Ready Or Not

Settings Recommendations

The data clearly indicates that Medium settings at 1440p deliver the best balance of visual fidelity and performance for Ready Or Not with this hardware pairing. At 2560x1440 Medium, the combination produces an average of 136 FPS with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. That minimum frame rate is critical for a tactical shooter, where sudden enemy contact demands consistent responsiveness. The 2160p Medium preset also holds a 60 FPS minimum, but the average drops to 71 FPS, which is serviceable yet less comfortable for fast target acquisition.

For competitive play, Low settings at 1080p are the peak performance option, hitting 247 FPS on average. This nearly doubles the 4K High result and provides the highest headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p only costs 31 FPS (247 to 216), while the jump from Medium to High costs another 20 FPS (216 to 196). The Ultra preset at 1080p still achieves 138 FPS, which is playable, but the 78 FPS gap between Medium and Ultra suggests diminishing returns on visual quality for that cost.

At 1440p, the scaling pattern repeats: Low produces 156 FPS, Medium 136 FPS, High 124 FPS, and Ultra 87 FPS. The Medium-to-High drop of 12 FPS is modest, but High-to-Ultra costs 37 FPS. At 4K, the situation becomes more constrained. Low hits 82 FPS, Medium 71 FPS, High 65 FPS, and Ultra falls to 45 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only measured configuration that dips below a 60 FPS average, making it unsuitable for sustained play.

The sweet spot is 1440p Medium, because it maintains a 116 FPS minimum while offering substantially better image quality than Low. The 136 FPS average provides enough margin for busy firefights with multiple AI suspects. For users with 1080p displays, Medium at 216 FPS is the recommended starting point, with Low available as a competitive fallback. The data shows that Ultra presets across all resolutions sacrifice too much frame rate for the modest visual gains typical of this title's tactical environments.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF brings a 12-core, 20-thread configuration from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This processor sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong headroom for gaming workloads. In Ready Or Not, which relies on AI-driven suspect behavior and dynamic room clearing, the CPU's multi-threaded capacity matters. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,838 and Geekbench multi-core score of 14,367 reflect robust parallel performance. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9,282 and max-thread score of 9,983 show that scaling remains consistent as thread count increases.

The single-thread performance is equally relevant for game logic and draw calls. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,071 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,255 indicate strong per-core throughput. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,043 and 2-thread score of 2,065 demonstrate that the processor handles lightly-threaded workloads efficiently. Ready Or Not's simulation of multiple AI suspects, each with independent pathfinding and decision-making, benefits from both the 20 threads and the high boost clock.

The processor's 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core provide ample on-die storage for game assets and AI state data. The 10 nm process node and 125 W TDP place it in the mainstream performance tier. The 12 cores include performance and efficiency cores, though the fact pack does not specify the exact hybrid configuration. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 247 FPS, which suggests the GPU is handling the rendering load while the CPU keeps up with game logic. The PassMark multi-thread score of 34,092 and physical score of 1,780 further confirm strong compute capability.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Core i7-12700KF performs within a narrow band. It trails the Intel Core i7-13700T by 0.1% and the Intel Core 5 213PE by 0.2%, while leading the Intel Core i5-13600T and Intel Core i7-12700K by 0.2% each. These deltas are negligible for gaming purposes. The processor's average benchmark score of 35,365 places it just above the RTX 2070 SUPER's average of 20,282, indicating balanced pairing for this title. The CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p shows that it can feed the GPU adequately, even in CPU-intensive tactical scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER employs the TU104 chip on a 12 nm process, with 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock runs at 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and memory operates at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU's 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores enable hardware ray tracing and DLSS, though the fact pack provides no DLSS-specific measurements for this game.

The GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 20,282 places it close to its nearest rivals. It trails the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by 1%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.2%, the Intel Arc B570 by 1.3%, and the Intel Arc A750 by 1.5%. These small deltas suggest the RTX 2070 SUPER remains competitive with newer mid-range options. The PassMark G3D score of 18,169 and DirectX 12 score of 67 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which aligns with Ready Or Not's modern rendering pipeline.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for this game's texture loads. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU handles 1080p and 1440p resolutions comfortably, with 4K being the primary stress point. At 1440p Ultra, the GPU produces 87 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 45 FPS. This 42 FPS difference highlights the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. The pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the game's detailed environments and multiple light sources.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS and FP16 of 18.12 TFLOPS (2:1) support the computational demands of a tactical shooter with realistic ballistics and environmental destruction. The 215 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this performance class. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s proves sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, where the average FPS remains above 87 even at Ultra settings. At 4K, the bandwidth constraint becomes more apparent, as the 65 FPS average at High settings and 45 FPS at Ultra suggest the GPU is pushing its memory subsystem to the limit.

