4070 SUPER is positioned in a competitive mid-to-high tier, which aligns with its measured performance in Ready Or Not.

The 4K Ultra result of 76.6 FPS is particularly telling. This is the only scenario in the entire measured set that dips below the 100 FPS mark, and it happens precisely when both resolution and settings are maximized. The 12 GB VRAM capacity appears adequate — the game doesn't show signs of texture thrashing or stutter — but the raw compute power of the AD104 chip is what limits the Ultra preset at 4K. The pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s give a sense of the GPU's fill-rate capacity, and the 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance is what drives the shading work in this tactical shooter.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured data provides a complete matrix of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1080p, the averages range from 410.6 FPS on Low to 226.3 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 358.9 FPS, while High lands at 326 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 51.7 FPS, from Medium to High costs 32.9 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 99.7 FPS — the Ultra preset is by far the most demanding step at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the entire curve shifts downward while maintaining a similar shape. Low produces 258.3 FPS, Medium 228.2 FPS, High 205.6 FPS, and Ultra 145.1 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is 60.5 FPS, which is proportionally smaller than at 1080p but still the largest single-step penalty. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 113.2 FPS, compared to 184.3 FPS at 1080p.

At 4K, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low yields 136.1 FPS, Medium 115.8 FPS, High 105.7 FPS, and Ultra 76.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is just 59.5 FPS, less than a third of the 1080p spread. Every setting step at 4K costs between 10 and 29 FPS, with the High-to-Ultra transition being the most expensive at 29.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K players will need to make meaningful trade-offs: dropping from Ultra to High recovers 29.1 FPS, while going from High to Medium adds another 10.1 FPS.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Ready Or Not?

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides 205.6 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors while maintaining visual fidelity. At 4K, even High settings only reach 105.7 FPS, so 1440p offers the best balance of smoothness and quality.

Q: How much FPS does the Ultra preset cost compared to High?

A: At 1080p, Ultra costs 99.7 FPS compared to High (226.3 vs 326). At 1440p, the penalty is 60.5 FPS (145.1 vs 205.6). At 4K, the penalty narrows to 29.1 FPS (76.6 vs 105.7). The relative cost of Ultra decreases as resolution increases.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X bottlenecking the RTX 4070 SUPER?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the system produces 410.6 FPS, and even at 1080p Ultra it maintains 226.3 FPS. The CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with its 94th percentile ranking, provide ample headroom. The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Ready Or Not?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Medium, the system delivers 115.8 FPS, and at High it delivers 105.7 FPS. Only Ultra drops below 100 FPS at 76.6 FPS. Players targeting 60 FPS have plenty of margin; those wanting 120+ FPS would need to use Medium or lower.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 309th out of 1,748 tested combinations, placing it in the top 17.7% of all systems tested for Ready Or Not. This is a strong showing for a single-GPU desktop configuration.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, the difference is 184.3 FPS (410.6 vs 226.3). At 1440p, it narrows to 113.2 FPS (258.3 vs 145.1). At 4K, it narrows further to 59.5 FPS (136.1 vs 76.6). The settings impact diminishes as resolution increases.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For players targeting high refresh rates, the 1440p High preset emerges as the optimal choice from the measured data. At 205.6 FPS, it clears the 144Hz and even 165Hz refresh rate thresholds with substantial margin, while the visual quality jump from Medium (228.2 FPS) to High is modest in frame cost — only 22.6 FPS — but delivers noticeably better image quality in a tactical shooter where identifying distant threats matters.

For 4K users, the High preset at 105.7 FPS is the clear recommendation. Dropping to Medium only gains 10.1 FPS (115.8), which is unlikely to cross any meaningful refresh rate boundary, while Ultra at 76.6 FPS sacrifices 29.1 FPS for what is typically marginal visual improvement in this genre. The High preset at 4K keeps the experience above 100 FPS, which is important for the fast-paced room-clearing gameplay that Ready Or Not demands.

At 1080p, the data suggests that High (326 FPS) is the sweet spot. Ultra costs 99.7 FPS over High, and while 226.3 FPS is still excellent, the visual difference between High and Ultra in a game with heavy shadows and reflections may not justify the 30.6% frame rate reduction. Players with 240Hz or 360Hz monitors could consider Medium (358.9 FPS) or even Low (410.6 FPS) to maximize frame rates for competitive advantage. The Ultra preset at any resolution appears to be the least efficient use of the GPU's capabilities, with the largest frame rate penalty per visual quality step.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 309 out of 1,748 tested combinations in Ready Or Not. This places the combo in the 82.3rd percentile of all systems tested — meaning it outperforms roughly 82% of configurations while being bested by about 18%. The rank reflects a well-balanced pairing where neither component consistently holds the other back.

The CPU's individual standing supports this assessment. The 9900X sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,450. Its nearest rivals are all within 1.8% of its score, indicating that the processor tier is not the differentiator here. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking, with an average score of 42,576, is slightly lower than the CPU's percentile, which explains why the combo rank (82.3rd percentile) tracks closer to the GPU's standing. This suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield a larger rank improvement than upgrading the CPU in this specific game.

The rank of 309 out of 1,748 becomes more meaningful when considering the measured FPS data. At 1440p High, the system produces 205.6 FPS — a figure that would be competitive even against systems with higher-tier GPUs, given the CPU's ability to maintain high frame pacing. The 4K Ultra result of 76.6 FPS is the weak point, but it still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. Overall, this combo ranks in the top fifth of all tested systems, making it a strong choice for Ready Or Not across all resolution and settings combinations.