Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a performance profile in Ready Or Not that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the GPU acting as the primary constraint at higher settings and pixel counts. The measured dataset reveals a clear pattern: at 1080p, the combination produces high frame rates that suggest ample CPU headroom, while at 4K, the frame rates compress into a narrower band, indicating that the graphics card is the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K shows a classic GPU-bound scaling curve, but with a notable twist depending on the quality preset. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 180.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 113.1 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 59.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 57% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial but not unexpected decline for a mid-range graphics card from the Turing generation. The 1440p result sits almost exactly halfway between the two extremes, suggesting that the RTX 2060 SUPER has enough raw throughput to handle that resolution comfortably, but the jump to 4K demands roughly double the pixel count and exposes the GPU's limitations.

Looking at the Low preset, the scaling is even more dramatic. The 1920x1080 result of 222.8 FPS is the highest value in the entire dataset, and it drops to 141.5 FPS at 1440p and 71.9 FPS at 4K. The fact that the Low preset at 4K still manages to exceed 70 FPS indicates that the game's visual effects are not the sole bottleneck; rather, the sheer pixel fill rate required at 4K is what drives the frame rate down. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 31.2 FPS, which is actually smaller than the delta at 1440p (59.3 FPS) and at 1080p (96.6 FPS). This narrowing gap at 4K is a strong signal that the GPU is saturated regardless of settings, whereas at lower resolutions, the settings have a much larger impact on performance.

The data suggests that the Core i7-14700K is not the limiting factor in any of these scenarios. With 20 cores and 28 threads, this CPU has substantial multi-threaded capacity, and its benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44534) place it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. Even at 1080p Low, where the frame rate reaches 222.8 FPS, the CPU appears to keep up without creating a bottleneck, as the frame rate continues to scale upward with lower settings. If the CPU were the constraint, we would expect to see a plateau at higher frame rates regardless of resolution, but the data shows no such plateau.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Ready Or Not?*

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 222.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 194.9 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings, followed by 180.1 FPS at High settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 40.7 FPS. This is the lowest result in the entire dataset, representing a 63% reduction compared to the 1080p High result of 180.1 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary constraint. At 2560x1440, the frame rate ranges from 82.2 FPS (Ultra) to 141.5 FPS (Low). Since the CPU has a high multi-core benchmark score (18704 in Cinebench R20 multi-core) and ranks in the 96th percentile, the variation in frame rates across settings points to the RTX 2060 SUPER's processing limits rather than CPU limitations.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is 96.6 FPS, with Low achieving 222.8 FPS and Ultra achieving 126.2 FPS. This substantial gap demonstrates that at 1080p, graphics settings have a significant impact on performance, unlike at 4K where the gap narrows to 31.2 FPS.

Q: How does this combo's rank compare to other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1285 out of 1748 tested combinations in Ready Or Not. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it can achieve playable frame rates, many other combinations deliver higher average performance.

Q: Does the GPU's memory capacity affect 4K performance?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K, the average frame rates across all settings (40.7 to 71.9 FPS) suggest that memory bandwidth is sufficient to avoid severe stuttering, but the GPU's compute capabilities (7.181 TFLOPS FP32) are the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1285 out of 1748 total combinations places it in the 26th percentile of tested systems for Ready Or Not. This is a modest position, reflecting the fact that the RTX 2060 SUPER is an older graphics card (released in 2019) and is now considered end-of-life in production status. The CPU, however, is a modern high-end part; its average benchmark score of 70074 places it just 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X. This suggests that the CPU is not what drags the combo down the rankings—the GPU is the weak link.

In terms of relative GPU performance, the RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score of 19774 is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 and 0.8% of the NVIDIA Quadro K5200. This tight grouping indicates that the GPU sits in a specific performance tier, and the measured FPS in Ready Or Not aligns with that tier. The rank of 1285 out of 1748 means that roughly 26% of tested combos perform worse, while 74% perform better, which is consistent with a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU.

The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield the most significant improvement in Ready Or Not, as the CPU's performance percentile (96th) far exceeds that of the GPU (63rd). The combo's rank is therefore a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations, not the CPU's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers consistently high frame rates across all settings. Low produces 222.8 FPS, Medium produces 194.9 FPS, High produces 180.1 FPS, and Ultra produces 126.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 43% performance penalty for maximum visual quality, which is a typical trade-off for a GPU of this class. All four values exceed 120 FPS, making 1080p the most comfortable resolution for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but begin to show the GPU's strain. Low achieves 141.5 FPS, Medium achieves 121 FPS, High achieves 113.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 82.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra expands to 59.3 FPS, indicating that the settings still have a meaningful impact at this resolution. All values remain above 80 FPS, so 1440p with reduced settings is a viable option.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress significantly. Low produces 71.9 FPS, Medium produces 62.6 FPS, High produces 59.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 40.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is now just 31.2 FPS, which is less than half the gap seen at 1440p. This compression is a clear sign of GPU saturation. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below 60 FPS, which is generally considered the minimum for a smooth experience in a tactical shooter.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture using a 12 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 445 mm² containing 10,800 million transistors. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and it features 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. The GPU's memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774.

In Ready Or Not, the GPU's role is clearly defined as the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions. The 4K results, with frame rates ranging from 40.7 to 71.9 FPS, underscore that the GPU's compute throughput (7.181 TFLOPS FP32) is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at that pixel density. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is adequate for the game's demands, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates do not collapse entirely at 4K, but the shading and rasterization capabilities are stretched thin.

The GPU's VRAM capacity of 8 GB is sufficient for Ready Or Not at all tested settings, as no data in the measured FPS indicates a memory-related cliff. The fact that Low settings at 4K still achieve 71.9 FPS suggests that the game is not exceeding the memory buffer, but rather that the GPU's processing speed is the limiting factor. The closest rival in terms of benchmark score is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which is only 0.5% faster, indicating that the RTX 2060 SUPER performs at the expected level for its class.