Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 produces a high-refresh-rate powerhouse in Ready Or Not, but the data reveals a distinct bottleneck shift depending on resolution. This analysis uses measured FPS rows to determine that the RTX 4080 is so capable that at 1080p, the processor limits frame rates, while at 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint. The combo ranks in the 93rd percentile of all tested configurations, offering an exceptional experience across all settings, though the gap between Low and Ultra presets widens dramatically as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate is 235 FPS, which is 70 FPS higher than the 4K High result of 123 FPS, indicating strong scaling as resolution drops.

Q: How does the Ultra preset at 1080p compare to the Low preset at 4K?

A: Ultra at 1080p delivers an average of 261 FPS, while Low at 4K produces 155 FPS. This shows that the preset choice has a more significant impact on performance than resolution alone, as the 1080p Ultra still outpaces 4K Low by 106 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average is 86 FPS, achieved at 4K resolution with the Ultra preset. This remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is there a measurable minimum FPS data point for any setting?

A: Yes, the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum FPS values, showing a 1% low of 348 FPS at 1080p, 220 FPS at 1440p, and 115 FPS at 4K.

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

A: The i5-12400F scores 19,039 in the average benchmark, which is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS's 19,047, a delta of 0%. It is also slightly ahead of the Intel Core 3 201E by 0.1%.

Q: What is the RTX 4080's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 holds an 86th percentile ranking, indicating it outperforms the majority of graphics cards in the database. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is just 0.1% faster in average score.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant force in this configuration, equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This memory subsystem is crucial for Ready Or Not's detailed environments, ensuring textures and geometry load without stutter. The GPU's core operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz and boosts to 2505 MHz, which are high frequencies that contribute to its raw compute power of 48.74 TFLOPS FP32.

The benchmark data shows that the RTX 4080's capability is immense. At 4K with Ultra settings, the combo still produces 86 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU can handle the most demanding visual load. The card's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the top tier, with its average score of 54,247 being nearly identical to the RTX 4080 SUPER (54,209, a 0.1% delta). The measured FPS at 4K High (123 FPS) suggests that the GPU has significant headroom, as the visual fidelity can be increased to Ultra (86 FPS) while maintaining playable frame rates. The large gap between 4K Low (155 FPS) and 4K Ultra (86 FPS) highlights the GPU's sensitivity to preset changes, a typical trait of a high-end card where pixel throughput is the limiting factor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides the processing foundation with 6 cores and 12 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake architecture chip features 18 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps maintain smooth frame pacing by reducing memory latency. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 12,380 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,680 in single-core, with a 73rd percentile ranking against all CPUs.

The CPU's role is clearly illuminated by the FPS data at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings ranges from 261 (Ultra) to 469 (Low). The massive jump to 469 FPS at Low settings indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU an enormous number of frames when the graphical load is light. However, the fact that 1080p Ultra (261 FPS) is lower than 1440p Low (296 FPS) suggests a CPU bottleneck at 1080p Ultra, as the GPU is not being fully utilized due to the increased draw calls and physics calculations that tax the processor. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19,039 is nearly identical to its closest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19,047), which confirms it as a solid but not exceptional performer in its class.

How This Combo Ranks

In the specific database for Ready Or Not, this combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3,714 tested combos. This places it in the top 6.6% of all configurations, a strong showing that underscores its high-end status. The rank reflects the balanced performance of the pair, though the data suggests the GPU is the primary driver of this excellent position.

The high rank is validated by the measured FPS, which never drops below 86 FPS even at the most demanding 4K Ultra setting. This indicates that the combo is not just powerful on paper but also delivers consistent, high-frame-rate gameplay in practice. The ranking also implies that the i5-12400F does not severely hold back the RTX 4080, as the GPU's potential is mostly realized across all resolutions. However, the rank is not higher because of the observed CPU limitation at 1080p, where the frame rates plateau around 400-470 FPS, preventing the RTX 4080 from reaching even higher numbers that might be seen with a more powerful processor.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 1440p is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 235 FPS. This frame rate is high enough for competitive play while maintaining a significant visual upgrade over Medium settings. At 4K, the High preset is also recommended, as it produces 123 FPS, which is 37 FPS higher than Ultra (86 FPS) and still offers a substantial graphical improvement over Medium (135 FPS).

If maximizing frame rate is the priority, the Low preset at any resolution provides the highest FPS. At 1080p, Low yields 469 FPS, and at 4K, it still produces 155 FPS. However, the visual sacrifice is substantial. The Medium preset is a good middle ground for 4K, offering 135 FPS, but the High preset's 123 FPS is only 12 FPS lower and provides a better visual experience. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p or 1440p, where 261 FPS and 165 FPS respectively are more than acceptable, but at 4K, the 86 FPS average may be too low for fast-paced tactical gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves the highest average FPS of 469, followed by Medium at 409, High at 372, and Ultra at 261. The Medium preset has a recorded minimum of 348 FPS and maximum of 471 FPS, showing tight frame times.

Moving to 1440p, the average FPS decreases as expected: Low delivers 296 FPS, Medium 258 FPS, High 235 FPS, and Ultra 165 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 220 FPS and a maximum of 297 FPS, indicating a consistent experience. At 4K, the performance gap between settings becomes more pronounced. Low yields 155 FPS, Medium 135 FPS, High 123 FPS, and Ultra drops to 86 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS, which represents the only instance where the minimum FPS drops below 120 FPS in the dataset.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals critical information about the system's bottleneck. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 372 at 1080p to 235 at 1440p (a 37% decrease) and then to 123 at 4K (a 67% decrease from 1080p). This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases, which is expected given the RTX 4080's powerful compute capabilities.

However, the scaling pattern at Low settings tells a different story. The drop from 1080p (469 FPS) to 1440p (296 FPS) is a 37% reduction, but the drop from 1440p to 4K (155 FPS) is a 48% reduction. The smaller relative drop from 1080p to 1440p compared to the drop to 4K suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, as the GPU is not fully saturated. The fact that 1080p Ultra (261 FPS) is lower than 1440p Low (296 FPS) further confirms this, as the higher CPU load from Ultra settings at 1080p limits the frame rate more than the increased resolution at Low settings. This analysis shows that the i5-12400F is sufficient for high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, but at 1080p, its 6-core, 12-thread configuration becomes the limiting factor, preventing the RTX 4080 from achieving its theoretical maximum output.