Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a playable experience in Ready Or Not, but the data reveals a clear performance ceiling that is heavily dependent on resolution and quality settings. At 1080p, this combo provides excellent frame rates that can easily drive high-refresh-rate monitors, while the experience becomes progressively more demanding as resolution increases, with 4K Ultra proving to be the only truly unplayable configuration in the dataset.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 60 FPS average in Ready Or Not?*

A: The data shows that at 4K with High settings, the combo averages 54 FPS, which is below a 60 FPS target. However, at 2560x1440 with High settings, the average jumps to 102 FPS, indicating that 1440p is the highest resolution where this combo comfortably exceeds a 60 FPS average across all tested settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2060's performance compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 15290 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, 0.6% delta). The largest gap is against the AMD Radeon RX 7600, which scores 15171, putting the RTX 2060 just 0.8% ahead.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 205 on Low settings to 114 on Ultra settings. This represents a 91 FPS difference, or a 44% reduction in average performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 4K. The average FPS at 3840x2160 on High is 54, while at 1920x1080 on High it is 162, a threefold reduction. This scaling pattern, combined with the CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, suggests that the GPU's rendering load dominates at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the performance spread between the best and worst presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 129 on Low settings to 72 on Ultra settings. The Medium preset provides 113 FPS, and High provides 102 FPS, showing a consistent step-down in performance as quality increases.

Q: How does the i5-12400F's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded performance?

A: The CPU scores 12380 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1680 in single-core. This indicates strong scaling across its 6 cores and 12 threads, with the multi-core score being roughly 7.4 times higher than the single-core score.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on 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 provides a substantial pool for game data, and its 73rd percentile ranking against all CPUs indicates it is a solid mid-range performer. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 9472.

In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role appears to be significant at lower resolutions where the GPU is not under as much pressure. The jump from 114 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 162 FPS at 1080p High shows that even with a capable GPU, the CPU is able to feed frames efficiently. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 and max-thread score of 5912 suggest the processor is well-utilized in multi-threaded workloads, which is relevant for a tactical shooter that may need to process AI and game logic alongside rendering. The CPU's performance is closely matched by rivals such as the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047 average score, 0% delta) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056 average score, -0.1% delta). This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, the i5-12400F will deliver performance on par with these alternatives.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the standout choice. The data shows an average of 102 FPS at this setting, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium. For those with 1080p displays, the High preset at 1920x1080 delivers an exceptional 162 FPS average, making it the recommended choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The Medium preset provides a more conservative option, with 178 FPS at 1080p and 113 FPS at 1440p. The minimum FPS for Medium at 1080p is 152, ensuring that even the most intense firefights remain fluid. At 4K, the Medium preset (59 FPS average) is the only setting that comes close to a 60 FPS target, but the High preset (54 FPS average) is also playable if the user is willing to accept slightly lower frame rates. Ultra settings should be avoided above 1080p, as the average FPS drops to 72 at 1440p and 38 at 4K, making it unsuitable for a tactical shooter where precision and responsiveness are critical.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 2931 out of 3714 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places it in the lower 21% of all tested configurations, indicating that while it is capable of running the game, there are many more powerful combinations available. This ranking is consistent with the GPU's 58th percentile among all GPUs and the CPU's 73rd percentile among all CPUs, showing that the pairing is relatively balanced but not at the top of the performance spectrum.

The combo's rank suggests that it is a budget-conscious choice for 1080p or 1440p gaming rather than a high-end enthusiast setup. The data shows that the combo can achieve 162 FPS at 1080p High, which is competitive with many higher-ranked systems at that resolution, but it falls behind at 4K where the GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the RTX 3050 OEM and RX 7600, have nearly identical average benchmark scores, which means that the RTX 2060 will not offer a significant advantage over these alternatives in most scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip and features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. It has 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, providing hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS, though the game's performance data does not specify if these features are utilized. The GPU's memory configuration includes 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s, which is a critical factor at higher resolutions.

The GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (205 FPS) and High (162 FPS) is 43 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is still capable of handling the load with headroom to spare. However, at 4K, the GPU's limitations are exposed, with the High preset dropping to 54 FPS. The 6 GB VRAM may also be a constraint, as the game's texture requirements at 4K are likely to exceed this capacity, leading to potential stuttering or texture pop-in. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking places it above average, but its average benchmark score of 15290 is nearly identical to the GTX 580 (15283) and Radeon 680M (15270), highlighting that it is a mid-range part that will struggle with the most demanding settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 205 FPS, which drops to 178 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 152 and maximum of 205). The High preset averages 162 FPS, while Ultra settings reduce the average to 114 FPS. All of these results are well above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p the ideal resolution for this combo.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a noticeable step down. Low settings average 129 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS (minimum 96, maximum 129), and High averages 102 FPS. The Ultra preset is still playable with a 72 FPS average, but it is the first setting where the frame rate dips below the 100 FPS mark. This resolution is a good middle ground for users who want higher visual clarity without sacrificing performance.

At 3840x2160, the combo begins to struggle. Low settings average 67 FPS, Medium averages 59 FPS (minimum 50, maximum 68), and High averages 54 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only unplayable configuration, with an average of 38 FPS. This data clearly shows that 4K gaming is only viable with reduced quality settings, and even then, the frame rates are close to the lower threshold for acceptable gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a significant GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions. On High settings, the average FPS drops from 162 at 1080p to 102 at 1440p, a 37% reduction, and then to 54 at 4K, a further 47% reduction from 1440p. This consistent halving of frame rates as resolution increases indicates that the GPU's rendering throughput is the primary limiting factor.

On Low settings, the scaling is similar: 205 FPS at 1080p, 129 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. The fact that the 4K Low setting (67 FPS) is lower than the 1080p Ultra setting (114 FPS) underscores the GPU's inability to handle the pixel count at 4K. The CPU's strong single-threaded performance (1680 in Cinebench R23) ensures that it is not the bottleneck at these resolutions, as the FPS drops are directly proportional to the increase in pixel count. This pattern suggests that users who want to play at 4K should consider a more powerful GPU, while those who stick to 1080p or 1440p will find this combo to be well-matched.