Ready Or Not

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

The measured frame rates for this Intel Core i3-12100F + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination reveal a stark gradient as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 146.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 94.5 FPS — a 35% reduction. Pushing further to 3840x2160 yields just 50.6 FPS, which is a 65% drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is telling: the frame rate penalty from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, and the jump to 4K is even more punishing.

The shape of this curve points squarely at the GPU as the primary limiter at higher resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the 1080p numbers to plateau or show inconsistent scaling, but instead we see a smooth, predictable decline that tracks with pixel count. The GTX 1070's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus width are being asked to push progressively more pixels, and the data shows it struggling to maintain high frame rates beyond 1440p. At 4K Ultra, the average collapses to 35.2 FPS — a figure that is playable only in the most forgiving sense.

What is curious is the relationship between resolution and settings. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 83.7 FPS (185.5 vs 101.8). At 1440p, that gap narrows to 55.8 FPS (119 vs 63.2). At 4K, it shrinks further to 28.4 FPS (63.6 vs 35.2). This compression suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU's raw throughput becomes the dominant factor, and settings adjustments have diminishing returns. The data implies that for 4K gaming, even dropping to Low settings only recovers about 28 FPS over Ultra — a modest gain that still leaves the experience below 60 FPS.

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

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its benchmark profile shows a single-thread score of 893 in 3DMark and 1681 in Cinebench R23, with multicore scores of 4023 and 11912 respectively. This is a processor with strong per-core performance but limited thread count — a profile that suits games which favor fewer, faster threads over many slower ones.

Ready Or Not appears to be one such game, based on the measured results. At 1080p, where the GPU is less burdened, the combo achieves 146.1 FPS on High settings — a figure that suggests the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. The 4-core design with 8 threads is sufficient to feed the GTX 1070 at this resolution, as evidenced by the high frame rates. The PassMark single-thread score of 3444 and multithread score of 14015 further indicate a processor that excels at tasks requiring low latency and quick response.

However, the CPU's role becomes less clear when considering the 4K results. The fact that 4K Ultra drops to 35.2 FPS while 1080p Ultra maintains 101.8 FPS suggests the GPU is the constraint, not the CPU. The i3-12100F's 4 cores might become a factor in scenes with heavy AI or physics calculations, but the data here does not show evidence of that — frame rates scale predictably with resolution, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance.

The processor's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support provide adequate bandwidth for this game. The 58 W TDP and 10 nm process node indicate an efficient design that should not throttle under sustained gaming loads. In comparison to its nearest rivals, the i3-12100F sits 1.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-7700K in average benchmark score, which is notable given the 7700K's higher core count.

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

The measured data provides four settings presets at each resolution, allowing for a clear recommendation based on target frame rates. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 100 FPS, with Low hitting 185.5 FPS, Medium at 161.8 FPS, High at 146.1 FPS, and Ultra at 101.8 FPS. For 1080p users with standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz monitors, High settings offer an excellent balance — the 146.1 FPS average provides headroom for drops during intense firefights, while still delivering visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes. Low settings produce 119 FPS, Medium 102.4 FPS, and High 94.5 FPS — all comfortably above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 63.2 FPS, which is still technically playable but leaves little margin. For 1440p, the data suggests Medium or High as the sweet spot, with 102.4 and 94.5 FPS respectively offering smooth gameplay without the visual compromises of Low.

The 3840x2160 results are more constrained. Low settings yield 63.6 FPS, Medium 53.4 FPS, High 50.6 FPS, and Ultra 35.2 FPS. Only Low achieves a consistent 60+ FPS average, and even that is marginal. For 4K, the recommendation is clear: Low settings are the only viable option for a smooth experience. The 28.4 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution demonstrates that the GPU cannot handle the additional rendering load, so players must prioritize frame rate over visuals.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 1460 out of 1748 tested combos in Ready Or Not. That places it in the lower 16th percentile of all combinations tested — a position that reflects the aging GPU more than the relatively modern CPU. The rank suggests that while this combo is capable of playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, it falls behind the majority of systems in the benchmark database.

