Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the resolution and settings selected. The data for the Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 shows a system that delivers high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but which becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution rises. The measured results indicate that this combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions, while still maintaining playable performance at 4K with adjusted settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals where the performance bottleneck lies. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 282 at 1920x1080 to 178 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 104 FPS, and then to 93 at 3840x2160, which is another 85 FPS drop. This steep decline as resolution increases points to the AMD Radeon RX 7700 becoming the limiting component. The GPU’s rendering load scales directly with pixel count, and the data shows that the RX 7700’s compute resources are being taxed more heavily at higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues. The average FPS goes from 246 at 1080p to 155 at 1440p, then down to 81 at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 91 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 74 FPS. This suggests that while the GPU is the primary constraint, the CPU still has enough headroom to push higher frame rates at 1080p, where the pixel count is lower. The 4K results, however, show a clear GPU limitation, as the average FPS at Medium is only 81, which is barely above the 74 FPS seen at High settings.

High settings show a similar scaling trend. The average FPS drops from 224 at 1080p to 141 at 1440p, a fall of 83 FPS, and then to 74 at 4K, another 67 FPS decline. Ultra settings, which are the most demanding, show the largest relative drop. The average FPS goes from 157 at 1080p to 99 at 1440p, a 58 FPS reduction, and then to 52 at 4K, which is a 47 FPS drop. The fact that the 4K Ultra result is only 52 FPS indicates that the RX 7700 is heavily saturated at this configuration.

The ratio of frame rates between resolutions provides further insight. At Low settings, the 1080p to 4K ratio is approximately 3.03x, meaning the 4K FPS is about one-third of the 1080p FPS. At Medium settings, this ratio is about 3.04x, and at High settings it is roughly 3.03x. These consistent ratios across settings suggest that resolution scaling is uniform and that the GPU is the dominant factor. The CPU’s performance, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, is sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, but the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck as resolution rises.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves at 4K?

A: The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 93, achieved with Low settings. Medium settings produce 81 FPS, High settings produce 74 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 52 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 99 FPS, while the High preset delivers 141 FPS. This is a difference of 42 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings impose a substantial additional load on the GPU.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 157 on Ultra to 282 on Low. The high frame rates, especially at Low and Medium settings, suggest that the GPU is still the primary constraint, but the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide enough performance to avoid being a bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: What is the frame time variance at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the minimum and maximum FPS values are recorded. At 1080p, the range is 209 to 283 FPS, with an average of 246. At 1440p, the range is 132 to 178 FPS, with an average of 155. At 4K, the range is 69 to 93 FPS, with an average of 81.

Q: How does the RX 7700’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Radeon R9 370X’s score of 15862, and 1% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 9060’s score of 16014. It is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500’s score of 15679.

Q: Does the CPU’s single-thread performance matter for this game?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has a 3DMark single-thread score of 1016 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3302. These scores indicate strong single-thread performance, which is relevant for a tactical shooter where game logic and AI may rely on fewer threads, but the measured FPS results show that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and uses the Navi 32 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1900 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. These specifications directly influence the measured frame rates in Ready Or Not.

The 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, even at 4K with Ultra settings, as the data shows no indication of memory-related stuttering or crashes. The memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s allows the GPU to quickly access textures and geometry, which is important for a tactical shooter with detailed environments and multiple AI characters. The GPU’s shading units (2560), TMUs (160), and ROPs (96) work together to produce the pixel throughput needed for the resolution scaling observed in the results.

The boost clock of 2459 MHz is a key factor in the GPU’s performance. At 1080p, where the GPU is less saturated, the boost clock can be maintained more consistently, contributing to the high average FPS of 282 at Low settings. As resolution increases, the GPU’s compute and memory systems are under greater load, and the average FPS drops accordingly. The RX 7700’s FP32 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS provides the raw compute power, but the data shows that this is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra, where the average is only 52 FPS.

The GPU’s percentile ranking versus all GPUs is 58, and its average benchmark score is 15852. In the Passmark G3D test, it scores 20974, which is a strong result. However, in game-specific tests, the performance is more variable. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 suggests moderate performance in modern DirectX 12 titles, and the Ready Or Not results are consistent with this, showing playable but not exceptional frame rates at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers high frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 282 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Medium settings yield 246 FPS, with a minimum of 209 FPS and a maximum of 283 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 224 FPS, and Ultra settings drop it to 157 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 125 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset has a significant impact on performance, but even the lowest result of 157 FPS is well above the refresh rate of most monitors.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear reduction from 1080p. Low settings average 178 FPS, while Medium settings average 155 FPS, with a minimum of 132 FPS and a maximum of 178 FPS. High settings produce 141 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 99 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 79 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, but the Ultra preset still delivers nearly 100 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings average 93 FPS, which is playable but not as smooth as lower resolutions. Medium settings average 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS. High settings produce 74 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 52 FPS. The 4K results show that the RX 7700 can handle the game at 4K, but only with lower settings if the user wants to maintain a stable frame rate above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K, with an average of 52 FPS, is likely to feel less smooth in a fast-paced tactical shooter.

