Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a highly playable experience in Ready Or Not, but the data reveals a clear performance ceiling defined by the graphics card. Across all tested resolutions, the combination produces frame rates that are smooth at 1080p, very good at 1440p, and only at 4K does the strain become apparent. The measured FPS demonstrates a classic gaming bottleneck, where the CPU has ample headroom, and the GPU becomes the primary factor limiting frame rates as pixel count increases.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, indicating a system where the GPU is the limiting component. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 113.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p Ultra, the average FPS falls to 73.7, a reduction of 39.9 FPS. The most dramatic shift occurs at 4K Ultra, where the average plummets to 40.4 FPS, which is a 73.2 FPS drop from the 1080p result. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets; the delta between 1080p and 4K is large, showing that the rendering load at higher resolutions heavily taxes the GPU.

The scaling suggests that the RTX 2060's memory bandwidth and compute resources are saturated quickly. At 1080p Low, the system posts 204.5 FPS, but this drops to 131.9 FPS at 1440p and 70.6 FPS at 4K. The percentage decrease from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is about 65%, while at Ultra settings, the decrease is also substantial at roughly 64%. This uniformity indicates that the GPU's performance scales linearly with the pixel count, which is a strong indicator that the processor is not the bottleneck. The fact that even at 4K Low the FPS (70.6) is higher than 4K Ultra (40.4) shows that the game's settings have a massive impact on GPU load, further confirming that the graphics card is the primary constraint.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to be more than sufficient for this tactical shooter. The benchmark results for the CPU show a strong multi-threaded score of 15,935 in Cinebench R23, which places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. In the context of Ready Or Not, the data implies that the processor is rarely the limiting factor. The FPS at 1080p Low is 204.5, which is exceptionally high and suggests that the CPU can feed frames much faster than the GPU can render them at lower resolutions.

The CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz and its 18 MB of shared L3 cache provide solid single-threaded performance, which is often crucial for game logic and physics. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2,249 reinforces this capability. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400 is virtually tied with the Intel Core i7-9700 and the Intel Core i7-8700, with deltaPct values of 0.1% and -0.2% respectively. This means that in terms of raw processing power, the i5-12400 is on par with older i7 processors, ensuring that it will not present a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. The data suggests that the CPU's role here is to provide a stable, high-FPS foundation, and it does so without breaking a sweat, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the definitive performance limiter in this combination. With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s, the GPU has a moderate amount of resources for a modern title like Ready Or Not. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 16,074 indicate a mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 7600S and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, have nearly identical average scores, with deltaPct values of 0.5% and -1.7%, respectively, confirming that the RTX 2060 sits in a specific performance tier.

The impact of the GPU is most visible when comparing the FPS across resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU can maintain high frame rates, but as the resolution increases, the demand on the GPU's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth grows exponentially. The 4K Ultra result of 40.4 FPS is sub-60, suggesting that the GPU's 6 GB VRAM might also be a limiting factor due to texture memory requirements at that resolution. The boost clock of 1680 MHz and the 1920 shading units are simply not enough to handle the pixel throughput required at 4K with high detail settings. The data clearly shows that the GPU is the component that determines the playable settings and resolution, as the CPU appears to have significant headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1406 out of 1748 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is a direct consequence of the GPU's limitations. While the CPU is a strong performer, the overall combo score is dragged down by the graphics card's mid-range capabilities. The rank suggests that while this system is playable, it is not a high-end configuration for this title.

The ranking data implies that many other hardware pairings will outperform this one, likely due to having more powerful GPUs. The combo's position at the 80th percentile (roughly 1406/1748) means that about 80% of tested systems achieve better performance. However, this does not make the combo unusable; instead, it highlights that the user must manage settings and resolution to achieve a desirable experience. The performance gap between this combo and higher-ranked ones is likely to be substantial, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU's weakness is most pronounced.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Ready Or Not with this combo?*

A: 1080p is the most comfortable resolution, with all settings presets delivering over 113 FPS. 1440p is also viable, with High settings achieving 103 FPS, but 4K is only playable at Low settings (70.6 FPS) or with a significant performance hit at higher presets.

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

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The FPS drops heavily as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU-limited system. The CPU's high benchmark scores and the massive frame rates at 1080p indicate it has spare capacity.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 70.6, which is playable. At 4K Medium, it drops to 59.4, and at 4K High it falls to 55.1. Ultra settings at 4K are not recommended, as the average FPS is only 40.4.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its immediate rivals in terms of performance?

A: The RTX 2060 is statistically tied with the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, showing a deltaPct of 0.5% in its favor. It is also very close to the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which are only 1.7% faster.

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

A: The difference is substantial. At 1440p Low, the system achieves 131.9 FPS, while at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 73.7 FPS. This represents a performance loss of about 44% when switching to the highest preset.

Q: Is the frame rate stable, or are there major dips?

A: The data provided only includes average FPS values, so the stability (min and max FPS) is not quantified. The analysis is based solely on the average scores, which are all relatively consistent across settings at each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive look at the system's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Ultra preset delivers 113.6 FPS, while High yields 160.3 FPS. Medium settings push the average to 179.1 FPS, and Low settings achieve the highest result at 204.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 90.9 FPS drop, indicating that the visual fidelity settings have a significant impact on the GPU load.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still strong, but the GPU starts to feel the pressure. The Low preset achieves 131.9 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings result in 111 FPS, and High settings produce 103 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 73.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 58.2 FPS, which is a smaller absolute gap than at 1080p, but the relative percentage drop is similar.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. The Low preset is the only one that provides a consistently playable experience, with an average of 70.6 FPS. Medium settings drop this to 59.4 FPS, and High settings fall to 55.1 FPS. The Ultra preset is the worst performer, with an average of 40.4 FPS. The data shows a clear hierarchy: for a 60+ FPS experience, users must choose Low settings at 4K, High settings at 1440p, or any settings at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware pairing depends heavily on the user's display resolution. For 1080p displays, the High preset is the best choice, offering a superb balance of visual quality and performance. The 160.3 FPS average is well above the refresh rate of most monitors, providing a smooth and responsive experience. While the Ultra preset is also playable at 113.6 FPS, the visual jump from High to Ultra may not justify the 46.7 FPS performance cost.

For 1440p displays, the High preset is again the recommended choice, delivering an average of 103 FPS. This provides a fluid experience for a competitive tactical shooter. The Medium preset is a viable fallback if users prefer higher frame rates, offering 111 FPS, but the visual degradation from High to Medium is noticeable. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with its 73.7 FPS average, is slightly below the ideal for fast-paced action and should be avoided for serious play.

For 4K displays, the options are limited. The Low preset is the only setting that ensures a consistently smooth experience, with an average of 70.6 FPS. While it sacrifices visual fidelity, it is the only way to maintain a frame rate above 60. The Medium and High presets are borderline, with averages of 59.4 and 55.1 FPS, respectively, which may be acceptable for slower, more methodical play. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as the 40.4 FPS average is too low for a game that requires quick reactions. The data concludes that this system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being a stretch that requires significant settings compromises.