Ready Or Not

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. In Ready Or Not, this CPU configuration is paired with a high-end GPU, and the measured frame rates suggest that the processor is not the primary constraint at most settings. The CPU’s 33 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support contribute to its ability to feed frames quickly, but the benchmark data indicates that the workload scales more heavily with resolution and graphics settings than with core count. The processor holds a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69355, placing it in a statistical tie with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (deltaPct of -0.2) and slightly ahead of the AMD EPYC 9115 (deltaPct of 0.1). For a tactical shooter like Ready Or Not, which relies on consistent frame pacing rather than extreme multi-threaded throughput, the i7-14700K’s strong single-core performance — evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2569 — is more relevant than its 20-core count. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 469 FPS, a figure that would be difficult to achieve if the CPU were a bottleneck, indicating that the processor’s high boost clock and efficient architecture are sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s output at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. Its base clock is 2205 MHz, with a boost clock of 2505 MHz, and it features 9728 shading units. In Ready Or Not, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high — 469 FPS on Low — suggesting the GPU is being pushed to its limits but still has headroom. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 86, which is a clear indication that the graphics card’s rendering load is the limiting factor at the highest settings. The RTX 4080’s 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247, places it in a near-tie with the RTX 4080 SUPER (deltaPct of 0.1) and ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (deltaPct of -1.1). The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than adequate for Ready Or Not’s textures and geometry, even at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that the High preset at 4K still achieves 123 FPS. The GPU’s 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores are not heavily utilized in this title, but the raw rasterization performance, measured at 48.74 TFLOPS FP32, drives the majority of the frame rate differences seen across settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound title like Ready Or Not. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 372 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 235 FPS, a 37% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 123 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains capable of maintaining high frame rates even at 1080p. The delta between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution further illustrates this point. At 1080p, Low yields 469 FPS while Ultra yields 261 FPS — a 44% difference — whereas at 4K, Low yields 155 FPS and Ultra yields 86 FPS — a 45% difference. The consistency of this percentage across resolutions implies that the GPU’s workload scales uniformly with settings, and the CPU is not introducing a bottleneck at any tested configuration. The fact that 4K Low (155 FPS) is still higher than 1440p Ultra (165 FPS) is notable, showing that the resolution increase from 1440p to 4K costs roughly the same performance as moving from Low to Ultra settings at the same resolution. This data indicates that players targeting high refresh rates should favor lower resolutions, while those with 4K displays should expect to compromise on settings to maintain playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3714 tested combos in Ready Or Not, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations. This ranking is impressive given the game’s release date of 2021, as newer hardware combinations may have been tested since. The combo’s position is largely driven by the GPU’s strong performance, as the CPU’s percentile ranking (94th) is slightly higher than the GPU’s (86th), but the overall combination benefits from the balance between the two. Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits well above the median, and the measured FPS at 1080p (372 FPS on High) demonstrates that it can handle high-refresh-rate monitors without issue. The rank of 246 out of 3714 also indicates that there are 245 combinations that outperform this one, which is expected given that more recent GPUs like the RTX 50-series successor may offer higher raw performance. However, within the context of the data provided, this combo’s performance is strong enough to be considered a high-end solution for Ready Or Not, particularly for players who prioritize frame rate over maximum visual fidelity.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 261 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any monitor, while the Medium preset offers 409 FPS and the Low preset reaches 469 FPS. For most players, the High preset at 1080p (372 FPS) provides a strong balance between visual quality and performance, as the jump to Ultra only reduces the frame rate by 30% while offering marginal visual improvements. At 1440p, the High preset (235 FPS) is the best choice for high-refresh-rate displays, as it remains above 200 FPS while providing good image quality. The Ultra preset at 1440p (165 FPS) is still viable for 144 Hz monitors, but the 30% performance cost over High may not be justified. At 4K, the High preset (123 FPS) is the most balanced option, as it stays above 120 FPS and provides a solid experience for 120 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 4K (135 FPS) offers a slight performance boost with a minimal visual penalty, making it a strong alternative for players who prioritize frame rate. The Ultra preset at 4K (86 FPS) is playable but falls below 90 FPS, which may be noticeable in a tactical shooter where smoothness is critical. The Low preset at 4K (155 FPS) is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is the sole priority, as it likely sacrifices significant visual detail.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 469 FPS, followed by Medium at 409 FPS (with a min of 348 and max of 471), High at 372 FPS, and Ultra at 261 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 208 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom at this resolution, even at the highest settings. At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease but remain high: Low averages 296 FPS, Medium averages 258 FPS (min 220, max 297), High averages 235 FPS, and Ultra averages 165 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 20-25% across all settings, which is consistent with the increased pixel count. At 3840x2160, the performance scales down further: Low averages 155 FPS, Medium averages 135 FPS (min 115, max 155), High averages 123 FPS, and Ultra averages 86 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 86 FPS is the lowest measured value in the dataset, but it remains playable. The Medium preset at 4K shows a min FPS of 115, which is higher than the Ultra average, suggesting that the Medium preset provides more consistent frame pacing. The data also shows that the gap between Medium and High is smaller than the gap between High and Ultra at all resolutions, indicating that the Ultra preset incurs a disproportionate performance cost. Specifically, at 1080p, the difference between Medium and High is 37 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is 111 FPS. This pattern holds at 1440p (23 FPS vs 70 FPS) and 4K (12 FPS vs 37 FPS), confirming that Ultra settings are the most demanding.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings for this combo?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 averages 235 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 469 FPS, which is 208 FPS higher than the Ultra preset’s 261 FPS, representing a 44% performance advantage.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra (86 FPS), as the frame rate drops significantly from 1440p Ultra (165 FPS), and the CPU’s strong single-core performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2569) suggests it is not the constraint at this resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in the benchmarks?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 115 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. No min FPS values are provided for other settings at 4K or for any settings at 1080p and 1440p except Medium.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested combinations in Ready Or Not?

A: This combo ranks 246th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations.

Q: Does the RTX 4080’s 16 GB VRAM cause any issues at 4K in this game?

A: No, the 16 GB VRAM is sufficient, as the 4K High preset still achieves 123 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 86 FPS due to GPU rendering load rather than memory capacity limitations.