Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers exceptional performance in Ready Or Not, securing the top position among 3,714 tested combinations. The data indicates a system with substantial headroom across all settings and resolutions, making it a benchmark leader for this tactical shooter. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS results to provide clear settings guidance and component-level insights.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows that the High preset offers the most balanced experience across all three tested resolutions, providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining frame rates that exceed the capabilities of most high-refresh-rate displays. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 405 FPS, which is comfortably above the 326 FPS of Ultra, while the jump from Medium (467 FPS) to High represents a modest 13% performance cost for the expected visual fidelity gains. At 1440p, High produces 272 FPS, still leaving ample headroom for demanding scenes, and the 4K High result of 156 FPS remains well within the range of high-refresh-rate 4K monitors.

For competitive play, the Low preset maximizes frame rates at every resolution, with 552 FPS at 1080p, 371 FPS at 1440p, and 212 FPS at 4K. This preset is the clear choice for esports-oriented gameplay where reaction time is paramount. The Medium preset, with its recorded minimum FPS values, provides a more stable frame pacing profile; at 1080p it shows a minimum of 397 FPS, at 1440p a minimum of 267 FPS, and at 4K a minimum of 153 FPS. These minimums indicate that Medium can maintain smooth performance even in demanding scenarios.

The Ultra preset, while visually demanding, still delivers excellent results. At 1080p it achieves 326 FPS, at 1440p it reaches 219 FPS, and at 4K it maintains 125 FPS. Given that Ultra only reduces performance by roughly 20% compared to High at each resolution, users with high-refresh-rate panels can confidently select Ultra for the best image quality. The data suggests that for most players, the High preset represents the optimal balance, but Ultra remains a viable option for those prioritizing visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this configuration, and its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 256-bit bus provides 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory subsystem is more than sufficient for Ready Or Not, which is evident from the consistently high frame rates at 4K resolution. The GPU’s base clock of 2205 MHz and boost clock of 2505 MHz, combined with its 9,728 shading units, deliver the raw compute power required for the game’s tactical environments and lighting effects.

The RTX 4080’s 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores are particularly relevant for a modern title like Ready Or Not, which leverages advanced rendering techniques. While the measured data does not isolate ray tracing performance, the high overall FPS figures suggest the GPU has ample resources for these features. The GPU’s 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate allow it to handle high polygon counts and complex shaders without becoming a bottleneck.

Comparing the GPU’s benchmark scores provides context for its in-game performance. The RTX 4080 scores 34,457 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209 in the average benchmark, a mere 0.1% difference. In Ready Or Not, this translates to the observed 156 FPS at 4K High, demonstrating that the GPU’s theoretical performance aligns closely with real-world results. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 further confirms its DirectX 12 capabilities, which the game utilizes effectively. The data indicates that the RTX 4080 is not the limiting factor in this combination, even at 4K Ultra where it still produces 125 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides robust processing power that complements the RTX 4080 effectively. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, coupled with 20 MB of shared L3 cache, ensure that the CPU can feed the GPU with sufficient data to maintain high frame rates. The Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process, delivers strong single-thread and multi-thread performance, which is critical for Ready Or Not’s AI-driven enemy behaviors and physics simulations.

The CPU’s benchmark results demonstrate its capability. In Cinebench R23, the i5-14400F scores 21,645 in multi-core and 3,055 in single-core tests. Its Passmark multithread score of 25,470 and single-thread score of 3,701 place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, has an average score of 32,233, a marginal 0.1% difference, indicating the i5-14400F is competitively positioned. In the context of Ready Or Not, the CPU’s performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower resolutions.

At 1080p Low, the combination achieves 552 FPS, a result that would be impossible if the CPU were struggling to keep up. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads handle the game’s background processes and AI calculations without issue. The 65-watt TDP and LGA 1700 socket make it an efficient choice, and its support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory provides flexibility. The data shows that the i5-14400F is well-matched to the RTX 4080 for this game, as the performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, indicating a balanced system.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves the #1 rank out of 3,714 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This top ranking is a direct result of the GPU’s high percentile score (86th) and the CPU’s solid performance (83rd percentile), which together create a system with no significant weak points. The data confirms that this combo outperforms all other tested configurations in this game, making it the reference point for high-end performance.

The GPU’s nearest rivals, including the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% difference in average score) and AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (-1.1%), do not come close to matching the in-game results observed here. Similarly, the CPU’s rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% difference), are effectively tied in synthetic benchmarks but do not affect the combo’s top ranking. The 4K High result of 156 FPS is particularly impressive, as it demonstrates that this combo can handle the most demanding resolution with ease.

The rank of 1 out of 3,714 places this combo in the top 0.03% of all tested systems, proof of the RTX 4080’s raw power and the i5-14400F’s efficient design. For users seeking the absolute best experience in Ready Or Not, this combination represents the pinnacle of current hardware performance. The data supports this conclusion unequivocally, with no other combo in the database achieving higher frame rates in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the system’s bottleneck characteristics. At High settings, frame rates drop from 405 FPS at 1080p to 272 FPS at 1440p (a 33% reduction) and then to 156 FPS at 4K (a 43% reduction from 1440p). This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4080 is increasingly becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases, which is expected given the GPU’s role in pixel rendering.

At Low settings, the scaling is more pronounced: 552 FPS at 1080p, 371 FPS at 1440p (33% drop), and 212 FPS at 4K (43% drop). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU’s workload scales linearly with pixel count, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom. The fact that even at 4K Low, the system achieves 212 FPS indicates that the GPU is still not fully saturated, as a lower resolution would yield even higher frame rates if the CPU were the bottleneck.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data, with minimum FPS values recorded. At 1080p, the average is 467 FPS with a minimum of 397 FPS; at 1440p, the average is 314 FPS with a minimum of 267 FPS; and at 4K, the average is 180 FPS with a minimum of 153 FPS. The minimum FPS values track closely with the averages, indicating stable performance without significant frame drops. The 4K Medium result of 153 FPS minimum shows that even in the most demanding scenarios, this combo maintains playable frame rates. The scaling analysis confirms that the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance, with the CPU providing ample support at all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a detailed picture of performance across all settings and resolutions.

1080p:

• Low: 552 FPS average
• Medium: 467 FPS average, 397 FPS minimum, 537 FPS maximum
• High: 405 FPS average
• Ultra: 326 FPS average

1440p:

• Low: 371 FPS average
• Medium: 314 FPS average, 267 FPS minimum, 361 FPS maximum
• High: 272 FPS average
• Ultra: 219 FPS average

4K (2160p):

• Low: 212 FPS average
• Medium: 180 FPS average, 153 FPS minimum, 207 FPS maximum
• High: 156 FPS average
• Ultra: 125 FPS average

These numbers illustrate a system that delivers exceptional performance at every configuration. Even the most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra, maintains an average of 125 FPS, which is above the refresh rate of most standard monitors. The Medium preset at 1080p, with a maximum of 537 FPS, highlights the upper limits of this combo’s capabilities. The data shows a clear hierarchy: Low > Medium > High > Ultra at every resolution, with the performance gap between presets remaining consistent. The minimum FPS values for Medium at each resolution (397, 267, and 153) indicate that the game’s most intense moments still produce smooth gameplay, with no dramatic frame drops observed.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows excellent performance at all resolutions. At 4K High, the combo achieves 156 FPS, while at 1440p High it reaches 272 FPS. For the highest frame rates, 1080p Low delivers 552 FPS. The choice depends on the user’s display capabilities, with 4K being perfectly playable at High settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in this game?

A: The RTX 4080’s average benchmark score is 54,247, which is only 0.1% different from the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 54,209. In practical terms, this means the 4080’s in-game performance is effectively identical to its direct successor, as demonstrated by the top combo ranking.

Q: Is the i5-14400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this title?

A: No. The high frame rates at 1080p Low (552 FPS) and the consistent scaling across resolutions indicate that the CPU is not limiting performance. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking supports its capability to keep pace with the GPU.

Q: What settings should I use for competitive play?

A: The Low preset provides the highest frame rates at every resolution, with 552 FPS at 1080p. For a balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset offers 405 FPS at 1080p, 272 FPS at 1440p, and 156 FPS at 4K.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes. At 4K Ultra, the combo still produces 125 FPS, and at 4K High it achieves 156 FPS. The 4K Medium result shows a minimum of 153 FPS, confirming smooth performance even in demanding scenes.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This combo is ranked #1 out of 3,714 tested combinations, making it the top-performing system in the database for Ready Or Not. No other hardware combination achieves higher frame rates in this game.