Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that stresses both CPU and GPU, but with the Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B370, the benchmark data reveals a system heavily constrained by its graphics component. The measured frames per second across resolutions and settings tell a consistent story: this combination, ranked 2710 out of 2947 tested combos, delivers playable performance only under specific conditions. The following analysis breaks down the scaling behavior, component roles, and optimal settings based strictly on the measured data.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, pointing directly at the GPU as the limiting factor. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 89 at 1920x1080 to 56 at 2560x1440, then plummets to 29 at 3840x2160. That is a 67% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K at High settings, a scaling pattern typical of a GPU that is saturated well before the CPU becomes a bottleneck.

Looking at Low settings, the same trend emerges: 113 FPS at 1080p drops to 71 at 1440p and then to 37 at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, and from 1440p to 4K is 48%. This non-linear decline indicates that the Arc B370's rendering throughput collapses as pixel count increases, with the 4K resolution representing a nearly unplayable territory for this combo except at the very lowest settings.

Medium settings show the same pattern with a slightly different baseline: 98 FPS at 1080p, 62 at 1440p, and 32 at 4K. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings are telling — 83 at 1080p, 53 at 1440p, and 28 at 4K — showing that even the frame pacing degrades proportionally with resolution. At Ultra settings, the averages fall to 63, 40, and 21 FPS respectively, with the 4K Ultra result being effectively a slideshow.

The data suggests that the CPU, the Core i7-13700K with its 16 cores and 24 threads, has ample headroom to feed frames at 1080p, but the GPU's 1280 shading units and 20 ROPs simply cannot sustain the fill rate demands of higher resolutions. The scaling pattern — roughly halving FPS each time resolution doubles — is a textbook GPU-bound signature. If the CPU were the limiter, we would expect smaller absolute FPS differences between 1440p and 4K, but the measured deltas are larger at higher resolutions, confirming the graphics card is the primary constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Ready Or Not, this specific pairing of the Core i7-13700K and the Arc B370 sits at rank 2710 out of 2947 total combos. That places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, which is a stark positioning given the CPU's strength. The Core i7-13700K alone ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881, but the Arc B370 ranks in only the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 1184.

The GPU's percentile ranking is particularly revealing. The Arc B370's nearest rivals in the GPU database include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (deltaPct -0.2), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (deltaPct -0.5), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (deltaPct -0.7). These are all legacy or low-end parts from over a decade ago, yet the Arc B370 only edges them out by fractions of a percent in synthetic benchmarks. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the Arc B370 scores 1184, which is nearly identical to those older cards.

This combination's rank of 2710 out of 2947 means that in Ready Or Not, the Arc B370 drags the entire system down to a level where even mid-range integrated graphics from several generations ago would likely outperform it. The Core i7-13700K's nearest CPU rivals — the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (deltaPct -0.2) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (deltaPct -0.3) — show that the CPU is competitive with other high-end parts, but the GPU's 5th percentile standing nullifies that advantage in gaming workloads. The data indicates that this combo is severely imbalanced for a game like Ready Or Not, where the GPU's fill rate and shading power are the dominant factors.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 113, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next best is 98 FPS at 1080p Medium settings.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combination?

A: At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 37 at Low settings. Medium settings drop to 32 FPS, High to 29 FPS, and Ultra to 21 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth for a tactical shooter.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its closest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, deltaPct -0.2), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, deltaPct -0.5), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, deltaPct -0.7). The Arc B370 is effectively at parity with these older cards.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only measured minimum FPS values are at Medium settings: 83 FPS at 1080p, 53 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K. All other settings have no recorded minimum FPS in the data.

Q: How does the Core i7-13700K's CPU performance rank relative to other processors?

A: The Core i7-13700K ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (score 46971, deltaPct -0.2) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (score 47022, deltaPct -0.3).

