Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 pairing delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Ready Or Not, but the data shows it struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with high visual fidelity. This combination ranks in the bottom 20% of all tested combos for this tactical shooter, yet the measured results reveal that the GPU is often the limiting factor, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU's six threads can hold back the frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Ready Or Not with this combo?

A: The measured data shows 1920x1080 delivers the highest frame rates, with an average of 207.8 FPS on Low settings. At 2560x1440, the average drops to 127.5 FPS on Low, which is still very playable. 3840x2160 is only viable on Low settings, where the average is 69.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 6600's average benchmark score of 25235 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon 890M, which scores 25246 (a 0% delta). It is 0.2% ahead of the RX 580 2048SP and 0.2% behind the RX 6700M. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the closest competitor from the other camp, scoring 25120, which is 0.5% lower than the RX 6600.

Q: Is the Core i5-9400 a bottleneck for the RX 6600 in this game?

A: Benchmark data shows the i5-9400 has a 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-10305, scores 2300, which is 0.2% lower. In Ready Or Not, the gap between Low and High settings at 1080p is 47 FPS (207.8 vs 160.8), but at 4K the gap narrows to 12.7 FPS (69.5 vs 56.8), suggesting the CPU is more of a limiting factor at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 160.8 FPS, while Ultra averages 112.8 FPS. This represents a 48 FPS drop for the increased visual quality. The Medium preset sits between them at 178.1 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Ready Or Not?

A: Only with significant compromises. The data shows a 36.6 FPS average on Ultra at 3840x2160, which is not smooth. Lowering to Medium yields 58.3 FPS, and High gives 56.8 FPS. The only 4K setting that breaks 60 FPS is Low, at 69.5 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1411 out of 1748 total tested combinations for Ready Or Not, placing it in the lower percentile of systems. This ranking reflects its overall position in the database, though the measured FPS data shows it is still capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical factor for texture-heavy tactical shooters like Ready Or Not. The GPU's boost clock of 2491 MHz and game clock of 2044 MHz are the primary drivers of its rasterization performance, with the base clock set at 1626 MHz.

The GPU's role in the measured results is most apparent when examining the scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is a massive 95 FPS (207.8 vs 112.8). This wide gap indicates that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution and is not the primary constraint. However, at 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra shrinks to 32.9 FPS (69.5 vs 36.6), showing that the GPU is being pushed to its limits and becomes the dominant bottleneck.

The RX 6600's 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s. These specifications translate to an FP32 performance of 8.928 TFLOPS. In the context of Ready Or Not, the data suggests that the GPU can comfortably handle 1440p with High settings, achieving 105.9 FPS, but at 4K, even the Medium preset only reaches 58.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Benchmark results place the RX 6600 in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 890M, has a nearly identical average score of 25246, while the RX 580 2048SP sits just 0.2% behind. This parity in synthetic tests does not fully translate to the game's measured results, which show the RX 6600 providing a very playable experience at 1080p and 1440p across most settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a six-core, six-thread processor from the Coffee Lake generation, built on Intel's 14 nm process. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.10 GHz are modest by modern standards, and the 9 MB of shared L3 cache is a key resource for game logic and AI calculations. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 42.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

The CPU's role in Ready Or Not becomes evident when analyzing the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS on Low settings is 207.8, which is an extremely high value. However, the jump to Medium (178.1 FPS) and High (160.8 FPS) shows a diminishing return as the GPU takes on more work. This pattern suggests that at 1080p, the i5-9400's six threads are capable of feeding the RX 6600 enough data to reach very high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high, with Low averaging 127.5 FPS and High averaging 105.9 FPS. The gap between these settings is 21.6 FPS, which is smaller than the 47 FPS gap at 1080p. This narrowing gap indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases. At 3840x2160, the CPU's influence is minimal, as the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with all settings producing averages between 36.6 and 69.5 FPS.

The i5-9400's benchmark scores show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 7969 and a single-core score of 1125. Its average benchmark score of 2305 places it in the 50th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-10305, scores 2300, which is 0.2% lower, while the Intel Xeon E-2134 scores 2295, a 0.4% difference. These results indicate that the i5-9400 is an average performer, and in a game like Ready Or Not, which may rely on single-thread performance for certain tasks, the 4.10 GHz boost clock is a valuable asset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 1411 out of 1748 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This places it in the bottom 19% of all configurations in the database. While this ranking might sound poor, it is important to interpret it within the context of the measured FPS data.

The low rank is primarily due to the CPU's modest performance relative to modern processors. The i5-9400's 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it sits at the median, but in a game like Ready Or Not, which benefits from higher core counts and faster clock speeds, this places the combo behind many newer systems. The RX 6600, with its 69th percentile GPU ranking, is a stronger component and helps boost the overall experience.

Despite the low combo rank, the measured data shows that this system is far from inadequate. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves over 112 FPS on all settings, which is excellent for a tactical shooter. At 2560x1440, it maintains over 72 FPS on all settings, which is also very good. The combo only falls below 60 FPS at 3840x2160 on Medium, High, and Ultra settings, which is an expected limitation for this hardware tier.

The data also shows that the combo's performance is more consistent at lower resolutions. The gap between the best and worst settings at 1080p is 95 FPS, while at 4K it is 32.9 FPS. This indicates that at 4K, the user is bound by the GPU's capabilities, while at 1080p, the CPU's limitations start to appear at higher settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured data shows the following average FPS values: Low settings produce 69.5 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 58.3 FPS, and High settings are nearly identical at 56.8 FPS. Ultra settings are not viable, with an average of 36.6 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results improve significantly. Low settings average 127.5 FPS, providing a very smooth experience. Medium settings average 114.6 FPS, and High settings average 105.9 FPS. Ultra settings still maintain a playable 72.1 FPS, making 1440p the sweet spot for this combo when using High or Ultra presets.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high. Low settings average 207.8 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate monitors. Medium settings average 178.1 FPS, and High settings average 160.8 FPS. Even Ultra settings produce an average of 112.8 FPS, which is more than sufficient for most displays.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the frame rate drops by roughly 20-25% when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings, and then by another 40-50% when moving from 1440p to 4K. This scaling is typical for a GPU with 8 GB of VRAM and a 128-bit memory bus, as the bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1920x1080 display, the data supports using the High preset as the best balance. The measured 160.8 FPS average is far above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and it offers a significant visual improvement over Medium's 178.1 FPS. If the user prioritizes maximum visual quality, Ultra at 112.8 FPS is still very playable, but the 48 FPS drop from High may not be worth the visual gains.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the clear recommendation, with an average of 105.9 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with good visual fidelity. Ultra is also viable at 72.1 FPS, but the user will notice a 33.8 FPS drop, which could be noticeable in fast-paced firefights. Low settings at 127.5 FPS are only recommended for competitive play where frame rate is the top priority.

For 3840x2160, the only playable option is the Low preset, which averages 69.5 FPS. Medium and High settings are borderline at 58.3 and 56.8 FPS, respectively, and may result in noticeable stutter. Ultra at 36.6 FPS is not recommended for this game. Users with 4K displays should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

In summary, the data suggests that the High preset at 1080p or 1440p provides the best overall experience for this combo. The measured frame rates are consistently above 100 FPS at these resolutions, ensuring smooth gameplay. For users with 4K displays, the Low preset is the only practical choice, and they should be prepared for a significant visual downgrade.