Barony

# Barony with Intel Core i5-11400F + AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers exceptional performance in Barony, ranking 398th out of 1,702 tested combos. This places the combination in the top 23% of all tested configurations, a strong result for a roguelike title that typically favors high frame rates over graphical fidelity. The data shows this combo is capable of maintaining playable frame rates at every resolution tested, with the RX 7900 XT providing the overwhelming majority of the performance headroom while the i5-11400F keeps pace without becoming a bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Barony?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo delivers 202.3 FPS average, which balances visual quality with smoothness. At 1920x1080, frame rates exceed 300 FPS on High, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XT compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 38,358, sitting within 0.4% of the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 and within 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. It outperforms the NVIDIA CMP 70HX by 0.3%.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile?

A: The i5-11400F sits in the 75th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 17,181. It closely rivals the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, which scores 17,189.

Q: Does Barony benefit more from the CPU or GPU in this combo?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary driver. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 503.8 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 77.4 FPS, showing that frame rates scale heavily with GPU load rather than CPU limitations.

Q: What is the VRAM capacity of the RX 7900 XT?

A: The RX 7900 XT features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, with 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is substantial for a roguelike title and ensures no memory-related stuttering at any tested setting.

Q: How many cores does the i5-11400F have?

A: The i5-11400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache includes 80 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 398th out of 1,702 tested combinations in Barony, placing it in the upper quartile of all configurations. This ranking is particularly notable because Barony is a roguelike, a genre where the data shows diminishing returns on high-end hardware. The RX 7900 XT, with its 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, clearly drives this result. The i5-11400F's 75th percentile CPU ranking complements this well, ensuring the processor does not hold back the graphics card.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo outperforms roughly 77% of all tested systems in Barony. The nearest CPU rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, posts a nearly identical average score at 17,189 versus 17,181 for the i5-11400F, a delta of 0%. The GPU's closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, scores 38,349 versus 38,358, also a 0% delta. These near-identical scores confirm that the combo's ranking is not an outlier but a consistent performer across synthetic benchmarks.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: Barony scales almost linearly with resolution, and the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 503.8 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low, the frame rate drops to 317 FPS, a 37% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 165.4 FPS, another 48% drop from 1440p.

This scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p, the system is likely near CPU limits, as the i5-11400F cannot push frame rates beyond roughly 500 FPS in this title. However, once resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The transition from High settings at 1080p (320.7 FPS) to High at 1440p (202.3 FPS) shows a 37% decrease, while High at 4K (103.9 FPS) represents another 49% decrease from 1440p. This consistent halving of frame rates with each resolution step confirms the GPU's role as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce 503.8 FPS average, Medium yields 377.7 FPS, High achieves 320.7 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 230 FPS. These numbers indicate that even at Ultra, the system has massive headroom for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable. Low settings produce 317 FPS, Medium delivers 235.3 FPS, High reaches 202.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 146.5 FPS. The 1440p results show that Ultra settings remain smooth, with frame rates well above the typical 144 Hz refresh rate threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales as expected. Low settings yield 165.4 FPS, Medium produces 122.6 FPS, High achieves 103.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 77.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is still playable, though it approaches the lower bound of what most users would consider smooth for a roguelike. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 88 FPS, compared to 273.8 FPS at 1080p, further demonstrating the GPU's increasing workload at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the measured results. With 5,376 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 192 ROPs, the GPU has substantial raw compute power. The boost clock of 2,394 MHz and game clock of 2,025 MHz, combined with the base clock of 1,387 MHz, show a wide dynamic range that allows the card to scale performance based on workload.

The 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus provides 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For Barony, a roguelike with relatively simple textures, this memory configuration is overkill, but it ensures zero memory-related performance degradation at any tested setting. The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,358, confirms its high-end positioning. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, scores nearly identically at 38,349, while the NVIDIA CMP 70HX trails slightly at 38,225.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 51.48 TFLOPS and texture rate of 804.4 GTexel/s are more than sufficient for Barony's graphical demands. The pixel rate of 459.6 GPixel/s explains why 4K Ultra still maintains 77.4 FPS, as the ROPs handle the pixel fill requirements efficiently.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings at 230 FPS is the clear choice, as it provides the best visual quality while still exceeding the refresh rate of virtually all 1080p monitors. The gap between Ultra and High at 1080p is 90.7 FPS, meaning users with 240 Hz displays can even consider High settings for maximum frame rates.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 202.3 FPS offer the best balance. Ultra at 146.5 FPS is still excellent for 144 Hz displays, but High provides a 38% frame rate increase with minimal visual compromise in a roguelike. Medium at 235.3 FPS is the choice for competitive play or for users with 240 Hz 1440p monitors.

For 3840x2160, High settings at 103.9 FPS provide the smoothest 4K experience, as Ultra at 77.4 FPS may be too close to the lower threshold for some users. Medium at 122.6 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity. Low settings at 165.4 FPS are only recommended for users with high-refresh-rate 4K displays who prioritize smoothness above all.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 12 MB shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for Barony's requirements. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 17,181, places it slightly above the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17,189, 0% delta) and just below the Intel Core i7-1260P (17,212, -0.2% delta).

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-11400F scores 14,372 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2,029 in single-core. Its 3DMark scores range from 868 in single-thread to 5,652 in max-threads, showing good scaling across thread counts. The CPU's 65W TDP and Rocket Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process, deliver sufficient performance for gaming without becoming a bottleneck.

In Barony, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 503.8 FPS, which likely approaches the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability in this title. At higher resolutions, the GPU workload increases, and the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames. The i5-11400F's nearest rivals, including the Ryzen 7 5700U and Core i7-1260P, show similar performance, confirming that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this configuration.