Ready Or Not

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 lands at rank 2710 out of 2947 tested combos in Ready Or Not. That places this configuration in the bottom 8% of all tested system pairings, which is a stark indicator of where the bottleneck sits. The combo rank reflects the measured average FPS across all resolution and settings combinations, and the data shows this pairing struggles to deliver competitive frame rates in a tactical shooter where target acquisition and reaction time matter.

Benchmark results indicate the Arc B370 is the dominant limiting factor. The GPU sits at the 5th percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 (0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (0.7% faster). The AMD FirePro M2000 trails at 1168, which is 1.4% slower than the Arc B370. These are all legacy or low-end mobile-class parts, and the Arc B370 sits squarely in that performance tier. For a game released in late 2021, this GPU tier is simply not built for the workload.

The CPU, by contrast, is far more capable. The Core i7-12700KF ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35365. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35403 (0.1% faster), the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 (0.2% slower), the Intel Core 5 213PE at 35428 (0.2% faster), and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287 (0.2% slower). The delta between these parts is negligible, meaning the i7-12700KF is performing exactly as expected for its class. The problem is that this strong CPU is paired with a GPU that holds it back in every measurable scenario.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on 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. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a desktop-class part that supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform with PCIe Gen 4 (20 lanes from the CPU). The processor was released in November 2021 and carries a launch MSRP of $384.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i7-12700KF demonstrates strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. Cinebench R23 scores show 28838 multi-core and 4071 single-core. Cinebench R20 returns 12111 multi-core and 1709 single-core. The Geekbench results are 14367 multi-core and 2255 single-core. 3DMark tests show 9983 at max threads, 9282 at 16 threads, 7211 at 8 threads, 4011 at 4 threads, 2065 at 2 threads, and 1043 at single thread. PassMark tests show a multithread score of 34092 and a single-thread score of 3984. These numbers place the i7-12700KF firmly in the upper tier of desktop CPUs.

For Ready Or Not specifically, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls, handle AI for enemy and civilian units, and manage the physics and collision systems that are common in tactical shooters. The 12-core, 20-thread configuration is more than sufficient for this game, which is not known for being exceptionally CPU-heavy. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 113 FPS average, and at 1080p High it hits 89 FPS. These numbers are far above what the GPU can sustain at higher resolutions, which indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor at any tested setting.

The single-thread performance is particularly relevant for Ready Or Not, as many game engines still rely heavily on a few primary threads for core game logic. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and the Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1709 show that the i7-12700KF has strong per-core performance. The boost clock of 5.00 GHz is among the highest in its generation, and that helps maintain consistent frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios. However, in this pairing, the CPU rarely gets a chance to be the bottleneck because the GPU saturates first at every resolution above 1080p.

The i7-12700KF also supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives builders flexibility, but the memory bandwidth is system-dependent and not a measured factor in these results. The 25 MB of L3 cache is shared across all cores, which helps with cache-sensitive workloads, but Ready Or Not's performance is ultimately dictated by the GPU in this configuration.

# GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is a mobile-class integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, 20 render output units, and 10 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS. The TDP is just 25 W, and it operates as an IGP with no dedicated power connectors. Memory is system-shared, meaning the VRAM size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all system-dependent.

The Arc B370's only measured benchmark is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 with a score of 1184. That puts it at the 5th percentile among all GPUs. For context, the nearest competitors are all over a decade old. This is not a GPU designed for modern gaming at high settings, and the measured FPS in Ready Or Not confirms that assessment.

At 1080p Low, the Arc B370 manages 113 FPS average. At 1080p Medium, it drops to 98 FPS average with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 113. At 1080p High, it falls to 89 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, it drops sharply to 63 FPS. These numbers show that the GPU can handle Ready Or Not at 1080p with playable frame rates, but performance degrades quickly as settings increase.

The system-shared memory is a critical limitation. Because the Arc B370 has no dedicated VRAM, it relies on the system's main memory for texture storage and frame buffering. This creates a bandwidth bottleneck that becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and higher texture quality settings. The 1280 shading units and 20 ROPs are simply not enough to push large pixel counts at high fill rates, which explains the dramatic FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K.

At 1440p, the Arc B370 manages 71 FPS average on Low, 62 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 53 and maximum of 71), 56 FPS on High, and 40 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the numbers fall further: 37 FPS on Low, 32 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 28 and maximum of 37), 29 FPS on High, and 21 FPS on Ultra. None of these 4K results are playable for a tactical shooter, and even the 1440p Ultra result of 40 FPS is borderline.

The ray tracing cores are present (10 of them), but Ready Or Not's use of ray tracing is limited, and the GPU's overall compute throughput is too low to leverage them meaningfully. The FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS is respectable for an IGP but far below what dedicated gaming GPUs offer. The 25 W TDP also indicates that thermal and power constraints are tight, which further limits sustained performance.

# FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700KF powerful enough for Ready Or Not?

A: Yes. The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 35365. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, is only 0.1% faster. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo; the GPU is.

Q: Can the Intel Arc B370 run Ready Or Not at 1080p?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 1080p Low, it averages 113 FPS. At 1080p Medium, it averages 98 FPS with a minimum of 83. At 1080p High, it averages 89 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, it drops to 63 FPS. The GPU can handle 1080p, but higher settings reduce performance significantly.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% faster). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% slower). These are all legacy parts, indicating the Arc B370 is in a very low performance tier.

