Ready Or Not

# Ready Or Not with AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 produces a wide spread of frame rates across resolutions and settings in Ready Or Not, with the data showing a system that is clearly GPU-limited at 4K but increasingly CPU-capable at lower resolutions. The measured results span from a demanding 49 FPS average at 4K Ultra to a fluid 266 FPS average at 1080p Low, indicating that this combo can adapt to very different performance targets depending on the user's display and quality preferences.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, which points directly to the RTX 4060 as the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 211 at 1920x1080 to 133 at 2560x1440, then to 70 at 3840x2160. That represents a 37% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47% reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern is nearly identical for Low settings: 266 FPS at 1080p drops to 168 FPS at 1440p, then to 88 FPS at 4K.

The Medium preset shows the same trajectory, with averages of 232 FPS, 146 FPS, and 77 FPS across the three resolutions. Ultra settings follow the same shape but at lower absolute values: 148 FPS at 1080p, 94 FPS at 1440p, and 49 FPS at 4K. The consistency of these percentage drops across all four presets is telling — it suggests the scaling is driven by pixel count and GPU throughput rather than by any particular setting or CPU bottleneck. The RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width, paired with 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, are the hardware constraints that explain this behavior.

At 1080p, the data shows the CPU has ample headroom. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is not the bottleneck even at Low settings where 266 FPS is achieved. The 4K results tell a different story: even at Low settings, the average FPS is only 88, which is barely above the 4K High result of 70 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is saturated by the raw pixel workload at 4K regardless of the quality preset, and the CPU's performance is essentially irrelevant in that scenario. The 1440p results sit in a middle ground where both components contribute, but the GPU still dominates the scaling behavior.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, housing 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. Its boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz provide the computational foundation, with 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs available for rendering. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place the GPU at the 61st percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17639.

The measured FPS data demonstrates how these specifications translate into real-world performance. The 4K Ultra result of 49 FPS average is the lowest figure recorded, and it aligns with the GPU's position relative to its nearest rivals. The RTX 4060 sits just above the AMD Radeon 780M with a deltaPct of 0.3, and just below the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with a deltaPct of -0.2. These are close margins, and they suggest that the RTX 4060 is a mid-range performer rather than a high-end solution. In Ready Or Not, that means 4K Ultra is only marginally playable, while 4K Medium at 77 FPS average is a more comfortable target.

The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are the raw throughput figures that govern how quickly frames can be rendered. The RTX 4060 also includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, which are relevant for games that implement ray tracing or DLSS, though the measured data does not include such settings. The 115 W TDP and dual-slot form factor indicate a power-efficient design, but the 300 W suggested PSU is the system-level requirement. The GPU's end-of-life production status and its predecessor/successor relationship with the GeForce 30 and 50 series respectively provide context for its position in the product stack.

Settings Recommendations

The data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver playable frame rates, but the differences are substantial. Low settings produce 266 FPS average, Medium produces 232 FPS, High produces 211 FPS, and Ultra produces 148 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 34 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 63 FPS. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors, Medium at 232 FPS is the sweet spot — it maintains a significant margin above 144 Hz while offering better visual quality than Low.

At 2560x1440, the recommendations shift. Low settings at 168 FPS and Medium at 146 FPS both clear the 144 Hz threshold comfortably. High settings at 133 FPS are still smooth for 120 Hz displays, but Ultra drops to 94 FPS average. The Medium preset at 146 FPS is the strongest recommendation at this resolution because it balances visual fidelity with a frame rate that remains well above 60 FPS and approaches the refresh rate of many gaming monitors. The measured minimum FPS for Medium at 1440p is 124, which means even the worst-case frame times stay within a playable range.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. Low settings produce 88 FPS average, Medium produces 77 FPS, High produces 70 FPS, and Ultra drops to 49 FPS. For 4K gaming, Medium at 77 FPS is the best compromise — it offers a meaningful improvement over Low while staying above the 60 FPS threshold. High at 70 FPS is also viable, but the margin above 60 FPS is smaller. Ultra at 49 FPS is below the standard 60 FPS target and should be avoided for competitive play, though it may be acceptable for slower-paced single-player sessions. The measured minimum FPS for Medium at 4K is 65, which confirms that even the dips stay above playable levels.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with Medium settings provides the best balance, achieving 146 FPS average with a minimum of 124 FPS. At 1080p, Medium reaches 232 FPS average, while at 4K, Medium drops to 77 FPS average.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, which places it 0.3% above the AMD Radeon 780M (17588) and 0.2% below the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666). It ranks at the 61st percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Can this system handle 4K Ultra settings in Ready Or Not?

