Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter demanding precise target acquisition and environmental awareness, exhibits demanding performance characteristics that scale significantly with both resolution and graphical preset. This analysis examines the measured frame rates for the combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, using only the provided benchmark data to interpret how this hardware pairing handles the game's stress points.

The data reveals a system that is consistently capable of delivering playable frame rates across all tested configurations, but the margin of headroom shrinks dramatically as resolution increases and visual fidelity is maxed out. The measured results for this specific combo show a clear trajectory from extremely high performance at 1080p to a more moderate, yet still smooth, experience at 4K, with the Ultra preset presenting the most significant challenge to the hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is substantial and clearly indicates a shift in the system's primary bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 211 FPS at 1080p to 133 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 70 FPS at 4K. This represents a 66.8% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, a scaling pattern that is characteristic of the GPU becoming the limiting factor as pixel count quadruples. The RTX 4060, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit memory bus, must work progressively harder to fill the additional pixels required at higher resolutions.

The scaling behavior is even more pronounced when considering the Low preset. Here, the average frame rate drops from 266 FPS at 1080p to 168 FPS at 1440p, and then to 88 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 66.9%, nearly identical to the High preset. This consistency across presets suggests that the resolution scaling is primarily a function of pixel throughput rather than specific graphical features. Even with the lowest graphical load, the GPU's rendering capabilities are still the defining constraint at higher resolutions.

Examining the Medium preset, where min and max FPS data is available, provides further insight into the scaling behavior. At 1080p, the average is 232 FPS with a minimum of 197 FPS and a maximum of 267 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the average drops to 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS and a maximum of 168 FPS. At 4K, the average further declines to 77 FPS, with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS. The consistency of the frame time, as evidenced by the narrow gap between minimum and maximum at each resolution, indicates stable performance without significant stuttering, even as the overall frame rate decreases.

The most demanding scenario, Ultra settings at 4K, yields an average of just 49 FPS. This is a 66.9% drop from the 148 FPS average seen at 1080p Ultra. The fact that the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is remarkably consistent across all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—strongly suggests that the game's engine scales its workload predictably with resolution. The limiting component in all cases is the GPU, as the Core i7-14700K's processing power is sufficient to feed the graphics card even at the highest frame rates observed.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal preset for this hardware combination depends heavily on the target resolution and the desired frame rate headroom. For players prioritizing a high refresh rate experience at 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset provides an average of 148 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz threshold common on modern monitors. The High preset at 1080p pushes this to 211 FPS, offering additional headroom for competitive play. The data indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is not a limiting factor, and users can select any preset based on visual preference without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset yields an average of 94 FPS, which is still very playable for a tactical shooter, though it may not fully saturate a 144 Hz display. The High preset at 1440p provides a more comfortable margin with 133 FPS average. For users with a 144 Hz monitor at this resolution, the High preset appears to be the sweet spot, balancing visual quality with a frame rate that can approach the display's maximum refresh rate.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents a more constrained situation. The Ultra preset's 49 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target that many consider the minimum for a smooth experience in a game like this. The High preset at 4K, with an average of 70 FPS, is a more viable option for maintaining a consistent 60+ FPS experience. The Medium preset at 4K offers 77 FPS, which provides additional stability, as evidenced by its minimum of 65 FPS. For 4K gaming, the data suggests that High or Medium settings are the recommended choices, as they keep the average frame rate above 60 FPS while the Ultra preset falls short.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play at with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The data shows playable frame rates at all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers over 148 FPS on all presets, making it ideal for high refresh rate displays. At 2560x1440, the High preset provides a 133 FPS average, which is also suitable for high refresh rate gaming. At 3840x2160, the High preset yields 70 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, but users should avoid the Ultra preset, which drops to 49 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset affect performance compared to High?

A: The performance penalty for the Ultra preset is significant. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 211 FPS on High to 148 FPS on Ultra, a 29.9% reduction. At 2560x1440, the drop is from 133 FPS to 94 FPS, a 29.3% reduction. At 3840x2160, the drop is from 70 FPS to 49 FPS, a 30.0% reduction. The relative cost of the Ultra preset is consistent across resolutions.

Q: Is there a significant difference between the Low and Medium presets?

A: The data shows a moderate gap. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 266 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 232 FPS, a 12.8% difference. At 2560x1440, the difference is 168 FPS for Low versus 146 FPS for Medium, a 13.1% gap. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 88 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 77 FPS, a 12.5% difference. The relative performance cost of Medium over Low is stable.

