Barony

# Barony with Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 delivers a highly capable Barony experience across all tested resolutions, with the 1080p results showing exceptional headroom for high-refresh displays. This 6-core, 12-thread Rocket Lake processor combined with the Pascal-based 8 GB GTX 1070 produces average frame rates ranging from 36 FPS at 4K Ultra to 235 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating that Barony’s roguelike rendering workload scales predictably with both resolution and quality settings. The combo ranks 3063rd out of 3717 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, though the absolute performance numbers tell a more favorable story for this specific title.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 150 FPS, with no minimum or maximum frame data recorded for that configuration.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9780, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803), 0.5% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832), 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla M10 (9724), and 0.7% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (9716).

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core i5-11400F?

A: The processor features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, built on Intel’s 14 nm Rocket Lake architecture.

Q: What is the best measured average FPS for this combo at 1440p?

A: The highest average FPS at 2560x1440 is 149 FPS, achieved with Low settings. Medium produces 110 FPS, High produces 95 FPS, and Ultra produces 68 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the GTX 1070 have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 256.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth with memory clocked at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective).

Q: What is the combo’s rank within the database for Barony?

A: This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 3063rd out of 3717 tested combos for Barony, based on measured performance data.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 serves as the primary rendering engine in this configuration, and its specifications directly shape the measured results. Built on the Pascal architecture with the GP104 chip at 16 nm, this GPU packs 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The core clocks run at 1506 MHz base and 1683 MHz boost, delivering a peak FP32 throughput of 6.463 TFLOPS. The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory operating at 2002 MHz across a 256-bit interface yields 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for Barony’s texture-heavy roguelike environments even at 4K resolution.

The GPU’s pixel fill rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s explain the frame rate progression across settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 36 FPS average, indicating that the GPU’s compute and memory subsystems are heavily taxed by the combination of high pixel count and maximum quality effects. The measured FPS data shows a clear GPU-bound pattern: when moving from Low to Ultra at any given resolution, the average frame rate drops substantially, with the 4K Ultra result sitting 54% below the 4K Low result. The GTX 1070’s DirectX 12 support (12_1) and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility ensure modern rendering paths are available, though Barony’s stylized graphics likely benefit more from raw rasterization throughput than advanced features.

The GPU’s benchmark positioning reinforces its mid-range status, with a percentile rank of 47 among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 9780. Its nearest rivals in the database are professional and workstation cards, including the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803, 0.2% higher) and NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832, 0.5% higher), while the Tesla M10 and Tesla C2070 trail by 0.6% and 0.7% respectively. For Barony specifically, the 8 GB frame buffer proves adequate, as even the lowest average FPS (36 at 4K Ultra) remains playable, suggesting that memory capacity is not the limiting factor—rather, the GPU’s shader and ROP throughput constrain performance at the highest settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 150 FPS at 1920x1080 to 95 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 50 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The pixel count increase from 1080p to 4K is 4x, yet performance drops by only 67%, indicating that the GTX 1070’s memory bandwidth and shading resources scale better than linear degradation in this title.

The Low settings row shows even more dramatic scaling: 235 FPS at 1080p, 149 FPS at 1440p, and 78 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop of 37% mirrors the High settings pattern, but the 1080p to 4K drop of 67% is slightly less severe, suggesting that at lower quality presets, the GPU spends less time on pixel shading and more on geometry and memory access, which scales more gracefully with resolution. Medium settings produce 175 FPS at 1080p, 110 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K, with the 1440p result including a measured range of 94 to 127 FPS.

Ultra settings exhibit the steepest resolution penalty: 108 FPS at 1080p drops to 68 FPS at 1440p and 36 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 40 FPS, highlighting that the GTX 1070’s 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute becomes the bottleneck when maximum quality effects are combined with the highest pixel count. The scaling behavior across all settings suggests that Barony is primarily GPU-bound at 4K, while at 1080p, the Intel Core i5-11400F’s single-thread performance (2024 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is sufficient to keep frame rates high, with the GPU remaining the limiting component even at 235 FPS Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 235 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all configurations. Medium settings yield 175 FPS average, with a recorded range of 149 to 201 FPS, indicating some frame time variability but still excellent smoothness. High settings average 150 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 108 FPS. These numbers suggest that even at Ultra, the GTX 1070 maintains well above 100 FPS at 1080p, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows clear scaling. Low settings average 149 FPS, nearly matching the 1080p High result. Medium settings produce 110 FPS average, with a range of 94 to 127 FPS. High settings average 95 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 68 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that the GTX 1070 can handle this resolution comfortably for all but the most demanding quality presets, with Ultra still maintaining playable frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits become apparent. Low settings average 78 FPS, which remains smooth, while Medium settings produce 58 FPS with a range of 49 to 66 FPS. High settings drop to 50 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that dips below 40 FPS, making it marginal for smooth gameplay, though the 4K Low and Medium settings offer viable experiences. The data shows that the GTX 1070’s 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 107.7 GPixel/s fill rate are stretched at 4K, particularly when quality effects increase the per-pixel workload.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F + GTX 1070 combination ranks 3063rd out of 3717 tested combos for Barony, placing it in the 17.6th percentile of all tested configurations. This relatively low rank reflects the age of both components—the CPU is end-of-life with a 2021 release date, and the GPU is end-of-life from 2016—rather than their absolute capability in this specific title. The rank indicates that most modern combinations outperform this pairing in the database, but the measured FPS data shows that for Barony’s requirements, this combo delivers excellent playability.

