Barony

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a remarkably strong performance profile in Barony, with the data showing that the system is capable of extreme frame rates even at the highest settings. The benchmark results indicate that this combination ranks in the 83rd percentile of all tested configurations for this game, placing it well within the top tier of systems. The most significant finding is that the system never drops below 82 FPS in any tested scenario, and it exceeds 500 FPS at the lowest settings at 1080p, making this a highly capable setup for high-refresh-rate displays.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a clear pattern where the CPU becomes the primary limiting factor at lower resolutions, while the GPU begins to assert its influence at 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 524.4 FPS, which drops to 329.2 FPS at 1440p and further to 174.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 66.7% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the CPU is likely hitting its maximum instruction throughput.

The scaling behavior changes dramatically when moving to higher settings. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 240 FPS at 1080p to 153.4 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 82 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65.8% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings, which is less severe than the Low setting scaling, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more engaged at higher graphical loads. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the system is still delivering a very playable 82 FPS, demonstrating that the RTX 4070 SUPER has sufficient headroom for this resolution.

The transition from Medium to High settings at 4K shows a decrease from 131.2 FPS to 108.6 FPS, a 17.2% reduction, while the jump from High to Ultra at the same resolution costs another 24.5% of performance. This non-linear scaling suggests that Ultra presets introduce effects that are disproportionately expensive at 4K, while the differences between Medium and High are more modest. The pattern across all resolutions indicates that for competitive play at 1080p or 1440p, the system is heavily CPU-limited, with the GPU only becoming a meaningful constraint at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides a solid foundation for Barony, with its 6 cores and 12 threads operating at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The benchmark data shows that the CPU achieves a single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark and 2332 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which are strong figures for a mid-range processor. The multi-threaded performance is equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16518 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 5912, indicating that the CPU can handle both single-thread-heavy game logic and multi-threaded background tasks.

The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is remarkably tight, with the data showing that it is within 1.3% of the AMD EPYC 7773X and within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS. The closest comparison is with the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores only 0.1% higher in average benchmarks, while the Intel Core i5-1335U trails by 0.3%. This indicates that the i5-12400F is extremely well-positioned in its performance class, and the 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it is a capable processor for gaming workloads.

The high frame rates observed at 1080p and 1440p strongly suggest that the CPU is the limiting component in these scenarios. With a 524.4 FPS result at 1080p Low, the system is likely approaching the maximum frame rate that the CPU can sustain for this game's logic and draw call processing. The fact that the 4K Ultra result of 82 FPS is still well above playable thresholds indicates that the CPU has sufficient headroom even when the GPU is more heavily taxed.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable with this combo in Barony?*

A: The highest measured frame rate is 524.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the absolute ceiling for this configuration, with all other settings and resolutions producing lower results.

Q: How does this system perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system delivers an average of 82 FPS. This is the most demanding scenario tested, and the result confirms that the RTX 4070 SUPER can handle 4K gaming in Barony with room to spare.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p, particularly at Low settings where the system reaches 524.4 FPS. The frame rate drops to 329.2 FPS at 1440p and 174.6 FPS at 4K for the same settings, indicating that the GPU is not saturated until higher resolutions.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce 247.2 FPS while High settings produce 213.2 FPS, a difference of 34 FPS or approximately 13.7%. This is a moderate penalty for the visual improvements offered by High settings.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Barony?*

A: This configuration ranks 296th out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the top 17.4% of all systems. This is a strong result that puts it well ahead of the majority of configurations tested.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates across all settings at 4K?

A: Yes, even the lowest result of 82 FPS at 4K Ultra is well above playable thresholds. The system ranges from 174.6 FPS at Low to 82 FPS at Ultra at 3840x2160, ensuring smooth gameplay at all settings for this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a comprehensive picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces 524.4 FPS on Low, 386 FPS on Medium, 333.7 FPS on High, and 240 FPS on Ultra. This shows a clear progression where each settings tier costs approximately 20-25% performance, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium at 26.4%.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results are 329.2 FPS on Low, 247.2 FPS on Medium, 213.2 FPS on High, and 153.4 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with reductions ranging from 36.1% at Low to 37.2% at High, indicating that the resolution increase has a uniform impact on performance regardless of the quality preset. The 1440p Ultra result of 153.4 FPS is still exceptionally high and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the system delivers 174.6 FPS on Low, 131.2 FPS on Medium, 108.6 FPS on High, and 82 FPS on Ultra. The transition from 1440p to 4K costs between 46.5% and 47.0% of performance across all settings, which is a substantial but expected penalty for quadrupling the pixel count. The 4K results show that the system is still capable of excellent performance, with even the most demanding preset exceeding 80 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 296 out of 1702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the top 17.4% of all systems tested. This is a strong result that reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where neither component is severely bottlenecking the other in the most demanding scenarios. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs is slightly higher than the CPU's 77th percentile, suggesting that the graphics card is the more capable component in this pairing.

The GPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance, with the NVIDIA RTX A6000 scoring 0.2% higher and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE scoring 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 580X trails by 1.4%, and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 is 1.6% behind. This tight grouping indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is very well-positioned in its performance class, with the data showing it is essentially on par with professional-grade workstation cards.

The CPU's ranking context is similar, with the Intel Core i7-8700K being the closest rival at just 0.1% higher average score. The Intel Core i5-1335U is 0.3% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is 0.7% behind and the AMD EPYC 7773X is 1.3% behind. This shows that the i5-12400F is at the very top of its immediate performance tier, and the combination of these two well-matched components produces a system that is greater than the sum of its parts in Barony.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience for different use cases. For players using a standard 60Hz display, the 4K Ultra preset at 82 FPS is the optimal choice, as it provides the highest visual quality while still exceeding the refresh rate threshold by a comfortable margin. The 4K High preset at 108.6 FPS offers a 32.4% performance increase over Ultra while maintaining high visual fidelity, making it the better choice for 120Hz displays at 4K.

For 1440p displays, the Ultra preset at 153.4 FPS is the recommended option, as it delivers excellent visual quality while keeping frame rates well above 144Hz. Players with 240Hz monitors may prefer the High preset at 213.2 FPS, which sacrifices some visual fidelity but provides a significant 28.1% performance boost over Ultra. The Medium preset at 247.2 FPS is only a marginal improvement over High and is not recommended unless maximum frame rates are the absolute priority.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 240 FPS is the best choice for most users, as it provides the highest visual quality while still achieving frame rates that exceed all but the most extreme high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset at 333.7 FPS is suitable for competitive players using 360Hz monitors, though the visual compromise may not be worth the 28.1% performance gain for most users. The Low preset at 524.4 FPS is only recommended for players who prioritize frame rates above all else, as the visual quality reduction is substantial.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a formidable component in this pairing, featuring 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz or 21 Gbps effective. The Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, packs 35,800 million transistors into a 294 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 121.8 million per square millimeter.

The GPU's benchmark scores demonstrate its strong compute capabilities, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 192684. The Passmark G3D score of 29995 places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, which is a strong result that confirms its high-end positioning. The texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s indicate that the GPU has substantial fill-rate capabilities that benefit games like Barony with their varied visual effects.

The data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor only at 4K resolutions, particularly at Ultra settings where the system produces 82 FPS. The fact that the GPU can maintain above 100 FPS at 4K High and above 130 FPS at 4K Medium demonstrates that it has ample headroom for this game, and the 12 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for the textures and assets used at these settings. The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals, being within 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE and 0.2% of the NVIDIA RTX A6000, confirms that it is a top-tier performer in its class.