Barony

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Barony, with the data showing that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor only at the most demanding settings. The measured FPS numbers reveal that this pairing is exceptionally well-balanced for this roguelike, offering playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, while providing extreme headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates where the performance bottleneck shifts. At 1080p High settings, the combo produces 249 FPS, and at 1440p High it drops to 157.8 FPS, a 36.6% reduction. Moving to 4K High yields 80.6 FPS, which is another 48.9% drop from the 1440p result. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the Intel Core i5-13400F is likely the primary driver, as the GPU has ample headroom to push frame rates that exceed most display refresh rates.

The scaling behavior changes dramatically with settings. At Low settings, the 1080p result of 389 FPS drops to 245.7 FPS at 1440p (a 36.8% reduction), and then to 130.2 FPS at 4K (a 47% reduction). This consistent scaling pattern across all settings suggests that the RTX 3070's rendering load scales predictably with pixel count, while the CPU maintains its ability to feed the GPU at these high frame rates. The fact that 4K Low (130.2 FPS) still exceeds 1080p Ultra (178.1 FPS) demonstrates that resolution is less impactful on the experience than the settings preset.

The most telling data point is the Ultra preset scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 178.1 FPS, at 1440p Ultra it drops to 110.4 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 57.1 FPS. This steep decline indicates that the Ultra preset's graphical demands, combined with the pixel count, eventually overwhelm the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and its 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The data suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K Ultra, while the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads remain sufficient even at the highest frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo in Barony?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 389 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the combo can deliver exceptionally high frame rates when graphical fidelity is not a priority.

Q: Is this combination capable of 4K gaming in Barony?

A: Yes, the data shows playable frame rates at 3840x2160. At High settings the average is 80.6 FPS, Medium delivers 95.2 FPS, and even Ultra maintains 57.1 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays only at High and below.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 157.8 FPS while Ultra averages 110.4 FPS. This 47.4 FPS difference represents a 30% performance decrease when moving from High to Ultra, making High the more sensible choice for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The gap is substantial. Low settings produce 389 FPS while Ultra drops to 178.1 FPS, meaning the Ultra preset is 54.2% slower. This demonstrates that the graphical settings have a more significant impact on performance at 1080p than the resolution itself.

Q: Does the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K?

A: The data does not show any min FPS measurements that would indicate stuttering or crashes. The 4K Ultra result of 57.1 FPS suggests the GPU is handling the load, though the significant drop from 4K High (80.6 FPS) indicates the Ultra preset is pushing the memory and compute resources near their limits.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 769th out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier. This position reflects a balanced pairing capable of high performance, though not at the absolute top of the database.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F features 10 cores and 16 threads from its Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. In Barony, this CPU configuration proves more than adequate for the game's demands. The 1080p Low result of 389 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the RTX 3070 far beyond what most displays can show, indicating that the processor is not a bottleneck at standard resolutions.

The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core provide ample data locality for a roguelike's procedural generation and entity management. Benchmark results show the i5-13400F achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and a single-core score of 3004, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2301. These figures indicate strong per-thread performance, which is crucial for games that rely on a primary simulation thread.

The fact that the FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings is only 36.6% (249 to 157.8 FPS) suggests that the CPU maintains high instruction throughput even as the GPU workload increases. The 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and 2-thread score of 1880 further confirm that the i5-13400F's individual cores are fast enough to keep up with the RTX 3070's output at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 250 FPS. The CPU's 65W TDP and 10 nm process node indicate efficient operation, and its 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs places it comfortably ahead of most processors in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. Low settings produce an average of 389 FPS, Medium drops to 286.2 FPS, High settles at 249 FPS, and Ultra maintains 178.1 FPS. All presets at 1080p exceed 170 FPS, making this resolution ideal for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors without any compromise in visual quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. Low settings average 245.7 FPS, Medium achieves 182.8 FPS, High delivers 157.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 110.4 FPS. Every preset at 1440p stays above 110 FPS, which means even the most demanding settings remain playable on high-refresh-rate displays.

At 3840x2160, the combination begins to show its limits. Low settings still deliver a strong 130.2 FPS, Medium maintains 95.2 FPS, High produces 80.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 57.1 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measurement below 60 FPS across all tested configurations, indicating that this preset is the only one where the GPU becomes a clear bottleneck. The data shows a predictable progression: each settings tier at 4K offers roughly 25-30 FPS less than the one below it, with the Low-to-Ultra range spanning 73.1 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 60 FPS at 4K, the High preset is the optimal choice. It delivers 80.6 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS baseline while offering a significant visual improvement over Medium's 95.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 57.1 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for consistent smoothness on standard 60Hz displays.

At 1440p, the data clearly favors the High preset for high-refresh-rate gaming. With 157.8 FPS, it provides a 30% performance premium over Ultra's 110.4 FPS while likely offering nearly identical visual fidelity in a roguelike's typically stylized graphics. For players with 144Hz monitors, High is the recommended choice, as it exceeds the refresh rate and avoids the diminishing returns of Ultra settings.

For 1080p users, the Medium preset at 286.2 FPS offers the best balance between visual quality and performance, as it provides headroom for any future GPU driver overhead or background processes. The Low preset at 389 FPS is unnecessary for most displays, and the jump from Medium to High costs 37.2 FPS for what is likely a marginal visual gain. The Ultra preset at 178.1 FPS is the best option for those who prioritize maximum fidelity, as it still exceeds 144Hz refresh rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 769th out of 1702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 55th percentile. This position is notable because the i5-13400F and RTX 3070 are not flagship components, yet they achieve results that put them ahead of many more expensive configurations. The ranking reflects the game's relatively modest requirements, which allow this mid-range pairing to compete effectively.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-13620H with an average score of 25201 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25365 (0.5% higher), and the AMD EPYC 9474F at 25103 (0.5% lower). These tiny deltas show that the i5-13400F is perfectly positioned among its peers, with no single rival offering a meaningful advantage. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT at 27985 (0.9% higher) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti at 27956 (1% higher), confirming that the RTX 3070 is also competitively placed.

The 769th rank of 1702 combos means that 933 tested combinations perform worse, while 768 perform better. This near-median placement is actually impressive given that the database includes many top-tier CPUs and GPUs, and it underscores that this combo offers balanced performance without any single component dragging down the overall result.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, based on the GA104 chip and Ampere architecture, provides 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. Its boost clock of 1725 MHz and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus deliver 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Barony, these specifications translate to the strong FPS numbers observed, with the GPU handling the graphical load efficiently across all tested resolutions.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS is more than sufficient for a roguelike, and the 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores provide future-proofing for any graphics enhancements. The measured FPS scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution shows that the RTX 3070's compute resources scale predictably with the game's graphical demands. At 4K Ultra, the 57.1 FPS result indicates the GPU is working near its maximum capacity, as the pixel fill rate of 165.6 GPixel/s is being heavily taxed.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for Barony at all settings, as evidenced by the lack of any min FPS data suggesting memory-related stuttering. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs and its PassMark G3D score of 22214 position it well above average, though the data shows that it cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. The RTX 3070's 220W TDP and 550W suggested PSU requirement indicate that this level of performance comes with moderate power demands, making it a practical choice for most desktop builds.