Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers a commanding performance profile in Ready Or Not, securing the top position among 2,947 tested hardware combinations. The data reveals a system that prioritizes extreme frame rates but also exposes distinct scaling patterns and component bottlenecks that vary significantly by resolution and quality preset. This analysis examines the measured FPS data to interpret how this combination behaves, what the GPU and CPU contribute individually, and which settings provide the most balanced experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K shows a steep but predictable drop, indicating a transition from a CPU-bound state at lower resolutions to a GPU-bound state at higher ones. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 449 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same preset reduces this to 284 FPS, a decrease of 165 FPS or roughly 37%. The jump to 3840x2160 at High yields 148 FPS, which is 48% lower than the 1440p result and 67% lower than the 1080p figure. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets, but the magnitude of the drop intensifies as quality increases.

At Low settings, the scaling is particularly telling. The system achieves 567 FPS at 1080p, 358 FPS at 1440p, and 187 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 4K delta here is 380 FPS, meaning the 4K result is only 33% of the 1080p number. This severe decline at low graphical load strongly suggests that the RTX 5090 D has headroom left untapped at 1080p, where the i5-12600KF becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, while capable, cannot feed the GPU fast enough to maintain the same scaling efficiency as resolution increases.

Medium settings show a similar trajectory: 494 FPS at 1080p, 312 FPS at 1440p, and 163 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 182 FPS (37%), while 1440p to 4K drops 149 FPS (48%). Ultra settings produce the lowest absolute numbers but the same proportional behavior: 316 FPS at 1080p, 199 FPS at 1440p, and 104 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result represents just 33% of the 1080p Ultra frame rate, indicating that the GPU is heavily saturated at the highest quality tier.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is almost certainly CPU-limited. The RTX 5090 D, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, should theoretically handle Ready Or Not at much higher frame rates if the processor could keep up. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 251 FPS, which is substantial but narrower than the resolution scaling suggests it could be. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as the frame rate differences between settings are more compressed relative to the raw pixel count increase.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the high frame rates observed. The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Ready Or Not at any tested resolution, as the game's textures and geometry can be fully cached without hitting VRAM limits. The 28 Gbps effective memory clock and 2017 MHz base clock with 2407 MHz boost clock provide the raw throughput needed for the observed performance.

The GPU's 21,760 shading units and 176 ROPs contribute to its pixel and texture rates of 423.6 GPixel/s and 1,636.8 GTexel/s respectively. These figures translate directly to the 4K results: at High settings, 148 FPS average with a 104 FPS minimum at Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 104 FPS is particularly notable because it is the only preset where the frame rate dips below the 144 Hz threshold that many high-refresh displays target. This indicates that Ultra settings at 4K push the GPU to its practical limit for this title.

The RTX 5090 D's benchmark scores reinforce its position. Its Passmark G3D score of 44,065 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 place it in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 77,712 is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT's 76,904, though the deltaPct values show it trailing the RX 6850M XT by 1.6% and the Tesla P100 variants by 2.1-2.4%. These rival comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark averages, not Ready Or Not specific results, so the in-game dominance may differ.

At 1080p, the GPU's role is diminished by the CPU bottleneck. The fact that Low settings produce 567 FPS while High produces 449 FPS shows that the GPU can handle the workload but is being held back. The GPU's base clock of 2017 MHz and boost clock of 2407 MHz are high, but they cannot compensate for the processor's inability to issue draw calls fast enough. At 4K, however, the GPU's full power comes into play, and the 104 FPS at Ultra demonstrates its 32 GB memory buffer and massive compute resources being fully utilized.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks first overall in Ready Or Not, outperforming 2,946 other tested combos. This top ranking is notable because the CPU itself is not the absolute fastest available. The i5-12600KF's average benchmark score is 27,799, placing it in the 79th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K (28,872, 0.3% higher), AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (28,896, 0.3% higher), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (28,887, 0.3% higher). These deltas are negligible, meaning the CPU is competitive but not class-leading.

The GPU, by contrast, is a top-tier component. Its average benchmark score of 77,712 puts it in the 92nd percentile, and its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks are mobile GPUs (RX 6650M XT at 76,904 and RX 6850M XT at 78,940) or data center parts (Tesla P100 variants). In a desktop gaming context, the RTX 5090 D is effectively unmatched, which is why the combo achieves rank 1 despite the mid-range CPU.

The combination's success hinges on the game's engine and how it distributes workload. Ready Or Not appears to scale well with GPU power, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 4K. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to avoid crippling bottlenecks, and the 20 MB of L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame pacing. The rank 1 result suggests that the game is more GPU-sensitive than CPU-sensitive, at least at the settings and resolutions tested.

It is importantly the combo's rank could change with different CPUs paired with the same GPU. A higher-end processor like the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 0.3% better in aggregate benchmarks, might yield even higher frame rates at 1080p where CPU limitation is most apparent. However, the measured data only covers this specific pairing, and the rank 1 position reflects the actual results for this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience across different display capabilities. For 1080p displays with refresh rates up to 240 Hz, the Low preset at 567 FPS is unnecessary, but High at 449 FPS offers a massive margin over any practical refresh rate. The Medium preset at 494 FPS is also viable, but the 75 FPS difference between Medium and High is small enough that High is preferable for visual fidelity without sacrificing performance.

For 1440p, the High preset at 284 FPS is the sweet spot for 240 Hz monitors, providing a 44 FPS cushion over the 240 Hz threshold. The Medium preset at 312 FPS is even more comfortable but comes with reduced visual quality. The Ultra preset at 199 FPS is suitable for 144 Hz displays, though the 85 FPS gap between High and Ultra may not justify the visual improvement for competitive play. The Low preset at 358 FPS is overkill for any current display and should be avoided unless maximum frame rate is the sole priority.

At 4K, the recommendation depends on the panel's refresh rate. For 144 Hz displays, the High preset at 148 FPS is marginal, with only 4 FPS of headroom. The Medium preset at 163 FPS offers more comfort, and the 15 FPS difference between Medium and High is worth considering. The Ultra preset at 104 FPS is only suitable for 60 Hz displays or those with VRR support that can handle the lower end of the range. The Low preset at 187 FPS is viable for 144 Hz panels, but the visual sacrifice is significant for a tactical shooter where spotting enemies is crucial.

The data suggests that Medium settings at 4K provide the best balance, as the minimum FPS of 139 is still above 120 Hz, and the average of 163 FPS gives room for frame time spikes. The max FPS of 187 at 4K Medium indicates that the system can exceed the average in less demanding scenes, making it a robust choice for consistent performance.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 567, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the maximum measured value across all resolution and settings combinations.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 104 FPS. This is the lowest average FPS measured, and it falls below the 120 Hz threshold but remains playable on 60 Hz displays or with VRR.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p. The frame rate difference between Low (567 FPS) and Ultra (316 FPS) at 1080p is 251 FPS, but the GPU's high benchmark scores suggest it could deliver more if the CPU could keep up.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested hardware combinations?

A: This combo ranks 1 out of 2,947 tested combinations in Ready Or Not, making it the top-performing configuration in the database for this game.

Q: How does the i5-12600KF compare to its nearest CPU rivals in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27,799, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i9-10900K (27,872) and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27,712). The differences are within 0.3% for all nearest rivals.

Q: Which settings preset gives the best experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset at 284 FPS is recommended for 240 Hz displays, while the Ultra preset at 199 FPS is suitable for 144 Hz panels. The Medium preset at 312 FPS offers the highest frame rate above High but with reduced visual quality.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF serves as the supporting component in this combo, and its specifications show why it can both enable and limit the RTX 5090 D. The CPU has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture part uses a 10 nm process and has a 20 MB shared L3 cache, with 1.25 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core. Its 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 mounting are standard for its generation.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-12600KF shows strong multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,391 and Passmark multithread score of 27,575 demonstrate solid throughput for a 10-core part. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,302 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3,925. The Geekbench scores of 12,137 multicore and 2,157 single-core align with these results.

The CPU's role in Ready Or Not is most evident at 1080p, where the high frame rates (449 FPS at High, 567 FPS at Low) exceed what many other CPUs could deliver but still fall short of the GPU's potential. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,956 and max-thread score of 7,952 show that the CPU's multi-threading capabilities plateau at 16 threads, which is adequate for a tactical shooter that likely uses fewer threads. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,016 is modest, and this is where the CPU's limitations emerge at high frame rates.

The 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs places the i5-12600KF above average but not elite. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K, has a 0.3% higher average score, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D also edges it out by 0.3%. These margins are small enough that the CPU choice matters less than the GPU in this game. The 20 MB L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing latency that could otherwise impact frame times.

At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The frame rate differences between settings at 4K (104 FPS Ultra vs. 187 FPS Low) are driven by GPU load, not CPU capability. The CPU's boost clock of 4.90 GHz ensures it can process the game's AI and physics calculations without becoming a noticeable constraint at higher resolutions, but at 1080p, the 10 cores are simply not enough to saturate the RTX 5090 D's massive compute capacity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo across all tested configurations is as follows:

3840x2160 (4K):

• High: 148 FPS average
• Low: 187 FPS average
• Medium: 163 FPS average, with a minimum of 139 FPS and maximum of 187 FPS
• Ultra: 104 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• High: 284 FPS average
• Low: 358 FPS average
• Medium: 312 FPS average, with a minimum of 265 FPS and maximum of 359 FPS
• Ultra: 199 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• High: 449 FPS average
• Low: 567 FPS average
• Medium: 494 FPS average, with a minimum of 420 FPS and maximum of 568 FPS
• Ultra: 316 FPS average

The Medium settings at each resolution are the only ones with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, providing insight into frame time stability. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 420 FPS and maximum of 568 FPS indicate a 148 FPS variance, which is significant but represents a small percentage of the average. At 1440p Medium, the range is 265 to 359 FPS, a 94 FPS variance. At 4K Medium, the range is 139 to 187 FPS, a 48 FPS variance. This narrowing range as resolution increases suggests that frame pacing becomes more consistent when the GPU is more heavily loaded.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows the performance cost of each preset tier. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 251 FPS (567 to 316), a 44% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is 159 FPS (358 to 199), a 44% reduction. At 4K, the drop is 83 FPS (187 to 104), also a 44% reduction. This consistent 44% penalty for Ultra over Low across all resolutions indicates that the settings presets scale linearly in GPU load, regardless of resolution.

The frame rate deltas between resolutions at the same settings are also consistent. For High settings, 1080p to 1440p drops 165 FPS (449 to 284), and 1440p to 4K drops 136 FPS (284 to 148). For Low settings, the drops are 209 FPS (567 to 358) and 171 FPS (358 to 187). For Medium, the drops are 182 FPS (494 to 312) and 149 FPS (312 to 163). For Ultra, the drops are 117 FPS (316 to 199) and 95 FPS (199 to 104). These consistent reductions confirm that the performance profile is predictable and scales proportionally with pixel count.

The highest measured FPS is 568 at 1080p Medium (as a maximum), while the lowest is 104 at 4K Ultra (as an average). This wide range of 464 FPS between the extremes demonstrates the system's flexibility: it can deliver extremely high frame rates for competitive play at lower resolutions or maintain playable performance at 4K with maximum quality settings. The data shows no configuration where the average FPS falls below 100, meaning this combo never becomes unplayable, even at the most demanding settings.