Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a formidable performance profile in Ready Or Not, with measured frame rates that scale dramatically across resolutions. This combination ranks in the top percentile of tested configurations, demonstrating that the balance between the 10-core CPU and the Ada Lovelace GPU creates a system capable of handling the tactical shooter’s demanding environments with ease, though the data reveals interesting bottlenecks at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling, but with some notable exceptions. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 324.2 FPS at 1080p to 204.3 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of roughly 37%, before settling at 108 FPS at 4K, which represents a further 47% decline from the 1440p figure. This steep curve indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary limiting component as pixel count increases, which is expected given the GPU’s 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus width.

However, the data at Low settings tells a more nuanced story. At 1080p Low, the system produces 411.8 FPS, but this drops to 259.8 FPS at 1440p and 134.1 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop of 37% is nearly identical to the High setting’s proportional decline, suggesting that even at Low settings, the GPU’s rendering pipeline is being saturated. Yet, the fact that the 1080p Low result exceeds 400 FPS indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck at this resolution, as the i5-13400F’s 4.60 GHz boost clock and 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game’s AI and physics calculations.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 230.3 FPS at 1080p falling to 143.4 FPS at 1440p and 76.3 FPS at 4K. This 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K is the largest of any preset, implying that the Ultra settings introduce effects that disproportionately tax the GPU’s 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs. The data suggests that Ready Or Not at Ultra settings is heavily GPU-limited, while the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases, a common pattern in modern shooters.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the i5-13400F and RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 311 out of 1748 tested combos in Ready Or Not, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all configurations. This is a strong showing, though not elite, indicating that there are 310 combos that deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU’s passmark multithread score of 25032 and the GPU’s passmark g3d score of 29995, which together produce the measured FPS across all settings.

When examining the CPU’s nearest rivals, the i5-13400F’s average benchmark score of 25236 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-13620H’s 25201, a delta of just 0.1%. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the desktop i5 offers no meaningful advantage over the mobile i7, despite differences in architecture. Conversely, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D trails by 0.5%, while the AMD EPYC 9474F is ahead by 0.5%, indicating that the i5-13400F sits in a tightly clustered performance band where single-digit percentage differences separate competitors.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 42576 is 0.2% below the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% below the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, but 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X. This tight grouping at the top of the GPU charts means that the 4070 SUPER’s performance in Ready Or Not is competitive with professional-grade cards, though the measured FPS suggests the game favors NVIDIA’s architecture given the 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides 10 cores and 16 threads, a configuration that balances high single-thread performance with sufficient multi-threading for modern games. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 indicate that the CPU excels in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads, which is critical for Ready Or Not’s tactical AI and environmental destruction systems. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache further enhances performance by reducing memory latency, particularly in scenarios with many concurrent AI agents.

At 1080p, the CPU’s influence is evident in the Low preset’s 411.8 FPS, which exceeds the 4K High result by a factor of 3.8. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the i5-13400F’s 4.60 GHz boost clock allows the GPU to operate at its full potential, with the CPU’s 2.50 GHz base clock providing a solid foundation for sustained workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and single-core score of 3004 further confirm that the CPU can handle both the game’s main thread and background processes without becoming a limiting factor.

The data implies that the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases, with the 4K Ultra result of 76.3 FPS being primarily GPU-limited. However, the 1080p Ultra result of 230.3 FPS demonstrates that even with demanding settings, the CPU can drive frame rates well above the 144Hz refresh rate common in gaming monitors. The passmark single-thread score of 3634 suggests that the CPU’s single-core performance is adequate for the game’s primary thread, while the 16 threads provide headroom for streaming and background tasks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings yield 411.8 FPS, Medium delivers 358.7 FPS, High achieves 324.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 230.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 44%, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes significant rendering costs, but even the lowest result is well above the threshold for competitive play.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear step down. Low settings produce 259.8 FPS, Medium delivers 223.1 FPS, High achieves 204.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 143.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only one below 100 FPS, suggesting that this preset at this resolution is the first point where the GPU’s 12 GB memory capacity and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth become limiting.

At 3840x2160, the performance gap between settings narrows proportionally. Low delivers 134.1 FPS, Medium produces 117.9 FPS, High achieves 108 FPS, and Ultra drops to 76.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 43%, nearly identical to the 1080p gap, indicating that the Ultra preset’s overhead scales consistently across resolutions. The 4K Medium result of 117.9 FPS is particularly notable, as it remains above 60 FPS while offering improved visual fidelity over Low.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 411.8 at 1920x1080 with Low settings, while the highest at 4K is 134.1 FPS at Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The i5-13400F’s average benchmark score of 25236 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H’s 25201, and 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D’s 25365 (meaning the AMD is actually ahead by 0.5% in the deltaPct field, as the CPU trails).

Q: Which resolution and settings combination provides the best balance of FPS and visual quality?

A: The 2560x1440 High preset at 204.3 FPS offers a strong balance, as it provides high visual fidelity while maintaining frame rates well above 144Hz, though 4K Medium at 117.9 FPS is also viable for 60Hz displays.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the 411.8 FPS result suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the GPU’s 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance is being fully utilized. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 960 indicates it can feed the GPU efficiently at this resolution.

Q: What is the combo’s rank out of all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 311 out of 1748 tested combos in Ready Or Not, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all configurations.

Q: How does the GPU’s benchmark score compare to professional cards?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 42576 is 0.2% below the NVIDIA RTX A6000’s 42653, but 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X’s 41991.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target display and performance goals. For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 117.9 FPS provides the best balance, as it maintains fluid gameplay while offering improved visuals over Low. The High preset at 108 FPS is also viable, but the 10% performance penalty over Medium may not justify the visual gains for competitive players. The Ultra preset at 76.3 FPS is only advisable for players with 60Hz displays who prioritize maximum visual fidelity.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 204.3 FPS is the recommended choice, as it offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium while remaining well above the 144Hz threshold. The Ultra preset at 143.4 FPS is also acceptable for high-refresh-rate displays, though it sacrifices 30% of the High preset’s performance. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 230.3 FPS is the best option, as it delivers maximum visual quality while still exceeding 240Hz in most cases. The Low preset at 411.8 FPS is only useful for players with 360Hz monitors or those seeking absolute minimal input latency.

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the most consistent performance across all resolutions, with a 29% reduction from Low to Medium at 1080p and a 12% reduction at 4K. This consistency indicates that Medium settings provide a stable baseline for players who want predictable performance across different display configurations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this combo, particularly at higher resolutions where its 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are fully utilized. The GPU’s base clock of 1980 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with 7168 shading units, allow it to handle Ready Or Not’s complex lighting and shadow effects at 4K Ultra, though the 76.3 FPS result at this preset indicates the GPU is pushed to its limits.

The GPU’s passmark g3d score of 29995 and directx_12 score of 110 highlight its DirectX 12 capabilities, which are essential for the game’s modern rendering pipeline. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects and DLSS, though the measured FPS results do not specify whether these features were enabled. The GPU’s 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance is comparable to professional cards like the RTX A6000, which has an average score just 0.2% higher, indicating that the 4070 SUPER offers near-workstation-level performance in this title.

At 4K, the GPU’s 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs become the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 67% reduction in FPS from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is sufficient for the game’s textures at 12 GB capacity, but the 192-bit bus width constrains performance at higher resolutions. The GPU’s 5 nm process node from TSMC and 35,800 million transistors contribute to its efficiency, allowing sustained high clock speeds without thermal throttling. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between presets, with the CPU providing sufficient support to avoid becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios.