Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a balanced mid-range combination for a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not. The data shows this pairing delivers playable frame rates across most settings, with performance scaling that clearly indicates where the system's strengths and limitations lie. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to understand the behavior of this specific combo at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values for this combo show a predictable yet significant drop as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly capable of high refresh-rate gameplay, with an average of 162 FPS on High settings. Moving to 2560x1440, the average on High falls to 102 FPS, a decrease that reflects the increased pixel workload on the GPU. At 3840x2160, the High preset average drops further to 54 FPS, which is a substantial 66.7% reduction from the 1080p figure.

This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. The RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated as the render target grows. For instance, the jump from 1440p to 4K on High settings costs 48 FPS (102 to 54), while the jump from 1080p to 1440p costs 60 FPS (162 to 102). The proportional loss is more severe at 4K, suggesting the GPU pipeline is nearing its limits.

The Low preset data reinforces this analysis. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 205 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 67 FPS. The gap between Low and High settings also narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and High is 43 FPS (205 vs 162), while at 4K the difference is only 13 FPS (67 vs 54). This compression indicates that at 4K, the resolution itself is the dominant bottleneck, overshadowing the impact of graphical settings. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions but is not the limiting factor here; the data suggests the RTX 2060 is the component that determines the ceiling for this game's performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience for this combo. At 1920x1080, Medium produces an average of 178 FPS with a minimum of 152 FPS, providing a smooth experience that exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors. The 1440p Medium preset yields 113 FPS average with a 96 FPS minimum, which remains comfortably playable. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 59 FPS average with a 50 FPS minimum, which is on the edge of smoothness but still playable for a tactical shooter where precision matters more than twitch response.

The High preset is a reasonable alternative for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate. It delivers 162 FPS at 1080p, 102 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. The High preset data includes no minimum FPS values, but the averages suggest it maintains playable performance at all resolutions. However, the Ultra preset shows a steep performance cost that makes it less advisable. At 1080p Ultra, the average falls to 114 FPS, and at 1440p it drops to 72 FPS. The 4K Ultra preset is the only configuration that falls below 40 FPS, averaging just 38 FPS, which would likely feel sluggish in a game requiring precise aiming.

For the best experience per the measured rows, the Medium preset at 1440p appears to be the sweet spot. It provides an average of 113 FPS and a minimum of 96 FPS, ensuring that frame pacing remains consistent during intense firefights. The Low preset at 1440p achieves 129 FPS, but the visual compromise may not be worth the extra 16 FPS over Medium. At 1080p, the Medium preset's 178 FPS average with a 152 FPS minimum is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The data indicates that this combo is best utilized by avoiding the Ultra preset, as the performance hit from High to Ultra is disproportionate to the visual gains.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the workhorse of this combo, and its specifications directly explain the measured performance. The GPU has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, with 1920 shading units and 120 texture mapping units. Its 48 ROPs handle pixel output at a rate of 80.64 GPixel/s, which is a key factor in the resolution scaling observed. The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes strained at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 12.90 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1), which are modest by modern standards but adequate for this title. The 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores indicate ray tracing support, though the measured data does not specify whether ray tracing was enabled in these tests. The GPU's memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, or 14 Gbps effective, which is a significant factor in the 4K performance drop. At 4K, the pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and the memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s become limiting factors, as evidenced by the 38 FPS average on Ultra settings.

Comparing to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, scores 15283, a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.1% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 (0.6% delta). These scores are nearly identical, suggesting that the RTX 2060 performs on par with these other GPUs in synthetic benchmarks. However, the measured FPS in Ready Or Not shows that the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM is a potential weakness at 4K, where the Ultra preset's 38 FPS average indicates the memory capacity or bandwidth is insufficient for the highest fidelity settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Ready Or Not, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2931 out of 3714 combos. This places it in the lower 21% of all tested systems, indicating that while it is functional, it is far from the top-tier configurations. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of the CPU and GPU, and given the GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 68th percentile among all CPUs, the combo's overall position is consistent with its components' individual standings.

The low rank is primarily attributable to the GPU's performance ceiling. The RTX 2060's 58th percentile means that 42% of GPUs in the database outperform it, and in a game like Ready Or Not that demands significant graphical resources, this limitation is exposed. The CPU's 68th percentile is comparatively stronger, but the combo rank of 2931 out of 3714 suggests that the GPU is holding back the overall system. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo can achieve 205 FPS on Low settings, which is excellent, but this performance is not sustained at higher resolutions due to the GPU's constraints.

The measured data being "true" indicates that these FPS figures are directly observed rather than estimated. This lends credibility to the rank. The combo's position relative to others in the database suggests that users with this hardware should expect a playable but not exceptional experience in Ready Or Not, particularly if they aim for 4K Ultra settings. The rank also implies that upgrading the GPU would yield a more significant performance improvement than upgrading the CPU, as the RTX 2060 appears to be the bottleneck in most scenarios.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s and connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

In the context of Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at most settings. For example, at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 205 FPS, which is a high frame rate that requires the CPU to process many frames per second. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.30 GHz boost clock are sufficient for this task. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10283 and single-core score of 1451 indicate solid performance, though not exceptional.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 68% places it above the median of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163 score, 0.2% delta), the Intel Core 7 160UL (14232 score, -0.3% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115 score, 0.5% delta). These rivals have remarkably similar average scores, suggesting that the i5-10400F's performance is typical for its class. However, the data shows that in Ready Or Not, the GPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively constant across resolutions, which is not the case here.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s is adequate for this game, as the GPU's 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is far higher and thus the CPU is unlikely to starve the GPU. The processor's 6 cores and 12 threads are also sufficient for a tactical shooter, which typically does not scale beyond a handful of threads. Therefore, the CPU's role is to provide a stable foundation, and the data indicates it does so without introducing noticeable frame drops.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra settings for this combo?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 114 FPS.

Q: How does the 4K Medium preset perform compared to 1440p Medium?

A: At 3840x2160 Medium, the average FPS is 59 with a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 68. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average FPS is 113 with a minimum of 96 and a maximum of 129. The 4K preset delivers roughly half the frame rate of the 1440p preset.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows that at 4K, the average FPS drops significantly from 1080p, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck. For example, High settings yield 162 FPS at 1080p but only 54 FPS at 4K.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides a 113 FPS average with a 96 FPS minimum, which is the most balanced option for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2931 out of 3714 tested combinations for Ready Or Not.

Q: Does this combo achieve over 60 FPS at 4K on any setting?

A: Yes, on the Low preset at 3840x2160, the average FPS is 67. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS, which is just below 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data presents the exact measured FPS values for the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combo in Ready Or Not.

1920x1080:

• Low: 205 FPS average
• Medium: 178 FPS average, 152 FPS minimum, 205 FPS maximum
• High: 162 FPS average
• Ultra: 114 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 129 FPS average
• Medium: 113 FPS average, 96 FPS minimum, 129 FPS maximum
• High: 102 FPS average
• Ultra: 72 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 67 FPS average
• Medium: 59 FPS average, 50 FPS minimum, 68 FPS maximum
• High: 54 FPS average
• Ultra: 38 FPS average

The minimum and maximum FPS values are only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution. For the Low, High, and Ultra presets, only the average FPS is listed. This breakdown confirms that the Medium preset offers the most consistent frame pacing, as evidenced by the narrow gap between minimum and maximum values at each resolution. The 1080p Medium preset shows a range of 152 to 205 FPS, while the 1440p Medium shows 96 to 129 FPS, and the 4K Medium shows 50 to 68 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 40 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay based on this data.