Barony

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a robust performance profile in Barony, a roguelike title from 2015. Benchmark data confirms this combination is capable of high refresh rate gameplay, with measured average frames per second (FPS) exceeding 100 at 1080p across all tested settings. The data indicates that while the CPU offers strong single and multi-threaded performance, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and Ada Lovelace architecture play a crucial role in maintaining stability at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, scaling behavior, and component-level performance based exclusively on the provided benchmark dataset.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 155.2.

Q: How does the i5-12400F perform in multi-threaded workloads compared to its nearest rival?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K’s score of 19210.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and size?

A: The RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s.

Q: At which resolution does the combo achieve the highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 338.6, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested combinations in Barony?

A: This specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 997th out of 1702 tested combinations in the game.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's average benchmark score compare to the Intel Arc B580?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Arc B580's score of 23021.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of Barony, the combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 secures a rank of 997 out of 1702 tested combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations evaluated for this title. The ranking suggests that while this setup is far from the top of the charts, it provides a solid and consistent experience that outperforms a significant portion of the field. The CPU's performance percentile of 77, relative to all CPUs, indicates it is a strong processor, but the overall combo rank is moderated by the GPU's percentile of 66, which is lower than the CPU's.

The data shows a clear delineation in performance capabilities between the two components. The i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518 and a single-core score of 2332. This positions it well for games that rely on strong per-core performance. The RTX 4060, while a modern GPU, is not a flagship part, and its average benchmark score of 23181 places it in a competitive but not dominant position. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (deltaPct -0.6) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (deltaPct -0.7), show that the performance gap to these older or mobile parts is minimal. This suggests that the combo's rank is more heavily influenced by the GPU's mid-range standing than by the CPU's comparatively stronger position.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 serves as the primary rendering engine in this combo, and its specifications directly influence the measured results in Barony. The GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features a 5 nm process node. It operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and can boost up to 2460 MHz. More critical for performance stability is its memory subsystem: 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the textures and assets in a game like Barony, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards.

The GPU's compute capabilities are defined by its 3072 shading units and 24 RT cores, though the latter are unlikely to be stressed in this roguelike. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU can handle the workload effectively. For instance, at 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves 135.4 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution and setting. However, the performance scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates where the GPU's limits begin to show. The GPU's transistor density of 118.9M / mm² and its 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provide the raw throughput needed for the game, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity is a key factor at higher resolutions where memory pressure increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance, with average FPS figures that far exceed standard display refresh rates. The lowest average at this resolution is 155.2 FPS on Ultra settings, while the highest is 338.6 FPS on Low settings. The progression is logical, with Medium settings yielding 252.6 FPS and High settings producing 214.5 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows a clear step down. The average FPS at High settings is 135.4, which is a significant drop from the 214.5 FPS at 1080p. At Ultra settings, the average falls to 96.9 FPS, which is still playable but indicates that 1440p Ultra is where the combo begins to feel the strain. Low settings at this resolution still produce a very high 212.7 FPS, and Medium settings yield 157.7 FPS.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the performance becomes more variable. The average FPS at High settings is 72.4, which is a solid result for 4K. However, Ultra settings drop to 52.1 FPS, which is near the threshold for smooth gameplay on many displays. Low settings at 4K produce 112.7 FPS, and Medium settings yield 80.8 FPS. This data suggests that for a consistently smooth 4K experience, users would need to stick to Medium or High settings, as Ultra settings may introduce noticeable dips in frame pacing.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling of FPS from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the bottleneck in this system. At 1080p on Low settings, the combo achieves 338.6 FPS, but this falls to 212.7 FPS at 1440p and further to 112.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a drop of 37.2% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47.0% drop from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, which is expected given the mid-range position of the RTX 4060 relative to the CPU.

The trend is consistent across all settings. With High settings, the average FPS goes from 214.5 at 1080p to 135.4 at 1440p (a 36.9% drop) and then to 72.4 at 4K (a 46.5% drop from 1440p). The data shows that the CPU, with its high single-thread score of 2332 in Cinebench R23, is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. However, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become constraining factors at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K where the pixel count quadruples from 1080p.

This scaling behavior confirms that the Intel Core i5-12400F is not the bottleneck in this pairing. The CPU's performance metrics, such as its PassMark multi-thread score of 19433, are strong enough to handle the game's logic and draw calls. Instead, the RTX 4060's architecture, with its 48 ROPs and 96 TMUs, determines the upper limits of performance at higher resolutions. For users prioritizing high refresh rates, 1080p is the sweet spot, while 1440p remains viable for High settings. 4K is playable but requires a reduction in settings to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS, as evidenced by the 72.4 FPS average on High settings versus 52.1 FPS on Ultra.