Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a distinctly lopsided configuration for Ready Or Not. Benchmark data places this combo at rank 2611 out of 2947 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom percentile of systems. The CPU is a solid mid-range performer, but the GPU's integrated-class architecture severely limits frame rates, making this a CPU-heavy system that cannot translate its processing power into playable visuals at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The combo ranks 2611 out of 2947 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 11.4% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Core i3-12100F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-9500 (13452, 0.3% ahead). It trails the Intel Core 5 120UL by 0.7% and beats the Intel Core i7-1250U by 1.1%.

Q: What is the performance class of the Intel Arc B390 GPU?

A: The Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% ahead), GeForce 800M (1.5% ahead), GeForce GT 625 OEM (2.5% ahead), and GeForce GT 710 (2.7% ahead).

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with this configuration?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 125 on Low settings down to 69 on Ultra settings. Medium settings produce 109 FPS average, while High settings yield 99 FPS average.

Q: Does this system achieve 60+ FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes, but only on Low, Medium, and High settings. At 2560x1440, Low settings average 79 FPS, Medium averages 69 FPS, and High averages 62 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 44 FPS average.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only achieve 41 FPS average. Medium settings drop to 36 FPS, High settings to 33 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 23 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process node. Its memory configuration is entirely dependent on the system, using shared system memory with bandwidth described as "System Dependent," which means performance scales with the host platform's RAM capabilities. The GPU operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, providing 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units. It also includes 12 ray tracing cores, though their impact on this title is not separately measured.

The GPU's raw compute capabilities are modest: 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s. Its texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s is sufficient for low-resolution work but becomes a bottleneck as resolution increases. The Arc B390 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so it is feature-complete for modern game APIs, but raw throughput is the limiting factor.

The percentile ranking of 9th among all GPUs is telling. The Arc B390's nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts: the GT 520MX (1.3% faster), GeForce 800M (1.5% faster), GT 625 OEM (2.5% faster), and GT 710 (2.7% faster). These are entry-level parts from over a decade ago, which contextualizes the Arc B390's performance class. The GPU's 80 W TDP and integrated form factor (IGP slot width, no power connectors) reinforce that this is not designed for demanding gaming workloads.

In Ready Or Not, the GPU's role becomes the primary constraint on performance. The data shows that frame rates at 1080p with Low settings reach 125 FPS, which suggests the GPU can handle the geometry and lighting of the game at low complexity. However, the drop to 69 FPS at Ultra settings at the same resolution indicates that the GPU is overwhelmed by increased draw calls, shadow complexity, and post-processing effects. The Arc B390 simply lacks the fill rate and memory bandwidth to sustain high-detail rendering.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, using the Alder Lake-S architecture on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a TDP of 58 W. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, though the specific memory bandwidth is not listed in the benchmark data. It provides 12 MB of shared L3 cache, with 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a balanced profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11860 in multi-core and 1674 in single-core. Geekbench results show 7252 multi-core and 1932 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 14015, with a single-thread score of 3444. These numbers place the i3-12100F at the 68th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a competent mid-range processor that punches above its entry-level positioning.

The nearest CPU rivals highlight its standing: the Intel Core 3 N355 scores 13492 (0% delta), the Core i5-9500 scores 13452 (0.3% behind), the Core 5 120UL scores 13594 (0.7% ahead), and the Core i7-1250U scores 13351 (1.1% behind). These deltas are all within 1.1%, meaning the i3-12100F performs essentially identically to these comparable parts in synthetic benchmarks.

The CPU's 3DMark results are more granular: 893 single-thread, 1659 for 2 threads, 2859 for 4 threads, 4026 for 8 threads, and 4023 for max threads. This scaling pattern shows that the 4-core/8-thread configuration provides diminishing returns beyond 4 threads, with only a 0.07% improvement from 8 threads to max threads. For Ready Or Not, which is a tactical shooter that typically utilizes a handful of threads for game logic and AI, the 4-core design with strong single-thread performance (893 in 3DMark single-thread) is adequate.

The CPU's role in this combo is to feed frames to the GPU. Given that the GPU is the weaker component, the i3-12100F is effectively waiting for the Arc B390 to catch up. The CPU's 68th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 9th percentile ranking creates a severe imbalance, where the processor has substantial headroom that cannot be utilized.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2611 out of 2947 tested combinations places this system in the bottom 11.4% of all configurations tested for Ready Or Not. This ranking reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU's capabilities. The i3-12100F is a capable processor, but the Arc B390's integrated graphics architecture holds the system back.

The imbalance between components is stark. The CPU sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it is better than roughly two-thirds of processors tested. The GPU sits at the 9th percentile, meaning it is worse than 91% of GPUs tested. This delta of 59 percentage points between component quality is extreme, and it means the system's overall rank is dragged down almost entirely by the GPU.

In practical terms, this combo rank suggests that most other tested systems—regardless of their CPU—will outperform this configuration in Ready Or Not because they have discrete GPUs. The Arc B390's integrated nature, with system-shared memory, creates a fundamental bandwidth limitation that cannot be overcome by CPU performance. The rank also indicates that this system is closer to the bottom of the chart than the middle, which is consistent with the GPU's sub-10th percentile standing.

However, the ranking is not the full story. The data shows that this combo can produce playable frame rates at 1080p, so it is not entirely unsuitable for the game. It simply occupies a low tier of performance relative to other tested hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 125 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 79 FPS, a 36.8% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low settings, the average falls to 41 FPS, a further 48.1% reduction from 1440p. This scaling is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth.

The Medium settings data provides the most complete picture, with min and max FPS values recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 109 FPS with min 92 and max 125. At 1440p Medium, the average is 69 FPS with min 58 and max 79. At 4K Medium, the average is 36 FPS with min 30 and max 41. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36.7%, and from 1440p to 4K is 47.8%. These are large percentage drops that indicate the GPU is the limiting component.

The High settings data shows the same trend: 99 FPS at 1080p, 62 FPS at 1440p (37.4% drop), and 33 FPS at 4K (46.8% drop). Ultra settings show 69 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p (36.2% drop), and 23 FPS at 4K (47.7% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings levels confirms that resolution scaling is the dominant factor, and the GPU is the bottleneck.

The CPU's role in this scaling is negligible. The i3-12100F's performance is resolution-independent, so if the CPU were the limiting factor, frame rates would remain constant across resolutions. The data shows otherwise, with frame rates decreasing substantially at each higher resolution. This confirms that the Arc B390's pixel processing capability and system-shared memory bandwidth are the constraining factors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 125 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all settings and resolutions. Medium settings average 109 FPS with a minimum of 92 and maximum of 125. High settings average 99 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 69 FPS average. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can achieve consistently high frame rates, with Low through High settings all exceeding 90 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, performance degrades notably. Low settings average 79 FPS, which is still playable but below the 125 FPS seen at 1080p. Medium settings average 69 FPS with a minimum of 58 and maximum of 79. High settings average 62 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 44 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The 1440p data shows that only Low, Medium, and High settings can maintain average frame rates above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across all settings. Low settings average 41 FPS, which is the highest 4K result. Medium settings average 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 41. High settings average 33 FPS. Ultra settings average 23 FPS. None of these results reach 60 FPS, and even the maximum recorded value at Medium settings is only 41 FPS. The 4K resolution is not viable for this configuration in Ready Or Not.

The Ultra settings data shows the largest performance gap between resolutions: 69 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. This represents a 66.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The Medium settings data, which has the most complete min/max information, shows a similar pattern with a 67.0% reduction from 1080p to 4K based on average values.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves 125 FPS average. This provides the highest headroom above the 60 FPS threshold and ensures smooth gameplay in a tactical shooter where reaction time matters. The Low preset at 1080p is the only configuration that exceeds 120 FPS, which is beneficial for players with high-refresh-rate monitors.

For players who prefer higher visual fidelity, Medium settings at 1080p are the best compromise. The 109 FPS average with a 92 FPS minimum ensures that frame rates stay above 90 FPS even in demanding scenes. This is a 12.8% reduction from Low settings but provides noticeably better visual quality. High settings at 1080p, with 99 FPS average, are also acceptable, though the minimum FPS is not recorded.

At 1440p, the data suggests that Low settings (79 FPS average) are the safest choice for maintaining 60+ FPS performance. Medium settings at 1440p average 69 FPS, but the minimum of 58 FPS indicates that frame rates can dip below 60 FPS in intensive moments. High settings at 1440p average 62 FPS, leaving only 2 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, which is risky for consistent performance.

Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p, Ultra produces 69 FPS average, which is a 36.8% reduction from High settings and a 44.8% reduction from Low settings. The visual uplift from High to Ultra is typically marginal, and the performance cost is substantial. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 44 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 23 FPS.

The 4K resolution should be avoided entirely with this configuration. Even Low settings at 4K only produce 41 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold for most players. The data clearly shows that this combo is best utilized at 1080p, where it can deliver a smooth experience across Low, Medium, and High settings.