Ready Or Not

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Ready Or Not with the Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B570 show a steep performance curve as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers 152 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 96 FPS, a 37% reduction. At 3840x2160, the average falls to 50 FPS, which is 67% below the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases, with the CPU's six cores and twelve threads providing enough headroom at higher resolutions.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Low produces 192 FPS while Ultra produces 107 FPS — a 79% difference. At 1440p, the spread is 121 FPS versus 67 FPS, an 81% gap. At 4K, Low hits 63 FPS while Ultra falls to 35 FPS, a difference of 80%. This consistency across resolutions suggests the performance penalty from Ultra settings is relatively uniform, but the absolute impact becomes more severe because the baseline frame rate is already lower at 4K.

The Medium preset offers a middle ground with measured minimums that reveal stability. At 1080p Medium, the average is 167 FPS with a minimum of 142 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 105 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS. These minimums are within 15-16% of the averages, indicating that the Arc B570 maintains consistent frame pacing when not pushed to Ultra. The Ultra preset at 4K, however, drops to 35 FPS average with no recorded minimum, suggesting the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings.

The data shows that 1440p is the practical ceiling for high refresh rate play. At 1440p High, the 96 FPS average is suitable for most displays, while 4K requires dropping to Low or Medium to stay above 50 FPS. The 1080p results are strong across all presets, with even Ultra exceeding 100 FPS. This positions the i5-10400F + Arc B570 combo as a 1080p-focused configuration that can handle 1440p with settings adjustments, but 4K gaming requires significant compromises.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Ready Or Not at 4K smoothly?

A: At 4K with Medium settings, the average is 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS. Low settings push the average to 63 FPS. Ultra drops to 35 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS experience, Low settings are required, while Medium will hover near 55 FPS with occasional dips.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combination?

A: The 1440p High preset delivers a 96 FPS average, which is a strong balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, every preset except Ultra exceeds 150 FPS, making that resolution ideal for high refresh rate monitors. 4K requires Low or Medium settings to remain playable.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in terms of frame rate?

A: The Ultra preset is significantly more demanding. At 1080p, Ultra produces 107 FPS versus 152 FPS on High — a 42% penalty. At 1440p, Ultra gives 67 FPS versus 96 FPS on High. At 4K, Ultra delivers 35 FPS versus 50 FPS on High. The visual upgrade from High to Ultra comes at a substantial performance cost.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 strong enough for this game?

A: The Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 160-bit bus with 380 GB/s bandwidth. Its PassMark G3D score is 14195, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Benchmark results show it handles 1080p and 1440p well, but 4K Ultra is beyond its capabilities. The GPU's nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, scores nearly identically, confirming this performance tier.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance in this game?

A: The Core i5-10400F has a 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock across six cores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 10283. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 192 FPS average indicates the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, though the 65W TDP and 14nm process are older technology.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 2361 out of 2947 total combos for Ready Or Not, placing it in the lower half of tested systems. This reflects the mid-range nature of both components rather than any specific bottleneck. The CPU's 68th percentile and GPU's 65th percentile rankings are consistent with this overall position.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on TSMC's 5nm process with the Xe2-HPG architecture, featuring 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs. Its base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, which is a modest clock speed compared to many modern GPUs. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory operates at 2375 MHz with an effective 19 Gbps transfer rate, providing 380 GB/s of bandwidth across a 160-bit bus. This memory configuration is adequate for Ready Or Not's environments, which feature dense interior spaces with complex lighting.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 18 ray tracing cores. The PassMark G3D score of 14195 places the B570 at the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20534 — a difference of only 0.1%. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, just 0.1% higher. This tight clustering indicates the B570 performs at a well-established mid-range tier.

In Ready Or Not specifically, the GPU's role is most evident in the resolution scaling. At 1080p, the GPU can push 192 FPS on Low settings, indicating it is not the primary constraint at that resolution. At 4K, the same settings yield 63 FPS, showing the pixel throughput demands of 4K overwhelm the B570's 200 GPixel/s pixel rate. The texture rate of 360 GTexel/s becomes more relevant at higher resolutions where texture fetching increases.

The 10 GB VRAM capacity is worth noting for a game like Ready Or Not, which features detailed weapon models and environmental textures. At 4K Ultra, the 35 FPS average suggests the GPU is simultaneously hitting compute and memory bandwidth limits. The 380 GB/s bandwidth is moderate by current standards, and the 160-bit bus width means memory efficiency is critical. The measured minimums at Medium settings — 142 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K — show that the GPU maintains playable frame rates when not pushed to maximum settings.

The B570's dual-slot design and single 8-pin power connector are typical for this performance class, with a 150W TDP that aligns with its mid-range positioning. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is sufficient for the bandwidth this GPU requires, though the i5-10400F only supports PCIe Gen 3, which could theoretically limit transfer rates. In practice, the measured results show no obvious bottleneck from this interface mismatch.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Ready Or Not experience with this hardware. The Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance stability across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 167 FPS average with a 142 FPS minimum provides a smooth experience on high refresh rate displays. At 1440p Medium, the 105 FPS average with a 90 FPS minimum is still excellent for competitive play. At 4K Medium, the 55 FPS average with a 47 FPS minimum is borderline but playable.

