Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the resolution and preset selected. With the Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060, the measured data reveals a system that transitions from heavily CPU-bound at 1080p to firmly GPU-bound at 4K. The benchmark results show a wide performance envelope, from a highly playable 65 FPS average at 4K High up to a blistering 247 FPS average at 1080p Low, indicating that this combination is capable of delivering smooth gameplay across a broad spectrum of visual settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies in this system. At 1080p High, the combo produces 196 FPS average, and at 1440p High, it still maintains a strong 124 FPS average. However, moving up to 4K High, the average FPS falls to 65, representing a significant 66.8% reduction from the 1080p figure. This precipitous drop indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the pixel throughput demands outpace what the GPU can deliver.

The scaling pattern across all settings confirms this GPU-bound behavior at 4K. For the Low preset, the drop from 1080p (247 FPS) to 1440p (156 FPS) is 36.8%, and then to 4K (81 FPS) is another 48.1% reduction. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling curve: 138 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p, and just 45 FPS at 4K. The fact that 4K Ultra produces only 45 FPS average versus 4K Low's 81 FPS suggests that the GPU's shading and rasterization resources are being saturated by the higher-quality visual effects.

Interestingly, the Medium preset shows a slightly different scaling pattern with recorded minimum and maximum values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 215 FPS with a minimum of 183 FPS and maximum of 248 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 136 FPS (a 36.7% reduction), with a minimum of 115 FPS and maximum of 156 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and maximum of 82 FPS. The minimum FPS values at 4K Medium (60 FPS) are notably close to the average, suggesting that frame pacing remains consistent even when the GPU is under heavy load.

The resolution scaling data demonstrates that this combination is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where the GPU can still push high frame rates while the CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom. At 1080p, the system is almost certainly CPU-bound at the higher presets, given that the 196 FPS average at High is far below the 247 FPS at Low—a gap that widens as the CPU becomes the limiting factor. The 4K results, however, show that the RX 9060's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are adequate for the game's demands at this resolution, though the 45 FPS average at Ultra indicates that maxing out every setting at 4K is not a viable experience.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060's specifications directly explain the measured performance in Ready Or Not. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game at 1080p and 1440p across all presets, as evidenced by the high frame rates, but appears to be a limiting factor at 4K Ultra where the average drops to just 45 FPS. The 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the rasterization workload, while the 28 RT cores provide ray tracing capabilities that are not heavily utilized in this tactical shooter.

The clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. The large gap between base and boost clocks (1290 MHz) indicates that the GPU can dynamically scale its performance based on thermal and power headroom, which is typical for modern graphics cards. The measured FPS data suggests that the GPU operates near its boost clock in most scenarios, as the frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are consistently high, only dropping significantly when the resolution increases to 4K.

The GPU's 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is a theoretical peak that translates to real-world performance in the 65 FPS average at 4K High. This is a respectable result for a tactical shooter that often features complex lighting and shadow calculations. The Pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the game's environments, which frequently involve indoor areas with multiple light sources and reflective surfaces.

The RX 9060's position relative to its rivals is informative. With an average benchmark score of 16014, it sits 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129), and 1% ahead of both the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852). This places it in a competitive mid-range tier. The 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates that it outperforms the majority of graphics cards, but the measured Ready Or Not data shows that it cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, confirming that this is a 1080p/1440p-oriented card for this particular game.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K in Ready Or Not?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium presets. The measured data shows 81 FPS average at 4K Low and 71 FPS average at 4K Medium, with a minimum of 60 FPS at Medium. At 4K High, the average drops to 65 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve high refresh rates?

A: At 1080p, the system delivers 196 FPS average at High and 247 FPS at Low, which is well above 144 Hz. At 1440p, the average is 124 FPS at High and 156 FPS at Low, which still supports 144 Hz monitors. For 240 Hz displays, 1080p Low (247 FPS) is the only option that comes close.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129). It is 1% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and 1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852).

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as evidenced by the large FPS difference between Low (247 FPS) and Ultra (138 FPS) at the same resolution. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, with the CPU having sufficient headroom to keep up.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium is 115 FPS, with an average of 136 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. This indicates consistent frame delivery, with no major stutters or drops below the 100 FPS mark.

Q: How does the system rank among all tested combos for this game?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K + AMD Radeon RX 9060 combo ranks 1695 out of 2947 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested for Ready Or Not.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1695 out of 2947 tested combos for Ready Or Not, placing it in the 57.5th percentile of all systems. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing—neither component is so powerful that it dominates the other, nor so weak that it drags the system down. The rank is largely driven by the GPU's performance, as the CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs (with an average benchmark score of 35287) is significantly higher than the GPU's 59th percentile ranking.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance tier. The i7-12700K has an average score of 35287, which is 0.1% below the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305), 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-12700KF (35365), 0.3% below the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403), and 0.4% below the Intel Core 5 213PE (35428). These deltaPct values are all within a narrow band, indicating that the i7-12700K is in a tightly contested performance window where minor differences separate the top contenders.

