Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that places significant demands on both the CPU and GPU, and the measured data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination provides a clear picture of its capabilities. This analysis breaks down the performance metrics across various settings and resolutions, interpreting what the numbers mean for the overall experience without relying on external data.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across all three resolutions indicates a clear hierarchy in performance scaling, but the optimal preset depends on the user's priority between visual fidelity and frame rate headroom. At 4K, the High preset delivers an average of 102 FPS, which is a playable and smooth experience for a tactical shooter. While the Ultra preset at 4K yields 72 FPS, which is above the standard 60 FPS threshold, the substantial 30 FPS drop from High to Ultra suggests diminishing returns for the visual upgrade, making High the more balanced choice for 4K displays.

For 1440p, the data shows that High settings produce an average of 196 FPS, which is exceptionally high and provides significant headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 216 FPS, only 20 FPS higher than High, indicating that the High preset is likely providing a better visual experience for a minimal performance cost. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 247 FPS, but this high frame rate comes at the expense of the visual quality that defines the game's atmosphere, making it less desirable for most players.

At 1080p, all presets deliver frame rates well above 200 FPS, with the Low preset hitting 392 FPS and the High preset reaching 311 FPS. This indicates that the combination is heavily GPU-bound at this resolution, and the CPU is capable of feeding frames at an extremely high rate. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 342 FPS, which is a strong middle ground, but the High preset's 311 FPS is still exceptionally smooth and would be the recommended choice for users who want better visuals without sacrificing the high refresh rate experience.

The Ultra preset, while providing the highest visual fidelity, shows a significant performance penalty across all resolutions. At 4K, it averages only 72 FPS, and while this is technically playable, the drop from High is steep. The data supports recommending the High preset as the best overall experience, as it provides a balanced combination of visual quality and performance, with average frame rates of 102 FPS at 4K, 196 FPS at 1440p, and 311 FPS at 1080p.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. In the context of Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is primarily to handle game logic, AI calculations, and physics, which are critical for a tactical shooter where multiple entities and complex scenarios are common. The processor's benchmark scores indicate strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648, placing it in the 90th percentile compared to all CPUs.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this game, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 392 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate in the dataset. This suggests that the CPU can handle the game's processing demands even when the GPU is not heavily loaded. The performance gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p (392 FPS vs. 218 FPS) is primarily due to the GPU's workload increasing with higher graphical settings, rather than a CPU bottleneck.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 5 245 performs competitively. Its average benchmark score of 48995 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which scores 49228, a delta of -0.5%. It also edges out the Intel Core i5-14600K, which scores 48618, giving the Ultra 5 a 0.8% advantage. This indicates that the CPU provides sufficient computational power for Ready Or Not, ensuring that frame rates are not artificially limited by processor performance in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Ready Or Not?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 392 FPS, which is achieved at 1080p resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to the High preset at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 138 FPS, while the High preset averages 196 FPS. This shows a 58 FPS difference, indicating that the High preset offers a significantly higher frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: Based on the data, the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate drops from 392 FPS at 1080p Low to 129 FPS at 4K Low, showing a clear resolution-dependent performance scaling that indicates GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the average FPS for the Medium preset at 4K?

A: The Medium preset at 4K averages 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 245 compare to the Intel Core i5-14600K in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K's score of 48618.

Q: Does the CPU's performance allow for high frame rates at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data indicates the CPU is capable of supporting very high frame rates at 1080p, as evidenced by the 392 FPS average on Low settings and 311 FPS on High settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination holds a rank of 602 out of 2947 tested combos in the Ready Or Not benchmark database. This places the combo in the top 20.4% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a high-performing configuration for this specific game. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of the CPU and GPU, and the measured FPS data shows that this system is capable of delivering high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions.

The rank of 602 is a strong result, suggesting that this combo outperforms the vast majority of other systems tested in the database. The performance is particularly impressive considering the high frame rates achieved at 1440p and 1080p, which are well above the thresholds for smooth gameplay. While it does not reach the top of the rankings, its position in the upper quintile indicates that it is a formidable pairing for Ready Or Not, capable of handling the game's demanding tactical scenarios with ease.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend in how performance scales from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p, the High preset averages 311 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the average drops to 196 FPS, a reduction of 115 FPS or 37%. When scaling further to 4K, the average falls to 102 FPS, a further drop of 94 FPS from the 1440p figure. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets, with the Low preset dropping from 392 FPS at 1080p to 247 FPS at 1440p and then to 129 FPS at 4K.

This scaling behavior indicates that the system becomes increasingly GPU-bound as the resolution increases. The frame rate drops are proportionally larger between 1440p and 4K than between 1080p and 1440p, which is typical for a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. For instance, the High preset drops by 37% from 1080p to 1440p, but by 48% from 1440p to 4K. This suggests that the GPU's rendering capabilities are being fully utilized at 4K, while the CPU has more headroom to spare.

The data also shows that the performance scaling is not linear, and the largest absolute drop occurs between 1440p and 4K. This is important for users to understand, as it highlights the significant increase in GPU workload required for 4K rendering. The system is capable of delivering high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the frame rates are more moderate, with the High preset averaging 102 FPS, which is still a very playable experience for a tactical shooter.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured FPS data for each resolution and settings preset.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the High preset averages 102 FPS. The Low preset averages 129 FPS. The Medium preset averages 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 72 FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the High preset averages 196 FPS. The Low preset averages 247 FPS. The Medium preset averages 216 FPS, with a minimum of 183 FPS and a maximum of 248 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 138 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the High preset averages 311 FPS. The Low preset averages 392 FPS. The Medium preset averages 342 FPS, with a minimum of 290 FPS and a maximum of 393 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 218 FPS.

The data shows a clear and consistent pattern of performance scaling across all settings. The Low preset always provides the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra. The gap between High and Ultra is particularly notable, with the Ultra preset consistently delivering frame rates that are roughly 30-40% lower than High. This suggests that the Ultra preset includes graphical features that are particularly demanding on the GPU, making it a less viable option for users who prioritize frame rate.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this system for Ready Or Not, and the measured FPS data clearly illustrates its role. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. Its core clocks are a base of 2325 MHz and a boost of 2512 MHz. The GPU's benchmark scores show a strong overall performance, with a PassMark G3D score of 29137 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077, placing it in the 82nd percentile compared to all GPUs.

The GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to allow the GPU to push frame rates to very high levels, as seen with the 392 FPS average on Low settings. However, at 4K with Ultra settings, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the frame rate drops to 72 FPS. This is a direct result of the increased pixel count and the complexity of the Ultra preset's graphical effects, which require significantly more GPU processing power.

The GPU's memory configuration of 12 GB is likely sufficient for this game at all tested settings, as the frame rates do not show signs of a memory capacity bottleneck. The performance scaling from High to Ultra at 4K, which sees a drop from 102 FPS to 72 FPS, is more indicative of the computational demands of the Ultra settings rather than a memory limitation. The RTX 5070's performance, with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, is well-suited to handle the game's rendering needs, and the measured data confirms that it is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions.