Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the resolution and preset, and the Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a wide performance spread across the measured configurations. The data shows this combo is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, but it begins to strain at 4K, particularly with higher graphical presets. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows from the FACT PACK to provide a clear picture of what this hardware combination offers in this specific title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Ready Or Not indicates that the "Medium" preset offers the most balanced experience, providing high frame rates with a safety margin for minimum FPS. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 206 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS. This is a substantial jump from the High preset's 187 FPS average, and it retains a smoother frame time consistency than the Low preset's 236 FPS average, which lacks minimum FPS data and likely represents a visually reduced experience.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset again stands out as the optimal choice. It produces an average of 130 FPS, with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS. While the High preset at this resolution yields 118 FPS, the Medium preset provides a significant 12 FPS uplift in average performance, which can be crucial for maintaining fluidity in a tactical shooter where quick target acquisition is key. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to an 83 FPS average, which is playable but introduces a noticeable gap from the 60+ FPS headroom of the Medium settings.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Ultra preset falls to a 43 FPS average, which is below the standard for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 4K manages a 62 FPS average, making it the highest quality preset that remains above the 60 FPS threshold. However, the Medium preset at 4K provides a 68 FPS average with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS, offering a more comfortable buffer for demanding scenes. Given the data, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point across all resolutions, as it consistently offers a performance advantage over High while providing the minimum FPS data that suggests better frame pacing stability. For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the High preset is the ceiling for a smooth 4K experience, while 1080p and 1440p users can explore Ultra with the understanding that it significantly reduces average frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations for Ready Or Not, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 holds a rank of 1782 out of 2947 total combos. This places it in the 60th percentile of tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it sits comfortably above the median. This ranking reflects a system that is capable of running the game well at mainstream resolutions, but it is not designed for pushing extreme frame rates at maximum settings on high-resolution displays.

The CPU's individual standing provides context for its role in this ranking. The Intel Core i7-13700K has a percentile rank of 89 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which has a deltaPct of -0.2, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, also at -0.3. This means the i7-13700K is statistically tied with these processors, showing it is a high-end CPU that is not a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. The GPU, however, tells a different story. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 has a percentile rank of only 66 against all GPUs, with an average score of 21035. Its performance is closely matched with the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (-0.6) and the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (-1.0), indicating that while it is a modern card, its raw compute power places it in the mid-range segment of the database.

The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile (89) and the GPU's lower percentile (66) explains the combo's overall rank. The processor is more than capable of feeding the graphics card, but the GPU's performance ceiling limits the system's overall output. This is a classic case of a balanced mainstream build where the graphics card is the primary determinant of gaming performance. The combo's rank of 1782 suggests that in Ready Or Not, users should expect solid performance that is in line with other mid-range GPU pairings, but they will not be competing with high-end systems that feature top-tier graphics cards.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the defining component for this combo's gaming performance. Its role is dictated by its memory configuration and clock speeds. The card features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. This memory size is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in most titles, but the data suggests it is a limiting factor at 4K with higher presets. The measured FPS drop from 68 at Medium 4K to 43 at Ultra 4K indicates that the GPU is struggling to handle the increased memory and compute demands of the Ultra preset, likely due to the 8 GB capacity being exceeded or the bandwidth being saturated.

The GPU's core clocks are set at a base of 2317 MHz with a boost clock of 2572 MHz. These relatively high clock speeds help the card achieve a 13.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance rating. This raw throughput is what drives the 236 FPS average at 1080p Low settings, showing the card's ability to produce high frame rates when the graphical load is light. However, the card's performance in synthetic benchmarks, with a Passmark G3D score of 17326, places it in the 66th percentile, which aligns with its gaming behavior. The RTX 5050's nearest rivals in the database—the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT with a deltaPct of 1.6 and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile at -1.6—are all older or lower-tier parts, confirming that the RTX 5050 is positioned as an entry-level to mid-range offering in the current generation.

