Ready Or Not

Intel Core i5-13400F paired with Intel Arc B390 produces a combination that ranks 2,611 out of 2,947 tested combos in Ready Or Not, placing it in the lower 11th percentile of all configurations. This pairing of a mid-range 13th Gen desktop processor with an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture delivers playable but constrained performance, with the data indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck across all tested resolutions and settings. The measured frames per second (FPS) show a clear pattern: the combo can handle 1080p at medium settings reasonably well, but struggles significantly at 4K, where even the lowest settings yield only 41 FPS average. The following analysis breaks down the measured results, component roles, and practical implications for this specific hardware configuration in Ready Or Not.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F + Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 2,611 out of 2,947 tested combos in Ready Or Not, which puts it squarely in the bottom 11.4% of all tested pairings. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the integrated GPU, as the CPU itself is a relatively strong performer with a percentile rank of 77 versus all CPUs. The combo's position indicates that while the processor has ample headroom, the graphics solution severely limits the overall gaming experience.

Benchmark results show that the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,482 places it at the 9th percentile versus all GPUs, with its closest rivals being the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1,463, 1.3% slower), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1,460, 1.5% slower), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1,446, 2.5% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1,443, 2.7% slower). These rivals are all older, low-end discrete GPUs, which contextualizes the Arc B390's position as an integrated solution that performs at a level comparable to entry-level dedicated graphics from years past.

The CPU, by contrast, performs much better relative to its peers. Its average benchmark score of 25,292 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25,284, 0% difference) and Intel Core 5 120 (25,362, -0.3% difference), while slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365, -0.3% difference) and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25,201, 0.4% difference). This suggests that in a system with a more capable discrete GPU, the 13400F would be able to deliver significantly higher frame rates, but with the Arc B390, the combo's potential is unrealized. The data indicates that in Ready Or Not, this pairing's rank is a direct consequence of GPU-bound performance, not a balanced system limitation.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with a thermal design power of 80 W. The GPU features 1,536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, 24 raster output units, and 12 ray tracing cores. Its theoretical compute capabilities include a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s, and a floating-point performance of 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 operations and 15.36 TFLOPS for FP16 operations (2:1 ratio).

Memory configuration is a critical limitation: the Arc B390 uses System Shared memory, meaning it draws from the system's main RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent," which means performance can vary significantly based on the system's memory configuration. This shared memory architecture is a primary reason for the GPU's modest performance profile, as it competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth and suffers from higher latency compared to dedicated graphics memory.

In Ready Or Not, the GPU's role as the limiting component is evident from the FPS data. At 1080p Ultra settings, the combo achieves 69 FPS average, while dropping to 1080p Low yields 125 FPS average. This scaling behavior—where lower settings produce dramatically higher frame rates—indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck, as a CPU-bound scenario would show less variation across graphics settings. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,482, ranking at the 9th percentile, reinforces that this is fundamentally a low-end graphics solution that cannot sustain high frame rates at demanding settings or resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo in Ready Or Not depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 109 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 125 FPS, providing the best balance of visual quality and smooth gameplay. The Low preset achieves 125 FPS average, which is higher but comes with reduced visual fidelity, while High drops to 99 FPS and Ultra falls to 69 FPS. For a 60 FPS target, Medium at 1080p is the recommended choice, as it offers nearly double the frame rate of Ultra while maintaining a comfortable margin above the minimum threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields 69 FPS average with a minimum of 58 FPS and maximum of 79 FPS, which is still playable for most users but approaches the edge of smoothness. The High preset delivers 62 FPS average, and Low produces 79 FPS average. Ultra at 1440p drops to 44 FPS average, which is below the typical 60 FPS target. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended setting, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining an average above 60 FPS, albeit with a minimum that dips below that threshold.

