Ready Or Not

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Ready Or Not with the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers 180.5 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 114.4 FPS, a reduction of roughly 37%. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 57.3 FPS, which is about 68% below the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates the RTX 2060 SUPER becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Low produces 225.6 FPS while Ultra manages 124.6 FPS — a difference of 101 FPS. At 1440p, the spread is 140.3 FPS versus 77.7 FPS, a 62.6 FPS gap. By 4K, Low hits 71.4 FPS and Ultra drops to 39.8 FPS, a 31.6 FPS difference. The shrinking absolute gap at 4K suggests the GPU is so heavily loaded that even reducing settings cannot fully compensate for the pixel throughput demands.

The 4K Ultra result of 39.8 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold. This makes 4K Ultra effectively unplayable for smooth tactical gameplay. The 4K Medium result of 65.4 FPS and High result of 57.3 FPS sit near the playability boundary, with Medium barely crossing it. At 1440p, every settings tier stays above 77 FPS, and the Ultra preset at 77.7 FPS remains comfortably playable. At 1080p, even the most demanding Ultra preset delivers 124.6 FPS, leaving substantial headroom.

The scaling behavior reveals that this combination is balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the CPU providing enough throughput to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory over a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1440p but becomes strained at 4K. The data shows diminishing returns from lowering settings at 4K — dropping from Ultra to Low only recovers 31.6 FPS, whereas the same settings change at 1080p recovers 101 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF brings 14 cores and 20 threads to this pairing, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This Raptor Lake Refresh part, built on Intel's 10 nm process, has a 24 MB shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Its benchmark scores are substantial: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and single-core score of 4643, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 15636 and single-core score of 2778. The PassMark multithread score of 38697 and single-thread score of 4273 further confirm strong all-around performance.

The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 93 places it well above most desktop processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K with an average score of 49166 and a deltaPct of 0.4, meaning the 14600KF is essentially tied with it. The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 49595 (deltaPct -0.5), the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 49062 (deltaPct 0.6), and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698 (deltaPct 1.4). These margins are all within 1.4%, indicating the 14600KF sits in a highly competitive performance band.

In Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter with complex AI and environmental interactions, the CPU's role is significant. The high single-thread performance from the 5.30 GHz boost clock helps maintain consistent frame pacing during intense firefights. The 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample parallel processing for the game's simulation logic, AI pathfinding, and physics calculations. The PassMark physics score of 2449 and floating point math score of 93048 indicate strong computational throughput that benefits this genre.

However, the measured FPS data shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 225.6 FPS result suggests the CPU can push far beyond what the GPU can render at higher settings. The CPU is not the limiting factor in any of the measured configurations — the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 63, significantly lower than the CPU's 93, confirms this imbalance. For players using this combo, the CPU has substantial headroom for future GPU upgrades without creating a new bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Ready Or Not at 4K smoothly?

A: At 4K, the only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS average is Low settings at 71.4 FPS. Medium hits 65.4 FPS, High drops to 57.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39.8 FPS. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 4K, you must use Low or Medium settings.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. Every settings tier at 1440p stays above 77 FPS, with High delivering 114.4 FPS and even Ultra maintaining 77.7 FPS. This provides excellent visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 19774, placing it 0.3% above the GTX TITAN (19706), 0.5% above the RTX 2070 (19680), 0.8% above the Quadro K5200 (19623), and 1.3% above the Tesla K40m (19519). These are very tight margins, indicating the 2060 SUPER performs essentially on par with the RTX 2070 in general benchmarks.

Q: Will the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The CPU's percentile rank of 93 versus the GPU's rank of 63 indicates the processor is much stronger relative to its peers. The 1080p Low result of 225.6 FPS shows the CPU can drive frame rates far beyond what the GPU can render at higher settings.

Q: Is the 14600KF significantly better than the 14600K?

A: No. The 14600KF's average benchmark score of 49367 is only 0.4% higher than the 14600K's 49166. This is a negligible difference, effectively making them equal in real-world performance.

