Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the Intel Arc B570 produces a mid-table result in Ready Or Not, ranking 2361st out of 2947 tested combinations. This places the combo in the 20th percentile of all systems tested, meaning roughly 80% of configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this tactical shooter. The ranking reflects a system that can play the game, but it is not a top-tier performer at higher resolutions, as the benchmark data shows a significant performance cliff when moving from 1440p to 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2361 out of 2947 indicates that while the system is capable of running Ready Or Not, it sits firmly in the lower half of the performance distribution. Benchmark results show a playable experience at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset drops to an average of 35 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a tactical shooter where reaction time matters. The data suggests that the Arc B570’s 10 GB VRAM and 160-bit memory bus are sufficient for 1440p, but the 4K resolution exposes the GPU’s limitations.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 13494 places it in the 68th percentile against all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492, 0% delta) and Intel Core i5-9500 (13452, 0.3% delta). This means the i3-12100F is essentially on par with those processors in synthetic tests, but its 4 cores and 8 threads may struggle with the CPU overhead of running the game at lower resolutions where the GPU is less of a bottleneck. The GPU’s average score of 20556 puts it in the 65th percentile, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% delta) and Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1% delta) as direct competitors, indicating the B570 is a solid mid-range option.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 1440p High produces a 96 FPS average, while 1080p High reaches 152 FPS. Both are smooth, but 1440p offers a better balance between visual fidelity and performance, as 4K High drops to just 50 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, which is 0% different from the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500 (13452). It is also 1.1% faster than the Intel Core i7-1250U (13351), showing it holds its own in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. The measured FPS drops from 152 at 1080p High to 50 at 4K High, a 67% reduction. The 4K Ultra preset falls to 35 FPS, indicating the GPU’s 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the higher resolution’s demands.

Q: What settings provide the most stable frame times?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p shows a min FPS of 90 and a max of 121, with an average of 105. At 1080p Medium, the min is 142 and max is 192, averaging 167. These min FPS values are higher than the other presets, suggesting better frame pacing.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at 1080p?

A: The data shows 1080p Low yields 192 FPS average, while 4K Low yields 63 FPS. The gap between these resolutions is large, but the CPU’s 4 cores and 8 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, may cap frame rates at very high FPS levels, though the measured numbers do not show a clear CPU bottleneck at 1080p.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in this game?

A: It ranks 2361st out of 2947 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 20% of all systems. This is primarily due to GPU limitations at 4K, as the 1440p and 1080p results are more competitive.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo averages 152 FPS, which drops to 96 FPS at 1440p High (a 37% reduction) and then to 50 FPS at 4K High (a 67% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern is consistent across all settings: Low goes from 192 FPS at 1080p to 121 FPS at 1440p to 63 FPS at 4K, while Ultra goes from 107 FPS at 1080p to 67 FPS at 1440p to 35 FPS at 4K.

The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 30-37% depending on settings, which is typical for a GPU-bound workload. However, the drop from 1440p to 4K is more severe, with High settings falling from 96 to 50 FPS (a 48% reduction) and Ultra falling from 67 to 35 FPS (a 48% reduction). This indicates that the Intel Arc B570’s memory subsystem, with its 160-bit bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The GPU’s 10 GB VRAM is also a concern at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS of 35 suggests the card is struggling to maintain playable frame rates.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at any resolution, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes. If the i3-12100F were limiting performance, we would expect to see smaller FPS differences between 1080p and 1440p, but the consistent 30%+ drops indicate the GPU is the limiting component across all settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 192 FPS, Medium averages 167 FPS with a min of 142 and max of 192, High averages 152 FPS, and Ultra averages 107 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 85 FPS, showing that the GPU can handle 1080p easily, but the Ultra preset still maintains a solid 107 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly. Low averages 121 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS with a min of 90 and max of 121, High averages 96 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 90 is noteworthy, as it suggests the system can maintain playable frame times even in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is still playable, but it is approaching the lower boundary for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, performance falls below playable levels for most presets. Low averages 63 FPS, Medium averages 55 FPS with a min of 47 and max of 63, High averages 50 FPS, and Ultra drops to 35 FPS. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 47 is concerning, as it indicates frame drops below 50 FPS during intense firefights. The Ultra preset at 35 FPS is not recommended for any serious gameplay, as the tactical shooter genre requires quick reactions that are hampered by low frame rates.

The data shows a clear tiering: 1080p is excellent, 1440p is good, and 4K is marginal at best. The Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 105 FPS and a min of 90 FPS, which should provide a consistent experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 provide adequate bandwidth for gaming. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 11860 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1674 in single-core, which places it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs.

For Ready Or Not, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (192 FPS) suggests the CPU is not a major bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the frame rates are high enough to saturate most displays. However, the 4-core design may cause occasional frame hitches in busy scenes with multiple AI enemies, though the data does not explicitly show this. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355, has an identical average score (13492 vs 13494), indicating that the i3-12100F is competitive with newer low-power parts.

The boost clock of 4.30 GHz is crucial for single-threaded performance, which is important for the game’s main thread. The 3dmark single-thread score of 893 and Geekbench single-core score of 1932 show that the CPU has strong per-core performance. However, the 8-thread limit means that if the game uses more than 8 threads, the CPU could become a limiting factor, but the high FPS at 1080p suggests this is not occurring in the measured scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides the best overall experience. The average FPS of 105 is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the min FPS of 90 ensures that frame drops are minimal during intense gameplay. This setting also maintains a max FPS of 121, which shows the system has headroom for less demanding scenes.

For players with 1080p monitors, the High preset at 1920x1080 (152 FPS average) is recommended over Ultra (107 FPS), as the visual difference between High and Ultra is often subtle in tactical shooters, and the 45 FPS gain provides a smoother experience. The Low preset at 1080p (192 FPS) is unnecessary unless the player is using a 240 Hz display, as the High preset already exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors.

At 4K, no preset provides a consistently smooth experience. The Low preset averages 63 FPS, which is barely playable, but the Medium preset’s min FPS of 47 makes it risky for competitive play. Players with 4K displays should either lower the resolution to 1440p or accept that the game will run at lower frame rates. The Ultra preset at 4K (35 FPS) is not viable for gameplay.

The data indicates that the Medium preset at 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a balance of visual fidelity and performance that keeps the frame rate above 90 FPS even in the worst-case scenarios measured.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage) using a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. It features 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a fixed 2500 MHz base and boost clock, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) across a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 10 GB of GDDR6 VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset likely exceeds the memory capacity, contributing to the 35 FPS average.

The GPU’s synthetic benchmark scores show a strong performance profile: 14195 in Passmark G3D and 83514 in Geekbench OpenCL. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, has a nearly identical average score (20582 vs 20556, -0.1% delta), indicating that the B570 is a modest upgrade over the previous generation. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% delta) is also a direct competitor, showing that the B570 offers similar performance to a high-end laptop GPU.

In Ready Or Not, the GPU is the primary bottleneck at resolutions above 1080p. The measured FPS drop from 192 at 1080p Low to 63 at 4K Low is a 67% reduction, which aligns with the GPU’s raw compute limitations rather than memory bandwidth issues. The 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K resolution requires more fill rate and memory bandwidth than the card can provide. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is a limiting factor at 4K, as the data shows the Ultra preset struggling at 35 FPS, indicating the GPU is starved for data.

The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking against all GPUs confirms its mid-range positioning. For Ready Or Not, this translates to a system that excels at 1080p, handles 1440p well, but struggles at 4K. Players should pair this combo with a 1080p or 1440p monitor to get the best experience, as the 4K results are below the threshold for smooth tactical gameplay.