The measured data includes minimum and maximum FPS only for the Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the minimum of 209 FPS and maximum of 283 FPS show a relatively tight range, indicating consistent performance. At 1440p, the range is 132 to 178 FPS, which is a spread of 46 FPS, suggesting some frame time variability. At 4K, the range is 69 to 93 FPS, a spread of 24 FPS, which is more consistent but still indicates that the GPU is under heavy load.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1336 out of 2947 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places it in the 45th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning that about 55% of combos perform better in this game. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, with the RX 7700’s 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the i5-12600KF’s 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

The CPU’s nearest rivals provide context for its performance. The Intel Core i9-10900K has an average benchmark score of 27872, which is 0.3% higher than the i5-12600KF’s score of 27799. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887, which is 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also 0.3% higher. These small differences indicate that the i5-12600KF is competitive with other mid-range and high-end CPUs from the same era.

The GPU’s nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The AMD Radeon R9 370X has an average score of 15862, which is 0.1% higher than the RX 7700’s 15852. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, which is 1% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, which is 1.1% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, which is 1.7% higher. These comparisons show that the RX 7700 is positioned just below the RTX 3060 Ti in synthetic benchmarks, but the in-game results for Ready Or Not are what matter for this analysis.

The combo’s rank of 1336 out of 2947 suggests that while the individual components are competent, the combination does not excel in this specific game. The high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are a positive, but the 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS pulls down the overall ranking. Users with this combo should expect strong performance at lower resolutions, but may need to compromise on settings at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance for most users. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers an average of 246 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors. The minimum FPS of 209 ensures that even in heavy scenes, the frame rate stays high. At 2560x1440, Medium averages 155 FPS, with a minimum of 132 FPS, which is still smooth for most displays. At 3840x2160, Medium averages 81 FPS, which is above 60 FPS and provides a playable experience without the need to drop to Low.

For users with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, the High preset is a good choice. It averages 224 FPS, which is still very high, and the visual improvements over Medium may be worth the 22 FPS reduction. At 1440p, High averages 141 FPS, which is also excellent for most high-refresh-rate displays. However, at 4K, High averages 74 FPS, which is playable but may not be smooth enough for competitive play.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for users with 1080p or 1440p monitors who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum frame rates. At 1080p, Ultra averages 157 FPS, which is still high, and at 1440p it averages 99 FPS. At 4K, Ultra averages 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering in a fast-paced tactical shooter. The Low preset is not recommended for most users, as the visual quality reduction is significant, but it does provide the highest frame rates, with 282 FPS at 1080p and 93 FPS at 4K.

The Medium settings at 4K, with an average of 81 FPS, are the best option for users who want to play at 4K without sacrificing too much visual quality. The minimum FPS of 69 is still above 60, providing a generally smooth experience. For users with 1440p monitors, the High preset offers a good mix of quality and performance, with 141 FPS average and no recorded minimum below 60. For 1080p users, the High or Ultra presets are both viable, depending on the refresh rate of the display.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and its L3 cache is 20 MB shared. These specifications contribute to its strong performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

The CPU’s benchmark scores indicate robust multi-core performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23391 in multi-core and 3302 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 12137 in multi-core and 2157 in single-core. The 3DMark scores show a scaling pattern from 1995 in the 2-thread test to 7956 in the 16-thread test, indicating good thread scaling. The Passmark multithread score is 27575, and the single-thread score is 3925.

In Ready Or Not, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, AI, and physics, while the GPU handles rendering. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the average FPS ranges from 157 to 282 depending on settings. The high single-thread performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3302, helps maintain high frame rates in scenes with complex AI behavior, which is common in a tactical shooter.

The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample multi-threading capability for modern games. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7956 is close to the max-thread score of 7952, indicating that the CPU can efficiently utilize all its threads. This is beneficial for Ready Or Not, which may use multiple threads for AI, sound, and physics. The CPU’s percentile ranking versus all CPUs is 79, meaning it performs better than 79% of all CPUs, which is a strong result for a mid-range processor.

However, the data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 4K, the frame rates are consistently lower than at 1080p, regardless of settings, which confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s output, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rates scale smoothly with resolution changes. The combination of the i5-12600KF’s strong single-thread and multi-thread performance ensures that it does not hold back the RX 7700 in this game.