Ready Or Not

Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a highly constrained configuration for Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter that demands consistent frame delivery for precise aiming. The benchmark data shows a system where the GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck across all tested resolutions, with the CPU’s substantial multi-threaded headroom left largely unused. The measured results place this combo in the bottom tier of all tested configurations, indicating that while the processor is capable of high frame generation in synthetic tests, the graphics solution limits real-world performance to levels that are only playable at lower resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and clearly demonstrates that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component. At 1080p High settings, the combo produces an average of 89 FPS, which falls to 56 FPS at 1440p and plummets to 29 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37% reduction in performance when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 48% reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets, confirming that the GPU’s processing capacity is being saturated well before the CPU becomes a factor.

The data reveals that the bottleneck intensifies with resolution. At 1080p Low, the average frame rate reaches 113 FPS, but this drops to 71 FPS at 1440p and 37 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 67% at Low settings, 67% at High settings, 68% at Medium settings, and 67% at Ultra settings. This uniformity across presets is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario, where the shading units and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints. The Intel Core i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, has ample processing power to feed the GPU at all tested resolutions, as evidenced by its strong synthetic scores, but the Arc B370’s modest 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance cannot keep pace with the increasing pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global ranking for Ready Or Not, this specific combination of Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B370 achieves a rank of 2710 out of 2947 tested combos. This places it in the 8th percentile of all systems, which is consistent with the GPU’s low performance percentile of 5. The CPU, on the other hand, sits in the 77th percentile among all processors, highlighting the stark mismatch between the two components. The data indicates that this combo is outperformed by nearly 92% of all other tested configurations, making it a very low-tier option for this game.

When compared to the nearest rivals for the GPU, the Arc B370’s performance in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test (score of 1184) is nearly identical to that of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, deltaPct -0.2%) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, deltaPct -0.5%). This suggests that the graphics processing capability is on par with very old, entry-level discrete GPUs, which explains the low frame rates observed at higher resolutions. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and the Intel Core 5 120, show that the processor is competitive with modern mid-range mobile and desktop chips, but this advantage is negated by the GPU’s limitations in this game.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its performance is severely constrained by its hardware specifications and the fact that it relies on system memory. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The memory configuration is listed as "System Shared," meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and must borrow from the system’s main memory, which introduces latency and bandwidth limitations that are dependent on the system configuration.

The benchmark results directly reflect these limitations. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, confirming its position as a very low-performance part. The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are insufficient for the demands of Ready Or Not at 4K, where the average frame rate at Ultra settings is only 21 FPS. The lack of dedicated video memory is a critical factor, as the game’s texture-heavy environments require fast memory access, and the system shared memory cannot provide the bandwidth needed for smooth performance at higher resolutions. The GPU’s TDP is listed as 25 W, and it is integrated into the system, which explains its thermal and power constraints, but the primary issue is raw compute throughput, not power delivery.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a playable frame rate?

A: The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where the combo consistently achieves above 60 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average is 98 FPS, and at Low, it reaches 113 FPS, while 1440p drops to 62 FPS and 71 FPS respectively, indicating 1080p is the target.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: The frame rate drops significantly. At High settings, the average falls from 89 FPS at 1080p to 29 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 67%. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 63 FPS to 21 FPS, which is also a 67% reduction.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Intel Core i5-13400F has a high multithreaded benchmark score of 22604 in Cinebench R23, while the Arc B370’s 3DMark score of 1184 is in the 5th percentile. The frame rates scale almost entirely with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that still maintains an average above 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers an average of 98 FPS, and the High preset delivers 89 FPS, both exceeding 60 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 63 FPS, which is still technically above 60 FPS but is the threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 2710 out of 2947 total tested combos for Ready Or Not, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This is consistent with the GPU’s low performance percentile of 5.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-13400F provide enough performance for this game?

A: Yes, the CPU is more than sufficient. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and multi-thread score of 7314 indicate strong processing power, and its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, show it is a capable chip, but it is not the limiting factor here.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a detailed view of the combo’s performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 113 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. The Medium preset averages 98 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, showing some variance. High settings average 89 FPS, and Ultra settings average 63 FPS. This shows a clear progression where reducing settings from Ultra to Low provides a 79% increase in frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are substantial. The Low preset averages 71 FPS, which is still playable, while Medium averages 62 FPS (min 53, max 71). High settings average 56 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 40 FPS. The difference between 1080p Low and 1440p Low is a 37% reduction, showing the impact of increased resolution. At 3840x2160, all presets fall below the 60 FPS mark. Low settings average 37 FPS, Medium averages 32 FPS (min 28, max 37), High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages 21 FPS. The frame rates at 4K are consistently low, making the game difficult to play smoothly.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its synthetic benchmark performance is robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and a single-core score of 3191. In the 3DMark test, it scores 7314 with 16 threads and 960 with a single thread. These numbers place the CPU in the 77th percentile of all processors, and its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (deltaPct 0.4%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (deltaPct -0.3%), demonstrate that it is a competitive mid-range part.

In Ready Or Not, this processing power is not the bottleneck. The game’s frame rates are consistently low across all resolutions, which points to the GPU as the limiting factor. The CPU’s high multi-threaded performance, as shown by its Passmark multithread score of 25032, is sufficient to handle the game’s AI and physics calculations, but the Arc B370 cannot render frames fast enough to utilize this headroom. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support provide adequate data throughput for the CPU, but the GPU’s reliance on system memory creates a shared resource bottleneck that further limits performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the most balanced experience for this combo is achieved at 1080p with Medium or High settings. Medium settings provide an average of 98 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and offers a smooth gameplay experience. High settings reduce the average to 89 FPS, which is still very playable and offers better visual fidelity. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 63 FPS, which is borderline and may result in noticeable frame drops in intense firefights.

For users who prioritize frame rate over visuals, 1080p Low settings deliver the highest average of 113 FPS, providing the most responsive experience. Moving to 1440p is not recommended, as even Low settings only achieve 71 FPS, and the Medium preset drops to 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS, which could cause stuttering. At 4K, all settings are below playable thresholds, with the highest average being 37 FPS at Low, making it unsuitable for a tactical shooter that requires precise aiming. The data clearly shows that 1080p Medium is the sweet spot, offering a 98 FPS average while maintaining acceptable visual quality.