Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D represents a stark contrast in hardware tiers for a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not. The CPU is a 4-core, 8-thread Alder Lake-S part with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its thread count is the most relevant specification for a game focused on AI-driven squad tactics and environmental interactions. The data indicates the processor sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13,494. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-9500 (0.3% higher score) and the Intel Core 5 120UL (0.7% lower score), placing it in a competitive mid-range bracket for processing power. While the GPU is a flagship component, the CPU’s 8 threads are the primary avenue for handling game logic, and its 12 MB of shared L3 cache offers a modest buffer for the simulation-heavy workloads typical of the genre.

The GPU role in this configuration is undeniably dominant, though the pairing might be considered lopsided in synthetic terms. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture part with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. Its boost clock is 2407 MHz. This memory capacity is far beyond what Ready Or Not requires, ensuring that texture streaming and asset loading are never bottlenecks at any resolution. The GPU’s 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712, confirms its position at the top tier of graphics hardware. In the context of this game, the RTX 5090 D's raw rasterization power—evidenced by its 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance—will easily saturate the CPU's output capacity, meaning that the frame rate ceiling in most scenarios will be dictated by the i3-12100F's ability to feed the render queue, rather than the GPU's ability to draw frames.

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

The Intel Core i3-12100F’s specifications point to a processor designed for mainstream workloads, not necessarily for feeding a flagship GPU in a modern tactical shooter. With 4 physical cores and 8 threads, the CPU relies on Hyper-Threading to manage concurrent tasks. The base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz are respectable but not exceptional for high-refresh-rate gaming. In Ready Or Not, which simulates multiple AI agents and complex ballistic interactions, the thread count is likely the limiting factor. The data supports this: the CPU’s 3dmark 8-thread score of 4,026 is nearly identical to its max-thread score of 4,023, indicating that the processor has hit its parallelism ceiling and cannot leverage more than 8 threads effectively. This suggests that while the game might use the available threads, the absolute processing headroom is constrained.

Benchmark results show a strong single-core foundation, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 893 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,674. This single-thread strength is crucial for the main game loop and physics calculations. However, the multi-threaded scores, such as Cinebench R23 multi-core at 11,860, are where the limitations appear. When compared to its nearest rivals, the i3-12100F’s average score is virtually identical to the Intel Core 3 N355 (0% delta), which is a lower-power part, and only 1.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-1250U, a mobile chip. This indicates that in pure processing throughput, the i3-12100F is not significantly ahead of other mid-range options. For Ready Or Not, this means that while the CPU can handle the game, it is unlikely to deliver the massive frame rates that the RTX 5090 D is capable of at lower resolutions, as the CPU becomes the primary arbiter of the frame pacing.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the clear performance driver in this combo. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 VRAM is an immense allocation that completely eliminates any possibility of memory capacity becoming a constraint in Ready Or Not, even at 4K with maximum texture quality. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) across a 512-bit bus yields 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game’s asset streaming demands. The GPU’s boost clock of 2407 MHz, combined with 21,760 shading units, allows for massive parallel processing throughput. In the measured FPS data, the GPU’s dominance is evident; at 1080p, even with Low settings, the combo achieves 515 FPS, a number that far exceeds any display refresh rate and suggests the GPU is not working at full capacity but rather waiting for the CPU.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its top-tier status. With a PassMark G3D score of 44,065 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 310,674, the RTX 5090 D is positioned far above typical gaming hardware. The nearest rival data shows a curious anomaly: the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT is only 1.1% lower in average score, despite being a mobile part. This is likely due to the specific benchmark suite used for the average, but it does not change the fact that the RTX 5090 D is a monstrous GPU. For the game itself, the GPU role is to render the high-fidelity environments, shadows, and reflections. The data shows that the GPU has enough headroom to push frame rates into the hundreds, but its performance is often capped by the CPU, particularly at lower resolutions where the rendering load is lighter.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a classic profile of a CPU-bound system at low resolutions transitioning to a GPU-bound system at high resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 491 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium, the frame rate drops to 312 FPS, a decrease of 179 FPS (approximately 36.5%). This significant drop indicates that the GPU is becoming more involved, but the CPU is still likely limiting the maximum potential. The most telling statistic is the drop from 1080p Medium to 4K Medium: the frame rate falls from 491 FPS to 163 FPS, a reduction of 328 FPS (approximately 66.8%). This sharp decline as resolution increases shows that the RTX 5090 D is finally being loaded with enough pixel work to become the primary bottleneck.

Looking at the High settings, the pattern holds: 449 FPS at 1080p, 284 FPS at 1440p, and 148 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings is a 301 FPS drop (approximately 67%). This consistent proportional decrease across settings suggests that the rendering pipeline is scaling as expected with pixel count. The fact that the frame rates at 1080p are extremely high (449-515 FPS) but still show a difference between Low and High settings (515 FPS vs 449 FPS) indicates that even at low resolution, the CPU is not fully maxed out, but the GPU is still doing enough work to show a difference. The data strongly suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the Intel Core i3-12100F is the limiting factor, preventing the RTX 5090 D from reaching its true potential. At 4K, the GPU takes over as the constraint, but the frame rates remain exceptionally high, indicating that the CPU can still feed the GPU adequately at this resolution.

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

The dataset provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, indicating a system capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset yields an average of 515 FPS. The Medium preset averages 491 FPS, with a minimum of 418 FPS and a maximum of 565 FPS. The High preset averages 449 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 316 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 199 FPS, which shows that the GPU has enough headroom to render the game with ease, but the CPU limits the absolute peak.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high but show a clearer impact of resolution scaling. The Low preset averages 358 FPS. The Medium preset averages 312 FPS, with a minimum of 265 FPS and a maximum of 359 FPS. The High preset averages 284 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 199 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is 117 FPS (from 316 to 199 FPS), which is a substantial decrease. This indicates that the GPU is beginning to work harder, but the system is still likely CPU-bound in most scenarios, as the 1440p Ultra frame rate of 199 FPS is still higher than what many CPUs can provide.

At 3840x2160, the resolution scaling becomes the dominant factor. The Low preset averages 187 FPS. The Medium preset averages 163 FPS, with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 187 FPS. The High preset averages 148 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 104 FPS. The data shows a clear progression: as settings increase at 4K, the frame rate drops consistently. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 83 FPS, which is less than at lower resolutions, suggesting that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck. The minimum FPS of 139 at 4K Medium is still above 120, indicating a smooth experience, but the 4K Ultra average of 104 FPS is the only figure that dips into triple-digit territory, showing that the RTX 5090 D is being fully utilized.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the broader context of all tested hardware combinations for Ready Or Not, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 42nd out of 2,947 combos. This is a high ranking, placing it in the top 1.4% of all tested systems. This rank is remarkable given the CPU’s mid-range status, and it underscores the massive impact of the RTX 5090 D. The data shows that the GPU alone is capable of propelling this combo to near the top of the charts, despite the potential CPU bottleneck.

The rank of 42 suggests that there are 41 other combos that perform better in this game. These are likely systems with higher-end CPUs paired with the same or similar GPUs, which would allow the GPU to stretch its legs more fully at lower resolutions. The fact that this combo is not ranked higher is a direct consequence of the CPU limitation discussed earlier. The data implies that while the RTX 5090 D provides a massive baseline of performance, the i3-12100F prevents the combo from achieving the absolute highest frame rates seen in the 1080p and 1440p tests. The ranking confirms that the system is exceptionally fast for almost all users, but it also highlights the imbalance in the component selection. For a game like Ready Or Not, this rank is more than sufficient for a smooth and highly detailed experience, particularly at 4K where the CPU is less of a constraint.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 515 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13,494, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-9500 and 0.7% lower than the Intel Core 5 120UL, placing it between these two rivals in performance.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate observed at 4K Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings, the minimum frame rate recorded is 139 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience above typical high-refresh-rate thresholds.

Q: Is the system more CPU-bound or GPU-bound at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the system is primarily CPU-bound at 1080p. The frame rates are extremely high (449-515 FPS), and the difference between settings is relatively small, suggesting the GPU has ample headroom and is waiting on the CPU to issue draw calls.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1440p High to 4K High?

A: The average frame rate drops from 284 FPS at 1440p High to 148 FPS at 4K High, a decrease of 136 FPS, which represents a 47.9% reduction in performance.

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

A: The GPU has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. This is an exceptionally large amount and is far more than necessary for Ready Or Not, ensuring that memory capacity is never a limiting factor even at 4K Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display and performance goals. For 1080p and 1440p displays, the High settings preset offers an excellent balance, with average frame rates of 449 FPS and 284 FPS, respectively. These are high enough for any current monitor and provide a significant visual upgrade over Medium. The Ultra preset is also viable, with 316 FPS at 1080p and 199 FPS at 1440p, but the visual difference between High and Ultra is often less noticeable in a fast-paced tactical shooter, and the frame rate cost is substantial.

For 4K displays, the Medium settings preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 163 FPS with a minimum of 139 FPS, ensuring a consistently smooth experience. The High preset at 4K averages 148 FPS, which is still excellent, but the Medium preset provides a higher minimum frame rate, which is crucial for maintaining fluidity during intense firefights. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 104 FPS, which is playable but dips lower, and the performance cost relative to Medium is significant. The data suggests that for the best overall experience at 4K, Medium settings provide the highest guaranteed performance, while High is a good alternative for those who prioritize visuals over the absolute highest frame rate floor.