Barony

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. In the context of Barony, a roguelike title that is not typically associated with heavy multi-threaded workloads, the CPU’s performance profile is more than sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The processor’s benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a single-core score of 3191, indicate strong headroom for game logic, AI pathfinding, and procedural generation that roguelikes often rely on. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 360 FPS average, which is a clear indicator that the CPU is not limiting frame rates at lower resolutions. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is heavily stressed, the CPU’s role is to maintain a stable frame delivery, and the 54 FPS average suggests it does so without introducing stutter. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) further support the CPU’s ability to feed data efficiently, though the exact memory configuration is not specified in the measured results. Given that the processor’s percentile rank against all CPUs is 77, it sits comfortably in the upper tier, and its nearest rivals—such as the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284 (deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core 5 120 with 25362 (deltaPct -0.3)—show that the i5-13400F is competitive within its performance class. For Barony, this means the CPU provides a solid foundation, but the game’s frame rates are primarily dictated by the graphics card, especially as resolution increases.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads are a significant asset for modern gaming, but Barony’s procedural generation and entity management may only utilize a fraction of that parallelism. The processor’s boost clock of 4.60 GHz is crucial for single-threaded performance, which is often the limiting factor in roguelike simulations. Benchmark results confirm this: the 3DMark single-thread score is 960, and the Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3191, both of which are respectable but not exceptional. In practice, the measured FPS at 1080p Low is 360, which is far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors, indicating that the CPU is not a constraint at this setting. The multi-threaded scores, such as the 3DMark max threads score of 7307 and Passmark multithread score of 25032, show that the CPU can handle background tasks and game threads simultaneously without impacting performance. However, the game’s frame rates do not scale linearly with CPU performance; instead, they drop as resolution increases, which points to the GPU becoming the dominant factor. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 54, and while this is lower than at 1080p, it is still playable, and the CPU’s ability to maintain frame pacing is evident from the lack of reported minimum FPS drops in most settings. The 65 W TDP also suggests that the CPU operates efficiently, leaving thermal headroom for sustained performance during long gaming sessions, though this is not directly measured in the FPS data.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the primary driver of frame rates in Barony, especially at higher resolutions. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s, which is ample for the game’s textures and assets. The GPU’s boost clock of 2459 MHz and game clock of 2041 MHz, based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with 2560 shading units, deliver a compute throughput of 25.18 TFLOPS. This raw power translates into the measured FPS at various settings. At 1080p Low, the GPU achieves 360 FPS, but this is likely CPU-limited, as the GPU’s utilization may not be at its maximum. Moving to 1080p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 165, which still shows strong performance, but the gap between Low and Ultra settings is substantial, indicating that the GPU is being pushed harder. At 1440p, the RX 7700 maintains high frame rates, with 227 FPS at Low and 104 FPS at Ultra, showing that the 16 GB VRAM is sufficient to handle the resolution increase without memory-related stutters. The 4K results are more telling: the GPU manages 119 FPS at Low and 54 FPS at Ultra, demonstrating that the card is capable of 4K gaming, but Ultra settings require significant compromises. The GPU’s percentile rank against all GPUs is 58, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (avgScore 16014, deltaPct -1) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (avgScore 16129, deltaPct -1.7), which places it in a mid-range tier. For Barony, the GPU’s role is to handle the rendering of procedurally generated dungeons, particle effects, and lighting, and the data shows it does so effectively up to 1440p, with playable performance at 4K on lower presets.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 360, which drops to 227 at 1440p Low, a reduction of 37%, and then to 119 at 4K Low, a further reduction of 48%. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases. The same trend is visible at High settings: 230 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High shows a 37% drop, while 1440p to 4K shows a 48% drop, which is consistent with the GPU’s rendering load increasing quadratically with resolution. At Ultra settings, the drop is even more pronounced: 165 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K, representing a 37% and 48% reduction, respectively. This consistency across all settings suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution, as the frame rates scale with the GPU’s workload. The fact that the 1080p Low result of 360 FPS is significantly higher than at 1440p Low (227 FPS) further reinforces that the CPU has ample headroom, and the GPU is the primary limiter once resolution increases. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, users will need to lower settings to maintain high frame rates, as the 4K Ultra result of 54 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider smooth. Conversely, at 1080p and 1440p, the combo can handle Ultra settings with high frame rates, making the GPU the key component for resolution scaling in Barony.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1336 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 55th percentile of all tested systems. This rank is a holistic measure of the system’s performance across all resolutions and settings, and it reflects the mid-range positioning of both components. The CPU’s percentile rank of 77 and the GPU’s percentile rank of 58 suggest that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU, which is consistent with the observed GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions. Compared to other combos, this system is not at the top tier, but it is far from the bottom, indicating that it can handle the game well at most settings. The ranking is influenced by the fact that Barony is not a demanding title, so even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates, but the combo’s performance at 4K Ultra (54 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (104 FPS) shows that it is capable of delivering a smooth experience at lower resolutions. The nearest rivals for the CPU, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core 5 120 (deltaPct -0.3), indicate that the CPU is on par with other mid-range processors, while the GPU’s rivals, including the AMD Radeon R9 370X (deltaPct -0.1) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (deltaPct -1.7), show that the RX 7700 is competitive within its class. Overall, the combo’s rank of 1336 out of 2935 suggests that it offers balanced performance for Barony, with no single component severely bottlenecking the other.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all settings are playable, but the Medium preset offers an average FPS of 268, with a minimum of 228 and a maximum of 308, providing a smooth experience with a good balance between visual quality and performance. The High preset at 1080p achieves 230 FPS, which is also excellent, but the difference between Medium and High may not be visually significant in a roguelike with simple graphics. For 1440p, the Medium preset yields an average FPS of 169, with a minimum of 144 and a maximum of 194, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 1440p drops to 145 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium provides a safer margin above the 144 Hz threshold. At 4K, the Medium preset is the best choice, with an average FPS of 88, a minimum of 75, and a maximum of 102, ensuring that the frame rate stays above 60 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 76 FPS, which is playable, but the Medium preset offers more headroom for demanding scenes. The Low preset at 4K achieves 119 FPS, but it sacrifices visual quality, which may not be worth the performance gain. The Ultra preset is not recommended for 4K, as it averages only 54 FPS, which may feel stuttery. For the best experience, the Medium preset is the recommended choice at all resolutions, as it consistently provides high frame rates without the visual compromises of Low settings, and it avoids the performance hit of Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS is 268, with a minimum of 228 and a maximum of 308.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 54, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less ideal for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded across all settings and resolutions?

A: The highest average FPS is 360, achieved at 1080p with Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p High settings?

A: Based on the data, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the FPS drops from 230 at 1080p High to 145 at 1440p High, indicating resolution-dependent scaling.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combos in Barony?

A: The combo ranks 1336 out of 2935 tested combos, placing it in the mid-range tier.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS is 144, ensuring a consistent experience above the 144 Hz refresh rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average FPS of 360, with no reported minimum or maximum. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 268 FPS, with a minimum of 228 and a maximum of 308. The High preset averages 230 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 165 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 227 FPS, the Medium preset averages 169 FPS with a minimum of 144 and a maximum of 194, the High preset averages 145 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 104 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 119 FPS, the Medium preset averages 88 FPS with a minimum of 75 and a maximum of 102, the High preset averages 76 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 54 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern of decreasing FPS as resolution and settings increase, with the Medium preset providing the best balance of performance and visual quality across all resolutions. The lack of minimum and maximum FPS data for most settings suggests that the frame times are stable, except for the Medium preset where the range is reported, indicating some variance but still within acceptable bounds. This breakdown confirms that the combo is capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and can handle 4K at medium settings with playable frame rates.