Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a demanding tactical shooter, and the combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT proves to be exceptionally powerful, delivering playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra. The data shows this combo ranks in the top quartile of all tested configurations, landing at rank 415 out of 1748 combos. The benchmark results indicate that while the CPU provides a massive foundation, the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling, with the most significant frame rate drops occurring when graphical settings are increased at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop is heavily influenced by the graphics preset. Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average frame rate for High settings drops from 311.9 FPS to 200.1 FPS, a substantial 35.8% reduction. This trend continues to 4K, where the High preset yields 100.5 FPS, representing a further 49.8% decrease from the 1440p result. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

However, the behavior changes dramatically when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves a staggering 397.9 FPS, but this drops to 252.5 FPS at 1440p and then to 132.8 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36.5%, which is similar to the High preset, but the absolute numbers are much higher. The fact that even at 4K Low the system produces over 130 FPS suggests the RX 7900 XT is never truly starved for bandwidth, but the data points to the GPU becoming the limiting component as resolution climbs, since the CPU's workload remains relatively constant.

The scaling from Medium to High is relatively modest, with a 4K difference of 11.5 FPS (112.0 to 100.5). The most punishing setting is Ultra, which imposes a massive performance penalty. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate plummets to 72.9 FPS, a 27.4% drop from the 100.5 FPS seen at High. This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are disproportionately expensive at high pixel counts, pushing the GPU to its limits and confirming that the resolution scaling is primarily a test of the graphics card's fill rate and memory bandwidth.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its high multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443, ensures that it is not a bottleneck in this tactical shooter. The CPU's boost clock of 5.40 GHz provides excellent single-thread responsiveness, which is critical for the game's AI and physics calculations. The benchmark results show that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 397.9 FPS, a figure that is so high that it likely approaches the engine's internal frame rate limits, indicating the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at an extraordinary rate.

The data suggests that the CPU's role becomes less critical at higher resolutions. As the GPU workload increases from 1080p to 4K, the frame rate drops significantly, indicating that the CPU is no longer the primary constraint. The processor’s 33 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support provide ample bandwidth for game data, but the performance scaling shows that the game's frame rate is dictated by the GPU's rendering capabilities rather than the CPU's processing power. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs further underscores its capability to handle the game's logic without introducing frame time inconsistencies.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate this combo can achieve in Ready Or Not?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 397.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to the 4K High performance?

A: The 4K Ultra preset delivers 72.9 FPS, which is 27.6% lower than the 100.5 FPS achieved on the High preset, showing a significant performance cost for the highest visual quality.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700F a limiting factor for this game?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443, place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The frame rate scaling indicates that performance is limited by the GPU at higher resolutions.

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

A: At 1080p Medium, the average frame rate is 343.1 FPS. At 4K Medium, it drops to 112.0 FPS, a reduction of 67.4%.

Q: Does the GPU have enough video memory for high-resolution textures?

A: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for the 4K Ultra preset, which still manages to run above 70 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: It ranks 415th out of 1748 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23.7% of all configurations for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT holds a combo rank of 415 out of 1748 tested configurations for Ready Or Not. This position indicates that it outperforms a significant majority of other systems, placing it in the top quarter of all results. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of the components, where the CPU's strong single and multi-core performance complements the GPU's high-end capabilities.

The ranking is likely influenced by the GPU's performance, as the RX 7900 XT sits in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 29009. While the CPU is in a higher percentile (94th), the game's scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the primary determinant of in-game frame rates. The data shows that the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and capable of 4K gameplay, which is a strong result for a system in this rank. The deltaPct values for the GPU's nearest rivals are extremely small (within 0.6%), suggesting that the GPU's performance class is highly competitive, and the combo's rank is a direct result of this hardware pairing.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the clear performance driver in this configuration. Its 20 GB of GDDR6 memory and 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth are crucial for handling the high-resolution textures in Ready Or Not. The GPU's boost clock of 2394 MHz and 5376 shading units provide immense compute throughput, which is reflected in its 51.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The benchmark data shows that the GPU's performance directly dictates the playable settings at each resolution.

The measured FPS demonstrates the GPU's scaling under load. At 4K, the Ultra preset demands the most from the GPU, resulting in a 72.9 FPS average. This is a 45.1% decrease from the 132.8 FPS seen at 4K Low, highlighting the significant cost of the Ultra settings' visual effects. The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is extremely tight, with a deltaPct of 0.0% compared to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, showing that it is at the edge of its performance tier. The data indicates that the RX 7900 XT is the component that determines whether the game runs at 100 FPS or 200 FPS, depending on the settings and resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a detailed look at the system's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is massively overqualified, with all presets exceeding 219 FPS. The Low preset reaches 397.9 FPS, Medium hits 343.1 FPS, High achieves 311.9 FPS, and Ultra still manages 219.9 FPS. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound or engine-limited, as the differences between presets are relatively small in percentage terms.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to show its workload. The Low preset still delivers a very high 252.5 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to 137.4 FPS. The High and Medium presets are closely matched, with 200.1 FPS and 215.5 FPS respectively. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even the most demanding settings produce frame rates well above 120 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is fully utilized. The Low preset provides a playable 132.8 FPS, Medium drops to 112.0 FPS, and High follows at 100.5 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, is the only setting that dips below the 100 FPS threshold, landing at 72.9 FPS. This 4K data confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, and the performance is directly tied to the graphics settings.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the highest refresh rates on a 1440p monitor, the High preset is the optimal choice, delivering 200.1 FPS without the steep performance cost of Ultra. The data shows that the jump from High to Ultra costs 62.7 FPS at 1440p, a significant loss for visual improvements that may be difficult to discern in a fast-paced tactical shooter. The Medium preset offers a slight boost to 215.5 FPS, which is a marginal gain over High and may not justify the reduction in visual fidelity.

For 4K gaming, the High preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, hitting exactly 100.5 FPS. This is above the standard 60 FPS target and is smooth enough for the game's deliberate pacing. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, drops to 72.9 FPS, which is still playable but introduces more noticeable frame time fluctuations. The Low and Medium presets at 4K offer higher frame rates (132.8 and 112.0 FPS), but they compromise the game's atmosphere, which is a key element of the experience. Based on the measured data, the High preset is the recommended starting point for 4K, with the option to tweak specific settings to reach a higher frame rate if desired.