Ready Or Not

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1336th out of 2947 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places the combination in the 55th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of configurations while sitting firmly in the mid-range tier for this specific title. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other, though the data suggests the GPU carries more of the performance load at higher resolutions.

Benchmark results indicate this combo delivers a playable experience across all tested settings, with the weakest result being 52 FPS at 4K Ultra. The gap between the combo's rank and its component-level percentiles — the CPU sits at the 68th percentile among all processors while the GPU ranks at the 58th percentile among all graphics cards — suggests the pairing extracts reasonable efficiency from both parts. The i3-12100F's strong single-thread performance helps maintain high frame rates in a game that relies heavily on CPU-bound scene logic, while the RX 7700's ample VRAM and bandwidth prevent memory-related stutters in the game's detailed environments.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 provides 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial for Ready Or Not, which features dense interior environments with numerous dynamic objects and lighting effects. The 16 GB capacity ensures the card does not hit VRAM limits even at 4K Ultra settings, where texture detail and shadow complexity are at their highest.

The GPU's clock behavior directly influences the measured frame rates. With a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz, the card operates at a game clock of 2041 MHz under typical gaming loads. The 2560 shading units and 96 ROPs handle the game's pixel-heavy rendering pipeline, while 40 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for the game's optional ray-traced effects, though the measured data does not indicate whether these features were enabled during testing.

The RX 7700's performance percentile of 58 places it just below the AMD Radeon RX 9060, which scores 1% higher in aggregate benchmarks. The nearest rival data shows the RX 7700 essentially trades blows with the Radeon R9 370X (0.1% difference) and the Radeon Pro W5500 (1.1% slower), while trailing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti by 1.7%. These tight margins indicate the card is competitively positioned within its performance class.

In Ready Or Not specifically, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p, the frame rates range from 157 FPS at Ultra to 282 FPS at Low, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions. However, as resolution increases to 4K, the performance drops substantially — the Ultra preset falls to 52 FPS, a 67% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result. This scaling pattern indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F contributes 4 cores and 8 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.30 GHz and boosting to 4.30 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture processor features 12 MB of shared L3 cache, which proves sufficient for Ready Or Not's moderately threaded workload. The CPU's single-thread performance is particularly relevant for this tactical shooter, where AI decision-making and physics calculations often run on primary threads.

Benchmark results show the i3-12100F achieves a 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674, placing it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355, matches its average benchmark score within 0.1%, while the Core i5-9500 trails by 0.3% and the Core 7 1250U leads by 1.1%. These comparisons demonstrate the i3-12100F holds its own against older six-core processors despite having fewer physical cores.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are more modest, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860 and a 3DMark 16-thread score of 4051. In Ready Or Not, the game scales across multiple threads for tasks like entity updates and audio processing, but the 4-core/8-thread configuration appears sufficient based on the measured frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 246 FPS average with a minimum of 209 FPS, indicating the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions.

The processor's 58 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide flexibility for system builders, though the measured data does not specify which memory type was used during testing. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes ensures the RX 7700's PCIe 4.0 x16 connection operates without bandwidth limitations.

FAQ

Q: Does this combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but with limitations. The measured data shows 74 FPS average at 4K High and 81 FPS at 4K Medium, both above the 60 FPS threshold. However, 4K Ultra drops to 52 FPS average, which may feel less smooth in fast-paced tactical situations.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in this context?

A: The RX 7700's aggregate benchmark score of 15852 is 1.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti's score of 16129. This places the two cards in the same performance tier, though game-specific results can vary.

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

A: The data shows 1440p provides an optimal balance. At 1440p High, the combo achieves 141 FPS average, while 1440p Ultra maintains 99 FPS — both well above the refresh rates of most gaming monitors.

Q: Does the i3-12100F bottleneck the RX 7700 at any resolution?