At 3840x2160, all settings fall below 60 FPS average, with Low achieving 41 FPS, Medium 36 FPS (minimum 30 FPS, maximum 41 FPS), High 33 FPS, and Ultra 23 FPS. None of these are ideal for competitive play, but Low offers the highest average at 4K. For users prioritizing frame rate over resolution, the data suggests that 1080p Medium is the sweet spot for this combo, while 1440p Medium is a viable alternative for those with higher-resolution displays who can tolerate occasional dips below 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 125 FPS, Medium achieves 109 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 125 FPS, High reaches 99 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 69 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is 56 FPS, representing a 44.8% reduction in frame rate when moving to the highest quality preset.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down predictably. Low settings yield 79 FPS average, Medium achieves 69 FPS average (minimum 58 FPS, maximum 79 FPS), High reaches 62 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 44 FPS average. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings results in a drop from 109 FPS to 69 FPS, a 36.7% reduction, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce 41 FPS average, Medium achieves 36 FPS average (minimum 30 FPS, maximum 41 FPS), High reaches 33 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 23 FPS average. The jump from 1440p Medium to 4K Medium results in a decrease from 69 FPS to 36 FPS, a 47.8% reduction, demonstrating the GPU's inability to handle 4K rendering with any consistency. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently shows the most stable frame delivery, with minimum FPS values that are closer to the average compared to other settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Ready Or Not?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F + Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 2,611 out of 2,947 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 11.4% of all configurations tested in this game.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,482 is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1,463), 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1,460), 2.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1,446), and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1,443).

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset provides 109 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS, offering the best balance between visual quality and performance. Ultra drops to 69 FPS, while Low reaches 125 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, all settings fall below 60 FPS average. Low achieves 41 FPS, Medium 36 FPS, High 33 FPS, and Ultra 23 FPS, making 4K gaming impractical for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Core i5-13400F's average benchmark score of 25,292 is roughly equal to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25,284, 0% difference) and slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120 (25,362, -0.3% difference) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365, -0.3% difference).

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

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU ranks at the 77th percentile versus all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 9th percentile, and the large FPS differences between settings at the same resolution indicate GPU-bound performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W thermal design power. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,604 and a single-core score of 3,191, while Geekbench multi-core and single-core scores reach 11,068 and 1,996 respectively.

In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with sufficient data, and the data suggests it does so adequately. The combo's frame rates at 1080p Low (125 FPS) versus 1080p Ultra (69 FPS) show a 56 FPS difference, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where the CPU has spare capacity. The processor's 16 threads and 20 MB of L3 cache provide ample resources for a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not, which typically relies on single-core performance for game logic but can benefit from multi-threading for AI and physics calculations. The CPU's percentile rank of 77 versus all CPUs confirms that it is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

The 13400F's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus, means the system's RAM configuration can influence the Arc B390's performance, given that the GPU uses System Shared memory. The CPU's 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only) provide a high-bandwidth connection for potential discrete GPUs, but with the integrated Arc B390, the system relies on shared memory bandwidth, which is a known constraint for IGP-based configurations. The measured FPS data indicates that the CPU can sustain high frame rates when the GPU is less demanding (e.g., 125 FPS at 1080p Low), confirming that the processor has sufficient headroom for this game's requirements.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 109 to 69, a 36.7% reduction. Continuing to 3840x2160 at Medium, the average FPS falls to 36, a 47.8% reduction from 1440p. This accelerating decline with increasing resolution is a hallmark of a GPU-limited system, as the rendering workload grows quadratically with pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar: 1080p delivers 125 FPS, 1440p delivers 79 FPS (36.8% drop), and 4K delivers 41 FPS (48.1% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints, rather than any CPU-related bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see more consistent FPS across resolutions at lower settings, but the data shows FPS continuing to fall as resolution increases, even at Low.

The minimum FPS data at Medium settings provides additional insight: at 1080p, the minimum is 92 FPS; at 1440p, it drops to 58 FPS; at 4K, it falls to 30 FPS. These minimum values, which represent the worst-case frame times, degrade more steeply than averages, suggesting that the GPU's shared memory architecture causes frame pacing issues under heavier load. The system appears to be able to maintain playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p Medium, but at 4K, even the minimum FPS of 30 at Medium settings makes the experience marginal. The data collectively points to the Arc B390's System Shared memory and low 9th percentile GPU rank as the fundamental constraints, with the resolution scaling confirming that users should target 1080p or 1440p for acceptable performance in Ready Or Not.