Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that demands a balance between CPU-driven AI and physics and GPU-driven rendering. The measured data for the Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 provides a clear picture of how this combination handles the game across various settings and resolutions. This analysis breaks down the findings, focusing on where the sweet spot lies for performance and visual fidelity.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data indicates that the "High" preset offers the most compelling balance of visual quality and frame rate across all tested resolutions. At 1080p, the High preset delivers an average of 239 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most high-end monitors and provides a massive performance buffer. Moving to 1440p, the High preset still manages an excellent 151 FPS average, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays. Even when scaling up to 4K, the High preset maintains a playable 79 FPS average.

While the "Medium" preset does provide a slight FPS increase over High—about 24 FPS at 1080p and 15 FPS at 1440p—the trade-off in visual fidelity is not worth the relatively small performance gain for most users. The "Ultra" preset, conversely, is the most demanding, and the data shows it significantly impacts performance. At 1080p, Ultra still achieves a high 168 FPS, but at 4K, the average drops to just 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target most players consider the baseline for smooth gameplay.

For the best overall experience, the "High" preset is recommended. It is the highest quality setting that still comfortably exceeds 60 FPS at 4K, and it provides the headroom needed to maximize refresh rates at 1440p. The "Ultra" preset is only advisable for 1080p users who prioritize visual polish over raw frame rate. The "Low" preset offers massive FPS numbers—302 at 1080p and 190 at 1440p—but it does so by compromising the graphical atmosphere that is crucial in a tactical shooter.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the primary driver of performance in this game, and its memory and clock characteristics directly influence the measured results. The GPU is built on the Ampere architecture, codenamed GA104, and its memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. This provides a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows a significant FPS drop from "High" to "Ultra" at every resolution. At 4K, the transition from High to Ultra costs 24 FPS, dropping the average from 79 to 55. This suggests that Ultra settings require more memory and compute throughput than the RTX 3070 can comfortably sustain at that resolution. Similarly, at 1440p, the Ultra preset is 45 FPS slower than High, indicating a similar bottleneck.

The GPU's clock speeds are another key element. The base clock is 1500 MHz, and the boost clock is 1725 MHz. These clocks, combined with the 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units, are what enable the high frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's raw compute capacity is substantial, with an fp32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS. However, the performance ceiling in this game is not solely defined by these theoretical numbers; the practical results show that the GPU's resources are increasingly taxed as resolution and settings increase.

The RTX 3070's position in the benchmark results, with a percentile of 61 vs all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 17208, places it as a mid-to-high-range performer. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, has a score of 17083 with a deltaPct of 0.7, meaning the RTX 3070 is marginally faster by 0.7%. This indicates that while it is a strong card, it is not at the top of the hierarchy, which aligns with the performance drops observed at the highest settings and 4K resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. The performance difference between 1080p and 4K is substantial, highlighting the increasing load on the GPU. At "High" settings, the RTX 3070 delivers 239 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K. This represents a significant drop of approximately 36.7% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47.7% drop when moving from 1440p to 4K. This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

The same pattern is evident at other settings. On "Medium", the FPS drops from 263 at 1080p to 166 at 1440p to 87 at 4K. The "Low" setting sees 302 at 1080p, 190 at 1440p, and 99 at 4K. This scaling suggests that the RTX 3070's rendering pipeline is the limiting component as resolution increases. The number of pixels being processed quadruples from 1080p to 4K, and the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and overall shading power are increasingly stressed.

The data also indicates that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this game, at least at these settings. The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz and a substantial 20 MB of L3 cache. It ranks in the 79th percentile vs. all CPUs. Even at 1080p, where the CPU has the most influence due to lower GPU load, the frame rates are exceptionally high, exceeding 239 FPS at High settings. This suggests the CPU can easily keep up with the GPU's data demands.

The drop from 1080p to 4K is less severe at "Low" settings (a 67.2% drop) compared to "High" settings (a 67% drop), suggesting that the game's visual effects scale heavily with resolution. The transition to 4K is the most strenuous, and the data clearly shows that the RTX 3070 is a capable 1440p and 1080p card, but it begins to struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially with the "Ultra" preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combination's performance. Here is a detailed breakdown by resolution and settings:

1080p (1920x1080)

• Low: 302 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo, indicating a CPU/GPU combination with plenty of headroom.
• High: 239 FPS average. A strong result for high-refresh 1080p monitors.
• Medium: 263 FPS average (minimum 224, maximum 302). This sits between Low and High, as expected.
• Ultra: 168 FPS average. This is the lowest at 1080p but still very high, showing that even the most demanding settings are easily handled at this resolution.

