Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter built around methodical close-quarters combat, presents an interesting stress profile for the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination. The measured frames per second data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly capable at standard resolutions, but the scaling curve from 1080p to 4K exposes where the performance ceiling truly lies. The data indicates a pairing that prioritizes raw frame generation over fidelity, with the CPU appearing to hold the reins at lower resolutions while the GPU takes over the burden as pixel count rises.

Resolution Scaling

The progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 shows a dramatic shift in system bottleneck behavior. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 406.4 FPS, which is a staggering figure that suggests the game engine is being fed far more frames than the visuals require. This high frame rate is a clear indicator that the Intel Core i5-14600K, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, is capable of immense processing power that the game cannot fully utilize at this resolution. Jumping to 1440p Low reduces the frame rate to 257.8 FPS, a 36.5% drop that shifts the load towards the GPU. The trend continues to 4K Low, where the average FPS falls to 132.4, representing a 48.6% reduction from the 1440p figure. This sharp decline shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER, while a formidable piece of hardware, is finally being tasked with a workload that limits the frame output.

The story becomes more nuanced when examining the higher quality presets. At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 230.4 FPS. Scaling this to 1440p Ultra yields 146.7 FPS, a 36.3% drop that is nearly identical to the relative decrease seen in the Low preset. However, the most significant bottleneck appears when moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra, where the average FPS plummets to 75.3 FPS, a 48.7% reduction. This data implies that while the CPU is the primary driver of frame rates at 1080p, the GPU becomes the sole limiting factor at 4K Ultra. The system's ability to maintain over 100 FPS at 4K High (106.3 FPS) suggests that the 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's assets, but the sheer pixel shading workload at 4K Ultra proves too demanding for the 7168 shading units to maintain the same headroom as lower settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience hinges on the target resolution. For 4K displays, the High preset appears to be the sweet spot, delivering an average of 106.3 FPS. This is a significant 41.2% performance increase over the Ultra preset's 75.3 FPS, while the visual difference between High and Ultra in a fast-paced tactical shooter is often less impactful than the frame rate stability. The data suggests that choosing High at 4K provides a smooth, playable experience without the steep performance penalty of Ultra.

For 1440p users, the Medium preset offers a compelling balance, achieving 226.2 FPS. This is only 12.3% slower than the Low preset's 257.8 FPS, but it likely provides substantially better visual fidelity. Pushing to High at 1440p still yields a very high 205.1 FPS, which is also an excellent choice for those prioritizing visual quality without sacrificing responsiveness. The Ultra preset at 1440p, while producing a still-playable 146.7 FPS, represents a 35.2% drop from High, making it a less efficient choice for the performance cost. At 1080p, the choice is less critical; even the Ultra preset's 230.4 FPS exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors, so players can freely select Ultra, though Medium's 354.6 FPS will be preferable for competitive play.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested combinations for Ready Or Not, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-14600K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 332 out of 1748 combos. This places it comfortably in the top 19% of all tested systems, indicating a high-performance build that outperforms the vast majority of alternatives. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the components, as neither part is a noticeable weak link in the chain. However, the ranking also implies that there are 331 other combinations that produce higher average frame rates, likely featuring more powerful GPUs or CPUs that can push even higher frame caps in this specific title.

The data shows that this combo is more than capable of delivering a high-refresh-rate experience at 1440p and a solid 4K experience, which is a strong result for a tactical shooter. The rank of 332 suggests that while it is not the absolute top-tier setup, it is a very strong contender that will not struggle with the game's requirements. The percentile ranking of the CPU (93rd) and GPU (84th) individually supports this, showing that both components are above average in the broader hardware landscape, but the game's performance is ultimately capped by the combination's collective throughput.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average FPS for the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination:

• 1920x1080: The system shows extreme proficiency at this resolution. The Low preset achieves an average of 406.4 FPS. The Medium preset produces 354.6 FPS, and High drops to 325.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still outputs 230.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra results in a 43.3% performance decrease, but all presets provide frame rates far beyond what is necessary for smooth gameplay.
• 2560x1440: Performance remains very high. Low averages 257.8 FPS, Medium 226.2 FPS, and High 205.1 FPS. Ultra is the only preset to dip below the 200 FPS mark, with an average of 146.7 FPS. The transition from Low to Ultra here represents a 43.1% drop in performance, a consistent pattern with the 1080p results.
• 3840x2160: This is where the GPU begins to show its limits. Low still produces a very playable 132.4 FPS, and Medium follows at 118.9 FPS. High is also viable at 106.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 75.3 FPS, a significant 43.1% reduction from the Low preset. The relative performance gap between presets remains consistent, but the absolute frame rates at 4K are substantially lower than at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Ready Or Not?

A: The highest average FPS is 406.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system handle 4K Ultra settings in this game?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. The measured average FPS for 4K Ultra is 75.3, which is playable but not as smooth as lower settings. For a more comfortable margin, the 4K High preset offers 106.3 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K on the High preset?

A: Moving from 1920x1080 High (325.3 FPS) to 3840x2160 High (106.3 FPS) results in a 67.3% reduction in average frame rate.

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

A: The data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the frame rate is 406.4 FPS, which is an extremely high output that indicates the game engine is not fully GPU-bound at that resolution and is instead limited by the CPU's instruction throughput.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the Medium and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 226.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 146.7 FPS. This is a 35.1% performance decrease when switching to Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested systems for this game?

A: The combination ranks 332nd out of 1748 tested combos, placing it in the top 19% of all systems tested for Ready Or Not.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core processor with 20 threads, built on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz, which can boost up to 5.30 GHz. In the context of Ready Or Not, this CPU shows its strength in pushing extremely high frame rates at lower resolutions. The measured 406.4 FPS at 1080p Low is a direct result of the CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its benchmark scores such as 4642 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The 20 threads also ensure that the game's background AI and physics calculations do not cause frame dips, maintaining stability.

The data indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at 4K resolution. The frame rate drops from 132.4 FPS at 4K Low to 75.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, a change that is driven by the GPU's rendering workload, not the CPU. The CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates even at 1080p Ultra (230.4 FPS) shows that it has more than enough headroom to feed the GPU in this title. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and the high boost clock are key factors in this performance, allowing for fast data access and rapid instruction execution. The CPU's percentile rank of 93 against all CPUs underscores its high performance, and it sits alongside rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which has a similar average score, confirming its position as a top-tier gaming processor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. It operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. The GPU is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. In Ready Or Not, the GPU's role becomes the primary determinant of performance at 4K resolution. The transition from 1440p High (205.1 FPS) to 4K High (106.3 FPS) represents a 48.2% drop, which is a direct consequence of the increased pixel shading workload.

The GPU's VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's assets, as there is no evidence of a memory bottleneck at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS is 75.3. However, the 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is ultimately the limiting factor at the highest settings. The benchmark results show the GPU's rank is in the 84th percentile, and it performs similarly to the NVIDIA RTX A6000 in average scores. The data shows that while the GPU is extremely powerful for 1440p gaming, offering frame rates above 200 FPS on High settings, it is the component that caps the system's performance at 4K Ultra, preventing the frame rate from reaching the high levels seen at lower resolutions.