For the GPU, the RX 9060's average score of 16014 places it 0.7% behind the RTX 3060 Ti, but 1% ahead of the R9 370X and RX 7700, and 2.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679). This positioning suggests that while the GPU is competitive, it is not a standout performer in its class. The combo's overall rank of 1695 reflects that this system is more than capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Ready Or Not, but it does not approach the top-tier combos that would likely achieve ranks in the top 500.

The data indicates that the combo's ranking is constrained by the GPU rather than the CPU. With a CPU that ranks in the 84th percentile and a GPU in the 59th percentile, the system's overall performance in this game is limited by the graphics card. This is typical for a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not, where visual fidelity and resolution scaling matter more than raw CPU compute.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the High preset offers the best balance, delivering 196 FPS average—well above the 144 Hz threshold for most high-refresh monitors. The Ultra preset at 1080p still provides a very playable 138 FPS, but the 58 FPS difference between High and Ultra suggests diminishing returns for the extra visual quality.

At 1440p, the High preset is again the recommended choice, with a 124 FPS average that comfortably supports 120 Hz displays. The Medium preset offers 136 FPS, but the visual quality difference between Medium and High is noticeable in a tactical shooter where enemy visibility is crucial. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 87 FPS, which is still playable but may not be worth the performance cost. The Low preset at 1440p (156 FPS) is unnecessary unless targeting 165 Hz or higher refresh rates.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a consistently smooth experience, with 71 FPS average and a 60 FPS minimum. The High preset at 4K (65 FPS average) is borderline, and the Ultra preset (45 FPS) is not recommended for competitive play. Given that Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter where reaction time matters, the Medium preset at 4K or the High preset at 1440p provides the best combination of visual clarity and performance.

The data suggests that the Low preset is only useful for pushing frame rates past 200 FPS at 1080p, which may appeal to competitive players with 240 Hz monitors. However, the visual downgrade from Low to Medium at 1080p (247 FPS to 215 FPS) is a 32 FPS difference, which is less impactful than the quality improvement. For most players, the High preset at 1440p (124 FPS) or 1080p (196 FPS) represents the sweet spot for this hardware combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset produces an average of 247 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. The Medium preset averages 215 FPS, with a minimum of 183 FPS and maximum of 248 FPS, showing a tight frame delivery range. The High preset averages 196 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 138 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 109 FPS, highlighting the significant impact of quality settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but drops notably from 1080p. The Low preset averages 156 FPS, the Medium preset averages 136 FPS (minimum 115 FPS, maximum 156 FPS), and the High preset averages 124 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 87 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 69 FPS, less severe than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is starting to become more involved.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The Low preset averages 81 FPS, the Medium preset averages 71 FPS (minimum 60 FPS, maximum 82 FPS), and the High preset averages 65 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 45 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold for many users. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 36 FPS, showing that even at 4K, the preset choice has a substantial impact on performance.

The Medium preset is the only setting where minimum and maximum FPS values are recorded across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum is 183 FPS; at 1440p, the minimum is 115 FPS; and at 4K, the minimum is 60 FPS. These minimums provide confidence that the system can maintain consistent frame delivery without major stutters, even at 4K Medium where the average is just 71 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) contribute to its strong performance in gaming workloads. In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic, which is particularly demanding in a tactical shooter with multiple AI enemies and destructible environments.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a significant multi-threaded advantage. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19784 and Geekbench multicore score of 15790 indicate strong parallel processing capabilities. However, the single-threaded performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1850.5 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2308. This balance is crucial for Ready Or Not, which likely benefits from both high single-thread performance for game logic and multi-thread performance for AI and physics.

The 3DMark thread scaling results reveal the CPU's behavior under different thread counts. The score increases from 2065 with 2 threads to 4011 with 4 threads, 7202 with 8 threads, 9276 with 16 threads, and 9979 with max threads. This scaling pattern suggests that the CPU benefits from additional threads up to 16, but gains diminish beyond that point. For gaming, this means that the 12 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient, and the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck in most scenarios.

The CPU's nearest rivals show that it is in a tight performance cluster. With a deltaPct of -0.1% against the Intel Core i5-13600T, the i7-12700K is essentially equivalent in average benchmark score. The -0.2% against the i7-12700KF and -0.3% against the i7-13700T are similarly marginal. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the i7-12700K performs on par with its closest competitors, and the measured FPS data confirms that at 1080p, the CPU can drive frame rates well above 200 FPS when the GPU is not the limiting factor.

The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with its 125 W TDP, makes it a capable partner for the RX 9060. In Ready Or Not, the data shows that the CPU can easily handle the game's demands at 1080p, where the 247 FPS average at Low settings is likely CPU-limited. At higher resolutions, the CPU has ample headroom, and the system's performance is governed entirely by the GPU's capabilities. This creates a balanced system where the CPU never holds back the GPU, even at 4K Ultra where the 45 FPS average is purely a graphics card limitation.