Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a demanding tactical shooter, and the benchmark data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination reveals a system that is heavily influenced by graphical settings and resolution. The measured frame rates show a clear hierarchy where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU provides a robust foundation that allows for very high performance at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K in Ready Or Not demonstrates a textbook GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 279 FPS, but this figure drops dramatically to 176 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 92 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 37% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the rendering load is scaling as expected with pixel count.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is not fully GPU-limited. With Low settings at 1920x1080, the average FPS reaches 352, which is an exceptionally high figure. This high headroom implies that the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is capable of feeding the RTX 3080 enough data to saturate its capabilities, but the ceiling is being reached. When moving to 1440p Low, the average FPS falls to 222, a 37% decrease that aligns with the increased pixel workload. This shift indicates that the RTX 3080's rendering pipeline is becoming the limiting factor.

At 4K resolution, the GPU load is substantial. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 101, with a minimum of 86 and a maximum of 116 FPS. The spread between minimum and maximum frame rates at this resolution is 30 FPS, which is narrower than the 61 FPS spread seen at 1080p Medium (minimum 261, maximum 353). This tighter range at 4K suggests that the system is operating in a more consistent, GPU-bound state, where frame time variability is reduced because the CPU is not a bottleneck. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings shows a 48% drop in average FPS (from 193 to 101), a significant performance cost that highlights the intense computational demand of 4K in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested computer configurations, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 holds a specific position for Ready Or Not. The comboRankInGame field places this combination at rank 827 out of 2947 total tested combos. This puts the system in the top 28% of all configurations tested for this specific title, which is a solid result for a tactical shooter that can be demanding on both CPU and GPU.

The rank is a holistic measure that takes into account performance across all resolutions and settings. Given the measured FPS, the system is clearly not at the top of the leaderboard, as that would require more powerful components. However, rank 827 indicates that this combo outperforms the majority of systems. The RTX 3080, while an older generation card, still holds its own. The data shows a percentileVsAllGpus of 68, meaning it performs better than 68% of all GPUs in the database. Similarly, the CPU has a percentileVsAllCpus of 85, placing it in the top 15% of processors.

The combination of a strong CPU and a capable GPU results in a balanced system, though the rank suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in achieving higher standings. The system is likely to be beaten by combos featuring newer, more powerful graphics cards, but it will comfortably outpace systems with weaker GPUs. The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearestRivals show it is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, with a 0% difference in average score, and only slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D by -0.2%. This indicates that the processor is not holding back the overall rank, and the GPU is the primary variable determining the combo's position.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data for Ready Or Not provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this hardware combination. The primary goal for a tactical shooter is to maintain a high and stable frame rate to ensure smooth aiming and responsiveness. The data shows that the Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding an average of 196 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p, and a playable but lower 65 FPS at 4K. While these are all respectable, the 4K Ultra figure may not be ideal for players seeking maximum fluidity.

The High preset offers a better balance between visual fidelity and performance. At 1080p, it produces 279 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor. At 1440p, the average of 176 FPS remains exceptionally smooth and is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays. Even at 4K, the High preset delivers 92 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for a comfortable experience. The High preset appears to be the recommended choice for most users, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium and Low while maintaining frame rates that are unlikely to be a hindrance.

For competitive play where every millisecond counts, the Medium preset offers a notable performance boost. At 1080p, it provides 307 FPS, and at 1440p, it reaches 193 FPS. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings is 261 at 1080p and 164 at 1440p, which are still very high and indicate a responsive experience. The Low preset is the only way to achieve frame rates above 350 FPS at 1080p, but the visual compromise is significant. Given the data, the High preset is the recommended choice for a balanced experience, with the Medium preset being a strong alternative for those who prioritize maximum frame rates over visual detail.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the system's performance across all combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system excels, with average frame rates ranging from 196 FPS on Ultra to 352 FPS on Low. The High setting yields 279 FPS, and the Medium setting produces 307 FPS, with a minimum of 261 FPS and a maximum of 353 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains high. The Ultra preset averages 124 FPS, while High drops to 176 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 193 FPS, with a minimum of 164 FPS and a maximum of 222 FPS. The Low preset produces an average of 222 FPS. The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy, with each step down in settings providing a clear frame rate increase.

At 4K resolution (3840x2160), the system is pushed harder. The Ultra preset averages 65 FPS, which is the lowest figure recorded. The High preset increases this to 92 FPS. The Medium preset averages 101 FPS, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 116 FPS. The Low preset at 4K yields an average of 116 FPS. This breakdown shows that the system is capable of handling 4K gaming, but only at lower settings if a high frame rate is desired. The step from High to Ultra at 4K is particularly significant, a 29% reduction in average FPS (from 92 to 65), suggesting that the Ultra preset's extra effects are very taxing on the GPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the primary driver of performance in this configuration. The benchmark data clearly shows that its capabilities are the main constraint at higher resolutions and settings. The card features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the textures and assets in Ready Or Not at 1080p and 1440p, but the demands of 4K resolution can be significant.

The GPU's clock speeds are listed as a base of 1440 MHz and a boost of 1710 MHz. These clocks, combined with 8704 shading units, allow for high throughput. The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is not fully utilized, as the frame rates are exceptionally high. However, at 4K, the GPU's compute and memory subsystems are heavily taxed. The 29% performance drop from High to Ultra at 4K (92 vs 65 FPS) indicates that the Ultra preset's additional effects, such as shadows and reflections, are saturating the GPU's resources.

The GPU's performance percentile of 68 indicates it is a capable card, but it is not at the top of the range. The measured results in this game suggest that the RTX 3080 is well-matched for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, but at 4K, it requires setting compromises to maintain high frame rates. The card's 320W TDP and dual-slot design are not reflected in the FPS data, but the thermal and power requirements are consistent with a high-performance part that operates most efficiently when not pushed to its absolute limit at 4K Ultra.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 provides the computational foundation for this system. With 10 cores and 10 threads, it is a capable processor for gaming. Its base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz are key factors in its performance. The benchmark data from the FACT PACK shows strong single-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655, which is critical for games that rely on a few fast cores.

The CPU's role in Ready Or Not is to handle the game's simulation, AI, and physics. The data suggests that it does not bottleneck the RTX 3080 at 1080p, as evidenced by the very high frame rates. The 85th percentile ranking for all CPUs indicates that it is a strong performer. However, the CPU's multi-threaded performance is also relevant. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25891 is solid, but the game's engine may not scale perfectly with all 10 threads.

The relationship between the CPU and GPU is evident in the resolution scaling. At 1080p, the system achieves 352 FPS on Low settings, which is a sign that the CPU can handle a high number of draw calls and game logic updates. As the resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU has more headroom. The system's rank of 827 out of 2947 combos suggests that while the CPU is strong, the overall performance is capped by the graphics card. The CPU's nearestRivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, show that it is competitive in its class, but the processor's performance is not the limiting factor in this specific game configuration.