Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly specific performance profile in Ready Or Not. The data indicates a configuration that is heavily constrained by the graphics processor, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured results, providing a detailed look at how this combination handles the tactical shooter across various configurations.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Ready Or Not?*

A: According to the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently delivers high frame rates. At this resolution, average FPS ranges from 69 at Ultra settings to 125 at Low settings, making it the only viable option for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the i5-11400F's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 17177. This places it 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7H12 (avg score 17120) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (avg score 17074). Conversely, it trails the Intel Core i5-12450H and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G by 0.4% and 0.6%, respectively.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is in the lower tier of performance. Its average benchmark score is 1482, which is 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (score 1443), but only 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463).

Q: What is the jump in performance from 1080p Ultra to 1080p Low?

A: The measured data shows that at 1920x1080, the average FPS increases from 69 at Ultra settings to 125 at Low settings. This represents a significant 56 FPS improvement, indicating that graphics settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only data point with a minimum FPS value is at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, where the average is 36 FPS and the minimum drops to 30 FPS. Other configurations do not list a minimum FPS value in the provided data.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU act as the primary bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The data strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. At 4K, the average FPS drops to 33 on High settings, whereas the CPU's strong multi-threaded score (14340 in Cinebench R23 multicore) is not fully utilized. The frame rate scaling with resolution indicates the GPU is the primary constraint.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy of performance based on settings. For a playable experience, the priority must be on resolution over graphical fidelity. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset achieves an average of 69 FPS, which is playable but not optimal for a fast-paced tactical shooter. The sweet spot is the High preset at this resolution, which delivers an average of 99 FPS, providing a substantial improvement over Ultra while maintaining a high level of visual quality.

For users with 1440p displays, the situation is more challenging. The High preset yields an average of 62 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold that is often considered the baseline for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 1440p is nearly identical in performance, with an average of 69 FPS. This makes High the recommended choice for 1440p, as it offers better visuals for a minimal performance cost. Low at 1440p provides an average of 79 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant. The Ultra preset at 1440p should be avoided, as the average FPS drops to 44, which would feel sluggish.

At 4K resolution, the combination struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Even on Low settings, the average FPS is only 41. The Medium preset provides an average of 36 FPS, and High drops to 33 FPS. The Ultra preset is not viable, with an average of just 23 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is not a practical option for this hardware configuration. The best experience for this combo is unequivocally at 1920x1080 with the High preset, as it balances visual quality with an average FPS of 99, which is well above the playability threshold.

Resolution Scaling

The performance degradation from 1080p to 4K is severe and clearly illustrates the GPU's limitations. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on High settings, the average FPS drops from 99 to 62, a decrease of 37 FPS (approximately 37%). This is a substantial loss that indicates the render resolution is heavily taxing the Intel Arc B390.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced when moving to 3840x2160. At 4K High, the average FPS plummets to 33, a further 29 FPS drop from the 1440p result. This pattern of steep decline with each resolution increase is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The pixel throughput requirement at 4K is simply too much for the Arc B390's 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate and 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power.

Interestingly, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is more punishing than from 1440p to 4K in absolute terms, but the percentage drop is consistent with a GPU bottleneck. The CPU's role is diminished, as its performance remains constant across resolutions. The data suggests that the i5-11400F is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the 125 FPS on Low settings, but the GPU cannot sustain that performance when the pixel count increases. This configuration is fundamentally limited by the graphics card at resolutions above 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Ready Or Not, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B390 ranks at 2611 out of 2947 combos. This places it in the bottom 11.4% of all tested configurations, highlighting that it is a low-performing setup for this specific title. The rank suggests that the GPU's weak performance is a significant drag on the overall system capability.

The rank is particularly low when considering the CPU's relative strength. The i5-11400F is at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a reasonably capable processor. However, the GPU is at the 9th percentile, which severely limits the system's overall gaming potential. This mismatch creates a large bottleneck, where the CPU is often left waiting for the GPU to complete its work. The combo rank of 2611 reflects this imbalance, demonstrating that the graphics card is the primary factor holding back the system's performance in this game. The data indicates that this is not a balanced configuration for Ready Or Not.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the dominant factor in this system's gaming performance. Its specifications, including a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, do not overcome its limited resources. With 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, it is designed for efficiency rather than high-end gaming. Its 12 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) are modern features, but its raw compute power of 7.680 TFLOPS is the key metric that explains its performance.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory (DDR4) rather than dedicated VRAM. This is a critical limitation, as it impacts memory bandwidth, which is listed as "System Dependent." This architecture is typical for integrated graphics, and it struggles under the demands of a modern game like Ready Or Not. The performance data bears this out, with the GPU achieving an average benchmark score of only 1482 and ranking in the 9th percentile.

The GPU's performance in Ready Or Not is directly tied to its resolution and settings limitations. The measured FPS shows that it can only manage an average of 33 FPS at 4K High, while it can produce 125 FPS at 1080p Low. This shows that the Arc B390 is only suitable for lower resolutions and more modest settings. Its proximity in benchmark scores to older, low-end NVIDIA GPUs like the GeForce GT 710 and GT 520MX confirms its entry-level status. This data makes it clear that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this system.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance. At 1920x1080, the configuration shows its best results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 125. Moving to Medium, the average is 109, with a minimum of 92 and a maximum of 125. The High preset yields an average of 99 FPS. The most demanding setting, Ultra, still produces an average of 69 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 79 FPS. Medium settings average 69 FPS, with a minimum of 58 and a maximum of 79. High settings average 62 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to an average of 44 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the performance is not playable by most standards. The Low preset averages 41 FPS. Medium settings average 36 FPS, with the minimum dropping to 30 FPS and a maximum of 41 FPS. High settings average just 33 FPS. The Ultra preset bottoms out at an average of 23 FPS. This data confirms that 4K resolution is not viable with this combination.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture. With a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, it provides solid computational performance. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14340 and a single-core score of 2024, demonstrate its capability in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. This is a CPU that should not be the primary limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

In the context of Ready Or Not, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The fact that the combo rank is so low (2611 out of 2947) despite the CPU's 71st percentile ranking suggests that the CPU is not the cause of the poor performance. The CPU's 12 MB of L3 cache and support for dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are adequate for feeding a more powerful GPU.

The data suggests that the i5-11400F is more than capable of handling the game's CPU demands, as evidenced by the frame rates at 1080p Low (125 FPS average). The performance bottleneck is clearly the GPU. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12450H and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, have nearly identical average benchmark scores, confirming that the i5-11400F is a mid-range performer. This indicates that the CPU is not holding back the system; rather, the GPU is unable to translate the CPU's processing power into high frame rates at higher resolutions.