1440p (2560x1440)

• Low: 190 FPS average. A high frame rate that is still suitable for 1440p high-refresh displays.
• High: 151 FPS average. This is a sweet spot for 1440p gaming, providing high FPS without sacrificing much visual quality.
• Medium: 166 FPS average (minimum 141, maximum 191). A slight increase over High, but the visual difference is often negligible.
• Ultra: 106 FPS average. This is still very playable, but the drop from High is more pronounced at this resolution.

4K (3840x2160)

• Low: 99 FPS average. This is the only setting that pushes the frame rate above 60 FPS at 4K.
• High: 79 FPS average. A solid result for 4K, offering a good balance of quality and performance.
• Medium: 87 FPS average (minimum 74, maximum 100). The minimum FPS of 74 indicates that the game can stay above the 60 FPS threshold even in demanding moments.
• Ultra: 55 FPS average. This is the only setting that falls below the 60 FPS target, making it less desirable for smooth 4K play.

The data reveals a clear hierarchy: the FPS at 1080p is limited by the game's engine and the CPU, while at 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The High preset's performance at 1440p (151 FPS) is notably close to the Ultra preset's performance at 1080p (168 FPS), showing the scaling of the GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has a rank of 1593 out of 3714 total combinations. This places it in the 57th percentile, meaning it performs better than 57% of all tested combos in this game. This is a solid, above-average placement, reflecting the strong performance of both components.

The CPU is a major contributor to this ranking. The i5-12600KF's average benchmark score is 27799, and it sits in the 79th percentile vs. all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-10900K, which scores 27872 with a deltaPct of -0.3% (meaning the i5-12600KF is 0.3% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 27896 with a deltaPct of -0.3%. This indicates the i5-12600KF is essentially on par with these high-end processors, despite being a much newer and more efficient design.

The GPU, on the other hand, is a more mid-range component. Its average benchmark score is 17208, and it ranks in the 61st percentile vs. all GPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which has a score of 17003 and a deltaPct of 0.7%. This shows the RTX 3070 is slightly ahead of this Radeon card. The rank of the combo within this game is influenced by the GPU's performance, as the CPU is clearly not the limiting factor. The combo's rank at 1593 of 3714 indicates that while the individual parts are strong, the overall system performance is not at the absolute top tier, which aligns with the observed 4K Ultra limitations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data suggests that 1440p is the ideal resolution. At 1440p with the "High" preset, the average FPS is 151, which is high enough for smooth gameplay. The card still offers 106 FPS on "Ultra" at 1440p. At 4K, the "Ultra" preset drops to 55 FPS, indicating the GPU is struggling to maintain high frame rates at that resolution.

Q: Should I use the "Ultra" preset?

A: It depends on the resolution. At 1080p, the "Ultra" preset is viable, delivering 168 FPS. At 1440p, it is also playable at 106 FPS. However, at 4K, the "Ultra" preset is not recommended, as the average of 55 FPS falls below the 60 FPS target for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 handle the "High" preset at 4K?

A: The RTX 3070 handles the "High" preset at 4K reasonably well. The measured average FPS is 79. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable option for 4K gaming. The "Medium" preset provides an even higher average of 87 FPS, with a minimum FPS of 74.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the main bottleneck in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The FPS drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The CPU, with its high core count and boost clock of 4.90 GHz, is capable of delivering very high frame rates, as seen at 1080p (302 FPS on Low settings), but the GPU's rendering capacity is exceeded as the resolution increases.

Q: How does this system compare to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 is directly comparable to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT. The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, while the RX 7600 XT has a score of 17003. The deltaPct is 0.7%, meaning the RTX 3070 is 0.7% faster in this comparison.

Q: What is the highest FPS that can be achieved with this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is achieved at 1080p with the "Low" preset, which reaches 302 FPS. This is the maximum measured FPS in the data. The "Medium" preset at 1080p also has a maximum FPS of 302, but the average is slightly lower at 263 FPS.