Ready Or Not

The benchmark data for Ready Or Not, paired with the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, provides a clear picture of a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The measurements across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K reveal where the performance ceiling sits and how each component contributes to the final frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K shows a steep and consistent drop, indicating that the graphics card becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 223.9 at 1920x1080 to 142.9 at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 36%. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 71.7, which is about 68% below the 1080p result. This pattern is not linear, and the gap between 1440p and 4K is larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p, which points to the RTX 5060’s memory bandwidth and raw compute being stretched thin at higher resolutions.

The Low preset tells a similar story, with 282.9 FPS at 1080p dropping to 177.4 at 1440p and then 95.2 at 4K. The scaling factor from 1080p to 4K is roughly 3x, but the FPS does not hold a 3x ratio; instead, it falls to about one-third of the original value, confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck. Medium and Ultra presets follow the same trajectory. At 4K Ultra, the system manages only 54.8 FPS, which is a substantial dip from the 155.5 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra.

What the data suggests is that the i5-14600KF has enough headroom at lower resolutions to let the RTX 5060 work near its full potential. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, even on Ultra, which implies that the CPU is not holding back the GPU in most scenarios. However, the 4K results show a different dynamic. The 4K High score of 71.7 FPS versus the 4K Low score of 95.2 FPS indicates that graphical settings have a measurable impact, but the resolution itself is the dominant factor. The system is clearly GPU-bound at 4K, as evidenced by the sub-100 FPS figures across all presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its synthetic benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and a single-core score of 4643. In the context of Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter that often relies on single-thread performance for game logic and AI, the high boost clock is particularly relevant.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the i5-14600KF sits close to the Intel Core i5-14600K, with a deltaPct of 0.4, meaning it is slightly ahead in average benchmark score. It also edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X by 0.6% and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 1.4%. The only rival it trails is the AMD EPYC 4345P, which is 0.5% faster. These differences are marginal, suggesting that the CPU’s performance in this game is unlikely to be a differentiator compared to these alternatives.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s role becomes apparent when looking at the 1080p results. At Low settings, the system hits 282.9 FPS, which is a very high number. This suggests that even at lower graphical loads, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames to avoid a major bottleneck. The fact that the 1080p Ultra score of 155.5 FPS is still well above 144 FPS indicates that the CPU has sufficient single-thread capability to maintain high frame rates in this title. The L3 cache of 24 MB shared and the dual-channel memory support likely contribute to this responsiveness, though the data does not isolate these factors.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is 2497 MHz, and it has 3840 shading units. The GPU’s percentile rank against all GPUs is 73, which places it in the upper tier but not the top echelon. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which matches its average benchmark score exactly with a deltaPct of 0, and the NVIDIA Tesla M60, which is 0.5% slower.

The GPU’s performance in Ready Or Not is directly observable in the 4K results. The 4K Ultra average of 54.8 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, which is a clear sign that the 8 GB VRAM and the 128-bit memory interface are struggling with the higher texture and shading demands at that resolution. The 4K High score of 71.7 FPS is better, but still not ideal for a smooth experience on a high-refresh-rate 4K display. In contrast, the 1440p results are much stronger, with the High preset hitting 142.9 FPS and the Medium preset at 154.2 FPS. This suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this GPU, where its compute power and memory bandwidth are better aligned with the game’s requirements.

The RTX 5060’s 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a notable figure, but it does not translate into playable 4K Ultra frame rates in this title. The pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s are the specs that likely govern fill-rate intensive scenes, and the data shows that at 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is also a concern for future titles, but for Ready Or Not specifically, the 4K Low preset at 95.2 FPS shows that reducing settings can mitigate the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-14600KF and RTX 5060 is ranked 867 out of 1748 tested combos for this game. This places it in the middle of the pack, which is a reasonable outcome given the GPU’s performance tier. The rank reflects that while the CPU is strong, the GPU is not a top-tier part, and the overall system is outclassed by combos with higher-end graphics cards.

The data shows that this combo performs best at 1440p, where it can achieve high frame rates on High and Medium presets. At 1080p, it excels, with all presets except Ultra exceeding 220 FPS. The 4K results are the weakest link, with even the High preset failing to reach 80 FPS. This ranking suggests that users with this combo should target 1440p for the best balance of visual quality and performance, rather than pushing for 4K.

The CPU’s high percentile rank of 93 against all CPUs indicates that it is not the limiting factor in this combo. The GPU’s percentile rank of 73 is lower, which aligns with the observed bottleneck at higher resolutions. The combo rank of 867 out of 1748 means that roughly half of the tested systems are faster in this game, which is expected given the RTX 5060’s mid-range positioning.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p on High settings?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 142.9.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 7700 XT?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30109, while the RX 7700 XT scores 30097, resulting in a deltaPct of 0, meaning they are effectively equal.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 71.7 on High and 54.8 on Ultra, indicating that the GPU is the limiting component due to the heavy pixel load.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo based on the data?

A: The 2560x1440 resolution provides the best balance, with High settings achieving 142.9 FPS and Medium at 154.2 FPS, both well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the i5-14600KF compare to the i5-14600K in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% higher than the i5-14600K’s score of 49166.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p on Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 155.5.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this system is at 2560x1440. The High preset delivers an average of 142.9 FPS, which is smooth and visually detailed for a tactical shooter. The Medium preset is slightly faster at 154.2 FPS, but the jump to High is worth the small performance cost for better textures and effects. At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 99.3 FPS, which is still playable, but the difference between High and Ultra is not justified by the frame rate loss.

For users with a 1080p monitor, the High preset at 223.9 FPS is excellent, and even Ultra at 155.5 FPS is above the threshold for high-refresh-rate displays. The Low preset at 282.9 FPS offers no practical benefit unless chasing maximum competitive frame rates, but the visual hit is likely too severe for most players.

At 4K, the data suggests that only the Low preset at 95.2 FPS is acceptable for consistent play, but this undermines the point of 4K resolution. The High preset at 71.7 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 54.8 FPS is below the 60 FPS target. For this combo, 4K is not recommended for a quality experience; sticking to 1440p High is the best approach according to the measured results.