A: Based on the frame rate scaling, the CPU appears sufficient at 1080p and 1440p. The 1080p Low result of 282 FPS and 1440p Low result of 178 FPS suggest the GPU remains the limiting factor until 4K, where performance drops more dramatically.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 209 FPS, with a maximum of 283 FPS and an average of 246 FPS. This indicates consistent performance without significant frame time spikes.

Q: How much VRAM does this GPU have and is it sufficient for this game?

A: The RX 7700 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth. This capacity is more than adequate for Ready Or Not, even at 4K Ultra settings where texture data demands are highest.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal distinct scaling patterns across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo delivers 282 FPS at Low, 246 FPS at Medium, 224 FPS at High, and 157 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these figures drop to 178 FPS at Low, 155 FPS at Medium, 141 FPS at High, and 99 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the results fall to 93 FPS at Low, 81 FPS at Medium, 74 FPS at High, and 52 FPS at Ultra.

The percentage drops from 1080p to 4K are substantial. At Low settings, the frame rate falls from 282 FPS to 93 FPS, a 67% reduction. At Medium, the drop is from 246 FPS to 81 FPS (67% lower). High settings see a reduction from 224 FPS to 74 FPS (67% lower), while Ultra drops from 157 FPS to 52 FPS (67% lower). This consistent 67% reduction across all settings indicates the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the dominant constraints at higher resolutions.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a more moderate decline of approximately 37% across all settings, while the 1440p to 4K transition incurs a further 48% reduction. This non-linear scaling pattern is typical of GPU-bound scenarios — as pixel count increases, the GPU's shading units and ROPs must process more fragments, and the 624.1 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes an increasingly critical resource. The CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions, as frame rates at 4K are far below the processor's capability ceiling.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports different optimal settings depending on the target resolution. At 1080p, all presets deliver exceptionally high frame rates, with even Ultra maintaining 157 FPS average. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz or 165Hz), the High preset at 224 FPS provides ample headroom, while Ultra at 157 FPS still exceeds most display refresh rates.

At 1440p, the High preset offers the best experience with 141 FPS average, comfortably above the 120Hz threshold. The Ultra preset at 99 FPS remains playable but may not fully utilize high-refresh displays. For competitive play, the Medium preset at 155 FPS provides a strong balance between visual fidelity and frame rate.

At 4K, the Medium preset delivers 81 FPS average with a minimum of 69 FPS, making it the recommended choice for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 74 FPS is also viable, while Ultra at 52 FPS may introduce noticeable stutter during intense firefights. The Low preset at 4K offers 93 FPS but sacrifices significant visual quality in a game where spotting enemies in dark environments is crucial.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides the most balanced experience, with frame rates that remain above 60 FPS even at 4K while maintaining sufficient visual detail for tactical awareness. The minimum FPS figures available only for Medium settings — 209 FPS at 1080p, 132 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K — indicate this preset delivers the most consistent frame pacing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest performance. Low settings produce an average of 282 FPS. Medium settings yield 246 FPS average with a minimum of 209 FPS and maximum of 283 FPS. High settings deliver 224 FPS average. Ultra settings provide 157 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain strong. Low settings average 178 FPS. Medium settings produce 155 FPS average with a minimum of 132 FPS and maximum of 178 FPS. High settings achieve 141 FPS average. Ultra settings deliver 99 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, performance drops significantly but remains playable. Low settings average 93 FPS. Medium settings produce 81 FPS average with a minimum of 69 FPS and maximum of 93 FPS. High settings achieve 74 FPS average. Ultra settings deliver 52 FPS average.

The complete dataset shows a clear progression: each resolution step down approximately halves the pixel count, and the frame rates scale accordingly. The 1080p to 1440p transition reduces frame rates by roughly 37% across all settings, while the 1440p to 4K transition reduces them by approximately 48%. The Medium preset consistently provides the only complete minimum/maximum data points, suggesting it was the primary validation setting during testing. These measurements confirm the RX 7700's 16 GB memory buffer and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Ready Or Not's requirements, with the GPU ultimately determining performance at higher resolutions.