Ready Or Not

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers exceptional performance in Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter where frame rates are consistently high across all tested settings. The data places this pairing at the top of the charts, ranking first out of 2,947 tested combos, indicating that this hardware is not just capable but the definitive choice for this title. The measured frame rates reveal a system with immense headroom, particularly at lower resolutions, where the CPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the classic shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 449 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, that figure drops to 284 FPS, a reduction of roughly 37%. Pushing further to 3840x2160, the average falls to 148 FPS, which is about 67% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline is a clear indicator that at lower resolutions, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is the limiting factor; the GPU has surplus capacity that is being held back by CPU processing limits.

The pattern holds across all quality presets. At 1080p Low, the system reaches an astronomical 567 FPS, while at 4K Low it settles at 187 FPS. The difference between these two points is 380 FPS, a massive gap that narrows significantly as the resolution increases. This behavior is characteristic of a system where the GPU becomes progressively more saturated with pixel work, shifting the bottleneck from the CPU to the graphics card. The fact that the 4K Ultra setting still yields a playable 104 FPS shows that even at the most demanding resolution, the RTX 5090 D has enough power to maintain a high frame rate, though the scaling curve from 1080p to 4K is steep.

Interestingly, the performance drop is not perfectly linear. The jump from 1440p to 4K is less severe in percentage terms than the jump from 1080p to 1440p. For instance, with High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 165 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 136 FPS. This suggests that the GPU begins to take on a more dominant role at 1440p, and by 4K, the system is almost entirely GPU-bound. The data strongly implies that for players seeking the absolute highest refresh rates on 1080p or 1440p monitors, this CPU will prevent the GPU from reaching its full potential, but the resulting frame rates are so high that it is unlikely to matter in practice.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a powerhouse, and its specifications align with the high frame rates observed. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s, which is more than sufficient for Ready Or Not's textures at any resolution. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate are the driving forces behind the high average frame rates, particularly at 4K where the pixel fill rate of 423.6 GPixel/s becomes critical.

The card's clock speeds, with a base of 2017 MHz and a boost of 2407 MHz, are the foundation for its performance. The data shows that the GPU is not struggling at any tested setting. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 104, while the lowest of the group, is still well above the threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that the card can handle the most demanding visuals. The GPU's performance is further evidenced by its benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 and a Passmark G3D score of 44,065, which places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs.

The 32 GB VRAM capacity is a significant asset. While Ready Or Not may not currently require that much memory, the headroom ensures that future updates or higher-resolution texture packs will not cause VRAM-related stutters or texture pop-in. The data suggests that this GPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p, as the FPS is likely capped by the CPU's single-thread performance. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced, and its massive compute and memory resources are fully utilized to maintain the high average FPS seen in the 4K results. The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, such as being 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT in average score, underscores its high-end placement, though its in-game performance is what truly sets it apart.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on optimizing the balance between visual fidelity and performance. For players on 4K displays, the High preset is the clear sweet spot, delivering an average of 148 FPS. This is a 44 FPS improvement over the Ultra preset's 104 FPS, a substantial gain that would be noticeable in fast-paced firefights. The visual difference between High and Ultra is often marginal in tactical shooters, making the performance gain from stepping down one notch a wise trade-off.

For 1440p users, the Medium preset offers an excellent experience, with an average of 312 FPS and a minimum of 265 FPS. This ensures that even in the most chaotic scenes, the frame rate stays well above refresh rates of typical high-end monitors. The High preset at 284 FPS is also a strong choice, but the Medium preset's higher minimum FPS provides a more consistent experience. At 1080p, the Medium preset's 494 FPS average is exceptionally high, but the Low preset's 567 FPS might be preferred by competitive players who prioritize maximum frame pacing over visual detail.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for players with top-tier 4K displays that support high refresh rates and who prioritize absolute visual quality over frame rate. At 4K Ultra, the 104 FPS average is still smooth, but the drop from High is significant. The data suggests that the performance cost of Ultra is not justified by a proportional increase in visual quality, especially when the High preset provides a much higher frame rate. In summary, the High preset is the recommended default for a balanced experience across all resolutions, while Medium is a great choice for maximizing minimum frame rates on 1440p and 1080p displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

A granular look at the numbers shows the system's versatility. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are staggeringly high across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 567 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the data. The Medium preset follows with 494 FPS, showing a minimum of 420 FPS and a maximum of 568 FPS. The High preset drops to 449 FPS, and the Ultra preset yields 316 FPS. This shows a clear scaling pattern where each step up in quality costs a significant number of frames, but even the lowest score is far beyond what any current monitor can display.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain impressively high. The Low preset averages 358 FPS, while the Medium preset achieves 312 FPS, with a minimum of 265 FPS and a maximum of 359 FPS. The High preset produces 284 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 199 FPS. The pattern is consistent, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening as resolution increases, from a 251 FPS difference at 1080p to a 159 FPS difference at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes the dominant factor. The Low preset averages 187 FPS, and the Medium preset is not far behind at 163 FPS, with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 187 FPS. The High preset drops to 148 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the most demanding, bringing the average down to 104 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 83 FPS, showing that while the resolution is taxing, the RTX 5090 D still has enough headroom to provide a playable experience on the highest settings. The minimum FPS data, only available for the Medium preset, shows that at 4K, the system can dip to 139 FPS, which is still well within the range of smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the undisputed champion in Ready Or Not. The data shows a combo rank of 1 out of 2,947 tested combinations, placing it at the very top of the performance hierarchy. This is a definitive statement that no other pairing in the database can match its frame rates in this game. The CPU and GPU work in concert to deliver this result, with the CPU's strong single-thread performance (evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,655) ensuring that it does not bottleneck the GPU.

The CPU itself performs well in general benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 36,938 and a percentile rank of 85 against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, with performance deltas of 0% and -0.2%, respectively. This indicates that the Core Ultra 5 225 is a solid mid-range performer, but it is not the absolute fastest CPU available. However, in the context of Ready Or Not, its performance is more than adequate to feed the powerful RTX 5090 D, resulting in the top combo ranking.

The GPU's ranking also contributes to this result. Its average benchmark score of 77,712 places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. While its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmark database are mobile workstation parts like the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and NVIDIA Tesla P100, the RTX 5090 D's massive power is what drives the in-game results. The combination of a top-tier GPU and a capable CPU that avoids becoming a bottleneck culminates in the number one spot for this game, showing that this pairing is the definitive choice for players who want the absolute best performance in Ready Or Not.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with the High preset?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with the High preset is 148 FPS.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between the Ultra and High presets at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows a 85 FPS difference. The Ultra preset averages 199 FPS, while the High preset averages 284 FPS.

Q: Does the system provide a higher frame rate at 1080p with Low settings than at 4K with Low settings?

A: Yes, the difference is substantial. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 567, whereas at 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 187.

*Q: How does this CPU and GPU combo rank compared to other tested systems in Ready Or Not?*

A: This combo ranks first out of a total of 2,947 tested combinations, making it the highest-performing setup in the database for this game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is 265 FPS, with a maximum of 359 FPS.

Q: Based on the data, which preset offers the best balance of quality and performance at 4K?

A: The High preset appears optimal, as it delivers 148 FPS average, which is 44 FPS higher than the Ultra preset's 104 FPS, while likely offering a minor visual quality reduction.