Ready Or Not

# Ready Or Not: Intel Core i7-14700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

The benchmark data for Ready Or Not pairs a 20-core Intel Core i7-14700K with a 6 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, placing this combination at rank 1399 out of 1748 tested configurations. The measured frames per second across three resolutions and four quality presets reveal a system that is decisively GPU-limited at higher settings, yet capable of delivering extremely high frame rates at 1080p. This analysis walks through the CPU and GPU specifications, the measured FPS data, and how the components interact in this tactical shooter.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Ready Or Not?

A: The combo ranks 1399 out of 1748 tested configurations, placing it in the lower third of all tested systems for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700K compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 70074, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70104, 0% delta) and the AMD EPYC 9115 (69887, 0.3% delta). It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X by 0.5% and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 by 1.4%.

Q: What is the RTX 2060's performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The RTX 2060 sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16074. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, which scores 15996 (0.5% delta), while the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 and Pro 5600M both score 16351 (1.7% higher).

Q: What is the maximum average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The highest average FPS is 207.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is more than double the 4K Ultra result.

Q: How much FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 163.8 at 1920x1080 to 54.5 at 3840x2160, a reduction of approximately 67% as resolution scales up.

Q: Does the RTX 2060 support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4, which allows it to run modern API features in Ready Or Not.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Intel's 10 nm Raptor Lake-R architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The CPU features a substantial cache hierarchy: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory via a dual-channel bus, and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, though discrete GPU testing here bypasses that.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i7-14700K demonstrates strong multi-threaded capabilities. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score reaches 44534, while the single-core score is 6287. The Geekbench scores are 18896 multi-core and 2932 single-core. PassMark multithread performance is 52392, with a single-thread score of 4472. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 96, meaning it outperforms 96% of tested processors in the database.

The nearest rivals in average benchmark score illustrate the i7-14700K's position. The i7-14700KF (same silicon without integrated graphics) scores 70104, a 0% delta. The AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69887 (0.3% behind), while the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X scores 70420 (0.5% ahead) and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 scores 71056 (1.4% ahead). These small deltas indicate that the i7-14700K is competitive with high-end server and desktop parts in aggregate throughput.

For Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter that relies on both AI-driven enemy behavior and physics-heavy level interactions, the CPU's 20 cores and high boost clock provide ample headroom. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 207.4 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU is likely not the primary constraint. However, the 28 threads and 33 MB L3 cache contribute to consistent frame pacing in complex firefight scenarios, even if the measured average FPS does not isolate CPU-specific bottlenecks.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with the TU106 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 12 nm process. It contains 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die. The GPU has 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, along with 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. Clock speeds are 1365 MHz base and 1680 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration is 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a critical specification for Ready Or Not at higher resolutions. The GPU's pixel rate is 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate is 201.6 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 6.451 TFLOPS. The card has a 160 W TDP, requires a 450 W PSU, and uses a single 8-pin power connector. Its 229 mm length and dual-slot width make it compatible with most mid-tower cases.

In the benchmark database, the RTX 2060 ranks at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 16074 is close to the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15996, 0.5% lower) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15786, 1.8% lower). The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 and Pro 5600M both score 16351, which is 1.7% higher. This places the RTX 2060 in a performance tier where it can handle 1080p gaming comfortably but will struggle with 4K ultra settings.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is the most limiting factor for Ready Or Not at high resolutions. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 39.8, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 192-bit memory bus and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth become strained when texture data exceeds 6 GB, causing the GPU to fall back on slower memory operations. The data indicates that the RTX 2060 is the primary bottleneck in this pairing, especially at 1440p and 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). All values are average FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 207.4 FPS, Medium 177 FPS, High 163.8 FPS, and Ultra 116.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 91.3 FPS, representing a 44% reduction in frame rate when maxing out settings.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 129.9 FPS, Medium 114.6 FPS, High 100.3 FPS, and Ultra 74.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 55.7 FPS, a 43% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 68.5 FPS, Medium 59.4 FPS, High 54.5 FPS, and Ultra 39.8 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 28.7 FPS, a 42% reduction.

The pattern is consistent: each quality tier reduces FPS by roughly 10-20% compared to the previous tier, regardless of resolution. However, the absolute impact is much larger at 1080p because the starting frame rate is so high. At 4K, even the Low preset only achieves 68.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor across all settings.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling reveals how the system's performance degrades as pixel count increases. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 (a 1.78x pixel increase) at High settings reduces FPS from 163.8 to 100.3, a 39% drop. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 (a 2.25x pixel increase) at High settings reduces FPS from 100.3 to 54.5, a 46% drop. The full 1080p to 4K transition at High settings sees FPS fall from 163.8 to 54.5, a 67% reduction.

This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-limited system. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, because the CPU workload stays constant while GPU workload grows. Instead, the FPS drops proportionally to the pixel count increase, indicating that the RTX 2060's rendering throughput is the limiting factor.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar: 207.4 FPS at 1080p drops to 129.9 at 1440p (37% drop) and then to 68.5 at 4K (47% drop from 1440p). The consistent ~40-47% drop per resolution step across all settings confirms that the GPU is saturated even at Low settings when the resolution climbs. The 6 GB VRAM is likely the primary constraint at 4K, as the texture memory requirements of Ready Or Not at that resolution can exceed what the card can hold, forcing the use of slower memory paging.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the High preset offers 163.8 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many competitive players use. The Ultra preset drops to 116.1 FPS, which is still smooth but sacrifices 47.7 FPS for marginal visual gains. For most players, High is the balanced choice, offering excellent frame rates with minimal visual compromise. The Medium preset at 177 FPS provides a small boost over High without significant visual degradation, making it suitable for players with 165 Hz monitors.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 100.3 FPS, which is playable on 60 Hz and 100 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 114.6 FPS offers a better margin for 120 Hz monitors, while Ultra at 74.2 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays but not ideal for high-refresh gaming. The Low preset at 129.9 FPS is the best option for competitive play, though it sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets achieve a comfortable 60 FPS average. The Low preset at 68.5 FPS is the only option that exceeds 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K. The Medium preset at 59.4 FPS is borderline, while High at 54.5 FPS and Ultra at 39.8 FPS fall short of smooth gameplay. Players targeting 4K should either use Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

The data suggests that the i7-14700K has ample headroom to feed the RTX 2060 at all tested settings. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores ensure that Ready Or Not's AI and physics systems are not the bottleneck. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking and 6 GB VRAM limit the system's ceiling, making 1080p High or 1440p Medium the sweet spots for this combination.