Ready Or Not

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread desktop processor from the Arrow Lake-S architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It runs at a 3.50 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock, with a 65 W TDP. For Ready Or Not, this configuration matters because the game’s AI-driven enemy and civilian behavior, along with dynamic lighting and destructible environments, can create significant CPU load during firefights and breaching sequences. The processor’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth help feed the game’s streaming geometry and texture data. In multi-threaded synthetic tests, the Ultra 5 245 scores 32,924 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,648 in single-core, placing it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (average score 49,196, -0.4% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (average score 49,228, -0.5% delta), the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (average score 48,698, +0.6% delta), and the Intel Core i5-14600K (average score 48,618, +0.8% delta). The average benchmark score across all tests for this CPU is 48,995. In Ready Or Not, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions and with lower graphical settings, where frame rates exceed 280 FPS, indicating that the processor is not the limiting factor at 1080p. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 52, showing that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The 14 threads are sufficient for the game’s multi-threaded scheduling, but the lack of hyper-threading means each core handles one thread; this is adequate given the game’s moderate core scaling. The PassMark multithread score of 38,706 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,394 confirm that the CPU offers strong per-core performance for a tactical shooter that relies on single-threaded physics and AI updates. The processor’s 5.10 GHz boost clock is particularly relevant for maintaining high minimum frame rates during intense close-quarters combat, where enemy AI pathfinding and bullet impact calculations spike. Data from Cinebench R20 shows a multi-core score of 13,828 and single-core score of 1,952, reinforcing that the Ultra 5 245 can handle the game’s background simulation while keeping the render thread responsive.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1,282 out of 2,947 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places the pairing in the 56th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms more than half of the combinations in this database. The rank is influenced by the balanced nature of the two components: the CPU provides strong single-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,648), while the GPU offers solid rasterization and ray tracing capabilities for its class. The RTX 5060’s average benchmark score of 26,331 and its 72nd percentile among all GPUs indicate that the graphics card is slightly above average, while the CPU’s 90th percentile suggests the processor is the stronger part of the duo. In practical terms, this ranking means that for Ready Or Not, the combo will deliver playable frame rates at most settings, but it will not top the charts for 4K Ultra presets. The data shows that at 2560x1440 High settings, the combo achieves 142 FPS, which is well above the typical 60 FPS target for a tactical shooter. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 158, demonstrating that the CPU-GPU balance scales well up to high refresh rates. The ranking also reflects that many higher-end combos with more powerful GPUs (like RTX 5070 or higher) will push average FPS above 200 at 1440p, but the 1,282nd position is respectable for a mid-range pairing. The nearest rivals for the CPU (AMD Ryzen 9 7900, Intel Core i5-14600K) have similar average scores, within 1% of the Ultra 5 245, meaning the CPU choice has minimal impact on the overall combo rank when paired with the same GPU. The GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (average score 26,011, +1.2% delta), is only slightly slower overall, yet in this game the RTX 5060’s 8 GB GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth contribute to the measured FPS. The combo rank of 1,282 out of 2,947 suggests that users should expect smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, but should drop to Medium at 4K to maintain playable frame rates. Overall, the data indicates that this is a well-matched pairing for Ready Or Not, with no obvious CPU or GPU bottleneck at common resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Based on measured FPS, 1920x1080 offers the highest frame rates, with an average of 284 FPS on Low settings and 225 FPS on High settings. At 2560x1440, the combo still delivers excellent performance, with 179 FPS on Low and 142 FPS on High. The 3840x2160 resolution yields playable but lower results, with 74 FPS on High and 94 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of overall CPU performance?

A: The Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48,995. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, scores 49,228, which is 0.5% faster. The Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48,618, which is 0.8% slower. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49,196 (0.4% faster), and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48,698 (0.6% slower). These differences are small, so performance in Ready Or Not should be nearly identical among these CPUs.

Q: Does the RTX 5060 have enough VRAM for Ready Or Not at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. At 3840x2160 Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 52, which is playable but not smooth for a tactical shooter. The 8 GB VRAM may be sufficient for this game at 4K, but the low average FPS suggests the GPU’s compute power, not the VRAM capacity, is the limiting factor. At 4K High settings, the average FPS rises to 74, indicating that reducing settings helps more than VRAM capacity alone.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-threaded performance, and why does it matter for Ready Or Not?

A: The CPU scores 4,648 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4,394 in PassMark single-thread. Ready Or Not relies on single-threaded tasks for AI decision-making and physics calculations, especially during tactical breaches. High single-thread performance ensures that these tasks do not become a bottleneck, allowing the GPU to render frames without waiting for CPU updates. The 5.10 GHz boost clock supports this.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1,282 out of 2,947 tested combinations, placing it in the 56th percentile. This means it outperforms 56% of all tested combos in this game. The rank is driven by the CPU’s strong single-threaded scores and the GPU’s balanced performance. For context, combos with higher-ranked GPUs (like the RTX 5070) would likely rank higher, but this pairing is solidly mid-range.

