Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a highly capable Ready Or Not experience across all tested resolutions. The data shows this combination ranks 2611th out of 3714 tested combos for this title, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database. The measured frame rates reveal a system that comfortably handles 1080p and 1440p gameplay, while 4K requires careful settings management to maintain smooth performance. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, scaling behavior, and the specific roles the CPU and GPU play in shaping the final output.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a dramatic shift in performance that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 178 FPS at 1080p to 112 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 66 FPS, and then falls further to 59 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern shows a 66.9% performance retention when moving from 1080p to 1440p, but only a 52.7% retention when moving from 1080p directly to 4K.

The Low settings preset tells a similar story with even higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system produces 224 FPS average, which drops to 142 FPS at 1440p and 74 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are consistent with GPU-bound behavior: 1440p retains 63.4% of 1080p performance, while 4K retains just 33.0%. This steep falloff at 4K indicates the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth become increasingly stressed as pixel count quadruples.

Interestingly, the Medium preset shows the most balanced scaling pattern. At 1080p Medium, the average is 196 FPS with a minimum of 166 FPS and maximum of 225 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium yields 124 FPS average (105-142 FPS range), and 4K Medium produces 65 FPS average (55-74 FPS range). The minimum FPS values at each resolution stay within 15.5% of the 4K average, suggesting the frame pacing remains stable even under load.

The Ultra preset demonstrates the steepest resolution penalty. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 125 FPS average, dropping to 79 FPS at 1440p and 41 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 41 FPS is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset, confirming that this combination cannot sustain playable frame rates at maximum quality and maximum resolution simultaneously.

What these scaling patterns reveal is that the 1080p to 1440p transition costs roughly 35-40% of performance depending on settings, while the 1440p to 4K transition costs an additional 45-48%. This non-linear drop indicates that the GPU's fillrate and memory bandwidth become progressively more saturated as resolution increases, with the 4K Ultra scenario pushing the hardware to its absolute limit.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER achieves a rank of 2611 out of 3714 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places the system in the 70th percentile of all recorded combinations, meaning roughly 30% of tested systems perform better while 70% perform worse. This ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely bottlenecks the other at typical gaming resolutions.

Looking at the individual component standings provides context for this combined rank. The i5-12400F sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 (0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 (0.3% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979 (0.3% delta). This clustering shows the CPU performs essentially identically to several other mainstream processors, with less than 0.5% variance between them.

The RTX 2060 SUPER achieves the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159 (-0.4% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (-0.5% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 (-1.5% delta), and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383 (-1.6% delta). The GPU's performance sits within 1.6% of these comparable products, indicating a well-established performance tier.

When comparing the combo's in-game rank to the individual component percentiles, the system performs slightly below what the CPU percentile might suggest but above what the GPU percentile alone would predict. This suggests that in Ready Or Not specifically, the GPU becomes the more significant factor in determining overall performance, particularly at higher resolutions where the measured frame rates show clear GPU limitation.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with even Ultra averaging 125 FPS. The Medium preset offers the best balance of quality and performance headroom, averaging 196 FPS with a minimum of 166 FPS. This leaves substantial margin above typical 60 FPS or 144 Hz targets, making Medium the recommended choice for high-refresh-rate displays. Low settings at 224 FPS average would benefit competitive players, but the visual compromise is unnecessary given the performance surplus.

At 2560x1440, the High preset emerges as the sweet spot. Averaging 112 FPS with no recorded minimum below that threshold, it comfortably exceeds 60 FPS and approaches 120 FPS territory. Medium runs at 124 FPS average with a 105 FPS minimum, providing even more headroom. Ultra drops to 79 FPS average, which remains playable but falls below the 100+ FPS thresholds many players prefer. For 1440p, High is recommended for visual fidelity, with Medium as a strong alternative for those seeking maximum smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations become more constrained. High averages 59 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves minimal margin for demanding scenes. Medium averages 65 FPS with a 55 FPS minimum, offering slightly better consistency. Low averages 74 FPS, providing the most comfortable experience at 4K. Ultra at 41 FPS falls below acceptable playability thresholds for most users. For 4K, Medium is the recommended preset, as it maintains an average above 60 FPS while retaining more visual quality than Low. Players prioritizing absolute smoothness should select Low, while those willing to accept occasional dips might consider High.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates 2560x1440 at High settings provides the best overall experience, averaging 112 FPS. This resolution balances visual quality with performance, maintaining high frame rates without the severe drops seen at 4K.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Ready Or Not?

