Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers extremely high frame rates in Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter where precision matters more than raw spectacle. The benchmark data shows this combo handles even the heaviest settings with ease, though the scaling behavior reveals a clear picture of where the bottleneck shifts as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, while at 4K the GPU takes over, but the overall experience remains smooth across all tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames per second drop sharply as resolution climbs—a classic sign of the GPU workload increasing. At 1080p, the combo is largely CPU-bound: the Intel Core i7-13700K, with its 16 cores (8 performance and 8 efficient) and 24 threads, can push frames that the RTX 4080 simply cannot render fast enough. This is evident in the Low preset: 469 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 296 FPS at 1440p (-37%), and then to 155 FPS at 4K (-67% from 1080p). The GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The High preset tells a similar story: 372 FPS at 1080p, 235 FPS at 1440p, and 123 FPS at 4K. That is a drop of 37% from 1080p to 1440p, and an additional 48% from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear because the CPU can still feed the GPU at lower resolutions, "but the GPU's load grows quadratically with pixel count.

Medium preset shows the least-respect sustained behavior: 409 FPS at 1080p, 258 FPS at 1440p, and 135 FPS at 4K. The 4K figure includes a min FPS of 115 and max of 155, indicating that even in the most demanding scenes, the experience stays above 100 FPS.

Ultra is the most demanding, but the RTX 4080 still holds up: 261 FPS at 1080p, 165 FPS at 1440p, and 86 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result—86 FPS average—is the lowest figure in the entire dataset, but it remains playable for a tactical shooter, which typically does not require high refresh rates for competitive advantage.

The data shows that the RTX 4080 is the primary bottleneck at 4K: even at Low settings, it only manages 155 FPS, whereas at 1080p Low it reaches 469 FPS. This is a 67% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, which is consistent with the 4x pixel increase. The CPU, with its high boost clock of 5.40 GHz, is not the limiting factor at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum FPS this combo can achieve in Ready Or Not?

A: The data shows 469 FPS average at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average is 86 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the 16-core CPU bottleneck the RTX 4080?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is heavily involved: the FPS difference between Low and Ultra is 469 vs 261, a 44% drop. But at 4K, the GPU is the limiting component, as the FPS drops by about 50% in each settings tier you go up a resolution.

Q: Which preset provides the highest minimum FPS?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min FPS values. At 1080p, min FPS is 348; at 1440p, 220; at 4K, 115. This suggests that Medium is the best option for avoiding frame drops.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combos?

A: The combo ranked 246 out of 3714 combos tested in Ready Or Not, placing it in the top 6.6% of all tested configurations.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54209.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU more important for this game?

A: The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K (86 FPS on Ultra vs 261 FPS at 1080p Ultra), while the CPU has more headroom. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads are sufficient to drive the GPU to 469 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating a strong balance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience depends on the target resolution and the user's preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. The data shows that Medium settings provide the most consistent experience, with the only recorded min/max ranges.

At 1080p, the High preset delivers 372 FPS, which is 21% above 409 FPS at Medium, but Medium has a min FPS of 348, while High has no recorded min. For those seeking the absolutely highest frame rates, Low at 1080p reaches 469 FPS, but the visual quality is reduced. For a balanced experience, Medium at 1080p (409 FPS) is a strong choice, as it offers high performance with a narrower frame range.

At 1440p, the High preset (235 FPS) is the best blend of quality and speed, but the Medium preset (258 FPS) is even faster. However, Medium has a min FPS of 220, which is still above the refresh rate of most monitors. Ultra at 1440p (165 FPS) is also viable for those with 165Hz displays.

At 4K, the High preset (123 FPS) is the best for visual fidelity while staying above 120 FPS. The Medium preset (135 FPS) is slightly faster but has a lower min FPS of 115, which might be noticeable on high-refresh-rate displays. The Ultra preset (86 FPS) is below the 90 FPS threshold for smoothness, but it is still playable for a tactical shooter that doesn't require fast reaction times.

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best overall experience across all resolutions, as it is the only setting with measured min and max values, indicating it is more stable. At 4K, Medium achieves 135 FPS average with a min of 115, which is a tight range. For users who prefer a higher visual quality, the High preset is a good compromise, especially at 1440p and 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in Ready Or Not ranks 246 out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the top 6.6% of all configurations, indicating a high level of performance. The combo's rank is determined by the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings.

