Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a high-end combination for Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter that demands both strong CPU throughput for AI and physics and GPU muscle for visual fidelity. The data shows this combo delivers extremely high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the primary bottleneck shifting from the CPU at 1080p to the GPU at 4K. This analysis breaks down the component roles, scaling behavior, and optimal settings based strictly on the measured results.

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 from the Alder Lake-S architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65W TDP and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Its benchmark profile shows a strong balance between single-thread and multi-thread performance: it scores 909 in 3DMark single-thread, 2332 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 16,518 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The processor sits in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,221.

In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, AI pathfinding, and the simulation of multiple suspects and civilians. The measured FPS at 1080p with Low settings hits 432.1 FPS, indicating the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far beyond typical monitor refresh rates. At 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 241.5 FPS, showing that even at low resolution, the graphics card is still the limiting factor since the CPU has headroom. The processor's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, scores nearly identically with a delta of 0.1%, meaning the 12400F offers comparable CPU-bound performance to an older flagship. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is 0.7% faster, but that is a mobile chip, so the desktop 12400F holds its own effectively.

The data indicates that the 12400F is not a bottleneck in this game at any tested setting. Even at 1080p Low, where CPU overhead is highest, the 432.1 FPS figure suggests the processor has ample single-thread capability. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,895 and max-thread score of 5,912 show consistent scaling, which helps in Ready Or Not's chaotic firefights where multiple AI agents act simultaneously. This CPU's performance is sufficient to keep up with a high-end GPU, making it a solid pairing for this tactical shooter.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2310 MHz, boosting to 2610 MHz, with memory running at 21 Gbps effective. It includes 7,680 shading units, 60 RT cores, and 240 tensor cores, with a pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s. The GPU ranks in the 85th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44,900.

In Ready Or Not, the GPU's VRAM and memory bandwidth are crucial for handling high-resolution textures and complex lighting. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 82.1 FPS, which is a clear sign of GPU limitation. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game's demands, as the measured data shows no catastrophic frame drops even at 4K. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores only 0.6% higher, indicating the 4070 Ti desktop is comparable to a top mobile chip. The Intel Arc A730M is 1.5% higher, but that is a different segment entirely.

The RTX 4070 Ti's strength is its raw throughput. At 1080p Low, it pushes 432.1 FPS, which is far beyond what any display can show. The gap between 1080p Low and 4K Low is substantial: 432.1 FPS versus 144.8 FPS, a drop of roughly 66%. This shows that the GPU is the main scaling factor as resolution increases. The GPU's FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS and its DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensure it can handle the game's modern rendering features without issue. For this title, the GPU is the dominant component, especially at higher resolutions where it must render more pixels per frame.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p, the average frame rates are extremely high: 432.1 FPS on Low, 377.4 FPS on Medium, 338.7 FPS on High, and 241.5 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these figures drop to 270.6 FPS (Low), 235.9 FPS (Medium), 213.9 FPS (High), and 153.6 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, the numbers fall further to 144.8 FPS (Low), 126.7 FPS (Medium), 116.1 FPS (High), and 82.1 FPS (Ultra).

The percentage drops from 1080p to 4K are significant. For Low settings, the drop is from 432.1 to 144.8 FPS, a reduction of approximately 66%. For Ultra, the drop is from 241.5 to 82.1 FPS, a reduction of about 66% as well. This consistency suggests that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, not the CPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain similar across resolutions, but the data shows a steady decline with resolution, which is classic GPU-bound behavior.

The 1440p to 4K transition is particularly telling. At 1440p High, the combo delivers 213.9 FPS, but at 4K High, it drops to 116.1 FPS. That is a 46% reduction, indicating that the GPU is working much harder at 4K. Similarly, the 1080p to 1440p drop is about 37% for High settings (338.7 to 213.9 FPS), which is less severe but still significant. The data supports the conclusion that the RTX 4070 Ti is the primary limiting component in this pairing, especially at 4K where even Low settings cannot maintain the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions. The CPU has enough headroom to support these frame rates, as evidenced by the 432.1 FPS at 1080p Low, which is far beyond the GPU's capabilities at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 214th out of 1,748 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places it in the top 12% of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking reflects that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, as the 12400F is not a top-tier processor but still provides enough throughput to avoid bottlenecking the 4070 Ti.

Compared to other combos, this pairing outperforms the vast majority of systems. The 214th rank out of 1,748 means it is ahead of roughly 1,534 other combinations. This is notable because the 12400F is a budget-oriented CPU, yet when matched with the RTX 4070 Ti, it achieves frame rates that rival more expensive CPU pairings. The data suggests that in Ready Or Not, the GPU matters more than the CPU, which is why this combo ranks so high despite the modest processor.

The nearest GPU rival, the RTX 5090 Mobile, is only 0.6% faster, which would likely place a similar combo in a slightly better rank, but the difference is negligible. The CPU's nearest rival, the i7-8700K, is within 0.1%, meaning swapping to that older flagship would not materially change the ranking. This indicates that the combo's rank is driven by the GPU's strong performance, and the CPU is sufficient for the task. For builders, this rank confirms that the 12400F does not hold back the 4070 Ti in this game, making it a sensible pairing for high-refresh-rate tactical shooters.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 338.7 FPS, which is more than enough for any 144Hz or 240Hz monitor. The Ultra preset drops to 241.5 FPS, still excellent, but the 40% reduction from High to Ultra suggests diminishing returns. For 1080p, the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the frame rate is so high that the extra visual fidelity from Ultra may not be worth the drop.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 213.9 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset is close at 235.9 FPS, but High provides better visuals with only a 9% performance penalty. The Ultra preset at 153.6 FPS is still playable on a 144Hz monitor, but the drop from High is significant (28%). For most users, the High preset at 1440p is the recommended choice, as it balances visual quality with a frame rate that exceeds most monitor refresh rates.

At 4K, the situation changes. The High preset delivers 116.1 FPS, which is suitable for a 120Hz display. The Medium preset is 126.7 FPS, offering a 9% improvement but with reduced visual quality. The Ultra preset at 82.1 FPS is below 90 FPS, which may be noticeable in a fast-paced tactical shooter. The Low preset at 144.8 FPS is the only way to hit high refresh rates at 4K, but it sacrifices significant visual fidelity. For 4K, the High preset is the best overall choice, as it provides a smooth experience above 100 FPS while maintaining good visual quality. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, where it can push frame rates far beyond typical monitor capabilities, but it remains capable at 4K with High settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Ready Or Not?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 432.1 at 1080p with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F scores 19,221 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K (19,210), making them effectively equal in performance.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate drops from 116.1 FPS on High at 4K to 82.1 FPS on Ultra, while the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the 432.1 FPS at 1080p Low.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset at 1440p delivers 213.9 FPS, which is recommended as it offers a good balance of visual quality and performance, exceeding most monitor refresh rates.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 214th out of 1,748 tested combos, placing it in the top 12% of all configurations tested in Ready Or Not.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is sufficient for the game's textures, as the measured FPS at 4K High (116.1 FPS) shows no signs of VRAM or bandwidth limitations.