Ready Or Not

# Ready Or Not with Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 7700

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a formidable Ready Or Not experience, ranking 1336th out of 2947 tested combinations. This places the system in the upper-middle tier of configurations, with measured frame rates ranging from 52 FPS at 4K Ultra to 282 FPS at 1080p Low. The data suggests this pairing is well-balanced for tactical shooters, where frame consistency and responsiveness matter more than raw graphical extremes. The benchmark results indicate a system capable of high-refresh-rate gameplay at 1440p and smooth 4K performance at more modest settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The CPU features an 18 MB shared L3 cache, with 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. This configuration supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-12400F demonstrates strong single-threaded performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680. Multi-threaded results are equally respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and a Geekbench multicore score of 9472. The processor's 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 and max-thread score of 5912 show near-linear scaling, indicating that all 12 threads are effectively utilized.

For Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter that relies heavily on AI-driven enemy behavior and environmental destruction, the CPU's thread management is crucial. The i5-12400F's 12 threads provide ample headroom for background simulation tasks while maintaining high frame rates. The processor ranks in the 73rd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Compared to nearest rivals, it matches the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (0% delta), trails the Intel Core 3 201E by 0.1%, and leads the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X by 0.3% each.

The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 282 FPS, a figure that pushes against CPU limitations in less GPU-bound scenarios. The single-thread score of 3481 in PassMark and 909 in 3DMark single-thread suggests the i5-12400F has sufficient per-core strength to keep up with the game's physics and AI calculations. At 4K Ultra, where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, the CPU still delivers 52 FPS, indicating it is not holding back the system in demanding scenarios.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Examining the measured FPS data across all resolutions, the Medium preset emerges as the most balanced choice for this configuration. At 1080p, Medium delivers 246 FPS average with a minimum of 209 FPS and maximum of 283 FPS. This represents a 12.7% drop from Low (282 FPS) but a 36.2% improvement over High (224 FPS). The Minimum frame rate of 209 FPS at 1080p Medium ensures consistent performance even during intense firefights.

At 1440p, Medium provides 155 FPS average with a minimum of 132 FPS and maximum of 178 FPS. This is a 12.9% reduction from Low (178 FPS) but a 9.9% improvement over High (141 FPS). The 132 FPS minimum at 1440p Medium keeps gameplay fluid on high-refresh-rate monitors, making this the sweet spot for competitive play.

For 4K, Medium delivers 81 FPS average with a minimum of 69 FPS and maximum of 93 FPS. This is a 12.9% decrease from Low (93 FPS) but a 9.5% improvement over High (74 FPS). The 69 FPS minimum ensures playable performance, though players targeting 60 FPS minimums may prefer Low settings for added headroom.

The Ultra preset shows significant performance costs across all resolutions: 157 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K. Compared to Medium, Ultra reduces frame rates by 36.2% at 1080p, 36.1% at 1440p, and 35.8% at 4K. Given that Ready Or Not's tactical gameplay benefits from high, stable frame rates, the Medium preset provides the best balance between visual quality and performance. Players with 144Hz monitors at 1080p or 1440p will find Medium ideal, while 4K users should consider Low for maximum smoothness.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data reveals clear resolution scaling patterns. At Medium settings, the system produces 246 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 155 FPS at 1440p (a 37.0% reduction) and 81 FPS at 4K (a 67.1% reduction from 1080p). This scaling curve indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 7700 becomes increasingly dominant as the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

For Low settings, the progression is 282 FPS at 1080p, 178 FPS at 1440p (36.9% drop), and 93 FPS at 4K (67.0% drop). High settings follow a similar pattern: 224 FPS at 1080p, 141 FPS at 1440p (37.1% drop), and 74 FPS at 4K (67.0% drop). Ultra settings show 157 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p (36.9% drop), and 52 FPS at 4K (66.9% drop).

The remarkably consistent percentage drops across all settings — approximately 37% from 1080p to 1440p and 67% from 1080p to 4K — indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The RX 7700's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient memory bandwidth for 4K textures, but the raw compute power limits frame rates. The GPU's 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 393.4 GTexel/s texture rate are taxed heavily at 4K, explaining the sub-100 FPS results.

At 1080p, the CPU's influence becomes more apparent. The 282 FPS at Low settings suggests the i5-12400F is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames, but the 36-37% drops at each resolution step align with GPU-bound behavior. The data indicates that for this pairing, resolution scaling is smooth and predictable, with the RX 7700's 96 ROPs and 160 TMUs handling pixel throughput efficiently.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combination in Ready Or Not?