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

A: 1080p is the only resolution where the combo delivers consistently playable frame rates. At 1080p Medium, it averages 98 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 62 FPS on Medium, and at 4K, it falls to 32 FPS on Medium. For a tactical shooter, 1080p is the recommended resolution.

Q: How does the i7-12700KF compare to the i7-12700K?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, while the i7-12700K scores 35287. The delta is 0.2%, meaning the i7-12700KF is slightly faster. The difference is negligible in real-world gaming scenarios.

Q: Does the combo rank improve at lower settings?

A: The combo rank of 2710 out of 2947 is based on all measured configurations. The measured FPS data shows that lower settings do improve frame rates—for example, 113 FPS at 1080p Low versus 63 FPS at 1080p Ultra—but the overall rank remains low because the GPU is fundamentally underpowered for this game.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, and this pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound system. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 113 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 71 FPS, which is a 37% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 37 FPS, a 67% reduction from the 1080p Low result. These are steep drops that indicate the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are being saturated.

Looking at Medium settings, the trend continues. At 1080p Medium, the average is 98 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it drops to 62 FPS (a 37% reduction), and at 4K Medium, it falls to 32 FPS (a 67% reduction from 1080p Medium). The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 83, at 1440p Medium it is 53, and at 4K Medium it is 28. The maximum FPS follows the same pattern: 113 at 1080p, 71 at 1440p, and 37 at 4K.

High settings show the same scaling behavior. At 1080p High, the average is 89 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 56 FPS (a 37% reduction), and at 4K High, it falls to 29 FPS (a 67% reduction from 1080p High). Ultra settings are the most demanding: 1080p Ultra averages 63 FPS, 1440p Ultra drops to 40 FPS (a 37% reduction), and 4K Ultra falls to 21 FPS (a 67% reduction from 1080p Ultra).

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings is telling. Whether at Low or Ultra, moving from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 37% of the frame rate, and moving from 1080p to 4K costs roughly 67%. This uniformity suggests that the limiting factor is resolution-dependent, and that is the GPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller percentage drops at higher resolutions because the CPU workload would remain roughly constant while the GPU workload increases. Instead, the FPS scales almost exactly with the pixel count, which is the signature of a GPU-limited system.

The system-shared memory on the Arc B370 likely exacerbates this issue. At 4K, the frame buffer requires significantly more memory bandwidth, and because the GPU shares system memory, it competes with the CPU for bandwidth. This can cause stuttering and frame time spikes that are not captured in the average FPS numbers but would be noticeable in gameplay.

For a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not, where players need to spot enemies in dark corridors and through doorways, consistent frame rates are more important than raw averages. The min FPS data at Medium settings shows 83 at 1080p, 53 at 1440p, and 28 at 4K. These minimums are below the average and indicate that the GPU occasionally struggles to maintain its frame pacing, especially at higher resolutions.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo in Ready Or Not is at 1080p with Medium settings. The average FPS at 1080p Medium is 98, with a minimum of 83 and a maximum of 113. This provides a smooth, playable experience for a tactical shooter, where frame rates above 60 FPS are generally considered adequate for competitive play. The minimum of 83 FPS ensures that even in intense firefights or when multiple AI characters are on screen, the frame rate does not drop below playable levels.

At 1080p Low, the average FPS rises to 113, which is the highest measured result in this dataset. However, the visual quality reduction from Low to Medium is noticeable in a game that relies on environmental details for situational awareness. The Medium preset likely offers a better balance between visual fidelity and performance. The difference between 98 FPS and 113 FPS is rarely perceptible on most monitors, while the visual improvement from Low to Medium can help with spotting enemies in shadows or through windows.

At 1080p High, the average FPS drops to 89, and at 1080p Ultra, it falls to 63. While 89 FPS is still playable, the margin for error is thinner, and the minimum FPS at High is not recorded in the data. The Ultra preset at 63 FPS is borderline for a tactical shooter, as frame drops in firefights could push it below 60 FPS. The Medium preset provides the safest combination of playability and visual quality.

At 1440p, the Medium preset averages 62 FPS with a minimum of 53. This is playable but not ideal for a game where quick target acquisition is important. The 53 FPS minimum indicates that the GPU occasionally drops below 60 FPS, which can cause noticeable stutter in a fast-paced tactical situation. At 1440p Low, the average rises to 71 FPS, but the visual quality reduction is significant. For players with 1440p monitors, the Medium preset is the highest setting that maintains playable frame rates, but the 1080p Medium experience is superior.

At 4K, none of the settings provide a playable experience. The best result is 37 FPS at Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K averages 32 FPS with a minimum of 28, and the High and Ultra presets drop to 29 FPS and 21 FPS respectively. These are all unplayable for a tactical shooter, and the data suggests that this combo should not be used at 4K resolution for Ready Or Not.

In summary, the recommended configuration is 1080p with Medium settings. This delivers an average of 98 FPS with a minimum of 83, providing enough headroom for smooth gameplay even in demanding scenarios. Players who prioritize frame rate above all else can drop to Low settings for 113 FPS, but the visual trade-off is not worth the marginal FPS gain for most users. The data shows that the Arc B370 is the limiting component, and no settings adjustment can overcome its fundamental performance ceiling at higher resolutions.