Barony

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 680th out of 1,702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the upper portion of the database. This is a strong position, but not an elite one; the data indicates the combination is well-balanced for this roguelike, with the CPU’s high single-thread performance complementing the GPU’s substantial rasterization power. The rank reflects a system that can handle the game’s procedural environments with ease, though it does not top the charts, as other high-end combos with newer architectures achieve higher scores.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 680 out of 1,702 tested combinations places it in the 60th percentile of all systems tested for Barony. This is a respectable standing, indicating that the i5-12600KF and RTX 3070 Ti deliver performance that exceeds the majority of tested hardware, but it is not at the absolute forefront. The CPU’s percentile of 84 versus all tested CPUs suggests the processor is a strong contributor, while the GPU’s percentile of 74 versus all GPUs shows it is slightly less dominant relative to its peers. The data implies the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary factor in determining the frame rate, as evidenced by the measured FPS scaling.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. Its boost clock of 1770 MHz and 6,144 shading units deliver substantial raw compute power, with an FP32 throughput of 21.75 TFLOPS. In Barony, the GPU’s role is most apparent at higher resolutions; at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 61.8, demonstrating that the card is heavily taxed by the game’s highest settings. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this title, as the data shows no anomalous performance cliffs, but the 4K results indicate that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute capacity are the limiting factors at that resolution. The card’s 74th percentile ranking versus all GPUs confirms it is a capable mid-to-high-end part, but it is not in the top tier of graphics cards.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the standout choice. The data shows an average of 162.9 FPS at this setting, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 258.6 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, but the Medium preset at 301.1 FPS offers an even higher frame rate with only a modest visual reduction. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p yields 406.6 FPS, but this sacrifices visual quality. At 4K, the High preset is the most playable option at 86.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 61.8 FPS, which is still playable but leaves little headroom. The Medium preset at 4K offers a compromise at 101.4 FPS, making it a strong alternative for those with 4K displays.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Barony?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 406.6, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti sufficient for 4K gaming in Barony?

A: Yes, the data shows playable frame rates at 4K, with the High preset averaging 86.6 FPS and the Ultra preset averaging 61.8 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The i5-12600KF scores 3,309 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 23,444 in multi-core, indicating strong single-thread capability that is well-suited for Barony’s logic-heavy gameplay.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between the Medium and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 193.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 115.1 FPS, a difference of 78.2 FPS.

Q: Does the combo rank higher than the average of all tested systems?

A: Yes, with a rank of 680 out of 1,702, the combo performs better than the majority of tested combinations.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti features 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the GPU’s growing influence at higher resolutions. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 258.6 at 1920x1080 to 162.9 at 2560x1440, and finally to 86.6 at 3840x2160. This represents a 66% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K. The Low preset shows an even steeper curve, with 406.6 FPS at 1080p dropping to 254.8 at 1440p and 134.4 at 4K, a 67% decrease. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti is the limiting component at 4K, as the CPU’s performance headroom is not fully utilized at that resolution. The data suggests that the i5-12600KF can easily feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are the bottlenecks, preventing the system from maintaining the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its performance in Barony is primarily driven by its strong single-thread capabilities, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,309 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,016. The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking versus all CPUs confirms it is a strong performer, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K, shows an identical average score with a deltaPct of 0. This indicates that the i5-12600KF is effectively on par with a previous-generation flagship in overall CPU benchmarks. In Barony, the CPU’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 16 threads are more than sufficient for the game’s procedural generation and AI calculations, as the measured FPS at 1080p Low (406.6 FPS) suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 188.7 FPS, while High reaches 258.6 FPS, Medium hits 301.1 FPS, and Low tops out at 406.6 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 115.1 FPS, High averages 162.9 FPS, Medium averages 193.3 FPS, and Low averages 254.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to 61.8 FPS, High averages 86.6 FPS, Medium averages 101.4 FPS, and Low averages 134.4 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: at every resolution, the Low preset provides the highest frame rates, while Ultra provides the lowest. The gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases, with a 217.9 FPS difference at 1080p, 139.7 FPS at 1440p, and 72.6 FPS at 4K. This indicates that the GPU’s workload scales more heavily with settings at higher resolutions, making the Ultra preset increasingly demanding relative to Low. The High preset offers the most balanced performance across all resolutions, with frame rates that are consistently above 60 FPS even at 4K, making it the recommended choice for a smooth gaming experience.