Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter known for demanding scenarios, presents a clear picture of system balance when paired with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The measured frame rates across different resolutions and settings reveal a configuration that scales predictably, but with notable shifts in which component is the primary bottleneck. The data indicates that this combo is positioned in the 60th percentile of tested combinations, with a combo rank of 1771 out of 2947, suggesting a mid-tier standing for this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, but the pattern is not uniform across all quality presets. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 188 FPS at 1920x1080 to 119 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 69 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 62 FPS, which is a 126 FPS difference from the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling heavily with resolution, a classic sign that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The scaling behavior is even more pronounced when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 237 FPS, but this falls to 150 FPS at 1440p and then to 78 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is significant, highlighting that even at lower graphical fidelity, the sheer number of pixels at 3840x2160 overwhelms the RTX 4060. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has ample headroom to push frames, but as resolution climbs, the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory interface become the primary constraint.

Interestingly, the Medium preset shows the most consistent scaling with available data. The average FPS goes from 207 at 1080p to 130 at 1440p, and finally to 68 at 4K. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 58, while the maximum is 78, showing a tight band of performance. This consistency suggests that the Medium preset is well-balanced for this hardware, but the 4K performance still falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this resolution is not ideal for a smooth experience with this combo.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 plays a central role in dictating performance, particularly at higher resolutions. Its specifications include 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. These figures are directly relevant to the measured results, as the 4K Ultra preset yields an average of only 44 FPS, the lowest score recorded. This suggests that the card's memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of 4K Ultra in Ready Or Not.

The GPU's architecture is Ada Lovelace, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 3072 shading units and 24 RT cores. The card's FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS, which is a solid figure for 1080p and 1440p gaming. In the benchmark database, the RTX 4060 holds a percentile rank of 61 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals in the database are interesting, showing close scores: the AMD Radeon HD 7790 is only 0.2% behind, while the AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% ahead. This tight grouping indicates that the RTX 4060's raw compute performance is competitive with older and integrated solutions, but its memory subsystem is what differentiates it in modern games.

The data implies that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K across all settings. For instance, at 4K High, the average FPS is 62, while at 4K Low it is 78. This 16 FPS difference shows that reducing settings helps, but the card still cannot deliver high refresh rates at this resolution. The 8 GB VRAM is likely a bottleneck in a game like Ready Or Not, which features detailed environments and multiple AI characters, potentially exceeding the memory capacity at higher resolutions and leading to texture swapping or reduced performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a mobile processor with 16 cores and 32 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture (Strix Halo). It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 64 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 20992. Its percentile rank among all CPUs is 95, indicating it is a high-performing processor. The data suggests that this CPU is not the bottleneck in Ready Or Not, as its capabilities far exceed what the GPU can feed at lower resolutions.

At 1080p, the CPU's strength is evident. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 237, which is exceptionally high and likely near the game's engine limit. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average is 132 FPS, showing that the CPU can sustain high frame rates without issue. The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-14900K, which has an average score 1.7% higher, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX, which is 1.6% lower. This places the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in elite company, confirming that its processing power is more than sufficient for this tactical shooter.

However, the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases. At 4K, the CPU is likely idle waiting for the GPU to complete its work. The difference between 4K Low (78 FPS) and 4K Ultra (44 FPS) is 34 FPS, which is primarily due to GPU load. The CPU's LPDDR5X memory support, with quad-channel configuration and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, also helps ensure that data can be fed to the GPU quickly, but this is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's 95th percentile ranking suggests it will not hold back any modern game, and the data confirms this for Ready Or Not.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent results. The Low preset averages 237 FPS, while Medium averages 207 FPS with a minimum of 176 and a maximum of 238. High settings average 188 FPS, and Ultra drops to 132 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is well within the capability of this combo, with all presets exceeding the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's limits. Low settings average 150 FPS, Medium averages 130 FPS with a minimum of 111 and maximum of 150, and High averages 119 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 83 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant drop from the High preset. The data suggests that 1440p High is a sweet spot, offering a high frame rate without the steep cost of Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Medium settings average 68 FPS with a minimum of 58 and maximum of 78, which is the only 4K preset with complete min/max data. High settings average 62 FPS, Low averages 78 FPS, and Ultra drops to 44 FPS. None of these 4K results are ideal for competitive play, but the Low and Medium presets are at least playable. The absence of min/max data for most 4K presets suggests that the performance is likely stable but not exceptional.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this specific pairing in Ready Or Not is 1771 out of 2947 tested combinations. This places the system in the 60th percentile of all tested hardware configurations. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the high CPU performance, but it underscores the importance of the GPU in this game. The RTX 4060's 61st percentile ranking among GPUs likely drags the overall combo down, as the CPU's 95th percentile cannot compensate for the GPU's mid-tier standing.

The data implies that this combo is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming than for 4K. In the context of all tested combos, a rank of 1771 suggests that there are many configurations that perform better, likely those with higher-end GPUs. The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals are minimal, but the GPU's rivals show a tight cluster, indicating that the RTX 4060 is at a performance plateau where small differences in architecture or drivers can shift rankings. For Ready Or Not, this combo is a competent mid-range option, but it does not break into the upper echelon of performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo is at 2560x1440 with High settings. This preset delivers an average of 119 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for a tactical shooter. The jump from High to Ultra at 1440p results in a 36 FPS drop to 83 FPS, which is not worth the visual gain for most players. At 1080p, the High preset at 188 FPS is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the 1440p High setting offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance.

For players with 4K displays, the Medium preset is the only viable option, averaging 68 FPS. While this is playable, the minimum of 58 FPS indicates potential dips below 60, which could be noticeable in intense firefights. The Low preset at 4K averages 78 FPS and might be preferable for a more consistent experience, but it sacrifices visual quality. Avoid the Ultra preset at 4K entirely, as the 44 FPS average is not suitable for a game that requires quick reflexes. The data clearly shows that 1440p High is the recommended settings for this hardware, providing a strong balance between image quality and frame rate.

FAQ

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

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 188 FPS.

Q: Does this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K with Medium settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 68, though the minimum recorded is 58 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU rank compared to other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 ranks in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77740.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM size and bus width?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus.

Q: Which resolution and settings provide the highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 237, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as shown by the significant FPS drop across all settings when moving from 1440p to 4K.