Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a highly capable Ready Or Not experience, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions. The data shows a system that is firmly positioned in the middle of the pack, offering smooth gameplay at 1440p and excellent frame rates at 1080p, while 4K remains demanding for this combination.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that the High preset offers the most balanced experience for this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers a strong 152 FPS average, which is only 21% lower than the Low preset's 192 FPS but provides a significant visual upgrade. Moving to Medium yields 167 FPS, which is 10% higher than High, but the jump from Medium to High is the sweet spot for visual fidelity versus performance. The Ultra preset, while visually impressive, drops the average to 107 FPS at 1080p, a 30% reduction from High, which may not justify the graphical gains for a tactical shooter where clarity and reaction time are paramount.

At 2560x1440, the High preset continues to be the recommended choice. The 96 FPS average is well above the threshold for smooth, responsive gameplay. The Low preset reaches 121 FPS, and Medium hits 105 FPS, but High at 96 FPS offers a more immersive experience without sacrificing fluidity. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 67 FPS, which is noticeably less smooth and could be a disadvantage in fast-paced firefights. The data shows a clear trend: High is the optimal balance for this pairing, providing a 44% performance boost over Ultra at 1440p while only being 21% slower than Low.

For 4K, the situation is more constrained. The High preset manages a 50 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for a competitive tactical shooter. The Medium preset provides a 55 FPS average with a minimum of 47 FPS, which is slightly more stable. However, the Low preset is the only option that breaks the 60 FPS barrier, achieving 63 FPS. Given the genre's emphasis on precision, the Low preset at 4K is likely the most viable if resolution is non-negotiable, but the trade-off in visual quality is substantial. For most users, prioritizing 1440p with High settings will deliver the best overall experience, as the frame rate gains are more significant than the resolution upgrade.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this system can achieve in Ready Or Not?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 192 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: How does the 1080p Medium preset compare to the High preset in terms of minimum FPS?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p has a minimum FPS of 142, while the High preset's minimum FPS is not provided in the data. The Medium preset's average is 167 FPS, which is 10% higher than High's 152 FPS.

Q: Is the system capable of maintaining a 60 FPS average at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset, which achieves a 63 FPS average. The Medium preset averages 55 FPS, High averages 50 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS at 4K.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 121 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 67 FPS. This represents a 44.6% reduction in average FPS when moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: How does the Arc B570's performance in this game compare to its closest rival, the Intel Arc A750?

A: The benchmark scores show the Arc B570 has an average score of 20556, which is 0.1% lower than the Arc A750's average score of 20582. This indicates near-identical raw performance potential between the two cards.

Q: What is the average FPS for the High preset at 1080p, and how does it compare to the 4K High preset?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 152 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 50 FPS. The 1080p result is 204% higher than the 4K result.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2361st out of 2947 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places it in the 20th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 20% of all other tested system configurations. This is a mid-to-low tier ranking, which is consistent with the hardware's position in the market. The i5-12400 is a capable mainstream CPU, and the Arc B570 is positioned as a budget-to-midrange GPU, so their combined performance is not expected to challenge high-end enthusiast rigs.

While the raw rank might seem low, it is important to contextualize this with the actual FPS results. The system is more than capable of delivering high refresh rate experiences at 1080p and solid 60+ FPS gameplay at 1440p. The low ranking suggests that many other tested combinations feature more powerful components that achieve higher frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The data indicates that the bottleneck in this system at 4K is the GPU, as the CPU has sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance to keep up with the Arc B570's output at lower resolutions.

The rank also reflects the specific nature of this game. Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter with complex AI and physics, which can be CPU-intensive. The i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is adequate but not exceptional in this regard. The data from the CPU benchmarks shows a 3dmark_max_threads score of 5890 and a single-thread score of 910, which are solid figures for a mid-range chip but do not compete with higher-core-count or higher-clocked processors. This pairing is a balanced, sensible mid-range option, but the overall rank is dragged down by the sheer volume of more powerful combos in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the system is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings, showing its strength. The Low preset delivers a high average of 192 FPS. The Medium preset averages 167 FPS, with a minimum of 142 FPS and a maximum of 192 FPS. The High preset averages 152 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, averaging 107 FPS. This shows a wide performance envelope, with the Ultra preset being 44% slower than the Low preset.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The Low preset averages 121 FPS. The Medium preset averages 105 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. The High preset averages 96 FPS. The Ultra preset drops significantly to a 67 FPS average. The scaling here is more pronounced than at 1080p, with a 44.6% difference between Low and Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the definitive limiting factor. The Low preset averages 63 FPS. The Medium preset averages 55 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. The High preset averages 50 FPS. The Ultra preset averages just 35 FPS. The performance drop from 1440p to 4K is severe, highlighting the Arc B570's memory bandwidth and compute limitations at high pixel counts. The 4K Medium preset is the only one with a recorded minimum FPS, at 47, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a steep performance penalty as resolution increases. Moving from 1080p to 1440p on the High preset reduces the average FPS from 152 to 96, a 36.8% drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K on the High preset further reduces the average FPS from 96 to 50, a 47.9% drop. This indicates that the system's performance is heavily dependent on resolution.

This scaling pattern is a clear indicator that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. The GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but they become a bottleneck at 4K. The large increase in pixel count at 4K (3840x2160) requires significantly more memory bandwidth and fill rate, which the B570 cannot provide. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at this resolution with demanding settings.

The CPU's role in this scaling is less significant. The i5-12400 is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, but as the resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. This is a classic sign of a balanced system at lower resolutions, transitioning to a GPU-bound system at higher ones. The data shows that the frame rate drops are more severe from 1440p to 4K than from 1080p to 1440p, which confirms that the GPU is struggling with the increasing pixel load. This suggests that users with this combo should target 1080p or 1440p for the best experience, as 4K is only playable on the lowest presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This configuration provides a solid foundation for gaming, and the benchmark results reflect its capability. The CPU's 3dmark_single_thread score of 910 and cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 2257 indicate strong per-core performance, which is crucial for games like Ready Or Not that often rely on a few heavily-loaded threads for game logic and AI.

The multi-threaded performance is also respectable, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 15989 and a passmark_multithread score of 18747. While Ready Or Not may not fully utilize all 12 threads, having them available helps to prevent background tasks from interfering with game performance. The CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache is also beneficial for reducing memory latency. In this game, the CPU's role is to ensure a steady frame delivery, and the data shows it does not become a bottleneck until the very high frame rates seen at 1080p Low.

At 1080p, the CPU is likely the primary limiter, as evidenced by the 192 FPS ceiling on the Low preset. The GPU is able to render frames faster than the CPU can process the game's simulation and issue draw calls. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the dominant factor. The CPU's performance is sufficient to keep up with the Arc B570's output at these resolutions. The data shows that the combo is well-balanced, with the CPU being the limiting factor only in the most optimal, low-resolution scenarios, and the GPU taking over as the resolution increases. The processor's 65W TDP and active production status indicate it is a mainstream, efficient part that pairs logically with a mid-range GPU like the Arc B570.