A: Based on measured data, 1440p Medium provides the most balanced experience with 155 FPS average and a 132 FPS minimum. This delivers high-refresh-rate performance while maintaining visual quality, offering a 91.4% increase over 4K Medium frame rates.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to Medium in terms of performance?

A: The Ultra preset reduces average FPS by approximately 36% across all resolutions compared to Medium. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 157 FPS versus 246 FPS on Medium; at 1440p, 99 FPS versus 155 FPS; and at 4K, 52 FPS versus 81 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F sufficient for high frame rates in this game?

A: Yes. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, allow the system to reach 282 FPS at 1080p Low. The 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and strong single-thread scores (909 in 3DMark single-thread, 1680 in Cinebench R23) support this capability.

Q: What kind of frame consistency can I expect at 4K Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS and maximum of 93 FPS. This 12 FPS spread between minimum and average indicates relatively stable performance, though not as consistent as lower resolutions.

Q: How does the RX 7700's memory configuration affect performance?

A: The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for 4K textures in Ready Or Not, as evidenced by playable frame rates at 4K Medium (81 FPS), but the GPU's compute capabilities limit higher settings.

Q: Should I prioritize CPU or GPU upgrades for better performance?

A: The resolution scaling data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor. From 1080p to 4K at Medium settings, FPS drops by 67.1%, indicating the RX 7700 is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. Upgrading the GPU would yield larger gains than CPU upgrades for this game.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture using the Navi 32 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. The GPU contains 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, with a transistor density of 81.2M per mm². It operates at a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz, with memory running at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration is substantial: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus delivers 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, 96 raster operation units, and 40 ray tracing cores. Compute performance reaches 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), with a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7700 scores 2865 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 106028 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 20974 in PassMark G3D. The GPU's PassMark DirectX 11 score of 186 and DirectX 12 score of 96 indicate strong modern API support. It ranks in the 58th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15852. Nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X (0.1% slower), AMD Radeon RX 9060 (1% faster), AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (1.1% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1.7% faster).

For Ready Or Not, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM is particularly advantageous, allowing high-resolution textures without memory pressure. The 624.1 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming during tactical scenarios remains smooth. The measured FPS data shows that the RX 7700 handles 1080p with ease (224 FPS High), delivers excellent 1440p performance (141 FPS High), and remains playable at 4K (74 FPS High). The GPU's 96 ROPs provide efficient pixel fill rates, contributing to the strong resolution scaling observed in the data.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce 282 FPS average, the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 246 FPS average with a minimum of 209 FPS and maximum of 283 FPS, providing a 37 FPS buffer above the Low average. High settings deliver 224 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 157 FPS average. The transition from Low to Medium costs 36 FPS (12.8%), from Medium to High costs 22 FPS (8.9%), and from High to Ultra costs 67 FPS (29.9%).

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong for high-refresh-rate displays. Low settings deliver 178 FPS average, Medium provides 155 FPS average with a minimum of 132 FPS and maximum of 178 FPS, High achieves 141 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 99 FPS average. The scaling pattern mirrors 1080p: Low to Medium represents a 23 FPS decrease (12.9%), Medium to High a 14 FPS decrease (9.0%), and High to Ultra a 42 FPS decrease (29.8%). The 132 FPS minimum at Medium ensures smooth gameplay even during demanding sequences.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. Low settings produce 93 FPS average, Medium delivers 81 FPS average with a minimum of 69 FPS and maximum of 93 FPS, High achieves 74 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 52 FPS average. The percentage drops follow the same pattern as lower resolutions: Low to Medium is a 12 FPS decrease (12.9%), Medium to High a 7 FPS decrease (8.6%), and High to Ultra a 22 FPS decrease (29.7%). The 69 FPS minimum at 4K Medium indicates that even at this demanding resolution, the system maintains playable frame rates.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently offers the best minimum-to-average FPS ratio, with 1080p showing a 37 FPS spread, 1440p a 23 FPS spread, and 4K a 12 FPS spread. This consistency makes Medium the recommended setting for this configuration, balancing visual fidelity with reliable performance metrics. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, imposes a 36% average FPS penalty across all resolutions, making it suitable only for players prioritizing graphics over frame rate stability.