Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not presents an interesting scaling profile for the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination, with the data indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The transition from 1080p to 1440p yields a moderate performance hit, while the jump to 4K is severe, particularly at higher settings presets where the frame rate drops below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable yet steep decline in performance as resolution scales upward, but the rate of decline varies significantly depending on the settings preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 317 FPS at 1920x1080 to 200 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 117 FPS, and then further down to 105 FPS at 3840x2160. This scaling pattern suggests that at lower graphical settings, the system is less constrained by the GPU, allowing the CPU to push higher frame rates at lower resolutions.

Moving to Medium settings, the averages shift to 276 FPS at 1080p, 174 FPS at 1440p, and 91 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p here is roughly 37%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is approximately 48%. The High preset follows a similar trajectory with 251 FPS, 159 FPS, and 83 FPS respectively, showing that the performance penalty for each resolution step remains consistent across these two presets.

The Ultra preset demonstrates the most dramatic scaling loss, falling from 177 FPS at 1080p to 111 FPS at 1440p and then collapsing to 58 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that falls below 60 FPS, indicating that this combination cannot maintain a fluid experience at the highest fidelity and resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 47 FPS (105 versus 58), whereas at 1080p that same gap is 140 FPS (317 versus 177), underscoring how resolution amplifies the GPU workload.

The data indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti is the limiting component at 4K, as the frame rate differences between presets compress significantly at that resolution. At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to express itself, but the GPU still manages to deliver exceptionally high frame rates even at Ultra settings, suggesting the processor is not a bottleneck at any resolution tested.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip manufactured on an 8 nm process by Samsung, containing 17,400 million transistors. Its memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is essential for handling the texture-heavy environments of a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not. The boost clock runs at 1770 MHz, while the base clock sits at 1575 MHz, and the memory operates at 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed.

In benchmark terms, the GPU scores 23,356 in Passmark G3D, which places it at the 75th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,945. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile with an average score of 29,928 (a delta of 0.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6800 at 30,095 (delta of -0.5%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti at 29,783 (delta of 0.5%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 at 30,433 (delta of -1.6%). This places the RTX 3070 Ti in a competitive position within its performance tier.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. It also features 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores, though Ready Or Not's measured results do not specifically isolate ray tracing performance. The pixel rate is 169.9 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 339.8 GTexel/s, which directly influences how quickly the GPU can fill the screen at higher resolutions.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a notable consideration for 4K gaming, as the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 58 FPS, which may indicate memory pressure or simply raw compute limits. The GDDR6X memory type and high bandwidth help mitigate potential bottlenecks, but the data shows that even with this capable memory subsystem, the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra. The card's DirectX 12 Ultimate support with version 12_2 ensures compatibility with modern rendering features, and its 192 Passmark DirectX 12 score reflects strong performance in that API.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides the processing foundation for this combination, featuring 10 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This Raptor Lake-S architecture processor has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, scoring 22,604 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3,191 in single-core, while Geekbench scores reach 11,068 multicore and 1,996 single-core.

The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 25,032 and single-thread score of 3,634 demonstrate balanced capabilities that support high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. Its percentile ranking of 77 among all CPUs indicates it outperforms the majority of processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 25,292. Nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25,284 (delta of 0%), the Intel Core 5 120 at 25,362 (delta of -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25,365 (delta of -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H at 25,201 (delta of 0.4%).

In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 317 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the processor can feed frames quickly without becoming a limiting factor. The 4K results show less CPU influence, as the GPU workload dominates and frame rates drop to 105 FPS at Low and 58 FPS at Ultra, suggesting the processor has sufficient headroom to handle the game's AI and physics calculations even when the GPU is saturated.

The 10-core configuration with 16 threads is well-suited for a tactical shooter that may utilize multiple threads for enemy AI, environmental interactions, and squad coordination. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz provides responsive single-thread performance, which is important for games that rely heavily on a primary game thread. The 3DMark scores further validate this, with 7,314 in the 16-thread test and 960 in single-thread, showing consistent scaling across thread counts.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset for this combination depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable performance, with even Ultra achieving 177 FPS average, making High or Ultra both viable choices for players who prioritize visual quality over maximum frame rates. The Medium preset's minimum of 235 FPS provides a substantial safety margin for competitive play.

For 2560x1440 gaming, the High preset at 159 FPS offers an excellent balance, as it maintains high frame rates while providing better visual fidelity than Medium's 174 FPS or Low's 200 FPS. The Ultra preset at 111 FPS remains above 100 FPS, making it playable for those who want maximum quality, though the reduced frame rate may be noticeable in fast-paced encounters. The Medium preset includes a minimum of 148 FPS, which ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the choices become more constrained. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, which may result in noticeable stuttering or reduced responsiveness in a tactical shooter where precision matters. The High preset at 83 FPS provides a better experience, though it sacrifices some visual quality. The Medium preset at 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS offers the best combination of performance and quality at 4K, making it the recommended choice for this resolution. The Low preset at 105 FPS is also viable, but the visual compromise may be significant for a game that relies on environmental detail for situational awareness.

The data suggests that players should prioritize Medium or High settings at 4K, High or Ultra at 1440p, and any preset at 1080p depending on their preference for visual fidelity versus competitive frame rates. The measured results indicate that the system can comfortably handle the game at high settings for most use cases.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Ready Or Not at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. The measured results show 83 FPS at High, 91 FPS at Medium, and 105 FPS at Low for 3840x2160, while Ultra drops to 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers 159 FPS average, providing a strong balance between visual quality and performance. Ultra achieves 111 FPS, while Medium offers 174 FPS and Low reaches 200 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 29,945 places it within 0.5% of the RTX 5070 Mobile (29,928), 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2080 Ti (29,783), and 1.6% behind the RX 6700 (30,433), with the RX 6800 at 30,095 being 0.5% faster.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests not, as the system reaches 317 FPS at 1080p Low and 251 FPS at 1080p High, indicating the Intel Core i5-13400F can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS, making it the recommended preset for 4K due to its consistent performance above 60 FPS.

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

A: The i5-13400F scores 22,604 in Cinebench R23 multicore and has an average benchmark score of 25,292, which is essentially identical to the Ryzen 9 6900HS (25,284), slightly behind the Core 5 120 (25,362) and Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365), and slightly ahead of the Ryzen 7 6800H (25,201).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Ready Or Not with the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 317 FPS average
• Medium: 276 FPS average, with a minimum of 235 FPS and maximum of 318 FPS
• High: 251 FPS average
• Ultra: 177 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 200 FPS average
• Medium: 174 FPS average, with a minimum of 148 FPS and maximum of 201 FPS
• High: 159 FPS average
• Ultra: 111 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 105 FPS average
• Medium: 91 FPS average, with a minimum of 77 FPS and maximum of 105 FPS
• High: 83 FPS average
• Ultra: 58 FPS average

This combination ranks 1,332 out of 3,714 tested combinations for Ready Or Not, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. The data confirms that this system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K gaming requires careful settings management to maintain smooth performance. The GPU's 75th percentile ranking and the CPU's 77th percentile ranking indicate that each component performs at a similar level relative to their respective markets, creating a balanced pairing for this tactical shooter.