Barony

Barony's measured performance with the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT reveals a configuration that scales predictably with resolution, ultimately showing a strong balance between CPU and GPU capabilities. The data indicates this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K remaining viable at reduced settings. The benchmark results place this pairing in the 50th percentile of all tested combinations, confirming it as a solid mid-range performer.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, highlighting the GPU as the primary scaling bottleneck. At Ultra settings, average FPS falls from 162.8 at 1920x1080 to 101.8 at 2560x1440, a 37.5% reduction, and then further to 56.0 at 3840x2160, representing a 65.6% decline from the 1080p baseline. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the Radeon RX 6750 XT's rendering throughput—rather than the CPU—limits performance as pixel count rises.

The scaling curve is notably more severe between 1440p and 4K than between 1080p and 1440p. For example, with High settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p costs 79.5 FPS (from 227.3 to 147.8), while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs 70.2 FPS (from 147.8 to 77.6). This suggests the GPU's memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM become increasingly stressed at 4K, where the fill rate demands are highest.

At Low settings, the resolution scaling is most dramatic, with 1080p delivering 358.7 FPS but 4K dropping to 121.3 FPS. This 66.2% reduction at Low settings versus the 65.6% drop at Ultra shows that even when the GPU is less burdened by graphical effects, the core resolution-dependent workload still dominates. The data strongly suggests that for 4K gaming, users must accept a significant performance penalty, while 1440p offers the best balance of fidelity and speed.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process, is the decisive factor in this combo's resolution scaling. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for 1440p High settings at 147.8 FPS but becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 56.0 FPS. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs, paired with a boost clock of 2600 MHz, deliver a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s, which directly correlates with the observed frame rates.

The measured scores reinforce the GPU's mid-range positioning. Its Passmark G3D score of 20700 places it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (deltaPct -1.3) and the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (deltaPct 0.2). This indicates the RX 6750 XT sits just below the RTX 3080 in raw compute, yet the Barony results show it can still push 227.3 FPS at 1080p High, suggesting the game is not overly demanding on GPU resources.

The GPU's 40 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support do not appear to provide a measurable advantage in this roguelike title, as the frame rates are more closely tied to traditional rasterization performance. The 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is sufficient for high refresh rates at 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 56.0 FPS indicates the card is nearing its limit for this resolution and settings combination.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides a robust foundation that rarely bottlenecks the GPU in Barony. With 10 cores and 16 threads, this Raptor Lake processor boosts to 4.60 GHz and achieved a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The single-core performance is equally strong, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 960, which is critical for a roguelike that may rely on single-threaded game logic.

Evidence of the CPU's adequacy comes from the 1080p Low setting result of 358.7 FPS. At this resolution and settings level, the GPU is less stressed, yet the frame rate remains exceptionally high, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU without creating a significant bottleneck. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and max-thread score of 7307 show consistent scaling across threads, which helps maintain smooth frame pacing even when background tasks compete for resources.

The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) provide ample bandwidth for game data. Its 65 W TDP keeps thermal headroom available for sustained boosts, though the measured data does not include thermal throttling metrics. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13620H (deltaPct 0.1) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (deltaPct -0.5), show nearly identical average benchmark scores, suggesting the i5-13400F's performance is well-matched to its class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings average 358.7 FPS, Medium 268.4 FPS, High 227.3 FPS, and Ultra 162.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that even Ultra settings maintain frame rates well above 144 Hz, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the GPU's workload increasing. Low settings produce 227.9 FPS, Medium 168.6 FPS, High 147.8 FPS, and Ultra 101.8 FPS. The Ultra preset still clears the 100 FPS mark, which is notable for a mid-range GPU at this resolution. The drop from High to Ultra at 1440p is 46.0 FPS, revealing that the Ultra preset's additional effects carry a significant cost.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 121.3 FPS, which remains playable, but Medium drops to 88.6 FPS, High to 77.6 FPS, and Ultra to 56.0 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less desirable for smooth gameplay. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 65.3 FPS, the largest of any resolution, underscoring the GPU's constraints at this pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination ranks 852nd out of 1702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 50th percentile. This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the individual component percentiles—the CPU at 82nd and the GPU at 79th—but the game-specific rank indicates that Barony's performance profile may favor other combinations. The ranking suggests that while this setup is capable, there are 850 combos that deliver higher average frame rates in this title.

The ranking implies that the GPU, despite its strong absolute scores, may not be the optimal pairing for this CPU in Barony specifically. The CPU's high percentile (82) relative to the combo's 50th percentile rank suggests the GPU is the limiting factor in this game, which aligns with the resolution scaling analysis. Users seeking higher rankings might consider a GPU with greater rasterization throughput, but the current data shows this combo still delivers playable performance at most settings.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080 users, the Ultra preset at 162.8 FPS is the clear choice, as it provides the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing refresh rate. Even the most demanding settings remain well above 144 FPS, making this resolution the sweet spot for this combo.

At 2560x1440, the High preset offers the best experience, delivering 147.8 FPS while maintaining substantial visual quality. The Ultra preset at 101.8 FPS is still viable for 100 Hz monitors, but the 46.0 FPS cost over High makes it a less efficient choice. Medium at 168.6 FPS is also excellent for competitive play, but High provides a better balance.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 121.3 FPS is the only setting that consistently exceeds 100 FPS, making it the recommended choice for smooth 4K gameplay. The Medium preset at 88.6 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays, while High at 77.6 FPS may suit slower-paced play. The Ultra preset at 56.0 FPS should be avoided for action-heavy sessions, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Barony?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 with High settings provides 147.8 FPS, offering the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance. At 1080p, Ultra settings deliver 162.8 FPS, which is also excellent for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Barony?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Low settings, it averages 121.3 FPS, which is playable. However, Ultra settings drop to 56.0 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold, so lower presets are recommended.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 6750 XT has a Passmark G3D score of 20700, sitting 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, indicating closely matched performance in its class.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game?

A: The data suggests not. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 358.7 FPS, indicating the i5-13400F can feed the GPU effectively without creating a significant CPU-bound limit.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings average 147.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 101.8 FPS, a difference of 46.0 FPS. This is the largest gap between adjacent presets at this resolution.

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

A: It ranks 852nd out of 1702 combinations, placing it in the 50th percentile. This mid-pack ranking reflects the GPU's performance limits at higher resolutions, despite the CPU's strong individual percentile standing.