Ready Or Not

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Ready Or Not with the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER reveals a clear progression of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 177.2 FPS, which drops to 111.8 FPS at 1440p and further to 60.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36.9% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 65.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K under the same High preset. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, with the most dramatic drop occurring between 1440p and 4K.

The scaling behavior indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER becomes the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 222.5 FPS, suggesting the CPU is still capable of pushing far beyond this point. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate collapses to 39.6 FPS, a 82.2% drop from the 1080p Low result. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the 8 GB VRAM and the GPU's computational throughput are saturated by the increased pixel count and visual complexity.

The delta between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 96.0 FPS (222.5 vs 126.5). At 1440p, this gap narrows to 63.7 FPS (140.9 vs 77.2). At 4K, the gap is 36.3 FPS (75.9 vs 39.6). This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions is further evidence that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the relative cost of each additional visual feature becomes more expensive when pixel throughput is already strained.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to run this combo for competitive play?

A: The data shows 1080p Low delivers 222.5 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. Even 1080p Ultra maintains 126.5 FPS, so players prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity can comfortably choose 1080p with confidence.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K High, the system averages 60.7 FPS, which is playable. However, 4K Ultra drops to 39.6 FPS, which may feel less responsive in a tactical shooter where quick reactions matter.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 19774 puts it 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070, 0.8% ahead of the Quadro K5200, and 1.3% ahead of the Tesla K40m. These are marginal differences, indicating the GPU sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K ranks in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47282. Its nearest rival, the Core i7-13700KF, scores 47334, which is only 0.1% higher.

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between the i7-13700K and its closest CPU competitors?

A: The data shows negligible differences. The i7-13700K is 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900F, and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945. These deltas are within measurement noise.

Q: What settings preset offers the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce 124.9 FPS while High produces 111.8 FPS. The difference of 13.1 FPS is notable, and Medium offers a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold while retaining better visual quality than Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1292 out of 1748 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This places the pairing in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is somewhat surprising given the CPU's strong synthetic performance. The i7-13700K ranks in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, but the RTX 2060 SUPER only reaches the 63rd percentile among GPUs. This mismatch explains the overall combo ranking — the GPU is the constraining factor, holding back what would otherwise be a high-performing system.

The combo's rank of 1292 suggests that a significant number of other tested configurations deliver higher frame rates in this specific game. The GPU's position in the 63rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 19774, is the primary driver of this ranking. In contrast, the CPU's average benchmark score of 47282 would place it among the top processors in the database. The data indicates that Ready Or Not is sensitive to GPU throughput, and the RTX 2060 SUPER's mid-range standing limits the overall potential of this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 222.5 FPS, Medium produces 195.6 FPS, High produces 177.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 126.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 43.1% reduction in frame rate, which is the smallest relative drop across all resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU can still feed the GPU effectively, and the i7-13700K's 16 cores and 24 threads are not the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable. Low settings yield 140.9 FPS, Medium yields 124.9 FPS, High yields 111.8 FPS, and Ultra yields 77.2 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 13.1 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 34.6 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load on the GPU, likely through increased shadow quality and post-processing effects that strain the 8 GB VRAM.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings produce 75.9 FPS, Medium produces 63.1 FPS, High produces 60.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 39.6 FPS. The difference between Medium and High at 4K is only 2.4 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is already saturated and additional settings changes have diminishing returns. The Ultra preset's 39.6 FPS result is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this preset is not suitable for 4K play.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and the user's priorities. At 1080p, Medium settings provide 195.6 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a tactical shooter, while offering better visual fidelity than Low. The jump from Medium to High costs 18.4 FPS (195.6 to 177.2), which is a reasonable trade-off for improved visuals. However, the jump from High to Ultra costs 50.7 FPS (177.2 to 126.5), which is a steep price for incremental visual gains.

At 1440p, Medium settings deliver 124.9 FPS, which is the sweet spot for this resolution. High settings at 111.8 FPS are also playable, but the 13.1 FPS difference may be noticeable in fast-paced firefights. Ultra at 77.2 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold, but the 34.6 FPS drop from High to Ultra suggests that the GPU is nearing its limits.

At 4K, the recommendation is Low settings, which produce 75.9 FPS. Medium at 63.1 FPS and High at 60.7 FPS are technically playable, but the margin above 60 FPS is thin. Ultra at 39.6 FPS is not recommended for this resolution. The data clearly shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER is not designed for 4K Ultra gaming in Ready Or Not, and users should prioritize frame rate stability over visual quality at this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample capacity for game data. The CPU's synthetic benchmarks are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10717 and max-thread score of 12412 further demonstrate its multithreaded prowess.

In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is to maintain a high frame rate ceiling. The measured data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 222.5 FPS, which indicates the CPU can handle the game's logic and physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck. The i7-13700K's percentile ranking of 93rd among all CPUs supports this conclusion. However, the CPU's performance is not fully utilized at higher resolutions, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The benchmark results indicate that this processor is more than capable of supporting the RTX 2060 SUPER in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock of 1650 MHz and base clock of 1470 MHz, combined with 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, give it a solid foundation for modern games. Its FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS is respectable for its tier.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's percentile ranking of 63rd among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774, places it in the mid-range category. In Ready Or Not, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate at higher resolutions. The measured data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The 8 GB VRAM may also be a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the game's textures and effects can exceed this capacity. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 2070, scores 19680, which is only 0.5% lower, indicating that the RTX 2060 SUPER performs close to its next-tier sibling in synthetic tests, but the measured FPS in this game shows the RTX 2060 SUPER is capable of delivering playable frame rates up to 1440p Ultra and 4K High.