Barony

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER produces a strong showing in Barony, a roguelike title where frame rates are generally high across the tested configurations. The combo sits at rank 1194 out of 1702 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all systems analyzed. This position is influenced by the CPU's high percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's solid, though not top-tier, performance tier. The data indicates a balanced system capable of delivering smooth gameplay at most settings, with the primary bottleneck shifting based on resolution and graphical load.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1194 out of 1702 tested combinations reflects a system that is competent but not at the absolute forefront of performance for this title. The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a high-performing processor, scoring in the 89th percentile against all CPUs, which positions it well above the majority of processors tested. This strong CPU foundation is complemented by the RTX 2060 SUPER, which sits in the 63rd percentile against all GPUs, indicating a mid-to-upper tier graphics solution.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 35355 places it in close competition with several modern rivals. The Intel Core i5-14400 is nearly identical in performance, with a delta of just 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core i7-13800H is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i9-12900HX and Intel Core i5-13600T are also extremely close, with deltas of 0.2% and 0.3% respectively. This clustering suggests that for Barony, the specific CPU model matters less than the overall platform capability, as all these processors deliver similar computational headroom.

For the GPU, the RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score of 19774 is closely matched by its nearest rivals. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN is 0.3% higher, and the RTX 2070 is 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro K5200 and Tesla K40m trail by 0.8% and 1.3% respectively. This tight grouping indicates that in practical gaming scenarios, these graphics cards will produce very similar frame rates, with the RTX 2060 SUPER holding its own within this performance band.

FAQ

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Barony?*

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF and RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1194th out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems analyzed for this game.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile compared to all other processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores in the 89th percentile against all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its closest GPU rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN is 0.3% higher, the RTX 2070 is 0.5% higher, while the Quadro K5200 and Tesla K40m are 0.8% and 1.3% lower respectively.

Q: What are the measured frame rates at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 133.8.

Q: Is the frame rate higher at 1440p Low or 4K High settings?

A: The frame rate at 2560x1440 Low is 181.9 FPS, which is substantially higher than the 60.8 FPS recorded at 3840x2160 High settings.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 63rd percentile against all GPUs, showing it performs better than a majority of graphics cards but is not in the top tier.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions, with the GPU becoming the dominant limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings, ranging from 133.8 FPS at Ultra to 289.8 FPS at Low. This suggests that at this resolution, the system has ample headroom, and the CPU is likely the primary driver of performance, especially at lower graphical settings where the GPU load is reduced.

Moving to 1440p, the average FPS drops but remains very playable. The High setting yields 116.5 FPS, while Low produces 181.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p High (184.1 FPS) to 1440p High (116.5 FPS) is a reduction of approximately 37%, which is significant but expected as the pixel count increases by 78%. This indicates that the GPU is beginning to take on a more substantial role, though the CPU still provides enough performance to avoid severe bottlenecks.

At 4K (3840x2160), the impact of the GPU becomes much more pronounced. The High setting achieves 60.8 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p High result. The Ultra setting falls to 40.9 FPS, a 69% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result. These substantial declines show that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component at this resolution, as the sheer number of pixels overwhelms the GPU's capabilities. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread performance is no longer the deciding factor; instead, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth constrain the frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four quality settings. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak capabilities. Low settings produce an average of 289.8 FPS, Medium achieves 215.5 FPS, High reaches 184.1 FPS, and Ultra settles at 133.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is highly capable at 1080p, with even the most demanding settings remaining well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings still deliver a very high 181.9 FPS, Medium produces 135.1 FPS, High maintains a strong 116.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 81.7 FPS. This resolution represents a sweet spot for the combo, as all settings remain comfortably playable, and the frame rates are high enough to support high-refresh-rate monitors. The data shows a consistent scaling pattern, with each increase in settings reducing FPS by a predictable margin.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low settings achieve 94.3 FPS, which is still respectable, but Medium drops to 67.9 FPS, High falls to 60.8 FPS, and Ultra dips to 40.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is a 57% reduction in FPS, highlighting the significant cost of higher graphical fidelity at this resolution. For players targeting 4K, the data suggests that Medium or High settings are the practical ceiling for maintaining a consistent 60 FPS experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER plays a critical role in determining the combo's performance in Barony, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is sufficient for the game's texture and geometry demands at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the memory subsystem and compute resources become strained, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops.

The GPU's clock speeds are set at a base of 1470 MHz and a boost of 1650 MHz. These clocks, combined with 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs, deliver a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s. These specifications translate to solid rasterization performance, which is the primary workload for Barony, a roguelike that does not heavily utilize ray tracing or DLSS. The GPU's FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS is adequate for the game's shader complexity.

The GPU's benchmark results show a balanced profile across different APIs. The PassMark G3D score of 16462 is the most relevant for gaming, while the DirectX 12 score of 61 and DirectX 11 score of 130 indicate varying levels of API optimization. The GPU's performance in the 63rd percentile against all GPUs means it is outclassed by higher-tier cards, but it remains a capable option for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The data confirms that for Barony, the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor at 4K, while at lower resolutions, the CPU's strong performance allows the GPU to operate near its full potential.