Ready Or Not

This combo sits at rank 985 out of 1748 tested combinations in Ready Or Not, placing it just inside the top 56% of all tested hardware pairings. The percentile position is heavily influenced by the CPU, which lands at the 73rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds a lower 66th percentile position among all graphics cards. That gap matters: the data shows a platform where the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics solution, which becomes visible in how frame rates scale across resolutions.

The mid-pack overall ranking is consistent with the component averages. The Core i5-10400F posts an average benchmark score of 14168, sitting nearly even with the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 (0.4% delta) and just behind the Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 (-0.8% delta). The RTX 4060 averages 23181, with the Radeon RX 6600M at 23321 (-0.6% delta) and the Intel Arc B580 at 23021 (0.7% delta) as the closest competitors. Neither component dominates its peer group, and the combined result reflects that balance.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame value of 985 out of 1748 places this pairing in the lower-middle portion of the database, but the context matters. Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that benefits from high frame rates, and the measured data shows this combo delivering playable performance even at demanding settings. The rank is a composite, and the component breakdown suggests the GPU is the limiting factor more often than the CPU.

Comparing the two components' positions reveals the asymmetry. The CPU's 73rd percentile versus the GPU's 66th percentile means the processor is better positioned relative to its own market than the graphics card is. In practice, that translates to the GPU becoming the bottleneck at higher resolutions, which the FPS data confirms. The 4K Ultra result of 48.1 FPS is the weakest entry in the entire measured set, while the 1080p Low result of 268.6 FPS is exceptionally strong. The ranking captures this full spread rather than any single configuration.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F brings 6 cores and 12 threads from the Comet Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. It runs on a 14 nm process with 12 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration at 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking headroom is limited, but the boost clock provides adequate single-thread performance for a game like Ready Or Not.

Benchmark data shows the CPU's strengths and limitations. The 3dMark single-thread score of 688 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1453 indicate solid per-core performance, while the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 demonstrates that the 6-core configuration handles threaded workloads reasonably well. The PassMark multithread score of 12115 and the 3dMark max-threads score of 4735 reinforce this picture. The CPU's 65 W TDP and PCIe Gen 3, 16 lanes (CPU only) interface mean it pairs cleanly with mainstream boards.

In Ready Or Not specifically, the CPU's role becomes clear when examining the FPS scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 268.6 FPS, which is far beyond what the GPU alone could achieve at higher settings. This suggests the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower graphical loads. The 3dMark 2-thread score of 1350 and 4-thread score of 2560 show that the processor handles the lightly-threaded game logic well. The architecture's 14 nm process and 2.90 GHz base clock are modest by modern standards, but the boost to 4.30 GHz provides the responsiveness tactical shooters require.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 uses the AD107 chip on a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost of 2460 MHz, and memory runs at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). The card has 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores, with 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The GPU's benchmark results position it in the mid-range tier. The PassMark G3D score of 19545 and the 3dMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 reflect capable DirectX 12 performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 101030 and Vulkan score of 98095 show strong compute capabilities. The card's 115 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU rating make it an efficient option, though the 1x 12-pin power connector requires adapter consideration on older power supplies.

In Ready Or Not, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus become relevant at 4K resolution. The 3840x2160 Ultra result of 48.1 FPS drops below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating the memory bandwidth and capacity are stretched at the highest settings. The 3840x2160 High result of 69.9 FPS is more workable, while dropping to Low at 89.5 FPS shows the card can handle 4K when settings are reduced. The 2560x1440 results are consistently strong, with all settings except Ultra (95.4 FPS) exceeding 134 FPS, suggesting the GPU hits a sweet spot at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 268.6 FPS, Medium reaches 232.7 FPS, High achieves 213.9 FPS, and even Ultra maintains 147.5 FPS. The separation between Low and Medium is 35.9 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 66.4 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load increase.

The 2560x1440 results show a similar pattern with lower absolute values. Low yields 169.5 FPS, Medium 144.9 FPS, High 134.5 FPS, and Ultra 95.4 FPS. The step from Medium to High is only 10.4 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns between those presets. The drop from High to Ultra is 39.1 FPS, again highlighting Ultra's cost.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more variable. Low achieves 89.5 FPS, Medium 77.1 FPS, High 69.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48.1 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 7.2 FPS, while High to Ultra is 21.8 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration below 60 FPS, making it the weakest point in the dataset. Across all resolutions, the scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent: roughly 45% performance loss at 1080p, 44% at 1440p, and 46% at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Ready Or Not?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160 High, the combo averages 69.9 FPS, and Low reaches 89.5 FPS. However, Ultra drops to 48.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the optimal balance. All settings except Ultra (95.4 FPS) exceed 134 FPS, with Low at 169.5 FPS and High at 134.5 FPS, providing high refresh rate capability.

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

A: The Core i5-10400F averages 14168, which is 0.4% above the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115) and 1.1% above the Intel Core i5-8500 (14332). It trails the Ryzen 3 7320C (14277) by 0.8%.

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

A: The RTX 4060 averages 23181, sitting 0.6% below the Radeon RX 6600M (23321) and 0.7% above the Intel Arc B580 (23021). It outperforms the GTX 780 Ti (23338) by 0.7%.

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck the CPU at any resolution?

A: The FPS data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, particularly at Ultra (48.1 FPS). At 1080p, the CPU's capability is evident with Low reaching 268.6 FPS, indicating the GPU is the constraint at higher settings.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: The performance cost varies by resolution. At 1080p, Ultra is 66.4 FPS slower than High (147.5 vs 213.9). At 1440p, the gap is 39.1 FPS (95.4 vs 134.5). At 4K, Ultra is 21.8 FPS slower (48.1 vs 69.9).

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to the High preset as the best overall experience for this combo. At 2560x1440 High, the combo delivers 134.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high refresh rate monitors. At 1920x1080 High, it reaches 213.9 FPS, providing excellent headroom for competitive play. The High preset also maintains 69.9 FPS at 4K, making it the highest settings level that stays playable at that resolution.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for most users. Every resolution shows a substantial performance penalty: 147.5 FPS at 1080p, 95.4 FPS at 1440p, and 48.1 FPS at 4K. While the 1080p and 1440p results are still technically playable, the visual improvement over High does not justify the 31% and 29% performance losses respectively. At 4K, Ultra falls below playable thresholds entirely.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p (268.6 FPS) or 1440p (169.5 FPS) provides the highest performance. The Medium preset offers a balanced middle ground: 232.7 FPS at 1080p, 144.9 FPS at 1440p, and 77.1 FPS at 4K. Given the tactical shooter genre's emphasis on responsiveness, the High preset at 1440p emerges as the recommended configuration, offering strong visual quality without sacrificing the high frame rates that give players a competitive edge.