Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that demands precision from both the player and the hardware driving it. This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across a range of resolutions and settings. The data reveals a system with immense headroom, particularly at lower resolutions, while highlighting the increasing strain that 4K Ultra places on the GPU. The following breakdown interprets these measured frames per second (FPS) to understand the balance between the CPU and GPU, and what it means for a player seeking a consistent and responsive experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and dramatic scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves a staggering 370 FPS average. This number is so high that it strongly suggests the game is not limited by the graphics card at this resolution; instead, the Intel Core i5-14400F is the primary driver of performance. Moving to 2560x1440 on High settings, the average FPS drops to 234, a significant 136 FPS decrease. This transition indicates that the rendering load is increasing, but the system still has massive performance to spare. The final step to 3840x2160 on High settings sees the average FPS fall to 122, which is still exceptionally smooth but represents a much larger performance cost per pixel.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly telling. The drop from 234 FPS to 122 FPS is a 47.9% reduction in performance. This steep decline is a classic sign that the system has crossed a threshold where the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, is now the limiting component. The pixel count at 4K is over double that of 1440p, and the workload has become far more demanding on the graphics processor. At 1080p, the FPS is likely capped by the CPU's ability to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. At 4K, the GPU's shading and rasterization capabilities become the bottleneck, preventing it from reaching the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions.

Even at the lowest settings, the resolution scaling pattern holds true. At 1080p Low, the system produces 467 FPS, while at 4K Low, it manages 154 FPS. The difference between High and Low settings at 4K is a 32 FPS gap (122 vs. 154), which is smaller than the gap between resolutions. This further supports the conclusion that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor. The data implies that for players with high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p monitors, this combination will deliver an overwhelmingly powerful experience, likely outpacing the display's capabilities. For 4K gaming, the system is still highly capable, but the performance is more dependent on the selected quality preset.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combo in Ready Or Not offers clear guidance on the optimal settings for different display resolutions. The most significant observation is the performance cost of the Ultra preset. At 4K, Ultra yields an average of 86 FPS, a substantial 36 FPS drop from the High preset's 122 FPS. This 29.5% performance penalty for the jump from High to Ultra is considerable. While 86 FPS is playable, it is a notable reduction from the fluidity of High settings. The data suggests that for 4K displays, the High preset is the sweet spot, providing a high average FPS while likely delivering most of the visual enhancements that matter in a tactical shooter.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 234 FPS, while Ultra drops to 164 FPS. Both are exceptionally high frame rates, but the difference is still noticeable. For competitive play, the High preset would be the recommendation to maximize the frame rate and minimize input latency. However, for a more visually immersive experience, Ultra at 164 FPS is still far beyond the threshold of smoothness. The Medium preset at 1440p (257 FPS) offers a marginal FPS increase over High, but the visual quality reduction is likely not worth the small performance gain.

For 1920x1080, the choice is more about matching the monitor's refresh rate. The High preset produces 370 FPS, which is more than enough for even the fastest 360Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 260 FPS would also be an excellent choice, offering the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a frame rate that exceeds most monitors' capabilities. The Medium preset at 407 FPS and Low at 467 FPS are the highest performers, but the visual sacrifices are substantial. The analysis indicates that the High preset is the most balanced choice across all resolutions, offering a strong combination of performance and visual quality without the steep cost of the Ultra settings.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER in Ready Or Not?

A: Based on the FPS data, the CPU appears to be the limiting factor only at 1920x1080, where frame rates reach as high as 467 FPS on Low settings. At higher resolutions like 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the performance drop suggests the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

Q: What is the best resolution to play this game with this hardware?

A: The data shows excellent performance at all tested resolutions. However, 2560x1440 on High settings provides a superb balance, with an average of 234 FPS, offering high visual fidelity and a very high frame rate. 4K is also viable, with 122 FPS on High settings.

Q: How demanding is the Ultra preset on this system?

A: The Ultra preset is significantly more demanding. At 4K, it reduces the average FPS from 122 (High) to 86 (Ultra). At 1440p, it drops from 234 to 164 FPS, and at 1080p, from 370 to 260 FPS. The performance cost is considerable across all resolutions.

Q: Can this combo handle high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p?

A: Yes, overwhelmingly so. The measured average FPS at 1080p ranges from 260 (Ultra) to 467 (Low). This indicates the system can easily support 240Hz or even 360Hz monitors in this game, especially when using High or Medium settings.

Q: How does this specific combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: In the database for Ready Or Not, this combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks at number 315 out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the top 8.5% of all systems.

Q: What is the impact of the Medium preset on performance?

