Ready Or Not

# Ready Or Not with Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a formidable combination for Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter that rewards both precision and sustained frame rates. Benchmark data places this combo at rank 366 out of 1748 tested configurations, placing it in the top 21 percentile of all systems evaluated for this title. This is a strong result, indicating that the pairing of a six-core Alder Lake processor with a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU is well-balanced for the game's demands. The data shows a system capable of delivering high refresh rate gameplay at mainstream resolutions, with the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory proving sufficient for the game's asset streaming at 4K Ultra settings. The 12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides solid foundational performance, as evidenced by its average benchmark score of 19221, which sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs tested. This processor’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, scores nearly identically at 19210, a delta of just 0.1 percent, confirming that the 12400F's performance profile is well-established and competitive with older high-end chips. The system's overall rank suggests that users can expect a smooth and responsive experience, though the most demanding visual presets will require careful consideration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position at rank 366 out of 1748 tested combos for Ready Or Not places it in the upper echelon of tested systems. This is not a marginal placement; it signifies that the i5-12400F and RTX 5070 together are capable of handling the game's mechanics without significant bottlenecking. The CPU's multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518, ensures that the game's AI and physics calculations are processed efficiently, while the 3DMark max threads score of 5912 further underscores its capability. When compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400F shows a negligible performance difference, with a delta of only 0.3 percent against the Intel Core i5-1335U and a -0.7 percent delta against the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS. This indicates that the CPU is a consistent performer, and the variance between it and other processors in its class is minimal, making the GPU the primary driver of frame rate differences. The RTX 5070 itself, with an average benchmark score of 41687 and a percentile rank of 83, is a high-tier GPU. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, has an average score of 41441, which is 0.6 percent lower, showing that the 5070 offers comparable or slightly better raw performance than the previous generation's flagship. The combination of a top-quartile CPU and a top-quintile GPU results in a system that is well above the median for this game, as reflected in its overall rank.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 plays the dominant role in determining the frame rates for Ready Or Not, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, running on a 192-bit bus with a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s, is a critical resource for the game's detailed environments and textures. Memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) ensures that data is fed to the GPU cores rapidly, minimizing stutter in intense firefights. The GPU's core configuration, with 6144 shading units and 48 RT cores, provides the raw compute power needed for the game's rendering. The boost clock of 2512 MHz and base clock of 2325 MHz are indicative of a well-binned chip that can sustain high performance. In the context of Ready Or Not, the GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is more than sufficient to handle the game's DirectX 12 workload. The data shows that the GPU's performance is the primary factor in the scaling between settings presets. For instance, at 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra settings increases the average frame rate from 397.7 to 223.6, a significant drop that is attributable to the increased shading and texture work demanded by the higher preset. The RTX 5070's 80 ROPs are responsible for the final pixel output, and with a pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s, it can fill frames quickly, which is essential for achieving the high frame rates seen in the 1080p and 1440p results.

Settings Recommendations

Analyzing the measured FPS data, the optimal settings presets for this combo vary significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 223.6 FPS, which is exceptionally high and well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. This makes the Ultra preset the clear choice for 1080p, as the performance headroom is substantial, and users can expect a fluid experience with maximum visual fidelity. Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still manages a strong 139 FPS average, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The High preset at this resolution offers 198.2 FPS, providing even more headroom, but the Ultra preset's visual improvements are worth the performance trade-off given the still-very-high frame rate. The most challenging scenario is at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset drops to an average of 70.9 FPS. While this is playable, it does not offer the same margin as lower resolutions. The High preset at 4K provides 103.5 FPS, which is a more comfortable target for a smooth experience, offering a 32.6 FPS improvement over Ultra. Therefore, for a 4K display, the High preset is the recommended choice to maintain a frame rate that is consistently above the 100 FPS mark. The data suggests that the system is powerful enough for High settings at 4K, but Ultra settings may push the GPU too hard for some users who prioritize frame rate over absolute visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. The Low preset yields an average of 397.7 FPS, which is the highest recorded value. The Medium preset drops to 345.4 FPS, and the High preset comes in at 316.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still extremely fast at 223.6 FPS, represents a 43.8 percent reduction from the Low preset, showing the significant cost of the highest visual quality settings. At 2560x1440, the performance remains outstanding. The Low preset averages 250.1 FPS, the Medium preset averages 216.5 FPS, and the High preset averages 198.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 139 FPS, which is a strong result and still suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a 111.1 FPS drop, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution and quality increase. At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more moderate but are still respectable. The Low preset averages 133.7 FPS, the Medium preset averages 115.6 FPS, and the High preset averages 103.5 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 70.9 FPS, which is the only measured result below the 100 FPS threshold. The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 5070 is powerful enough to handle 4K at High settings, but the jump to Ultra at this resolution carries a significant performance penalty of 32.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is 18.1 FPS, and the difference between Medium and High is 12.1 FPS, showing diminishing returns as settings increase.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combination for Ready Or Not?

A: The combo is ranked 366 out of 1748 tested combinations, which places it in the top 21 percent of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12400F compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221, which is 0.1 percent higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K's score of 19210, and 0.3 percent higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U's score of 19167.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 3840x2160 resolution to maintain a frame rate above 100 FPS?

A: The High preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 103.5 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 70.9 FPS, which is below the 100 FPS mark.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between the Low and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: The difference is substantial. The Low preset averages 250.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 139 FPS, representing a 111.1 FPS reduction.

Q: Does the RTX 5070's performance exceed that of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 according to the data?

A: Yes, the RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 41687, which is 0.6 percent higher than the RTX 3090's score of 41441.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in any configuration?

A: The highest average frame rate is 397.7 FPS, which is achieved at the 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.