Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the settings and resolution chosen. For the combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the Intel Arc B580, the measured data shows a clear performance profile. This analysis breaks down the FPS results, the role of each component, and how this specific pairing ranks against other tested configurations.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 217, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 40 FPS, which is the lowest average recorded in the dataset.

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

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at 1080p, as the CPU's high single-thread performance (a Geekbench single-core score of 2255) is sufficient to drive high frame rates, but the GPU's performance caps the output.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 137 on Low settings to 76 on Ultra settings, a difference of 61 FPS.

Q: Does the combo achieve a playable frame rate at 4K?

A: Yes, at 4K with Medium settings, the combo averages 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS. This is above the typical 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the i7-12700KF compare to its nearest CPU rival in general benchmarks?

A: The i7-12700KF's average benchmark score is 35365, which is only 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i5-13600T's score of 35305, indicating nearly identical overall CPU performance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, has a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. These specifications are directly relevant to Ready Or Not's performance, as the game's asset streaming and texture rendering rely heavily on memory bandwidth and raw shading power.

The data shows a clear scaling pattern that points to the GPU as the dominant factor in performance. At 1080p, the GPU can push very high frame rates, but as resolution increases, the workload on the GPU's 2560 shading units intensifies. The benchmark results indicate that the Arc B580's performance is strongest at lower resolutions, where it can leverage its high clock speeds. For instance, at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 217 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, this plummets to 40 FPS.

The GPU's 80 ROPs and 160 TMUs also play a role in the game's visual effects. The rasterization and texture filtering workload scales with resolution and settings, which is why we see a significant drop in FPS when moving from High to Ultra at any given resolution. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is likely sufficient for the game's textures at most settings, but the computational load at 4K Ultra proves too heavy for the card to maintain a high frame rate. The data clearly shows the Arc B580 is the limiting component in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a consistent and predictable drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 217 at 1080p to 137 at 1440p, a 37% reduction. Pushing further to 4K, the average FPS drops to 72, which is a 47% reduction from the 1440p figure.

This scaling pattern is even more pronounced at High settings. The combo achieves 172 FPS at 1080p, but this falls to 108 FPS at 1440p (a 37% drop) and then to 57 FPS at 4K (a 47% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings strongly suggests that the GPU's pixel throughput is the primary constraint. The 4K resolution requires the GPU to fill four times as many pixels as 1080p, and the Arc B580's pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s is not sufficient to maintain the same frame rates.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is slightly different. The drop from 1080p (121 FPS) to 1440p (76 FPS) is a 37% decrease, but the drop from 1440p to 4K (40 FPS) is a 47% decrease. This indicates that the combination of Ultra settings and 4K resolution creates a workload that is even more demanding on the GPU, likely due to increased shader complexity and memory pressure. The data points to the GPU being the limiting component across all resolutions, with the CPU having enough headroom to feed the GPU frames at 1080p and 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a smooth gaming experience, the data suggests that Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance across all tested resolutions.

At 1080p, all settings are playable. However, Ultra yields 121 FPS, which is still very high. For players with high refresh rate monitors (144Hz or higher), Low settings at 217 FPS or Medium at 189 FPS would be the best choices. At 1440p, Medium settings provide an average of 119 FPS, which is ideal for a 120Hz display. High settings at 108 FPS are also viable, but Ultra drops to 76 FPS, which, while playable, shows a significant performance cost. Low settings at 137 FPS offer the highest frame rate but sacrifice visual fidelity.

The most critical decisions are at 4K. Ultra settings produce an unplayable 40 FPS average. High settings are borderline at 57 FPS. Medium settings, with an average of 62 FPS and a minimum of 53 FPS, are the only preset that consistently stays near the 60 FPS target. Low settings at 72 FPS offer a more comfortable margin. Therefore, for 4K gaming, Medium or Low settings are recommended, as they provide the best experience per the measured data. The sweet spot for this combo is Medium settings, which offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate at every resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across all settings and resolutions.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average FPS of 217, with no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Medium: Average FPS of 189, with a minimum of 161 and a maximum of 217.
• High: Average FPS of 172, with no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 121, with no minimum or maximum recorded.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average FPS of 137, with no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Medium: Average FPS of 119, with a minimum of 101 and a maximum of 137.
• High: Average FPS of 108, with no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 76, with no minimum or maximum recorded.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average FPS of 72, with no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Medium: Average FPS of 62, with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 72.
• High: Average FPS of 57, with no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 40, with no minimum or maximum recorded.

The data shows a clear hierarchy. The jump from Ultra to High is consistently the largest performance gain at each resolution. For example, at 1440p, moving from Ultra (76 FPS) to High (108 FPS) yields a 32 FPS improvement, while moving from High to Medium (119 FPS) only yields an 11 FPS gain. This suggests that the Ultra preset includes particularly demanding effects that disproportionately impact the Arc B580.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU's benchmark scores indicate it is a high-performing part, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838 and a single-core score of 4071. This strong single-thread performance is crucial for gaming, as most game engines, including tactical shooters like Ready Or Not, rely heavily on a few primary threads.

In the context of this combo, the CPU's role appears to be to provide a stable foundation that does not bottleneck the GPU. The evidence for this is in the FPS scaling. At 1080p, the CPU can deliver very high frame rates (up to 217 FPS on Low), which suggests it is not a limiting factor at that resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would plateau regardless of the GPU load. Instead, we see a clear drop in FPS as resolution increases, which is a GPU-bound behavior.

The CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 20 threads help ensure smooth frame pacing and background task management. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 9282 and max-thread score of 9983 show that the CPU scales well with multi-threaded workloads, which can help in scenarios with many AI-driven enemies or complex physics calculations. However, the benchmark results clearly show that in this game, with this GPU, the CPU is not the primary performance limiter. It has ample headroom, and the Arc B580 is the component that dictates the final frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel Arc B580 combination has a combo rank of 2790 out of 3714 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested configurations, indicating that while it can play the game, there are many other pairings that achieve higher frame rates.

This ranking is consistent with the GPU's performance profile. The Arc B580's average benchmark score is 23021, which puts it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (avg score 22895, 0.6% lower) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (avg score 23172, 0.7% higher). This indicates the B580 performs near the level of an RTX 2080 in general compute tasks. However, in this specific game, the combo's performance is heavily influenced by the GPU's ability to handle the game's engine, which is reflected in its lower overall rank.

The CPU's performance is not the issue. The i7-12700KF's average benchmark score is 35365, which is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13700T (avg score 35403, -0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i5-13600T (avg score 35305, 0.2% delta), are all within 0.2% of its performance. This shows that the CPU is a high-tier part, but the combo's rank is dragged down by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions and settings. The data indicates that this pairing is a capable 1080p and 1440p machine, but it is not optimized for 4K Ultra settings, which is why it ranks in the 75th percentile of all tested combos.