Barony

The Core i5-12400F and RTX 4070 Ti pairing delivers exceptional performance in Barony, making it one of the most capable configurations tested for this roguelike. The data shows a system that is severely GPU-bound at lower resolutions, with the CPU becoming the primary limiter only at 1080p. This combination lands at rank 225 out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the top 13% of all configurations. The measured frame rates are uniformly high, but the scaling patterns reveal distinct bottlenecks that inform optimal settings and resolution choices.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling in Barony follows a steep curve that clearly identifies the limiting component at each step. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings drops average FPS from 349 to 222.6, a reduction of roughly 36%. The same transition at Low settings shows a similar pattern: 552 FPS at 1080p falls to 347.3 at 1440p, a 37% decrease. This consistent drop across settings indicates the GPU is beginning to exert influence, but the CPU still holds significant sway at these resolutions.

The jump from 1440p to 4K is where the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. At High settings, 222.6 FPS at 1440p falls to 116.7 at 4K — a 48% reduction. Low settings tell the same story: 347.3 FPS at 1440p drops to 182.6 at 4K, a 47% decline. This near-halving of performance from 1440p to 4K is classic GPU-bound behavior. The RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed heavily at 4K, while the 6-core, 12-thread CPU with a 4.40 GHz boost clock has ample headroom.

At 1080p, the frame rates approach absurd levels — 552 FPS on Low and 349 on High — which suggests the CPU is nearing its ceiling. The i5-12400F’s single-thread score of 909 in 3dmark and 3481 in Passmark single-thread tests becomes relevant here, as roguelike games often rely on a primary game thread. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, while 4K results are almost entirely GPU-determined.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows show a clear hierarchy across settings, with the most efficient experience found at High rather than Ultra. At 4K, High settings deliver 116.7 FPS, which is a 42% improvement over Ultra’s 82.3 FPS. The gap between High and Medium at 4K is smaller — 116.7 versus 137.3 — but High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance headroom. Ultra at 4K dips below the 100 FPS threshold, which is unnecessary given the available headroom.

At 1440p, High settings produce 222.6 FPS, which is 37% faster than Ultra’s 162.1 FPS. This is well beyond any display’s refresh rate, making Ultra the better choice if visual fidelity is the priority. However, High remains the recommended preset for competitive play or input responsiveness. The Medium setting at 1440p yields 258.8 FPS, but the visual downgrade from High is not worth the 16% frame rate gain.

For 1080p, the situation is inverted. Ultra still achieves 253.1 FPS, and High reaches 349 FPS. The CPU becomes the bottleneck here, so lowering settings from High to Medium (411.1 FPS) or Low (552 FPS) provides diminishing returns. The data suggests High at 1080p is the sweet spot, as the difference between High and Low is a massive 203 FPS, but the practical benefit is negligible on standard 60-144 Hz displays. High settings at any resolution above 1080p deliver the most consistent experience without sacrificing visual quality.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti plays a central role in Barony, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU’s specifications directly determine frame rates. The card features a boost clock of 2610 MHz and 7680 shading units, which drive the high pixel throughput required for 4K rendering. Its 80 ROPs produce a pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s, and the 240 TMUs deliver 626.4 GTexel/s of texture fill. These figures explain why 4K High settings maintain 116.7 FPS — the GPU has sufficient raw compute to handle the resolution without resorting to lower presets.

The 12 GB memory capacity proves sufficient for Barony, as the game’s roguelike environments do not appear to exceed this allocation at any tested setting. The 192-bit memory bus and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the game’s asset streaming, though the 4K Ultra result of 82.3 FPS suggests the memory subsystem is being heavily utilized. The card’s 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is more than enough for this title, as evidenced by the fact that even 4K Low settings achieve 182.6 FPS.

