Ready Or Not

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread desktop processor built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture at a 10 nm process node. It runs a 3.60 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.00 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache layout consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and a shared 25 MB L3 cache. This chip sits at the 85th percentile compared to all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,365.

In synthetic testing, the processor shows a strong scaling curve that matters for a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not. The 3DMark results demonstrate this progression: 2,065 with 2 threads, 4,011 with 4 threads, 7,211 with 8 threads, 9,282 with 16 threads, and 9,983 with max threads. The jump from 8 to 16 threads adds roughly 2,000 points, while the final step to max threads adds only about 700 — indicating that the 12-core configuration handles the game's thread demands without hitting a wall. Cinebench R23 results reinforce this: 28,838 multi-core and 4,071 single-core. The single-core figure is particularly relevant for a game that depends on draw call processing and AI logic, where per-thread performance often dictates frame pacing.

The nearest rival comparisons place this CPU in a tight cluster. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35,403, which is 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35,305, a 0.2% gap. The Intel Core 5 213PE sits 0.2% above, and the Intel Core i7-12700K matches at 0.2% below. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming terms — the 12700KF is statistically tied with its closest competitors in aggregate CPU performance.

For Ready Or Not specifically, the measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 192 FPS average, and at 1080p Ultra it drops to 107 FPS. The CPU's headroom is evident in the fact that the 1080p Low result is nearly double the 4K Ultra result (35 FPS), which suggests that at lower resolutions the processor is feeding frames fast enough for the GPU to become the limiting factor. The PassMark multi-thread score of 34,092 and single-thread score of 3,984 indicate a balanced profile that should handle both the simulation-heavy aspects of a tactical shooter and the rendering pipeline demands.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is a Battlemage-generation GPU (Arc 5 series) built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. It packs 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a flat 2,500 MHz base and boost clock, with memory clocked at 2,375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The shading unit count is 2,304, paired with 144 TMUs and 80 ROPs, plus 18 RT cores. Compute throughput is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS FP16. The board uses a dual-slot cooler with a single 8-pin power connector and carries a 150 W TDP.

The Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 20,556. Its nearest rivals are telling: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20,534 (0.1% higher), the Intel Arc A750 scores 20,582 (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20,480 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20,662 (0.5% lower). The GPU is essentially performance-equivalent to a mobile RTX 3070 and to its own predecessor-class Arc A750 in aggregate benchmarks.

The 10 GB VRAM capacity is a meaningful consideration for Ready Or Not at high resolutions. The measured data shows the combo delivering 50 FPS at 4K High and 35 FPS at 4K Ultra. The step from High to Ultra at 4K costs 15 FPS, which is a 30% penalty — this suggests that the Ultra preset at 4K is pushing both the GPU compute and memory subsystem hard. The 380 GB/s bandwidth is likely a constraining factor at 4K Ultra, where texture streaming and shadow buffers demand significant memory throughput.

At 1440p, the GPU shows much healthier margins: 96 FPS on High, 105 FPS on Medium, and 67 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p results are even stronger, with 152 FPS on High and 167 FPS on Medium. The pattern across resolutions indicates that the Arc B570 is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p, where its 10 GB frame buffer and bandwidth are sufficient for the game's asset load. The 4K results are playable but not ideal, with only the Low preset (63 FPS) crossing the 60 FPS threshold.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate consistency across all three resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 167 FPS average with a minimum of 142 FPS and maximum of 192 FPS — the min-to-max spread indicates stable frame pacing. The High preset at 1080p drops to 152 FPS, a 15 FPS penalty for the visual upgrade, while Ultra falls further to 107 FPS. For competitive play, the Low preset at 192 FPS is the clear choice, but Medium provides nearly the same speed with better visuals.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again stands out: 105 FPS average with 90 FPS minimum and 121 FPS maximum. This is the only 1440p setting that comfortably exceeds 100 FPS average while maintaining a minimum above 90. High follows at 96 FPS, and Ultra drops to 67 FPS — a significant 38 FPS penalty from Medium. The 1440p Low preset hits 121 FPS, but the gap between Low and Medium (16 FPS) is smaller than the gap between Medium and High (9 FPS), suggesting that Medium is the sweet spot for 1440p.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. Medium averages 55 FPS with a min of 47 and max of 63, which is playable but not ideal for a tactical shooter where reaction time matters. Low averages 63 FPS, and High averages 50 FPS. Ultra at 35 FPS is not recommended for active play. If 4K is the target resolution, the Low preset is the only one that reliably hits the 60 FPS mark, with Medium as a compromise if the player prefers visual quality over frame rate.

