Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a high-performance experience in Ready Or Not, with measured frame rates ranging from 67.4 FPS at 4K Ultra to 364.3 FPS at 1080p Low. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Alder Lake part with a 4.40 GHz boost clock, and the GPU, an Ada Lovelace chip with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, together place this combo at rank 439 out of 1,748 tested configurations. The CPU launched at $199 and the GPU at 599 USD. The following analysis breaks down how these components scale across resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent drop as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 294 FPS at 1920x1080 to 186.1 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 95.8 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a reduction of 107.9 FPS between 1080p and 1440p, and a further 90.3 FPS between 1440p and 4K. The pattern is similar at Low settings: 364.3 FPS at 1080p, 233.9 FPS at 1440p, and 121.5 FPS at 4K. The scaling indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops proportionally more when moving from 1440p to 4K than from 1080p to 1440p. At 1080p, the very high frame rates—even 364.3 FPS on Low—suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU without bottlenecking, but the GPU's workload grows rapidly with pixel count. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the game's textures at 4K, but the sheer pixel throughput required at 3840x2160 limits performance. The data shows that the combo is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where it maintains over 186 FPS on High, and remains playable at 4K with a 95.8 FPS average on High.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, featuring 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. Its boost clock reaches 2475 MHz, and it has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. In Ready Or Not, the GPU's performance is directly reflected in the measured FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 67.4 FPS, which is still above 60 but noticeably lower than the 95.8 FPS at High settings. This 28.4 FPS gap between High and Ultra at 4K indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU, likely due to increased shadow quality, reflections, and post-processing effects. The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores place it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,283. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (delta -0.6%) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (delta -1.9%), but those comparisons are based on synthetic tests, not in-game performance. In this title, the RTX 4070 delivers frame rates that are more than adequate for smooth gameplay at 1440p and even 4K on High settings. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is ample for the game's textures, and the memory bandwidth supports high-resolution rendering without stutter.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake family, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has 18 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 15,935 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,249 in single-core, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-9700 (delta 0.1%) and the Intel Core i5-11600K (delta 0.4%), showing that the i5-12400 is competitive with older higher-tier parts. In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 364.3 FPS, which suggests the CPU can handle the game's AI and physics without becoming a bottleneck. The 12 threads are sufficient for the tactical shooter's multi-threaded workload, and the 4.40 GHz boost clock provides strong single-thread performance for game logic. At 1440p and 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes as the GPU takes over, but the fact that the combo maintains over 186 FPS at 1440p High indicates that the CPU is not holding back the GPU. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 10 nm process also contribute to efficient operation, though power consumption is not directly measured in this data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average FPS values for the combo across three resolutions and four settings presets:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 95.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 121.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 107.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 67.4 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 186.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 233.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 200.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 128.9 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 294 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 364.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 322.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 204.3 |

At every resolution, the ordering is consistent: Low yields the highest FPS, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra the lowest. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial—at 4K, Low averages 121.5 FPS while Ultra averages 67.4 FPS, a difference of 54.1 FPS. At 1440p, the difference is 105 FPS (233.9 vs 128.9), and at 1080p it is 160 FPS (364.3 vs 204.3). This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy load on the GPU, while Low settings allow the hardware to run at near-maximum frame rates. The Medium preset offers a middle ground, with 107.9 FPS at 4K and 322.2 FPS at 1080p. For players targeting 60 FPS, even 4K Ultra is playable, but the jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs 28.4 FPS, which may not be worth the visual gain.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Ready Or Not, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 439 out of 1,748 combos. That places it in the top quartile, outperforming roughly 75% of all tested configurations. The CPU's percentile of 77 and the GPU's percentile of 81 are both above average, indicating that each component is individually strong. The combo's rank is slightly lower than the individual percentiles might suggest, likely because the game is more GPU-bound at higher resolutions, and the RTX 4070, while capable, is not a top-tier card. The nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks—such as the RX Vega 56 and RTX 4080 Mobile—show that the RTX 4070 sits in a mid-to-high performance band. In this game, the combo's ability to exceed 60 FPS at 4K Ultra and 200 FPS at 1080p Ultra demonstrates that it is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p and for 4K gaming with adjusted settings. The rank of 439 out of 1,748 is a strong result, but there is headroom for improvement with a more powerful GPU if 4K Ultra is a priority.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 95.8 FPS, which is smooth and well above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra drops to 67.4 FPS—still playable but with a noticeable performance cost. For 4K, High is the recommended preset because it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS without the steep penalty of Ultra. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 128.9 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays, and even High reaches 186.1 FPS. Therefore, Ultra is the best choice at 1440p, as it offers the highest visual quality while maintaining frame rates far above what most monitors can display. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 200 FPS, with Ultra at 204.3 FPS. Since the difference between Low and Ultra is 160 FPS, but even Ultra is well above 144 Hz, players can safely use Ultra at 1080p for the best image quality. In summary, the data suggests using High at 4K, Ultra at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p to balance visual fidelity and performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 294.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Ready Or Not?

A: It ranks 439 out of 1,748 combos.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and type?

A: The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra at 4K?

A: Low averages 121.5 FPS, while Ultra averages 67.4 FPS, a difference of 54.1 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The i5-12400 scores 15,935 in Cinebench R23 multi-core.