Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter focused on close-quarters combat and AI-driven squad dynamics, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both resolution and graphics presets. The benchmark data for the Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER reveals a configuration that is capable of high refresh rate play at 1080p, but which becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution climbs. The measured frames per second (FPS) across the three resolutions and four settings presets tell a clear story about where this combo's strengths and limitations lie.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is substantial, indicating a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At the High preset, performance falls from 175.4 FPS at 1080p to 110.6 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 64.8 FPS, and then further down to 58.3 FPS at 4K. This represents a 66.8% decrease in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, which is a steep curve that points directly at the graphics card as the limiting factor. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are being pushed hard as pixel count quadruples, and the data shows the card simply cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K with this preset.

The scaling pattern across all settings is consistent. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS loss is roughly 37%, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is even more punishing. For instance, at Medium settings, 1080p yields 193.4 FPS, 1440p drops to 123.5 FPS, and 4K falls to 63.3 FPS. This non-linear degradation suggests that at 4K, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are overwhelmed, causing a disproportionate performance hit. The gap between the Low and High presets also widens at 4K, from a 50.9 FPS difference at 1080p to a 16.6 FPS difference at 4K, showing that CPU headroom is abundant at lower resolutions but irrelevant at 4K.

At 1080p, the data hints that the CPU is doing more work relative to the GPU. The spread between Low (226.3 FPS) and Ultra (125 FPS) is 101.3 FPS, which is the largest absolute spread across all resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, the RTX 2060 SUPER can render frames fast enough to expose the CPU's processing limits, particularly in a game like Ready Or Not that relies on complex AI simulations. However, the i7-14700KF with 20 cores and 28 threads is robust enough to keep average FPS above 125 even at Ultra, meaning the CPU is not a bottleneck in a way that ruins playability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, built on the 12 nm Turing architecture, is the definitive performance limiter in this configuration. Its 8 GB of VRAM is a critical consideration for Ready Or Not, which is a modern title with detailed textures. The benchmark results show that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS collapses to 38.7, a figure that suggests the GPU is not only compute-bound but also potentially hitting memory capacity limits. The 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth is insufficient for the demands of 4K with maxed settings, causing severe frame rate drops.

Clock speeds play a secondary but noticeable role. The GPU's boost clock of 1650 MHz is modest by modern standards, and the data shows that even at High settings, the card cannot break 60 FPS at 4K (58.3 FPS). This is not a driver or CPU issue; it is the raw shader throughput of 7.181 TFLOPS being insufficient for the pixel workload. The 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs are simply outmatched by the resolution, explaining why the card's percentile ranking among all GPUs is only 63rd, indicating it sits in the mid-range of performance.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) is relevant, as Ready Or Not can utilize modern rendering features. However, the benchmark data does not show a clear advantage from these features; instead, the card's age is showing. At 1440p, the RTX 2060 SUPER performs admirably, with High settings hitting 110.6 FPS, but this is more a signal of the CPU's ability to feed frames than the GPU's raw power. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011 reinforces this, placing it well below modern high-end cards and explaining why 4K Ultra is untenable.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Ready Or Not?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 226.3, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the combo can push very high frame rates when graphical demands are minimized.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Ready Or Not?

A: The data shows that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings, where it averages 74.9 FPS. At High settings, it drops to 58.3 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 38.7 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth play.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 19774, which is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which scores 19680 with a deltaPct of 0.5%. It is also 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, indicating near-identical performance in this metric.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700KF a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a severe bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the frame rate hits 226.3 FPS, which is high, but the wide spread between Low and Ultra (101.3 FPS) implies that the GPU still has a significant impact on performance even at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain high FPS?

A: 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo averages 110.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS standard and close to high refresh rate territory. This resolution offers a balance between visual fidelity and performance.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score reflect its ability to handle game logic?

A: The CPU scores 44557 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 6290 in single-core, with a percentile rank of 96 among all CPUs. This high score indicates exceptional processing power, which is beneficial for Ready Or Not's AI-heavy gameplay, but the measured FPS shows the GPU limits overall output.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured rows, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 stands out as the optimal balance. It delivers an average of 123.5 FPS, which is smooth and responsive, while still offering a significant visual upgrade over Low. The jump from Low to Medium at 1440p costs 17.6 FPS (from 141.1 to 123.5), but the visual improvements in texture detail and shadow quality are worth it. At this setting, the game remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the 8 GB VRAM is likely sufficient at this resolution.

