Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not presents an interesting hardware challenge: it is a tactical shooter that demands both strong CPU throughput for AI-driven swat scenarios and a capable GPU for its detailed environments. This analysis examines the Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, a combination that pairs a top-tier 14th Gen processor with a mid-range Turing graphics card. The measured data reveals a system that can deliver high frame rates, but with notable performance cliffs at the highest settings that warrant careful configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a high refresh rate?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 181.1 FPS on High settings, making it well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors. The performance scales down significantly at higher resolutions, with 2560x1440 yielding 112.5 FPS and 3840x2160 dropping to 59.6 FPS on the same preset.

Q: How much of a performance drop occurs when moving from High to Ultra settings?

A: The cost of Ultra settings is substantial. At 1920x1080, the frame rate drops from 181.1 FPS (High) to 128.1 FPS (Ultra), a reduction of 53 FPS. At 3840x2160, the drop is even more severe, falling from 59.6 FPS to 43.8 FPS, which pushes the experience below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the RTX 2060 SUPER bottleneck the Core i9-14900K in this game?

A: Yes, the data strongly suggests a GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference is 95.7 FPS, but at 4K, the difference is only 29.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM of the RTX 2060 SUPER a concern for Ready Or Not?

A: The measured FPS data indicates that the card can handle the game's texture loads at all tested settings. However, the significant performance drop at 4K Ultra (43.8 FPS) suggests that the memory bandwidth or capacity is being strained, making the 8 GB buffer a likely contributor to the performance ceiling at that extreme configuration.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested hardware combinations?

A: The combination currently ranks at 1195 out of 1748 tested configurations in Ready Or Not. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is consistent with the RTX 2060 SUPER's more modest standing relative to the high-end CPU.

Q: What is the most balanced setting for a mix of visual quality and performance?

A: The High preset offers the best compromise. It provides a 59.6 FPS average at 4K, 112.5 FPS at 1440p, and 181.1 FPS at 1080p. This preset avoids the steep performance penalties of Ultra while delivering better visuals than Medium.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in this configuration, and its Turing architecture with 2176 shading units operates at a boost clock of 1650 MHz. The card's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is crucial for feeding the high-resolution textures in Ready Or Not’s detailed environments. Benchmark results show the GPU sits in the 63rd percentile of all tested graphics cards, which helps contextualize its performance ceiling.

In this game, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. The measured data shows that at 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 95.7 FPS, but at 3840x2160, this gap narrows to just 29.2 FPS. This compression indicates that at 4K, the GPU is working at its limits, and the additional load from Ultra settings has a diminishing impact on frame rate relative to the massive pixel count. The RTX 2060 SUPER's standing is further clarified by its nearest rivals, where it sits just 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, showing it is competitive within its immediate class.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a computational powerhouse that provides a robust foundation for the game's logic. With 24 cores and 32 threads, it offers immense parallel processing capability, which is essential for Ready Or Not's AI-driven enemy and civilian interactions. Its boost clock of 6.00 GHz ensures that single-threaded tasks, such as game logic and physics, are executed with minimal latency. The CPU's benchmark scores are exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49872 and a single-core score of 7040, placing it in the 97th percentile of all CPUs.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this pairing. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 223.8 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU quickly. However, the CPU's power becomes less relevant as resolution increases and the GPU takes over as the limiting factor. The Core i9-14900K's nearest rivals, such as the AMD EPYC 7413 and Intel Core i9-14900KF, have near-identical average benchmark scores, with deltas of -0.3% and 0.7% respectively, confirming that this CPU is at the top of its performance tier. Its presence ensures that frame pacing remains consistent, preventing CPU-related stutters even when the GPU is fully loaded.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2060 SUPER delivers excellent performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 223.8 FPS, which is exceptionally high. Moving to Medium yields 197.5 FPS, while High drops to 181.1 FPS, and Ultra is still very playable at 128.1 FPS. This resolution shows the combination's strength, with even the most demanding preset clearing the 120 FPS mark easily.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's limits. Low settings produce 142.8 FPS, Medium reaches 122.2 FPS, and High is a solid 112.5 FPS. Ultra settings, however, drop to 78.5 FPS, which is a significant 34 FPS decrease from High. This is a clear indication that the Ultra preset's added effects are taxing the GPU's resources.

At 3840x2160, the experience becomes more demanding. The Low preset averages 73 FPS, Medium drops to 67.4 FPS, and High manages 59.6 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings plummet to 43.8 FPS, which is a noticeable drop and may feel less fluid in intense firefights. The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 2060 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p and capable at 1440p, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially on higher presets.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the bottleneck in this system. For the High preset, the average FPS drops from 181.1 at 1080p to 112.5 at 1440p, a 37.9% decrease, and then to 59.6 at 4K, a further 47.0% decrease from 1440p. This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the frame rate is inversely proportional to the number of pixels rendered.

The Low preset shows a similar trend, with FPS falling from 223.8 at 1080p to 142.8 at 1440p and then to 73 at 4K. The fact that the frame rate nearly halves with each major resolution jump confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering throughput is the primary constraint. The CPU's performance is so high that it does not introduce a bottleneck until the GPU is fully saturated. This is evidenced by the fact that at 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is only 29.2 FPS, whereas at 1080p, it is 95.7 FPS. The larger gap at lower resolutions indicates that the CPU can push more frames, but the GPU cannot keep up as the pixel count increases.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset is the recommended choice. At 1920x1080, it delivers 181.1 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. At 2560x1440, the 112.5 FPS average is highly playable and provides a significant visual upgrade over 1080p. Even at 3840x2160, the High preset maintains a 59.6 FPS average, which is very close to the 60 FPS target for a smooth single-player experience.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this GPU, as the performance cost is significant. At 4K, it drops to 43.8 FPS, which can feel sluggish in a tactical shooter where aiming precision is critical. The Medium preset is a viable alternative if users prefer higher frame rates over visual detail, particularly at 1440p where it offers 122.2 FPS. For users with a 144Hz monitor, the Low preset at 1080p (223.8 FPS) is the only way to fully utilize the display's refresh rate, but the visual compromise may not be worth it for a game like Ready Or Not, where situational awareness is key.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1195 out of 1748 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This ranking places it in the 31.6th percentile of all tested systems, which is lower than what the CPU's raw power might suggest. This is a direct consequence of the GPU's more modest performance, as the RTX 2060 SUPER's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs drags down the overall standing.

The ranking implies that while the CPU is top-tier, the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The data shows that the combo is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but its standing among 1748 combos is influenced by the fact that many other configurations feature more powerful graphics cards. The rank is a holistic measure of the system's ability to run the game at high resolutions and settings, and the RTX 2060 SUPER's struggles at 4K Ultra are a clear reason for its position in the lower half of the database. For users with this combo, the performance is adequate for most scenarios, but it is not a top-tier contender in the overall benchmarks.