Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that stresses both CPU and GPU, and the benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 show a configuration that scales predictably across resolutions. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but reveals the CPU's capability at 1080p, where frame rates reach very high levels. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes the hardware's standing, and provides actionable settings guidance based strictly on the recorded frames per second.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and substantial drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, which is typical for a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 223.1 FPS at 1080p to 141.7 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 72.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a reduction of approximately 36% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 49% drop when stepping up to 4K. Such a steep decline indicates that the rendering load at higher resolutions is overwhelming the GPU, a conclusion reinforced by the fact that the CPU is not the limiting factor at these settings.

The scaling pattern across all presets reinforces this interpretation. At the Low preset, the system achieves 284.2 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 179.2 FPS at 1440p and 91.8 FPS at 4K. The fact that even at Low settings the 4K frame rate is less than a third of the 1080p result strongly suggests that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060's compute and memory bandwidth are the constraining resources. The gap between 1080p and 1440p results is consistent across presets, but the 4K results show a proportionally larger penalty, particularly when moving from Medium to Ultra settings.

The data implies that at 1080p, the Intel Core i5-12600KF has enough headroom to feed the GPU effectively, as evidenced by the very high frame rates exceeding 200 FPS on most presets. However, the scaling curve flattens significantly at 4K, where the GPU's 8 GB of memory and 128-bit bus become limiting factors. The most telling indicator is the Ultra preset: the frame rate drops from 156.6 FPS at 1080p to 96.5 FPS at 1440p, and then plummets to 53.9 FPS at 4K. This suggests that the transition to 4K requires substantially more pixel throughput and memory bandwidth than the RTX 5060 can provide, making the GPU the definitive performance ceiling for this combination.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060's specifications play a decisive role in the measured performance. With 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, the card provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gameplay but struggles at 4K. The benchmark results show that at 4K, even the Low preset only reaches 91.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls to 53.9 FPS. This indicates that the memory subsystem, rather than the raw compute power, is the likely bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the card's 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance is relatively strong.

The clock speeds of the RTX 5060, with a base of 2280 MHz and a boost of 2497 MHz, contribute to its performance at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU is able to maintain high utilization, resulting in an average of 284.2 FPS at Low settings and 223.1 FPS at High settings. The boost clock of 2497 MHz appears to be sustained effectively in these scenarios, as the frame rates scale almost linearly with the reduction in resolution. However, at 4K, the increased memory pressure causes the performance to degrade more than the resolution scaling would suggest, confirming that the 8 GB VRAM capacity is a limiting factor for this title at maximum settings.

The GPU's role is further highlighted by comparing the 1440p and 4K results. At 1440p High, the system achieves 141.7 FPS, which is a playable frame rate for a tactical shooter. At 4K High, the frame rate drops to 72.1 FPS, showing a 49% reduction. This pattern is consistent with a GPU that is hitting its memory bandwidth ceiling. The RTX 5060's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is a significant constraint when rendering at 3840x2160, where the pixel count is over two times that of 1440p. The benchmark data suggests that the GPU's 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores are not the limiting factor in this game, but rather the memory interface and capacity are what hold back 4K performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader database of tested configurations, the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 879 out of 1748 combos for Ready Or Not. This places it in the 50th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it is a mid-pack performer for this specific title. The rank suggests that while this combo is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, it is not exceptional compared to other hardware pairings, many of which likely feature more powerful GPUs or CPUs with higher core counts.

The CPU itself, the Intel Core i5-12600KF, has an average benchmark score of 27827 and sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K with a deltaPct of 0, indicating identical average performance, and the Intel Core i5-12600K which is only 0.1% slower. This shows that the CPU is a strong performer, but its ranking in the combo is tempered by the GPU's limitations. The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, has an average score of 30109 and sits in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at a 0% deltaPct.

The discrepancy between the CPU's 84th percentile ranking and the GPU's 73rd percentile ranking explains why the combo lands in the middle of the pack. The CPU is capable of driving higher frame rates than the GPU can deliver, particularly at higher resolutions. The combo's rank of 879 out of 1748 suggests that users with this configuration will experience solid performance but will not be at the top of leaderboards, especially when compared to systems with higher-end GPUs that can maintain higher frame rates at 4K. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, as upgrading the CPU would yield minimal gains in this game's benchmark results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent performance across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 284.2 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The Medium preset achieves 244.7 FPS, while High reaches 223.1 FPS. The Ultra preset still manages a very playable 156.6 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the RTX 5060 is fully utilized and the game runs smoothly on any setting, with the gap between Low and Ultra being approximately 45% in favor of Low.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a noticeable drop. The Low preset averages 179.2 FPS, which is a 37% reduction compared to 1080p. Medium delivers 156.1 FPS, High achieves 141.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 96.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 46% performance penalty, which is slightly larger than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is starting to work harder. The 1440p results are all above 90 FPS, making this resolution fully playable for competitive and immersive gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a significant hit. The Low preset averages 91.8 FPS, which is still playable, but the Medium preset drops to 84 FPS, and High falls to 72.1 FPS. The Ultra preset manages only 53.9 FPS, which may be below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a fast-paced tactical shooter. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 41% penalty, but the absolute numbers are much lower, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth is the primary constraint. The 4K results indicate that while the game is technically playable at all settings, the Ultra preset may not provide a consistently smooth experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset provides an average of 156.6 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a smooth experience on most high-refresh-rate monitors. Given that the High preset only offers a marginal improvement to 223.1 FPS, the Ultra preset is recommended for 1080p users seeking maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

For 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 141.7 FPS, which is an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 96.5 FPS is still playable, but the lower frame rate may be noticeable in fast-paced situations. The Medium preset at 156.1 FPS offers a slight performance boost over High with a minor visual trade-off. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 1440p, as it provides a frame rate that exceeds the refresh rate of most 144Hz monitors while maintaining good image quality.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 84 FPS is the best choice for a balance of performance and visual quality. The High preset at 72.1 FPS is acceptable, but the Medium preset offers a 17% performance uplift with minimal visual differences in a tactical shooter. The Low preset at 91.8 FPS is the best for competitive play, as it provides the highest frame rate at 4K, but users should consider the visual trade-offs. The Ultra preset at 53.9 FPS is not recommended, as the frame rate may dip below 60 FPS in intense scenes, which could impact gameplay responsiveness. For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 4K offers a stable frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold.