Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter with dense interior environments and AI-driven squad encounters, presents a distinctive load profile for the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT pairing. The measured data reveals a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, but with distinct bottlenecks that shift depending on the workload. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, reaching up to 396 FPS on Low settings, which clearly indicates that the CPU is the primary limiting factor at that resolution. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes more dominant, yet the combination still delivers highly playable performance across the board. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, contextualizes the component roles, and provides precise recommendations based on the recorded results.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a significant but controlled drop in frame rates, underscoring the RX 7900 XT's capacity to handle high pixel counts. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 314 at 1920x1080 to 198 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 116 FPS, and then to 103 at 3840x2160, a further drop of 95 FPS. This indicates that while the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, it still maintains a solid 103 FPS average, suggesting the Navi 31 chip has ample headroom for this title's rendering demands. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 48% decrease in performance, which is a typical rate for a high-end graphics card under a 4K workload, highlighting that the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are being fully utilized.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. On Low settings, the average FPS goes from 396 at 1080p to 250 at 1440p and then to 130 at 4K. The 1440p to 4K drop of 120 FPS (a 48% reduction) mirrors the High settings scaling, confirming that the resolution scaling is not heavily influenced by the quality preset. This consistency suggests that the performance difference between presets is largely a matter of GPU shader load, while the resolution scaling is driven by the fixed costs of rasterization and pixel processing. For Ultra settings, the scaling is similar, with 220 FPS at 1080p, 139 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K, showing a 47% drop from 1440p to 4K.

The data indicates that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the system is clearly CPU-bound on all settings, as evidenced by the enormous frame rates that exceed what a typical GPU-bound scenario would produce. At 1440p, the balance tips toward the GPU, but the CPU still provides enough throughput to keep the average FPS above 139 on Ultra. At 4K, the RX 7900 XT is the definitive bottleneck, with the CPU's role becoming less critical as the GPU struggles to maintain the frame rate. The measured values show that even at 4K Ultra, the system avoids dropping below 60 FPS, which is a key threshold for a tactical shooter where precision is paramount.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, with its 20 GB of GDDR6 memory and 320-bit bus, is the dominant component in this configuration. The memory bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s is a significant factor in the 4K performance, as Ready Or Not's detailed textures and complex lighting require substantial data throughput. The boost clock of 2394 MHz and game clock of 2025 MHz provide the raw compute power needed to push the frame rates observed. The GPU's 5376 shading units and 192 ROPs are well-utilized, especially at higher resolutions where the pixel fill rate becomes critical.

The GPU's role is most evident in the difference between Medium and Ultra settings. At 4K, the average FPS drops from 114 on Medium to 73 on Ultra, a 36% decrease, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces significant additional shader complexity or texture detail that the GPU must process. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum FPS of 97 and a maximum of 131, showing a tight frame time variance, which is favorable for gameplay consistency. In contrast, the High preset at 4K achieves 103 FPS on average, sitting between Medium and Ultra, which suggests that the High preset offers a balanced load that avoids the most punishing effects of the Ultra settings.

The GPU's performance relative to other tested components is contextualized by its percentile rank. The RX 7900 XT is in the 55th percentile among all GPUs, which places it in the mid-to-upper tier, but its nearest rivals show close scores. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is 1.5% ahead, while the AMD Radeon 660M and NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile are 0.5% behind. This close grouping suggests that while the RX 7900 XT is powerful, it is not at the absolute top of the performance hierarchy, but it is more than sufficient for this game's needs. The GPU's 20 GB of VRAM is also a notable asset, as it ensures that even at 4K Ultra, the memory capacity is not a limiting factor, allowing the card to focus on compute rather than memory management.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the High preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance for most users. At 4K, High produces an average of 103 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and it maintains a stable experience without the significant performance hit of Ultra. The jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs 30 FPS (a 29% reduction), which is a substantial price to pay for the marginal visual improvements that Ultra typically offers. For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, the Medium preset at 4K provides 114 FPS on average, with a minimum of 97 FPS, ensuring no drops below the 90 FPS mark.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers an exceptional 198 FPS, which is more than enough for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 139 FPS, which is still very high and offers a more demanding visual experience. Given that the data shows a clear drop from High to Ultra at all resolutions, the High preset is the recommended default for a consistent high frame rate. For competitive play, the Low preset at 1440p reaches 250 FPS, which is ideal for players with 240 Hz displays, but the visual fidelity will be noticeably reduced. The Medium preset is a viable middle ground, offering 218 FPS at 1440p with a minimum of 185 FPS, making it a strong choice for those who want high refresh rates without sacrificing too much detail.

