Barony

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a remarkably strong performance in Barony, placing this combination in the top tier of tested systems. With a combo rank of 326 out of 1702 tested combinations, this setup sits in the 81st percentile, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of other hardware pairings in this roguelike title. The data shows a system capable of delivering exceptionally high frame rates across all resolutions, with performance remaining fluid even at demanding 4K Ultra settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of Barony's high frame rates, equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU's architecture, Ada Lovelace, features a boost clock of 2475 MHz, which demonstrably translates into raw throughput in this game. Across all measured settings, the GPU's capability is evident; at 1080p Low settings, the average FPS reaches an extraordinary 522, indicating that the card is far from being a bottleneck at this resolution.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its standing. With a Passmark G3D score of 29995 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627, the RTX 4070 SUPER ranks in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, shows a negligible delta of -0.2%, meaning these two cards are virtually identical in average benchmark score. This high level of performance is directly reflected in the game's results; for instance, at 1440p Ultra, the card maintains an average of 150.1 FPS, showing that even the most demanding settings are handled with ease. The GPU's 7168 shading units and 224 texture mapping units provide the computational muscle needed for the particle effects and procedural generation common in roguelike titles.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-12700KF complements the GPU with substantial processing power, featuring 12 cores (with 20 threads) and a boost clock of up to 5.00 GHz. This Alder Lake processor, built on Intel's 10 nm process, provides the high single-thread performance that Barony's logic and world simulation require. The processor's benchmark results are exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28979 and a single-core score of 4091, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs.

In terms of relative performance, the i7-12700KF is closely matched with its nearest rivals. It shows a delta of just 0.1% compared to the Intel Core i5-14400, and a 0.2% delta versus the Intel Core i9-12900HX. This indicates that in CPU-bound scenarios, the i7-12700KF is on par with these other high-end processors. The high L3 cache of 25 MB shared across the cores helps reduce memory latency, which is critical for maintaining stable frame pacing in a game with frequent loading of new areas. While the GPU handles the rendering, the CPU's 20 threads ensure that the game's background calculations, such as enemy AI and item generation, do not cause frame drops, allowing the high FPS numbers to remain consistent.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings is 237.5, indicating this combo can handle maximum settings well above the 144Hz refresh rate common in gaming monitors.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems in Barony?

A: This specific combination of Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 326th out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the top 19% of all systems tested.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, as the average FPS drops from 522 at 1080p Low to 171.8 at 4K Low, a reduction of 67%, while the CPU's performance remains constant.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the GPU versus all other GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER ranks in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 42576 is nearly identical to that of the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which shows a delta of only -0.2%.

Q: How does the CPU's multicore performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The i7-12700KF's average benchmark score is 35355, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14400's score of 35336, showing they are effectively tied in performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 326 out of 1702 tested combinations in Barony. This placement is significant because it demonstrates that the pairing is well-balanced for this specific game. The rank suggests that the system outperforms 1376 other tested combos, which is a substantial majority. Given the high frame rates measured, the rank reflects a setup that is far more capable than what is necessary for smooth gameplay in this roguelike title.

This ranking is likely driven by the exceptional performance of both components. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking and the GPU's 84th percentile ranking combine to create a system that excels in both the logical and rendering aspects of the game. For context, the system is positioned far above the median combo, and the measured FPS data confirms that the hardware is utilized effectively. The system's ability to maintain an average of 107.3 FPS at 4K High settings confirms its high ranking, as many systems would struggle to reach playable frame rates at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

Analyzing the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear shift in the system's bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves an average of 522 FPS, but this drops to 330.5 FPS at 1440p and further to 171.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 67% decrease in performance from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. Similarly, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 332.3 at 1080p to 211.9 at 1440p and finally to 107.3 at 4K, a reduction of 68%.

This significant drop as resolution increases indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's workload remains relatively constant across resolutions, so the dramatic FPS decline is attributed to the increased pixel count that the RTX 4070 SUPER must render. The data shows that the GPU is powerful enough to handle the game's demands at 1080p and 1440p with ease, as evidenced by the high frame rates, but the 4K resolution pushes the GPU to its limits. The scaling pattern is consistent with a system where the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU is more than sufficient to keep up with the game's logic at any resolution.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is recommended, as the system still delivers an average of 237.5 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most gaming monitors. This allows players to experience the game with maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. At 1440p, the High preset offers a balanced experience with an average of 211.9 FPS, providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium while still maintaining a very high frame rate.

For 4K gaming, the High preset is the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 107.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target for a smooth experience, while the Ultra preset drops to 76.6 FPS, which is still playable but does not provide a substantial visual improvement over High. The Medium preset at 4K (125.6 FPS) is also a viable option for those prioritizing frame rate over visual detail. The data clearly shows that the system is capable of handling High settings at 4K, making it the recommended choice for the best balance of image quality and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The average FPS ranges from a low of 237.5 on Ultra to a high of 522 on Low. The Medium preset achieves 389.6 FPS, while High reaches 332.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that even at the highest settings, the system is not challenged at this resolution, and the CPU is likely the limiting factor due to the extremely high frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains outstanding. The Ultra preset delivers 150.1 FPS, High achieves 211.9 FPS, Medium reaches 247.1 FPS, and Low hits 330.5 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance drop of approximately 30-40% depending on the settings, which is expected given the increased pixel count. At 3840x2160, the system still maintains high playability. The Low preset averages 171.8 FPS, Medium achieves 125.6 FPS, High delivers 107.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 76.6 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that the RTX 4070 SUPER is a capable 4K card for this game, with even the most demanding settings remaining above the 60 FPS threshold.