Ready Or Not

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Ready Or Not with the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 196 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 124 FPS, a 37% reduction. At 3840x2160, the average falls to 65 FPS, which is 67% lower than the 1080p figure. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count, which is expected for a game of this type.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Low produces 247 FPS while Ultra produces 138 FPS — a 109 FPS spread. At 1440p, that spread narrows to 69 FPS (156 vs 87). At 4K, the spread is 37 FPS (82 vs 45). What this tells us is that at lower resolutions, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough frames to expose the full performance range of the graphics card. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, compressing the difference between settings because the graphics hardware is saturated regardless of quality level.

The data suggests this system is well-balanced for 1440p gaming. The 124 FPS at High settings there is smooth for a tactical shooter, and even Ultra at 87 FPS remains playable. At 1080p, the combo is clearly CPU-limited at Low and Medium settings — the 247 FPS and 216 FPS figures exceed what most displays can show, indicating headroom that won't translate to visible smoothness on standard monitors. At 4K, the system struggles to maintain high refresh rates, particularly at Ultra where 45 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider the minimum for comfortable play.

The min and max FPS data available for Medium settings reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p Medium, the range is 183 to 248 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it's 116 to 156 FPS. At 4K Medium, it's 60 to 82 FPS. The narrowing range at higher resolutions shows reduced frame-time variance, which is typical when the GPU is the limiting factor — the workload becomes more consistent even if the average drops.

GPU Role

The RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications place the card in the upper-midrange tier, and the benchmark data confirms it remains relevant for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Ready Or Not.

The card's clock behavior is straightforward: a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The boost behavior in real workloads typically exceeds the base clock, but the measured FPS data shows the card's practical limits. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 138 FPS, which is respectable for a game with demanding visual effects. The GPU's 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs provide the raw throughput needed for this title's geometry and lighting.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is worth examining in the context of this game. Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter with detailed environments, and the measured data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the game runs — albeit at 45 FPS. This suggests the VRAM buffer is sufficient for the game's asset streaming at 4K, though the frame rate indicates the compute capability is the limiting factor. At 1440p and 1080p, the VRAM is clearly not a bottleneck, as the FPS figures remain high across all settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context for its standing. The PassMark G3D score of 18169 places it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (scoring 20480, 1% higher), the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 1.2% higher), and the Intel Arc B570 (20556, 1.3% higher). These are close margins, indicating the RTX 2070 SUPER sits in a competitive performance band. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651 reflects modern API performance, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 83358 and Vulkan score of 90637 show the card handles compute workloads competently.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) means it's fully compatible with modern rendering features that Ready Or Not may utilize. The card also supports Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6, providing flexibility for different rendering paths. The pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s are the theoretical maxima that explain why the card performs well at lower resolutions where fill rate and texture bandwidth are more critical.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Ready Or Not at 4K smoothly?

A: At 4K High settings, the average FPS is 65, which is playable but not high-refresh territory. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 45 FPS. For consistent 60+ FPS at 4K, you'd need to use Low (82 FPS) or Medium (71 FPS) settings.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The data shows 1440p High at 124 FPS is the sweet spot. It provides a substantial visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining frame rates well above 60 FPS. At 1080p, the combo hits 196 FPS at High, which exceeds most monitor refresh rates and wastes potential.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: At 1080p Low and Medium, the extremely high FPS (247 and 216) suggests the CPU is doing most of the heavy lifting, and the GPU may not be fully utilized. At 4K, the sharp drop in FPS across all settings indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

Q: How does the i5-12400F perform relative to similar CPUs?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, which places it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a score of 19047 (0% difference), followed by the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056 (-0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 (0.3% higher delta).

Q: What settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: High settings offer the best measured experience. At 1440p High, you get 124 FPS, and at 1080p High, you get 196 FPS. Medium settings add only a small FPS gain (136 at 1440p, 216 at 1080p) while reducing visual fidelity significantly. Ultra settings cut FPS substantially without a proportional visual improvement.

Q: Does this combo have enough VRAM for Ready Or Not?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory appears sufficient. The game runs at all tested resolutions and settings without any indication of memory-related stuttering or crashes. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample throughput for texture streaming at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, High settings provide the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 196 FPS, which is smooth on any display. At 1440p High, 124 FPS remains well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides excellent responsiveness for a tactical shooter where quick aiming matters. Even at 4K High, 65 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, though competitive players may prefer lower settings.

