Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter demanding precise aim and situational awareness, shows a clear performance hierarchy with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination. The benchmark data indicates that this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gameplay, while 4K Ultra settings remain a challenge. The measured results show that the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface become the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions and quality presets, with the Core Ultra 5 235 providing ample processing headroom to avoid CPU bottlenecks in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Ready Or Not?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the optimal balance. At High settings, the combo delivers 133 FPS average, which is a significant jump from the 70 FPS average at 3840x2160 on the same preset. This resolution provides the best combination of visual fidelity and high frame rates for a tactical shooter.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured results show a 49 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This falls below the 60 FPS threshold typically desired for smooth gameplay, indicating that the 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for maxed-out 4K in this title. Lowering to High settings at 4K raises the average to 70 FPS.

Q: Is the Core Ultra 5 235 a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: No, the data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck. The Core Ultra 5 235, with 14 cores and 14 threads, has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz and sits in the 89th percentile versus all CPUs. The performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K is consistent, indicating the GPU is the primary performance driver as resolution increases.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and High settings at 1080p?

A: The measured FPS shows a 55 FPS difference. Low settings produce a 266 FPS average, while High settings produce a 211 FPS average. This demonstrates that the RTX 4060 has enough headroom at 1080p to handle significant quality increases while still maintaining frame rates well above 200 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it in the 61st percentile. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with a score of 17666, which is a -0.2% deltaPct relative to the RTX 4060, meaning the RTX 4060 is essentially tied with that older card in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Does the CPU's memory bandwidth affect gaming performance?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235 supports dual-channel DDR5 with a maximum bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. This is sufficient for the game's demands, as the FPS scaling between resolutions is smooth and predictable, with no signs of stuttering or performance cliffs that would indicate a memory subsystem bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data provides a clear path for optimizing the experience. For players prioritizing competitive play with maximum frame rates, the 1920x1080 Low preset delivers a 266 FPS average. This is the highest measured average in the entire dataset, offering a massive advantage in a game where reaction time is critical. The 1920x1080 Medium preset is a strong alternative, yielding a 232 FPS average with a minimum of 197 FPS, which is still far above the refresh rate of most monitors.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the 2560x1440 High preset is the standout choice. It produces a 133 FPS average, which is smooth on high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, while the graphical uplift from Medium is noticeable. The 2560x1440 Ultra preset, at 94 FPS average, is playable but represents a significant 39 FPS drop from High, making it a less efficient use of GPU resources. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the only viable option for a playable experience, with a 70 FPS average; the Ultra preset's 49 FPS average is below the threshold for comfortable play in a tactical shooter.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the central component determining the frame rate ceiling in Ready Or Not. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This configuration is the primary reason for the performance drop at 4K, where the Ultra preset's 49 FPS average indicates the memory capacity and bandwidth are being saturated. The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and 3072 shading units deliver strong raw compute performance, as evidenced by the 211 FPS average at 1080p High.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS and 24 RT cores are leveraged effectively at lower resolutions. The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 4060 excels at 1080p and 1440p, where it can maintain high frame rates even on Ultra settings (148 FPS and 94 FPS respectively). However, the transition to 4K reveals the hardware's limits, with the average FPS dropping by nearly half when moving from 1440p High (133 FPS) to 4K High (70 FPS). The GPU's 61st percentile ranking versus all GPUs and its close benchmark scores to rivals like the AMD Radeon 780M (deltaPct of 0.3) indicate that while it is a capable mid-range card, it is not designed for extreme resolution gaming without compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 is never challenged. The Low preset hits a 266 FPS average, the Medium preset achieves 232 FPS with a minimum of 197 FPS, and the High preset still manages 211 FPS. Even the Ultra preset, which often cripples GPUs, maintains a 148 FPS average. This resolution is clearly where this combo operates with maximum efficiency.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. The Low preset delivers a 168 FPS average, while Medium provides 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS. The High preset remains excellent at 133 FPS, making it the sweet spot for quality and speed. Ultra settings at this resolution produce a 94 FPS average, which is still smooth but highlights the cost of maxing out every visual option. The step from High to Ultra at 1440p is a 39 FPS reduction, a significant penalty for the increased visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the GPU starts to struggle. The Low preset yields an 88 FPS average, which is the only 4K setting to break the 60 FPS barrier comfortably. Medium drops to 77 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS, and High falls to 70 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one to dip below playable levels, with a 49 FPS average. The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent halving of frame rates at each corresponding settings tier, underscoring the GPU's memory bandwidth limitations at higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Ready Or Not, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds a rank of 1997 out of 3714 total combos. This places it in the 54th percentile of all tested systems, indicating it is a mid-tier performer for this specific game. The ranking reflects the GPU's position as a 61st percentile component, balanced against a CPU that ranks in the 89th percentile.

The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile (89) and the combo's middling rank (54th percentile) confirms that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor in this pairing for Ready Or Not. A more powerful GPU would likely push this combo significantly higher in the rankings, as the Core Ultra 5 235 provides ample processing power. The CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core i9-13900HX, have nearly identical average benchmark scores with deltaPct values of 0.1 and -0.1 respectively, showing that the CPU is competitive with other top-tier processors.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 provides a robust foundation for the RTX 4060 in this game. With 14 cores and 14 threads, it offers substantial multi-threaded capacity, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769. The single-core performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085, which is crucial for a game engine like Ready Or Not that relies heavily on single-thread performance for game logic and AI.

The CPU's architecture, Arrow Lake-S on a 3 nm process, features a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This high boost clock ensures that the game's main thread can run at maximum speed when needed. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, a key factor in maintaining consistent frame times in tactical shooters where AI behavior and environmental interactions are complex. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46062, places it nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (deltaPct of 0.1) and Intel Core i9-13900HX (deltaPct of -0.1), confirming its high-end status. The data indicates the CPU is never the bottleneck, as the frame rates scale directly with GPU load across different resolutions.