Ready Or Not

# Ready Or Not with Intel Core i5-12400 + AMD Radeon RX 6600

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a highly capable Ready Or Not experience, but the data reveals a clear performance ceiling at 4K Ultra settings. Across all measured resolutions, this combo ranks 1409th out of 1748 tested combinations — placing it in the lower-middle tier of the benchmark database, yet the actual frame rates tell a more nuanced story. The 1080p results are exceptional, 1440p remains very playable, and 4K is viable only when settings are moderated. This analysis breaks down exactly where this pairing excels and where it struggles.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, indicating that the Radeon RX 6600 becomes the limiting component at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 162.1 FPS at 1080p to 101.2 FPS at 1440p — a 37.6% reduction — and then to 54.6 FPS at 4K, which is a further 46.1% drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern holds across all settings presets. At Low settings, the descent goes from 203.6 FPS at 1080p to 133 FPS at 1440p, then to 71.2 FPS at 4K. The scaling factor between 1080p and 4K at Low is roughly 2.86x, meaning the GPU is working nearly three times harder at the highest resolution.

The scaling behavior points to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K, but the 1080p numbers suggest a more balanced workload. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 203.6 FPS, which is well beyond typical display refresh rates and indicates that neither the CPU nor the GPU is fully saturated. The 1440p results sit in a comfortable middle ground: 133 FPS at Low and 101.2 FPS at High show that the RX 6600 maintains solid throughput without hitting a hard wall. However, the 4K Ultra result of 38.3 FPS is the standout outlier — a 66.6% drop from 4K High — demonstrating that the most demanding preset at this resolution overwhelms the GPU's capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 1409 out of 1748 in Ready Or Not, this pairing sits in the 19th percentile of all tested combinations. That ranking sounds poor on paper, but the measured frame rates contradict the low rank. The discrepancy arises because the database includes high-end configurations that push the average up dramatically. Relative to the field, this combo is far from the top, yet it delivers playable performance at every resolution except 4K Ultra.

The ranking becomes more meaningful when viewed through the lens of the component-level benchmarks. The Core i5-12400's average benchmark score of 19850 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and it trades blows with the Intel Core i7-9700 (19831, 0.1% delta), Intel Core i7-8700 (19894, -0.2%), and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19928, -0.4%). This CPU is a mid-pack performer that won't bottleneck the GPU at most settings. The RX 6600's average benchmark score of 25235 puts it in the 69th percentile of GPUs, with near-identical scores to the AMD Radeon 890M (25246, 0% delta) and AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25287, -0.2%). The pairing of a 77th-percentile CPU with a 69th-percentile GPU creates a balanced system that ranks low only because the overall combo field is dominated by far more powerful hardware.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's clock behavior is notable: a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. The wide gap between base and boost — 865 MHz — shows that the card can ramp up significantly under load, which explains why 1080p performance is so strong.

The memory configuration is the primary constraint at 4K. With 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit bus width, the card struggles to feed the pixel throughput required at 3840x2160. The 4K results confirm this: even at Low settings, the card manages 71.2 FPS, but the frame rate collapses to 38.3 FPS at Ultra. The 64 ROPs and 112 TMUs provide decent rasterization throughput, but the 224 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient for high-resolution, high-detail workloads in a game like Ready Or Not, which features complex environments and lighting. The GPU's 8.928 TFLOPS FP32 performance is respectable for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data shows it's not enough for 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution, but the data strongly favors Medium or High for most users. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 88.6 FPS (203.6 vs 115.0), yet High delivers 162.1 FPS — a 47.1 FPS gain over Ultra with only a modest visual compromise. For 1080p displays, High settings provide the best balance of image quality and performance, as the frame rate far exceeds the 60 FPS threshold and approaches 144 Hz territory.

At 1440p, Medium settings are the sweet spot. The measured 114.7 FPS at Medium is only 18.3 FPS lower than Low (133 FPS), but it offers substantially better visuals. High at 101.2 FPS is also viable, though the drop to 70.3 FPS at Ultra makes that preset risky for smooth gameplay. For 4K, the situation is more constrained. Low settings at 71.2 FPS are the only way to stay above 60 FPS; Medium drops to 56.6 FPS, and High falls to 54.6 FPS. Given that Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter where frame consistency matters, 4K users should stick with Low or accept a sub-60 FPS experience at Medium.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset shows a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 203.6 FPS at Low, 180.8 FPS at Medium, 162.1 FPS at High, and 115.0 FPS at Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 88.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU has headroom at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the figures are 133 FPS at Low, 114.7 FPS at Medium, 101.2 FPS at High, and 70.3 FPS at Ultra. The spread narrows to 62.7 FPS, showing the GPU working harder. At 3840x2160, the results are 71.2 FPS at Low, 56.6 FPS at Medium, 54.6 FPS at High, and 38.3 FPS at Ultra — a spread of just 32.9 FPS, confirming that the GPU is saturated and settings changes have diminishing returns.

The step from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Low is revealing: 115.0 FPS to 133 FPS, meaning the resolution jump actually improves frame rate when settings are lowered. This indicates that the GPU was not fully utilized at 1080p Ultra, and the extra pixels at 1440p Low still leave headroom. Similarly, 1440p Ultra (70.3 FPS) outperforms 4K Low (71.2 FPS) by a small margin, showing that resolution scaling is more punishing than settings scaling at the high end.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake generation, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It features 18 MB of shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: 5873 in 3DMark 16-thread, 15935 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 18747 in PassMark multi-thread. Single-thread performance is also solid, with scores of 910 in 3DMark single-thread and 2249 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU at most settings, but the 1080p Low result of 203.6 FPS suggests the processor can keep up with high frame rates. The 12 threads handle the game's AI and physics workloads effectively, and the 4.40 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-thread performance. The CPU's 65 W TDP indicates efficient operation, which is beneficial for sustained gaming sessions. However, the data shows that at 4K, the CPU is not the limiting factor — the GPU's 38.3 FPS at Ultra is a clear GPU bottleneck, not a CPU limitation. The i5-12400's performance is comparable to the Intel Core i7-9700 (0.1% delta) and Intel Core i7-8700 (-0.2% delta), meaning it won't hold back the RX 6600 in this game.

FAQ

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

A: 1080p at High settings delivers 162.1 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. 1440p at Medium (114.7 FPS) is also excellent, while 4K requires Low settings (71.2 FPS) for smooth gameplay.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Ready Or Not?

A: Only at Low settings, which achieves 71.2 FPS. Medium drops to 56.6 FPS, High to 54.6 FPS, and Ultra to 38.3 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM and 224 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K Ultra.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 6600's average benchmark score of 25235 is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon 890M (25246, 0% delta) and AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25287, -0.2%). It also nearly matches the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (25120, 0.5%).

Q: Is the Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RX 6600?

A: No. The CPU's 77th-percentile ranking and strong multi-threaded scores (15935 in Cinebench R23) ensure it can feed the GPU at all tested settings, as evidenced by 203.6 FPS at 1080p Low.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Ready Or Not?

A: It ranks 1409th out of 1748 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier despite delivering playable frame rates at most settings.

Q: How much does frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the drop is from 162.1 FPS at 1080p to 54.6 FPS at 4K — a 66.3% reduction. At Low settings, it falls from 203.6 FPS to 71.2 FPS, a 65.0% reduction.