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 processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which places it firmly in the high-performance desktop segment. The processor's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 25 MB L3 cache. This configuration supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel memory bus, and the CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,838 and a single-core score of 4,071. The Geekbench results show 14,367 multi-core and 2,255 single-core, while PassMark's multi-thread score reaches 34,092. The 3DMark results indicate scaling from 1,043 in single-thread to 9,983 in max-thread tests, with intermediate scores of 2,065 (2-thread), 4,011 (4-thread), and 7,211 (8-thread). This scaling pattern suggests that the processor handles increasing thread counts efficiently without significant bottlenecks, which is relevant for a tactical shooter that may spawn multiple AI-controlled enemies and simulated physics events.

The CPU sits at the 85th percentile against all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 35,365. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T (average score 35,403, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-13600T (35,305, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core 5 213PE (35,428, delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (35,287, delta 0.2%). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the 12700KF performs essentially identically to its direct competitors in aggregate benchmarking.

For Ready Or Not, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the primary constraint. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 467 FPS average, which is a scenario where the CPU's single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3,984 and 3DMark single-thread of 1,043) and multi-thread capabilities are both being exercised. The processor's 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for the game's AI routines, which in a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not can involve multiple hostile and friendly NPCs simultaneously computing pathfinding and reaction logic.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear resolution scaling pattern that shifts the bottleneck between CPU and GPU as pixel count increases. At 1080p Low settings, the combo delivers 467 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 295 FPS, a reduction of 172 FPS or roughly 37%. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 154 FPS, which represents a 67% decrease from the 1080p Low figure.

The Medium settings row provides min and max FPS values, which help illustrate the scaling more precisely. At 1080p Medium, the average is 407 FPS with a min of 346 and max of 468. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 257 FPS (min 218, max 295), and at 4K Medium, the average is 134 FPS (min 114, max 154). The ratio between resolutions shows that 1440p Medium achieves 63% of the 1080p Medium frame rate, while 4K Medium achieves 33% of the 1080p Medium frame rate.

For High settings, the progression is 370 FPS at 1080p, 234 FPS at 1440p, and 122 FPS at 4K. The Ultra settings show 260 FPS at 1080p, 164 FPS at 1440p, and 86 FPS at 4K. Across all settings presets, the drop from 1080p to 1440p averages around 35-37%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K averages around 47-48%.

These scaling patterns indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-limited at Low and Medium settings, where frame rates exceed 400 FPS. The GPU's sheer capability (52.22 TFLOPS FP32, 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth) means that at lower resolutions, the processor's single-thread performance becomes the limiting factor. As resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the GPU's pixel throughput (285.6 GPixel/s) and texture rate (816.0 GTexel/s) become progressively more dominant in determining the final frame rate, which is why the proportional drop between resolutions remains relatively consistent regardless of settings preset.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 315 out of 3,714 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places the combo in the top 8.5% of all configurations tested for this game, which is a strong showing given the breadth of hardware combinations possible.

The GPU component of this combo, the RTX 4080 SUPER, holds the 86th percentile against all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 54,209. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (average score 54,247, delta -0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, delta -1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, delta -2.7%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757, delta -2.8%). The RTX 4080 SUPER is effectively tied with the non-SUPER RTX 4080 in aggregate performance, while the AMD alternatives show slightly higher average scores, though the deltas are modest.

The CPU's rank of 85th percentile, combined with the GPU's 86th percentile, suggests that this combo is well-balanced with neither component being a significant outlier relative to its peers. The combo's rank of 315 in-game is higher (better) than what either component's percentile alone would suggest, indicating that the pairing works synergistically for Ready Or Not specifically. The game appears to favor the combination of strong single-thread CPU performance (which the 12700KF provides with its 5.00 GHz boost clock) and high-end GPU throughput, which the RTX 4080 SUPER delivers through its 10,240 shading units and 80 RT cores.

