Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that leans heavily on both CPU and GPU throughput, and the Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a balanced, high-frame-rate experience across most settings. The data shows this combo is capable of pushing well past 200 FPS at 1080p on lower presets, while still maintaining playable performance at 4K, making it a versatile pairing for players who prioritize smoothness over absolute visual fidelity. The measured results indicate that this system is best treated as a high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p machine, with 4K reserved for less demanding settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node. It features a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which provides strong single-thread performance critical for game logic and AI in a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not. The processor’s cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. This translates to an 83rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-14400F shows a clear strength in multi-core workloads, scoring 21645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9090 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Its single-core scores are also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2058. The processor’s closest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32233, deltaPct 0.1), the Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, deltaPct 0.2), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354, deltaPct -0.2). These deltas are negligible, indicating the i5-14400F sits in a performance tier where minor differences do not materially alter gaming outcomes.

For Ready Or Not, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage the complex AI behaviors of suspects and civilians. The 16 threads ensure that background tasks and game engine threads do not bottleneck the frame pipeline. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (282 avg) versus 1080p Ultra (157 avg) shows a 125 FPS difference, which suggests that at lower settings, the CPU is capable of pushing frames well beyond what most monitors can display, while at Ultra settings, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The data demonstrates that this CPU is not a limiting factor in this game, as even at 4K Ultra (52 avg FPS), the frame rate is governed by the graphics card, not the processor.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution to play Ready Or Not with this combo for a 144Hz monitor?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 on High settings yields an average of 141 FPS, which sits just below a 144Hz refresh cap. For a more comfortable margin above 144 FPS, 1920x1080 on High produces 224 FPS average, while 1440p on Medium reaches 155 FPS average, which is also suitable for 144Hz displays.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 157 at 1920x1080 Ultra to 52 at 3840x2160 Ultra. This represents a 67% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck at 4K, as the CPU’s performance headroom cannot compensate for the massive pixel count increase.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F a bottleneck for the AMD Radeon RX 7700 in this game?

A: No, the data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 282 FPS average, and at 1080p Ultra, it achieves 157 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at the same resolution is primarily driven by GPU load, and the CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking indicates it has ample headroom to keep up with the GPU’s output.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 155 FPS average with a minimum of 132 FPS and a maximum of 178 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with better visual fidelity than Low (178 FPS) while maintaining a higher frame rate than High (141 FPS) or Ultra (99 FPS). The Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 132 is still above common 120Hz display thresholds.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations for Ready Or Not?

A: The combo ranks 1336 out of 2947 tested combinations, placing it in the 55th percentile of all tested systems. This indicates it performs slightly above the median, which is a strong result given that many tested combos include more expensive or newer hardware.

Q: Does the CPU’s memory support impact performance in this game?

A: The i5-14400F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. While the FACT PACK does not specify which memory type was used during testing, the CPU’s architecture is designed to work with either, and the measured FPS figures represent the actual performance with the tested configuration. The choice of memory type could affect results, but the data provided does not quantify this difference.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset to choose based on your target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. It achieves 246 FPS average with a minimum of 209 FPS and a maximum of 283 FPS. This is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor, and the visual upgrade from Low (282 FPS) is substantial. The High preset at 224 FPS average is also excellent, but Medium provides a slightly higher minimum frame rate headroom. Ultra at 1080p still hits 157 FPS average, which is playable on 144Hz panels, but the jump from High to Ultra likely brings diminishing visual returns for the 67 FPS loss.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the clear winner for most players. It produces 155 FPS average with a minimum of 132 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz displays and even playable on 165Hz monitors. High at 141 FPS average is also good, but the Medium preset’s higher minimum frame rate (132 vs. no data for High) suggests more consistent frame pacing. Ultra at 1440p drops to 99 FPS average, which is still playable but not ideal for competitive play. Low at 178 FPS average is only recommended for players seeking maximum responsiveness over visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals that only the Low preset (93 FPS average) and Medium preset (81 FPS average) provide a smooth experience. High drops to 74 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS average, which may feel sluggish for a tactical shooter where quick target acquisition is essential. For 4K gaming, sticking to Low or Medium is advised, with Medium offering a better visual experience at the cost of 12 FPS compared to Low. The minimum FPS for 4K Medium is 69, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for basic playability, but the 4K Ultra preset’s lack of a minimum FPS figure suggests it may be prone to stutters in intense firefights.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1336 out of 2947 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This places the system in the top 55% of all configurations tested, which is a respectable position given the wide variety of hardware combinations in the database. The rank indicates that this combo outperforms a slight majority of tested systems, but it is not in the top tier reserved for flagship CPUs paired with top-end GPUs.