A: The Medium preset offers a performance boost over High. At 4K, it provides 134 FPS (vs. 122), at 1440p it provides 257 FPS (vs. 234), and at 1080p it provides 407 FPS (vs. 370). It also has the only recorded minimum FPS data, with 114 FPS at 4K and 346 FPS at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section details the exact average FPS measurements for the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination in Ready Or Not.

• 3840x2160 (4K)
• Ultra: The average FPS is 86.
• High: The average FPS is 122.
• Medium: The average FPS is 134, with a minimum of 114 and a maximum of 154.
• Low: The average FPS is 154.

• 2560x1440 (1440p)
• Ultra: The average FPS is 164.
• High: The average FPS is 234.
• Medium: The average FPS is 257, with a minimum of 218 and a maximum of 295.
• Low: The average FPS is 295.

• 1920x1080 (1080p)
• Ultra: The average FPS is 260.
• High: The average FPS is 370.
• Medium: The average FPS is 407, with a minimum of 346 and a maximum of 468.
• Low: The average FPS is 467.

The data shows a consistent hierarchy, with FPS increasing as settings are lowered and as resolution decreases. The largest absolute performance gap between settings is observed at 1080p, where the difference between Ultra and Low is 207 FPS. The smallest gap is at 4K, where the difference is 68 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database for Ready Or Not, this specific hardware combination holds a strong position. The comboRankInGame data places it at rank 315 out of 3,714 tested combos. This top 8.5% ranking indicates that the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER are a highly effective pairing for this title, outperforming the vast majority of other systems that have been benchmarked.

This high ranking is expected, given the individual components' performance. The RTX 4080 SUPER sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,209, placing it just behind its non-SUPER counterpart in the nearestRivals data. Similarly, the i5-14400F is in the 83rd percentile for CPUs, with an average score of 32,279. The combination of two components that are both in the top quintile of their respective categories naturally results in a system that ranks very highly in a demanding game like Ready Or Not. The 315th rank suggests that while there are more powerful combinations, this setup is far above the median and provides a premium gaming experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F plays a critical role in achieving the high frame rates seen in this analysis, especially at 1080p. With 10 cores and 16 threads, it's a modern processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645 and a single-core score of 3,055. This single-core performance is particularly relevant for gaming, as many game engines, including those in tactical shooters, rely heavily on one or two primary threads for game logic and physics.

The processor's boost clock of 4.70 GHz is a key enabler for high FPS. At 1080p, where the GPU is not the bottleneck, the CPU's speed determines the upper frame rate limit. The measured 467 FPS at Low settings suggests the i5-14400F is exceptionally capable of feeding the RTX 4080 SUPER, allowing it to run at full capacity. The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is tight; it is a mere 0.2% faster than the Intel Core i9-11900 and 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i7-12800H, according to the nearestRivals data. This indicates that its gaming performance is on par with several other high-end processors.

The 20 MB of shared L3 cache is another factor that contributes to its gaming performance, helping to reduce memory latency. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the CPU's role becomes less about raw FPS generation and more about maintaining a stable frame delivery to avoid hitches. The data shows that even at 4K, the CPU is more than capable of keeping up, as the performance drop is directly attributable to the GPU's increased workload. The i5-14400F is not a limiting factor in this configuration, except potentially for those seeking the absolute highest frame rates at 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the performance powerhouse in this pairing, and its role becomes increasingly dominant as the resolution and settings are raised. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, it has both the capacity and bandwidth (736.3 GB/s) to handle the high-resolution textures and effects in Ready Or Not at 4K. The GPU's specifications are impressive, with 10,240 shading units and 80 RT cores, making it a formidable piece of hardware that ranks in the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

The benchmark results show that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between settings. For instance, at 4K, the drop from High (122 FPS) to Ultra (86 FPS) is a direct consequence of the GPU's workload. The Ultra preset likely introduces more demanding effects like advanced lighting and shadows, which strain the RTX 4080 SUPER. The data shows that the GPU is not able to maintain the same frame rates at 4K Ultra, indicating that this is the most demanding scenario for the hardware.

The GPU's boost clock of 2550 MHz and its Ada Lovelace architecture enable it to deliver the high FPS numbers seen at 1440p and 1080p. It is only when the pixel count becomes enormous at 4K that its limits are truly tested. The nearestRivals data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER is very closely matched with the original RTX 4080, with a negligible 0.1% difference in average benchmark score. This suggests that for this game, the "SUPER" variant offers almost identical performance to its predecessor, with the performance difference being more academic than practical. The GPU's immense power is what allows the CPU to stretch its legs at 1080p, creating a system that is balanced but with a clear shift in bottleneck towards the GPU at higher resolutions.