Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a playable experience in Ready Or Not, but the data reveals a configuration that is heavily dependent on settings and resolution. At 1080p, the system exhibits exceptional headroom, while 4K Ultra presents a significant challenge, highlighting the GPU as the primary bottleneck in demanding scenarios. The measured frame rates show a tactical shooter that can be pushed to high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions, but requires careful settings management for 4K displays.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shifting workload. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 209.9 FPS, which is a remarkably high figure for a tactical shooter. Dropping to Low settings at the same resolution yields 263.4 FPS, while Medium produces 233.6 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is not constrained by the GPU, allowing the CPU’s capabilities to drive performance. The 1080p Ultra setting, however, drops to 150.8 FPS, showing that even at this resolution, the most demanding preset begins to tax the graphics card.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern shifts noticeably. High settings produce 134.1 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Low settings at 1440p yield 166.2 FPS, and Medium achieves 147.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 96.9 FPS, a significant 35.7% reduction from the 1080p Ultra figure. This suggests that the RTX 4060’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are becoming more relevant, though the system remains capable of high refresh rates on lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the configuration become apparent. High settings produce 69.6 FPS, which is playable but no longer high-refresh territory. Medium settings yield 74.5 FPS, while Low settings achieve 89.6 FPS. The 4K Ultra preset is the outlier, producing just 48.1 FPS. This represents a 69.1% drop from the 1080p High score, demonstrating that the RTX 4060 is the limiting component at this resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 41.5 FPS, showing that settings have a massive impact on playability. The data indicates that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, balancing visual fidelity with frame rates above 130 FPS on High settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which directly impacts performance at higher resolutions. The GPU’s base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and it features 3072 shading units. These specifications explain the frame rate behavior observed in Ready Or Not. The 4K Ultra result of 48.1 FPS is particularly telling, as the 8 GB frame buffer and 128-bit bus struggle with the combination of high resolution and maximum detail settings.

The GPU’s 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present, but the game’s performance scaling suggests that raw rasterization throughput is the primary factor. The RTX 4060’s passmark G3D score of 19545 places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which scores 23321 (0.6% higher), and the Intel Arc B580, which scores 23021 (0.7% lower). This competitive positioning means that in Ready Or Not, the GPU will deliver similar performance to these alternatives, with the 4K Ultra setting being the most demanding scenario.

The GPU’s 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results show its limits. The measured FPS at 1440p High (134.1) versus 4K High (69.6) shows a 48.1% reduction, which is consistent with the increased pixel count and memory pressure. The GPU’s TDP of 115 W and dual-slot design suggest it is a power-efficient part, but efficiency does not translate to high-end 4K performance. For users targeting 4K, the data suggests that Low or Medium settings are necessary to maintain playable frame rates above 74 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Ready Or Not?*

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 on High settings provides 134.1 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. At this resolution, the system maintains high refresh rates while delivering detailed graphics.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The 4K Ultra preset produces 48.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The GPU’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are insufficient for this workload, making 4K Ultra impractical.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the 1080p High result of 209.9 FPS and Low result of 263.4 FPS indicate that the CPU is not limiting performance at this resolution. The frame rates are high enough to suggest the GPU is the primary constraint even at 1080p.

Q: What settings should be used for 4K gaming?

A: For 4K, Low settings produce 89.6 FPS, while Medium yields 74.5 FPS. These are the only presets that maintain playable frame rates above 70 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest competitors?

A: The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score is 23181. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23321, which is 0.6% higher. The Intel Arc B580 scores 23021, putting it 0.7% lower. Performance is closely matched.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K on High settings?

A: The 1080p High setting produces 209.9 FPS, while 4K High produces 69.6 FPS. This is a reduction of 140.3 FPS, or 66.8% lower performance at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of 1748 tested combinations for Ready Or Not, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks at position 1000. This places it in the middle of the pack, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it is also far from the bottom. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the components, where the CPU is clearly high-end but the GPU is mid-range. This combination is outperformed by systems pairing the RTX 4060 with more powerful CPUs or by those using higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4070 or above.

The ranking suggests that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor in this combo. The CPU, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, has the processing power to drive much higher frame rates, but the GPU cannot keep up at higher resolutions. The 1080p results, which exceed 200 FPS, show that the CPU is more than capable, but the 4K results reveal the GPU’s constraints. This ranking is consistent with the GPU’s 66th percentile standing among all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. The mismatch is evident, and users seeking higher rankings would need to upgrade the GPU to leverage the CPU’s full potential.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and it has 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This CPU is a powerhouse for gaming, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and single-core score of 5505. The CPU’s 3DMark max threads score of 12412 and single thread score of 1136 further demonstrate its strength in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. In Ready Or Not, a game that likely benefits from high single-thread performance, this CPU provides ample headroom.

The measured frame rates at 1080p support this assessment. At Low settings, the combo achieves 263.4 FPS, which is likely near the game’s engine limit or the GPU’s maximum output. The CPU’s 16 cores ensure that even in complex tactical scenarios with multiple AI opponents, there is sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking. The 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its high-end status, with nearest rivals like the Intel Core i7-13700KF scoring 47334 (0.1% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 scoring 47527 (0.5% higher). These small deltas indicate the CPU is operating at the top of its class.

The CPU’s role becomes less critical at higher resolutions, where the GPU takes over as the bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the 48.1 FPS result is entirely GPU-limited, as the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU with data. The data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution tested, with the GPU being the sole constraint at 1440p and 4K. For users with this CPU, upgrading the GPU would yield significant performance gains, especially at 4K. The CPU’s 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make it a solid foundation for a gaming system, but the RTX 4060 holds it back from achieving higher rankings.