Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not pairs the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in a combination that delivers very high frame rates across all tested settings, with the CPU proving more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. The measured data shows this combo ranking 635th out of 2,947 tested configurations, placing it in the top quarter of all systems. The RTX 4090 dominates the performance picture at 4K, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395’s 16 cores and 32 threads ensure that even at 1080p, where CPU overhead typically grows, frame rates remain exceptionally high.

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

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 brings 16 cores and 32 threads to this tactical shooter, built on the Zen 5 architecture with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This is a mobile-class processor with a 55 W TDP, yet its benchmark scores place it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that its multi-threaded and single-threaded performance are both far above typical gaming requirements. In Ready Or Not, a game that relies heavily on AI-driven enemy and civilian behavior, the CPU’s thread count and clock speed directly influence how smoothly the simulation layer runs alongside the rendering workload.

The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 369 FPS average, a figure that is far beyond what any display can refresh, but it also reveals that the CPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution. Compare this to the 4K Low result of 122 FPS, and it becomes clear that the GPU is taking over the workload as resolution increases. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395’s single-core performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2,464 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,044, ensures that game logic and draw call processing do not bottleneck the RTX 4090. Its 64 MB of shared L3 cache also helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, which is beneficial in a game where many entities are tracked simultaneously.

Benchmark results indicate that the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 sits within a narrow performance band relative to its nearest rivals. It trails the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7% in average benchmark score, while leading the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX by 1.6% and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX by 2%. This puts the CPU in a strong position for gaming, as it offers performance comparable to desktop flagship parts despite its mobile pedigree. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,314 and Geekbench multi-core score of 20,992 further confirm that this processor can handle the background tasks and game threads without breaking a sweat.

At 1080p Ultra, the combo still manages 206 FPS average, which is a 44% drop from the Low setting at the same resolution. This drop is primarily a GPU-side effect, as higher settings increase pixel shading and texture work, but the CPU must still maintain the same game state. The 16-core design ensures that even with the game’s AI routines running on dedicated threads, there is ample headroom for the operating system and any background applications. The processor’s 4 nm process node and TSMC foundry also contribute to its efficiency, though the data does not directly measure power draw in-game.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the clear driver of frame rates in this combination, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. It comes with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Ready Or Not’s detailed environments and high-resolution textures. The GPU’s boost clock of 2520 MHz and base clock of 2235 MHz, combined with 16,384 shading units, give it massive compute throughput, as reflected in its 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In the measured FPS data, the RTX 4090’s influence is unmistakable: at 4K Ultra, the combo still produces 68 FPS average, a playable frame rate for a tactical shooter, while at 1440p Ultra it jumps to 130 FPS.

The RTX 4090’s 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 60,347 place it well above most competitors, though its nearest rivals in the database show surprisingly close aggregate scores. The Intel Arc Pro A60 matches it within 0%, and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% higher, but these are professional workstation cards, not gaming-focused solutions, and the RTX 4090’s gaming-specific features like ray tracing cores and DLSS are not captured in those aggregate numbers. In Ready Or Not, the GPU’s raw rasterization power is what matters most, and the data shows that even at 4K High, the combo achieves 96 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target most players would consider acceptable.

The GPU’s 24 GB VRAM is a notable asset, as Ready Or Not’s higher presets can consume significant memory for textures and geometry. The measured frames do not include VRAM usage, but the fact that the combo maintains high average FPS across all settings suggests that memory capacity is not a bottleneck. The RTX 4090’s 128 ray tracing cores and 512 tensor cores also enable advanced effects, though the FPS data does not specify whether ray tracing is enabled in these tests. The GPU’s memory clock of 1313 MHz, effective 21 Gbps, supports the high bandwidth needed for 4K rendering, and the pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s indicate that it can fill frames very quickly.

At 1080p Low, the combo hits 369 FPS, which is likely CPU-limited, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the sole constraint, dropping to 68 FPS. This 81% reduction from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra highlights how the RTX 4090’s workload scales with resolution and settings. The GPU’s TDP of 450 W and suggested PSU of 850 W are not directly reflected in the FPS numbers, but they indicate that this is a high-power component that requires a robust system.

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

The measured FPS data provides four settings presets at three resolutions, and the optimal choice depends on the target display and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all presets deliver over 200 FPS average, with Low at 369 FPS, Medium at 322 FPS, High at 292 FPS, and Ultra at 206 FPS. For players with a 144 Hz or 240 Hz monitor, the High preset at 292 FPS offers a strong balance of visual quality and speed, while Ultra at 206 FPS still exceeds most refresh rates, making it viable for those who prioritize visuals. At 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination is so powerful that even Ultra settings do not drop below 200 FPS, so the choice comes down to personal preference for visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset produces 185 FPS average, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. Medium reaches 203 FPS, and Low hits 233 FPS, while Ultra drops to 130 FPS. For a 1440p 144 Hz monitor, High is the recommended preset because it provides a 185 FPS average with a comfortable margin above the refresh rate, and the visual uplift over Medium is likely noticeable in a game that emphasizes atmosphere and detail. Ultra at 130 FPS is still playable but sacrifices some smoothness, and the min FPS data for Medium shows 173 FPS, indicating that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate remains high.