The GPU’s benchmark scores corroborate its in-game performance. A 3dmark Steel Nomad score of 5024 and a Passmark G3D score of 31624 place it at the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 5090 Mobile (0.6% higher) and Intel Arc A730M (1.5% higher), showing that this desktop card is closely matched with top-tier mobile parts. The 35,800 million transistors on a 5 nm TSMC process provide the efficiency needed for sustained high frame rates without thermal throttling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS table reveals a system that never drops below 82 FPS in any configuration tested. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 552 FPS, Medium achieves 411.1, High reaches 349, and Ultra maintains 253.1. These numbers indicate that 1080p performance is effectively unlimited by the GPU, with the CPU being the sole constraint. The 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 2.50 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost is the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to share the load. Low settings hit 347.3 FPS, Medium achieves 258.8, High reaches 222.6, and Ultra drops to 162.1. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is a 53% reduction, showing that the GPU is now a significant contributor to performance. The 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this resolution, as even Ultra maintains well over 150 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU takes over completely. Low settings deliver 182.6 FPS, Medium achieves 137.3, High reaches 116.7, and Ultra drops to 82.3. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 55% reduction, nearly identical to the 1440p pattern. However, the absolute numbers are much lower, confirming that 4K is where the RTX 4070 Ti’s 2610 MHz boost clock and 7680 shading units are pushed to their limits. The 4K Ultra result of 82.3 FPS is the only configuration below 100 FPS, and it remains perfectly playable for a roguelike.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 225th out of 1702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the top 13.2% of all systems. This high ranking is driven by the combination of a strong CPU and a top-tier GPU. The i5-12400F holds a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19221. Its nearest CPU rivals include the i7-8700K (0.1% higher) and Ryzen 5 7533HS (0.7% lower), showing that this processor is competitive with much more expensive parts.

The RTX 4070 Ti holds an 85th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average score of 44900. Its nearest GPU rivals are the RTX 5090 Mobile (0.6% lower) and the Radeon Pro 580 (1.6% higher). The combination of a 77th percentile CPU and 85th percentile GPU yields a system that outperforms the vast majority of configurations in this game. The rank of 225 out of 1702 means that only 13% of tested systems achieve higher frame rates, and those are likely to feature even more powerful components.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is a key factor in this ranking. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518 and a 3dmark max-threads score of 5912 indicate that the processor can handle the game’s background tasks while maintaining high single-thread performance. The Geekbench single-core score of 2221 and Passmark single-thread score of 3481 show that the CPU’s individual cores are fast enough to avoid becoming the primary bottleneck at most settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Barony with this hardware?*

A: 1440p High settings deliver 222.6 FPS, which is well above any display’s refresh rate while maintaining visual quality. 4K High is also viable at 116.7 FPS, but 1440p provides the best balance of performance and fidelity.

*Q: Should I use Ultra settings in Barony?*

A: Not at 4K, where Ultra drops to 82.3 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, Ultra maintains 162.1 and 253.1 FPS respectively, so it is acceptable if you prioritize visuals over frame rate headroom.

*Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Barony?*

A: Yes. The highest tested configuration (4K Ultra) achieves 82.3 FPS, and no settings combination shows signs of VRAM exhaustion. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is more than adequate for this game.

*Q: Does the CPU bottleneck this GPU in Barony?*

A: At 1080p, yes — the CPU is the limiting factor, as shown by the 552 FPS result on Low settings. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, with the CPU providing ample headroom.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 225th out of 1702 combos, meaning it outperforms 87% of tested configurations. The GPU’s 85th percentile and CPU’s 77th percentile rankings contribute to this strong overall position.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 349 FPS. This is far beyond any standard display’s capabilities, so you can enable V-Sync or use the extra headroom for other tasks.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F plays a critical supporting role in Barony, especially at lower resolutions where its 6 cores and 12 threads are pushed to their limits. The processor’s 2.50 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock provide strong single-thread performance, which is essential for a roguelike that likely has a dominant game simulation thread. The 3dmark single-thread score of 909 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2332 confirm that the CPU can handle the game’s logic without creating a bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are also relevant, as background tasks and asset loading can utilize additional threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518 and Passmark multithread score of 19433 show that the processor has substantial parallel headroom. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide fast access to frequently used data, reducing latency in gameplay.

At 1080p, the CPU is the clear limiting factor. The 552 FPS result on Low settings is likely near the processor’s maximum achievable frame rate in this game. The fact that 1080p High (349 FPS) and 1080p Low (552 FPS) differ by 203 FPS indicates that the GPU is not the constraint at this resolution. Instead, the CPU’s single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 909 3dmark single-thread score, caps the frame rate.

At 1440p and 4K, the CPU has ample headroom. The 222.6 FPS at 1440p High and 116.7 FPS at 4K High are both GPU-limited, as evidenced by the consistent scaling patterns. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking among all processors means it outperforms most CPUs on the market, and its nearest rivals (i7-8700K, i5-1335U) show that it is competitive with both older flagship and newer mid-range parts. The 65 W TDP and 10 nm process ensure that the processor does not generate excessive heat, allowing sustained boost clocks during extended gaming sessions.