Barony

Barony, a roguelike with a 2015 release date, proves to be remarkably forgiving on modern hardware. The measured data for the Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT shows a configuration that delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, firmly placing it in the upper echelon of tested combinations. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to understand scaling behavior, optimal settings, and the role each component plays.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet still capable of maintaining playable, and often excessive, frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 360.2 FPS, which drops to 228 FPS at 1440p and further to 120.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36.7% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 66.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is steep, but the absolute numbers remain high.

Moving to High settings, the pattern continues. The 1080p average of 230.9 FPS falls to 145.2 FPS at 1440p (a 37.1% drop) and 74.9 FPS at 4K (a 67.6% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The Intel Core i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides ample headroom even at 1080p, where the CPU is most likely to bottleneck. The data suggests the CPU is not a constraint, as the frame rate scales predictably with the pixel count, a hallmark of GPU-bound rendering.

The most demanding configuration, Ultra at 4K, yields an average of 55.4 FPS. This is the only scenario where the system dips below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that even the most punishing settings are nearly playable at 4K. The smooth scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution confirms that the Radeon RX 6750 XT's compute and memory resources are being fully utilized as the workload increases, with no unexpected performance cliffs that might indicate a driver or architecture quirk.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the highest refresh rates on standard monitors, the Low preset at 1080p delivers a staggering 360.2 FPS, ensuring that the display is the only limiting factor. However, this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. The data shows that the Medium preset at 1080p offers a more balanced experience, with an average of 265.9 FPS, still far exceeding any standard 144Hz or 240Hz display's capabilities. The jump from Medium to High at 1080p reduces the frame rate to 230.9 FPS, a modest 13.2% decrease for what is likely a noticeable improvement in visual quality.

At 1440p, the High preset is the clear sweet spot. It produces an average of 145.2 FPS, which is perfect for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The Medium preset at this resolution reaches 168.2 FPS, but the High preset's 145.2 FPS is a better trade-off for the improved image quality. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with 105.1 FPS, is also viable, providing a smoother experience than the 4K Ultra setting while still offering maximum visual detail.

For 4K gaming, the analysis becomes more nuanced. The High preset at 74.9 FPS is the recommended choice for a smooth experience, as it stays comfortably above the 60 FPS mark. The Medium preset at 89.1 FPS is also an option for those who prefer higher frame rates over visual detail. The Ultra preset at 55.4 FPS is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action. The Low preset at 4K, while achieving 120.7 FPS, is not recommended as it negates the purpose of the high resolution. The data suggests that the High preset at 4K provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance for this combination.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Barony, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the textures and geometry at 4K, as indicated by the healthy frame rates at that resolution. The GPU's base clock of 2150 MHz and boost clock of 2600 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz, demonstrate its ability to sustain high throughput. The 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are well-suited for a game like Barony, which is a roguelike and does not appear to rely heavily on complex geometry or advanced rendering techniques like ray tracing, despite the GPU supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate.

The GPU's performance percentile of 79 and its average benchmark score of 35327 place it in a competitive position. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, show a deltaPct of -1.3, meaning the RX 6750 XT is only 1.3% slower on average across all benchmarks. This indicates that the GPU is a solid performer, and its 12 GB VRAM capacity is a forward-looking feature that prevents capacity-related stutters in this title. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU scales well with increasing settings, and the 4K Ultra score of 55.4 FPS confirms its raw compute power, as this is the only setting where the system struggles to maintain 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 360.2 FPS, Medium at 265.9 FPS, High at 230.9 FPS, and Ultra at 164.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is rarely the bottleneck, and users with high-refresh monitors will be fully satisfied.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the averages remain impressive. The Low preset hits 228 FPS, Medium at 168.2 FPS, High at 145.2 FPS, and Ultra at 105.1 FPS. This resolution is the ideal operating point for this hardware, offering a great balance between visual clarity and frame rate, with even the Ultra preset providing a triple-digit average.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits, but still performs admirably. The Low preset averages 120.7 FPS, Medium at 89.1 FPS, High at 74.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 55.4 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a predictable and consistent decline, with the Ultra preset being the only one that falls below the 60 FPS threshold. This data confirms that the RX 6750 XT can handle 4K in this title, provided the user is willing to adjust settings from the maximum preset.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 849th out of 1702 tested combos for Barony. This places it in the 50th percentile, meaning it outperforms exactly half of the tested configurations. This is a notable result considering the component choices. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 19850, is nearly identical in performance to its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-9700 and the Intel Core i5-11600K, with deltaPct values of 0.1 and 0.4 respectively. This indicates that the CPU is a mature, well-understood component that does not introduce any performance variance.

The GPU, with an average score of 35327, is similarly well-positioned, sitting close to the AMD Radeon RX 5600M and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. The ranking of 849 out of 1702 suggests that while this combo is not at the absolute top of the charts, it is a very capable and balanced pairing. The high frame rates measured in Barony, particularly at 1080p and 1440p, suggest that the rank is more a reflection of the sheer number of high-end combos tested than any weakness in this specific setup. The data indicates that this combo offers a consistent, high-performance experience that will satisfy most users, especially those gaming at 1440p.