Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a surprisingly strong showing in Ready Or Not, but the data reveals a clear ceiling. At 4K with Ultra settings, the combo drops to 40 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at the highest fidelity. However, the scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a system that is well-balanced for most playable settings, with the CPU proving capable of feeding the GPU effectively at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The performance curve across resolutions tells a clear story about where this combo’s limits lie. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 226.4 FPS, which is exceptionally high for a tactical shooter. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 142.4 FPS, a 37% drop, and 4K Low further reduces it to 73.6 FPS. This steep decline as resolution increases points directly to the GPU as the limiting factor; the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated by the pixel workload.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 176.7 FPS at 1080p to 110 FPS at 1440p (a 38% reduction) and then to 61.4 FPS at 4K (a 44% reduction from 1440p). This consistent scaling suggests that the game is heavily pixel-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU not becoming a constraint until the frame rates reach extreme levels. The most telling data point is the Ultra preset: at 1080p it achieves 123.5 FPS, at 1440p it falls to 77.2 FPS, and at 4K it plummets to 40 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, confirming that this resolution/settings combination is beyond the GPU’s capability.

The data indicates that for 4K gaming, only Low settings (73.6 FPS) provide a consistently playable experience, with Medium (65.2 FPS) and High (61.4 FPS) being borderline. The jump from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings represents a 48% performance loss, which is substantial and highlights the heavy shader and texture demands at that resolution. In contrast, the 1080p to 1440p transition at Ultra only costs 37%, suggesting that the GPU has more headroom at lower pixel counts but hits a hard wall near 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the dominant factor in this combo’s Ready Or Not performance. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, it has the capacity to handle the game’s textures at 1080p and 1440p without issue, but the 4K Ultra result of 40 FPS suggests memory bandwidth is a constraint. The GPU’s 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs are responsible for the pixel throughput, and the benchmark results show they are adequate for high-refresh 1080p gaming but insufficient for 4K Ultra.

The card’s boost clock of 1650 MHz, paired with a base clock of 1470 MHz, provides the computational grunt for the game’s AI-driven tactical scenarios. The 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is well-suited for the DirectX 12 workload, but the data shows that the 12 nm Turing architecture struggles when pushed to 4K. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 63rd among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774, places it as a mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which scores 0.5% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, which is 0.3% faster—these margins are negligible in real-world gaming, but the Ready Or Not results show the 2060 SUPER holding its own.

The 8 GB VRAM is a critical factor. At 4K Ultra, the game appears to exceed the comfortable VRAM allocation, causing the frame rate to drop below 60 FPS. The measured FPS at 4K Medium (65.2 FPS) is only 4.5% higher than High (61.4 FPS), suggesting that texture memory pressure is similar across these presets. The GPU’s 175 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a power-efficient card that can sustain these clocks, but the performance ceiling is clear: this is a 1080p and 1440p card for this title, not a 4K solution.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p as the sweet spot. At High settings, the system delivers 110 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K High only achieves 61.4 FPS. For a consistent experience, 1440p is the recommended resolution.

Q: Can this setup handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 4K Ultra is 40, which is below the playable threshold for a tactical shooter where quick aiming is required. The GPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 48% performance drop from 1440p Ultra (77.2 FPS) to 4K Ultra (40 FPS).

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its closest rival in synthetic tests?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 scores 19680, a delta of 0.5%. This indicates nearly identical raw compute performance, but the Ready Or Not results show the 2060 SUPER is well-matched to the i5-11400F.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests not. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 226.4 FPS, which is extremely high. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient to keep the GPU fed at this resolution, as the frame rate scales linearly with GPU load.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce 142.4 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 77.2 FPS. This is a 46% reduction in performance, showing that the Ultra preset’s additional effects and shadows have a significant impact on the GPU.

Q: Does the game favor the GPU or CPU more?

A: The scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are more than adequate, as the frame rates at 1080p (over 176 FPS on High) demonstrate that the processor is not the limiting component.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast: Low settings yield 226.4 FPS, Medium delivers 194.1 FPS, High produces 176.7 FPS, and Ultra still achieves a very playable 123.5 FPS. These numbers indicate that the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, even with maximum settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the GPU’s workload increasing. Low settings result in 142.4 FPS, Medium drops to 124.6 FPS, High maintains 110 FPS, and Ultra falls to 77.2 FPS. The 1440p results are all above 60 FPS, making this resolution viable for all but the most demanding Ultra preset, which still provides a smooth experience for single-player tactical gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits become apparent. Low settings achieve 73.6 FPS, Medium produces 65.2 FPS, and High barely reaches 61.4 FPS. Ultra settings are the outlier, dropping to 40 FPS, which is not recommended for competitive play. The 4K data shows a clear hierarchy: Low is the only preset with comfortable headroom, Medium and High are borderline, and Ultra is not viable.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Ready Or Not, this configuration ranks 1298 out of 1748 total combinations. This places it in the 74th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all tested systems. The ranking is respectable given the mid-range nature of both components. The Intel Core i5-11400F has a percentile ranking of 75th among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17181, which is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (score of 17189, 0% delta). The RTX 2060 SUPER’s percentile of 63rd among GPUs is slightly lower, but the Ready Or Not results show the pairing works well together.

The rank of 1298 suggests that while this combo is not top-tier, it is far from the bottom. The 4K Ultra result of 40 FPS is likely a major factor in the ranking, as many higher-ranked combos can handle 4K with higher settings. However, the 1080p and 1440p results are strong, and the combo’s overall standing reflects its versatility across resolutions. The data indicates that for a 1080p or 1440p gaming setup, this combo is above average, but it will not compete with high-end systems in 4K benchmarks.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F plays a supporting but crucial role in this combo. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it provides enough parallelism for Ready Or Not’s AI-driven scenarios. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz and base clock of 2.60 GHz offer solid single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and Geekbench single-core score of 1979. The CPU’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache is adequate for the game’s data, and the dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures the GPU receives data without stuttering.

The benchmark results show the CPU is not a bottleneck until frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1080p Low, the system hits 226.4 FPS, which is near the CPU’s limit, but at higher settings and resolutions, the GPU becomes the constraint. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14372 and Passmark multithread score of 16908 indicate a capable processor for gaming workloads. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 75th among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17181, places it in the upper quartile, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.2% in performance, showing it is a well-balanced chip for this title.

In practical terms, the CPU’s 6 cores are sufficient for Ready Or Not’s tactical gameplay, which is more dependent on GPU rendering than CPU physics. The data shows that at 1440p High, the system produces 110 FPS, which is a smooth experience, and the CPU’s temperature and power characteristics (65 W TDP) allow for sustained performance without thermal throttling. The CPU is not the star of this show, but it is a reliable anchor that does not hold the GPU back.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which delivers 123.5 FPS. This provides a high-refresh-rate experience with maximum visual fidelity, making it the best choice for players with 144Hz monitors. For 1440p users, High settings at 110 FPS offer the best balance of quality and performance, as the Ultra preset at 77.2 FPS is still smooth but requires a higher-end display to fully appreciate.

For 4K displays, the recommendations are more conservative. Low settings at 73.6 FPS are the only preset that offers comfortable headroom above 60 FPS. Medium at 65.2 FPS is playable, and High at 61.4 FPS is borderline—players may notice occasional dips in intense firefights. Ultra at 40 FPS is not recommended for any scenario, as the game’s tactical nature requires responsive aiming.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is a hidden gem for this combo. At 1080p, it delivers 194.1 FPS, which is only 14% lower than Low but provides better textures and effects. At 1440p, Medium (124.6 FPS) is 13% faster than High (110 FPS) and still looks good. For players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, Medium is the recommended preset across all resolutions, as it offers the best performance-to-quality ratio without sacrificing the game’s atmospheric lighting and shadows.