Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a highly playable experience in Ready Or Not, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The measured data indicates that the combination is capable of delivering high frame rates across all tested configs, though the margin between settings narrows significantly as resolution increases.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling in Ready Or Not follows a predictable pattern for this combo, with frame rates decreasing consistently as pixel count rises. At 1080p, the Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 produce frame rates that range from 138 FPS at Ultra settings to 247 FPS at Low settings. Moving to 1440p, those figures drop to a range of 87 FPS (Ultra) to 156 FPS (Low). At 4K, the range narrows to 45 FPS (Ultra) to 81 FPS (Low).

The scaling factor between 1080p and 4K reveals the workload distribution. At Low settings, the drop from 247 FPS to 81 FPS represents a 67% reduction in frame rate, which is a substantial hit but still leaves the game playable. At High settings, the drop is from 196 FPS to 65 FPS, a 67% reduction as well. The consistency of this percentage across settings suggests that the rendering workload scales uniformly with resolution, which points to the GPU being the limiting factor rather than the CPU.

The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU’s capabilities may be holding back the GPU in some scenarios. The difference between Low and Medium at 1080p is 32 FPS (247 vs 215), while at 4K the same settings gap is only 10 FPS (81 vs 71). This compression of performance differences at higher resolutions is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, where the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become the dominant constraints.

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 45, which is below the 60 FPS threshold generally considered smooth for tactical shooters. However, the 4K Medium setting produces an average of 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS, which indicates that the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth on the RX 9060 are sufficient for this game at that resolution when settings are moderated.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1695 out of 2947 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places the combo in the top 43% of all tested configurations, which is a solid result given the component choices. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 47, meaning it performs better than 47% of all CPUs in the database, while the GPU’s percentile is 59.

The GPU’s benchmark scores help contextualize its standing. The RX 9060 achieves a PassMark G3D score of 17631 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 (a delta of -0.7%), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700, which scores 15852 (a delta of 1%). This indicates that the RX 9060 is positioned very close to the RTX 3060 Ti in raw performance, with the data showing the RX 9060 actually edges out the RTX 3060 Ti by 0.7%.

The CPU’s benchmark scores show it is competitive with other mid-range processors. The Core i5-9400 achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6629 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1389. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 (delta of -0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (delta of 0.4%). The closeness of these deltas indicates that the i5-9400 is performance-neutral within its peer group, making the GPU the deciding factor in this combo’s ranking.

The overall combo ranking of 1695 suggests that while neither component is a top-tier performer individually, their pairing creates a balanced system that handles Ready Or Not well. The CPU’s 6 cores and 6 threads at a 4.10 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed the GPU, which is evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings offer the best balance between visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1080p, all settings produce average frame rates above 138 FPS, which is well beyond what is needed for smooth gameplay. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p costs 58 FPS (196 to 138), which is a significant trade-off for the visual fidelity gain. For most players, the High preset at 1080p is the sweet spot, offering 196 FPS average with no minimum FPS data suggesting frame drops.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 136 FPS average with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. The High preset at 1440p produces 124 FPS average, which is also excellent. The difference between Medium and High at 1440p is only 12 FPS, suggesting that High is the better choice for those who prioritize visual quality without sacrificing much performance. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 87 FPS average, which is still playable but represents a 49 FPS reduction from High.

At 4K, the options are more constrained. The Ultra preset produces only 45 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 4K produces 65 FPS average, which is acceptable but not ideal for a tactical shooter where reaction time matters. The Medium preset at 4K produces 71 FPS average with a minimum of 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays. The data shows that the Medium preset at 4K offers the best combination of visual quality and frame rate stability, as the minimum FPS of 60 ensures no noticeable stuttering.

For players with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, the Low preset at 247 FPS or Medium at 215 FPS will take full advantage of the display’s capabilities. At 1440p, the High preset at 124 FPS is the most balanced option, providing smooth gameplay while maintaining visual fidelity.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p High offers 124 FPS average, which is a strong balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, all settings exceed 138 FPS, while 4K is limited to 71 FPS average at Medium settings or lower.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The measured data shows that 4K Medium produces an average of 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS, so it stays at or above 60 FPS. The 4K High preset averages 65 FPS, but the 4K Ultra preset drops to 45 FPS average.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which places it 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7700. Its PassMark G3D score is 17631.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-9400 a bottleneck for this game?