Q: Can this system maintain a stable 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, but not on the Ultra preset. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 70 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 77 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS. The Low preset averages 88 FPS. The Ultra preset, with a 49 FPS average, is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS target.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates like on the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum FPS data. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 197 FPS against an average of 232 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 124 FPS against an average of 146 FPS. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 65 FPS against an average of 77 FPS. The minimums are consistently about 15% lower than the averages, indicating good frame pacing.

Q: How does the performance gap between 1080p and 1440p compare to the gap between 1440p and 4K?

A: The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is larger in absolute terms. For example, on High settings, the drop is from 211 FPS to 133 FPS, a difference of 78 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is from 133 FPS to 70 FPS, a difference of 63 FPS. However, the percentage drop for each step is similar, with the 1080p to 1440p step being a 37.0% reduction and the 1440p to 4K step being a 47.4% reduction.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset for this hardware combination provides a comprehensive view of its performance across all tested scenarios. At the 1920x1080 resolution, the system demonstrates exceptional capability, with the Low preset achieving an average of 266 FPS, the Medium preset achieving 232 FPS with a recorded minimum of 197 FPS and maximum of 267 FPS, the High preset achieving 211 FPS, and the Ultra preset achieving 148 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the processor is able to feed the graphics card sufficiently to reach very high frame rates, and the GPU is the primary determinant of the final output.

Moving to the 2560x1440 resolution, the performance remains strong but begins to show the load on the GPU. The Low preset averages 168 FPS, the Medium preset averages 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS and maximum of 168 FPS, the High preset averages 133 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 94 FPS. The frame rates are still high enough for smooth gameplay on most displays, but the scaling from 1080p shows a clear reduction in headroom.

At the 3840x2160 resolution, the demands of the increased pixel count are evident. The Low preset averages 88 FPS, the Medium preset averages 77 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS and maximum of 88 FPS, the High preset averages 70 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 49 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it the most demanding configuration in the test set. The data shows a clear and consistent progression of performance degradation as resolution increases, with the GPU being the limiting component in all cases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the component most directly responsible for the frame rates seen in these measurements. The GPU's specifications, including its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 128-bit memory bus, are central to understanding its performance profile. The memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s is a key factor in how the card handles the increasing data throughput required at higher resolutions. The benchmark results for the GPU show a Passmark G3D score of 19545, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 17639.

The GPU's performance in this game reflects its position as a mainstream part. The data shows that it is capable of producing very high frame rates at 1080p across all presets, but the Ultra preset at 4K is a significant challenge. The drop from 70 FPS at High 4K to 49 FPS at Ultra 4K indicates that the card's compute and memory resources are saturated by the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical features. The measured data suggests that the 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the tested presets, as no texture-related performance anomalies are evident in the frame rate data. The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz, along with its 3072 shading units, provide the raw processing power, but the 128-bit memory bus appears to be a limiting factor at the highest resolutions, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drop at 4K Ultra.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K plays a supporting role in this game's performance, providing the processing power necessary to feed the GPU and handle game logic. With 20 cores and 28 threads, this processor has substantial multi-threaded capability, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33440.5 and a Passmark multithread score of 52392. Its single-thread performance, indicated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2160 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2569, is also strong, which is important for games that rely on a few primary threads.

The CPU's performance in the context of Ready Or Not appears to be more than sufficient, as the measured frame rates scale with resolution in a way that points to the GPU as the bottleneck. At 1080p, where the CPU has more influence on maximum frame rates, the system achieves up to 266 FPS on Low settings, suggesting that the i7-14700K is not holding back the GPU. The processor's high clock speeds, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, and its large L3 cache of 33 MB, help ensure that frame times remain consistent. The data shows no signs of CPU-induced stuttering, as the minimum frame rates on the Medium preset are still high. The i7-14700K's percentile rank of 94 among all CPUs confirms its high level of performance, and its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, show a negligible performance delta of -0.2%, further indicating that this CPU is a high-end part that does not limit the GPU in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Ready Or Not, the pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds a rank of 1997 out of a total of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the 53.8th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it performs better than a majority of the combinations in the database, but is not among the top-performing setups. This ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates, which are good but not exceptional, particularly at higher resolutions.

The rank reflects the balance of the two components. The CPU is a high-end part, but the GPU is a mid-range model, and the overall system performance is limited by the latter. This is clearly seen in the data, where the combo excels at 1080p but falls to more modest levels at 4K. The combo's rank of 1997 suggests that while it is a very capable system for this game, there are many other combinations that deliver higher frame rates, likely those with more powerful GPUs. The system's position in the database is a direct result of the measured FPS data, which shows a system that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but requires settings adjustments for a smooth 4K experience.