Ready Or Not

# Ready Or Not with Intel Core i5-14600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

This combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D produces exceptional performance in Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter that rewards both precision and responsiveness. The measured data across three resolutions and four quality presets shows a system capable of driving even the most demanding settings at high frame rates. With a combo rank of #1 out of 2,947 tested combinations, this pairing represents the top of the benchmark database for this title. The RTX 5090 D, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, dominates the rendering pipeline, while the 14-core i5-14600KF keeps up with the game's CPU demands without becoming a bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling, with the RTX 5090 D's massive compute resources being the primary driver. At High settings, average FPS drops from 449 at 1920x1080 to 284 at 2560x1440, a 36.7% decrease, and then further to 148 at 3840x2160, another 47.9% drop from 1440p. This steep decline across resolutions is expected for a GPU with 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, as the pixel workload grows geometrically with resolution.

The Low preset shows similar scaling behavior: 567 FPS at 1080p, 358 FPS at 1440p (36.9% lower), and 187 FPS at 4K (47.8% lower than 1440p). These consistent percentage drops across different presets indicate that the limiting component shifts predictably with resolution, but the GPU remains the dominant constraint even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 500 FPS. At such high frame rates, the CPU's role becomes more significant, yet the i5-14600KF's 5.30 GHz boost clock and 20 threads handle the load admirably.

The Medium preset, which includes min and max FPS data, shows a 4K average of 163 FPS with a minimum of 139 and maximum of 187. At 1440p, the same preset averages 312 FPS with a range of 265 to 359. The 1080p Medium results show 494 FPS average with a spread from 420 to 568. These ranges indicate frame time consistency, with the minimum values staying within 15-20% of the average, suggesting stable performance even in demanding scenes.

Ultra settings impose the heaviest load, reducing 4K performance to 104 FPS average, 1440p to 199 FPS, and 1080p to 316 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra shows a 37.0% reduction, while 1440p to 4K drops 47.7%. The similarity of these percentages to the other presets confirms that resolution scaling is consistent regardless of quality level, a hallmark of GPU-bound operation where the RTX 5090 D's 176 ROPs and 680 texture mapping units are exercised uniformly.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks first in Ready Or Not, standing above 2,946 other tested combinations. The #1 position out of 2,947 combos is notable because it places this pairing ahead of systems with ostensibly more powerful CPUs or alternative high-end GPUs. The data indicates that for Ready Or Not specifically, the balance between the i5-14600KF and RTX 5090 D is optimal among all tested configurations.

The CPU alone sits at the 90th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 49,394. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database are closely matched: the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49,228 (just 0.3% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49,196 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48,995 (0.8% lower). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49,796, which is 0.8% higher than the i5-14600KF. This close grouping means the CPU is competitive but not decisively ahead of alternatives, making the GPU the differentiator in game performance.

The GPU ranks at the 92nd percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. Its nearest rivals show a strange grouping: the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904 (1.1% lower), while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940 (1.6% higher), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396 (2.1% higher), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605 (2.4% higher). The presence of workstation-class Tesla cards and mobile Radeon GPUs in this comparison reflects the synthetic benchmark's characteristics rather than direct gaming equivalences, but it does show the RTX 5090 D is positioned among the top tier.

When the combo ranking is considered alongside these component-level percentiles, the #1 result in Ready Or Not suggests that the game's engine responds exceptionally well to this specific pairing. The combination's measured FPS data, reaching 567 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrates headroom far beyond typical display refresh rates, indicating the system is rarely the limiting factor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF brings 14 cores and 20 threads to the Ready Or Not workload, arranged in a hybrid architecture from the Raptor Lake-R family. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz can boost up to 5.30 GHz, providing the single-thread performance that tactical shooters often depend on for game logic and AI processing. With a 125 W TDP and the ability to support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, this CPU offers flexibility for system builders.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,544 and a single-core score of 4,594. The Geekbench results show 17,085 multi-core and 2,445 single-core. These numbers place it at the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with the nearest rival AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scoring just 0.3% higher in average benchmark score. The PassMark multi-thread score of 38,697 and single-thread score of 4,273 further confirm its balanced performance profile.

For Ready Or Not, the CPU's role appears to be handling game simulation tasks rather than bottlenecking frame rates. Evidence from the measured FPS data supports this: even at 1080p Low with 567 FPS average, the system is not CPU-limited in a way that prevents high frame rates. The game, being a tactical shooter focused on squad-based operations, likely benefits from the 20 threads for AI pathfinding and scene management, while the high boost clock ensures responsive input handling.

The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 per core provide sufficient memory hierarchy for game data. The dual-channel memory bus, while not the fastest available, supports both DDR4 and DDR5, allowing users to match memory speed to the game's demands. The PassMark data compression score of 485,140 and encryption score of 27,608 indicate strong integer performance, which can matter for game logic operations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers extraordinary performance across all settings. Low settings produce 567 FPS average, Medium averages 494 FPS with a range of 420-568, High averages 449 FPS, and Ultra averages 316 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 44.3% reduction in average FPS, reflecting the increased shading and texture workloads. The Medium preset's minimum of 420 FPS still exceeds the maximum refresh rate of most gaming monitors, making any of these settings viable for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very high. Low averages 358 FPS, Medium averages 312 FPS with a range of 265-359, High averages 284 FPS, and Ultra averages 199 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 36.9% at Low to 37.0% at Ultra, showing consistent scaling. The 1440p Medium minimum of 265 FPS still provides well above 240 Hz refresh rates, suitable for high-end gaming displays.