A: The data suggests minimal CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 247 FPS, and the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6629 places it within 0.4% of its nearest rivals, indicating it can keep up with the GPU’s output.

Q: What settings should be avoided with this combo?

A: The 4K Ultra preset should be avoided, as it produces only 45 FPS average. At 1440p, the Ultra preset at 87 FPS average is also below the performance level of the High preset, making it less desirable.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 9060 have, and is it enough?

A: The RX 9060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The measured data shows that this is sufficient for all tested settings, including 4K Ultra, which suggests the VRAM capacity does not limit performance in this game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the primary driver of frame rates in Ready Or Not once resolution increases beyond 1080p. The GPU’s architecture is RDNA 4.0 on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a transistor count of 29,700 million on a 199 mm² die. The boost clock of 2990 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz provide the raw compute power, with the FP32 performance rated at 21.43 TFLOPS.

The memory subsystem plays a critical role in the game’s performance at higher resolutions. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth through a 128-bit bus. The data shows that this bandwidth is sufficient for the game’s demands, as the 4K Medium setting maintains 71 FPS average. The pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s indicate the GPU’s ability to handle the rendering workload at 4K resolutions.

The GPU’s benchmark scores contextualize its performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322 and PassMark G3D score of 17631 place it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival comparisons show the RX 9060 is 0.7% faster than the RTX 3060 Ti and 1% faster than the RX 7700, which are both capable cards for this game. This positioning explains why the combo can achieve 124 FPS at 1440p High and 65 FPS at 4K High.

The RX 9060’s 28 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) are relevant for Ready Or Not, which uses modern rendering features. However, the measured FPS data does not include ray tracing-specific tests, so the impact of these cores on actual gameplay is not directly quantified in the dataset. The 64 ROPs and 112 TMUs handle the rasterization workload, which is the primary rendering path for this tactical shooter.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 serves as the supporting component in this combo, providing the processing power to feed the GPU without becoming the limiting factor. The CPU features 6 cores and 6 threads based on the Coffee Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The 9 MB of shared L3 cache and 64 KB of L1 cache per core help reduce memory latency for game data.

The CPU’s benchmark scores demonstrate its capability for gaming workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6629 and single-core score of 935 show that the processor can handle both multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks effectively. The Geekbench multicore score of 5141 and single-core score of 1389 further confirm this, with the single-core performance being particularly important for Ready Or Not’s game logic and physics calculations.

The nearest rival comparisons for the i5-9400 show it is performance-neutral within its class. The delta percentages are all within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, Intel Core i7-10710U, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500, and Intel Core i3-10305. This means the CPU is not a differentiator in terms of performance, but it also does not hold back the combo. The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates exceed 200 FPS at Low and Medium settings, which indicates the CPU can provide instructions to the GPU faster than the GPU can render frames.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR4 in dual-channel configuration provides 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game’s data streaming needs. The PCIe Gen 3 interface with 16 lanes connects the CPU to the GPU, and this bandwidth is adequate for the RX 9060, which supports PCIe 5.0 but does not saturate the Gen 3 connection in this game. The 65 W TDP and 14 nm process node make the i5-9400 an efficient processor for its performance level.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Ready Or Not with the Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 is organized by resolution and settings preset, providing a complete picture of performance across all configs.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 247 FPS average
• Medium: 215 FPS average, 183 FPS minimum, 248 FPS maximum
• High: 196 FPS average
• Ultra: 138 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance, with all settings exceeding 138 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 109 FPS, which represents the full range of visual quality options. The Medium setting’s minimum FPS of 183 ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 156 FPS average
• Medium: 136 FPS average, 115 FPS minimum, 156 FPS maximum
• High: 124 FPS average
• Ultra: 87 FPS average

At 1440p, the performance remains strong, with High settings delivering 124 FPS average. The Medium setting’s minimum FPS of 115 shows consistency, while the Ultra preset drops to 87 FPS average, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 81 FPS average
• Medium: 71 FPS average, 60 FPS minimum, 82 FPS maximum
• High: 65 FPS average
• Ultra: 45 FPS average

At 4K, the combo’s performance becomes more constrained. The Medium setting is the only config that maintains a minimum FPS of 60, which is crucial for stable gameplay. The Ultra preset at 45 FPS average is the only measured config that falls below the 60 FPS target, indicating that this setting is not viable for smooth play.

The progression across resolutions shows a consistent pattern: each step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by roughly 40-50% at each settings level. The data indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K playable only at Medium settings or lower.