When examining the GPU’s relative performance, the RX 7700 has a percentile ranking of 58 versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15852. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, deltaPct -0.1), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, deltaPct -1), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, deltaPct 1.1). The small delta percentages (all under 2%) suggest that the RX 7700 is in a tightly contested performance band, and its in-game rank is influenced heavily by the CPU’s ability to feed it frames. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking is notably higher than the GPU’s 58th percentile, which suggests that the processor has more headroom than the graphics card in this pairing.

In practical terms, the combo rank of 1336 means that a significant number of systems with more powerful GPUs (like the RTX 3060 Ti, which is a close rival to the RX 7700) may be held back by weaker CPUs, while this i5-14400F pairing avoids that pitfall. The data shows that the i5-14400F’s nearest CPU rivals (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, Core i9-11900, Ryzen 7 6800HS) all have average scores within 0.5% of each other, indicating that the CPU tier is not the differentiator—the GPU is. Therefore, the 1336 rank is a reflection of the GPU’s mid-tier position, not a deficiency in the CPU.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is a textbook example of GPU-bound behavior. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 246 at 1920x1080 to 155 at 2560x1440, and then to 81 at 3840x2160. This represents a 37% performance loss from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 48% loss from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, which indicates that the GPU is struggling to fill the increasing pixel count as resolution rises.

At Low settings, the pattern is similar but with higher absolute numbers: 282 FPS at 1080p, 178 FPS at 1440p, and 93 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is 33% of the 1080p Low result, which is a severe drop. This does not suggest a CPU limitation, because if the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the consistent drop across all settings presets points squarely at the GPU as the limiting component.

The data for Ultra settings reinforces this conclusion. The FPS goes from 157 at 1080p to 99 at 1440p to 52 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS is barely above the playable threshold, and the game’s tactical nature demands higher frame rates for smooth aiming. The i5-14400F’s boost clock of 4.70 GHz and strong single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055) ensure that it can maintain high frame rates at 1080p, but the RX 7700’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient to maintain high FPS at 4K on higher presets. The GPU’s 58th percentile ranking (with an average score of 15852) is a clear indicator that it is the weaker link in this pairing for high-resolution gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 deliver outstanding frame rates across all presets. The Low preset leads with an average of 282 FPS, followed by Medium at 246 FPS (with a minimum of 209 FPS and a maximum of 283 FPS). High settings achieve 224 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 157 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra is 125 FPS, which is a significant range, but even the lowest value (157 FPS) is well above the 144Hz refresh rate that most competitive gamers target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU beginning to work harder. Low settings produce 178 FPS average, Medium achieves 155 FPS average (with a minimum of 132 FPS and a maximum of 178 FPS), and High delivers 141 FPS average. Ultra is the only preset that falls below 100 FPS, with a 99 FPS average. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, as it allows for high refresh rates on all but the most demanding preset, and even Ultra is playable on 100Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the RX 7700 become apparent. Low settings yield 93 FPS average, which is the only preset that clears the 90 FPS mark. Medium follows at 81 FPS average (with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS), High drops to 74 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS average. The 4K results show a clear hierarchy where the GPU’s 16 GB memory buffer and pixel fill rate (236.1 GPixel/s) are insufficient to handle the combination of high resolution and high detail settings. The minimum FPS of 69 at 4K Medium is the only data point below 70 FPS, indicating that even the more stable presets can dip into less comfortable territory during intense scenes. For 4K gaming, players should prioritize Low or Medium settings to maintain a playable frame rate.