Barony

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S family, based on a 10 nm process. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz can boost up to 4.40 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. These specifications position the i5-12400 as a solid mid-range desktop part, with a 65 W TDP and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

In Barony, a roguelike title, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining a stable frame delivery baseline. The game's procedural generation and simulation logic can be sensitive to single-thread performance, where the i5-12400's boost clock of 4.40 GHz is a key asset. The processor's 3DMark single-thread score of 910, combined with a 2-thread score of 1692, indicates decent per-core strength. Multi-threaded workloads are also well-served: the 3DMark 8-thread score of 4745 and max-thread score of 5890 suggest that the 12 threads are effectively utilized when Barony's engine spawns more complex scenes.

Looking at the benchmark suite, the i5-12400 achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and a single-core score of 2257. The Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 8564 and a single-core score of 1848. The PassMark multithread score of 18747, with a single-thread score of 3456, further corroborates that this CPU offers a balanced mix of single and multi-threaded capability. In the context of Barony at high frame rates, the CPU's ability to feed the GPU becomes crucial, as evidenced by the measured FPS numbers where even at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 565 FPS — a figure that relies heavily on the CPU's capacity to process game logic quickly.

The i5-12400's performance percentile versus all CPUs is 72, and its average benchmark score is 18683. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18697 with a deltaPct of -0.1, and the Intel Core i7-1355U, scoring 18730 with a deltaPct of -0.3. These close margins indicate that the i5-12400 sits in a well-populated performance tier, where slight variations in workload can tip the balance. For Barony, the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration is more than adequate, as the game's demands are not exceptionally high on multi-core scaling, but the boost clock ensures that single-threaded bottlenecks are minimized.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a rank of 405 out of 3717 tested combos in Barony. This places the combo in the top 11% of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects not just the GPU's raw power but also the synergy between the CPU's capability to drive high frame rates and the GPU's ability to render them.

To contextualize this rank, consider that the RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49957, with a percentile of 86 versus all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, which scores 50001 with a deltaPct of -0.1, and the Intel Arc A550M, scoring 49737 with a deltaPct of 0.4. The GPU's performance is clearly in the upper echelon, but the combo rank of 405 suggests that the CPU does not hold the GPU back in Barony. In fact, the measured FPS data shows that at lower resolutions, the combo delivers exceptionally high frame rates, indicating that the i5-12400 is capable of keeping up with the RTX 5070 Ti's output.

The rank of 405 out of 3717 combos means that roughly 90% of tested configurations perform worse in Barony. This is a significant achievement, especially given that many combos likely feature more powerful CPUs. The data suggests that Barony is not heavily CPU-bound, and the i5-12400's 12 threads provide sufficient headroom for the game's logic. The combo's performance relative to others in the database shows that the RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, but the i5-12400 does not become a limiting factor until frame rates exceed what most displays can show.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo produces extremely high frame rates: 565 FPS on Low, 420 FPS on Medium, 361 FPS on High, and 258 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop to 356 FPS on Low, 265 FPS on Medium, 228 FPS on High, and 163 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the numbers fall further to 186 FPS on Low, 139 FPS on Medium, 119 FPS on High, and 85 FPS on Ultra.

The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial. For Low settings, the drop from 565 FPS to 186 FPS represents a 67% reduction. Medium settings see a drop from 420 FPS to 139 FPS, a 67% reduction as well. High settings drop from 361 FPS to 119 FPS, a 67% reduction. Ultra settings drop from 258 FPS to 85 FPS, a 67% reduction. This consistent 67% reduction across all settings indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

This scaling behavior tells us that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are both working hard, but the system is likely more CPU-limited at the very highest frame rates. The i5-12400's single-thread performance becomes a factor when trying to push 565 FPS. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows exponentially, and the RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth become the determining factors. The 4K results, even at Low settings (186 FPS), are still very high, which shows that the GPU has ample headroom for this game.

