Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Ready Or Not, placing in the top 20% of all tested configurations. The data shows this pairing is capable of high-refresh-rate gameplay at 1440p and even playable 4K, though the CPU becomes a bottleneck at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

CPU Role

The Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This CPU sits in the 73rd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 14168. In synthetic tests, it scores 10297 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1453 in single-core, while PassMark multi-thread performance reaches 12115.

In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is most visible at 1080p resolution where frame rates are extremely high. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 379 FPS, but the gap between Low and Ultra settings at this resolution is 152 FPS — a 40% drop. This scaling suggests the CPU is delivering enough throughput to feed the GPU even at high frame rates, but the processor's single-thread performance (688 in 3DMark single-thread) begins to limit the ceiling. The 6-core configuration with 12 threads is well-suited to the game's tactical shooter workload, which benefits from multiple cores for AI and physics simulation. Compared to near rivals, the i5-10400F is 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552 and 1.1% behind the Intel Core i5-8500, indicating it sits in a competitive mid-range performance band — sufficient for this game's demands.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. It has 7168 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores. The GPU's base clock is 1980 MHz with a boost of 2475 MHz, and it achieves 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The card ranks in the 84th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 42576, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which is only 0.2% faster.

The GPU's 12 GB VRAM is a key asset for Ready Or Not's detailed environments. Across the measured FPS data, the RTX 4070 SUPER shows strong scaling from Low to Ultra settings. At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 257.7 on Low to 143.4 on Ultra, a 44% reduction that reflects the increasing graphical load. The card's high pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s enable it to handle the game's complex lighting and shadow effects. The 220 W TDP and 1x 16-pin power connector indicate a power-hungry but manageable card, and its performance relative to rivals — 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X and 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M40 — confirms it is a top-tier consumer GPU for this title.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Ready Or Not?*

A: The highest recorded average is 379 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark performance compare to its nearest competitor?

A: The i5-10400F scores 14168 on average, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552's 14115 and 1.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-8500's 14332.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and memory type?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 192-bit bus and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Is this combo better for 1440p or 4K gaming?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, it averages 201.3 FPS, while at 3840x2160 with High settings, it drops to 105.4 FPS — both are playable, but 1440p offers a much higher refresh rate.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 352nd out of 1748 tested combos in Ready Or Not, placing it in the top 20% of all systems.

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

A: At 1080p Low settings, the FPS reaches 379, and the CPU's single-thread score of 688 in 3DMark suggests it may limit frame rates above this threshold, as the GPU has more headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers outstanding performance across all settings. Low settings produce 379 FPS, Medium reaches 356 FPS, High hits 322.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 227 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 152 FPS, a 40% reduction, indicating that the GPU is heavily utilized at this resolution. The high frame rates show the CPU is keeping up, but the diminishing returns from Low to Medium (23 FPS difference) versus Medium to High (33.9 FPS difference) suggest the CPU is approaching its limit.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 257.7 FPS, Medium 223.9 FPS, High 201.3 FPS, and Ultra 143.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 44% drop, which is steeper than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is now more stressed. The 1440p results show this combo is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even Ultra settings exceed 140 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU takes the lead role. Low settings average 136.7 FPS, Medium 118.1 FPS, High 105.4 FPS, and Ultra 72.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 64.1 FPS, a 47% reduction. At 4K, the CPU is no longer a bottleneck, and the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are fully engaged. Ultra settings at 4K remain playable above 70 FPS, which is respectable for a tactical shooter.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 352nd out of 1748 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20.1% of all systems tested in Ready Or Not. This ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component completely dominates the other. The GPU's 84th percentile standing among all GPUs is higher than the CPU's 73rd percentile, suggesting the graphics card is the stronger component. However, the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.30 GHz boost clock provides sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance to avoid severe bottlenecks, as evidenced by the 1080p results exceeding 300 FPS on High settings. The ranking of 352 out of 1748 also indicates that while many combos score higher, this pairing is well above average and capable of delivering a smooth experience in this game.

Settings Recommendations

The data suggests that High settings at 2560x1440 provide the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with an average FPS of 201.3. This is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors, and the 12 GB VRAM ensures textures load without issue. For users with 1080p displays, Medium settings at 356 FPS are the sweet spot, as the jump from Medium to High only costs 33.9 FPS but may not be visually noticeable at such high frame rates. At 4K, High settings at 105.4 FPS are recommended over Ultra, which drops to 72.6 FPS — the 32.8 FPS difference is significant, and High retains most visual quality. Low settings are only advisable for competitive play where maximum frame rates matter, but the 152 FPS gain at 1080p from Ultra to Low may not justify the visual downgrade for most players.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 379 at 1080p to 257.7 at 1440p (a 32% decrease) and then to 136.7 at 4K (a 47% decrease from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the drop is from 227 at 1080p to 143.4 at 1440p (37% lower) and 72.6 at 4K (49% lower). This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops nearly proportionally with pixel count. At 1080p, the CPU's limitations become apparent — the 379 FPS ceiling on Low settings is likely near the processor's maximum throughput, as the GPU could theoretically render more frames. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a larger percentage drop at Low settings (32%) compared to Ultra (37%), which suggests the CPU is less of a factor at higher graphical loads. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with the CPU having ample headroom. This means that users upgrading from 1080p to 1440p will see a moderate FPS loss, but from 1440p to 4K, the loss is more severe, confirming the RTX 4070 SUPER is best paired with a 1440p display for this game.