Barony

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT produces a mid-pack result in Barony, ranking 733rd out of 1,702 tested combinations. This places the combo in the 43rd percentile of all tested systems, a position that reflects balanced but not class-leading performance. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 73rd percentile among all graphics cards, suggesting the pairing is well-matched for this roguelike title, where the measured frame rates indicate the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 733 out of 1,702 tested configurations places it squarely in the middle of the database. This is not a top-tier result, but it is far from a weak showing. The data indicates that this pairing delivers consistent frame rates across all tested settings, with the average FPS figures suggesting a system capable of handling the game's demands without significant bottlenecks. The CPU's strong standing, with an average benchmark score of 35,355, is nearly identical to its nearest rivals; it sits just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400 and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-13800H. The GPU, with an average score of 30,097, is effectively tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, showing a delta of 0%.

This near-parity with rival components means the combo's overall rank is driven by how the two parts interact in Barony specifically. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,979 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 34,092, provide ample headroom for the game's logic. However, the results suggest that the GPU's raw throughput, particularly its FP32 performance of 35.17 TFLOPS, is what ultimately defines the frame rate ceilings at higher settings. The rank indicates that while many systems outperform this combo, a substantial number also fall behind, making it a dependable mid-field option for this title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the defining component for Barony's visual output. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the texture and geometry loads typical of a roguelike. The GPU's boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz are notable; the game clock represents the sustained frequency during typical gaming workloads. The architecture, RDNA 3.0 on a 5 nm process from TSMC, includes 3,456 shading units and 54 ray accelerators, though Barony does not heavily utilize ray tracing.

The data shows a clear pattern: as settings increase from Low to Ultra, the average FPS drops consistently, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low (132.1 FPS) and Ultra (59.3 FPS) is a 55% reduction in frame rate. This steep scaling points to the GPU's pixel throughput and texture rate becoming saturated. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 22,547 places it in the 73rd percentile, and its performance is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (0% delta), making it a predictable performer. The 8-pin power connectors and 245 W TDP indicate the hardware is designed for sustained load, which aligns with the measured results showing no catastrophic frame drops, though min FPS data was not recorded.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo compare to the Intel Core i5-14400 in overall CPU performance?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35,355, which is only 0.1% higher than the i5-14400's 35,336. The two processors are effectively identical in aggregate computing power.

Q: Is the GPU's memory bandwidth a limiting factor in Barony?

A: The RX 7700 XT provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth via its 192-bit bus. Given that the FPS drops by over half when moving from Low to Ultra at 4K, the data suggests the memory subsystem is stressed at higher settings, though not catastrophically.

Q: What is the performance delta between this GPU and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?

A: The RX 7700 XT's average benchmark score is 30,097, while the RTX 5060 scores 30,109. The delta is 0%, meaning they are statistically tied in overall GPU benchmarks.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance affect the game?

A: The CPU has a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,043 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,526. These scores are high enough that the game's frame rates at 1080p, which reach 392 FPS on Low, are not CPU-limited.

Q: At which resolution does the combo fail to maintain 60 FPS?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 59.3, which falls just below the 60 FPS threshold. At High settings on the same resolution, it rises to 84.7 FPS.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1440p or 4K?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 111.5 (Ultra) to 247.5 (Low). At 3840x2160, the range is 59.3 (Ultra) to 132.1 (Low). The 1440p results are consistently higher, showing the GPU has more headroom at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings tiers. At 1920x1080, the combo excels, with the Low setting producing an average of 392 FPS, which drops to 294.6 FPS on Medium, 250.7 FPS on High, and 178.6 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is rarely constrained, with even the most demanding settings delivering well above the refresh rate of most monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear scaling pattern. The Low setting averages 247.5 FPS, Medium drops to 185.9 FPS, High to 160.6 FPS, and Ultra to 111.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 136 FPS, a 55% reduction, mirroring the pattern seen at 4K. At 3840x2160, the results become more moderate: Low averages 132.1 FPS, Medium 96.9 FPS, High 84.7 FPS, and Ultra 59.3 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS, indicating a hard limit for this combo when maximum visual fidelity is enabled at that resolution.

The data shows a consistent hierarchy: for every resolution, the FPS order is Low > Medium > High > Ultra. The gaps between settings are not uniform, however. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 97.4 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 72.1 FPS. At 4K, the Low-to-Medium gap is 35.2 FPS, and the High-to-Ultra gap is 25.4 FPS. This suggests that the GPU's performance scales non-linearly with settings, with diminishing returns at lower quality presets.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals how the system's components share the workload. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across all settings is 279 FPS. At 2560x1440, the average drops to 176.4 FPS, a 36.8% reduction. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 93.3 FPS, representing a 66.6% drop from 1080p. This scaling is steeper than the pixel-count increase would suggest if the CPU were the bottleneck, indicating the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution rises.

Specifically, the FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36.8%, while the pixel count increases by 77.8%. If the system were purely GPU-bound, the FPS would drop proportionally to the pixel count, but it does not. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is partially constraining the frame rate, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. At 1440p, the GPU becomes more dominant, and at 4K, it is almost entirely the limiting component. The data at 4K shows that even on Low settings, the FPS (132.1) is lower than the 1080p Ultra result (178.6), confirming that resolution has a more significant impact than settings on the GPU's workload.

This pattern is typical of a balanced mid-range pairing where neither component is drastically overpowered. The CPU's high multi-thread scores, such as the 12,171 in Cinebench R20, ensure it does not bottleneck at lower resolutions, but the GPU's 12 GB memory buffer and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth become saturated at higher resolutions. The result is a system that is highly capable at 1080p and 1440p, but requires settings adjustments to maintain smooth performance at 4K. The measured data indicates that for a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, the High preset (84.7 FPS) is a safe choice, while Ultra pushes the system to its limits.