Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 37th out of 1,748 tested combos in Ready Or Not, placing it in the top 2.1% of all configurations. This is a decisive top-tier result, confirming that this pairing delivers elite performance headroom for the tactical shooter. The data indicates that the combo is not merely playable but overwhelmingly dominant, with the GPU providing massive frame rates even at the highest settings, positioning it as a benchmark reference point for the game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 37 out of 1,748 tested combinations is exceptional. This places the system in the 97.9th percentile of all tested hardware pairings in Ready Or Not, meaning it outperforms nearly every other configuration in the database. The delta between this combo and the vast majority of others is substantial, as the measured FPS figures consistently exceed what most systems can achieve. The ranking underscores that the i7-12700K and RTX 4090 combination is not bottlenecked in any meaningful way at common resolutions, delivering a performance tier that is effectively reserved for high-end enthusiasts. While the CPU itself sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs and the GPU at the 91st percentile among all GPUs, their combined synergy in this game clearly boosts the entire package to a near-top ranking, indicating that Ready Or Not scales exceptionally well with this hardware mix.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the undisputed performance driver in this configuration. With 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, it offers 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Ready Or Not’s texture-heavy environments. Its base clock of 2235 MHz and boost clock of 2520 MHz, combined with 16,384 shading units, allow it to push massive frame rates. The GPU’s 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1,290.2 GTexel/s texture rate ensure that even the most complex scenes with multiple AI enemies and dynamic lighting are rendered without strain. In the measured data, the GPU’s dominance is clear: at 1080p Ultra, it hits 288.6 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it still maintains 94.9 FPS. This suggests that the RTX 4090 is the primary component responsible for the high frame rates, as it never appears to be the limiting factor. The GPU’s nearest rival in the database is the NVIDIA Tesla T4, which has an average score only 0.4% lower, but the RTX 4090’s gaming-specific architecture clearly provides superior real-world performance in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable GPU-bound curve, though the RTX 4090’s massive headroom keeps the drops moderate. At High settings, the combo delivers 412.6 FPS at 1080p, 259.5 FPS at 1440p, and 136.3 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37.1% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 67.0% drop from 1080p to 4K. These percentages indicate that as resolution increases, the GPU’s workload scales significantly, but the absolute numbers remain exceptionally high. The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the system is likely partially CPU-limited, as the FPS gains from lowering settings are proportionally smaller than at 4K. For instance, at 1080p, moving from High to Low only increases FPS by 25.9% (from 412.6 to 519.3), whereas at 4K, the same settings change yields a 28.4% increase (from 136.3 to 175.1). This indicates that while the GPU is the primary driver, the i7-12700K’s 12 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, are sufficient to feed the RTX 4090 at lower resolutions, making the system’s performance ceiling more visible at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows clearly indicate that the High preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 4K High, the combo delivers 136.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. While Ultra at 4K drops to 94.9 FPS, the difference between High and Ultra in terms of visual quality is often marginal in tactical shooters, where clarity and responsiveness are paramount. At 1440p, High delivers 259.5 FPS, which is far beyond any display’s refresh rate, making Ultra (183.9 FPS) a viable option for those seeking maximum detail without sacrificing smoothness. At 1080p, the system is so powerful that even Ultra (288.6 FPS) is overkill, meaning players can enable every setting without concern. The data suggests that for most users, High is the sweet spot, as it provides a 43.6% FPS increase over Ultra at 4K (from 94.9 to 136.3), while the visual downgrade is minimal. For competitive play, Low at 1440p (329.7 FPS) or 1080p (519.3 FPS) offers the absolute highest frame rates, but the visual sacrifice is significant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low averages 519.3 FPS, Medium 456.2 FPS, High 412.6 FPS, and Ultra 288.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 230.7 FPS, representing a 44.4% reduction in performance when enabling maximum settings. This shows that even at the lowest resolution, the GPU’s workload increases substantially with settings, but the absolute numbers remain far beyond playable.

At 2560x1440, performance remains incredibly high. Low averages 329.7 FPS, Medium 287.1 FPS, High 259.5 FPS, and Ultra 183.9 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 145.8 FPS, a 44.2% reduction. Compared to 1080p, the 1440p numbers are lower by 36.5% to 37.1% across settings, indicating a consistent resolution scaling factor.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers very strong results. Low averages 175.1 FPS, Medium 148.9 FPS, High 136.3 FPS, and Ultra 94.9 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 80.2 FPS, a 45.8% reduction. The 4K numbers are significantly lower than 1080p, with a 66.3% reduction at Low, but the system remains highly playable. The data shows that the RTX 4090’s 24 GB VRAM is never a limiting factor, as even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate stays above 90 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo overkill for Ready Or Not?

A: The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system hits 519.3 FPS, which is far beyond any display refresh rate. At 4K Ultra, it still maintains 94.9 FPS, indicating that the hardware is extremely powerful, but the high frame rates provide headroom for future updates or more demanding scenarios.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at with this setup?

A: The data indicates that 1440p High (259.5 FPS) offers a strong balance of visual quality and performance, while 4K High (136.3 FPS) is also viable. The system is capable of 4K Ultra at 94.9 FPS, making it a top-tier choice for high-resolution gaming.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At 1080p, the FPS differences between settings are smaller, suggesting the CPU (with 12 cores and a 5.00 GHz boost clock) may be more of a factor. At 4K, the GPU workload dominates, as evidenced by the larger FPS drops, indicating the RTX 4090 is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: Can this system handle high-refresh-rate monitors?

A: Yes. At 1440p High, the average FPS is 259.5, and at 1080p High, it is 412.6. These numbers are well above 240 Hz, meaning the system can fully drive high-refresh-rate displays at these settings.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 4K, High delivers 136.3 FPS compared to Ultra’s 94.9 FPS, a 43.6% increase. At 1440p, High provides 259.5 FPS versus Ultra’s 183.9 FPS, a 41.1% increase. The data suggests that High offers significantly better frame rates with a modest visual compromise.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting component in this combo?

A: The data indicates that the RTX 4090 is the primary driver, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution. However, at 1080p Low (519.3 FPS), the system may be approaching the CPU’s limits, as the i7-12700K’s single-thread score of 1043 in 3DMark suggests it can handle the frame generation, but the GPU remains the dominant factor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K plays a supporting but crucial role in this combo. With 12 cores (based on Alder Lake architecture) and 20 threads, it provides ample multi-threading capacity for Ready Or Not’s AI and physics calculations. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz ensure that single-threaded performance is strong, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4128. The CPU’s 25 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce latency in game logic. In the measured data, the CPU’s influence is most apparent at 1080p, where the FPS gains from lowering settings are less pronounced than at 4K. For example, at 1080p, the difference between Low and High is 106.7 FPS, while at 4K, the same comparison yields 38.8 FPS, indicating that the CPU is better able to keep up at lower resolutions. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 89th among all CPUs shows it is a strong processor, but its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, has an average score only 0.3% higher, confirming that the i7-12700K is a competitive choice. The CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score of 9979 and Passmark multithread score of 34404 demonstrate its ability to handle heavy workloads without bottlenecking the RTX 4090 in most scenarios. However, the data suggests that at extremely high frame rates (above 400 FPS), the CPU may become a limiting factor, as the GPU’s raw power exceeds what the processor can feed in some instances.