Barony

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers measured average frame rates in Barony that place this combination at rank 310 out of 1,702 tested combos. The data shows a system capable of very high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K performance that remains playable across all presets. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, resolution scaling, and settings recommendations based on the measured rows.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 20 MB of shared L3 cache and a 65 W TDP. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 21,914 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,093 in single-core, along with 11,209 in Geekbench multi-core and 2,333 in single-core. Passmark results show 25,783 in multi-thread and 3,723 in single-thread. These numbers place the CPU in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 88% of tested processors. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-12800H, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, AMD Ryzen 7 250, and Intel Core i7-13705H, all within a 0.2% delta of its average benchmark score. For Barony, a roguelike that typically relies on single-threaded game logic, the strong single-core performance (3,093 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures that the CPU will not bottleneck frame generation. The 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks, and the 4.70 GHz boost clock helps maintain high minimum frame rates. The launch MSRP is $196.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 7,168 shading units, 56 RT cores, and 224 tensor cores. It has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1,980 MHz, boost clock is 2,475 MHz, and memory runs at 1,313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). In benchmarks, it scores 4,627 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, 192,684 in Geekbench OpenCL, 179,271 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 29,995 in Passmark G3D. The GPU sits in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (delta -0.2%), AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (-0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro 580X (1.4%), and NVIDIA Tesla M40 (1.6%). For Barony, the 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's modest texture requirements, and the high memory bandwidth and boost clock allow the GPU to maintain high frame rates even at 4K. The GPU's TDP is 220 W, and the suggested PSU is 550 W. The launch MSRP is $599.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows how the combo scales across resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS is 525.6 at 1080p, 327.6 at 1440p, and 169.5 at 4K. At Medium, it is 385.9 at 1080p, 247 at 1440p, and 128.8 at 4K. At High, it is 335.9 at 1080p, 208.9 at 1440p, and 112 at 4K. At Ultra, it is 237.4 at 1080p, 151 at 1440p, and 82 at 4K. The pattern is consistent: as resolution increases, FPS drops significantly. For example, at Ultra, the FPS goes from 237.4 at 1080p to 151 at 1440p to 82 at 4K. This indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's performance is sufficient to feed the GPU even at 4K. At 1080p Low, the 525.6 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of generating a very high number of frames, and the GPU is not stressed. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p and 4K shows a clear GPU-bound behavior, as the frame rate drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count. For users with high-refresh monitors, the combo can easily exceed 144 FPS at 1080p and 1440p on most presets, while 4K requires a trade-off between visual quality and frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best preset depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, even Ultra delivers 237.4 FPS, which is well above any common refresh rate, so Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 1440p, Ultra still provides 151 FPS, which is above 144 Hz, so Ultra remains the best option. At 4K, Ultra drops to 82 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh displays. High at 4K gives 112 FPS, a substantial improvement over Ultra, while Medium gives 128.8 FPS. For 4K, High is the recommended preset because it offers a significant FPS increase over Ultra while likely maintaining most visual fidelity. Medium is a viable alternative for even higher frame rates. The data shows that the combo is capable of high frame rates at all resolutions, but the user must adjust settings at 4K to achieve smoother gameplay. Since Barony is a roguelike where responsiveness matters, prioritizing FPS over minor visual details is advisable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 310 out of 1,702 tested combinations in Barony. This places it in the upper tier of all tested systems, outperforming the majority of CPU-GPU pairings. The CPU's 88th percentile and GPU's 84th percentile align with this strong rank. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 237.4 FPS, which is higher than what many systems would produce. The rank of 310 out of 1,702 indicates that this setup is among the better-performing configurations for Barony. The combination of the i5-14400F's strong single-thread performance and the RTX 4070 SUPER's high bandwidth and compute power makes it a well-balanced choice for this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured average FPS is 237.4.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: The measured average FPS is 82.

Q: Which preset is recommended for 4K?

A: High, which gives 112 FPS, or Medium at 128.8 FPS, are better choices than Ultra's 82 FPS for smoother gameplay.

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

A: It ranks 310 out of 1,702.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance?

A: The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3,093.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The memory bandwidth is 504.2 GB/s.