Barony

The Intel Core i5-10400F pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 to deliver remarkably high frame rates in Barony, a roguelike where the data shows the combination ranks 120th out of 1702 tested combos in this game. The measured results across three resolutions and four settings presets reveal a system that is rarely stressed, even at 4K Ultra where the average FPS stays above 97. The CPU’s six cores and twelve threads with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz provide the foundation, while the RTX 5080’s 10752 shading units and 16 GB of GDDR7 memory do the heavy lifting. This analysis breaks down what those numbers mean for actual gameplay.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from Intel’s Core 10th Gen series, built on the Comet Lake architecture with a 14 nm process node. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz are modest by modern standards, but the benchmark data shows the CPU holds its own in this title. The processor’s L3 cache is 12 MB shared, and it supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration, which aligns with the game’s demands. In synthetic tests, the CPU scores 10297 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1453 in single-core, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. This percentile indicates the i5-10400F is a mid-pack performer overall, yet Barony’s gameplay does not appear to hinge on raw multi-threaded muscle.

The RTX 5080, by contrast, is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. Its boost clock reaches 2617 MHz, and the memory subsystem delivers 960.0 GB/s bandwidth across a 256-bit bus. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 36565 and its 89th percentile ranking among all GPUs show it is a top-tier part, far exceeding the CPU in relative strength. In Barony, the measured FPS at 1080p Low is 475.2, which is close to the practical ceiling for most displays. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 97.1, still well above playable thresholds. The data suggests the RTX 5080 is the primary driver of performance, while the CPU provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck in this specific title.

The CPU’s 3DMark scores reinforce this: 4748 in the 16-thread test and 688 in single-thread. These numbers indicate that the i5-10400F can handle the game’s logic and physics without dragging down the GPU. However, the gap between the CPU’s 73rd percentile and the GPU’s 89th percentile hints that in a more CPU-intensive game, the processor might limit the RTX 5080. In Barony, the measured data shows no such limitation, as FPS scales predictably with resolution and settings, which is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario at higher loads.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Barony if I want to stay above 200 FPS?

A: At 1440p, the combo delivers 254.2 FPS on High and 401.1 FPS on Low, both above 200. At 4K, only Low settings reach 212.5 FPS, so 1440p is the sweet spot for high refresh rates.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, which is 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552’s 14115 and 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C’s 14277. It also trails the Intel Core i5-8500 by 1.1% and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 by 1.2%.

Q: Does the RTX 5080’s performance hold up against other GPUs in its class?

A: The RTX 5080’s average benchmark score is 59188, which is 1.6% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M’s 58239 and 2.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A580’s 57756. It is 1.9% behind the Intel Arc Pro A60’s 60326 and 2.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X’s 57661.

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

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 294.2, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 97.1. This represents a 67% reduction in frame rate, indicating the GPU is heavily taxed at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution or settings in this game?

A: The data shows no bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the FPS reaches 475.2, and at 1440p Low it is 401.1, both extremely high. The consistent scaling with resolution indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Barony?

A: The combo ranks 120th out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the top 7% of all tested systems for this game.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows clear scaling across resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 400.9 at 1080p to 254.2 at 1440p, then to 134.5 at 4K. This is a 36.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 47.1% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the numbers are 475.2 at 1080p, 401.1 at 1440p, and 212.5 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is only 15.6%, but from 1440p to 4K it is 47.0%. This pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU or other system components may start to limit the extreme frame rates, but the GPU remains the primary constraint as resolution increases.

At Medium settings, the FPS goes from 422.6 at 1080p to 297.7 at 1440p (a 29.6% drop) and then to 158.6 at 4K (a 46.7% drop from 1440p). Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 294.2 at 1080p, 185.3 at 1440p (a 37.0% drop), and 97.1 at 4K (a 47.6% drop from 1440p). The consistent 45-47% reduction from 1440p to 4K across all settings is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, where the RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are pushed to their limits. The smaller drops from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggest that at very high frame rates, the i5-10400F’s single-thread performance of 688 in 3DMark may begin to cap the output, but this is not a practical concern given that even 4K High exceeds 134 FPS.