A: The measured data shows 49 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider necessary for smooth gameplay, so it is not recommended for 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the CPU's performance position relative to other processors?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D ranks at the 91st percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 54762. It is 0.6% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55093) and 1.3% above the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54053).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at lower resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080, the data indicates the CPU has sufficient headroom, as Low settings achieve 266 FPS average. The GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, with 4K Low producing only 88 FPS average.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for Medium settings?

A: The measured minimums are 197 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K. These figures provide a sense of worst-case frame time variance for the Medium preset across resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache, which is a notable asset for gaming workloads that benefit from large caches. The processor supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, along with PCIe Gen 5 across 24 CPU lanes.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong single-thread and multi-thread capabilities. In Cinebench R23, it scores 6739 in single-core and 47737 in multi-core. The 3DMark tests reveal scaling from 2512 in the 2-thread test to 13795 in the max-thread test, with intermediate scores of 4885 for 4 threads, 9002 for 8 threads, and 12490 for 16 threads. The PassMark suite shows a single-thread score of 4646 and a multi-thread score of 56154, with specialized workloads like integer math at 179727 and floating-point math at 119622.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D holds a narrow performance edge. It is 1.3% above the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54053) and 2% above the Intel Xeon 6505P (53701), while sitting 0.6% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55093). The 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates that this processor is well above average in overall performance. In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where the high frame rates demand sufficient processing power to feed the GPU. The fact that Low settings achieve 266 FPS average suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of this combination's performance in Ready Or Not. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce 266 FPS average, Medium produces 232 FPS with a minimum of 197 and maximum of 267, High produces 211 FPS, and Ultra produces 148 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 118 FPS, which is a substantial range that gives players flexibility in choosing between frame rate and visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the averages decrease across all presets: Low achieves 168 FPS, Medium achieves 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 and maximum of 168, High achieves 133 FPS, and Ultra achieves 94 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with each preset losing roughly 30-40% of its frame rate. This resolution remains playable across all settings, with even Ultra maintaining a 94 FPS average that is above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low settings produce 88 FPS average, Medium produces 77 FPS with a minimum of 65 and maximum of 88, High produces 70 FPS, and Ultra produces 49 FPS. The 4K results show the GPU's limitations most clearly: even Low settings cannot reach 90 FPS average, and Ultra falls below the 60 FPS playability standard. The minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium is 65, which indicates that frame pacing remains stable even when the GPU is heavily loaded.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Ready Or Not, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1566 out of 2947 combos. This places it in the middle of the distribution, which is consistent with the component-level rankings: the CPU is in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The combination's overall rank reflects the GPU's more modest standing relative to the CPU's high-end positioning.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking. At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent performance that would satisfy most high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios, with Medium settings exceeding 230 FPS average. At 1440p, it remains strong with Medium settings at 146 FPS average. However, at 4K, the performance drops to levels that are merely adequate, with High settings at 70 FPS average and Ultra at 49 FPS average. The rank of 1566 out of 2947 suggests that this combo is a balanced mid-pack performer — not a top-tier configuration for 4K gaming, but more than capable at mainstream resolutions. The data indicates that users with 1080p or 1440p displays will find this combination well-suited to Ready Or Not, while 4K users will need to make significant quality concessions to achieve smooth frame rates.