The data shows a consistent pattern: Medium provides the best frame rate per visual quality trade-off. At every resolution, the jump from Medium to High costs roughly 9-15 FPS, while the jump from Low to Medium costs 25-29 FPS at 1080p and 16 FPS at 1440p. The Medium preset appears to be where the Arc B570's compute and memory resources are most efficiently utilized — the GPU is not idling as it might at Low, nor is it overburdened as at Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2,361 out of 2,947 tested combos in Ready Or Not. That places it in the bottom 20% of all system configurations tested for this game. The rank reflects the GPU's position in the performance hierarchy — at the 65th percentile for GPUs — rather than the CPU, which sits at the 85th percentile.

The rank indicates that while the CPU is well above average, the GPU holds the combo back in this title. The 2,947 total combos likely include configurations with higher-end GPUs paired with similar or weaker CPUs, which would push this combo down the rankings. The delta between the CPU's percentile (85) and GPU's percentile (65) suggests a mild bottleneck where the Arc B570 cannot fully utilize the 12700KF's processing power in this game.

Looking at the measured FPS data, the combo's actual performance is respectable — 152 FPS at 1080p High is by no means a poor result. The low rank is a function of the competitive field rather than the combo's absolute performance. Many of the 2,947 combos likely feature GPUs with higher raw compute or better driver optimization for this specific title. The Arc B570's nearest rival comparisons show it matching the Arc A750, which is a previous-generation product — this context explains why the combo ranks where it does.

For a builder, the rank suggests that if Ready Or Not is a primary game, the GPU is the component to upgrade first. Swapping the Arc B570 for a GPU with higher percentile ranking would move the combo significantly up the list, while upgrading the CPU would yield diminishing returns given the processor's relative strength.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 167 FPS, with a minimum of 142 FPS and maximum of 192 FPS. This is the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1080p.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K?

A: No. The measured average is 35 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is below the playable threshold for a tactical shooter. The Low preset at 4K averages 63 FPS and is the only 4K setting that exceeds 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Arc A750?

A: In aggregate benchmark scores, the Arc B570 averages 20,556, which is 0.1% lower than the Arc A750's 20,582. They are effectively performance equals.

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

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile. The measured FPS drops at higher resolutions and settings follow the GPU's scaling pattern.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: 1440p with Medium settings provides 105 FPS average with a 90 FPS minimum, which is both visually detailed and smooth. 1080p offers higher frame rates but the visual upgrade to 1440p is worth the modest frame rate cost.

Q: How much performance is lost going from High to Ultra at 1440p?

A: The average drops from 96 FPS on High to 67 FPS on Ultra, a 29 FPS penalty. This is a 30% reduction for the visual upgrade, which is not a favorable trade-off.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080 (1080p):

| Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| Low | 192 | — | — |

| Medium | 167 | 142 | 192 |

| High | 152 | — | — |

| Ultra | 107 | — | — |

The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy with no overlaps between settings. Low delivers 192 FPS, Medium 167 FPS, High 152 FPS, and Ultra 107 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 142 FPS is still above the High preset's average, indicating that Medium is the most consistent preset at this resolution. The gap from High to Ultra is 45 FPS — the largest single-step drop in the 1080p tier.

2560x1440 (1440p):

| Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| Low | 121 | — | — |

| Medium | 105 | 90 | 121 |

| High | 96 | — | — |

| Ultra | 67 | — | — |

At 1440p, Low delivers 121 FPS, Medium 105 FPS, High 96 FPS, and Ultra 67 FPS. The Medium setting maintains a 90 FPS minimum, which is 6 FPS below the High average — meaning Medium's worst case is nearly as good as High's typical case. The step from Medium to High costs 9 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 29 FPS. The 1440p results are the most balanced across the board, with no setting falling below playable thresholds except Ultra, which still averages 67 FPS.

3840x2160 (4K):

| Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| Low | 63 | — | — |

| Medium | 55 | 47 | 63 |

| High | 50 | — | — |

| Ultra | 35 | — | — |

The 4K tier is where the combo struggles. Low averages 63 FPS, Medium 55 FPS with a 47 FPS minimum, High 50 FPS, and Ultra 35 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 47 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, and the Low preset only barely clears it. The progression from Low to Ultra is: 63, 55, 50, 35 — a steady decline with the Ultra setting representing a 28 FPS drop from High. For 4K play, Low is the only preset that consistently hits 60 FPS, and Medium is a compromise for those who accept sub-60 frame rates.