The GTX 1070's individual percentile ranking of 51 places it squarely in the middle of all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 12331. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (0.7% slower), GeForce GTX 880M (1.3% faster), GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER (1.4% faster), and Tesla K20Xm (1.7% faster). This clustering indicates that the GTX 1070 is competitive with mid-range GPUs from several generations, but it is clearly not a top-tier performer by modern standards.

The CPU's percentile ranking is more favorable at 72, with an average benchmark score of 13516. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (0.1% slower), Intel Core i7-1250U (0.4% faster), Intel Core i3-10105 (0.6% faster), and Intel Core i7-7700K (1.8% slower). This suggests the CPU is punching above its weight class, but the overall combo rank is dragged down by the GPU's mid-pack positioning.

The implication is that this system is well-balanced for 1080p gaming but will struggle at higher resolutions. The rank of 1460 out of 1748, combined with the measured FPS data, tells a story of a GPU-limited system that can still deliver a playable experience at lower settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Ready Or Not at 60 FPS on 4K?

A: Only on Low settings, where the average is 63.6 FPS. Medium drops to 53.4 FPS, High to 50.6 FPS, and Ultra to 35.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: 1920x1080 is the clear choice, with all settings presets exceeding 100 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium and High remain above 90 FPS, but 4K is only playable on Low.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: It is 0.7% faster than the Quadro K4200, 1.3% slower than the GTX 880M, 1.4% slower than the GTX 1650 SUPER, and 1.7% slower than the Tesla K20Xm.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The resolution scaling data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter. Frame rates drop predictably as resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low averages 185.5 FPS while Ultra averages 101.8 FPS, a difference of 83.7 FPS.

Q: Does this combo rank well among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 1460 out of 1748, placing it in the lower 16th percentile of all tested combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 185.5 FPS, Medium 161.8 FPS, High 146.1 FPS, and Ultra 101.8 FPS. This represents a spread of 83.7 FPS from the lowest to highest settings preset.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 119 FPS, Medium 102.4 FPS, High 94.5 FPS, and Ultra 63.2 FPS. The spread here is 55.8 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 63.6 FPS, Medium 53.4 FPS, High 50.6 FPS, and Ultra 35.2 FPS. The spread narrows to 28.4 FPS.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings always deliver the highest frame rate, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra always the lowest. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra increases with resolution: 45% at 1080p, 47% at 1440p, and 45% at 4K — a remarkably consistent penalty regardless of resolution.

The most notable single data point is the 1080p Low result of 185.5 FPS, which demonstrates that this system has significant headroom at lower resolutions. Conversely, the 4K Ultra result of 35.2 FPS shows the system's limitations when pushed to extremes.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on the Pascal architecture with a GP104 chip, manufactured on a 16 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1506 MHz with a boost clock of 1683 MHz, and memory at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective). Its 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 64 ROPs provide 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

The memory configuration is particularly relevant to the resolution scaling observed. The 8 GB capacity is sufficient for this game at all tested settings — there is no evidence of VRAM overflow causing stutters or frame drops. However, the 256.3 GB/s bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the GPU must move significantly more texture and geometry data per frame. This explains why the 4K results show such a dramatic drop from 1440p.

The GTX 1070's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a power-efficient card for its era, but its end-of-life production status means it lacks modern features like ray tracing acceleration or DLSS. The DirectX 12 (12_1) support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility ensure it can run Ready Or Not, but the benchmark results suggest it is operating at the edge of its capabilities at 4K.

The GPU's passmark G3D score of 13498 and DirectX 12 score of 48 place it in the mid-range of the database. Its nearest rivals, including the GTX 1650 SUPER and GTX 880M, all cluster within 1.7% performance, indicating that this card is a known quantity — reliable but not exceptional. For this game, the GTX 1070's role is clear: it delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and playable frame rates at 1440p, but 4K requires significant settings compromises. The 35.2 FPS at 4K Ultra is the key indicator — this is a GPU that has hit its ceiling for this title.