The CPU’s individual percentile ranking is 71st among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120, 0.3% higher), Intel Core i5-12450H (17239, 0.4% higher), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17278, 0.6% higher), and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17074, 0.6% lower). This places the i5-11400F in a competitive position for its generation, with multi-threaded performance (14340 in Cinebench R23) that remains relevant. The GPU’s percentile rank of 47 among all GPUs, with an average score of 9780, shows it sits near the median of all tested graphics cards, though its nearest rivals are all workstation or professional models.

The combination’s low combo rank is primarily driven by the GPU’s age and mid-range positioning, as the CPU demonstrates stronger relative performance. For Barony, however, the measured data shows that this combo achieves frame rates that exceed the requirements for smooth gameplay at all tested resolutions except 4K Ultra, suggesting that the rank does not fully capture the practical experience in this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides the computational backbone for this configuration, and its specifications align well with Barony’s roguelike workload. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the processor runs at a 2.60 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.40 GHz, which is critical for the single-threaded logic that often dominates roguelike game simulation. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 80 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, ensures that frequently accessed game state data is kept close to the execution units. The CPU’s 14 nm Rocket Lake architecture, while not the newest, delivers strong per-core performance as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2024.

The processor’s multi-threaded capabilities are substantial for a 6-core part, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 7737. These results indicate that the i5-11400F can handle Barony’s background simulation, AI pathfinding, and procedural generation tasks without bottlenecking the GTX 1070. The 3DMark results further illustrate its scaling: 1691 in 2-thread, 3171 in 4-thread, 4691 in 8-thread, and 5652 in max-thread tests, showing near-linear scaling up to 8 threads and diminishing returns beyond that.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR4 in dual-channel configuration provides 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Barony’s data access patterns. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes ensures the GTX 1070 (which uses PCIe 3.0 x16) is not bandwidth-limited. The i5-11400F’s average benchmark score of 17177 places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals show tight clustering: the AMD EPYC 7H12 is 0.3% higher, the Intel Core i5-12450H is 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% higher, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is 0.6% lower. This suggests the i5-11400F remains competitive with newer budget and mid-range processors.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p displays with 144 Hz or higher refresh rates, the Ultra preset at 108 FPS average is the best choice, as it delivers the highest quality while still exceeding 100 FPS. Players prioritizing maximum smoothness can select High at 150 FPS or Medium at 175 FPS, with the latter providing a measured range of 149 to 201 FPS that is well suited for competitive play.

At 1440p, the High preset at 95 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, providing a smooth experience on 60-100 Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 110 FPS is preferable for higher refresh displays, though its measured range of 94 to 127 FPS indicates some variability. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS remains playable but may not feel as responsive on high-refresh panels; players with 60 Hz monitors can comfortably use Ultra at 1440p.

For 4K displays, the Low preset at 78 FPS is the recommended choice for smooth gameplay, as it provides frame rates that exceed typical 60 Hz refresh rates. The Medium preset at 58 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced roguelike play, with a measured range of 49 to 66 FPS, but the High preset at 50 FPS and Ultra at 36 FPS are best avoided unless the player prioritizes visual fidelity over frame rate. The data indicates that the GTX 1070’s 8 GB VRAM and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K Low and Medium, but the GPU’s compute resources limit higher presets at this resolution.

The Medium preset across all resolutions offers the most consistent experience in terms of frame time stability, as it is the only settings level with recorded minimum and maximum values showing a narrow range relative to the average. For most players, selecting Medium at the native resolution of their display provides a reliable balance, while those with high-refresh 1080p monitors should consider Ultra or High to fully utilize the display’s capabilities.