Ready Or Not

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 lands at rank 246 out of 3,714 tested combos for Ready Or Not. That places this configuration in the top 6.6% of all tested systems, a strong showing for a tactical shooter that can become demanding when multiple suspects and environmental effects stack on screen. The ranking reflects the balance between a six-core CPU that holds its own and a GPU that sits in the 86th percentile among all graphics cards.

What makes this rank interesting is the nature of the pairing. The RTX 4080 is far more capable than what a typical 1440p or 1080p shooter demands, while the i5-12400 is a mid-range processor. The data suggests the combo does not suffer from a bottleneck that drags it down the rankings; instead, the 246th position likely reflects the sheer number of systems with even more expensive CPUs paired with top-tier GPUs. The i5-12400's average benchmark score of 18,683 places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, with its closest rival being the AMD EPYC 7643 at a negligible 0.1% difference. This means the processor is not holding the combo back in any meaningful way.

The GPU side tells a similar story. The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54,247 puts it just 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER, its direct successor. The data indicates this is a high-end card that, when combined with a competent mid-range CPU, produces a system that dominates most of the 3,714 tested combinations. The rank is not about raw performance ceilings but about consistency across resolutions and settings, which the measured FPS rows confirm.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 brings 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. For Ready Or Not, a game that renders detailed environments like police stations and residential interiors, this memory capacity and bandwidth ensure that texture streaming and high-resolution assets do not cause stutters. The card's base clock of 2205 MHz and boost clock of 2505 MHz are the drivers behind the high frame rates seen in the measured data. The GPU's 9,728 shading units and 76 RT cores also matter for a tactical shooter that can use ray-traced lighting effects, though the measured FPS rows do not specify whether ray tracing is enabled.

The GPU's role becomes clearer when looking at the FPS scaling. At 4K High settings, the combo delivers 123 FPS average. Dropping to Low settings at the same resolution yields 155 FPS, a 26% improvement. This scaling indicates that the RTX 4080 has enough headroom to handle lower graphical loads without being constrained by the CPU. The card's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power suggests it can handle the game's physics and AI calculations alongside rendering, but the measured data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions.

At 1080p Low settings, the combo hits 469 FPS average. That number is so high that it raises a question: is the CPU now the limiting factor? The i5-12400's single-thread performance, as measured by a 3DMark single-thread score of 910, might cap the frame rate before the GPU reaches its full potential. The data does not show a plateau, but the gap between 1080p Medium (409 FPS) and 1080p Low (469 FPS) suggests the CPU is still keeping pace. The RTX 4080's passmark G3D score of 34,457 confirms it is a top-tier card, but even this GPU cannot overcome a CPU's instruction throughput limits at extremely high frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows reveal a clear pattern for optimal settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 86 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a tactical shooter where quick target acquisition matters. Dropping to 4K High raises the average to 123 FPS, a 43% improvement that brings the experience into high-refresh territory. The data suggests that High settings at 4K is the sweet spot for this resolution, balancing visual fidelity with frame rate headroom.

At 1440p, the story changes. High settings yield 235 FPS average, while Medium produces 258 FPS with a minimum of 220 FPS and a maximum of 297 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum frame rate of 220 FPS is notably high, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense firefights. Ultra at 1440p drops to 165 FPS average, which is still excellent but sacrifices the extra headroom that competitive players might want. The recommendation for 1440p is Medium or High, depending on whether the user prefers maximum visual quality or maximum frame rate stability.

At 1080p, the combo exceeds 260 FPS on even the Ultra preset. The Low preset hits 469 FPS average, but such high frame rates are unnecessary for a game like Ready Or Not, where the tactical gameplay does not benefit from 400+ FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 409 FPS average with a minimum of 348 FPS, which is more than enough for any monitor. For most users, High settings at 1080p (372 FPS) provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as the difference between High and Ultra (261 FPS) is not justified by the graphical improvements in a game focused on realistic environments.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four settings presets. Starting at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 86 FPS. High settings improve this to 123 FPS, Medium to 135 FPS (with a minimum of 115 FPS and maximum of 155 FPS), and Low to 155 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low at 4K is a 80% improvement, showing that the RTX 4080 has significant headroom when graphical load is reduced.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 165 FPS. High settings reach 235 FPS, Medium hits 258 FPS (minimum 220 FPS, maximum 297 FPS), and Low peaks at 296 FPS. The jump from Ultra to High is 42%, while the jump from High to Medium is only 10%. This suggests that the Medium preset is where the GPU's performance curve flattens, indicating that the CPU might start to become more relevant at lower settings.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 261 FPS. High settings reach 372 FPS, Medium hits 409 FPS (minimum 348 FPS, maximum 471 FPS), and Low achieves 469 FPS. The difference between Medium and Low is only 15%, while the difference between High and Ultra is 30%. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance is becoming a more significant factor, as the GPU is capable of much higher frame rates than the 469 FPS seen at Low settings.