The GPU's end-of-life production status means it competes against newer architectures, but the benchmark data shows it still holds its own. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,651 reflects modern workload performance. For Ready Or Not specifically, the GPU delivers playable frame rates up to 1440p Ultra, with 4K requiring Medium settings for a stable 60 FPS minimum. The 8 GB VRAM does not appear to bottleneck at any measured setting, as the frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra follows a consistent pattern across resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2,139th out of 3,714 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This places it in the 42nd percentile of all pairings, meaning roughly 58% of tested combinations perform better. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range status more than the CPU's capability. The processor alone sits at the 85th percentile, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile, so the GPU is the constraining component in this pairing.

The combo's position suggests that users with this hardware should expect solid 1080p and 1440p performance, but not top-tier 4K capability. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation: at 1440p High, the combo achieves 124 FPS, which is excellent for a tactical shooter. The 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider essential for smooth aiming. The ranking indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield larger performance gains than upgrading the CPU.

When considering the CPU's nearest rivals, the performance differences are minimal. The combo's CPU scores within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13700T, Intel Core i5-13600T, Intel Core 5 213PE, and Intel Core i7-12700K. This means the ranking is largely determined by GPU performance. The RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals, including the Intel Arc B570 and Arc A750, show similar average scores, suggesting that the combo's rank would shift only slightly with a different mid-range GPU.

The fact that this combo ranks near the 2,139th position out of 3,714 indicates a mid-pack placement. For context, the best combos likely pair high-end CPUs with top-tier GPUs, while the worst combos use older or entry-level parts. This pairing sits in a comfortable middle ground, offering enough performance for competitive play at mainstream resolutions. The data shows no obvious bottleneck: the CPU can drive high frame rates, and the GPU delivers them up to 1440p, with 4K being the only resolution where the combo struggles.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound pattern. At Medium settings, the average FPS decreases from 216 at 1080p to 136 at 1440p and then to 71 at 4K. This represents a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 48% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU that has sufficient bandwidth for lower resolutions but becomes constrained as pixel count increases. The 4K resolution has roughly four times the pixels of 1080p, yet the FPS does not drop proportionally, indicating that the CPU and memory bandwidth help mitigate the load.

At Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K goes from 247 FPS to 156 FPS at 1440p and 82 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop of 91 FPS (37%) and 1440p-to-4K drop of 74 FPS (47%) show similar relative scaling to Medium. At High settings, the numbers are 196 FPS, 124 FPS, and 65 FPS respectively, with drops of 37% and 48%. The consistency across settings suggests that the GPU's rendering pipeline scales predictably with resolution.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest absolute drops: 138 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 51 FPS (37%), and the 1440p-to-4K drop is 42 FPS (48%). The fact that the percentage drops are nearly identical across all settings indicates that the limiting factor is the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth, not a specific setting. The CPU's performance headroom is evident because even at 1080p Low, the 247 FPS result does not appear to be CPU-limited.

The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows a similar pattern: 183 FPS at 1080p, 116 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. The 4K minimum of exactly 60 FPS suggests that the GPU is just barely maintaining a playable frame rate in the most demanding scenes. The maximum FPS for Medium also scales: 248 at 1080p, 156 at 1440p, and 82 at 4K. These values reinforce the conclusion that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, while the CPU has ample headroom at all resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for competitive play?

A: The 1080p Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 247, providing the maximum responsiveness for competitive matches. For better visuals with minimal performance loss, 1440p Medium achieves 136 FPS with a 116 FPS minimum.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 71 with a 60 FPS minimum, which is playable. The 4K Ultra preset drops to 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13700T, Intel Core i5-13600T, Intel Core 5 213PE, and Intel Core i7-12700K. The performance differences are negligible for gaming.

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

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER trails the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by 1%, the RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.2%, the Intel Arc B570 by 1.3%, and the Intel Arc A750 by 1.5% in average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested systems?

A: This pairing ranks 2,139th out of 3,714 tested combos for Ready Or Not, placing it in the mid-range of all configurations. The GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU alone sits at the 85th percentile.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM cause any performance issues?

A: The measured data shows no VRAM-related bottlenecks. The FPS scaling from Low to Ultra follows a consistent pattern across resolutions, indicating that the 8 GB capacity is sufficient for this game's tested settings.