Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not, a tactical shooter from 2021, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both resolution and graphical presets. This analysis examines the performance of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the Intel Arc B580, based on measured FPS data. The combination ranks 2218th out of 2947 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The data indicates a system that is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K with maximum settings, revealing a clear performance hierarchy across the tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep and consistent performance drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. This trend is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the rendering load scales predictably with pixel count. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 172 FPS at 1080p to 108 FPS at 1440p, a decline of 64 FPS, and then further to 57 FPS at 4K. This represents a 67% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K, a substantial hit that clearly demonstrates the increasing burden on the GPU.

The pattern is similar for other presets. With Low settings, the average FPS drops from 217 at 1080p to 137 at 1440p, and finally to 72 at 4K. The Medium preset shows a drop from 189 to 119 and then to 62 FPS across the same resolution steps. Even the most demanding Ultra preset, which starts at 121 FPS in 1080p, falls to 76 FPS at 1440p and bottoms out at 40 FPS in 4K. The consistent scaling across all presets strongly suggests that the Intel Arc B580 is the primary limiting component as resolution increases.

The data shows that the transition from 1080p to 1440p has a significant impact, but the jump to 4K is the most punishing. For instance, at Medium settings, the drop from 1440p to 4K is 57 FPS, which is nearly as large as the combined drop from 1080p to 1440p. This indicates that the 4K resolution pushes the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth to its limits. The Arc B580's 12 GB of VRAM and 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth are sufficient for the game's demands at 1080p and 1440p, but the sheer pixel throughput required at 4K causes a severe bottleneck, as evidenced by the sub-60 FPS averages at High and Medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance for this combination is found at the Medium preset for 1440p and 4K resolutions. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers an average of 119 FPS, which is a marginal 11 FPS drop from the Low preset's 137 FPS but a substantial 43 FPS improvement over the High preset's 108 FPS. This makes Medium the clear choice for 1440p, providing a high-refresh-rate experience without a significant visual compromise.

For 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Medium preset produces an average of 62 FPS, which is the only 4K preset besides Low that achieves a playable frame rate. Low achieves 72 FPS, but the visual sacrifice is considerable. The High preset dips to 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to an unplayable 40 FPS. Therefore, at 4K, Medium is the recommended preset to maintain a frame rate that is close to the 60 FPS target, as it offers a better visual experience than Low while still being more fluid than High.

At 1920x1080, the system is clearly CPU-bound or limited by other factors, as even the Ultra preset achieves 121 FPS. The data shows a wide range of performance, from 217 FPS on Low to 121 FPS on Ultra. For most users with high refresh rate monitors, the High preset at 172 FPS offers an excellent experience. The Ultra preset's 121 FPS is still very smooth and would be the choice for maximum visual fidelity, as the performance cost is less severe relative to the resolution scaling seen at higher pixel counts. The data suggests that at 1080p, the user can prioritize visuals without worrying about playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and Intel Arc B580 combination is ranked 2218 out of 2947 tested combos in Ready Or Not. This places it in the 25th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it is outperformed by a significant majority of other hardware pairings in this specific game. The ranking suggests that while the system is fully capable of running the game, it does not deliver top-tier performance, particularly at higher resolutions and settings.

To contextualize the individual components, the Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021 and sits at the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, with deltaPct of -0.2% and 0.6%, respectively. This indicates that the B580's raw compute performance is in the same tier as these older, high-end cards. However, its performance in Ready Or Not, as shown by the combo's low rank, suggests that game-specific optimization or driver overhead may be a factor.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265, on the other hand, is a high-performing CPU. It has an average benchmark score of 64640 and is in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P, is only 0.3% faster. This shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this system. The low combo ranking is therefore almost entirely attributable to the GPU's performance in this title. The data indicates that the powerful CPU is being held back by the Arc B580's inability to maintain high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound system.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Ready Or Not with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 provides the most consistent high-frame-rate experience. At this resolution, the average FPS ranges from 121 at Ultra settings to 217 at Low settings, ensuring smooth gameplay across all presets.

