Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that demands precision from both the CPU and GPU to maintain smooth, responsive gameplay. This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, interpreting the data to understand how this combination handles the game's stress. The benchmark results provide a clear picture of the system's capabilities across different resolutions and settings, revealing where the hardware excels and where it reaches its limits. This mobile combo, with its 16-core processor and 8 GB graphics card, shows a clear performance hierarchy influenced by both the resolution and the chosen quality preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the best performance this combo can achieve in Ready Or Not?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 237 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset. The High preset at 1080p also delivers a very smooth 188 FPS average, indicating excellent performance for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution in Ready Or Not?

A: Yes, it can, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 44 FPS, which may feel less fluid. However, the Medium preset at 4K yields a playable 68 FPS average, and the Low preset pushes it to 78 FPS, showing that 4K is viable if settings are adjusted.

Q: How much of a frame rate drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: The data shows a significant drop. For instance, on the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 188 FPS at 1920x1080 to 119 FPS at 2560x1440, and further down to 62 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a roughly 67% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K on the High preset.

Q: Which settings preset offers the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset provides a strong balance with an average of 130 FPS and a minimum of 111 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. The High preset is also excellent at 119 FPS average, but Medium offers a higher frame rate floor for more consistent performance.

Q: How does this combo's rank compare to other tested combinations?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and RTX 4060 combination is ranked 1771 out of 2947 total tested combos for this game. This places it in the top 60% of tested systems, indicating a solid, mid-to-upper-tier performance level for Ready Or Not.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more of a limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the high frame rates (188 FPS on High) suggest the GPU is the primary driver, but the CPU's capability is also crucial to maintain these high numbers. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, as indicated by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028, likely prevents it from bottlenecking the GPU at this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a mobile processor built on the Meteor Lake architecture. It features 16 cores and 22 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This configuration is well-suited for a tactical shooter, where numerous game systems—AI, physics, and environmental interactions—run concurrently. The processor's 24 MB of shared L3 cache is also beneficial for keeping frequently accessed data close to the cores.

In the context of Ready Or Not, the CPU's job is to manage the complex simulation layer. The benchmark results show that at 1080p with Low settings, the system hits 237 FPS, a figure that is rarely limited by the GPU. This high frame rate reflects the CPU's ability to feed the graphics card with enough data. The Core Ultra 7 155H's performance is on par with rivals like the Intel Core i5-14600T and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, with average scores of 32707 and 32750 respectively, showing a near-0% delta. This places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong processing power.

When moving to higher resolutions, the CPU's role shifts. At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, even on Low settings (78 FPS). This suggests that while the CPU is capable, the sheer amount of pixel data being processed by the GPU at 4K becomes the primary bottleneck. However, the CPU still needs to keep up with the game's logic at these lower frame rates. The data shows that the CPU is not the main constraint at higher resolutions, as the frame rate scaling is more consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The processor's robust multi-threading is a key component in achieving the high frame rates seen at 1080p, allowing the system to avoid a CPU bottleneck in less demanding graphical scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a mobile graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. It comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, offering a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2460 MHz, and it has 3072 shading units. This hardware configuration is designed to handle modern game rendering, including ray tracing and DLSS features, though the benchmark data provided does not specify if these were enabled.

The GPU's role is to render the visual scene, and its performance is directly tied to the resolution and quality settings. The data shows a clear performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 is highly capable, delivering 188 FPS on High and 207 FPS on Medium. This indicates that at 1080p, the GPU has ample headroom. However, the card's 8 GB of VRAM becomes a potential concern at higher resolutions and settings. While the 4K Medium preset (68 FPS) is playable, the 4K Ultra preset (44 FPS) shows a significant performance hit, which could be attributed to both the increased pixel count and the VRAM capacity being pushed to its limit.

The RTX 4060's performance is comparable to the AMD Radeon 780M, which has a delta of 0.3%, but it is notably behind a stronger dedicated card would be, as it ranks in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The data suggests that for this game, the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K, especially on higher presets. For instance, at 1440p, the frame rate drops from 150 FPS on Low to 83 FPS on Ultra, a 45% reduction. This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the complexity of the pixel shaders and the memory bandwidth become the primary constraints. The card's 272 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but is challenged by the demands of 4K rendering.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's display resolution and performance priorities. For a smooth experience at 1080p, the High preset is the sweet spot, offering an average of 188 FPS with no recorded minimum FPS dips, ensuring a consistently fluid gameplay experience. For those with 1440p monitors, the Medium preset is recommended, as it provides a high average of 130 FPS and a minimum of 111 FPS, balancing visual fidelity with performance to avoid stutters during intense firefights.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. The Medium preset is the best playable option, yielding an average of 68 FPS and a minimum of 58 FPS. This should provide a mostly smooth experience, though it may dip below 60 FPS in the most demanding scenes. The Low preset (78 FPS average) is also viable for players who prioritize frame rate over visual quality. The Ultra preset at 4K, with a 44 FPS average, is not recommended for a competitive tactical shooter, as it may feel sluggish and unresponsive. The data suggests that for the best overall experience on a 1440p or 1080p display, the Medium and High presets, respectively, offer the best compromise between visual quality and performance, keeping the frame rate well above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is ranked 1771 out of 2947 tested combos for Ready Or Not. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the performance spectrum. This ranking is a holistic score based on all measured results, indicating that while this combo is not at the top tier for this game, it is far from being a low-end performer. The data shows a strong performance at 1080p, where it can compete with more expensive setups, but it loses ground at 4K, where its 8 GB VRAM and GPU compute power become limiting factors.

The rank is influenced by the system's ability to maintain high frame rates. With average FPS figures like 188 at 1080p High and 130 at 1440p Medium, it clearly outperforms many other combinations. However, the 44 FPS result at 4K Ultra is a weakness that likely pulls the overall rank down. This shows that the combo is well-optimized for mainstream resolutions but struggles with the extreme demands of 4K. The individual components are strong, with the CPU in the 83rd percentile and the GPU in the 61st, but their combined performance in this specific game yields a mid-tier ranking. This suggests that for a player targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo is a very capable choice, but those looking for a 4K powerhouse would need to look at higher-tier GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a detailed look at performance across all presets and resolutions. The table below summarizes the average FPS, with minimum and maximum values where available.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|:--------- |:------- |:------ |:------ |:------ |

| 3840x2160 | High | 62 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 78 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 68 | 58 | 78 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 44 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 119 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 150 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 130 | 111 | 150 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 83 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 188 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 237 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 207 | 176 | 238 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 132 | - | - |

The 1080p results show the system's strength, with all presets exceeding 130 FPS. The Low preset hits 237 FPS, while the Medium preset offers a stable 207 FPS with a minimum of 176 FPS. At 1440p, the performance is still strong, but the Ultra preset drops to 83 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p is notable for its consistency, with a 111 FPS minimum. The 4K results are the most demanding, with the Ultra preset falling to 44 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K is the only one that breaks 60 FPS, averaging 68 FPS with a 58 FPS minimum. The data reveals a clear pattern: the system is most comfortable at 1080p, offers a great experience at 1440p, and becomes a balancing act at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

Analyzing the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the bottleneck in the system. On the High preset, the average FPS drops from 188 at 1080p to 119 at 1440p and finally to 62 at 4K. This is a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 48% drop from 1440p to 4K. This scaling is indicative of a GPU-bound scenario, where the render resolution is the primary factor limiting performance.

The impact of the resolution is more pronounced on the Ultra preset. The frame rate falls from 132 at 1080p to 83 at 1440p and 44 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is a 67% reduction. This steeper curve on Ultra suggests that the higher graphics settings, which often increase the demand on memory bandwidth and shader complexity, are amplifying the GPU's workload. The 8 GB VRAM frame buffer might also be a contributing factor at 4K Ultra, potentially causing memory swapping that tanks performance.

The scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4060 is the limiting component as resolution increases. The CPU, while powerful, is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops are consistent with a GPU that is being saturated by the increasing pixel count. For example, the 4K Low preset (78 FPS) is still higher than the 4K Ultra preset (44 FPS), which shows that the GPU has more headroom to work with when the visual effects are reduced. This confirms that to achieve higher frame rates at 4K, reducing the graphics preset is a more effective strategy than relying on the CPU. The system's performance is clearly a function of the GPU's ability to process pixels, and the data shows its limits are reached at 4K with high settings.