Ready Or Not

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i5-11400F with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT in Ready Or Not?

A: This combination ranks 730th out of 3714 tested combos in the database, placing it in the top 20% of all tested systems for this game.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7900 XT have, and is it sufficient for Ready Or Not?

A: The RX 7900 XT comes with 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus with 800.0 GB/s bandwidth. Given that the game's Ultra preset at 4K still delivers 73 FPS, the VRAM capacity is clearly not a limiting factor at any tested resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 396 FPS while Ultra averages 220 FPS. The gap represents a 44% drop in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests yes. At 1080p, the frame rates range from 220 FPS (Ultra) to 396 FPS (Low), while at 4K they range from 73 to 130 FPS. The relatively modest scaling from 1440p to 1080p at Ultra settings (139 to 220 FPS) indicates a growing CPU limitation as resolution drops.

Q: What is the processor's multi-threaded performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i5-11400F scores 14,340 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. It sits within 0.6% of the AMD EPYC 7H12 (0.3% higher) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (0.6% higher), while being 0.4% slower than the Intel Core i5-12450H and 0.6% slower than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G.

Q: Is the RX 7900 XT's synthetic benchmark score competitive with its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 13,745. It trails the AMD Radeon 660M by 0.5% and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile by 0.5%, sits 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon RX 570X, and leads the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT by 1.5%.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. Its 20 GB of GDDR6 memory operates at 2500 MHz with a 320-bit bus, yielding 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth—ample headroom for Ready Or Not's texture-heavy environments at any resolution. The GPU's boost clock reaches 2394 MHz, with a game clock of 2025 MHz and a base clock of 1387 MHz.

The card's compute resources are substantial: 5376 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 192 raster operations processors. It also features 84 ray accelerators, which matter for a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not where lighting and shadow fidelity contribute to atmosphere. The GPU's 51.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 103.0 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1) give it raw throughput that translates directly to the high frame rates observed.

The 300 W TDP and dual-slot design with 2x 8-pin power connectors indicate a power-hungry part, but the measured results justify the thermal envelope. The memory bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s is particularly relevant for this game. Ready Or Not's large, detailed levels and multiple AI actors place demands on memory throughput, and the measured frame rates at 4K High (103 FPS) suggest the 20 GB pool is never close to exhausted.

The GPU's role becomes clearer when examining the scaling across presets. At 4K, moving from Low (130 FPS) to High (103 FPS) costs 21% performance, while Ultra (73 FPS) costs another 29% relative to High. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary renderer throughout, with the CPU providing consistent feeding at all settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience in Ready Or Not. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 345 FPS average with a minimum of 293 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display refresh rate currently available. The High preset at 314 FPS offers a modest visual upgrade while still maintaining exceptionally high frame rates. Ultra at 220 FPS remains viable for competitive play, but the visual gains over High are marginal relative to the 30% performance hit.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 218 FPS with a minimum of 185 FPS, making it the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 198 FPS is nearly as fluid and provides better visual quality. The Ultra preset at 139 FPS still clears the 144 Hz threshold in most scenes, though the minimum frame rate data is not recorded for that configuration.

At 4K, the Medium preset provides 114 FPS average with a 97 FPS minimum, which is the best balance for a smooth experience at this resolution. High follows at 103 FPS, while Ultra drops to 73 FPS—playable but noticeably less fluid. The Low preset at 130 FPS is available for maximum frame rates, but the visual compromise is significant for a game that relies on atmosphere.

The data indicates that Medium settings provide the most consistent experience across all three resolutions, with the narrowest gap between average and minimum frame rates. For players prioritizing visual fidelity, High at 1440p offers the best compromise between image quality and performance, delivering 198 FPS while maintaining the game's intended aesthetic.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT achieves a combo rank of 730 out of 3714 tested combinations in Ready Or Not. This places the system in the 80th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating strong overall performance for this title.

The CPU component contributes a 71st percentile ranking among all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17,177. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,340 and single-core score of 2,024 demonstrate balanced performance that suits a tactical shooter's CPU demands. The processor's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.40 GHz boost clock provide sufficient computational headroom for the game's AI and physics systems.

The GPU's 55th percentile ranking among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 13,745, might seem modest, but the in-game results tell a different story. The measured frame rates at all resolutions and settings are well above playable thresholds, suggesting that the synthetic benchmarks don't fully capture this card's real-world gaming performance in Ready Or Not.

The combination's rank of 730 out of 3714 means it outperforms roughly 80% of tested systems. This is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, indicating that the i5-11400F is not significantly holding back the RX 7900 XT in this particular title. The data shows that the CPU's 12 threads are adequate for the game's workload, and the GPU's raw power carries the system to high percentile performance.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU limitations. At Medium settings, the progression is 345 FPS at 1080p, 218 FPS at 1440p, and 114 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 48% drop from 1440p to 4K. The consistent scaling suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, with the CPU providing adequate feeding even at 1080p.

The High preset shows a similar pattern: 314 FPS at 1080p, 198 FPS at 1440p, and 103 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 37%, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 48%. This consistent ratio indicates that the rendering pipeline scales predictably with pixel count, and the CPU is not introducing variable bottlenecks across resolutions.

The Low preset tells a more interesting story. At 1080p, the system achieves 396 FPS, which drops to 250 FPS at 1440p and 130 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p reduction is 37%, while the 1440p to 4K reduction is 48%. The fact that even at Low settings the frame rates scale almost identically to Medium and High suggests that the CPU can maintain the frame delivery pipeline even at very high frame rates.

The Ultra preset shows the most significant scaling: 220 FPS at 1080p, 139 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. The 37% and 48% drops mirror the other presets, confirming that the game's rendering workload scales consistently with resolution regardless of quality level. The limiting component at all resolutions is clearly the GPU, as the CPU's frame delivery capability appears to exceed even the highest measured frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset averages 396 FPS, Medium averages 345 FPS with a minimum of 293 and maximum of 397, High averages 314 FPS, and Ultra averages 220 FPS. The frame rate range spans from 220 to 396 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding settings provide a fluid experience on standard refresh rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low averages 250 FPS, Medium averages 218 FPS with a minimum of 185 and maximum of 250, High averages 198 FPS, and Ultra averages 139 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 185 FPS ensures no perceptible stuttering even during intense firefights or when multiple AI characters are on screen.

At 3840x2160, the system still maintains playable frame rates at all settings. Low averages 130 FPS, Medium averages 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 131, High averages 103 FPS, and Ultra averages 73 FPS. The Medium preset's 97 FPS minimum is the only configuration that approaches the 90 FPS threshold, but it remains comfortably above it.

The data shows that the Medium preset consistently provides the best balance of average and minimum frame rates across all three resolutions. The minimum frame rate data is only recorded for Medium settings, but the available figures—293 FPS at 1080p, 185 FPS at 1440p, and 97 FPS at 4K—demonstrate that this preset avoids significant frame time spikes. The High and Ultra presets lack minimum frame rate data, but their averages remain well above playable thresholds even at 4K.