Ready Or Not

# Ready Or Not with Intel Core i5-14600KF + Intel Arc B390

This combination of Intel's Core i5-14600KF processor and Intel Arc B390 integrated graphics lands at rank 2611 out of 2947 tested combos in Ready Or Not, placing it in the lower 11% of all systems measured. The pairing produces playable frame rates at 1080p with medium settings, but the data reveals a substantial bottleneck that becomes increasingly apparent as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2611 out of 2947 tested combinations puts it in the bottom tier of systems capable of running Ready Or Not. This ranking reflects the Intel Arc B390's position in the GPU hierarchy—it sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 1482. The nearest GPU rivals tell a telling story: NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX is just 1.3% ahead, GeForce 800M is 1.5% ahead, GeForce GT 625 OEM is 2.5% ahead, and GeForce GT 710 is 2.7% ahead. These are all legacy or entry-level parts, which contextualizes the B390's performance class.

Meanwhile, the CPU component is far more competitive. The Core i5-14600KF sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49394. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.3% ahead), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% ahead), and Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (0.8% ahead), while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 trails by 0.8%. This massive disparity between CPU and GPU capability suggests the system is almost entirely GPU-limited in this game, which becomes evident in the measured FPS patterns across resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The Core i5-14600KF provides 14 cores and 20 threads, built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and can boost up to 5.30 GHz, which gives it strong single-threaded performance for game logic and AI processing. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps with the frequent data access patterns typical of tactical shooters.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates its capability: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 32544, single-core 4594; Geekbench multi-core reaches 17085, single-core 2445. PassMark results show 38697 for multithread, 4273 for single-thread, and 2449 for physics—the latter being directly relevant to game physics calculations in Ready Or Not's environmental interactions.

Despite this CPU strength, the measured FPS data indicates the processor is not the limiting factor in this system. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 125 FPS average, and at 1080p Ultra it drops to 69 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect less variation between settings at the same resolution. The consistent pattern of FPS dropping as settings increase—even at 1080p—points squarely at the GPU as the constraint. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 9th percentile makes it clear that the i5-14600KF has substantial headroom left untapped in this configuration.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, 24 raster operation units, and 12 ray tracing cores. The GPU runs at a base clock of 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2500 MHz, producing 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 15.36 TFLOPS of FP16 performance. Pixel fill rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and texture fill rate is 120.0 GTexel/s.

The GPU's memory configuration is notable: it uses system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. This means performance can vary significantly based on the system's RAM configuration and speed. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which includes the modern graphics APIs that Ready Or Not can leverage.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the B390 scores 1482, placing it at the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals—GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710—are all significantly older parts with far lower feature sets. The B390's modern architecture and API support help it achieve these scores, but the raw performance ceiling is clearly limited. This GPU is designed for integrated use with an 80 W TDP, and the data shows it struggles to maintain high frame rates in demanding titles like Ready Or Not.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo playable for Ready Or Not at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Medium, the system averages 109 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 125 FPS. At 1080p High, it averages 99 FPS. Both are above the typical 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, making the combo playable at these settings.

Q: How does the GPU bottleneck manifest at higher resolutions?

A: Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings drops the average from 99 FPS to 62 FPS, a 37% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 33 FPS, which is below comfortable playability. The GPU's limited fill rate and shared memory bandwidth become increasingly strained as pixel count grows.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this system?

A: The data shows 1080p Medium provides the best balance, with 109 FPS average and a minimum of 92 FPS. This keeps frame rates well above 60 FPS while offering better visual quality than Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Core i5-14600KF scores 49394 on average, which is 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, but 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245. It sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Does the GPU support modern graphics features needed for Ready Or Not?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc B390 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This includes ray tracing capabilities through its 12 RT cores, though performance limitations may restrict practical use of these features.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 4K Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS and maximum of 41 FPS. The minimum of 30 FPS indicates potential frame drops below playable levels during intense scenes.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU limitation. Starting at 1080p Low with 125 FPS average, the system drops to 79 FPS at 1440p Low (37% reduction) and then to 41 FPS at 4K Low (48% further reduction from 1440p). This scaling is characteristic of a GPU that runs out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth as resolution increases.

At High settings, the progression is 99 FPS (1080p) → 62 FPS (1440p) → 33 FPS (4K), representing a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 47% drop from 1440p to 4K. The consistent ~37% penalty between 1080p and 1440p across settings suggests the bottleneck scales predictably with pixel count rather than being influenced by CPU or memory subsystem constraints.

The Medium settings row provides frame time data that further illustrates the GPU's struggle at 4K: 36 FPS average with a minimum of 30 FPS means the system is right at the edge of playability, and any scene complexity spike could push it below 30 FPS. In contrast, at 1080p Medium, the minimum of 92 FPS shows there is ample headroom even during demanding moments. This scaling behavior confirms the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting component, with the Core i5-14600KF's substantial processing power going largely unused as resolution increases.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data strongly suggests that 1080p Medium is the optimal configuration for this system. It delivers 109 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 125 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery above the 60 FPS threshold. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs only 16 FPS (from 125 to 109) while providing noticeably better visual quality.

At 1440p, Medium settings produce 69 FPS average with a minimum of 58 FPS, which is borderline playable but risks dipping below 60 FPS during intense firefights. The 58 FPS minimum indicates occasional stutter potential. High settings at 1440p average 62 FPS, but without minimum frame data, the risk of drops is unclear. Ultra settings should be avoided at all resolutions—at 1080p Ultra the system averages 69 FPS, which is surprisingly close to High settings but with the highest visual load; at 1440p Ultra it drops to 44 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 23 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable.

For players prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate, 1080p High at 99 FPS average is a reasonable choice, but Medium provides more consistent performance with only a 10% reduction in average FPS. The 4K resolution is only viable at Low settings (41 FPS average), and even then, the experience is marginal. The data indicates a "sweet spot" at 1080p Medium that balances visual quality with smooth, consistent gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 125 FPS average
• Medium: 109 FPS average, 92 FPS minimum, 125 FPS maximum
• High: 99 FPS average
• Ultra: 69 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 79 FPS average
• Medium: 69 FPS average, 58 FPS minimum, 79 FPS maximum
• High: 62 FPS average
• Ultra: 44 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 41 FPS average
• Medium: 36 FPS average, 30 FPS minimum, 41 FPS maximum
• High: 33 FPS average
• Ultra: 23 FPS average

The complete dataset shows a system that is firmly in the entry-level GPU performance tier. The Intel Arc B390's 9th percentile GPU ranking and 1482 3DMark Steel Nomad score predict exactly what the FPS measurements confirm: this combo can handle Ready Or Not at mainstream settings (1080p Medium) with good performance, but higher resolutions and quality presets push it beyond its capabilities. The Core i5-14600KF's 90th percentile CPU ranking ensures the processor is never the limiting factor, making the GPU the sole determinant of playability. For players with this combination, the path to better performance lies in reducing resolution or settings, not in upgrading the CPU—the data shows the processor has enormous headroom waiting to be utilized with a more capable GPU.