The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 89, and the GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 86, both of which are strong. The CPU's average benchmark score is 46881, which is 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971) and 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022). It is 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 (both 46654). This indicates that the CPU is competitive with other high-end processors.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 54247, which is 0.1% above the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209) and 1.1% below the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828). Relative to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698) and the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757), the RTX 4080 is 2.6% and 2.7% lower, respectively. These differences are small and unlikely to affect real-world gaming performance.

Given that the combo ranks in the top 6.6%, it is safe to say that this combination is more than adequate for Ready Or Not, even at the most demanding settings. The high rank is driven by the RTX 4080's strong 4K performance and the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.4 GHz and a boost clock of 5.4 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The CPU has 8 MB of L2 cache per core and 30 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps with game-level data. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and has PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is particularly evident at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high, reaching up to 469 FPS on Low settings. This indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU with data quickly, thanks to its high boost clock and 16 cores. The CPU's single-thread performance is strong, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2529, and its multi-thread score is 19429.

The 16 cores and 24 threads help maintain performance when many AI characters are on screen. In a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not, there are multiple enemies, hostages, and AI teammates, which can create a high number of simultaneous calculations. The CPU's 30 MB L3 cache helps with spatial and temporal data reuse, reducing memory latency.

The CPU's benchmark scores in 3DMark show that it scales well with thread count: 2 threads (2262), 4 threads (4469), 8 threads (8193), 16 threads (10717), and max threads (12412). This scaling shows the CPU can handle both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads. For a game like Ready Or Not, which may not use all 24 threads, the high single-thread performance is more important.

The CPU's integrated graphics, UHD Graphics 770, is not used in this configuration, as the RTX 4080 is a discrete GPU. The CPU's memory bus is dual-channel, which is sufficient for the game's data throughput.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 469 FPS average
• Medium: 409 FPS average, with a min of 348 and max of 471
• High: 372 FPS average
• Ultra: 261 FPS average

At 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra is 208 FPS, which is a 44% reduction. The Medium preset has a min of 348 FPS, which is still very high. For a 144Hz monitor, all presets are more than sufficient. The High preset at 372 FPS offers a good balance, but the Medium preset is slightly faster. This resolution is ideal for competitive play, as the frame rates are exceptionally high.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 296 FPS average
• Medium: 258 FPS average, with a min of 220 and max of 297
• High: 235 FPS average
• Ultra: 165 FPS average

1440p is the sweet spot for this combo. The GPU begins to become a limiting factor, but the frame rates remain very high. Low and Medium, both above 250 FPS, are suitable for 240Hz displays. High at 235 FPS is also excellent. Ultra at 165 FPS is still above 144Hz, making it a great choice for high-refresh-rate gaming. The Medium preset has a min of 220 FPS, which is above the refresh rate of most monitors.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 155 FPS average
• Medium: 135 FPS average, with a min of 115 and max of 155
• High: 123 FPS average
• Ultra: 86 FPS average

At 4K, the RTX 4080 is the limiting component. The difference between Low and Ultra is 69 FPS, a 45% reduction. The High preset at 123 FPS is above the 120 FPS threshold for smoothness, while Ultra at 86 FPS is below 100 FPS but still playable for a tactical shooter. The Medium preset, with a min of 115 FPS, is the most stable option at 4K, as it does not drop below 115 FPS. For a 4K 120Hz display, the High preset is the best choice, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a decent frame rate.

The data shows that the combo is most comfortable at 1440p and 1080p, where it can achieve frame rates well above 200 FPS on most presets. At 4K, it is still a strong performer, but the user will need to choose between High settings (123 FPS) and Ultra (86 FPS) depending on their preference for visual fidelity. The Medium preset is a good compromise across all resolutions, as it provides a stable frame rate with the only recorded min values.

The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 256-bit memory bus provide a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is more than enough for 4K textures. The GPU's 9728 shading units and 76 RT cores handle the game's lighting and reflections, which are common in a tactical shooter. The 5 nm process and 45,900 million transistors allow for high clock speeds, with a boost clock of 2505 MHz.

The CPU's 125 W TDP is modest, and the GPU's 320 W TDP is typical for a high-end graphics card. The system requires a 700 W power supply, which is recommended for this setup. The GPU is a triple-slot card, measuring 310 mm in length, so a spacious case is needed.

In summary, the Intel Core i7-13700K and GeForce RTX 4080 combination is a top-tier setup for Ready Or Not. It ranks in the top 6.6% of all tested combos, and its performance is limited by the GPU at 4K and the CPU at 1080p. For most users, the Medium preset at 1440p or the High preset at 4K will provide the best balance between visual quality and frame rate.