Q: What settings should I avoid with this hardware?

A: Avoid 4K Ultra, which produces only 39.8 FPS average. Even 4K High at 57.3 FPS is borderline for a tactical shooter where quick reactions matter. Stick to 1440p or lower for the Ultra preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 225.6 FPS average, Medium reaches 194.1 FPS, High hits 180.5 FPS, and Ultra manages 124.6 FPS. All four presets exceed 120 FPS, with Low nearly doubling the Ultra result. This resolution provides massive performance headroom, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but the gap between presets narrows. Low delivers 140.3 FPS, Medium reaches 122.1 FPS, High produces 114.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 77.7 FPS. The Ultra preset still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin, and the High preset at 114.4 FPS is excellent for competitive play. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 44.6% performance loss, reflecting the GPU's growing workload.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 SUPER begins to struggle. Low produces 71.4 FPS, Medium reaches 65.4 FPS, High drops to 57.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39.8 FPS. Only Low and Medium presets exceed 60 FPS, and even Low falls short of the 1440p Ultra result. The performance cliff between Medium and High at 4K is notable: a 8.1 FPS drop, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 17.5 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that disproportionately tax the GPU at high pixel counts.

The full dataset shows a consistent pattern: lowering settings recovers more performance at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the Low-to-Ultra spread is 101 FPS. At 1440p, it narrows to 62.6 FPS. At 4K, it shrinks to 31.6 FPS. This indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU's fixed rendering capabilities become the dominant constraint, and settings adjustments have diminishing returns.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1306 out of 1748 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This places it in the lower-mid range of all tested configurations, ranking below the 75th percentile of the database. The rank reflects the GPU's modest performance tier — the 2060 SUPER sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is much stronger at the 93rd percentile.

This ranking disparity highlights an imbalanced pairing. The CPU's performance class is significantly higher than the GPU's, meaning the system's overall gaming capability is held back by the graphics card. In games like Ready Or Not that scale well with GPU power, this combo leaves CPU performance on the table. The 1080p results, where the CPU can stretch its legs, show frame rates above 180 FPS on High settings — far beyond what most displays can show.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The 4K results, particularly at Ultra settings, place this combo below many alternatives with stronger GPUs. For builders considering this pairing, the data suggests it excels in esports-style play at lower resolutions but falls behind in high-resolution, high-detail scenarios. The rank of 1306 out of 1748 indicates that roughly three-quarters of tested combos deliver better overall performance in this game.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080 displays, the Ultra preset at 124.6 FPS is the clear choice. This provides the best visual quality while maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold, with enough headroom for demanding scenes. Even if frame rates dip during intense firefights, the buffer from 124.6 FPS average ensures smooth gameplay. Players with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors may prefer High settings at 180.5 FPS to maximize refresh rate utilization, sacrificing some visual fidelity for a 55.9 FPS gain.

At 2560x1440, the High preset offers the best balance at 114.4 FPS. This delivers strong visual quality while keeping frame rates comfortably above 100 FPS. The Ultra preset at 77.7 FPS is viable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over raw smoothness, but the 36.7 FPS drop from High to Ultra is substantial. Medium at 122.1 FPS is the choice for competitive play, providing a 7.7 FPS improvement over High with modest visual compromises.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 65.4 FPS is the recommended starting point. It stays above 60 FPS and provides acceptable visual quality. The Low preset at 71.4 FPS offers a small performance buffer for demanding scenes, while High at 57.3 FPS risks dropping below playable thresholds during action. The Ultra preset at 39.8 FPS should be avoided entirely — the visual improvements do not justify the 25.6 FPS loss from Medium.

The data indicates that for most players, 1440p High is the optimal configuration for this hardware. It delivers 114.4 FPS average, which is smooth for a tactical shooter, while maintaining the visual detail necessary for spotting enemies at distance. For those with 1080p monitors, Ultra is the unambiguous choice. For 4K displays, Medium is the only sensible option, and players should accept the visual compromises required to maintain playable frame rates.