Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 14 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 12 MB L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 memory via a dual-channel interface, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a multi-thread score of 14,372 in Cinebench R23 and 5,652 in 3DMark’s max-thread test, while its single-thread performance peaks at 2,029 in Cinebench R23 and 868 in 3DMark’s single-thread test. Its PassMark multithread score is 16,908, and its average benchmark score across all tests is 17,181, placing it in the 75th percentile among all CPUs.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, provide context for its position. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U scores 17,189, a 0% delta, meaning effectively identical performance. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17,212, a -0.2% delta, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U also scores 17,215, a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core i5-1240U scores 17,141, a 0.2% delta. These figures indicate the i5-11400F sits in a tightly contested performance band, with differences of less than a percent among these four rivals. For a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not, which relies on AI-driven enemy behavior and environmental interactions, the 12 threads provide adequate parallel processing headroom, though the game’s engine typically scales more heavily with GPU throughput.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The i5-11400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed a mid-range GPU in most scenarios, but the measured FPS data reveals how this CPU interacts with the game’s demands. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 282.5 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate across all configurations. This suggests that at lower resolutions and graphical loads, the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates, likely because the game’s simulation and draw-call overhead are well within the 12-thread capacity. However, the boost clock of 4.40 GHz is critical here, as single-threaded performance often bottlenecks in tactical shooters during AI pathfinding and line-of-sight calculations. The CPU’s single-thread score of 2,029 in Cinebench R23 indicates solid per-core capability, which aligns with the high frame rates observed at 1080p.

As resolution increases, the CPU’s relative influence diminishes, but the data shows a consistent pattern. At 2560x1440 Low, the average FPS drops to 177.4, and at 3840x2160 Low, it falls to 92.8. This scaling from 282.5 to 177.4 to 92.8 as resolution increases is expected, as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. Yet, the CPU must still maintain minimum frame times; the absence of min FPS data in the measured rows means only averages are available, but the consistent drop suggests the CPU is not introducing severe stutters at higher resolutions. The 12 MB shared L3 cache is modest by modern standards, but for a game with limited asset streaming requirements like Ready Or Not, it proves adequate. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,619 and 8-thread score of 4,691 indicate that scaling beyond 8 threads offers diminishing returns, which matches the game’s likely utilization of fewer than 12 threads in most scenes.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process at TSMC, featuring 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz, and it houses 3,840 shading units, 120 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 30 RT cores, and 120 tensor cores. The GPU’s FP32 compute is 19.18 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 119.9 GPixel/s. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 120,785 in Geekbench OpenCL and 116,626 in Geekbench Vulkan, with a PassMark G3D score of 20,891. Its average benchmark score is 30,109, placing it in the 73rd percentile among all GPUs.

The RTX 5060’s nearest rivals show a tight cluster. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 30,097, a 0% delta, while the AMD Radeon RX 570 scores 30,158, a -0.2% delta, which is counterintuitive given the generational gap but reflects the average score metric. The NVIDIA Tesla M60 scores 29,969, a 0.5% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29,928, a 0.6% delta. This indicates the RTX 5060 performs nearly identically to these cards in aggregate benchmarks. For Ready Or Not, the 8 GB VRAM is a critical factor, as the game’s Ultra settings at 3840x2160 yield only 52.8 FPS, suggesting that texture and shadow quality at 4K may be VRAM-constrained or shader-limited. The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is ample for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU’s 48 ROPs may become a limiting factor, as evidenced by the steep drop from 75.3 FPS at High to 52.8 FPS at Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo in Ready Or Not?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 282.5, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the i5-11400F compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17,181, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U scores 17,189, resulting in a 0% delta, meaning they are statistically identical in performance.

Q: What is the lowest measured average FPS for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The lowest measured average FPS is 52.8, achieved at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5060’s average benchmark score compare to the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30,109, while the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 30,097, a 0% delta, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: At 2560x1440, what is the FPS difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings yield 144.1 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 96.5 FPS, a difference of 47.6 FPS, representing a 33% reduction in frame rate when moving from High to Ultra.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of tested configurations for this game?