The High preset is the better choice for users prioritizing visual fidelity over maximum frame rates. At 1080p High, the 152 FPS average is only 9% lower than Medium, making it an attractive option for most players. At 1440p High, 96 FPS is a solid result that many would consider ideal. At 4K High, 50 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold that most players prefer for a tactical shooter.

The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K, where the 35 FPS average makes the game feel sluggish. At 1440p, Ultra's 67 FPS is playable but the jump from High costs 30% performance. At 1080p, Ultra's 107 FPS is acceptable, but the visual gains over High are typically marginal in a game where situational awareness matters more than shadow quality.

The Low preset provides the highest frame rates but sacrifices visual clarity. At 4K Low, the 63 FPS average is the only way to approach 60 FPS at that resolution. At 1440p Low, the 121 FPS average exceeds what most 1440p monitors can display. At 1080p Low, the 192 FPS average is useful for 200Hz monitors but the visual downgrade may hinder target identification in dark environments.

For most players, the recommendation is clear: use Medium at 1440p for the best overall experience, or High at 1080p if you prefer higher visual fidelity. The 4K resolution should only be used with Low or Medium settings, and even then, the experience will be less smooth than at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured averages show a clear progression from Low to Ultra. Low settings produce 192 FPS, Medium produces 167 FPS with a minimum of 142 FPS and maximum of 192 FPS, High produces 152 FPS, and Ultra drops to 107 FPS. The Medium preset's maximum of 192 FPS matches the Low preset's average, indicating that Medium settings occasionally hit the same performance ceiling as Low.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 121 FPS on Low, 105 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 90 FPS and maximum of 121 FPS, 96 FPS on High, and 67 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset's maximum of 121 FPS exactly matches the Low preset's average, showing that Medium can reach Low-level performance in less demanding scenes. The 90 FPS minimum on Medium ensures the game remains smooth even during intense firefights.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 63 FPS on Low, 55 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 47 FPS and maximum of 63 FPS, 50 FPS on High, and 35 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset's maximum of 63 FPS matches the Low preset's average, continuing the pattern seen at lower resolutions. The 47 FPS minimum at 4K Medium is the weakest measured point in the dataset, though it remains technically playable.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the Medium preset delivers roughly 85-90% of the Low preset's average frame rate while providing significantly better visuals. The High preset sits about 10% below Medium, and Ultra is 30-40% below High depending on resolution. This scaling is predictable and allows players to make informed decisions based on their display's refresh rate and personal preference for visual quality.

The measured minimums are only available for the Medium preset, which makes direct stability comparisons difficult. However, the available data points — 142 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K — suggest that Medium settings maintain frame times well within acceptable ranges. The absence of minimum data for other presets means players should expect more variance, particularly at Ultra where the GPU is heavily loaded.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a six-core, twelve-thread processor from Intel's 10th Gen Comet Lake family. It operates at a 2.90 GHz base clock with a 4.30 GHz boost clock, using a 14nm process. The CPU has 64 KB L1 cache per core, 256 KB L2 cache per core, and 12 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 in dual-channel configuration with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. These specifications place the i5-10400F at the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the benchmark database.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores provide context for its gaming performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 10283, while the single-core score is 1451. The Geekbench multi-core score is 6257, and the single-core score is 1420. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 688 single-thread to 4748 with 16 threads, indicating good multi-threading efficiency. The PassMark multithread score is 12115 with a single-thread score of 2541.

In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions — the GPU is. At 1080p Low, the 192 FPS average suggests the CPU can support high frame rates when the GPU is not stressed. The fact that the same settings at 4K produce 63 FPS reinforces that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The i5-10400F's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Xeon 6756E with an average score of 14163 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 (0.3% lower), the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 (0.6% lower). These rivals span different market segments — from server processors to low-power mobile chips — which highlights the i5-10400F's position as a solid mid-range desktop CPU.

The CPU's 65W TDP and 14nm process are older technology, but the six-core, twelve-thread configuration remains sufficient for modern games. The 4.30 GHz boost clock is competitive for single-threaded performance, which matters in games that rely heavily on one or two threads. The 12 MB shared L3 cache is moderate by today's standards, but the measured results show it does not create a noticeable bottleneck in Ready Or Not.

The combination's overall rank of 2361 out of 2947 combos reflects the mid-range nature of both components. The CPU's 68th percentile ranking and the GPU's 65th percentile ranking are closely aligned, suggesting a balanced pairing. Neither component dramatically outclasses the other, which is optimal for avoiding wasted performance. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings confirm that this balance produces predictable, consistent results in Ready Or Not.