Ready Or Not

# Ready Or Not with Intel Core i7-12700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

This combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 produces exceptionally high frame rates in Ready Or Not, with the data showing average FPS figures that exceed 100 at every resolution and setting tested. The measured results reveal a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions but capable of massive frame output at 1080p, making it a compelling analysis subject for how a high-end CPU and GPU interact in a tactical shooter where visibility and reaction time matter.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a game like Ready Or Not that relies heavily on real-time rendering of environments, characters, and lighting effects. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 469 FPS average, while the same settings at 1440p drop to 296 FPS, and at 4K the average falls further to 155 FPS. This represents a 67% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern becomes more pronounced at higher settings. With Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 261 FPS at 1080p to 165 FPS at 1440p, and then to 86 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is approximately 67% as well, showing a consistent relationship between resolution and frame output regardless of the quality preset. This consistency suggests that the RTX 4080 is being pushed to its limits by the increasing pixel workload, while the Core i7-12700K maintains enough headroom to avoid becoming the bottleneck even at lower resolutions.

Looking at the Medium settings data, which includes minimum and maximum FPS values, the pattern holds: at 4K the average is 135 FPS with a range of 115 to 155 FPS, at 1440p the average is 258 FPS with a range of 220 to 297 FPS, and at 1080p the average is 409 FPS with a range of 348 to 471 FPS. The minimum FPS values at each resolution are roughly 15-18% below the average, suggesting that occasional frame dips occur but are not severe enough to compromise playability. The data indicates that at 4K, the system is clearly GPU-bound, while at 1080p the frame rates are so high that the CPU or other system components may start to become relevant, though the measured numbers remain extremely high.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Ready Or Not, this pairing holds the rank of 246 out of 3714 combos, placing it in the top 7% of all tested configurations. This ranking is impressive but not surprising given the individual performance of the components: the Core i7-12700K sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, and the RTX 4080 sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The combination of two high-percentile components results in a system that outperforms the vast majority of alternatives, yet the rank of 246 suggests that there are still many combos that achieve higher frame rates in this game.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance level. The Intel Core i5-13600T has an average benchmark score of 35305, which is only 0.1% higher than the i7-12700K's average score of 35287. Similarly, the Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, just 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, 0.3% higher. These tiny deltas indicate that the i7-12700K is essentially performance-equivalent to several other processors in synthetic benchmarks, meaning any differences in game frame rates are more likely attributable to the GPU or other system factors rather than CPU compute capability.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar tight grouping. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54209, just 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's 54247, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 2.7% higher. These small percentage differences in aggregate benchmark scores suggest that the RTX 4080 is closely matched with several other GPUs, yet in Ready Or Not specifically, the measured frame rates place this combo in the upper echelon of tested systems.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K brings 12 cores and 20 threads to this configuration, utilizing the Alder Lake architecture with a hybrid design that combines performance and efficiency cores. The base clock of 3.60 GHz can boost up to 5.00 GHz, and the processor includes 25 MB of shared L3 cache along with 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The CPU's benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19784 and a single-core score of 1850.5, while Geekbench reports 15790 multi-core and 2308 single-core.

In the context of Ready Or Not, which is a tactical shooter that likely relies on both single-thread performance for game logic and multi-thread performance for AI, physics, and scene management, the i7-12700K appears more than adequate. The 3DMark results show scaling from 2065 at 2 threads to 9979 at max threads, indicating that the processor can effectively utilize additional threads when the workload demands it. The PassMark multi-thread score of 34404 and single-thread score of 4013 further confirm that this CPU has substantial compute headroom.

