Ready Or Not

# Ready Or Not with Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

This combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 lands at rank 3061 out of 3714 tested combos for Ready Or Not, placing it in the lower 17.6% of configurations measured. The pairing features a modern 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake CPU with a 65 W TDP, paired with a Pascal-generation GPU that has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus. The data shows this is a system capable of playable framerates at 1080p and 1440p, but one that struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K with higher quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 3061 out of 3714 places this configuration firmly in the lower tier of all tested systems for Ready Or Not. This ranking reflects the significant bottleneck imposed by the GPU, which sits at the 47th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU performs at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. The discrepancy between component percentiles is telling — the GTX 1070 is the limiting factor in nearly every scenario.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25292 places it within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284) and within 0.3% of both the Intel Core 5 120 (25362) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365). This clustering indicates that the i5-13400F delivers compute performance consistent with its mid-range positioning. The GPU's average benchmark score of 9780 is within 0.2% of the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803) and 0.5% of the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832), showing that the GTX 1070 remains competitive with workstation-class parts from its era.

In Ready Or Not specifically, the measured data reveals that this combo achieves its best relative performance at 1080p, where even Ultra settings produce an average of 103 FPS. The ranking would likely improve if the analysis focused solely on 1080p gameplay, as the system demonstrates it can handle the game's tactical shooter demands at that resolution. However, the overall rank suffers because the GPU cannot sustain high framerates at 4K, where the Ultra preset drops to 34 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the dominant component in determining this combo's gaming performance. Built on the 16 nm Pascal architecture with the GP104 chip, this GPU contains 7,200 million transistors on a 314 mm² die. Its 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs provide the raw processing power, while the 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth.

The clock behavior of this GPU is particularly relevant for Ready Or Not. With a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost clock of 1683 MHz, the card operates within a modest frequency range. The memory runs at 2002 MHz, translating to 8 Gbps effective. These specifications, combined with a 150 W TDP and a single 8-pin power connector, define a card that was mid-range at its 2016 release and is now firmly in the entry-level segment for modern titles.

The GPU's performance metrics show its age. Its PassMark G3D score of 13498 and DirectX 12 score of 48 indicate that while it can run modern APIs, it does so without the efficiency of newer architectures. The 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is adequate for 1080p gaming but insufficient for the pixel throughput required at 4K. The pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s are the specifications that directly impact how the card handles the increasing resolution demands in Ready Or Not.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Ready Or Not at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 61, while 4K Medium drops to 53 FPS and 4K High to 48 FPS. The 4K Ultra preset is the only unplayable option, averaging 34 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this configuration?

A: The measured data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot, with High settings producing 92 FPS and Medium producing 101 FPS. This resolution balances visual quality with smooth performance, unlike 4K where even Low settings barely reach 61 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25292 on average benchmarks, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, -0.3% delta). This puts it in the same performance class as those processors.

Q: Is the GTX 1070's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Ready Or Not?

A: The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory with 256.3 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient across all tested settings, as the measured framerates decline consistently with resolution increases rather than showing sudden drops that would indicate VRAM exhaustion.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to its single-threaded score?

A: The CPU shows strong scaling, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 versus 3191 single-core. The PassMark multithread score of 25032 versus single-thread 3634 reinforces this pattern, indicating the 10 cores and 16 threads are effectively utilized.

Q: Does the GPU's age impact its DirectX 12 performance in this game?

A: The GTX 1070's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 48 is notably lower than its DirectX 11 score of 100. This suggests the card handles the older API more efficiently, though Ready Or Not still achieves playable framerates at 1080p and 1440p across all presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, but the Medium preset offers the best balance with an average of 161 FPS and a minimum of 136 FPS. The High preset at 146 FPS is also excellent, while Low at 184 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where maximum framerate matters more than visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 103 FPS remains smooth, but the diminishing returns in visual quality relative to the 58 FPS drop from Low to Ultra make it less compelling.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset with 101 FPS average and 86 FPS minimum is the recommended choice. The High preset at 92 FPS is nearly as good and may be preferable for those who prioritize visual detail. The Low preset at 116 FPS is viable for those seeking higher refresh rates, but the Ultra preset at 65 FPS introduces frame pacing concerns during intense firefights.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 61 FPS is the only setting that consistently maintains playable performance. The Medium preset at 53 FPS with a 45 FPS minimum may cause noticeable stuttering in busy scenes, while High at 48 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS are not recommended for serious gameplay. The data indicates that 4K is only viable for this combo at the lowest quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the framerates are consistently high: Low averages 184 FPS, Medium averages 161 FPS with a minimum of 136 and maximum of 185, High averages 146 FPS, and Ultra averages 103 FPS. This represents a 44% drop from Low to Ultra, showing that the GPU is the primary constraint even at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low averages 116 FPS, Medium averages 101 FPS with a minimum of 86 and maximum of 117, High averages 92 FPS, and Ultra averages 65 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings is approximately 37% for Low, 37% for Medium, 37% for High, and 37% for Ultra, indicating a consistent resolution scaling factor.

At 3840x2160, the performance degrades significantly. Low averages 61 FPS, Medium averages 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 and maximum of 61, High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra averages 34 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 44%, identical to the 1080p gap, but the absolute values are much lower, confirming that the GPU's rendering throughput is the limiting factor at this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides ample computational headroom for Ready Or Not, with its 10 cores and 16 threads operating at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB ensure that game logic and AI calculations have quick access to data. The 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make this a power-efficient choice that does not strain the system's thermal budget.

Benchmark data confirms the CPU's capability. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191 demonstrate robust performance, while the Geekbench multicore score of 11068 and single-core score of 1996 align with expectations for a 13th-generation Core i5. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 1880 at 2 threads to 7314 at 16 threads, indicating that additional threads are effectively utilized.

In the context of Ready Or Not, the CPU's performance is more than sufficient. The game's tactical shooter gameplay typically involves moderate CPU load, and the i5-13400F's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms the majority of processors in the benchmark database. The nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Intel Core 5 120, and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D — all score within 0.4% of the i5-13400F, showing that this CPU is in a highly competitive performance band.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At Low settings, the framerate drops from 184 FPS at 1080p to 116 FPS at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 61 FPS at 4K (a 47% reduction from 1440p). This pattern shows that the GTX 1070's rendering capabilities are stretched progressively thinner as pixel count increases.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 161 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p (37% drop), and 53 FPS at 4K (48% drop from 1440p). The High settings show 146 FPS at 1080p, 92 FPS at 1440p (37% drop), and 48 FPS at 4K (48% drop). Ultra settings follow the same trend: 103 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p (37% drop), and 34 FPS at 4K (48% drop).

The consistent 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and 48% reduction from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU's pixel processing capability is the sole limiting factor. The CPU's performance is not affecting the scaling pattern, as the framerate drops are proportional to the pixel count increases. This analysis confirms that for this combo, resolution scaling is entirely dictated by the GTX 1070's throughput, and users seeking higher resolutions would need to upgrade the GPU to see meaningful improvements.