Barony

Barony, a roguelike from 2015, presents an interesting benchmark scenario for the combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT. The measured data reveals a system capable of extremely high frame rates, even at demanding resolutions, indicating that this pairing is well-suited for the game's engine. The performance envelope is wide, spanning from over 350 FPS at 1080p Low to just over 50 FPS at 4K Ultra, giving a clear picture of how settings and resolution dictate the experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Barony?

A: The combination ranks 837 out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of all tested hardware pairings for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700KF compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The average benchmark score is 35355. This places it virtually tied with the Intel Core i5-14400, which has an average score of 35336 and a deltaPct of 0.1, and the Intel Core i9-12900HX, which scores 35289 with a deltaPct of 0.2. It is slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-13800H, which scores 35416 with a deltaPct of -0.2.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this hardware combination?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 358.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is significantly higher than the next tier, which is 269.7 FPS at Medium settings.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the system fail to maintain a 60 FPS average?

A: The system drops below a 60 FPS average only at 3840x2160 (4K) resolution with Ultra settings, where it produces an average of 52.9 FPS. All other tested configurations maintain an average above 77 FPS.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between the Low and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the difference is substantial. The Low preset achieves 228.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 104.4 FPS. This represents a drop of 123.8 FPS, or roughly 54%, when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking compared to all other GPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has a percentile rank of 79, meaning it performs better than 79% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 35327.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the primary driver of visual fidelity in this configuration. Its memory configuration includes 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. This memory subsystem is crucial for handling the texture and asset loads required at higher resolutions and detail settings. The GPU's clock speeds are also a defining factor, with a base clock of 2150 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz, alongside a game clock of 2495 MHz. These high clock rates contribute directly to the raw processing power that drives the high frame rates seen in the benchmark results.

The GPU's performance in this game is substantial, as evidenced by its ability to push high average frame rates even at 4K resolution. For instance, at 3840x2160 with High settings, it achieves 77.7 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's compute power, rated at 13.31 TFLOPS FP32, is more than adequate for Barony's engine at lower settings. However, the scaling from Low to Ultra settings shows that the GPU is the limiting factor when visual demands increase. At 4K, the frame rate drops from 120.5 FPS on Low to 52.9 FPS on Ultra, a clear sign that the GPU is being saturated by the increased workload. The GPU's position in the market, with a percentile rank of 79, suggests it is a strong performer for this era of games, and the data confirms this for Barony specifically.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience balances high frame rates with visual quality. For players with high refresh rate monitors at 1920x1080, the High preset is the recommended starting point. It delivers an average of 231.6 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay, while offering a significant visual upgrade over the Medium preset's 269.7 FPS and Low preset's 358.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution still provides excellent performance at 163.3 FPS, so it is a viable option for those who prioritize visual detail above all else.

At 2560x1440, the High preset again provides the best balance. The 143.8 FPS average is high enough for fast-paced action and maintains a comfortable margin above the 104.4 FPS of the Ultra preset. The Medium preset offers a higher frame rate at 170.8 FPS, but the step up to High is likely worth the small performance cost for improved image quality. The Low preset at 228.2 FPS is unnecessary for most users unless they are targeting extremely high refresh rates. For 4K gaming on a 60 Hz display, the High preset is the clear choice, delivering 77.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, making it less desirable for a consistently smooth experience, while Medium and Low offer higher frame rates but with reduced visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a complete matrix of average frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high. The Low preset yields an average of 358.4 FPS, the Medium preset yields 269.7 FPS, the High preset yields 231.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset yields 163.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is rarely constrained, and even the most demanding preset is far above the threshold for competitive play.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates remain very strong but show a more pronounced impact from the increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 228.2 FPS, Medium averages 170.8 FPS, High averages 143.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 104.4 FPS. The scaling here is consistent and predictable. At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K resolution become clear. The Low preset still manages an impressive 120.5 FPS, but the higher presets see significant reductions. Medium averages 89.6 FPS, High averages 77.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 52.9 FPS. The data shows a clear gradient of performance, with every step up in either resolution or settings resulting in a measurable decrease in average frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the nature of the system's bottleneck. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 358.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 228.2 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 120.5 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a decrease of 237.9 FPS from 1080p to 4K, or a roughly 66% reduction. This significant drop indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases, as the sheer number of pixels to render grows exponentially.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more dramatic. The average frame rate drops from 163.3 FPS at 1080p to 104.4 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 52.9 FPS at 4K. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings results in a 51.5 FPS drop, showing that the combination of high resolution and maximum visual fidelity pushes the GPU to its limits. The data suggests that while the Intel Core i7-12700KF, which has a single-thread benchmark score of 1043, is powerful enough to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT becomes the primary limiter at 4K. The consistent and rapid decline in FPS with increasing resolution is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload outpaces the GPU's processing capabilities.