The measured rows indicate that the Ultra preset is only advisable for players with 4K displays who are willing to accept a 73 FPS average, which is still playable but not optimal for a fast-paced tactical shooter. The data suggests that the High preset is the sweet spot, providing a 103 FPS average at 4K, which is 30 FPS higher than Ultra, while still offering the enhanced lighting and shadow effects that are likely present in the High settings. For the most stable frame time experience, the Medium preset at 1440p, with its tight 185-250 FPS range, is the safest bet for maintaining a consistent refresh rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system exhibits extreme performance, with all settings exceeding 220 FPS on average. The Low preset achieves the highest average at 396 FPS, followed by Medium at 345 FPS with a minimum of 293 FPS and a maximum of 397 FPS. The High preset delivers 314 FPS, and Ultra drops to 220 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, as the GPU is not being fully utilized. The frame rates are so high that they are likely limited by the CPU's single-thread performance of 910 in 3DMark single-thread tests, which is adequate for this game but not enough to push beyond these levels.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong but shows the GPU starting to take a more significant role. The Low preset averages 250 FPS, Medium averages 218 FPS with a 185-250 FPS range, High averages 198 FPS, and Ultra drops to 139 FPS. The 1440p results show a 20% reduction from 1080p on High settings (from 314 to 198 FPS), which is a moderate impact. The Medium preset's minimum of 185 FPS is particularly notable, as it indicates that even in demanding scenes, the system does not dip below a high threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Low preset averages 130 FPS, Medium averages 114 FPS with a 97-131 FPS range, High averages 103 FPS, and Ultra drops to 73 FPS. The 4K results show a 48% reduction from 1440p on High settings (from 198 to 103 FPS), which is a substantial drop but still leaves the system in a playable state. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only setting that falls below the 100 FPS mark, but it still maintains an average of 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that the system is capable of handling 4K gaming, but the user must be willing to compromise on settings to achieve higher frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination ranks 730 out of 3714 tested combos for Ready Or Not, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations. This rank is a strong indicator of the system's overall capability, but it is important to note that the rank is based on the average of all measured settings and resolutions. The high 1080p performance, where the CPU is the bottleneck, likely contributes to the high rank, as many other combos may not achieve such extreme frame rates at that resolution. The rank of 730 out of 3714 means that there are 729 combos that perform better, but there are 2984 combos that perform worse, which puts this system in a solid position for high-end gaming.

The CPU's percentile rank of 72 out of 100 indicates that the i5-12400 is above average when compared to all CPUs, but it is not a top-tier processor. The GPU's percentile rank of 55 out of 100 is more modest, showing that the RX 7900 XT is in the middle of the pack for all GPUs. The combination of a slightly above-average CPU with a mid-tier GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for this game, as the CPU can feed the GPU enough data at 1440p and below, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The combo's rank is not surprising given the hardware, as it reflects a system that can handle the game at high settings across all resolutions, but it is not the absolute fastest configuration available.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a crucial role in maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions. The CPU's base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide sufficient processing power for Ready Or Not's AI-driven gameplay, which can be demanding on the CPU. The measured data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, suggesting that the CPU is not a limiting factor at that resolution. The 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and multi-thread score of 5890 indicate that the CPU has strong single-core performance, which is essential for games that rely on a single main thread for game logic.

The CPU's L3 cache of 18 MB is shared across all cores, which helps with data locality in complex scenes. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and single-core score of 2257 show that the CPU is capable of handling both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p where the GPU is not fully utilized. The difference between the 1080p Low (396 FPS) and 4K Low (130 FPS) is 266 FPS, which is a 67% reduction, indicating that the CPU is not the bottleneck at 4K. However, at 1080p, the CPU's performance limits the frame rates, as the GPU is capable of producing even higher numbers if the CPU could provide more data.

The CPU's nearest rivals show a close performance grouping, with the AMD EPYC 7643 being 0.1% behind and the Intel Core i3-14100F being 0.9% ahead. This suggests that the i5-12400 is in a competitive position for its class, but it is not a standout performer. The CPU's 65W TDP is modest, and its support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory gives users flexibility, but the benchmark data shows that it is the GPU that determines the overall frame rate at higher resolutions. In this configuration, the CPU is a capable partner that does not hold back the GPU at 1440p and below, but at 4K, the GPU's workload is so heavy that the CPU's performance becomes less relevant to the final frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS recorded for this combo in Ready Or Not?

A: The maximum average FPS recorded is 396, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At 4K resolution, which settings preset provides the highest average FPS?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset provides the highest average FPS at 130, followed by Medium at 114, High at 103, and Ultra at 73.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The minimum FPS recorded is 73, which occurs at 4K resolution with Ultra settings. All other settings and resolutions have average FPS above 100.

Q: How does the Ultra preset at 1440p compare to the High preset at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 139 FPS, while the High preset at 4K averages 103 FPS. This shows a 36 FPS difference, indicating that the 1440p Ultra setting offers higher performance than 4K High.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has a percentile rank of 72, meaning it performs better than 72% of all CPUs in the benchmark database.

Q: Is the RX 7900 XT's memory capacity a limiting factor at any resolution?

A: No, the 20 GB of GDDR6 memory is sufficient for Ready Or Not at all tested resolutions and settings, as there is no data indicating memory-related performance drops.