Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the Intel Arc B390 is a deeply lopsided combination for Ready Or Not, landing at rank 2611 out of 2947 tested combos. This places the pairing in the bottom 11% of all systems tested in this game, a position driven almost entirely by the GPU's severe performance limitations rather than by any deficiency in the processor. The data shows a system that can produce playable frame rates at 1080p with careful settings, but which struggles to maintain a consistent experience at higher resolutions or with maximum graphical fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2611 out of 2947 positions it firmly in the lower quartile of tested configurations for Ready Or Not. This is not a mid-pack result; it indicates that the vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this tactical shooter. The bottleneck is unambiguous: the Intel Arc B390's average benchmark score places it at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the i7-12700KF sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. This creates a massive imbalance where the processor has substantial headroom that the graphics solution cannot utilize.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU is performing at a level far above what this GPU can feed. The i7-12700KF's nearest rivals in overall benchmark score include the Intel Core i7-13700T (0.1% slower), the Intel Core i5-13600T (0.2% faster), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (0.2% faster). These are all modern desktop processors with strong multi-threaded capabilities. In contrast, the Arc B390's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% slower), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1.5% slower), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (2.5% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (2.7% slower)—all legacy or entry-level mobile/desktop parts from over a decade ago. The data confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor in almost every scenario, and the rank reflects that constraint.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. Its architecture, Xe3-LPG, is built on a 3nm process, and its specifications are those of an integrated graphics solution (IGP) rather than a discrete add-in card. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's RAM, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This is a fundamental limitation for a game like Ready Or Not, which benefits from dedicated graphics memory.

Clock speeds are listed with a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its theoretical pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. Floating point performance is 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 and 15.36 TFLOPS for FP16. In the single available benchmark, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scored 1482 points.

The GPU's performance percentile of 9 is stark. Its nearest rivals are the GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710—all parts that were considered low-end when they were current. The Arc B390's score of 1482 is only 1.3% higher than the GT 520MX's 1463, which highlights how far behind modern discrete GPUs this part is. In Ready Or Not, this translates directly to low average frame rates, especially when resolution and settings increase the demand on the graphics pipeline.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a high-performance desktop processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. 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 processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 28838 points in multi-core and 4071 points in single-core. Geekbench results show 14367 multi-core and 2255 single-core. The 3DMark results are similarly robust: 9282 in the 16-thread test and 9983 in the max-threads test. The processor's percentile of 85 and average benchmark score of 35365 place it among capable modern CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.2% of its score, indicating a very tight grouping of mid-to-high-end desktop parts.

In the context of Ready Or Not, the i7-12700KF is never the limiting factor. The game's demands on the CPU are far lower than what this processor can provide, as evidenced by the fact that the GPU saturates well before the CPU's potential is reached. The processor's high single-thread score of 4071 in Cinebench R23 is particularly relevant for a tactical shooter, where frame pacing and responsiveness matter, but the GPU's inability to render frames quickly enough negates this advantage in practice.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution and settings increase. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 125 FPS, which is a playable result for a tactical shooter. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 109 FPS, with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS. High settings at 1080p yield an average of 99 FPS, while Ultra settings drop significantly to 69 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance becomes more strained. Low settings average 79 FPS, which is still acceptable. Medium settings average 69 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS. High settings drop to 62 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 44 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a fast-paced shooter.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal at best. Low settings average 41 FPS, Medium settings average 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 41 FPS, High settings average 33 FPS, and Ultra settings average just 23 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K resolution is not viable for this combination in Ready Or Not, except perhaps in the least demanding scenarios.

The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings is consistent across resolutions. At 1080p, the difference is 56 FPS (125 vs 69); at 1440p, it is 35 FPS (79 vs 44); and at 4K, it is 18 FPS (41 vs 23). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming fully saturated, and the impact of settings diminishes as the pixel count increases.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo capable of running Ready Or Not at 1080p?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 125. Medium settings yield 109 FPS on average, and High settings produce 99 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 69 FPS on average, which is still playable but less smooth.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B390 scored 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This is 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443). These are all very low-end parts.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for a consistent 60 FPS experience?

A: The only configuration that guarantees an average above 60 FPS is 1920x1080 at Low (125 FPS), Medium (109 FPS), or High (99 FPS) settings. At 2560x1440, only Low settings average above 60 FPS at 79 FPS; Medium averages 69 FPS, but the minimum is 58 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365 and sits at the 85th percentile among CPUs, while the Arc B390's average score is 1482 and sits at the 9th percentile among GPUs. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.2% of its performance.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution in Ready Or Not?*

A: Not meaningfully. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 41 on Low settings. Medium averages 36 FPS, High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. These results are below the threshold for smooth, responsive gameplay.

Q: How does the combo's overall rank reflect its performance?

A: The combo ranks 2611 out of 2947 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 11% of systems. This rank is consistent with the GPU's low performance percentile relative to the CPU's high percentile.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and playability, the data points decisively to 1920x1080 with High settings. This configuration produces an average of 99 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for a tactical shooter, and it maintains a visual experience that is notably better than Low or Medium presets. The High preset at 1080p avoids the frame rate collapse seen at Ultra (69 FPS) while still delivering a smooth experience.

If the user prioritizes maximum smoothness over visual fidelity, 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest average at 125 FPS. This is the best option for competitive play where frame rate is paramount. The Medium preset at 1080p is a middle ground, offering 109 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS, which is acceptable for most players.

At 2560x1440, the results are less favorable. The Low preset averages 79 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 69 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS, which can cause noticeable stutter in intense firefights. High settings at 1440p average 62 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44 FPS. The data suggests that 1440p should only be considered if the user is willing to accept the Low preset.

The 3840x2160 resolution is not recommended for this combination. Even the Low preset averages only 41 FPS, and the Ultra preset at 23 FPS is unplayable. The GPU's system-shared memory architecture and low performance percentile make 4K gaming impractical in Ready Or Not.

Ultimately, the optimal experience is 1920x1080 with High settings. This gives the user a strong average frame rate of 99 FPS, a significant visual upgrade over Low, and a stability margin that protects against drops below 60 FPS. For users who demand the highest frame rates, Low settings at 1080p is the fallback, but the High preset offers the best overall trade-off between image quality and performance in this tested data.