Ready Or Not

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Ready Or Not, with benchmark results showing this combination is capable of pushing frame rates well beyond the typical high-refresh display threshold across most tested configurations. The data indicates a system that comfortably handles the tactical shooter's demands, though the specific interplay between the CPU's 14 cores and the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM creates distinct performance profiles depending on resolution and quality settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, component roles, and how this combo stacks up against the broader test pool.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is built on the Arrow Lake architecture and features 14 cores with 14 threads, a configuration that prioritizes parallel throughput over simultaneous multithreading. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz, which can boost up to 5.10 GHz under load, providing the kind of single-thread headroom that tactical shooters often rely on for game logic, AI pathing, and physics calculations. The processor’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache and per-core L2 cache of 3 MB help keep frequently accessed data close at hand, which is beneficial for the rapid-fire decision-making typical of close-quarters combat in Ready Or Not.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 32,924 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,648 in single-core, placing it at the 90th percentile among all tested CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 48,995, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196, -0.4% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228, -0.5% delta). Against the Intel Core i5-14600K (48,618, +0.8% delta), the Ultra 5 245 holds a slight edge. This level of compute performance suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck in the measured FPS results, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor.

The measured FPS data confirms this interpretation. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 409 FPS average, which is extraordinarily high and indicates the CPU can feed the GPU with frames faster than most monitors can display. Even at Ultra settings at this resolution, the average drops to 228 FPS, still well above the threshold where CPU limitations would typically surface. The pattern holds at 2560x1440, where the average FPS ranges from 144 (Ultra) to 258 (Low). Only at 3840x2160 does the frame rate dip to levels where the CPU’s role becomes more prominent, with Ultra averaging 75 FPS. However, this is more attributable to GPU load than CPU deficiency, as the processor’s performance percentile remains consistent across all tested scenarios.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The data provides four quality presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—across three resolutions, allowing for a clear assessment of where the best balance lies. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset yields 356 FPS average with a minimum of 303 FPS and a maximum of 410 FPS. This is a compelling option because it delivers a massive frame rate cushion while presumably offering better visual fidelity than Low (409 FPS). High at this resolution produces 324 FPS, which is still excellent but slightly lower than Medium. For competitive play on a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor, Medium appears to be the sweet spot, as the minimum frame rate of 303 FPS ensures no dips below the refresh rate of most high-end displays.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again stands out with 225 FPS average, a minimum of 191 FPS, and a maximum of 258 FPS. The minimum frame rate here is still above 144Hz, making it ideal for high-refresh 1440p gaming. High preset at this resolution delivers 204 FPS average, which is also excellent, but the slightly lower minimum (not specified) could introduce minor stutters in intense firefights. Ultra at 1440p drops to 144 FPS average, which is exactly at the 144Hz standard, but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes significantly. Ultra averages 75 FPS, which is playable but not smooth for a tactical shooter where quick aiming matters. High at 4K averages 107 FPS, which is a substantial improvement and provides a solid experience on 60Hz or even 120Hz displays. Medium at 4K averages 117 FPS with a minimum of 100 FPS, making it the best choice for 4K if the goal is to stay above 100 FPS consistently. Low at 4K reaches 135 FPS, but the visual trade-off is likely too steep for most players. The recommended preset is Medium across all resolutions, as it consistently provides the best balance of high average FPS and acceptable minimum frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 bottleneck the RTX 4070 SUPER in Ready Or Not?*

A: No. The CPU’s 90th percentile performance ranking and high single-thread score (4,648 in Cinebench R23) allow it to keep up with the GPU at all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo hits 409 FPS, which is only possible if the CPU can generate frames fast enough.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 409 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average is 75 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

*Q: Is 12 GB of VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in Ready Or Not?*

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 75, which suggests the GPU is heavily loaded. However, the 12 GB of VRAM does not cause the game to fail; it simply cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra. At High settings (107 FPS) and Medium (117 FPS), the VRAM capacity appears adequate.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RTX 4090 Mobile in terms of GPU performance?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43,223, which is 1% lower than the RTX 4090 Mobile (43,667, -1% delta). This means the desktop card performs nearly identically to the mobile flagship in synthetic tests, though in-game results may vary.

Q: What resolution provides the best balance of quality and performance?

A: 2560x1440 with Medium settings offers 225 FPS average with a minimum of 191 FPS, which is an excellent combination of high frame rates and visual fidelity. This is superior to 4K Medium (117 FPS) and only slightly lower than 1080p Medium (356 FPS).

