Barony

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 185th out of 1702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the top 11% of all configurations tested. That is a strong result for a six-core processor from 2021 driving a current-generation flagship GPU, and the data confirms this pairing is well-balanced for this roguelike. The benchmark results show the combo delivers exceptionally high frame rates even at 4K, making it a viable option for high-refresh-rate displays at any resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The 185th position out of 1702 tested combinations puts this pairing in the 89th percentile of all recorded results for Barony. This is a notable achievement because the i5-11400F, while competent, is not a top-tier CPU by modern standards—it sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The RTX 5070 Ti, by contrast, ranks at the 87th percentile among all GPUs. The fact that the combined result is higher than either component's individual percentile suggests that Barony is not heavily CPU-bound at higher resolutions, allowing the GPU to stretch its legs.

Looking at the measured frame rates, this combo delivers playable performance at every resolution and settings combination tested. At 4K Ultra, it still manages 87.3 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution shows the GPU has substantial headroom, but the CPU begins to show its limits at lower resolutions where frame rates climb into the 500+ range.

FAQ

Q: Is the Core i5-11400F a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 Ti in Barony?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes a limiting factor only at 1080p Low, where the average frame rate reaches 553.7 FPS. At higher resolutions and settings, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint, with 4K Ultra dropping to 87.3 FPS while the CPU has more breathing room.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested pairings?

A: This combination ranks 185th out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the top 11% of all configurations. The RTX 5070 Ti's average benchmark score of 52086 is nearly identical to the RTX 4080, which scores 52085, showing the GPU is competitive with the previous generation's flagship.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows 232.0 FPS average at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors, providing a smooth experience even on 240Hz displays.

Q: Does Barony benefit from the RTX 5070 Ti's large 16 GB memory buffer?

A: The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Given that the game runs at 189 FPS at 4K Low and 87.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, memory capacity does not appear to be a limiting factor at any tested configuration.

Q: How much performance do you lose going from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 263.3 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 87.3 FPS. That is a 67% reduction in frame rate, but the 4K result remains highly playable.

Q: Is the i5-11400F's 6-core/12-thread configuration sufficient for this game?

A: With a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost up to 4.40 GHz, the six cores deliver solid single-thread performance—scoring 2029 in Cinebench R23 single-core—which matters more in roguelikes. The 12 threads ensure background tasks do not interfere with gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how performance scales across resolutions. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 263.3 FPS, which drops to 167.4 FPS at 1440p and 87.3 FPS at 4K. This represents a 33% reduction going from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 48% reduction from 1440p to 4K. These scaling factors are typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 5070 Ti's rendering workload increases proportionally with pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling pattern changes significantly. The 1080p Low result of 553.7 FPS drops to 361.5 FPS at 1440p (a 35% decrease) and then to 189.0 FPS at 4K (a 48% decrease from 1440p). The fact that 1080p Low exceeds 550 FPS indicates the CPU is approaching its maximum output capability. The i5-11400F's 3DMark scores—868 single-thread and 5652 max-threads—suggest it can handle high frame rates, but the 553.7 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low hints that further CPU headroom is limited.

The scaling between Medium and High settings is relatively consistent across resolutions. At 4K, Medium produces 140.3 FPS versus 121.8 FPS for High, a 15% difference. At 1080p, Medium hits 424.7 FPS while High reaches 367.1 FPS, again roughly a 15% gap. This consistency indicates that the GPU is the primary performance limiter at these settings, with the CPU providing stable frame delivery regardless of resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 553.7 FPS, Medium reaches 424.7 FPS, High achieves 367.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 263.3 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 290.4 FPS, showing that the GPU has massive headroom even at the highest quality preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain very strong. Low settings yield 361.5 FPS, Medium hits 268.5 FPS, High achieves 232.0 FPS, and Ultra produces 167.4 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 35% at Low to 36% at Ultra, indicating that pixel count affects all settings uniformly.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still impressive for a roguelike. Low settings reach 189.0 FPS, Medium produces 140.3 FPS, High achieves 121.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 87.3 FPS. Even at the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—the average frame rate stays comfortably above 60 FPS, making this combo suitable for high-resolution displays.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K displays, Ultra settings at 87.3 FPS provide the best visual experience while maintaining smooth gameplay. If you prefer higher frame rates, dropping to High yields 121.8 FPS, a 40% improvement with only a modest reduction in visual fidelity. Medium at 140.3 FPS is another viable option for competitive play where every frame counts.

At 1440p, Ultra settings produce 167.4 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most 144Hz monitors. This is the recommended configuration for 1440p users who want maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness. For those with 240Hz displays, High settings at 232.0 FPS will saturate the refresh rate, while Medium at 268.5 FPS provides additional headroom.

At 1080p, the data shows that Ultra settings at 263.3 FPS are the best choice for most players. This frame rate exceeds all but the most extreme high-refresh-rate displays. If you have a 360Hz monitor, High settings at 367.1 FPS will take advantage of the extra refresh capability, though the visual difference between High and Ultra may be noticeable in a roguelike's detailed environments.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. Its base clock of 2.60 GHz boosts up to 4.40 GHz, and the 12 MB shared L3 cache helps keep data close to the cores. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 14372 multi-core and 2029 single-core, with the single-core result being particularly relevant for Barony's gameplay logic.

The CPU's 3DMark results show a clear scaling pattern: 1691 for 2 threads, 3171 for 4 threads, 4691 for 8 threads, and 5652 for max threads. This indicates that the processor gains significant performance from additional threads up to 8, after which returns diminish—a pattern consistent with a 6-core/12-thread design. For a roguelike, which typically relies more on single-thread performance for game logic and AI, the 868 single-thread score in 3DMark suggests adequate capability.

The benchmark data shows the CPU's influence on frame rates becomes apparent at 1080p Low, where the 553.7 FPS result likely approaches the processor's maximum output. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, allowing the CPU to work less hard. The 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs, alongside an average benchmark score of 17181, places the i5-11400F in solid mid-range territory—sufficient to keep the RTX 5070 Ti well-fed without holding back overall system performance in this title.