Ready Or Not

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Ready Or Not with the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 shows a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 1080p High settings, the combo delivers 290.2 FPS average, which drops to 183.7 FPS at 1440p and further to 95.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36.7% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 67.1% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

The scaling behavior across settings tiers reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 365.5 FPS, indicating that CPU limitations are likely the primary constraint at this resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is substantial — 365.5 FPS versus 204.3 FPS — which suggests the GPU has headroom to spare when settings are reduced. In contrast, at 4K the spread narrows significantly: Low produces 119.8 FPS while Ultra drops to 69.6 FPS, a 41.9% penalty that indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The data shows that 1440p represents the sweet spot for this pairing. At High settings, the system maintains 183.7 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-refresh monitors. Even Ultra settings at 1440p hold at 130.5 FPS, demonstrating that the RTX 4070 has enough headroom to handle demanding settings while the CPU keeps up effectively. At 4K, however, the Ultra preset falls to 69.6 FPS, which approaches the threshold where competitive players might notice responsiveness issues in a tactical shooter.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F brings 6 cores and 12 threads to this pairing, running at a base clock of 2.90 GHz with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake architecture processor, built on Intel's 14 nm process, represents a generation that prioritizes reasonable multi-threaded performance over extreme single-core speed. The benchmark data confirms this positioning: 3dmark single-thread score of 688 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1453 indicate modest per-core throughput by modern standards.

In Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter that emphasizes situational awareness and AI-driven enemy behavior, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities matter more than raw single-core speed. The i5-10400F's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and PassMark multi-thread score of 12115 suggest it can handle the game's simulation overhead without becoming a severe bottleneck. However, the 1080p Low result of 365.5 FPS versus the 1440p Low result of 231.6 FPS indicates that the CPU is being pushed hard at lower resolutions where GPU load is lighter.

The processor's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate feeding for the RTX 4070 in most scenarios. The CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 14168. Compared to its nearest rivals, it sits within a tight cluster: the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115 (0.4% higher), while the Intel Core i5-8500 scores 14332 (1.1% higher). This indicates the i5-10400F is competitive with its peers but not exceptional, which aligns with the observed FPS numbers that show CPU limitation at high frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, provides the graphical muscle for this configuration. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, the card offers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for Ready Or Not's environments at all tested resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with 5888 shading units and 46 RT cores, positions it as a capable mid-to-high range card for 1440p gaming.

The RTX 4070's memory configuration deserves attention in the context of this tactical shooter. At 4K Ultra settings, the game requires significant memory bandwidth and capacity, and the 12 GB allocation appears adequate based on the measured 69.6 FPS average. The GPU's texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s provide the raw throughput needed to maintain playable frame rates even when the CPU is not the primary constraint.

The GPU ranks in the 81st percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 37283. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507 (0.6% higher) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A at 38008 (1.9% higher), though these comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark scores rather than game-specific performance. The PassMark G3D score of 26927 further confirms the card's strong rasterization performance, which translates directly to the high frame rates observed in Ready Or Not.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce 365.5 FPS average, Medium reaches 322.4 FPS, High achieves 290.2 FPS, and Ultra maintains 204.3 FPS. The progression shows a 44.1% performance penalty from Low to Ultra, but even the lowest figure remains far above what any current display can show. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiting factor, as the GPU has considerable headroom that cannot be utilized due to the processor's frame delivery ceiling.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly competitive. Low settings deliver 231.6 FPS, Medium drops to 200.1 FPS, High sits at 183.7 FPS, and Ultra holds at 130.5 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 43.7%, similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers indicate a more balanced workload between CPU and GPU. The 1440p High result of 183.7 FPS is particularly notable because it exceeds what most 1440p high-refresh monitors can display, making this an ideal resolution for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint. Low settings produce 119.8 FPS, Medium reaches 104.1 FPS, High achieves 95.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 69.6 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 41.9%, which reflects the increased memory bandwidth and compute demands at this resolution. The 4K High result of 95.5 FPS remains playable, but the Ultra preset at 69.6 FPS approaches the lower boundary for smooth gameplay in a game where reaction time matters.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 475th out of 1748 tested combos in Ready Or Not, placing it in the top 27.2% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU provides adequate multi-threaded performance while the GPU handles the graphical load efficiently. However, the ranking also indicates that there are many stronger combinations available, particularly those pairing higher-end CPUs with this same GPU.

The ranking position makes sense when considering the CPU's percentile placement. The i5-10400F's 73rd percentile standing among all CPUs, combined with the RTX 4070's 81st percentile among GPUs, suggests that the total system performance should exceed the 50th percentile. The observed 475th rank out of 1748 combos confirms this expectation, though it also highlights that the CPU is the weaker link in this pairing. In a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not, where CPU performance can influence AI behavior and game logic, this means that upgrading to a more powerful processor would yield measurable gains, particularly at 1080p where the CPU is already the bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Ready Or Not?

A: The data shows 1440p High settings deliver 183.7 FPS average, while 1080p High reaches 290.2 FPS. Both are extremely playable, but the 1440p result indicates a better balance between CPU and GPU utilization, making it the recommended resolution for this pairing.

Q: How does the RTX 4070's VRAM affect 4K performance?

A: The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth supports 4K Ultra at 69.6 FPS average. The memory capacity appears sufficient for this game at 4K, as the performance drop from High to Ultra (95.5 FPS to 69.6 FPS) is typical of increased settings demands rather than VRAM limitations.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in this configuration?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears to be the limiting factor, as Low settings produce 365.5 FPS while Ultra reaches only 204.3 FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the constraint, with Low at 119.8 FPS and Ultra at 69.6 FPS. The 1440p results show the most balanced workload.

Q: What settings should this combo use at 1440p for competitive play?

A: High settings at 1440p provide 183.7 FPS average, which exceeds the refresh rate of most high-refresh monitors. Ultra settings at 1440p still hold at 130.5 FPS, making either option viable depending on whether visual fidelity or maximum frame rate is prioritized.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 475th out of 1748 tested combos in Ready Or Not, placing it in the top 27.2%. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking and GPU's 81st percentile ranking indicate a balanced pairing that performs above the median but is not among the top-tier configurations.

Q: Can this system maintain 4K Ultra settings in Ready Or Not?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. The 4K Ultra result of 69.6 FPS average is technically playable, though it approaches the lower threshold for smooth tactical shooter gameplay. For a more comfortable margin, 4K High at 95.5 FPS is the better choice.