Ready Or Not

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Ready Or Not with the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a classic progression where the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 263.4 FPS, which is a very high ceiling that indicates the CPU is feeding frames efficiently. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops the average to 166.7 FPS, a reduction of roughly 37% that points to the GPU starting to work harder. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average falls further to 89.6 FPS, which is only about 34% of the 1080p Low result. This steep curve from 1080p to 4K is the signature of a GPU-limited scenario at higher pixel counts.

The scaling pattern changes when looking at the High and Ultra presets. At 1080p High, the average is 213.2 FPS, while at 1440p High it drops to 131.3 FPS, and at 4K High it reaches 72.5 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K at High settings (131.3 to 72.5 FPS) is a 44.8% reduction, which is more severe than the drop from 1080p to 1440p (213.2 to 131.3 FPS, a 38.4% reduction). This suggests that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are increasingly stressed as resolution grows, since the pixel throughput requirement at 4K is far higher than what the memory subsystem can comfortably sustain with higher-quality textures.

What this data reveals about the limiting component is clear: at 1080p, the system is likely balanced or even CPU-bound in lighter scenes, given that the i5-13400F has 10 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 263.4 FPS at 1080p Low is near the practical ceiling for many game engines, so the CPU is doing its job. However, at 4K, the RTX 4060’s compute throughput (15.11 TFLOPS FP32) and memory bandwidth (272.0 GB/s) become the constraining factors, especially under the Ultra preset where the average drops to 47.1 FPS. The conclusion is that this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it delivers over 95 FPS even at Ultra, while 4K requires dropping to Medium or Low for smooth play.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Ready Or Not?

A: The data indicates 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 149.1, and at High it is 131.3. Both are well above the 60 FPS threshold, and even Ultra at 95.6 FPS remains playable.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 perform at 4K in this game?

A: At 4K, the Ultra preset yields only 47.1 FPS, which is below the ideal for a tactical shooter. Dropping to High improves it to 72.5 FPS, and Low reaches 89.6 FPS, showing that 4K is possible but requires significant settings compromises.

Q: Is the i5-13400F holding back the RTX 4060 at 1080p?

A: The 1080p Low result of 263.4 FPS suggests the CPU is providing ample frame delivery, but the 1080p Ultra score of 148.5 FPS indicates the GPU is already the limiting factor at higher settings, as the CPU’s single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 960) is sufficient for this title.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low averages 166.7 FPS while Ultra averages 95.6 FPS. That is a 71.1 FPS gap, or a 42.6% reduction in performance when maxing out settings.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K?

A: The 4K Ultra result of 47.1 FPS versus 4K High at 72.5 FPS suggests a steep penalty for the highest texture quality, which is consistent with the 8 GB memory capacity being taxed at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank among other tested systems?

A: The comboRankInGame places this configuration at rank 999 out of 1748 tested combos, which puts it in the middle of the pack for Ready Or Not.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of performance in this configuration, and its specifications explain the measured results. The GPU features a boost clock of 2460 MHz with a base clock of 1830 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 3072 shading units. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a modest figure for modern titles. In Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter that relies on detailed environments and lighting, the memory bandwidth becomes a critical factor at higher resolutions.

The data shows that the Ultra preset at 4K produces 47.1 FPS, which is the lowest measured result. This is directly tied to the GPU’s memory subsystem: 8 GB is the minimum for 4K textures in many modern games, and the 128-bit bus limits how quickly the GPU can access that data. In contrast, the Low preset at 4K reaches 89.6 FPS, indicating that reducing texture quality and effects alleviates the memory pressure. The 4K High result of 72.5 FPS sits between these extremes, showing that the GPU still has headroom when settings are managed.