At 3840x2160, 4K performance remains playable and often exceeds 144 Hz. Low settings average 187 FPS, Medium averages 163 FPS with a range of 139-187, High averages 148 FPS, and Ultra averages 104 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 44.4%, nearly identical to the 1080p percentage, confirming the GPU's scaling behavior. The Ultra preset at 104 FPS average remains smooth for most displays, though users with 144 Hz or higher 4K monitors might prefer Medium or High settings.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data with min and max values at all three resolutions. The 4K Medium minimum of 139 FPS and maximum of 187 FPS show a 48 FPS spread, while 1440p Medium ranges from 265 to 359 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the spread is 420 to 568 FPS. These ranges suggest the game has scenes of varying complexity, but the minimum values remain well within acceptable performance thresholds.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 567 FPS average. Medium settings produce 494 FPS, High produces 449 FPS, and Ultra produces 316 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this system in Ready Or Not?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the system averages 187 FPS on Low, 163 FPS on Medium, 148 FPS on High, and 104 FPS on Ultra. Even the most demanding preset exceeds 100 FPS average.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49,394, sitting 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228), 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196), and 0.8% above the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (48,995). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49,796, which is 0.8% higher.

Q: What is the frame rate range at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system produces an average of 312 FPS, with a minimum of 265 FPS and maximum of 359 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K?

A: The reduction varies by preset. At Low settings, performance drops 67.0% from 567 FPS to 187 FPS. At High settings, it drops 67.0% from 449 FPS to 148 FPS. At Ultra, the drop is 67.1% from 316 FPS to 104 FPS.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This combination ranks #1 out of 2,947 tested combos for Ready Or Not, making it the top-performing pairing in the database for this game.

Settings Recommendations

For users with high refresh rate displays, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 567 FPS, far exceeding any current monitor's refresh rate capability. However, this preset sacrifices visual fidelity for raw speed. The Medium preset at 1080p provides 494 FPS average with a minimum of 420 FPS, still far beyond display capabilities while offering improved visuals over Low. The measured data shows Medium as the balanced choice for 1080p gaming, as the 420 FPS minimum ensures no frame drops below even the most aggressive refresh rates.

At 1440p, Medium settings produce 312 FPS average with a 265 FPS minimum, making it the recommended preset for 240 Hz displays. The High preset at 284 FPS also exceeds 240 Hz but with tighter margins. Ultra at 199 FPS remains suitable for 144 Hz monitors but may not fully utilize 240 Hz panels. For 1440p users with 144 Hz displays, Ultra settings at 199 FPS provide excellent visual quality with ample headroom above the refresh rate.

For 4K gaming, Medium settings at 163 FPS average with a 139 FPS minimum are ideal for 144 Hz displays, as the minimum stays above the refresh threshold. High settings at 148 FPS also work well for 144 Hz, but the minimum FPS data is not provided for this preset. Ultra at 104 FPS is best suited for 60 Hz or 120 Hz displays, where the average frame rate comfortably exceeds the refresh rate. The Low preset at 187 FPS offers the highest 4K performance but with significant visual compromises.

The Medium preset appears as the sweet spot across all resolutions because it provides the only complete min/max data set, demonstrating consistent frame delivery. The 4K Medium minimum of 139 FPS and 1440p Medium minimum of 265 FPS both show that this preset maintains high minimums, avoiding stutter in demanding scenes. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, Medium settings are recommended for 4K and 1440p, while Medium at 1080p provides maximum headroom.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the primary performance driver in this system for Ready Or Not. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, it offers 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth, ensuring texture streaming and scene data never become a bottleneck. The GPU's 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs provide the raw compute needed for the frame rates observed across all resolution and settings combinations.

The GPU's clock behavior shows a base of 2017 MHz and boost of 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz effective 28 Gbps. These clocks, combined with the massive shader array, yield 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores are available for advanced rendering features, though Ready Or Not's measured results likely rely more on traditional rasterization given the tactical shooter genre.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5090 D achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,915, and a PassMark G3D score of 44,065. These results place it at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT at 76,904 (1.1% lower), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78,940 (1.6% higher), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants at 79,396 and 79,605 (2.1% and 2.4% higher respectively).

The GPU's role in Ready Or Not is clearly dominant, as evidenced by the consistent resolution scaling patterns. The 32 GB VRAM capacity far exceeds the game's requirements, preventing any memory-related performance drops even at 4K Ultra. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that the game's textures and geometry load quickly, contributing to the high minimum frame rates observed in the Medium preset data. With a TDP of 575 W and a suggested PSU of 950 W, this GPU demands substantial power delivery, but the measured frame rates justify the hardware investment for users seeking the top combo ranking in this game.