Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that demands precision, and the data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER reveals a system with substantial headroom across all tested resolutions. The measured FPS rows show a configuration that excels at high refresh rates, but the relationship between settings presets and resolution scaling tells a nuanced story about where the true bottleneck lies in this specific title. The benchmark results indicate that this pairing is capable of delivering an exceptionally smooth experience, though the choice of preset becomes increasingly critical as resolution climbs.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combo in Ready Or Not clearly points to the High preset as the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance, particularly for users targeting the highest refresh rates. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 370 FPS, which is a remarkable figure that far exceeds the needs of even the fastest 360Hz monitors. While the Low preset achieves a staggering 467 FPS, the marginal gain of 97 FPS over High is unlikely to be perceptible in real-world gameplay, whereas the visual upgrade from Low to High is substantial. The Medium preset, at 407 FPS, sits between the two but does not offer the same visual quality jump as High does over Medium.

Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset again proves to be the sweet spot with an average of 234 FPS. This is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, and it maintains a comfortable margin above the 164 FPS seen on Ultra. The drop from High to Ultra at this resolution is a significant 70 FPS, which represents a 30% performance penalty for what is typically a marginal increase in shadow quality and draw distance in tactical shooters. For competitive play, the High preset at 1440p offers the best combination of responsiveness and visual clarity.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation becomes more nuanced. The High preset yields 122 FPS, which is still excellent for 4K gaming and comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. However, the Ultra preset drops to 86 FPS, which is still playable but begins to sacrifice the fluidity that the lower resolutions enjoy. The data suggests that for 4K, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it offers a 36 FPS advantage over Ultra while maintaining a level of visual detail that is already high. The Medium preset at 134 FPS is a viable alternative for those who prioritize frame rate above all else, but High provides the best overall package. The Low preset at 154 FPS is not recommended at this resolution, as the graphical compromises in a game like Ready Or Not, which relies on environmental storytelling and visibility, would be too severe.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the undisputed workhorse in this configuration, and the data shows it is well-equipped to handle Ready Or Not's demands. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is a key factor in the game's performance, as Ready Or Not's detailed environments and texture-heavy scenes benefit from the ample VRAM capacity. The 16 GB allocation ensures that even at 4K resolution with High settings, the GPU is unlikely to be constrained by memory limitations, allowing for consistent frame delivery.

The GPU's clock speeds are also notable, with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz. These clocks, combined with the 10240 shading units and 80 RT cores, contribute to the GPU's raw compute power, which is reflected in its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600. The benchmark results indicate that this GPU sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, placing it well above the average. Its nearest rival, the standard RTX 4080, is a mere 0.1% behind in average score, suggesting that the SUPER variant offers a marginal but measurable improvement that is unlikely to be the deciding factor in gameplay.

In the context of Ready Or Not, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough frames to reach 370 FPS on High settings, but at 4K, the GPU's workload increases significantly, and the average FPS drops to 122 on the same preset. This indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of performance at 4K, and its 16 GB VRAM and high bandwidth are essential for maintaining stability. The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as the Passmark G3D score of 34245, corroborates its ability to handle the geometry and shading loads that Ready Or Not presents.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling across resolutions in Ready Or Not reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound behavior at higher pixel counts, with the CPU holding strong at lower resolutions. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on the High preset, the average FPS drops from 370 to 234, a reduction of 136 FPS, or approximately 37%. This is a substantial decrease, but the resulting 234 FPS is still exceptionally high, indicating that the system is not yet fully GPU-limited at 1440p. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced, with the average FPS falling from 234 to 122, a 48% reduction. This steep decline underscores the fact that at 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER is working much harder, and the frame rate is now firmly constrained by the GPU's rendering capabilities.

The data across all settings paints a consistent picture. At 1080p, the differences between presets are large in absolute terms—467 FPS on Low versus 260 FPS on Ultra—but the system remains CPU-bound, as evidenced by the fact that even the Ultra preset exceeds 240 FPS. At 1440p, the spread narrows slightly, with Low at 295 FPS and Ultra at 164 FPS, but the system is still delivering high frame rates across the board. The 4K results show the most significant scaling, with Low at 154 FPS and Ultra at 86 FPS. The fact that the Low preset at 4K is slower than the Ultra preset at 1080p (154 FPS vs. 260 FPS) highlights how resolution is the dominant factor in performance, outweighing the impact of graphical settings.

