Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks near the bottom of the database for Ready Or Not, placing 2361st out of 2947 tested combos. This places it in the 20th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that while the system can run the game, it does not deliver the high-end performance most other tested builds achieve. The benchmark data shows this is a mid-to-low-tier pairing, with the CPU and GPU each sitting near the middle of their respective performance distributions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2361 out of 2947 tested configurations is a clear verdict: this is a lower-tier pairing for Ready Or Not. The data places it firmly in the bottom third of all tested combos, meaning a significant majority of systems in the database deliver higher frame rates. The bottleneck analysis is straightforward: neither component is a standout performer, and the system relies on balanced but modest hardware.

The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 2254, sits at the 47th percentile among all processors. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered, with the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 (score 2259) being only 0.2% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (score 2246) being 0.4% slower. This indicates the i5-9400 is a solidly average processor, but not one that will push high frame rates in a CPU-sensitive tactical shooter. The GPU is comparatively stronger, holding the 65th percentile among all graphics cards with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, scores 20582, a difference of just 0.1%, showing the B570 is a competent mid-range card.

The practical result in Ready Or Not is a system that can handle the game at playable settings but will not excel at high resolutions or maximum quality. The rank reflects a combination where the CPU is a limiting factor, especially at lower resolutions, while the GPU provides enough headroom for moderate settings. Compared to the top combos in the database, this system will consistently produce lower frame rates, particularly in scenes with many AI characters or complex lighting, which are common in tactical shooters.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor from the Coffee Lake architecture, running on the LGA 1151 socket. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The 9 MB of shared L3 cache is modest by modern standards, and the dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth is typical for its generation. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 6629 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 935 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 5141.

For Ready Or Not, a game that relies heavily on CPU for AI pathfinding and simulation, this processor is the primary constraint. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 192 FPS, but this drops to 152 FPS at High settings. The CPU’s 6 threads are fully utilized in this scenario, and the data suggests it cannot keep up with the GPU’s output at higher frame rates. The 47th percentile ranking confirms it is an average CPU, but in a game that can scale to many threads, its lack of hyper-threading becomes apparent when compared to newer 8-core or 12-thread processors.

The boost clock of 4.10 GHz helps in single-threaded tasks, which is why the single-core Cinebench score of 935 is respectable. However, the game’s multi-threaded nature means the 6-core configuration is a bottleneck when paired with a GPU that can push beyond 150 FPS. The benchmark results indicate that at 1440p and 4K, the CPU load decreases relative to the GPU, which explains why the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p is more consistent than from 1440p to 4K. The CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, but as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage) using a 5nm process from TSMC, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. It has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a constant 2500 MHz boost clock and features 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. Its FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6.

In the database, the B570 holds the 65th percentile among GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, scores 20582, a 0.1% difference, indicating they are nearly identical in raw performance. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for Ready Or Not, even at 4K, where the game’s textures and geometry do not exceed this capacity at the tested settings. The GPU’s 380 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for the game’s data streaming requirements.

The GPU’s role becomes dominant at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 35 FPS, a 67% reduction from the 1080p High score of 152 FPS. This steep decline is attributed to the GPU’s fill rate and compute limits, as the CPU has less influence at 4K. The 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are decent for a mid-range card, but they are stretched thin at 4K with Ultra settings. The GPU’s performance at 1440p High (96 FPS) versus 1080p High (152 FPS) shows a 37% drop, indicating that the card is more comfortable at 1080p and 1440p than at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Ready Or Not?*

A: The data shows 1080p yields the highest frame rates, with a 192 FPS average at Low settings and 152 FPS at High. At 1440p, the average drops to 121 FPS at Low and 96 FPS at High, while 4K High averages only 50 FPS. For the most responsive experience, 1080p is recommended.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-9400 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 2254 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 (2259, 0.2% faster) and the Intel Core i7-10710U (2248, 0.3% slower). It is also 0.4% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (2246), showing it is a middle-of-the-pack processor.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 a better performer than the Arc A750?

A: The data shows the B570 has an average score of 20556, while the A750 scores 20582. This makes the A750 0.1% faster, a negligible difference that means the two cards are effectively tied in performance.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Medium settings average 105 FPS (with a minimum of 90 FPS), while Ultra settings average 67 FPS. This represents a 36% drop in average frame rate when moving from Medium to Ultra.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Low, the average is 63 FPS, which is playable. However, 4K High averages 50 FPS, and Ultra drops to 35 FPS. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient, but the GPU’s compute power is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-core performance influence the game?

A: The i5-9400’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 935 is moderate. In Ready Or Not, this affects AI decisions and physics calculations. The boost clock of 4.10 GHz helps, but the 6-thread limit means the CPU can become a bottleneck at high frame rates (above 150 FPS), as seen in the 1080p Low result of 192 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo averages 152 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 96 FPS, a 37% reduction. At 4K High, the average is 50 FPS, a further 48% drop from 1440p. This scaling indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU is more influential at 1080p.

Looking at Low settings, the trend is similar: 192 FPS at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p (37% drop), and 63 FPS at 4K (48% drop from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at 1440p and above. The CPU’s influence is minimal at these resolutions, allowing the GPU to dictate performance.

At 1080p, the CPU is more involved. The difference between Low (192 FPS) and Ultra (107 FPS) is 44%, indicating that both CPU and GPU are taxed by higher settings. However, the CPU’s 6 threads and 2.90 GHz base clock are sufficient to feed the GPU up to about 150 FPS, beyond which the CPU becomes a constraint. The data at 1080p Ultra (107 FPS) shows the GPU is still the primary limit, as the CPU can handle this load. The resolution scaling analysis suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower settings to maintain playable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to Medium settings as the optimal choice across resolutions. At 1080p, Medium averages 167 FPS (with a minimum of 142 FPS), which is 15 FPS higher than High and 60 FPS higher than Ultra. The minimum frame rate of 142 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in intense firefights. At 1440p, Medium averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS, which is playable and only 9 FPS lower than High. The 90 FPS minimum is still smooth, making Medium the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1440p.

At 4K, Medium averages 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS. This is the only setting at 4K that maintains a minimum above 45 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays. High at 4K averages 50 FPS but lacks a reported minimum, suggesting potential dips below 45 FPS. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as the 35 FPS average is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

For competitive play, Low settings at 1080p (192 FPS) or 1440p (121 FPS) offer the highest frame rates, but the visual fidelity is significantly reduced. The data indicates that Medium provides the best compromise between frame rate and visual quality. The Ultra preset, while visually impressive, results in a 35% to 50% frame rate drop compared to Medium, which is a steep penalty for marginal graphical improvements. The recommendation is to use Medium settings for any resolution, with the understanding that 1440p Medium (105 FPS) offers the best balance of clarity and performance for most users.