At 1080p, the RTX 4060 excels. The 1080p Ultra average of 148.5 FPS demonstrates that the GPU has enough raw compute (15.11 TFLOPS FP32) and texture rate (236.2 GTexel/s) to handle high-fidelity rendering without being bottlenecked by memory bandwidth. The 1080p Low result of 263.4 FPS further confirms that the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution. The RTX 4060’s 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores also support advanced features like ray tracing and DLSS, though the measured data does not isolate those effects. Overall, the GPU is the star at 1080p and 1440p, but its 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus are the weak points at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a combo rank of 999 out of 1748 tested systems in Ready Or Not. This places the configuration in the 57th percentile of all tested combos, which is a middle-of-the-road result for this game. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU: the i5-13400F is a strong mid-range processor with a 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX 4060 sits at the 66th percentile among GPUs. The game’s performance is therefore limited by the GPU’s mid-tier position rather than the CPU’s relative strength.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the i5-13400F’s average benchmark score of 25236 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201, a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, a -0.5% difference). This means the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class. For the GPU, the RTX 4060’s average score of 23181 is within 0.7% of the Intel Arc B580 (23021) and 0.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321), indicating that it is a typical representative of its performance tier. The combo’s rank of 999 suggests that Ready Or Not is not particularly demanding on the CPU, so the GPU’s mid-tier standing dictates the overall placement.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo will not top any charts, but it is far from the bottom. The measured FPS at 1440p Medium (149.1 FPS) and High (131.3 FPS) shows that the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The 4K Ultra result of 47.1 FPS is the only data point that falls below the 60 FPS target, which aligns with the mid-tier rank. This combo is a reliable 1080p and 1440p performer, with 4K requiring settings adjustments.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which preset to use for the best experience. For 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 148.5 FPS, which is more than enough for any refresh rate up to 144 Hz. There is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution, as even the lowest setting (263.4 FPS) is overkill for most displays. The High preset at 213.2 FPS is also excellent for competitive play, but Ultra offers the best visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, the recommendations shift slightly. The Ultra preset yields 95.6 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS and suitable for most players, but the High preset at 131.3 FPS provides a better frame rate headroom for fast-paced tactical action. The Medium preset at 149.1 FPS is the best balance for those who prioritize frame rate over visual quality, as it is nearly identical to High in performance but with lower graphical demands. The Low preset (166.7 FPS) is unnecessary unless the user has a 165 Hz or higher monitor and wants maximum frame pacing.

For 4K, the choices are more constrained. The Ultra preset at 47.1 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for a smooth experience. The High preset at 72.5 FPS is the minimum recommendation for playable performance, while the Medium preset at 74.6 FPS offers a slight improvement. The Low preset at 89.6 FPS is the safest bet for 4K, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Based on the data, the best overall experience for this combo is 1440p High, which balances visual quality with a 131.3 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance is consistently high across all presets. The Low setting averages 263.4 FPS, Medium averages 232.8 FPS, High averages 213.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 148.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 114.9 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant cost on the GPU, but even the lowest result is well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 166.7 FPS for Low, 149.1 FPS for Medium, 131.3 FPS for High, and 95.6 FPS for Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a gradual decline, with the Ultra preset being nearly 73 FPS slower than Low. This resolution is where the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM starts to matter, as the Ultra preset’s higher texture demands reduce performance by 42.6% compared to Low.

At 3840x2160, the results are 89.6 FPS for Low, 74.6 FPS for Medium, 72.5 FPS for High, and 47.1 FPS for Ultra. The Low preset is the only one that exceeds 90 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the only one that falls below 60 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is 25.4 FPS, which is a steep penalty for the highest quality settings. The data shows that 4K is viable only with reduced settings, while 1080p and 1440p offer much more flexibility.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F plays a supporting role in this combo, but its specifications are important to understand. The CPU features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It has 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the measured FPS data does not specify which memory type was used. The CPU’s benchmark scores are strong for its class: the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 21279, and the single-core score is 3004, which indicates solid per-thread performance for gaming.

In Ready Or Not, the CPU’s role is evident from the 1080p Low result of 263.4 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower settings, as it can feed frames to the GPU faster than the GPU can render them. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 7314 and the passmark_multithread score of 25032 confirm that the CPU has substantial multi-threaded capabilities, which helps in scenes with many AI-driven enemies or complex physics. However, the 1080p Ultra result of 148.5 FPS is lower than the Low result, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor when settings are increased.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 82 among all CPUs places it above average, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13620H (0.1% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (0.5% slower). This means the i5-13400F is performing exactly as expected. For this game, the CPU is not the weak link; the data shows that the GPU’s limitations at 4K are the main constraint. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and 10 nm process node also suggest efficient operation, which is a benefit for system builders. Overall, the i5-13400F provides ample performance for the RTX 4060, and the combo’s mid-tier rank is primarily due to the GPU’s position in the market.