At 4K, the trade-offs become more pronounced. High preset yields 96 FPS average, which is suitable for a 60 Hz or 120 Hz display, while Medium produces 106 FPS with a min of 90 FPS, making it the best choice for consistent performance on a 120 Hz 4K screen. Low reaches 122 FPS, offering a smoother experience but with reduced visual quality, and Ultra drops to 68 FPS, which is below the 90 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is recommended because it provides 106 FPS average with a 90 FPS minimum, ensuring that frame pacing remains stable during intense firefights. High at 96 FPS is also acceptable, but the 10 FPS advantage of Medium, along with its higher minimum, makes it the safer choice.

The data shows that the Low preset offers the highest FPS at every resolution, but it comes at the cost of visual fidelity, which is a significant factor in a tactical shooter where spotting enemies in shadows is crucial. The Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot across all resolutions, as it maintains high frame rates while preserving enough detail for gameplay. At 1080p Medium, the min FPS is 273, and at 1440p Medium, the min is 173, showing that this preset holds up well under load.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 635th out of 2,947 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places it in the top 21.5% of all systems tested, which is a strong result given the sheer number of configurations in the database. The rank reflects the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, and the combo’s performance is driven primarily by the RTX 4090, which is one of the most powerful GPUs available. The CPU’s 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs ensures that it does not hold the GPU back, even at lower resolutions where CPU load is higher.

The combo’s rank of 635 means that 2,312 other combinations delivered higher aggregate performance in this game. Those likely include systems with the RTX 4090 paired with even faster CPUs, such as the Intel Core i9-14900K, which has a 1.7% higher average benchmark score than the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. However, the delta between these CPUs is small, and in a game like Ready Or Not, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, the difference in rank likely stems from 1080p results where CPU speed matters more. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, which is 2% slower than the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, would probably rank slightly lower in the same configuration, but the gap would be minimal.

The combo’s position at 635 out of 2,947 also indicates that there is headroom for improvement, but not in a way that would meaningfully change the gaming experience. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 369 FPS, which is so high that any CPU upgrade would yield diminishing returns. At 4K Ultra, the 68 FPS result is GPU-bound, and only a faster GPU could improve it, but the RTX 4090 is already near the top of the performance hierarchy. The rank is a reflection of the combo’s overall capability, and it confirms that this pairing is more than sufficient for Ready Or Not at any resolution and setting.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions, which identifies the limiting component at each step. From 1080p High to 1440p High, the average FPS drops from 292 to 185, a 36.6% reduction. From 1440p High to 4K High, the average drops from 185 to 96, a 48.1% reduction. These declines are consistent with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, because the RTX 4090 must render more pixels, while the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant.

At 1080p Low, the combo hits 369 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 122 FPS, a 67% reduction. This indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is still heavily taxed at 4K, while the CPU is not the limiting factor. The fact that the 1080p Low result is so high suggests that the CPU could support even higher frame rates if the GPU were faster, but no such GPU exists in the data. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 206 FPS, which is 44% lower than 1080p Low, showing that the GPU’s workload increases significantly with settings, but the CPU still keeps up.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Medium is 322 to 203 FPS, a 37% drop, and from 1440p to 4K at Medium is 203 to 106 FPS, a 47.8% drop. These percentages are remarkably consistent across settings, which points to a purely GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s role becomes more apparent when comparing the Low and Ultra presets at the same resolution: at 1080p, the difference is 163 FPS (369 vs 206), while at 4K, the difference is 54 FPS (122 vs 68). The larger gap at 1080p shows that the CPU can handle the extra draw calls and game logic at higher settings, but the GPU’s rendering cost dominates at 4K.

The min FPS data for Medium settings further illustrates this: at 1080p, the min is 273 FPS, at 1440p, it is 173 FPS, and at 4K, it is 90 FPS. The min FPS drops by 36.6% from 1080p to 1440p and by 48% from 1440p to 4K, mirroring the average FPS declines. This consistency confirms that the RTX 4090 is the limiting component across all resolutions, and the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 provides sufficient headroom to avoid introducing frame time spikes.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: The Medium preset at 4K delivers 106 FPS average with a 90 FPS minimum, making it the recommended choice for consistent performance on a 120 Hz display. The High preset offers 96 FPS average, which is also playable but with a lower safety margin.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has an average benchmark score of 77,740, which is 1.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, but 1.7% lower than the Intel Core i9-14900K.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 369 FPS, which suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at that point, since the GPU could theoretically render more frames if the CPU could feed it faster. At 1080p Ultra, the 206 FPS result is still very high, but the GPU’s workload increases.

Q: What is the FPS drop from 1440p High to 4K High?

A: The average FPS drops from 185 at 1440p High to 96 at 4K High, a 48.1% reduction. This large drop indicates that the RTX 4090 is heavily taxed by the increased pixel count at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Ready Or Not?

A: This combination ranks 635th out of 2,947 tested combos, placing it in the top 21.5% of all configurations. This rank is driven by the RTX 4090’s strong performance, with the CPU providing adequate support.

Q: Does the RTX 4090 have enough VRAM for Ready Or Not at high settings?

A: The RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, and the measured FPS data shows no signs of memory-related stuttering or frame drops, even at 4K Ultra. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 90, indicating that memory capacity is not a limiting factor.