The data indicates that for competitive play at high refresh rates, 1440p is the optimal resolution, as it maintains over 185 FPS at Ultra and over 254 FPS at High. At 4K, the combo still delivers a smooth experience, but the frame rates drop below the 144 Hz threshold at Ultra, making High settings the better choice for 4K displays.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS, the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, High delivers 400.9 FPS, which is 6.0% faster than Medium’s 422.6 FPS when comparing the opposite direction — actually, Medium is faster at 422.6, but the difference is minor. High at 1440p provides 254.2 FPS, which is above most high-refresh monitors’ capabilities, and at 4K it maintains 134.5 FPS, which is comfortably playable. The Ultra preset only improves settings marginally while costing 26.7% performance at 1080p (294.2 vs 400.9 FPS) and 27.8% at 4K (97.1 vs 134.5 FPS). For a roguelike where reaction time matters but graphical fidelity is less critical, High is the recommended preset.

Low settings provide the highest FPS, with 475.2 at 1080p and 401.1 at 1440p, but the visual downgrade is unnecessary given the already high frame rates at High. Medium settings sit between High and Low, but the gains over High are minimal — only 5.4% at 1080p and 17.1% at 1440p — while offering worse visuals. At 4K, Medium’s 158.6 FPS is 17.9% faster than High’s 134.5 FPS, which could justify the trade-off for players with 144 Hz 4K displays. However, the data shows that High is the most consistent choice, as it never falls below 134 FPS even at 4K, making it the best overall preset for this combo.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates on 1080p or 1440p monitors, Low settings are unnecessary since the GPU is already well above 400 FPS at High. The Ultra preset is only advisable for those who want the absolute best visuals and have a 60 Hz 4K display, as the 97.1 FPS average still exceeds that refresh rate. In summary, High is the sweet spot, with Medium as a fallback for 4K users who want extra headroom.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 120th out of 1702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the top 7.1% of all systems tested. This rank reflects the GPU’s strength, as the RTX 5080’s 89th percentile among all GPUs is the primary driver of the high FPS numbers. The CPU’s 73rd percentile among all CPUs is lower, but in this game, it does not hold the combo back. The rank of 120 suggests that there are 119 other combos that achieve higher average FPS in Barony, likely featuring newer or higher-tier CPUs paired with the same or better GPUs.

The nearest rivals for the CPU include the AMD EPYC 7552, which scores 14115 on average (0.4% lower than the i5-10400F), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which scores 14277 (0.8% higher). These deltas are small, indicating that the i5-10400F is competitive with these parts in synthetic benchmarks, but in Barony, the GPU matters more. The RTX 5080’s nearest GPU rivals include the Intel Arc A570M (58239, 1.6% lower) and the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60326, 1.9% higher), but the RTX 5080’s 59188 average score is solidly in the upper tier. The combo rank of 120 out of 1702 is a strong showing, especially considering the CPU’s mid-range positioning. This rank suggests that for Barony, the RTX 5080 can overcome the i5-10400F’s limitations, delivering performance that is competitive with much more expensive CPU-GPU pairings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. Low settings yield an average of 475.2 FPS, followed by Medium at 422.6 FPS, High at 400.9 FPS, and Ultra at 294.2 FPS. The gap between Low and High is 74.3 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 106.7 FPS, showing that Ultra carries a significant performance penalty. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 5080 is barely stressed, and the CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at these extreme rates.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more variation. Low settings average 401.1 FPS, Medium delivers 297.7 FPS, High reaches 254.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 185.3 FPS. The difference between Low and High is 146.9 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 68.9 FPS. This resolution is the practical sweet spot for high-refresh gaming, as even Ultra exceeds 185 FPS, which is above most 144 Hz monitors’ refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings average 212.5 FPS, Medium drops to 158.6 FPS, High averages 134.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 97.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 54.3% reduction in frame rate. These numbers show that 4K gaming is viable with this combo, but players should stick to High settings to maintain above 134 FPS. The data confirms that the RTX 5080’s 16 GB memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K, but the GPU’s 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance is taxed at Ultra settings, resulting in the lowest measured FPS of the entire dataset.