Q: Can this system run Ready Or Not at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only with lower settings. At 4K, the Medium preset achieves an average of 62 FPS, and Low achieves 72 FPS. The High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 57 and 40 FPS respectively.

Q: Which setting preset offers the best balance of visuals and performance at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset is the most balanced choice at 2560x1440. It delivers an average of 119 FPS, which is only slightly lower than Low (137 FPS) but significantly higher than High (108 FPS), offering a good middle ground.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2218th out of 2947 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This indicates that many other CPU and GPU pairings achieve higher frame rates in Ready Or Not.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a high-end processor in the 93rd percentile, while the Intel Arc B580 is in the 68th percentile. The significant FPS drops with increasing resolution point to a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between the High and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 172 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers 121 FPS. This is a difference of 51 FPS, which is a considerable performance cost for the highest visual settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the central component influencing this game's performance, particularly at higher resolutions. Its specifications include a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, 2560 shading units, and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The GPU's raw compute power is rated at 13.67 TFLOPS FP32. In the context of Ready Or Not, these specifications are sufficient for excellent performance at 1080p, where the GPU is not the primary bottleneck.

However, the data shows a clear GPU bottleneck emerges at 1440p and 4K. The average FPS at 4K with Ultra settings is 40, which is a 67% reduction from the 121 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This performance scaling is a direct result of the GPU's rendering capabilities. The 12 GB VRAM is not exhausted by the game, as the data doesn't show a sudden drop that would indicate memory swapping. Instead, the limitation is the GPU's pixel fill rate and shading compute power, which are unable to keep up with the demands of a 3840x2160 resolution.

The B580's position in the market is also relevant. Its average benchmark score of 23021 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which is a previous-generation high-end card. The data suggests that in synthetic benchmarks, it competes with that tier of hardware. However, the 68th percentile placement and the low combo rank in this game suggest that its real-world gaming performance may be more variable, potentially due to driver maturity or specific game engine optimizations. The performance is adequate for 1080p gaming, but users targeting 4K will need to make significant compromises in settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a formidable processor that plays a supporting role in this game. With 20 cores and 20 threads, it boasts a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The processor's performance is highlighted by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 and a single-core score of 5960, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. This level of performance ensures that it is not a limiting factor in Ready Or Not, a game that is more dependent on GPU throughput.

The data confirms that the CPU provides a solid foundation for the GPU. At 1080p, where the GPU load is lower, the system achieves very high frame rates, reaching up to 217 FPS on Low settings. This indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain these high rates. The strong single-thread performance, as measured by the Passmark single-thread score of 4689, is particularly important for game logic and draw calls.

However, as the resolution increases, the CPU's role diminishes. The massive frame rate drops seen at 4K are not attributable to the CPU, as its performance is constant across resolutions. The bottleneck analysis points entirely to the GPU. The Ultra 7 265's 30 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth provide a robust platform. The system's total performance is ultimately constrained by the GPU, but the CPU ensures that there is no additional performance loss from processor limitations, allowing the Arc B580 to perform to its full potential in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete measured FPS data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and Intel Arc B580 combination in Ready Or Not.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates:

• Low: Average 217 FPS.
• Medium: Average 189 FPS, with a minimum of 161 FPS and a maximum of 217 FPS.
• High: Average 172 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 121 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably:

• Low: Average 137 FPS.
• Medium: Average 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS.
• High: Average 108 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 76 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily strained:

• Low: Average 72 FPS.
• Medium: Average 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS.
• High: Average 57 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 40 FPS.

The data reveals that the step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 30-40% of the average frame rate across all settings. The further step to 4K incurs an additional 45-50% performance penalty. The Medium preset is the only setting at 4K that stays above 60 FPS on average. The system is clearly optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver a smooth and responsive experience, but 4K gaming requires significant settings reductions to remain playable.