This scaling behavior suggests that for this combo, Ready Or Not is a game where the GPU becomes the limiting component as resolution increases. The CPU, with its high single-core performance, is able to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU's workload at 4K is so demanding that it becomes the primary constraint. The implication is that users with high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p monitors can push settings to High or even Ultra without sacrificing fluidity, while 4K users will need to be more conservative with their settings to maintain a high frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo's performance across all twelve tested scenarios. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: the Low preset achieves an average of 467 FPS, the Medium preset averages 407 FPS with a minimum of 346 and a maximum of 468, the High preset averages 370 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 260 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 207 FPS, which is a significant range that gives users ample choice depending on their preference for frame rate or visual quality. The Medium preset's maximum of 468 FPS is nearly identical to the Low preset's average, indicating that the CPU is capable of pushing frame rates to their ceiling even with slightly higher graphical loads.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 295 FPS for Low, 257 FPS for Medium (with a minimum of 218 and a maximum of 295), 234 FPS for High, and 164 FPS for Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 131 FPS, which is a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p but still represents a 44% performance penalty. The Medium preset's maximum of 295 FPS matches the Low preset's average, again suggesting that the system is hitting a performance ceiling that is not solely dictated by the GPU. The High preset's 234 FPS is a strong result for 1440p, offering a 70 FPS advantage over Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 154 FPS for Low, 134 FPS for Medium (with a minimum of 114 and a maximum of 154), 122 FPS for High, and 86 FPS for Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 68 FPS, which is the smallest absolute spread across all resolutions, but the percentage drop is similar to the other resolutions. The Medium preset's minimum of 114 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the High preset's 122 FPS average indicates that 4K gaming is very viable with this combo. The Ultra preset at 86 FPS is the only scenario that falls below 100 FPS, but it remains playable for less demanding titles or for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER in Ready Or Not?

A: The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, as the average FPS on Low settings (467) and High settings (370) are both extremely high, but the GPU is not fully utilized. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with High settings dropping to 122 FPS, indicating the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the standard RTX 4080's score of 54247. This indicates a near-identical performance level, with the SUPER variant offering negligible gains in raw compute.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 234 FPS, which is well above 144Hz and provides a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 164 FPS also exceeds 144Hz, but the 70 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual improvements.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming at 120 FPS?

A: Yes, the High preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 122 FPS, which is just above the 120 FPS target. The Low preset achieves 154 FPS, and Medium achieves 134 FPS, but Ultra falls short at 86 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's single-threaded performance impact the game?

A: The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score is 4648, which is a strong result. In Ready Or Not, this translates to high frame rates at 1080p, as the game's logic and draw calls benefit from strong single-core performance, allowing the GPU to reach its potential.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM on the RTX 4080 SUPER sufficient for Ready Or Not?

A: The data indicates that the GPU is not VRAM-limited in this game, as performance scales predictably with resolution and settings. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth is more than enough for the game's requirements.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 plays a crucial, albeit secondary, role in this combo's performance in Ready Or Not. The CPU features 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This configuration is notable for its lack of hyper-threading, which is an interesting design choice that impacts multi-threaded workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 48995 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which is only 0.4% faster, and the Intel Core i5-14600K, which is 0.8% slower.

In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are exceptionally high. The measured data shows that at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 467, which is a figure that is likely constrained by the CPU's ability to process game logic and issue draw calls. The fact that the Medium preset's maximum FPS of 468 is nearly identical to the Low preset's average suggests that the CPU is hitting a hard ceiling around 467-468 FPS, regardless of the GPU's workload. This is a clear indication that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiting factor, and the RTX 4080 SUPER is not being fully utilized.

As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the CPU's influence wanes, and the GPU takes over as the bottleneck. The CPU's high boost clock of 5.10 GHz ensures that it can keep up with the GPU's demands at these resolutions, but the data shows that the frame rate is no longer CPU-bound. The single-core performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 score of 4648, is sufficient to prevent the CPU from dragging down performance in a game that may not be heavily multi-threaded. The 14 cores and 14 threads provide ample processing power for background tasks and game logic, but the lack of multi-threading means that heavily threaded workloads may not see the same benefits as competing CPUs with simultaneous multi-threading.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks at 221 out of 2947 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places the combo in the top 7.5% of all configurations, which is an impressive result that underscores the capability of this hardware pairing. The rank of 221 reflects the synergistic balance between the CPU and GPU, with the RTX 4080 SUPER providing the graphical horsepower and the Ultra 5 245 ensuring that the system is not starved of processing power.

The fact that this combo ranks so highly is notable, given that the CPU is not a top-tier flagship part. The Core Ultra 5 245's 90th percentile standing among all CPUs, combined with the RTX 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile among GPUs, results in a system that is greater than the sum of its parts. The data suggests that this is a well-balanced configuration that avoids the pitfalls of a severe CPU or GPU bottleneck, at least at the resolutions tested. While the CPU does become a limiting factor at 1080p, the frame rates are so high that this is unlikely to be a practical issue for most users.

The ranking of 221 also indicates that there are 220 other combos that perform better in this specific game, which is likely due to faster CPUs or more powerful GPUs. However, the RTX 4080 SUPER's closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, such as the standard RTX 4080, are nearly identical in performance, suggesting that the GPU is not the differentiating factor. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-14600K, are also within 1% in average score, which means that this combo's high ranking is a result of the effective pairing rather than any single component's dominance. The data implies that for users seeking a high-performance setup for Ready Or Not, this combo represents a highly capable option that sits near the top of the performance hierarchy.