Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a remarkably strong performance profile in Ready Or Not, ranking in the 55th percentile of tested combinations (785th out of 1748). The data indicates this combo is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures high frame rates at 1080p. The RX 7700 XT’s 12 GB VRAM and high boost clocks provide ample headroom, though the 4-core/8-thread CPU becomes a limiting factor at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 240 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this combo in Ready Or Not?*

A: This combination ranks 785th out of 1748 tested combos, placing it in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations.

Q: How does the CPU perform relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The i3-12100F scores 13,516 on average, which is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13,534) and 1.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-7700K (13,280). It also edges out the Intel Core i3-10105 by 0.6%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance standing compared to other graphics cards?

A: The RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 30,097, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. This score is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which has a deltaPct of 0% (score 30,109).

Q: What is the best frame rate achievable at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 307.8 FPS. With Ultra settings at the same resolution, the average drops to 171.9 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 77.6. Even at Ultra settings, the combo maintains an average of 56.8 FPS, which is playable.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its clock speed?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a boost clock of 2544 MHz and a game clock of 2171 MHz.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this combo at 785th out of 1748 configurations in Ready Or Not, which translates to a 55th percentile standing. This is a strong result for a mid-range pairing, indicating that it outperforms nearly half of all tested systems. The ranking reflects a balance: the GPU’s 73rd percentile performance is the primary driver, while the CPU’s 72nd percentile standing provides sufficient support. The combo’s performance is not bottlenecked severely at 1440p, where it achieves 152.1 FPS on High, but the gap between 1080p and 1440p results suggests the CPU begins to limit top-end frame rates. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 30,097 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 570, showing it sits in a competitive mid-range tier. In practical terms, this ranking means the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and capable 4K play, but it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications dictate the performance envelope. With 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, the GPU has sufficient memory capacity for Ready Or Not’s detailed environments at 4K. The boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz allow for consistent high frame delivery. The GPU’s 54 ray accelerators and 96 ROPs contribute to its ability to handle the game’s lighting and shadow effects. The data shows the GPU’s influence is most apparent at 4K: from Low to Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 103.2 to 56.8, a 45% reduction. This scaling indicates the GPU is the primary limiter at 3840x2160. The GPU’s 73rd percentile ranking versus all GPUs confirms it is a capable mid-to-high-end part, and its performance is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which has a deltaPct of 0%. This suggests that in Ready Or Not, the RX 7700 XT provides a solid baseline for high-fidelity gaming without requiring significant settings compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data across resolutions and settings reveals a clear performance hierarchy. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast: Low settings yield 307.8 FPS, Medium 269.8 FPS, High 243.9 FPS, and Ultra 171.9 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU’s 4 cores and 8 threads are likely the limiting factor, as the frame rates exceed what most displays can show, but the GPU still has headroom. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS for Low is 196.8, Medium 171.1, High 152.1, and Ultra 107.1. This 1440p data still shows high performance, with the High preset maintaining over 150 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck: Low averages 103.2 FPS, Medium 86.4 FPS, High 77.6 FPS, and Ultra 56.8 FPS. The drop from High at 1440p (152.1 FPS) to High at 4K (77.6 FPS) is 49%, which is a substantial reduction but still leaves the game playable. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS, averaging 56.8 FPS. This breakdown shows that the combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it can max out settings while maintaining high refresh rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance is the High preset at 2560x1440 resolution. This configuration yields an average of 152.1 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate threshold for most monitors, while providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium (171.1 FPS) or Low (196.8 FPS). For 4K users, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers 77.6 FPS, which is smooth for a tactical shooter, whereas Ultra drops to 56.8 FPS, which may feel less responsive in fast-paced firefights. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is viable, achieving 171.9 FPS, which is still high enough for competitive play, but the performance headroom suggests that users could also enable additional rendering features without issue. The data suggests avoiding the Ultra preset at 4K, as the 56.8 FPS average is the only measured result that falls below the 60 FPS threshold. For those prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p (307.8 FPS) offers the highest possible performance, but the Medium preset at 1440p (171.1 FPS) provides a better balance of visual fidelity and speed for most users.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681. This single-thread strength is crucial for Ready Or Not, which relies heavily on physics and AI calculations. The CPU’s multithreaded performance is less impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11,912, but this is sufficient for the game’s workload. The CPU’s 72nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates it is a solid mid-range part. The data reveals the CPU’s limiting effect at 1080p: the jump from Low (307.8 FPS) to Ultra (171.9 FPS) is a 44% drop, which is larger than the 1080p to 1440p drop at the same settings. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU cannot keep up with the GPU’s raw output, capping frame rates below what the GPU could theoretically deliver. At 4K, however, the CPU’s role diminishes, as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The i3-12100F’s 4 cores are adequate for this title, but users with higher refresh rate displays may find the CPU limiting at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shift in system bottleneck. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 243.9 at 1080p to 152.1 at 1440p (a 38% reduction), and then to 77.6 at 4K (a 49% reduction from 1440p). This pattern shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K, as the frame rate scales inversely with pixel count. At Low settings, the drop from 1080p (307.8 FPS) to 1440p (196.8 FPS) is 36%, but the drop to 4K (103.2 FPS) is 48%, indicating that the GPU is still the primary constraint at higher resolutions. However, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less severe than from 1440p to 4K, which is expected due to the exponential increase in pixel count. The data suggests that the CPU is the limiting component at 1080p, as the frame rates are so high that the GPU is not fully saturated. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the compute power becomes the bottleneck. This analysis indicates that for this combo, the optimal resolution is 1440p, where the GPU is fully utilized without being overwhelmed, and the CPU can still feed frames at a rate that exceeds 150 FPS on High settings.