Q: Is the RTX 5060 a better performer than its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26,331, while the RX 6750 XT scores 26,011, which is 1.2% lower. In Ready Or Not, the RTX 5060’s 8 GB GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth help deliver the measured FPS, but the actual in-game difference depends on resolution and settings. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 225 FPS, which is well above typical refresh rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Ready Or Not with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 covers three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the highest frame rates across all settings. On Low settings, the average FPS is 284, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution. On Medium settings, the average FPS drops to 247, with a minimum of 210 and a maximum of 285, showing good frame pacing. High settings yield an average of 225 FPS, while Ultra settings reduce the average to 158 FPS. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the GPU is the primary determinant of performance, with the CPU providing enough headroom to maintain high frame rates even on Ultra. The margin between Low and Ultra is 126 FPS, which is significant, but even the lowest average (158 FPS) is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show a more pronounced drop from 1080p. On Low settings, the average FPS is 179, which is still very high. Medium settings produce an average of 156 FPS, with a minimum of 133 and a maximum of 180, indicating that the game’s visual complexity at this resolution begins to strain the GPU more noticeably. High settings average 142 FPS, which is excellent for a tactical shooter where precision matters. Ultra settings drop the average to 100 FPS, which is still playable but shows the GPU’s limitations when all graphical features are enabled. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 79 FPS, less than the 126 FPS gap at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming a larger bottleneck as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance is more constrained. Low settings produce an average of 94 FPS, which is surprising given that this is a 4K resolution; the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance likely helps maintain this frame rate. Medium settings average 82 FPS, with a minimum of 69 and a maximum of 94, showing that the game is still playable. High settings average 74 FPS, which is near the edge of smooth gameplay for a tactical shooter, where quick camera movements are less common than in fast-paced shooters. Ultra settings drop to an average of 52 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS target. The data reveals that the combo can handle 4K at Low to Medium settings, but for 4K High or Ultra, users would need to accept lower frame rates. The minimum FPS recorded is 69 at 4K Medium, which suggests that even in demanding scenes, the combo avoids severe stutters. Overall, the measured FPS shows a clear scaling pattern: higher resolutions and settings reduce frame rates, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor beyond 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture (GB206 chip) using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It has 3,840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, along with 30 ray tracing cores and 120 tensor cores. The GPU’s base clock is 2280 MHz, with a boost clock of 2497 MHz, and it features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. For Ready Or Not, these specifications translate into specific performance characteristics. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the high memory usage may be a factor, though the average FPS of 52 suggests the GPU’s compute capacity is more limiting. The FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s indicate that the GPU can handle the game’s lighting and shadow effects, which are common in tactical shooters with dark environments. In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5060 scores 20,891 in Passmark G3D and 10,899 in Passmark GPU Compute, placing it in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M (average score 26,401, -0.3% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (average score 26,421, -0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (average score 26,553, -0.8% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (average score 26,011, +1.2% delta). These close scores mean that in Ready Or Not, the RTX 5060’s performance is comparable to these GPUs, but its 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and GDDR7 memory give it an edge in memory-intensive scenarios, such as loading large textures during breaching missions.

The GPU’s role in Ready Or Not is most apparent at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU can deliver over 200 FPS on most settings, showing that it is not the bottleneck at this resolution; the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance helps maintain high frame rates. At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more stressed, with Ultra settings dropping to 100 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, especially on Ultra settings where the average FPS is 52. The 8 GB VRAM may also limit the ability to use high-resolution textures at 4K, but the measured data shows that reducing settings to Medium at 4K yields 82 FPS, which is more playable. The GPU’s 30 ray tracing cores support hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but Ready Or Not does not heavily rely on this feature, so the RTX 5060’s ray tracing performance is less critical than its rasterization capabilities. The GPU’s power draw is 145 W, with a suggested PSU of 300 W, making it a relatively efficient card for its performance class. The PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for the game’s data transfer needs. Overall, the RTX 5060’s role in this combo is to provide solid 1080p and 1440p performance, while at 4K, users must adjust settings to achieve playable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For players using a 1920x1080 monitor, the Ultra preset yields an average of 158 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors. This makes Ultra the best choice for 1080p, as the frame rate remains high while maximizing visual quality. If a player has a 240 Hz monitor, High settings at 225 FPS would be the preferred option, as it provides a smoother experience with minimal visual compromise. Medium settings at 1080p produce 247 FPS, but the visual difference between Medium and High is more noticeable than the frame rate gain, so High or Ultra is recommended for most users. Low settings at 1080p are unnecessary, as even Ultra exceeds 60 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the High preset offers an average of 142 FPS, which is excellent for a 144 Hz monitor. This is the recommended setting for most 1440p users, as it balances visual fidelity with smooth gameplay. Ultra settings drop to 100 FPS, which is still playable, but the 42 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not justify the visual improvements, especially in a game where spotting enemies in dark corridors is crucial. Medium settings at 1440p average 156 FPS, which is only 14 FPS higher than High, so High is the better value. Low settings at 179 FPS are overkill for most 1440p monitors, and the visual downgrade is significant. Therefore, High is the sweet spot for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Ultra settings average only 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for a smooth experience. High settings improve to 74 FPS, which is playable but may feel less fluid in intense firefights. Medium settings average 82 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS, making this the best choice for 4K gaming. The Medium preset provides a balance between visual quality and frame rate, ensuring that the game remains responsive during tactical situations. Low settings at 4K average 94 FPS, which is surprisingly high, but the visual downgrade is severe, with reduced textures and lighting effects that are core to Ready Or Not’s atmosphere. For 4K users, Medium is the recommended setting, as it offers the highest frame rate while maintaining acceptable visual quality. If a player prioritizes visual fidelity over frame rate, High settings at 74 FPS are viable, but the minimum FPS is not recorded for High, so there is a risk of drops below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. Overall, the data suggests that this combo is best utilized at 1080p Ultra or 1440p High, with 4K Medium as a fallback for users with 4K displays.