Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a demanding tactical shooter, and the pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a surprisingly robust experience, though with clear limitations at the highest settings. This combo ranks 1273 out of 1748 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The data indicates that this system is capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with maximum visual fidelity. The benchmark results reveal a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for the game's logic.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sits at rank 1273 out of 1748 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This places it in the 27th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom of the barrel. The rank suggests that this pairing is a balanced mid-range option, capable of running the game but not at maximum settings or extreme resolutions. In practical terms, this means users will need to make compromises on visual quality or resolution to achieve a consistently smooth frame rate. The data shows that this combo outranks a significant portion of the tested hardware pool, making it a viable choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it will not compete with high-end systems in this title.

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. It features a 20 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a strong single-thread score of 3004 in Cinebench R23, which is critical for a game like Ready Or Not that relies on consistent frame pacing. Its multi-threaded performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and a Passmark multithread score of 25032. The processor's 82nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates that it is a capable performer for this title. The data suggests that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor in this combo, as its 16 threads provide enough parallelism for the game's AI and physics systems, allowing the GPU to be the primary determinant of frame rate in most scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the clear performance limiter in this pairing for Ready Or Not. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, with 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs. Its Passmark G3D score of 16462 places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, showing it is a mid-range card by current standards. The 8 GB VRAM buffer is a notable constraint, as the data shows a significant performance drop when moving to Ultra settings at higher resolutions, likely due to memory capacity and bandwidth pressure. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, scores only 0.5% higher on average, indicating that the 2060 SUPER is performing near its expected tier. This card is the bottleneck, especially at 4K where the gap between Low and Ultra settings is substantial.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of this combo's capabilities across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably, with an average of 224.6 FPS on Low settings, 197 FPS on Medium, 180.2 FPS on High, and 124.6 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that 1080p is well within the system's comfort zone, with even Ultra settings providing a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU starting to work harder. The averages are 139.4 FPS on Low, 120.4 FPS on Medium, 110 FPS on High, and 79.6 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Ultra result is still playable, but the drop from High to Ultra is noticeable. At 3840x2160, the system begins to struggle. The averages fall to 75.5 FPS on Low, 64.7 FPS on Medium, 61.3 FPS on High, and a borderline unplayable 40.9 FPS on Ultra. This data shows a clear pattern: the system is excellent for 1080p, good for 1440p, and only marginal for 4K, with Ultra settings being too demanding.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Ready Or Not at 60 FPS on High settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows average FPS of 180.2 at 1080p, 110 at 1440p, and 61.3 at 4K on High settings. All three resolutions meet or exceed the 60 FPS target.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the main bottleneck for this game?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The data shows that as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the FPS drops significantly (from 180.2 to 61.3 on High settings), while the CPU's strong multi-threaded scores suggest it is not the limiting factor.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: 1440p offers the best balance. The data shows 110 FPS on High settings at 2560x1440, which is smooth and visually detailed. 1080p offers higher FPS, but 4K requires substantial setting compromises.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival?

A: The data lists the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 as a nearest rival, with the RTX 2060 SUPER scoring 0.5% lower on average. This indicates near-parity in performance for this card.

Q: Is Ultra settings playable at any resolution?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p. The measured average FPS on Ultra is 124.6 at 1920x1080, which is playable. At 1440p, the average drops to 79.6 FPS, which is still playable but less optimal. At 4K, the average of 40.9 FPS is not smooth.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance like for this game?

A: The CPU has a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3004 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 960. This strong single-thread performance is important for Ready Or Not's frame pacing and AI calculations.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests prioritizing the High preset at 1440p. This combination yields an average of 110 FPS, which is smooth and provides a good balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, the High preset is also excellent, with an average of 180.2 FPS, allowing for high refresh rate monitors. If the user prefers maximum visual fidelity, Ultra at 1080p is viable with an average of 124.6 FPS. However, the data shows that Ultra at 1440p drops to 79.6 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 40.9 FPS, making it unsuitable for competitive or smooth play. Therefore, the recommended path is to use the High preset for most scenarios, and only consider Ultra if playing at 1080p. The Low preset provides the highest frame rates for competitive play, with an average of 224.6 FPS at 1080p, but sacrifices significant visual detail.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly demonstrates the GPU's role as the limiting component. On High settings, the average FPS drops from 180.2 at 1080p to 110 at 1440p, and then to 61.3 at 4K. This represents a 39% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44% drop from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is similar on other presets, but the drop is most severe on Ultra, where the FPS falls from 124.6 at 1080p to 40.9 at 4K, a 67% reduction. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of 4K Ultra in Ready Or Not. The data shows that the system is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU likely has enough headroom to handle the increased load. The scaling suggests that for 4K gaming, users must significantly reduce settings to Low to achieve a playable 75.5 FPS, which negates the benefits of the higher resolution.