The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows that the combo maintains consistent performance: 115 FPS at 4K, 220 FPS at 1440p, and 348 FPS at 1080p. These minimums are all above 60 FPS, ensuring no stutter even in the most demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Ready Or Not at 4K with high refresh rates?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 123 FPS average at 4K High settings and 135 FPS at 4K Medium. For a 120Hz 4K monitor, High settings are sufficient, while Medium provides a safety margin with a 115 FPS minimum.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The data suggests minimal bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 469 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 86 FPS, which is a GPU-heavy workload. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,873 indicates it can keep up with the GPU's demands, though at 1080p Low, the CPU is likely the limiting factor.

Q: What is the best settings preset for competitive play?

A: For competitive play, Medium settings at 1440p (258 FPS average, 220 FPS minimum) or High at 1080p (372 FPS average) offer the best combination of frame rate stability and visual clarity. Ultra settings at any resolution reduce frame rates significantly without adding gameplay advantages.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its direct successor in this context?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score is 54,247, which is 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54,209. This negligible difference means the two cards perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks, suggesting the measured FPS in Ready Or Not would be similar.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra?

A: The 86 FPS average at 4K Ultra is playable on a 60Hz monitor but not on a 120Hz or 144Hz display. The data indicates that High settings at 4K (123 FPS) is the better choice for high refresh rate 4K monitors.

Q: What does the combo rank of 246 out of 3,714 mean for longevity?

A: Being in the top 6.6% of tested combos suggests this system will handle future game updates and more demanding scenarios within Ready Or Not without issue. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of VRAM and the i5-12400's 12 threads provide headroom for additional content.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide the data locality needed for a game like Ready Or Not, which processes AI behaviors for multiple suspects and civilians simultaneously. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,873 and max-thread score of 5,890 indicate strong multi-threaded performance for a six-core part.

In this combo, the CPU's role is to feed the RTX 4080 with enough draw calls and physics calculations to keep the GPU busy. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo achieves 86 FPS, which is likely GPU-limited given the RTX 4080's capabilities. However, at 1080p Low, the 469 FPS average suggests the CPU is approaching its limit, as the GPU could theoretically render more frames if the CPU could issue commands faster. The i5-12400's single-thread score of 910 in 3DMark and 2,257 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicate that while the processor is capable, it is not a top-tier part for extreme frame rates.

The CPU's 65W TDP and 10nm process node mean it runs efficiently, which is relevant for sustained gaming sessions. The processor's percentile rank of 72 among all CPUs places it above the majority of desktop processors, with its nearest rival being the AMD EPYC 7643 at a 0.1% difference. This means the i5-12400 is not a weak link in this combo; it is a competent mid-range processor that complements the RTX 4080's high-end performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the combo's performance scales from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 372 at 1080p to 235 at 1440p (a 37% decrease) and then to 123 at 4K (a 48% decrease from 1440p). This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 4080's rendering load increases quadratically with resolution. The 16 GB of VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth ensure that memory capacity is not a limiting factor even at 4K.

At Low settings, the scaling is different: 469 FPS at 1080p drops to 296 FPS at 1440p (37% decrease) and then to 155 FPS at 4K (48% decrease). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU is the primary limiting component at all resolutions. However, the absolute frame rates at 1080p Low (469 FPS) are so high that the CPU's instruction throughput becomes a factor. The data shows that the i5-12400 can sustain over 400 FPS at 1080p, but the exact ceiling is not visible in the measured rows.

The Medium settings data includes minimum and maximum FPS, which provides insight into frame time consistency. At 4K Medium, the combo ranges from 115 to 155 FPS, a 35% difference between minimum and maximum. At 1440p Medium, the range is 220 to 297 FPS (35% difference), and at 1080p Medium, it is 348 to 471 FPS (35% difference). This consistent variance across resolutions indicates that the bottleneck is not resolution-dependent; rather, it is a function of the game's dynamic scenes, where AI counts and destructible environments cause frame rate fluctuations.

The scaling pattern suggests that the RTX 4080 is the limiting component at 4K, while the i5-12400 becomes more relevant at 1080p. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 86 FPS, which is a 30% decrease from High settings. This steep drop indicates that the Ultra preset introduces graphical features that heavily tax the GPU, such as increased shadow resolution and ambient occlusion. The data implies that for this combo, High settings provide the best balance across all resolutions, as the jump to Ultra costs 30-37% performance without a corresponding visual benefit in a tactical shooter where clarity and frame rate matter more than extraneous effects.