Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a highly specific performance profile in Ready Or Not, defined by a stark contrast between strong CPU potential and severely limited GPU capabilities. The data indicates this combo is positioned for 1080p gaming at medium settings, where it can deliver playable frame rates, but it struggles significantly at higher resolutions and demanding presets. The benchmark results place this configuration near the bottom of the database, ranking 2710 out of 2947 tested combos, underscoring a fundamental imbalance where the processor is not the primary constraint. This analysis details the measured performance, component roles, and scaling characteristics to provide a clear picture of what this system can and cannot do.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic, revealing that the Intel Arc B370 is the definitive limiting factor in this pairing. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 89 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 56 FPS, a reduction of 37%. The scaling continues to deteriorate at 4K High, where the average plummets to 29 FPS, a further 48% decrease from the 1440p result and a 67% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline with increasing resolution is a classic symptom of a GPU-bound scenario; the rendering load on the graphics card grows exponentially with pixel count, and the Arc B370's hardware cannot keep pace.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. At Low settings, the game runs at 113 FPS at 1080p, but this falls to 71 FPS at 1440p and 37 FPS at 4K. The relative performance drop from 1080p to 4K is even more pronounced at Ultra settings, where the average FPS goes from 63 down to 21. The fact that the 4K Ultra score is less than a third of the 1080p Low score demonstrates that the GPU is saturated regardless of the visual complexity being requested. The data suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding frames at a much higher rate, but the GPU cannot process them, making the Arc B370 the bottleneck in almost every scenario.

The scaling pattern also indicates that the game is not sensitive to the CPU's limitations at these resolutions. If the Core i5-12400F were the constraint, the frame rate would remain relatively flat when lowering resolution, as the CPU would be the limiting factor. Instead, we see a consistent and massive increase in FPS as resolution drops from 4K to 1440p to 1080p. This is a clear sign that the Intel Arc B370, with its limited pixel throughput, is the component that dictates the final output. For players targeting 4K, this combo is not viable for a smooth experience, as even Low settings only achieve 37 FPS. The system's performance sweet spot is clearly at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The overall ranking for this combo in Ready Or Not is 2710 out of 2947 tested configurations. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, a position that confirms its status as a low-end performer. The high rank number relative to the total pool indicates that a vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings on the database deliver better performance in this specific title. This is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance class; the Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, which is a very low standing.

This ranking is not a reflection of the CPU's capabilities. The Intel Core i5-12400F, with its average benchmark score of 19039, sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. This indicates that the processor is a mid-range or better part, capable of handling modern games. The discord between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's low rank in-game highlights that the pairing is heavily unbalanced. The GPU is holding the entire system back, preventing the CPU from demonstrating its full potential in this gaming workload. The combo's rank is a direct result of the GPU's performance ceiling, not the CPU's.

When comparing to other combos, the data shows that the i5-12400F is competitive with similar processors, but the Arc B370 is not. The GPU's nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M, which are both legacy mobile parts. This comparison underscores how far behind the Arc B370 is compared to modern discrete graphics solutions. The combination of a strong CPU with a very weak GPU creates a system that is poorly optimized for gaming, leading to its low standing in the database rankings for Ready Or Not.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. For a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not, which often involves complex AI and numerous interactive elements, the CPU's multi-threading capabilities are relevant. The benchmark data shows a strong progression from 2-thread to multi-thread scores, with a 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 and a max-thread score of 5912. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 further indicates that the processor can handle substantial parallel workloads.

However, the game's performance data suggests that the CPU's role is secondary in this specific configuration. The scaling analysis shows that the frame rate is heavily dependent on resolution, which is a GPU-centric characteristic. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with the CPU limiting the maximum output. Instead, the FPS nearly doubles when moving from 1440p to 1080p, proving that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The i5-12400F is likely providing frames faster than the GPU can render them.