Given that the measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 469 FPS average, it is unlikely that the CPU is a limiting factor in most scenarios. The fact that FPS scales dramatically with resolution and settings changes points to GPU limitation being the primary constraint. However, at very high frame rates exceeding 400 FPS, even the fastest CPUs can become a bottleneck due to frame-time overhead, and the data shows a 60 FPS gap between 1080p Low (469 FPS) and 1080p Medium (409 FPS), which could indicate some CPU involvement at these extreme frame rates, though the GPU workload also increases with settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Ready Or Not?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 469 at 1920x1080 with Low settings, followed by 409 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 86, which is the lowest measured result across all tested configurations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor even at 1080p, but the extremely high frame rates (over 400 FPS) mean the CPU's frame-time overhead could become relevant, though the i7-12700K's 5.00 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread score of 1850.5 in Cinebench R23 indicate ample capability.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 246th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations tested for Ready Or Not.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 296 FPS average while Ultra produces 165 FPS, a difference of 131 FPS or approximately 44% lower frame rate at Ultra.

Q: Are the frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K consistent across settings?

A: Yes, the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is approximately 67% for both Low and Ultra settings, showing consistent scaling behavior.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, is the dominant factor in this combo's gaming performance. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, and its 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units provide substantial raw compute power. The boost clock of 2505 MHz and base clock of 2205 MHz, combined with 76 RT cores and 304 Tensor cores, make this a top-tier graphics card for both rasterization and ray tracing workloads.

In Ready Or Not, the GPU's role is evident in how frame rates scale with resolution and settings. The measured data shows that at 4K, the average FPS ranges from 155 at Low to 86 at Ultra, while at 1080p the range is 469 at Low to 261 at Ultra. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4080's performance is heavily dependent on pixel workload and visual fidelity settings, with the 16 GB VRAM likely sufficient for all tested configurations given that no out-of-memory issues are apparent in the data.

The GPU's aggregate benchmark scores, including a PassMark G3D score of 34457 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 263779, place it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 provides additional evidence of strong DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for a modern title like Ready Or Not. The fact that this GPU can push 123 FPS at 4K High settings in a tactical shooter demonstrates that it has substantial headroom for high-resolution gaming, though the drop to 86 FPS at 4K Ultra shows the cost of maximum visual quality.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings presets deliver the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 4K, the High preset delivers 123 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and represents a significant improvement over Ultra's 86 FPS while maintaining most visual quality features. The Medium preset at 4K offers 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS, which may be preferable for players who want extra headroom for competitive play, though the difference between Medium and High is relatively small at this resolution.

At 1440p, the High preset achieves 235 FPS average, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 165 FPS is still very playable and offers the best visual quality, so players with 144Hz or 165Hz displays may find Ultra to be the best experience. The Medium preset at 258 FPS provides additional performance margin for those seeking maximum frame rates, but the visual trade-offs may not be worth it given how high the High preset already performs.

At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that even Ultra at 261 FPS exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors. The Low preset at 469 FPS and Medium at 409 FPS are unnecessary for typical displays, so the recommendation is to use Ultra or High settings to maximize visual quality. The High preset at 372 FPS provides an excellent balance, but given the overhead available, Ultra is the recommended choice for 1080p gaming as it delivers the best visuals while still maintaining frame rates far above what most displays can show.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo in Ready Or Not is as follows. At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces an average of 155 FPS, Medium produces 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and maximum of 155, High produces 123 FPS, and Ultra produces 86 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline of approximately 20 FPS between each successive preset, with the largest drop occurring between High and Ultra at 37 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 296 FPS, Medium averages 258 FPS with a range of 220 to 297, High averages 235 FPS, and Ultra averages 165 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 131 FPS, and the scaling is similar to 4K with the High to Ultra drop being the most significant at 70 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 469 FPS, Medium averages 409 FPS with a minimum of 348 and maximum of 471, High averages 372 FPS, and Ultra averages 261 FPS. The full range from Low to Ultra spans 208 FPS, and even the lowest measured value (Ultra at 261 FPS) is more than sufficient for any current display technology. The data shows that this combo is capable of delivering very high frame rates across all tested configurations, with the only potential limitation being the 4K Ultra preset dropping to 86 FPS, which still meets the 60 FPS standard for playable performance.