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

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values span from 260 to 467 across the four settings presets. Low settings produce 467 FPS average, Medium produces 407 FPS (with min 346 and max 468), High produces 370 FPS, and Ultra produces 260 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 207 FPS, which represents a 44% reduction when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 295 FPS for Low, 257 FPS for Medium (min 218, max 295), 234 FPS for High, and 164 FPS for Ultra. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 131 FPS, a 44% reduction, mirroring the percentage drop seen at 1080p. The consistency of this percentage across resolutions suggests that the settings presets scale uniformly in their performance impact.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 154 FPS for Low, 134 FPS for Medium (min 114, max 154), 122 FPS for High, and 86 FPS for Ultra. The reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K is 68 FPS, which is again a 44% drop. This consistent 44% reduction across all three resolutions indicates that the settings presets impose a relatively fixed performance cost, regardless of the base resolution.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with min and max FPS data, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the min of 346 FPS is 85% of the average, and the max of 468 FPS is 115% of the average. At 1440p Medium, the min of 218 FPS is 85% of the 257 average, and the max of 295 is 115%. At 4K Medium, the min of 114 is 85% of the 134 average, and the max of 154 is 115%. This consistent 85-115% range suggests that frame pacing remains stable across resolutions, with no anomalous spikes or drops that would indicate a specific bottleneck emerging at higher pixel counts.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 467, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How much does the average FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 370 at 1080p to 234 at 1440p, and further to 122 at 4K. This represents a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Does Ultra settings remain playable at 4K with this hardware?

A: Yes, Ultra settings at 3840x2160 produce an average of 86 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered acceptable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested configurations in this game?

A: This combo ranks 315 out of 3,714 tested combos, placing it in the top 8.5% of all configurations tested for Ready Or Not.

Q: What is the frame rate consistency at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At Medium settings, the min FPS is consistently 85% of the average and the max FPS is consistently 115% of the average across all three resolutions, indicating stable frame pacing.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low with 467 FPS average, the system is likely CPU-limited, as the GPU's performance headroom at that resolution and settings level exceeds what the processor can feed.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the High settings preset at 2560x1440 provides the most balanced experience. At this configuration, the combo delivers 234 FPS average, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors while still offering improved visual fidelity over Medium settings. The jump from High to Ultra at 1440p costs 70 FPS (from 234 to 164), which is a 30% reduction for what is typically a marginal visual improvement in shadow quality and post-processing effects.

For 4K gaming, High settings at 122 FPS average represents the best trade-off between visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 4K produces 134 FPS, only 12 FPS more than High, while Ultra at 4K drops to 86 FPS. The 36 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 4K (122 to 86) is substantial and may not justify the visual gains, depending on the user's preference for frame rate versus fidelity.

For competitive play or maximum frame rate, 1080p Low at 467 FPS provides the highest possible responsiveness, though this sacrifices visual clarity. The Medium preset at 1080p (407 FPS average) offers a reasonable middle ground for those who want high frame rates with some visual enhancements. The Ultra preset at any resolution should be reserved for players who prioritize visual quality and have monitors with lower refresh rates, given the significant FPS cost.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a die size of 379 mm² and 45,900 million transistors. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with memory running at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the texture-heavy environments typical of tactical shooters.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 10,240 shading units, 320 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 80 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 285.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 816.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS. These specifications place the RTX 4080 SUPER at the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,209.

In the context of Ready Or Not, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU's capabilities are underutilized, as evidenced by the 467 FPS at Low settings. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, with the average FPS dropping to 86. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this game at any settings preset, and the bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s ensures that texture streaming at 4K resolution does not introduce stutter or frame pacing issues, as confirmed by the consistent min/max FPS ratios at Medium settings across resolutions.

The GPU's ray tracing cores (80 RT cores) and tensor cores (320) may contribute to any ray-traced effects implemented in the game, though the measured FPS data does not distinguish between standard and ray-traced rendering. The 12 GB VRAM of the predecessor RTX 4080 (which has a delta of -0.1% in average score) suggests that the SUPER variant's additional 4 GB provides no measurable performance advantage in this title, but does offer additional headroom for future content or higher-resolution texture packs.