Ready Or Not

# Ready Or Not with Intel Core Ultra 5 225 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 produces a combination that ranks 2322 out of 2947 tested combos in Ready Or Not, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This pairing delivers playable frame rates across most resolution and settings combinations, but the data reveals a system that transitions from CPU-limited at 1080p to increasingly GPU-limited as resolution climbs. The measured results span from a maximum of 205 FPS at 1080p Low to a minimum of 38 FPS at 4K Ultra, demonstrating a wide performance envelope that depends heavily on how the user balances visual quality against frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the fundamental bottleneck characteristics of this combo. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 162 FPS at 1920x1080 to 102 FPS at 2560x1440, then down to 54 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and another 47% reduction from 1440p to 4K. In absolute terms, the RTX 2060 loses 108 FPS when moving from 1080p High to 4K High, which is a steep penalty that strongly indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The Low settings preset tells a similar story but with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 205 FPS, dropping to 129 FPS at 1440p and 67 FPS at 4K. The scaling pattern here is slightly less severe in percentage terms — a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 48% drop from 1440p to 4K — but the overall trend is consistent. The RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus width become increasingly stressed as pixel count rises, which explains why the frame rate collapses so precipitously at 4K.

At Medium settings, the measured data includes minimum and maximum values, providing additional insight into frame pacing. The 1080p Medium result averages 178 FPS with a minimum of 152 FPS and a maximum of 205 FPS, showing a tight frame delivery window. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. The 4K Medium result averages just 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, indicating that even the minimum stays above 50 FPS but the headroom is nearly exhausted.

Ultra settings produce the most demanding scenario, with averages of 114 FPS at 1080p, 72 FPS at 1440p, and only 38 FPS at 4K. The gap between Ultra and Low at 4K is 29 FPS, while at 1080p that same gap is 91 FPS. This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is the dominant constraint at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU's capabilities are more fully utilized. The data suggests that users targeting 4K should avoid Ultra settings entirely, as 38 FPS falls below acceptable thresholds for a tactical shooter where reaction time matters.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 brings 10 cores and 10 threads to this pairing, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. This Arrow Lake-S architecture chip, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC, delivers strong single-threaded performance that is particularly relevant for Ready Or Not's gameplay. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655 and multi-core score of 25891 indicate a processor that ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, placing it well above average for gaming workloads.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the overall benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with a nearly identical average score of 36945 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (-0.4% delta). This places the Core Ultra 5 225 in a tight competitive cluster where performance differences are negligible. For Ready Or Not specifically, the CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth provide adequate headroom for the game's AI-driven tactical scenarios.

At 1080p, the CPU's influence is most apparent. The jump from 205 FPS at Low to 162 FPS at High suggests that even at Low settings, where the GPU workload is minimized, the CPU can sustain high frame rates but not unlimited ones. The 178 FPS average at Medium with a 152 FPS minimum indicates that the CPU can consistently feed frames to the GPU without significant stalls. The fact that Ultra at 1080p still achieves 114 FPS shows that this processor does not become a hard bottleneck at any settings level at this resolution.

However, at 4K, the CPU's role diminishes considerably. The difference between Low (67 FPS) and High (54 FPS) at 4K is only 13 FPS, whereas at 1080p that same settings gap produces a 43 FPS difference. This narrowing indicates that at 4K, the RTX 2060's rendering workload dominates the frame time budget, and the CPU's 10 cores have ample idle capacity. The Core Ultra 5 225's 10 threads are sufficient for Ready Or Not's multi-threaded systems, but the game does not appear to scale heavily with thread count beyond this configuration.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 205 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The same resolution at Medium settings produces 178 FPS, and at High settings 162 FPS.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 4K, only Low settings (67 FPS) and Medium settings (59 FPS average, 50 FPS minimum) approach or exceed the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 54 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 38 FPS, so 4K gaming requires Low or Medium presets.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta), AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1% delta), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, 0.6% delta).

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play with this combo?

A: At 1080p, every settings preset exceeds 114 FPS, with Low reaching 205 FPS and Medium at 178 FPS. This makes 1080p the clear choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even Ultra settings remain above 110 FPS.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 225 perform in synthetic workloads?

A: The CPU scores 25891 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3655 in single-core, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 30459 and a single-thread score of 4412. Its average benchmark score of 36938 places it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What frame rate difference exists between Medium and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings average 113 FPS (96 minimum), while Ultra settings average 72 FPS. This represents a 41 FPS difference for the same resolution, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant GPU workload increase.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 2322 out of 2947 tested combinations in Ready Or Not, placing it in approximately the 21st percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the RTX 2060's age and its 6 GB VRAM capacity, which is increasingly marginal for modern titles. The CPU component is comparatively stronger — the Core Ultra 5 225 sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs — but the GPU drags the overall combination down in this game's rankings.

The rank suggests that while this system is capable of running Ready Or Not at playable frame rates, it falls behind a substantial majority of tested configurations. The 2322nd position out of 2947 means roughly 79% of tested combos deliver better performance in this game. This is not surprising given the GPU's end-of-life production status and its 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The RTX 2060's nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark database include the GTX 580 (0% delta), Radeon 680M (0.1% delta), and RTX 3050 OEM (0.6% delta), all of which cluster within 1% of each other.