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 71 FPS while Ultra settings average 40 FPS. This represents a 31 FPS drop, or approximately 44% lower performance when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 113 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 98 FPS average with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. High settings drop to 89 FPS average. Ultra settings are the weakest at this resolution, producing 63 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 50 FPS, showing that the GPU can still cover a wide range of presets at this resolution, though Ultra remains below the 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance degrades noticeably. Low settings average 71 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings average 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. High settings fall to 56 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 40 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 31 FPS, a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p, but the relative loss is significant — Ultra runs at only 56% of the Low setting's performance.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal across the board. Low settings average 37 FPS, which is the only playable result at this resolution, and even that is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 32 FPS with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 37 FPS. High settings average 29 FPS. Ultra settings produce just 21 FPS average. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 16 FPS, indicating that the GPU is so constrained that even reducing quality settings yields limited returns.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with complete min/max data, providing insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the spread between minimum and maximum is 30 FPS (83 to 113). At 1440p Medium, the spread is 18 FPS (53 to 71). At 4K Medium, the spread is 9 FPS (28 to 37). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests the GPU is consistently saturated, leaving little variance in frame delivery, but also confirming that the system is always running at the edge of its capability.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the dominant constraint in this system. Its specifications are modest for a modern graphics card: 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. The boost clock is rated at 2400 MHz, with a base clock of 300 MHz. The memory configuration is listed as "System Shared," meaning the GPU has no dedicated VRAM and instead relies on shared system memory, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent."

The GPU's synthetic benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This is an extremely low standing, and the nearest rivals confirm it: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, and AMD Radeon HD 7650M all score within 1% of the Arc B370. These are parts from the early 2010s, indicating that the Arc B370's raw compute performance is roughly equivalent to a decade-old mid-range card.

The FP32 compute rate is 6.144 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, with a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. These figures explain the measured FPS data. At 4K resolution, which requires processing over 8 million pixels per frame, the 20 ROPs and 48 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply insufficient to maintain fluid frame rates. The 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance is also low for modern game engines, which rely heavily on shader complexity for lighting and effects in a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not.

The TDP of 25 W and the "IGP" slot width indicate this is an integrated graphics solution, not a discrete card. The bus interface is listed as "IGP," and display outputs are "Portable Device Dependent," suggesting this GPU is designed for mobile or embedded platforms rather than desktop gaming. In the context of this benchmark, the Arc B370's performance ceiling is clearly the reason the combo ranks so low, regardless of the CPU's capabilities.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K provides the processing backbone for this combo, and its specifications are far more robust than the GPU's. It features 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Core i7-13700K demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 30745 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 16292 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. The PassMark multithread score is 45887, with a single-thread score of 4333. The Geekbench multi-core score is 19429, and the single-core score is 2529. These results place the CPU in the 89th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 46881.

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average score are the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971, deltaPct -0.2) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, deltaPct -0.3), showing that the Core i7-13700K is statistically tied with these parts. The CPU's boost clock of 5.40 GHz is particularly relevant for gaming, as Ready Or Not's AI-driven tactical scenarios can be single-thread sensitive, but the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this pairing.

The game's performance at 1080p Low settings, which reaches 113 FPS average, suggests that the CPU can drive frames well above what the GPU can render at higher settings. The fact that increasing resolution to 4K drops FPS by 67% at High settings, while the CPU's load would increase only marginally, confirms that the Core i7-13700K has substantial headroom. The 16 cores and 24 threads are far more than Ready Or Not requires, but the CPU's high single-thread performance (1136 in 3DMark single-thread, 303 in Cinebench R15 single-core) ensures that it never limits the frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 89 FPS average is the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold while offering improved visuals over Medium's 98 FPS. The Ultra preset at 63 FPS is technically playable, but the 26 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains, and the lack of minimum FPS data for Ultra leaves frame pacing uncertain.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, averaging 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS. This is the only settings level at 1440p that consistently stays near or above 60 FPS. The Low preset at 71 FPS is smoother but sacrifices significant visual fidelity. High settings at 56 FPS average are borderline, and Ultra at 40 FPS is not recommended for a game that requires quick reactions and clear visibility.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets achieve 60 FPS. The Low preset at 37 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but even this is below the threshold for a smooth tactical shooter. Medium at 32 FPS, High at 29 FPS, and Ultra at 21 FPS are all effectively unplayable for competitive purposes. For 4K, the data suggests that this combo is not suitable for Ready Or Not, and users should either lower the resolution or accept a significant performance compromise.

The data shows a clear pattern: Medium settings at 1080p and 1440p provide the most consistent experience, with minimum FPS values of 83 and 53 respectively. The Medium preset at 1080p (98 FPS average) is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a 15 FPS improvement over High while maintaining a minimum above 80 FPS. At 1440p, Medium is the only preset that keeps the minimum above 50 FPS, making it the safest choice for maintaining playable frame rates during intense firefights.