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# Ready Or Not with Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is an unusual combination in Ready Or Not, one that pits a 6-core Alder Lake processor against one of the most powerful consumer GPUs available. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is almost never CPU-limited at realistic playable settings, with the RTX 5090 D delivering exceptional performance even at 4K. This analysis breaks down exactly what those numbers mean, how the components interact, and what settings provide the best experience for this specific pairing.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 523 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution, Medium settings deliver 494 FPS, High settings deliver 449 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 316 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, scores 76904 with a delta of 1.1% in favor of the RTX 5090 D. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT trails by 1.6%, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is 2.4% behind.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Ready Or Not?

A: This combo ranks 38th out of 2947 tested combinations in Ready Or Not, placing it in the top 1.3% of all tested systems for this game.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-12400F bottleneck the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: At 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 104 FPS average, which is still very playable. The 1080p Low result of 523 FPS suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high rates, but the gap between Ultra and Low settings at each resolution indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are 139 FPS at 3840x2160 Medium, 265 FPS at 2560x1440 Medium, and 420 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium. All other settings rows have no minimum FPS recorded.

Q: What are the key specifications of the RTX 5090 D?

A: The RTX 5090 D features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. It has 21760 shading units, 680 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores. The base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Starting at 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression across settings. Low settings produce an average of 523 FPS, which is the single highest frame rate recorded for this combo. Medium settings drop to 494 FPS average, with a minimum of 420 FPS and a maximum of 568 FPS. High settings yield 449 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 316 FPS average. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 207 FPS, representing a 39.6% reduction in average frame rate. This indicates the GPU has substantial headroom even at 1080p, but the gap between Low and Ultra shows that graphical settings still have a significant impact on the RTX 5090 D's output.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings deliver 358 FPS average, Medium settings deliver 312 FPS with a minimum of 265 FPS and maximum of 359 FPS, High settings deliver 284 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 199 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 159 FPS, or 44.4% lower at Ultra compared to Low. The 1440p results show that even at higher resolution, the RTX 5090 D maintains frame rates well above what any current display can refresh.

At 3840x2160, the performance remains strong but the gaps narrow in percentage terms. Low settings produce 187 FPS average, Medium settings produce 163 FPS with a minimum of 139 FPS and maximum of 187 FPS, High settings produce 148 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 104 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 83 FPS, representing a 44.4% reduction. This mirrors the percentage drop seen at 1440p, suggesting consistent scaling behavior across resolutions.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with complete min/max data, and they show relatively tight frame time distributions. At 1080p Medium, the spread from minimum to maximum is 148 FPS; at 1440p Medium it is 94 FPS; at 4K Medium it is 48 FPS. This tightening spread at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is becoming more consistently loaded as resolution increases, reducing the impact of CPU-side frame time spikes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, and the measured FPS data reflects that. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, the GPU has more than enough memory capacity and bandwidth for Ready Or Not at any resolution. The 21760 shading units and 680 TMUs provide massive compute throughput, which is why even at 4K Ultra the combo maintains 104 FPS average.

The RTX 5090 D's clock behavior is notable. The base clock of 2017 MHz and boost clock of 2407 MHz are relatively modest for a GPU with this much silicon, but the architecture compensates through sheer scale. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s are the figures that matter for rasterization-heavy titles like Ready Or Not. The FP32 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS gives the GPU headroom for any compute-heavy effects the game might use.

The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms its position near the top of the performance hierarchy. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% behind) and AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% behind), which are both laptop-class parts. This suggests that in the benchmark database's scoring, the RTX 5090 D sits in a performance tier where the closest comparisons are mobile GPUs that happen to score similarly in aggregate benchmarks, though the 5090 D's gaming performance in Ready Or Not is clearly far ahead of what those parts would deliver.

The 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU indicate the power requirements are substantial, but the measured performance justifies the electrical appetite. The dual-slot cooler and 304 mm length make it a large physical presence, but the data shows the thermal and power design are not limiting factors in Ready Or Not.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about where the bottleneck lies. At Low settings, the progression is 523 FPS at 1080p, 358 FPS at 1440p, and 187 FPS at 4K. This represents a 31.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 47.8% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not perfectly linear, but the consistent reductions indicate the GPU is the limiting factor even at Low settings – a CPU bottleneck would show less FPS drop when resolution increases.

At Ultra settings, the progression is 316 FPS at 1080p, 199 FPS at 1440p, and 104 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 37.0% from 1080p to 1440p and 47.7% from 1440p to 4K. The similarity in percentage drops between Low and Ultra settings across resolutions suggests that the RTX 5090 D is the primary constraint in all configurations, with the CPU providing frames fast enough that it never becomes the limiting factor.