The fact that the frame rate drop is uniform across settings suggests that Barony's rendering pipeline scales predictably with pixel count. The GPU's pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s are more than sufficient to handle the game's visual load, but the sheer number of pixels at 4K overwhelms the GPU's ability to maintain the same frame rates as at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS is 565. Medium settings see an average of 420 FPS, with a minimum of 357 FPS and a maximum of 483 FPS. High settings produce an average of 361 FPS. Ultra settings yield an average of 258 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 307 FPS, which indicates that the GPU's rendering load increases significantly with each preset level.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. Low settings average 356 FPS. Medium settings average 265 FPS, with a minimum of 225 FPS and a maximum of 305 FPS. High settings average 228 FPS. Ultra settings average 163 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 193 FPS, showing a narrower spread than at 1080p due to the increased resolution burden.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are still playable but show the GPU's limits. Low settings average 186 FPS. Medium settings average 139 FPS, with a minimum of 118 FPS and a maximum of 159 FPS. High settings average 119 FPS. Ultra settings average 85 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 101 FPS, which is the smallest absolute spread across all resolutions, but the relative drop from Low to Ultra is 54%.

Across all resolutions, the Medium settings row is the only one with min/max data provided. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 357 FPS and maximum of 483 FPS show a variance of 126 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the variance is 80 FPS (225 to 305). At 4K Medium, the variance is 41 FPS (118 to 159). This decreasing variance at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as frame time consistency improves when the GPU is fully utilized.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2452 MHz, and the memory operates at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The RTX 5070 Ti has 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, along with 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores.

In Barony, the GPU's role is to handle the rendering of the game's environments and effects. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this title, as Barony is not a graphically demanding game by modern standards. The high memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and frame buffer operations are never stalled. The GPU's pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s are key metrics for understanding its performance in a game like Barony, which likely involves simple geometry but potentially many on-screen elements.

The RTX 5070 Ti's benchmark results include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 225122. The PassMark G3D score of 32974 and GPU compute score of 20203 further illustrate the GPU's capability. In the context of the measured FPS, the GPU is clearly the dominant component at 4K resolutions, where it still manages to deliver 85 FPS on Ultra settings. The GPU's percentile of 86 versus all GPUs indicates it is a top-tier performer, and its average benchmark score of 49957 places it in a class with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50001, -0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (50951, -2% delta).

The GPU's boost clock of 2452 MHz is a critical factor in sustaining high frame rates. Barony's rendering load is not extremely heavy, so the GPU can maintain its boost clock for extended periods, allowing it to reach frame rates as high as 565 FPS at 1080p Low. The 16 GB of VRAM also ensures that there is never any memory pressure, even at 4K Ultra, which is why the frame rate only drops to 85 FPS rather than experiencing stutters or texture pop-in.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the user's display refresh rate and resolution. At 1080p, even Ultra settings deliver an average of 258 FPS, which is far beyond what any current display can show. For users with a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor, High settings at 1080p provide 361 FPS, which is more than enough to max out any refresh rate. The Medium settings at 1080p (420 FPS) offer diminishing returns, as the visual improvement from Medium to High is likely minimal compared to the frame rate difference.

At 1440p, High settings provide 228 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 240Hz. Medium settings at 1440p (265 FPS) offer a slight frame rate boost, but the visual quality trade-off may not be worth it for most users. Ultra settings at 1440p (163 FPS) are still very playable and would be the choice for users prioritizing visual fidelity over raw frame rate.

At 4K, the recommendation shifts. Ultra settings average 85 FPS, which is playable on a 60Hz or 120Hz display, but may not be ideal for competitive play. High settings at 4K (119 FPS) offer a better balance, providing frame rates that can take advantage of 120Hz displays. Medium settings at 4K (139 FPS) provide an even smoother experience, and the visual difference between Medium and High in a roguelike like Barony is likely negligible. Low settings at 4K (186 FPS) are excellent for users with 144Hz 4K displays, but the graphical downgrade may be noticeable.

The data suggests that High settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 361 FPS; at 1440p High, 228 FPS; and at 4K High, 119 FPS. These numbers are all well above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. For users with very high refresh rate displays, Medium settings provide an additional performance boost without a significant visual penalty, as seen in the 420 FPS at 1080p and 265 FPS at 1440p figures.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank for the Intel Core i5-12400 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in Barony?

A: The combo ranks 405 out of 3717 tested combinations, placing it in the top 11% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49957. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, scores 50001, which is a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the RTX 5070 Ti is essentially on par with the Vega 64 in this metric.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K on High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the combo achieves 361 FPS. At 4K High, it achieves 119 FPS. This represents a 67% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Does the CPU or the GPU become the limiting factor at higher resolutions?

A: The data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The consistent 67% frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the rendering load scales with pixel count, and the GPU's workload becomes the primary constraint.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values for Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p Medium, the minimum FPS is 225 and the maximum FPS is 305, with an average of 265 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257, which supports its ability to handle games that rely on single-thread performance.