Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B370 combination in Ready Or Not presents a study in extremes: a capable mid-range processor paired with an entry-level integrated-class GPU. The benchmark data shows a system that can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p but struggles significantly as resolution demands increase. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, how the pairing ranks against other tested configurations, and the specific performance metrics measured across various settings.

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

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 18 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. This configuration places it in the 72nd percentile against all CPUs tested, indicating it is a solidly performing processor for its class.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-12400 demonstrates strong multi-threaded capabilities. It scores 15,989 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6,715 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Its single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,257 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1,848. The 3DMark tests show a scaling pattern from 1,692 with 2 threads to 5,890 with max threads, suggesting the processor effectively utilizes its 12 threads when the workload demands it.

For Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter that often involves complex AI and physics simulations, the CPU's multi-threading capabilities are relevant. The game's performance at lower resolutions, where the GPU is less of a bottleneck, will lean more heavily on the CPU's ability to process game logic. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combination achieves 113 FPS, which indicates the CPU can feed frames adequately when the GPU is not overwhelmed. The i5-12400's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 7643 (0.1% slower) and the Intel Core i7-1355U (0.3% slower), while it edges out the Intel Core i3-14100F by 0.9%. This places the CPU in a competitive position, but the overall system performance will be dictated by the GPU.

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

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and instead relies on the system's main memory. The memory bandwidth is similarly "System Dependent," and the base clock is 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2,400 MHz. The GPU has 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its FP32 performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS.

The GPU's performance percentile is notably low, sitting at the 5th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (0.2% slower) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (0.5% slower). This places the Arc B370 in the same performance bracket as legacy discrete GPUs from over a decade ago, underscoring its limitations for modern gaming.

In Ready Or Not, the GPU's lack of dedicated VRAM and low raw compute power becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: the GPU can manage playable frame rates at 1080p but falls below 30 FPS at 4K even on Low settings. The 25 W TDP and IGP slot width confirm this is not designed for heavy gaming loads, yet the benchmark results show it can still produce 113 FPS at 1080p Low, suggesting the game is not entirely GPU-bound at that setting.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the comprehensive database of tested combinations for Ready Or Not, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 with the Intel Arc B370 ranks at 2,710 out of 2,947 total combinations. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, which aligns with the GPU's low percentile ranking. The CPU's strong performance (72nd percentile) is effectively negated by the GPU's weak output, resulting in a system that ranks poorly overall.

The rank disparity highlights a significant performance imbalance. While the CPU is capable of handling the game's processing demands, the GPU cannot keep pace at higher resolutions or settings. This is evident in the FPS data: the combo achieves 113 FPS at 1080p Low, which is respectable, but this drops to 21 FPS at 4K Ultra. The ranking suggests that for Ready Or Not, most other tested combinations deliver better overall performance, likely due to having a more balanced or powerful GPU.

The data indicates that the i5-12400 would be better paired with a stronger discrete GPU to fully utilize its capabilities. However, as tested, the system's performance is constrained by the Arc B370, and the combination ranks accordingly. For context, the CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores do not directly translate to gaming performance here, as the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this combination performs across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 113, which drops to 98 on Medium (with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 113), 89 on High, and 63 on Ultra. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the sweet spot for this hardware, with all settings except Ultra remaining above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. Low settings yield an average of 71 FPS, Medium produces 62 FPS (with a minimum of 53 and maximum of 71), High achieves 56 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40 FPS. At this resolution, the system begins to struggle, with only Low and Medium settings maintaining 60 FPS or above. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, showing the GPU's limitations as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly overmatched. Low settings produce an average of 37 FPS, Medium drops to 32 FPS (with a minimum of 28 and maximum of 37), High yields 29 FPS, and Ultra falls to 21 FPS. None of these frame rates are playable for a tactical shooter, where precision and responsiveness are critical. The data shows a consistent degradation across all settings as resolution increases, with the GPU unable to maintain even 40 FPS at 4K.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling behavior reveals a clear bottleneck. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across settings drops by roughly 37-40%. For example, at High settings, the frame rate goes from 89 FPS at 1080p to 56 FPS at 1440p, a decrease of 37%. At Low settings, it drops from 113 to 71 FPS, a 37% reduction. This pattern continues from 1440p to 4K, where High settings drop from 56 to 29 FPS, a 48% decrease, and Low settings fall from 71 to 37 FPS, a 48% reduction.

This scaling behavior is characteristic of a GPU-bound system. When the CPU is the limiting factor, frame rates tend to remain relatively stable as resolution increases, because the CPU is still processing the same game logic. Here, the FPS drops dramatically with each resolution increase, indicating that the GPU is unable to handle the increased pixel rendering workload. The fact that the system can achieve 113 FPS at 1080p Low but only 37 FPS at 4K Low shows that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints.

The data also shows that settings have a significant impact, with Ultra settings consistently producing lower frame rates than Low at the same resolution. This further confirms that the GPU is the limiting component, as increasing graphical fidelity places more strain on the GPU's resources. The CPU, with its strong multi-threaded scores, is likely not the bottleneck in any scenario, but the GPU's 5th percentile ranking means it cannot keep up with the i5-12400's capabilities.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings for this combination in Ready Or Not?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings produces the highest average FPS at 113, while Medium settings achieve 98 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1080p Medium is the highest setting that maintains near-100 FPS, while 1080p High drops to 89 FPS and Ultra falls to 63 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 2,710 out of 2,947 tested combos for Ready Or Not, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. The low rank is primarily due to the GPU's weak performance, as the CPU ranks in the 72nd percentile against all CPUs.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. Evidence comes from the resolution scaling: FPS drops by 37% from 1080p to 1440p and another 48% from 1440p to 4K, which is typical of GPU-bound performance. The GPU ranks in the 5th percentile, while the CPU is in the 72nd percentile.

*Q: Can this system run Ready Or Not at 4K?*

A: At 4K, the system produces an average of 37 FPS on Low settings, 32 FPS on Medium, 29 FPS on High, and 21 FPS on Ultra. None of these frame rates are suitable for a tactical shooter, as they fall well below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: What are the GPU's nearest performance rivals based on average benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1,184 is most closely matched by the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (0.2% slower) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (0.5% slower). The AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% slower, and the AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% faster.

Q: Does the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance help in this game?

A: The CPU's multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,989, helps maintain high frame rates at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed. However, at higher resolutions, the GPU's limitations dominate, and the CPU's strength cannot compensate for the graphics bottleneck.