The Medium settings rows provide the only min/max data for each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 420 FPS and maximum is 568 FPS, a range of 148 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 94 FPS (265 to 359). At 4K Medium, the range narrows further to 48 FPS (139 to 187). This tightening of the frame time distribution at higher resolutions is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario – as the GPU becomes more heavily loaded, the variance in frame delivery decreases because the CPU has ample time to prepare frames.

The 1080p results, particularly the 523 FPS Low and 494 FPS Medium figures, suggest that the i5-12400F with its 6 cores and 12 threads is capable of feeding the RTX 5090 D at very high frame rates. The CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 18 MB of shared L3 cache provide enough single-thread performance for the game's simulation and draw call processing. The 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680 confirm the CPU has solid per-core performance, which is what matters for most game engines.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 38th out of 2947 tested combos in Ready Or Not, placing it in the top 1.3% of all configurations tested in the database. The rank reflects the measured FPS data, which shows the combo delivering above 100 FPS average at 4K Ultra and above 300 FPS average at 1080p Ultra. These are exceptional results for a tactical shooter where frame rate consistency matters for aiming and target acquisition.

The rank is particularly impressive given the CPU is not a flagship part. The Intel Core i5-12400F sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (0% delta), Intel Core 3 201E (-0.1% delta), Intel Core i5-1335U (0.3% delta), and AMD EPYC 7773X (0.3% delta). These are all mid-range or laptop-class parts, confirming the i5-12400F is not in the top tier of CPU performance.

The fact that a 73rd percentile CPU combined with a 92nd percentile GPU ranks 38th overall in this game suggests Ready Or Not is heavily GPU-bound at the settings and resolutions tested. The i5-12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient to avoid becoming the bottleneck. The CPU's TDP of 65 W and 10 nm process node make it an efficient part, but in this context it is the supporting actor to the RTX 5090 D's lead role.

The combo rank of 38 out of 2947 also indicates that there are 37 other configurations that perform better in Ready Or Not. These likely include combinations with higher-end CPUs paired with the RTX 5090 D or other top-tier GPUs. However, the rank shows that the i5-12400F does not meaningfully hold back the RTX 5090 D in this game, as the performance is close to what the GPU alone would deliver.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the display refresh rate and resolution. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers 104 FPS average, which is sufficient for a 100 Hz display but may feel limiting for competitive play. The High preset at 4K produces 148 FPS average, a 42.3% improvement over Ultra with presumably minimal visual difference in a tactical shooter. The Medium preset delivers 163 FPS with a minimum of 139 FPS, making it the best choice for 4K displays with 144 Hz refresh rates, as it maintains a minimum above 139 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all settings exceed 190 FPS average. The Ultra preset delivers 199 FPS, which is sufficient for 144 Hz displays and provides the best visual quality. The High preset at 284 FPS and Medium at 312 FPS are options for 240 Hz displays, with Medium offering the highest average (312 FPS) and a minimum of 265 FPS. For 1440p 240 Hz monitors, the Medium preset with its 312 FPS average and 265 FPS minimum is the safest choice to avoid frame drops below the refresh rate.

At 1920x1080, the situation is different. The Ultra preset delivers 316 FPS average, which exceeds all but the most extreme display refresh rates. The High preset at 449 FPS and Medium at 494 FPS provide diminishing returns for most displays. For 1080p 360 Hz monitors, the Medium preset with 494 FPS average and 420 FPS minimum ensures the display is saturated. The Low preset at 523 FPS offers no practical benefit over Medium unless maximum frame rate is the absolute priority.

The data shows that the Medium preset provides the most complete picture of performance, as it is the only settings level with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values at all three resolutions. At 4K Medium, the 139 FPS minimum ensures consistent frame delivery even in demanding scenes. At 1440p Medium, the 265 FPS minimum is well above typical display refresh rates. At 1080p Medium, the 420 FPS minimum is exceptionally high.

The recommendation is to prioritize the Medium preset for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate stability, especially at 4K where the 139 FPS minimum provides a consistent experience. The High preset at 4K offers 148 FPS average and may be preferable for those with 144 Hz displays who want slightly better visuals. The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1440p where the 199 FPS average still provides a competitive experience. At 1080p, any preset works, but Ultra gives the best image quality with 316 FPS average.

The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of VRAM means memory capacity is never a concern, even at 4K Ultra. The GPU's 1.79 TB/s bandwidth and 512-bit bus ensure texture streaming and geometry processing are not bottlenecks. The i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough CPU throughput for the game's AI and simulation systems, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p Low where CPU load would be highest relative to GPU load.