Ready Or Not

The benchmark data for Ready Or Not with the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 shows a configuration that is heavily GPU-limited at high resolutions but capable of delivering very high frame rates at 1080p. The combination ranks in the 50th percentile of tested systems, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck for performance.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is severe, indicating a classic GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 225.7 at 1920x1080 to 138.8 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 86.9 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 74 FPS, which is less than one-third of the 1080p result. This steep decline across resolutions confirms that the RTX 5060 is the limiting component; the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s rendering workload becomes the constraint as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low, the game runs at 281.6 FPS at 1080p but falls to 179 FPS at 1440p and 96.1 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 36%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is about 46%. This shows that the GPU’s performance degrades more rapidly as resolution increases, a typical trait for a mid-range card like the RTX 5060 with its 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB of VRAM.

Notably, the gap between High and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 154.6 FPS versus 225.7 FPS on High, a difference of 71.1 FPS. At 4K, the gap shrinks to 20.2 FPS (53.8 vs 74). This suggests that Ultra settings introduce effects that are more demanding at lower resolutions, but at 4K, the GPU is already so saturated that the additional load has a smaller absolute impact on frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested hardware combinations for Ready Or Not, this pairing of Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves a rank of 881 out of 1748 tested combos. This places it just above the median, meaning roughly half of all tested systems perform better and half perform worse. The rank reflects a balanced but not top-tier configuration; it is capable of solid performance but does not compete with high-end rigs.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 30109 puts it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU’s average score of 19850 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. When compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 5060 is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which scores 30097, a delta of 0. The GPU also sits within 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile and 0.5% above the NVIDIA Tesla M60. This indicates that the RTX 5060's performance in this game aligns closely with these competitors.

The CPU’s nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-9700, which scores 19831 (a delta of 0.1%), and the Intel Core i7-8700, which scores 19894 (a delta of -0.2%). The i5-12400 is also within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-11600K, showing that its processing power is competitive with prior-generation mid-range chips. The combination’s mid-pack rank is therefore a product of both components being competent but not exceptional in their respective categories.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process and features 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. Its boost clock of 2497 MHz and base clock of 2280 MHz drive a peak FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. These specifications explain the GPU’s behavior in the measured FPS data.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Ready Or Not at the tested settings, as the game’s tactical shooter environments do not appear to exceed this limit even at 4K Ultra. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is adequate for the game’s texture streaming needs, but it may contribute to the performance drop at 4K, where the GPU must move more data per frame. The card’s pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s are the theoretical limits that the measured FPS approaches at lower resolutions.

The RTX 5060’s performance is consistent with its nearest rivals. Its average benchmark score of 30109 is nearly identical to the RX 7700 XT’s 30097, and its percentile rank of 73 indicates it outperforms most GPUs. In Ready Or Not, the card delivers playable frame rates at all tested resolutions, but the 4K Ultra result of 53.8 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the GPU’s 19.18 TFLOPS of compute power is not quite enough for maximum settings at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to High settings as the optimal balance between visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, High settings produce an average of 225.7 FPS, which is more than enough for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, High still delivers 138.8 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS mark. Even at 4K, High settings yield 74 FPS, which is playable for most users.

Ultra settings are not recommended for 4K, as the average FPS drops to 53.8, which may cause noticeable stuttering in a tactical shooter where precision is critical. At 1440p, Ultra delivers 101.8 FPS, which is playable but represents a significant drop from High’s 138.8 FPS. The performance cost of Ultra over High is substantial: at 1080p, the difference is 71.1 FPS, and at 1440p, it is 37 FPS. For most users, High provides nearly all the visual benefits of Ultra with much higher frame rates.

Low settings offer the highest frame rates (281.6 FPS at 1080p, 179 FPS at 1440p, 96.1 FPS at 4K) but likely compromise visual fidelity too much for a game that relies on situational awareness. Medium settings fall between Low and High, with 244.2 FPS at 1080p and 152.5 FPS at 1440p. The measured data suggests that High is the sweet spot, offering a 34% performance improvement over Ultra at 4K while maintaining a solid visual presentation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the game runs exceptionally well across all settings. Low settings average 281.6 FPS, Medium averages 244.2 FPS, High averages 225.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 154.6 FPS. These numbers indicate that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution; the frame rates are limited by the GPU’s rendering capabilities.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but drops noticeably. Low averages 179 FPS, Medium averages 152.5 FPS, High averages 138.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 101.8 FPS. The reduction from 1080p is significant, with High losing 86.9 FPS and Ultra losing 52.8 FPS. This resolution is still highly playable, with all settings above 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low averages 96.1 FPS, Medium averages 81.3 FPS, High averages 74 FPS, and Ultra averages 53.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 42.3 FPS, showing that the most demanding settings cut performance nearly in half. The 4K results are playable on Low through High, but Ultra dips below the 60 FPS threshold, which may be problematic for competitive play.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, at Low, Medium, and High settings. The measured averages are 96.1 FPS for Low, 81.3 FPS for Medium, and 74 FPS for High at 3840x2160. Ultra settings fall short at 53.8 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30109, which is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at 30097 (a delta of 0). It is also within 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 on High settings provides 138.8 FPS, which is a good balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, all settings exceed 150 FPS, but 1440p offers a sharper image without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU?

A: No. The CPU’s benchmark scores show it is competitive with similar chips, and the frame rates scale consistently with resolution, indicating the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this game.

Q: How much performance is lost between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, Ultra is 71.1 FPS slower than High (154.6 vs 225.7). At 1440p, the difference is 37 FPS (101.8 vs 138.8). At 4K, Ultra is 20.2 FPS slower (53.8 vs 74).

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 881 out of 1748 tested combinations for Ready Or Not, placing it just above the median performance level.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake generation, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It features 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, along with 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19850 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and its performance is within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-11600K.

In this game, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the game reaches 281.6 FPS, which is likely approaching the CPU’s practical limit for frame generation. However, even at this high frame rate, the CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck, as the GPU’s score in the 73rd percentile suggests it is the limiting factor. The CPU’s 3dmark single-thread score of 910 and multi-thread score of 5873 indicate it has sufficient single-core performance for game logic and enough multi-core power for background tasks.

The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-9700, scores 19831, which is 0.1% lower. This places the i5-12400 in the same performance class as older 8-core chips, confirming that its 6-core design is efficient enough to handle modern games. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz is adequate for maintaining high frame rates in tactical shooters, where responsiveness is key. In Ready Or Not, the CPU’s performance is more than sufficient, as evidenced by the high frame rates at all resolutions and settings.