Ultra settings are difficult to recommend. At 1080p Ultra, the 138 FPS is playable, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 58 FPS (from 196 to 138) — a 30% reduction for marginal visual gains. At 1440p Ultra, 87 FPS is still usable, but the drop from High's 124 FPS is steep. At 4K Ultra, 45 FPS is below the threshold for comfortable play, making this setting combination impractical at that resolution.

Medium settings serve as a fallback for players who want higher frame rates. At 1080p Medium, 216 FPS is excellent for competitive play. At 1440p Medium, 136 FPS provides a slight boost over High's 124 FPS. At 4K Medium, 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS is the only way to maintain a consistent 60+ FPS experience at that resolution. Low settings are only necessary if you're chasing maximum frame rates at 1080p (247 FPS) or trying to push 4K above 80 FPS (82 FPS).

For most players, the recommendation is straightforward: use High settings at 1440p for the best overall experience. If you're on a 1080p display with a high refresh rate monitor (144Hz or above), High settings at 196 FPS will keep you near the refresh ceiling. If you're on a 4K display, accept Medium settings to stay above 60 FPS, or drop to High if you can tolerate occasional dips below 60.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested system combinations for Ready Or Not, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2139th out of 3714 combos. This places it in the 42nd percentile overall — slightly below the median of all tested configurations. Given that the CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs and the GPU at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, the combo's ranking is lower than either component's individual standing suggests.

This discrepancy indicates that Ready Or Not is demanding in ways that penalize this specific pairing. The game may favor different hardware configurations, or the combination of a mid-range CPU with an upper-midrange GPU creates a bottleneck profile that doesn't align perfectly with the game's resource requirements. The measured FPS data shows the system is capable of high frame rates, but the combo rank reflects how it compares to other tested systems, many of which may use newer or higher-end components.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks — the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (0% delta), Intel Core 3 201E (-0.1%), Intel Core i5-1335U (0.3%), and AMD EPYC 7773X (0.3%) — all score within a fraction of a percent of the i5-12400F. This shows the CPU is competitive with a range of other processors, though the EPYC being a server chip in this comparison highlights that raw benchmark scores don't always translate to gaming performance. The GPU's nearest rivals — Quadro M4000M (-1%), RTX 3070 Mobile (-1.2%), Arc B570 (-1.3%), and Arc A750 (-1.5%) — are all slightly behind the RTX 2070 SUPER in average benchmark score, yet some of these may perform differently in actual gaming workloads.

The 42nd percentile combo rank, combined with the strong measured FPS data, suggests that while this system won't top any leaderboards, it delivers a solid, playable experience across the board. The ranking is a relative measure against all tested combos, and many of those combos likely include more expensive or newer hardware. For a system built around a 6-core Alder Lake CPU and a Turing-generation GPU, the performance in Ready Or Not is respectable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo in Ready Or Not is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 247 FPS average
• Medium: 216 FPS average, 183 FPS minimum, 248 FPS maximum
• High: 196 FPS average
• Ultra: 138 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 156 FPS average
• Medium: 136 FPS average, 116 FPS minimum, 156 FPS maximum
• High: 124 FPS average
• Ultra: 87 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 82 FPS average
• Medium: 71 FPS average, 60 FPS minimum, 82 FPS maximum
• High: 65 FPS average
• Ultra: 45 FPS average

The 1080p results show a clear tiering: Low and Medium both exceed 200 FPS, High sits just under 200, and Ultra drops to 138. The 1440p results compress this range, with all settings staying between 87 and 156 FPS. The 4K results show the tightest grouping, with Low at 82 FPS and Ultra at 45 FPS — a 37 FPS spread compared to the 109 FPS spread at 1080p.

The minimum FPS data for Medium settings provides insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 183 FPS is 85% of the average, indicating consistent performance. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 116 FPS is also 85% of the average. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 60 FPS is 85% of the 71 FPS average as well. This consistent ratio suggests the system maintains stable frame delivery across all resolutions, with no sudden spikes or drops in frame time.

For players targeting specific frame rate goals, the data shows: to exceed 240 FPS, use 1080p Low (247 FPS). To exceed 144 FPS, use 1080p Medium (216 FPS) or High (196 FPS), or 1440p Low (156 FPS). To exceed 120 FPS, 1440p Medium (136 FPS) or High (124 FPS) works. To exceed 60 FPS, 4K Low (82 FPS), Medium (71 FPS), or High (65 FPS) all qualify. Only 4K Ultra (45 FPS) fails to reach 60 FPS.