A: Yes, but only with settings adjustments. Medium preset at 4K averages 65 FPS with a 55 FPS minimum, which is playable. Ultra at 4K drops to 41 FPS average, which most players would find too sluggish for a tactical shooter.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU sits within 1.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, AMD Radeon Pro 5700, AMD Radeon RX 460, and Intel Arc A770M in average benchmark scores. This places it in a tightly contested performance tier.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game's performance?

A: The resolution scaling data strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rates drop by 45-48% when moving from 1440p to 4K, while the CPU's 73rd percentile ranking indicates it has ample headroom for this workload.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with this setup?

A: At 1080p, the system produces between 125 FPS (Ultra) and 224 FPS (Low) on average. Medium settings deliver 196 FPS with a 166 FPS minimum, ensuring smooth gameplay even in intense firefights.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 2060 SUPER cause issues in Ready Or Not?

A: The performance degradation at 4K, particularly the drop from 65 FPS at Medium to 41 FPS at Ultra, suggests VRAM capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions and quality settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER serves as the primary performance driver in this configuration, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes increasingly critical as resolution increases. The measured frame rates show the GPU's workload scaling with pixel count, with the largest performance gaps occurring between 1440p and 4K.

The GPU's clock speeds of 1470 MHz base and 1650 MHz boost, combined with 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs, deliver a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s. These specifications translate directly to the measured results: the card produces 59 FPS at 4K High but 178 FPS at 1080p High, demonstrating how pixel throughput scales with resolution. The FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS provides the compute headroom needed for the game's tactical shooter mechanics.

The GPU's benchmark profile shows a Passmark G3D score of 16462 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011, placing it at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals all fall within 1.6% of its average score of 18093, indicating the card performs exactly as expected for its tier. The 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, while not directly measured in this game's FPS data, support the DirectX 12 Ultimate feature set that Ready Or Not can utilize.

The memory configuration deserves particular attention. At 4K Ultra, the system produces only 41 FPS, suggesting the 8 GB VRAM buffer becomes saturated with high-resolution textures and effects. The 175 W TDP and suggested 450 W PSU requirement indicate the card operates within standard power envelopes, allowing sustained performance without thermal throttling in most systems.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides the computational foundation for this gaming combination, though the data shows it is rarely the bottleneck in Ready Or Not. With 6 cores and 12 threads running at 2.50 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost, the Alder Lake processor delivers strong single-thread performance that gaming workloads typically require. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data locality for game logic and AI calculations.

The CPU's benchmark results confirm its capability. Cinebench R23 scores of 1680 single-core and 12380 multi-core, along with a Geekbench single-core score of 1964, place it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 and max-thread score of 5912 show consistent scaling across thread counts, indicating the processor handles both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads effectively.

In Ready Or Not specifically, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the 1080p results. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 224 FPS, which likely approaches the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability. The fact that 1080p Medium (196 FPS) and 1080p High (178 FPS) show smaller performance gaps than the resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p suggests the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals all score within 0.3% of its 19039 average benchmark score, showing the i5-12400F performs on par with other mid-range processors. Its 65 W TDP and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide flexibility, though the game's performance is not memory-bandwidth sensitive based on the measured data. The 10 nm process node and 163 mm² die size contribute to efficient operation, ensuring thermal headroom in compact systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 224 FPS, representing the highest measured value in the dataset. Medium settings average 196 FPS with a minimum of 166 FPS and maximum of 225 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. High settings average 178 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 125 FPS average. The 99 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p demonstrates the significant impact of quality presets on frame delivery.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows clearer setting differentiation. Low averages 142 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS with a 105-142 FPS range, High averages 112 FPS, and Ultra averages 79 FPS. The 63 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is smaller than at 1080p, indicating the GPU begins to become the limiting factor. The Medium preset's minimum of 105 FPS ensures consistent smoothness even during intense firefights.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. Low averages 74 FPS, Medium averages 65 FPS with a 55-74 FPS range, High averages 59 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS. The 33 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K shows that settings adjustments can recover meaningful performance, but even the best-case scenario (Low at 74 FPS) falls below the 1080p Medium result of 196 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 41 FPS represents the only measured value below the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that maximum quality at 4K exceeds this hardware's capabilities.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data across all resolutions, with minimum and maximum values recorded at every resolution. This allows for the most reliable assessment of frame pacing stability. At 1080p Medium, the 166-225 FPS range shows a 59 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the 105-142 FPS range narrows to 37 FPS. At 4K Medium, the 55-74 FPS range tightens further to 19 FPS. This progressive narrowing suggests that as the GPU becomes more saturated, frame delivery becomes more consistent, albeit at lower average values.