Ready Or Not

# Ready Or Not with Intel Core i7-12700K + Intel Arc B390

This combo ranks near the bottom of the tested field for Ready Or Not, sitting at position 2611 out of 2947 total combinations tested. That places it in roughly the 11th percentile of all system pairings, which is a poor showing for a tactical shooter that demands consistent frame delivery. The Intel Arc B390 is the clear bottleneck here, as its individual GPU percentile ranking versus all GPUs is just 9, while the Intel Core i7-12700K sits comfortably in the 84th percentile versus all CPUs. The data paints a lopsided picture: a capable processor strapped to a GPU that struggles to keep pace with even entry-level discrete graphics.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's overall position of 2611 out of 2947 tested combinations puts it in the bottom tier of systems evaluated for Ready Or Not. This is a game where positioning and reaction time matter, and the frame rates delivered by this pairing will hamper competitive play. The ranking reflects a fundamental imbalance: the i7-12700K is a high-end desktop processor from Intel's 12th Gen Core lineup, while the Arc B390 is an integrated-class GPU solution with a 3 nm Panther Lake chip and Xe3-LPG architecture. The benchmark data shows the GPU scoring just 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which places it at the 9th percentile versus all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in that benchmark are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443, 2.7% slower). These are all legacy or ultra-low-end parts, which tells you exactly where the B390 sits in the graphics hierarchy.

When you look at the CPU side, the i7-12700K averages 35287 in its benchmark suite, which is essentially tied with its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, delta of -0.1%), the Intel Core i7-12700KF (35365, delta of -0.2%), the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, delta of -0.3%), and the Intel Core 5 213PE (35428, delta of -0.4%). The processor is not the problem in this pairing. The combo rank of 2611 is dragged down almost entirely by the GPU, which cannot deliver playable frame rates at higher resolutions and settings. For a game like Ready Or Not, where squad-based tactics require smooth camera movement and quick target acquisition, this ranking signals a system that will frustrate players expecting a fluid experience.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor in this combo, and the data makes that unmistakably clear. Its boost clock reaches 2500 MHz with a base clock of just 300 MHz, and it packs 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units. The memory configuration is listed as "System Shared" for size, type, and bus width, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." That means the GPU relies on shared system memory rather than dedicated VRAM, which is a severe constraint for a modern game like Ready Or Not. The GPU also features 12 ray tracing cores, but with only 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s, its raw throughput is minimal. The texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s further underscores its limitations.

The Arc B390's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it just 1.3% above the GT 520MX and 2.7% above the GT 710. In practical terms, this GPU is designed for basic display output, not gaming. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Low settings, it manages 125 FPS average, which drops to 99 FPS at High settings. But those numbers collapse at higher resolutions. At 1440p High, the average falls to 62 FPS, and at 4K High, it drops to 33 FPS. The GPU's shared memory architecture and 80 W TDP (with no power connectors, as it is an IGP) mean it cannot sustain the bandwidth needed for demanding scenes. The integrated nature of this GPU, with a slot width of IGP and a bus interface of IGP, makes it a poor match for a desktop processor like the i7-12700K in a gaming context.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a GPU that is overwhelmed as pixel count increases. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 125 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 79 FPS, a 37% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 41 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p figure. The pattern holds across all settings. For High settings, 1080p yields 99 FPS, 1440p yields 62 FPS (a 37% drop), and 4K yields 33 FPS (a 67% drop). Medium settings show 109 FPS at 1080p, 69 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most punishing: 69 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and just 23 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior indicates a GPU-bound scenario at every resolution above 1080p. The i7-12700K has ample headroom with its 12 cores and 20 threads, but the Arc B390 simply cannot keep up with the rendering demands. The fact that the 1080p to 1440p drop is consistently around 37% across Low, High, and Medium settings suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth constraints are the primary limiter, not the CPU. The Ultra settings at 4K produce a 23 FPS average, which is unplayable by any standard. Even the 4K Medium result of 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS shows that the system cannot maintain a stable frame rate at that resolution. This is a GPU that belongs in an ultraportable laptop, not paired with a desktop i7 for tactical shooter gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its best results. Low settings produce an average of 125 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. Medium settings yield 109 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS. High settings drop to 99 FPS average. Ultra settings fall to 69 FPS average. These numbers are playable at 1080p, particularly at Low and Medium, but they are not exceptional. The minimum FPS of 92 at Medium suggests some frame dips, though not catastrophic ones. For a tactical shooter where enemies can appear in dark corners, 69 FPS at Ultra is borderline, and players would likely need to lower settings for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the situation worsens significantly. Low settings average 79 FPS, which is still decent. Medium settings average 69 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS. High settings drop to 62 FPS average. Ultra settings fall to 44 FPS average. The minimum of 58 FPS at Medium indicates that even mid-range settings can produce noticeable stutters during intense firefights. At 1440p, players would have to stick with Low settings to maintain a consistent 60+ FPS experience, and even that is not guaranteed across all scenes.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to remain playable. Low settings average 41 FPS. Medium settings average 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 41 FPS. High settings drop to 33 FPS average. Ultra settings fall to 23 FPS average. None of these results are acceptable for a game that requires precision aiming and quick reflexes. The 30 FPS minimum at Medium means the system can dip below 30 FPS during heavy scenes, which is a severe handicap. The 4K results confirm that this resolution is simply not viable with the Arc B390, regardless of settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 125 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. It also includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, though the Arc B390 would handle display output in this configuration. The processor's benchmark scores are strong: it achieves 19784 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1850.5 in single-core, along with 15790 in Geekbench multi-core and 2308 in single-core. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 34404, and its 3DMark max threads score is 9979.

The i7-12700K's 84th percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates that it is a high-performing processor that should not bottleneck a game like Ready Or Not. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark averages are all within 0.4% of its score, showing that it competes directly with other mid-to-high-end Intel parts. In this combo, the CPU is never the limiting factor. The measured FPS data shows that the system's performance scales almost entirely with resolution and settings, which is the classic signature of a GPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the 125 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed frames quickly, but the GPU cannot maintain that throughput at higher resolutions. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient for Ready Or Not's threading model, which typically uses fewer than 8 threads. Players with this combo would see no benefit from upgrading the CPU; the GPU is the clear upgrade path for better performance.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo delivers consistently playable frame rates. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 125, and at Medium it is 109 with a minimum of 92 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 79 FPS on Low, and at 4K it falls to 41 FPS on Low, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which places it 1.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% above the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443). These are all low-end or legacy GPUs, indicating the B390 is not suited for demanding games.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700K a bottleneck in this setup?

A: No. The i7-12700K ranks in the 84th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35287. Its nearest rivals are within 0.4% of its score, and its 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample processing power. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with a GPU bottleneck, not a CPU limitation.

Q: What settings should a player use at 1440p to get acceptable performance?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average FPS of 79, which is the only setting tier that stays above 60 FPS. Medium settings average 69 FPS but have a minimum of 58 FPS, which can cause stutters. High settings average 62 FPS, and Ultra drops to 44 FPS, making it unsuitable for competitive play.

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

A: The data indicates it cannot. At 3840x2160, the best result is 41 FPS average on Low settings. Medium settings average 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS, High settings average 33 FPS, and Ultra settings average just 23 FPS. None of these results meet the threshold for smooth, responsive gameplay.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2611 out of 2947 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom tier. This poor ranking is driven by the GPU's 9th percentile standing versus all GPUs, while the CPU's 84th percentile ranking shows that the processor is not the reason for the low position.