The processor's single-thread performance is also solid, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1964 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680. This is beneficial for Ready Or Not, as game logic and physics threads often rely on single-core strength. The data implies that the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's computational demands. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core provide ample fast storage for game data. In this pairing, the CPU is a high-potential component that is effectively waiting on the GPU, making it an excellent processor for future upgrades but a non-factor in this combo's current gaming performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture of the combo's performance across different settings. At 1920x1080, the system is mostly playable. Low settings yield an average of 113 FPS, which is excellent for a fast-paced tactical shooter. Medium settings still provide a very smooth 98 FPS average, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, indicating good frame pacing. High settings drop to 89 FPS, which remains fluid. The most demanding preset, Ultra, produces an average of 63 FPS, which is still within a playable range but shows a significant performance cost for the higher visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the system's limitations become more apparent. Low settings produce an average of 71 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings yield 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS, which is borderline for a smooth experience. High settings drop to 56 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 40 FPS, which is not ideal for a game that requires precise aiming and quick reactions. The performance at this resolution is noticeably less comfortable, and users would likely need to compromise on settings to maintain a stable frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the combo is not suitable for serious gameplay. Every settings preset results in an average FPS below 40. Low settings produce 37 FPS, Medium settings 32 FPS, High settings 29 FPS, and Ultra settings only 21 FPS. These numbers are all below the threshold for a smooth, responsive experience in a tactical shooter. The data clearly shows that this resolution is beyond the capability of the Intel Arc B370, making the system effectively unplayable at 4K regardless of the visual settings chosen. The performance breakdown confirms that the system is only viable for 1080p gaming.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the clear bottleneck in this system. Its benchmark results are exceptionally low, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. This score places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, which is a very low performance tier. The GPU's nearest rivals are all much older, lower-end parts, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and the AMD FirePro M2000. This comparison highlights the Arc B370's position as an entry-level or integrated-class graphics solution that is not designed for demanding modern games.

The GPU's technical specifications support this conclusion. It has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and only 20 raster output pipelines (ROPs). The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. These figures are very low for a modern GPU, and they directly limit the fill rate and texture processing capabilities, which are critical for rendering high-resolution images. The FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS is also a modest number, indicating a limited compute capacity for complex shaders and effects.

The memory configuration is "System Shared," which means the GPU does not have its own dedicated VRAM. This is a major disadvantage for gaming, as it relies on system memory bandwidth, which is "System Dependent." This configuration is typical for integrated graphics, not for a discrete or even a mobile dedicated GPU. The memory clock is also listed as "System Shared," further confirming that the GPU is using a portion of the system's main memory. This shared memory setup can lead to performance penalties, especially at higher resolutions where more memory bandwidth is required. The data indicates that the Arc B370 is fundamentally not equipped to handle the graphical demands of Ready Or Not at higher resolutions or settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings to use with this combo for a playable experience?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Medium settings provides a strong average of 98 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS. For a higher visual quality, High settings at 1080p also offer a good average of 89 FPS, making these the most viable options for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F or the Intel Arc B370 the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. Benchmark results indicate a massive FPS drop when increasing resolution from 1080p to 4K, which is a clear sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU's strong benchmark scores and high percentile ranking suggest it is capable of delivering more frames than the Arc B370 can render.

Q: Can this combo run the game at 4K resolution?

A: The measured FPS data indicates it is not suitable for 4K. Even at Low settings, the average FPS is only 37, and at Ultra settings, it drops to 21 FPS. These are not playable frame rates for a tactical shooter.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, has a nearly identical score of 19047, with a deltaPct of 0. The Intel Core 3 201E is also very close, with a score of 19056 and a deltaPct of -0.1.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it rank against other GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B370 is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its performance is closely matched by much older parts like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which has a score of 1186 and a deltaPct of -0.2.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU-GPU combo in Ready Or Not?

A: The combo is ranked 2710 out of 2947 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, confirming its low performance tier for this specific game.