The 8 GB VRAM is the critical specification here. In Ready Or Not, the transition from Medium to High at 4K shows a 6 FPS drop, but the transition from High to Ultra shows a 19 FPS drop. This non-linear degradation points to the GPU hitting a memory or bandwidth wall. The GPU's 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores are present for ray tracing and DLSS features, but the measured data does not include results with these features enabled, so their impact on this game cannot be assessed from the FACT PACK. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary performance arbiter, and its 8 GB frame buffer is a key constraint at higher resolutions and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the RTX 5050 and i7-13700K combo delivers exceptional performance. The Low preset achieves a 236 FPS average, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Medium follows at 206 FPS, High at 187 FPS, and Ultra at 132 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 175 is significant, as it shows that even in intense firefights, the frame rate remains well above the refresh rate of most monitors. The Low and High presets lack minimum FPS data, but their averages suggest they are both highly playable.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. The Low preset leads with a 149 FPS average, followed by Medium at 130 FPS, High at 118 FPS, and Ultra at 83 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 111 FPS and maximum of 150 FPS show a consistent performance envelope. The 1440p results show a clear scaling pattern: moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS by 66 FPS, a 44% drop. This demonstrates that the GPU is handling the increased pixel count but is still capable of maintaining high frame rates, particularly on the lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the GPU become evident. The Low preset achieves a 78 FPS average, which is the only preset at 4K that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Medium follows at 68 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS, which is borderline for a smooth experience. High drops to a 62 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 43 FPS, which is not suitable for a fast-paced tactical shooter. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 35 FPS, showing a steep performance penalty for visual fidelity. The data from the 4K Medium preset, with its recorded minimum and maximum, is the most informative, as it indicates that even at 68 FPS average, the frame rate can dip to 58 FPS in demanding moments, which could be noticeable to the player.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern about the limiting component in this system. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across all settings is roughly 190 FPS. At 2560x1440, this drops to around 120 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls to approximately 63 FPS. This represents a 67% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering resolution has a direct and significant impact on frame rate.

Specifically, looking at the High preset, the FPS drops from 187 at 1080p to 118 at 1440p (a 37% drop) and then to 62 at 4K (a 47% drop from 1440p). This progressive decline shows that the GPU is being pushed harder at each higher resolution. The fact that the FPS does not stay consistent or improve at higher resolutions indicates that the CPU, the Intel Core i7-13700K, is not the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limit, the FPS would remain similar across resolutions, as the CPU's workload is less dependent on pixel count.

The data confirms that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the limiting component. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely the primary constraints, as the frame rate drops sharply when the pixel count and texture memory requirements increase. The 1080p results, where the CPU has more headroom, show the GPU's maximum potential, with the Low preset hitting 236 FPS. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are overwhelmed, leading to the observed FPS declines. This analysis is supported by the GPU's 66th percentile rank, which is significantly lower than the CPU's 89th percentile, confirming that the graphics card is the performance ceiling for this pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: Based on the measured data, the Medium preset is the best choice for 2560x1440. It delivers a 130 FPS average with a minimum of 111 FPS, offering a high and stable frame rate. The High preset at 118 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset provides a better performance margin.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Ready Or Not?

A: Yes, but with limitations. The data shows that 4K is playable on Low (78 FPS) and Medium (68 FPS) presets. The High preset just barely hits 62 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 43 FPS, which is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more influential on this game's performance?

A: The GPU is the primary influence. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 has a 66th percentile rank, while the Intel Core i7-13700K has an 89th percentile rank. The FPS drops significantly as resolution increases (from 236 FPS at 1080p Low to 78 FPS at 4K Low), which is a classic sign of GPU limitation.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of overall score?

A: The RTX 5050's average benchmark score is 21035. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, has a score of 21153, a deltaPct of -0.6. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is 1.6% behind, showing the RTX 5050 is statistically tied with these other mid-range cards.

Q: Is the 8 GB of VRAM on the RTX 5050 sufficient for this game?

A: The measured data suggests it is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but it becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The significant FPS drop from High to Ultra at 4K (62 FPS to 43 FPS) indicates the GPU is likely running out of memory or bandwidth at the highest settings.

Q: What is the combo's overall performance rank in the database?

A: This specific combo of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is ranked 1782 out of 2947 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This places it in a solid mid-range position, capable of good performance but not at the top tier.