Q: Is the CPU’s 65W TDP a concern for sustained gaming performance?

A: The 65W TDP is a power draw specification, not a performance limit. The measured FPS data shows sustained high frame rates across all tests, indicating the processor maintains its boost clocks without thermal throttling issues in this configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 495th out of 2,947 tested combos in Ready Or Not according to the comboRankInGame data. This places it in the top 16.8% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing given the game’s demanding nature. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of both components, and the measured FPS data confirms this is a high-performing pairing.

To contextualize this rank, consider that the GPU’s average benchmark score (43,223) puts it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU’s average score (48,995) puts it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. The combo’s rank of 495 out of 2,947 is slightly lower than what either component’s individual percentile might suggest, which indicates that Ready Or Not may benefit from even stronger hardware in certain scenarios. However, the actual frame rates are exceptionally high, suggesting the rank is influenced by other combos with more powerful components rather than any deficiency in this pairing.

The nearest rival GPUs to the RTX 4070 SUPER are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262, -0.1% delta) and the RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268, -0.1% delta), both of which are within 1% of the score. This means the RTX 4070 SUPER sits in a tightly contested performance tier. For the CPU, the closest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196, -0.4% delta) and AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228, -0.5% delta), showing that the Ultra 5 245 is essentially on par with these alternatives. The combo rank of 495 suggests that while individual components are strong, the overall system is not at the absolute top tier, which is reserved for combinations like RTX 4090-class GPUs paired with flagship CPUs.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). Its 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units deliver 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is substantial for a mid-to-high-end card. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS, though the measured FPS data does not indicate whether these features were enabled.

The GPU’s role in Ready Or Not becomes clear when examining the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high (228 to 409 FPS), indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution. The gap between Low (409 FPS) and Ultra (228 FPS) is 181 FPS, showing a 44% performance drop from the lowest to highest quality preset. At 2560x1440, the range is 144 to 258 FPS, with a 44% drop from Low to Ultra as well. At 3840x2160, the range narrows to 75 to 135 FPS, and the drop from Low to Ultra is 60 FPS (44% again). This consistent 44% penalty for Ultra settings across all resolutions suggests that the game’s Ultra preset applies a similar workload increase regardless of pixel count.

The 12 GB of VRAM is a key factor at higher resolutions. At 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 75, which could indicate memory pressure or compute limits. However, at 4K High (107 FPS) and Medium (117 FPS), the performance is more reasonable, suggesting the VRAM capacity is sufficient for these settings. The GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 43,223 (nearly identical to the RTX 4090 Mobile at -1% delta) indicate that this is a capable card that performs near the top of its class, though it is not the fastest available.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080

At Full HD, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and RTX 4070 SUPER achieve exceptional frame rates across all settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 409 FPS, which is the highest measured in this test suite. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 356 FPS with a minimum of 303 FPS and a maximum of 410 FPS, showing that even the minimum frame rate is well above 300 FPS. The High preset averages 324 FPS, while Ultra averages 228 FPS. This progression shows a clear linear relationship between quality settings and performance, with a 44% reduction from Low to Ultra.

2560x1440

At 1440p, the performance remains very high but begins to show the GPU’s workload. Low settings average 258 FPS, which is still an exceptional result. Medium averages 225 FPS with a minimum of 191 FPS and a maximum of 258 FPS, providing a solid 144Hz+ experience. High averages 204 FPS, and Ultra averages 144 FPS, which is exactly at the 144Hz mark but leaves no room for frame time spikes. The data shows that Medium is the most balanced preset at this resolution, as it maintains a minimum above 190 FPS.

3840x2160

At 4K, the performance drops significantly, but the combo remains playable. Low settings average 135 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh 4K displays. Medium averages 117 FPS with a minimum of 100 FPS and a maximum of 135 FPS, making it the best choice for maintaining triple-digit frame rates at 4K. High averages 107 FPS, and Ultra drops to 75 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a tactical shooter where smooth aiming is critical. The minimum frame rate of 100 FPS at Medium settings indicates good frame pacing, with no severe dips below 100 FPS.

The overall data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 4070 SUPER is powerful enough to deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, players will need to compromise on settings to achieve smooth performance. The Medium preset across all resolutions provides the best combination of visual quality and frame rate stability, as evidenced by the reported minimum and maximum values.