Barony

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a performance profile in Barony that is heavily dictated by resolution and settings, with the data revealing a clear transition from CPU-bound territory at lower resolutions to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K. The measured frames per second (FPS) show that this combination is exceptionally fast, capable of triple-digit averages even at the most demanding settings. However, the scaling patterns between resolutions and quality presets provide a nuanced picture of where the bottleneck lies, and how each component contributes to the final result.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and clearly indicates the GPU becomes the limiting component at higher pixel counts. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 297.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 190.8 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 106.3 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 99.7 FPS, representing a 66.2% decrease from the 1080p figure. This steep decline is characteristic of a system where the RTX 3080 Ti's rendering throughput is increasingly saturated as pixel count multiplies, while the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced at Low settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS is a massive 466.6, which drops to 295.3 at 1440p and then to 153.3 at 4K. The 1080p result is notable because it suggests the CPU is nearing its limit, as the GPU is so fast that it can render frames faster than the processor can prepare them. This is supported by the fact that the 1080p to 1440p drop is only 36.7%, whereas the 1440p to 4K drop is 48.1%, indicating the GPU is becoming the primary constraint as resolution increases.

At Ultra settings, the trend continues but with lower absolute numbers. The average FPS at 1080p is 215.5, decreasing to 137.1 at 1440p and 71 at 4K. The 4K Ultra average of 71 FPS is the lowest measured result in the entire dataset, yet it remains comfortably playable. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra shows a 48.3% reduction, mirroring the pattern seen at other settings. This consistency suggests that the RTX 3080 Ti's performance ceiling is the dominant factor in determining frame rates as resolution climbs, regardless of the quality preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the clear performance driver in this pairing, especially at 4K. Its specifications include a GA102 chip built on Samsung's 8 nm process, with 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. The card operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The memory subsystem is substantial, featuring 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s. This high bandwidth is critical for feeding the GPU's 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance at high resolutions.

The benchmark data shows the GPU's percentile rank is 83 among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 41,224. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, which scores 41,441, a delta of -0.5%, meaning the RTX 3080 Ti is essentially on par with that higher-tier card in synthetic tests. The data indicates a tight cluster at this performance level, with the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 41,610 and the RTX 5070 at 41,687, both within a 1.1% delta. This places the RTX 3080 Ti in a competitive position, and its in-game results reflect this, as it maintains high frame rates even at 4K Ultra.

The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is sufficient for the demands of Barony, as the game does not appear to exceed this allocation at any measured setting. The memory type, GDDR6X, and the 384-bit bus width are key contributors to the card's ability to handle high-resolution textures and effects without suffering from bandwidth bottlenecks. The boost clock of 1665 MHz, while not exceptionally high, is consistent with Ampere architecture designs and allows the card to sustain its performance under load.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F serves as the supporting component, and its role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. This processor features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process, and it includes a shared L3 cache of 20 MB. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, which is modest, but its multi-threading capabilities are robust for a mainstream desktop part.

The CPU's benchmark results show a 3DMark max threads score of 7,307 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,279. Its single-thread performance is also strong, with a 3DMark single thread score of 960 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,301. The processor's percentile rank is 82 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,236. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13620H with an average score of 25,201, a delta of 0.1%, indicating they are virtually identical in overall performance.

In the context of Barony, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low settings, where the average FPS reaches 466.6. This is the only scenario where the frame rate is so high that it likely approaches the CPU's maximum frame output capacity. At 1080p High, the average is 297.1, which is still high but shows less strain on the processor. The fact that the FPS at 1080p Low is substantially higher than at 1080p High suggests that the GPU is not the main constraint at that resolution, and the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are capable of handling the game's logic and draw calls efficiently.

The boost clock of 4.60 GHz is important for maintaining high single-thread performance, which many games rely on. The data shows that as resolution increases, the CPU's role diminishes, and the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck. This is a classic sign of a balanced pairing where the CPU is powerful enough to avoid limiting the GPU at higher resolutions, but still becomes a factor at the lowest settings where the GPU is underutilized.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 475 out of 1,702 combos in Barony. This places it in the top 27.9% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing given the age of the GPU. The rank reflects the overall performance across all resolutions and settings, and it demonstrates that this combo is capable of delivering high frame rates in this game.

The combination's position in the rankings is influenced by both the CPU's and GPU's individual strengths. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking are both above average, and their pairing results in a system that is well-matched for this title. The data indicates that neither component is a clear weak link, as the FPS scaling follows predictable patterns based on resolution and settings.

The rank of 475 suggests that there are 474 other combos that score higher in Barony, which likely include newer, more expensive GPUs and CPUs. However, this combo still outperforms the majority of tested systems, and its measured FPS data confirms it can handle 4K Ultra at an average of 71 FPS, which is a solid result. The ranking is a holistic measure, and the consistency of performance across all settings contributes to its position.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 466.6 FPS, Medium produces 345.8 FPS, High produces 297.1 FPS, and Ultra produces 215.5 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is largely CPU-bound, especially at Low settings where the GPU is not the limiting factor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 295.3 FPS at Low, 219.3 FPS at Medium, 190.8 FPS at High, and 137.1 FPS at Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, but the system remains highly playable at all settings, with even Ultra maintaining an average above 130 FPS. The GPU begins to assert its influence more at this resolution, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep up.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 153.3 FPS at Low, 113.5 FPS at Medium, 99.7 FPS at High, and 71 FPS at Ultra. The 4K results show the GPU is fully engaged, and the frame rates are lower but still respectable. The Low setting at 4K produces an average of 153.3 FPS, which is higher than the 1440p Ultra result, highlighting the impact of settings on performance. The Ultra setting at 4K is the most demanding scenario, and the 71 FPS average is the minimum measured, yet it remains above the threshold for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 466.6, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 71, which is the lowest measured result in the dataset.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 475 out of 1,702 tested combinations in Barony.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS of 466.6 suggests the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU is capable of rendering frames faster than the processor can prepare them.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41,224 and a percentile rank of 83 among all GPUs.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25,236, which is 0.1% higher than its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H.