Barony

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 1178th out of 1702 tested combinations in Barony, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This ranking reflects a configuration that is decidedly capable, yet far from top-tier, with the data showing that the system’s performance ceiling is dictated more by the GPU than the processor at higher settings. The combo’s position, roughly in the 69th percentile of all tested systems, indicates that while it can handle the roguelike’s demands, it is outclassed by a significant portion of the field, most of which likely feature higher-end graphics cards or newer architectures.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1178 out of 1702 places this system in the 30th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 70% of combinations deliver higher average frame rates in Barony. This is a modest standing, but the measured FPS data reveals a nuanced picture: the system is not a low-end performer, but rather one that excels at lower resolutions and settings while struggling to maintain high refresh rates at 4K Ultra. The CPU’s benchmark profile, which includes a 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3456, suggests it has ample headroom for the game’s logic, but the GPU’s 8 GB frame buffer and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factor at higher loads. In terms of component-level rivals, the CPU sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-11600K and 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-8700, while the GPU trades blows with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (0.1% delta) and sits 0.9% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070. These deltas are marginal, indicating that the combo’s rank is not due to a weak link, but rather the inherent performance ceiling of this specific pairing.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400’s average benchmark score is 19850, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-9700 (19831) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-11600K (19771). It is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-8700 (19894) and 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19928), showing it is a close match to older mainstream and high-end workstation chips.

Q: What is the GPU’s standing relative to its closest competitors?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has an average benchmark score of 27985. It is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (27956) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (27883), but it trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 by 0.9% and the AMD FirePro S7150 by 1.5%.

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining a 60+ FPS average on High settings?

A: The system achieves an average of 62.1 FPS at 3840x2160 on High settings, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. For a more comfortable margin, 2560x1440 on High yields 117.3 FPS, and 1920x1080 on High produces 184.1 FPS.

Q: Is the system capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440, the combo exceeds 144 FPS only on Low settings (181.9 FPS). On Medium, it drops to 134.4 FPS, which is below 144 FPS but still smooth, while High settings yield 117.3 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset scale across resolutions?

A: The Ultra preset sees average FPS of 128.3 at 1920x1080, 85.5 at 2560x1440, and 44.6 at 3840x2160. This shows a steep drop-off, with the 4K result falling below playable thresholds for many users.

Q: Which component is more likely to bottleneck in Barony?

A: The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. For instance, at 4K, dropping from Ultra (44.6 FPS) to Low (95.9 FPS) more than doubles performance, while the CPU’s strong single-thread scores suggest it is not the primary constraint.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the GPU’s dominance as the bottleneck. At High settings, moving from 1920x1080 (184.1 FPS) to 2560x1440 (117.3 FPS) results in a 36.3% drop, and further moving to 3840x2160 (62.1 FPS) yields another 47.1% reduction. This pattern intensifies with the Ultra preset: 1080p starts at 128.3 FPS, drops to 85.5 FPS at 1440p (a 33.4% decrease), and then plummets to 44.6 FPS at 4K (a 47.8% drop from 1440p). The Low preset shows the least severe scaling, with 288.9 FPS at 1080p, 181.9 FPS at 1440p (a 37.0% drop), and 95.9 FPS at 4K (a 47.3% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across all presets suggests that the frame rate is scaling almost linearly with pixel count, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 5873 and Passmark multithread score of 18747 indicate it can feed frames well beyond these rates, confirming that the RX 6600 XT’s 8 GB memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors as resolution climbs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 288.9 FPS, Medium yields 212 FPS, High reaches 184.1 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a robust 128.3 FPS. These figures suggest that at 1080p, the combo is rarely strained, with even the most demanding preset offering frame rates well above what most displays can show. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers remain strong but show the expected decline: Low averages 181.9 FPS, Medium 134.4 FPS, High 117.3 FPS, and Ultra 85.5 FPS. This resolution is where the GPU starts to work harder, yet all presets except Ultra remain above the 100 FPS mark. At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings average 95.9 FPS, Medium drops to 70.9 FPS, High falls to 62.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 44.6 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measurement in the entire set that falls below 60 FPS, indicating that this configuration is not suited for maximum fidelity at 4K. The data also shows that the gap between Medium and High is relatively small at each resolution (e.g., 212 vs 184.1 FPS at 1080p), whereas the jump to Ultra incurs a larger penalty, particularly at 4K where it drops 26.3 FPS below the High preset.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting a 60 FPS average at 3840x2160, the High preset is the only viable option, delivering 62.1 FPS, while Medium (70.9 FPS) offers a safer margin and Low (95.9 FPS) provides the smoothest 4K experience. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset (85.5 FPS) is still well above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for those with 144Hz displays who want maximum visual quality, while High (117.3 FPS) is preferable for those prioritizing higher refresh rates. The best overall experience, based on the measured rows, is at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, which achieves 128.3 FPS. This combination offers the highest settings without sacrificing frame rate, as even the most demanding preset remains comfortably above the 120 FPS threshold. For competitive play or maximum frame pacing, the Low preset at 1080p (288.9 FPS) is unmatched, but the visual trade-off is substantial. The data suggests that the system’s sweet spot is 1440p High, which balances the GPU’s capabilities with the CPU’s headroom, delivering 117.3 FPS—a figure that is both visually impressive and fluid. Ultimately, the settings recommendation hinges on the user’s resolution preference: 4K requires dropping to High or lower, while 1080p and 1440p allow for Ultra settings with excellent performance.