Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers exceptional performance in Ready Or Not, proving to be a high-end combination that excels at 1440p and remains highly capable at 4K. The measured frame rates show this combo ranks in the top third of tested configurations, with the RTX 3080 serving as the primary driver of performance scaling across resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination for Ready Or Not?

A: The combo ranks 541st out of 1748 tested combinations, placing it in the upper tier of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700K compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35684, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802), 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i7-13700T (35468), 0.7% lower than the Intel Core i5-14500HX (35940), and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416).

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

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves 178.3 FPS, which is the sweet spot for high refresh rate gaming. At 1920x1080, frame rates exceed 281 FPS on High settings, while 3840x2160 still delivers solid performance at 94.4 FPS on High.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 3080 have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3080 features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This configuration is well-suited for high-resolution textures in tactical shooters.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the i7-12700K?

A: The i7-12700K has 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It scores 29241 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4128 in single-core tests.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 perform in synthetic GPU benchmarks relative to its rivals?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 35787, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro Duo (35860), 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon 880M (35646), 0.9% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (36101), and 1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile (35435).

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i7-12700K and RTX 3080 sits at rank 541 out of 1748 tested combos in Ready Or Not, placing it comfortably within the top 31% of all configurations. This ranking reflects a system that is well above average for this title, but not at the absolute pinnacle of performance. The data indicates that while the CPU is a strong performer in its own right — sitting at the 89th percentile among all CPUs — the GPU's 80th percentile standing slightly tempers the overall combo ranking.

The i7-12700K's average benchmark score of 35684 places it in a tight competitive cluster with its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 leads by a razor-thin 0.3%, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX is 0.7% ahead. Conversely, the i7-12700K edges out the Intel Core i7-13700T by 0.6% and the Intel Core i7-13800H by 0.8%. This grouping shows that the CPU is competitive with modern mid-range and upper-mid-range processors, though none of these rivals represent a decisive leap in performance.

For the GPU side, the RTX 3080's average score of 35787 places it in a similar tight race. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is 0.9% ahead, while the AMD Radeon Pro Duo leads by 0.2%. The RTX 3080 outperforms the AMD Radeon 880M by 0.4% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile by 1%. This near-parity with its nearest rivals suggests that the RTX 3080 remains a relevant and capable GPU despite being end-of-life in production status.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 281.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops this to 178.3 FPS, a reduction of approximately 37%. At 3840x2160, the frame rate falls further to 94.4 FPS, representing another 47% drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling curve is characteristic of a system where the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, frame rates drop from 354.7 FPS at 1080p to 220.8 FPS at 1440p (a 38% reduction), then to 117.6 FPS at 4K (a 47% reduction). The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, falling from 195.6 FPS at 1080p to 123.5 FPS at 1440p (37% drop) and then to 66.4 FPS at 4K (46% drop). The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that resolution scaling is governed primarily by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth.

The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal. With 12 cores and 20 threads capable of boosting to 5.00 GHz, the i7-12700K provides ample headroom even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 280 FPS on High settings. The data suggests that the RTX 3080's 760.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 10 GB VRAM capacity become the primary constraints as pixel count increases, which is typical for a tactical shooter with detailed environments.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 354.7 FPS, while Medium reaches 309.9 FPS. High settings produce 281.1 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains 195.6 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound at lower settings, with the GPU only becoming a factor at the Ultra preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable. Low settings yield 220.8 FPS, Medium produces 192.6 FPS, and High settings deliver 178.3 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 123.5 FPS, which still provides a smooth experience for competitive play. The 1440p results show a more balanced workload between CPU and GPU, with the RTX 3080 starting to assert its influence on performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings produce 117.6 FPS, Medium achieves 99.2 FPS, and High settings deliver 94.4 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 66.4 FPS, which is still playable but below the high-refresh-rate territory seen at lower resolutions. The 4K results demonstrate that while this combo can handle 4K gaming, users seeking maximum frame rates should consider 1440p as the primary resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip, serves as the dominant performance component in this combo. Its 8704 shading units, 272 TMUs, and 96 ROPs provide substantial compute throughput, reflected in its 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The GPU's boost clock of 1710 MHz, up from a base of 1440 MHz, allows it to maintain high clock speeds under sustained gaming loads.

Memory configuration plays a critical role in Ready Or Not's performance at higher resolutions. The 10 GB GDDR6X VRAM on a 320-bit bus delivers 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game's texture and geometry demands at 4K. The 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores provide hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS features, though the measured FPS data does not specify whether these features were enabled.

The RTX 3080's benchmark results show it performing at the 80th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 35787. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, leads by just 0.9%, indicating that the RTX 3080 remains competitive with newer hardware. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 25086 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 confirm its strong raw performance capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the High preset at 2560x1440 provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. The 178.3 FPS average at this setting exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors, ensuring smooth gameplay without sacrificing graphical fidelity. For users with 1080p displays, the High preset at 281.1 FPS is equally compelling, offering headroom for future driver optimizations or additional background applications.

At 4K, the High preset at 94.4 FPS is the recommended choice for users prioritizing visual quality. The Medium preset at 99.2 FPS offers marginal performance gains with a slight reduction in visual fidelity, while the Ultra preset at 66.4 FPS may be preferable for users with 60 Hz displays who want maximum graphical detail. The Low preset at 117.6 FPS provides the highest frame rates at 4K but sacrifices significant visual quality.

For competitive players, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 delivers 309.9 FPS, which exceeds the capabilities of even the fastest gaming monitors. The Low preset at 354.7 FPS offers marginal additional performance that may be imperceptible in practice. The data suggests that the Medium preset provides the optimal balance of visual clarity for target acquisition and frame rate for competitive responsiveness.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K, based on the Alder Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, provides substantial processing power for Ready Or Not. Its 12 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, ensure that the game's AI, physics, and scene management never become a bottleneck. The CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide low-latency access to frequently used data.

Synthetic benchmarks confirm the CPU's strong performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29241 and single-core score of 4128 indicate excellent multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. The Geekbench multicore score of 13892 and single-core score of 2561 further validate the CPU's balanced performance profile. In PassMark testing, the CPU achieves 34404 in multithreaded tests and 4013 in single-threaded tests, placing it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs.

The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel configuration, provides flexibility for system builders. While the measured FPS data does not specify memory configuration, the CPU's 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes ensure sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 3080's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The i7-12700K's average benchmark score of 35684 places it in a tight competitive cluster with its nearest rivals, confirming that this processor remains a strong choice for gaming workloads.