The combination's performance profile is characterized by strong 1080p capability but rapid degradation at higher resolutions. At 1080p, this combo ranks competitively for older hardware, with all settings presets exceeding 110 FPS. At 1440p, the system remains playable at Medium (113 FPS) and High (102 FPS), but Ultra drops to 72 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings remain comfortably above 60 FPS. This scaling behavior is typical of a mid-range GPU from the Turing generation paired with a modern mid-range CPU, where the processor has headroom but the graphics card runs out of bandwidth and compute capacity.

Settings Recommendations

For users prioritizing frame rate, the Low preset at 1080p delivers the highest measured average at 205 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most 144 Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 1080p provides a better balance, averaging 178 FPS with a 152 FPS minimum, ensuring consistent frame delivery even during intense firefights. For those with 144 Hz displays, Medium at 1080p is the optimal choice, as it maintains an average well above the refresh ceiling while offering improved visual quality over Low.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, delivering 113 FPS average with a 96 FPS minimum. This keeps gameplay smooth on 144 Hz panels, though the minimum dips close to 100 FPS. For users who prefer higher visual fidelity, High settings at 1440p still achieve 102 FPS average, which is acceptable for most gaming scenarios. Ultra at 1440p drops to 72 FPS, which may be tolerable for slower-paced tactical gameplay but sacrifices the responsiveness needed for competitive modes.

At 4K, the options are constrained by the GPU's capabilities. Low settings at 4K produce 67 FPS average, which is the only preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. Medium at 4K averages 59 FPS with a 50 FPS minimum, meaning some scenes will drop below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K users, Low is the pragmatic choice, though the visual compromise is significant. High and Ultra at 4K (54 FPS and 38 FPS respectively) are not recommended for active gameplay, as the frame rates fall below acceptable levels for a shooter where target acquisition is critical.

The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with Medium or High settings, or 1440p with Medium settings. Users with 4K displays should anticipate either substantial visual quality reductions or frame rate compromises, as the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM and 336 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-quality 4K rendering in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings range is playable. Low averages 205 FPS, Medium averages 178 FPS with a 152 FPS minimum and 205 FPS maximum, High averages 162 FPS, and Ultra averages 114 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 91 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU workload varies significantly with settings at this resolution. All presets exceed 100 FPS, making 1080p the most versatile resolution for this combo.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but the Ultra preset begins to show strain. Low averages 129 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS with a 96 FPS minimum and 129 FPS maximum, High averages 102 FPS, and Ultra drops to 72 FPS. The minimum at Medium (96 FPS) is still respectable, but users seeking consistent 100+ FPS gameplay should stick with Low or Medium. The gap between High and Ultra is 30 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings impose a heavy additional load at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060's limitations become pronounced. Low averages 67 FPS, Medium averages 59 FPS with a 50 FPS minimum and 68 FPS maximum, High averages 54 FPS, and Ultra falls to 38 FPS. The frame rate compression at 4K is evident — the difference between Low and Ultra is only 29 FPS, compared to 91 FPS at 1080p. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is saturated even at Low settings, and the additional workload from higher presets yields diminishing frame rate returns while substantially increasing visual quality.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data, with minimum and maximum values at all three resolutions. At 1080p, the 152-205 FPS range shows consistent delivery. At 1440p, the 96-129 FPS range maintains playability. At 4K, the 50-68 FPS range dips below 60 FPS at the minimum, suggesting occasional stutter in demanding scenes. This data pattern reinforces that Medium is a balanced choice across all resolutions, though 4K users should be prepared for sub-60 FPS dips.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, based on the TU106 chip with Turing architecture, provides 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 336 GB/s of bandwidth. Its 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs deliver 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is modest by modern standards. The GPU's 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores enable ray tracing and DLSS features, but the measured FPS data suggests these features have limited practical impact in Ready Or Not at higher resolutions.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 15290 places it at the 58th percentile, and its nearest rivals cluster tightly: the GTX 580 at 15283 (0% delta), Radeon 680M at 15270 (0.1% delta), and RTX 3050 OEM at 15199 (0.6% delta). This indicates that the RTX 2060 performs on par with these alternatives in synthetic tests, but its real-world gaming performance in Ready Or Not is constrained by its 6 GB VRAM capacity and 192-bit memory interface.

At 1080p, the RTX 2060 demonstrates its capability, with the GPU able to push beyond 200 FPS at Low settings. The 205 FPS result at Low settings indicates that the GPU can handle this game's rendering demands efficiently when pixel count is low. However, the 6 GB VRAM becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity are insufficient, resulting in the 38 FPS average. The 4K Medium result of 59 FPS with a 50 FPS minimum shows that the GPU is operating near its limits even at moderate settings.

The GPU's boost clock of 1680 MHz and base clock of 1365 MHz are modest compared to newer cards, but the Turing architecture's efficiency helps maintain playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The 160 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU indicate that this is a power-efficient card for its era. The measured data shows that the RTX 2060 is the primary bottleneck at 4K and at Ultra settings across all resolutions, while at 1080p Low and Medium, the CPU's performance allows the GPU to reach its full potential. Users should consider that this GPU's 6 GB VRAM is the key constraint for this game, and settings that reduce memory pressure will yield the most consistent frame rates.