Ready Or Not

# Ready Or Not with Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a remarkably consistent frame rate curve across Ready Or Not's three tested resolutions, with the data showing a clear shift from CPU-bound behavior at 1080p to GPU-bound behavior at 4K. This combination ranks 983rd out of 1748 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database, and the measured results indicate that this pairing is well-balanced for a tactical shooter that rewards sustained frame rates over raw peak performance.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals the classic signature of a system transitioning from CPU to GPU limitation. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 212.4 FPS, while dropping to Low settings at the same resolution yields 265.6 FPS — a difference of 53.2 FPS that suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck, as the Core i5-14400F's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for this title's AI-driven scenarios.

Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 131.9 FPS, which represents a 37.9% reduction from the 1080p High result. This drop is substantial but expected, as the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width begin to feel the pressure of higher pixel counts. The Low preset at 1440p maintains 170.7 FPS, still comfortably above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many competitive players target, and the Medium preset at 144.8 FPS confirms that the GPU has enough headroom to handle mid-tier settings without significant compromise.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more pronounced. High settings yield 71.5 FPS, which is a 45.8% drop from the 1440p High result. The Low preset at 4K produces 89.7 FPS, while Medium sits at 77.7 FPS. This narrowing of the gap between Low and High at 4K — only 18.2 FPS separates them, versus 53.2 FPS at 1080p — is a clear indicator that the RTX 4060 has become the limiting component. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 50.2 FPS, which is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this setting is reserved for players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate stability.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows show that the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all three resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 233.4 FPS, which is 20.5% lower than Low but still provides a massive margin above any display's refresh rate, while the visual improvements over Low are substantial in a game where spotting suspects through dark corridors and reflective surfaces matters. At 1440p, Medium's 144.8 FPS aligns almost perfectly with a 144 Hz display, making it the optimal choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

For 4K users, the data suggests that Medium is the maximum viable setting, as it produces 77.7 FPS — comfortably playable, though the jump to High at 71.5 FPS costs only 6.2 FPS and may be worth it for players with VRR displays. The Ultra preset at 4K's 50.2 FPS is difficult to recommend unless the player accepts sub-60 FPS gameplay, and the drop from High's 71.5 FPS to Ultra's 50.2 FPS represents a 29.8% performance penalty for what is typically a marginal visual improvement in a game with heavy use of dynamic lighting and shadow effects.

At 1080p, Ultra's 148.6 FPS remains viable for 144 Hz displays, but the 63.8 FPS gap between Ultra and Medium at this resolution suggests that the extra GPU load from Ultra settings is not justified when Medium already surpasses the refresh rate of most monitors. The data indicates that Medium at 1080p or 1440p is the sweet spot, while High at 4K is the recommended ceiling for that resolution.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060's specifications directly explain the observed scaling behavior. With a boost clock of 2460 MHz, 3072 shading units, and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit bus providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, this GPU is designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming rather than 4K. The memory configuration is particularly relevant for Ready Or Not, as the game's detailed environments and numerous interactive objects can stress VRAM capacity, though the measured results show that 8 GB is sufficient at all tested settings.

The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 24 RT cores indicate that the card is capable of handling the game's lighting effects, though the data suggests that the RTX 4060's rasterization performance is the primary driver of frame rates. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are modest figures that explain why 4K Ultra proves challenging, as the GPU must process four times the pixels of 1080p while maintaining the same texture sampling rates.

The 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181, places the RTX 4060 in a competitive position against peers like the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (which scores 23321, a 0.6% difference) and the Intel Arc B580 (which scores 23021, a 0.7% difference). The GPU's 115 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU requirement indicate that it operates within a power envelope that allows sustained boost clocks, which is reflected in the consistent frame rates across the measured configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 983 out of 1748 total combinations places it in the 56th percentile of tested systems, which is a solid result for a mid-range pairing. The CPU's own percentile ranking of 88th among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 32508, shows that the Core i5-14400F is a strong performer, sitting within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-12800H (32513) and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32584), while slightly outperforming the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32446).

The GPU's 66th percentile ranking is the weaker link in this combination, and the data suggests that the CPU has more headroom than the GPU at higher resolutions. This is evident in the frame rate scaling: at 1080p, the combo achieves 265.6 FPS on Low settings, which is a CPU-limited result given that the RTX 4060 would typically produce lower frame rates in such scenarios. The 983rd rank reflects this imbalance, as combinations with more powerful GPUs would achieve higher scores in this GPU-intensive title.

The nearestRivals data for the GPU shows that the RTX 4060 is closely matched with its competitors, with the GTX 780 Ti scoring 23338 (0.7% higher) despite being a much older architecture. This indicates that the RTX 4060's performance is well-established, and the combo's ranking is primarily determined by the GPU's position rather than any CPU bottleneck. The 1748 total combos in the database include many higher-end pairings, so the 983rd rank is a reasonable outcome for a system that targets 1440p gaming as its primary use case.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The data shows that Medium settings at 2560x1440 produce 144.8 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz displays. At 1920x1080, Medium yields 233.4 FPS, providing substantial headroom for high refresh rates, while 4K Medium at 77.7 FPS is the maximum playable configuration.

Q: Can this combination handle 4K gaming in Ready Or Not?

A: Yes, but with limitations. The measured results show that High settings at 4K produce 71.5 FPS, and Medium yields 77.7 FPS. Ultra is not recommended, as it drops to 50.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 23181 is within 0.7% of the Intel Arc B580 (23021) and 0.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321). The GTX 780 Ti scores 23338, which is 0.7% higher, indicating that the RTX 4060 performs near the top of its class.

Q: Why does the frame rate drop so much from 1080p to 4K?

A: The RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width limit its 4K performance. The data shows that High settings drop from 212.4 FPS at 1080p to 71.5 FPS at 4K, a 66.3% reduction, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Core i5-14400F limiting the RTX 4060's performance?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears to have headroom, as Low settings produce 265.6 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as all settings show similar frame rates. The CPU's 88th percentile ranking and 10 cores, 16 threads provide sufficient processing power for this game.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for these components?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has a launch MSRP of $196, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has a launch MSRP of 299 USD.