A: Yes, the combo ranks 847 out of 1,748 tested combinations, placing it in the top half of all tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo spans three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 282.5 at Low to 158.5 at Ultra. The progression is as follows: Low at 282.5, Medium at 247.5, High at 224.5, and Ultra at 158.5. The step from High to Ultra represents a 66 FPS drop, which is the largest relative decrease among all settings at this resolution, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces significant GPU load, likely through higher shadow quality and ambient occlusion effects.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are 177.4 at Low, 156.9 at Medium, 144.1 at High, and 96.5 at Ultra. The drop from High to Ultra here is 47.6 FPS, again the largest single-step decline. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings reduces FPS from 282.5 to 177.4, a 37% decrease, which is proportional to the increase in pixel count. At Ultra settings, the 1080p-to-1440p transition drops FPS from 158.5 to 96.5, a 39% decrease, suggesting the GPU is becoming more saturated at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are 92.8 at Low, 82.6 at Medium, 75.3 at High, and 52.8 at Ultra. The Ultra preset at 4K produces the lowest measured FPS in the entire dataset, 52.8, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically desired for smooth gameplay. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings drops FPS from 177.4 to 92.8, a 48% decrease, while at Ultra, the drop is from 96.5 to 52.8, a 45% decrease. This consistency suggests that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are being taxed uniformly across settings at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank in Ready Or Not is 847 out of 1,748 tested combinations, placing it in the 48th percentile of all tested configurations. This means that roughly half of all tested CPU-GPU pairings perform better in this specific game, while the other half perform worse. The rank reflects a balance between the i5-11400F’s mid-tier CPU performance (75th percentile among all CPUs) and the RTX 5060’s mid-tier GPU performance (73rd percentile among all GPUs). The combination’s rank is lower than either component’s individual percentile, which suggests that Ready Or Not may be more sensitive to GPU limitations than CPU capabilities, or that the game’s engine does not fully utilize the CPU’s 12 threads.

Comparatively, the CPU’s nearest rivals (Ryzen 7 5700U, i7-1260P, Ultra 7 164U, i5-1240U) all have nearly identical average scores, so swapping the CPU for any of these would likely yield similar in-game results. Similarly, the GPU’s nearest rivals (RX 7700 XT, RX 570, Tesla M60, RTX 5070 Mobile) are within 0.6% performance of the RTX 5060, meaning any of these would produce nearly identical frame rates. The rank of 847 indicates that this combo is positioned in the middle of the pack, where small performance differences from either component could shift the ranking significantly. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo delivers excellent frame rates above 158 FPS even at Ultra, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 52.8 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for competitive tactical shooters.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with even Ultra delivering 158.5 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors. For maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, the High preset at 224.5 FPS offers a good balance, though Ultra at 158.5 FPS is still excellent. The Medium preset at 247.5 FPS provides a substantial FPS boost over High while maintaining acceptable visual quality, making it the best choice for competitive play where higher frame rates are prioritized.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 144.1 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz monitors, while Ultra drops to 96.5 FPS, still playable but with a noticeable reduction in smoothness. For users with 144 Hz displays, High is the recommended preset, as it maintains frame rates above the refresh rate threshold. The Medium preset at 156.9 FPS offers a slight FPS advantage over High, but the visual quality difference is minimal, making High the better choice for visual fidelity. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset at 92.8 FPS and Medium at 82.6 FPS provide frame rates above 60 FPS. The High preset at 75.3 FPS is borderline playable, while Ultra at 52.8 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. For 4K users, the Low or Medium presets are the only viable options, with Medium offering a better visual experience at a modest 10 FPS cost compared to Low. Overall, the data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant settings compromises to maintain playable frame rates.