If the user prefers 1080p, the High preset is recommended, as it achieves 175.4 FPS. This is a substantial increase over Medium's 193.4 FPS, but High offers better visual fidelity for a 18 FPS cost. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo has headroom to spare, so High is a safe choice. For 4K, the only playable option is Low, which averages 74.9 FPS. However, this sacrifices too much visual quality, and the data suggests that 4K should be avoided unless the user is willing to accept a sub-60 FPS experience at Medium (63.3 FPS).

Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p, it drops to 125 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant performance loss for marginal visual gains. At 1440p, it falls to 78.6 FPS, and at 4K, it becomes unplayable at 38.7 FPS. The data indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is not powerful enough to handle the Ultra preset's additional effects without a major frame rate penalty, making Medium or High the most sensible choices for consistent performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 226.3 FPS, Medium follows at 193.4, High at 175.4, and Ultra at 125. The performance scaling is nearly linear, with each preset step costing roughly 25-30 FPS, except for the jump from High to Ultra, which costs 50.4 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces a particularly demanding effect, such as advanced shadows or reflections, that disproportionately impacts the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are more modest but still respectable. Low averages 141.1 FPS, Medium drops to 123.5, High to 110.6, and Ultra to 78.6. The gap between Medium and High is only 12.9 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 32 FPS, reinforcing that Ultra is a heavy load. The 4K results are the most telling: Low averages 74.9 FPS, Medium 63.3, High 58.3, and Ultra 38.7. Here, the difference between Low and Medium is 11.6 FPS, but High to Ultra is a 19.6 FPS drop, showing that the card's limitations become severe at this resolution.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low and Medium are the most efficient presets, while High and Ultra demand significantly more from the GPU. The data also reveals that the CPU's performance is not a limiting factor, as the frame rates at 1080p are high enough to saturate most displays, and the drops at 4K are entirely attributable to the graphics card.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a powerhouse that is not the primary constraint in this benchmark. With 20 cores and 28 threads, it offers substantial multi-threading capabilities, which is beneficial for Ready Or Not's AI-driven enemy and squad behavior. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44557 and single-core score of 6290 place it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is one of the fastest processors available. The boost clock of 5.60 GHz and base clock of 3.40 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, which is crucial for game logic.

The data shows that the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 226.3 FPS is likely near the CPU's limit for this game engine, as the GPU is not heavily taxed. The fact that this combo ranks 1321st out of 1748 tested combos in Ready Or Not suggests that while the CPU is excellent, the GPU drags down the overall result. If paired with a stronger GPU, this CPU could push much higher frame rates, but with the RTX 2060 SUPER, the system is GPU-limited in most scenarios.

The CPU's 33 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory also contribute to its ability to feed data to the GPU efficiently. However, in this specific benchmark, the measurements show that the GPU is the bottleneck once resolution increases. At 4K, the CPU's high performance is irrelevant, as the frame rates are dictated entirely by the graphics card's ability to render pixels.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1321st out of 1748 combos for Ready Or Not. This places it in the bottom quarter of all tested systems, which is a surprising result given the CPU's high standing. The CPU alone ranks in the 96th percentile, but the GPU's percentile rank is only 63rd, and its average benchmark score of 19774 is modest. This mismatch between a top-tier CPU and a mid-range GPU creates a bottleneck that limits the overall gaming performance.

Compared to other combos, the data suggests that this system is held back by the RTX 2060 SUPER. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the RTX 2070 with a deltaPct of 0.5%, perform nearly identically, meaning that swapping to a slightly better GPU would not yield a significant improvement. To move up in the rankings, a user would need a substantially more powerful graphics card. The rank of 1321 indicates that many other systems, likely those with more balanced CPU-GPU pairings or newer GPUs, achieve higher frame rates in Ready Or Not. The benchmark results confirm that while the i7-14700KF is a future-proof processor, the RTX 2060 SUPER is a limiting factor that prevents this combo from excelling in this title, particularly at higher resolutions.