Barony

# Barony with Intel Core i3-12100F + AMD Radeon RX 6600

This combination of an Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 lands at rank 2885 out of 3717 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the lower-middle tier of systems analyzed for this roguelike title. The data reveals a pairing that is competent but not exceptional, with performance characteristics that shift dramatically depending on resolution and quality settings, suggesting a system that rewards users who understand its strengths and limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2885 out of 3717 tested combinations places it in the 22nd percentile overall — a position that might seem modest at first glance, but context matters significantly for a game like Barony. The data shows that this ranking is not a reflection of poor hardware, but rather of the competitive field; many tested combos feature higher-end components. The CPU sits at the 68th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 63rd percentile among all graphics cards, indicating that both components are solidly mid-range performers individually.

What's interesting is how the CPU's benchmark scores position it relative to direct competitors. The i3-12100F achieves an average benchmark score of 13494, nearly identical to the Intel Core 3 N355 at 13492 (a 0% difference), and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13452 (0.3% faster). It also edges out the Intel Core i7-1250U at 13351 by 1.1%. This clustering suggests that the CPU is well within a performance envelope shared by several other processors, meaning the ranking in Barony is less about CPU dominance and more about how the entire platform behaves together.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 19036 places it alongside the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 at 19030 (0% difference) and just behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile at 19049 (-0.1% difference). This tight grouping reinforces that the RX 6600 is a predictable, well-understood performer in this segment. The combination's overall rank, therefore, reflects a system that delivers consistent, expected results rather than any surprising bottleneck or standout capability.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is adequate for Barony's demands, though the data shows that at higher resolutions, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The card operates with a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz, providing a substantial dynamic range that helps maintain performance across different workloads.

The GPU's memory operates at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), and with 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, the RX 6600 is built for efficient rasterization. Its pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s are respectable figures that translate into measurable results in Barony's measured FPS data. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, though the game's roguelike nature likely doesn't stress these APIs heavily.

The GPU's TDP is 132 W, and it requires a single 8-pin power connector with a suggested PSU of 300 W. This modest power footprint means the card can operate in a variety of system configurations without demanding excessive power delivery. The RX 6600's production status is end-of-life, which may explain its position in the benchmark database — it represents mature technology that has been thoroughly characterized across many test scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data offers clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 262 FPS, which is far beyond what any display could reasonably show, but the Medium preset at 195 FPS still provides enormous headroom. High at 168 FPS remains excellent, and even Ultra at 120 FPS is well above competitive thresholds. For 1080p users, High appears to be the sweet spot — it maintains triple-digit FPS while presumably offering better visual fidelity than Medium.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes slightly. Low delivers 166 FPS, Medium drops to 123 FPS, High comes in at 106 FPS, and Ultra falls to 76 FPS. The High preset at 106 FPS remains smooth, but users seeking maximum visual quality might find Ultra's 76 FPS acceptable depending on their tolerance for lower frame rates. The data suggests that High is the recommended preset for 1440p, balancing visual quality with performance that stays comfortably above 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the choices become more constrained. Low produces 87 FPS, Medium yields 64 FPS (with a minimum of 55 and maximum of 74), High drops to 55 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40 FPS. For 4K users, Medium appears to be the most sensible recommendation — it offers a playable average with a documented frame time range that, while not perfect, avoids the steep drop-off seen at High and Ultra. The Low preset at 87 FPS is the only 4K option that provides significant headroom, but it likely sacrifices too much visual quality for most users.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression across settings. Low achieves 262 FPS average, Medium reaches 195 FPS (with a range of 166 to 224 FPS), High hits 168 FPS, and Ultra manages 120 FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a 67 FPS drop, while the step from Medium to High is 27 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 48 FPS. This pattern suggests that the most significant performance cost occurs when moving from Low to Medium, while the High to Ultra transition also carries a substantial penalty.

The 2560x1440 results follow a similar shape but with lower absolute values. Low produces 166 FPS, Medium delivers 123 FPS (ranging from 105 to 142 FPS), High achieves 106 FPS, and Ultra drops to 76 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 43 FPS, Medium to High is 17 FPS, and High to Ultra is 30 FPS. The relative gaps are consistent with the 1080p pattern, though the absolute numbers are roughly 60-65% of what the same settings produce at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, performance compresses further. Low yields 87 FPS, Medium reaches 64 FPS (with a tighter range of 55 to 74 FPS), High drops to 55 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40 FPS. The Low to Medium gap is 23 FPS, Medium to High is 9 FPS, and High to Ultra is 15 FPS. Notably, the Medium preset's minimum of 55 FPS equals the High preset's average, indicating that even within a single settings tier, there is meaningful variance in frame delivery.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across resolutions reveals a consistent scaling pattern. At High settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS from 168 to 106, a 37% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K further reduces it to 55 FPS, another 48% decrease. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at High is 67%, which indicates that the GPU is becoming increasingly stressed as pixel count rises — a classic sign that the RX 6600 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic. The transition from 1080p (262 FPS) to 1440p (166 FPS) represents a 37% drop, while the move from 1440p to 4K (87 FPS) is a 48% reduction. The overall 67% decrease from 1080p to 4K at Low settings mirrors the High preset's behavior, suggesting that the GPU's workload scales proportionally with pixel count regardless of quality settings.

The Medium preset tells a slightly different story. From 1080p (195 FPS) to 1440p (123 FPS) is a 37% drop, but from 1440p to 4K (64 FPS) is a 48% reduction, matching the other presets' patterns. The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings strongly implies that the limiting component at higher resolutions is the GPU, not the CPU. At 1080p, the high FPS values suggest the CPU might begin to play a larger role, though the data doesn't isolate that effect directly.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a TDP of 58 W. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, though the benchmark data doesn't specify which memory type was used in testing.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i3-12100F shows strong single-thread performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1932. Its multi-threaded results are more modest: Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 11860, Geekbench multi-core hits 7252, and 3DMark 16-thread scores 4051. These figures indicate that while the CPU is capable, its 4-core/8-thread design limits its multi-threaded throughput compared to higher-core-count alternatives.

In Barony, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, given the consistent scaling patterns observed. However, at 1080p where FPS values reach 262 at Low settings, the CPU's single-thread performance (boost clock of 4.30 GHz, single-thread score of 893 in 3DMark) likely becomes more relevant. The CPU's 68th percentile ranking among all processors suggests it is competent for this game, though the data doesn't provide direct CPU utilization metrics to confirm the exact balance of workload between the two components.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo in Barony?

A: The combination ranks 2885 out of 3717 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of all tested systems for this game.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best 4K experience?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset delivers 64 FPS average with a range of 55 to 74 FPS, which is the recommended balance between visual quality and playable performance at that resolution.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 6600 scores 19036 on average, essentially tied with the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19030, 0% difference) and within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19049) and 0.3% of the NVIDIA Tesla K20m (19089).

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, average FPS drops from 168 at 1920x1080 to 55 at 3840x2160, representing a 67% decrease that indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

Q: Does the CPU support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i3-12100F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types across a dual-channel memory bus, though the benchmark data does not specify which type was used in testing.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s, operating at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).