Barony

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers exceptional performance in Barony, with the data showing a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher resolutions but reveals significant CPU overhead at 1080p. The combination ranks in the top 13.3% of all tested configurations, placing 226th out of 1702 combos, which confirms this is a high-end pairing capable of maxing out the game’s visuals while maintaining high frame rates. The benchmark results indicate that users can expect a smooth experience across all settings, though the scaling patterns reveal where the bottleneck shifts depending on the chosen resolution and preset.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting component as pixel count increases. At Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 250.2 at 1920x1080 to 156.7 at 2560x1440, a 37.4% reduction, and then further to 85.2 at 3840x2160, representing a 65.9% total drop from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical for a game where the rendering load scales directly with resolution, and the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the data demands without causing a memory-related bottleneck.

At Low settings, the same trend is even more pronounced. The average FPS drops from 552.9 at 1080p to 349 at 1440p and then to 182.2 at 4K. The 1080p Low result of 552.9 FPS is extraordinarily high, suggesting that at this resolution and preset, the CPU is struggling to keep up with the GPU’s output, as the frame rate is likely limited by the Core i7-12700KF’s processing speed rather than the graphics card’s capabilities. The 4K Low figure of 182.2 FPS is still very playable, but the massive gap between 1080p and 4K at Low settings highlights how the GPU headroom is consumed by the higher pixel count.

The Medium and High settings follow similar trajectories. At Medium, the average FPS goes from 409.8 at 1080p to 260 at 1440p and 138 at 4K. At High, it goes from 350 at 1080p to 222.9 at 1440p and 117 at 4K. The consistent pattern across all presets shows that Barony scales predictably with resolution, and the RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant factor in determining performance at 1440p and above, while the CPU takes a more active role at 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the central component driving the high frame rates observed in the data, particularly at 1440p and 4K. The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, paired with 7680 shading units and a 192-bit memory bus, delivers a measured bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is more than adequate for Barony, as the data shows no signs of a VRAM capacity limit even at the highest Ultra preset, where the average FPS remains above 85 at 4K.

The boost clock of 2610 MHz and base clock of 2310 MHz contribute to the GPU’s raw compute power, which is reflected in its PassMark G3D score of 31624 and its overall benchmark average of 44900, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU’s performance is competitive with its nearest rivals, as the data shows it is only 0.6% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which scores 45152, and 1.5% behind the Intel Arc A730M, which scores 45592. It is also 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which scores 44195.

The GPU’s 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, along with 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, indicates that it has substantial headroom for the game’s rendering demands. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 85.2 is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, showing that the RTX 4070 Ti is not fully saturated at this setting. The data suggests that the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, but it still provides a very high level of performance that would be difficult for most other cards to match.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data clearly indicates that the Ultra preset provides the best overall experience for users with this combo, as it delivers high frame rates at all tested resolutions while maximizing visual quality. At 1080p, the Ultra preset produces an average FPS of 250.2, which is more than sufficient for any display, and the jump to High settings only increases this to 350 FPS, a difference that is unlikely to be perceptible on most monitors. The drop to Medium yields 409.8 FPS, and Low produces 552.9 FPS, but these higher frame rates come at the cost of reduced visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset maintains an average FPS of 156.7, which is still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many modern monitors. The High preset offers 222.9 FPS, but the visual improvement from Ultra is often worth the 30% reduction in frame rate. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 85.2 FPS, which is still playable, but users with high-refresh-rate 4K displays may prefer the High preset, which offers 117 FPS, a 37.3% improvement over Ultra.

The data shows that the High preset is the sweet spot for 4K gaming, as it provides a significant frame rate boost over Ultra while still maintaining a high level of visual detail. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates over visual quality, the Low preset at 1440p offers 349 FPS, which is an extraordinary number, but this comes at the expense of nearly all graphical effects. Given the GPU’s capabilities, the Ultra preset is recommended for most users, with High being a viable alternative for 4K displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 226th out of 1702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the top 13.3% of all configurations. This high ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, as neither component is severely bottlenecking the other in most scenarios. The combo’s performance is particularly impressive given that the GPU is in the 85th percentile of all GPUs and the CPU is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs.

The ranking suggests that this pairing is well-suited for Barony’s engine, which appears to benefit from both strong single-threaded performance and high GPU throughput. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 3984 and its Geekbench single-core score of 2526 indicate strong per-core performance, while the GPU’s high compute capabilities ensure that frame rates remain high even at demanding resolutions. The data shows that this combo outperforms the vast majority of alternatives, making it a reliable choice for users seeking a high-end experience in this game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF plays a crucial role in ensuring that the GPU is not held back, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU’s processing speed becomes the limiting factor. The CPU’s 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, provide substantial processing power, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28979 and single-core score of 4091. The 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache help to reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game logic and physics.

At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS of 552.9 is likely near the CPU’s maximum output, as the GPU is far from being the bottleneck at this low graphical load. The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 34092 and its 3DMark max threads score of 9983 indicate that it can handle heavily threaded workloads, but the high frame rates in Barony suggest that single-threaded performance is also critical. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 35355 places it just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400, which scores 35336, and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-13800H, which scores 35416.

The data shows that the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, as the frame rate scaling with resolution follows the GPU’s expected performance curve. However, at 1080p, the CPU’s role becomes more pronounced, with the gap between Low and Ultra settings being much larger than at higher resolutions. This indicates that the Core i7-12700KF is more than capable of feeding the RTX 4070 Ti at most settings, but users seeking the absolute highest frame rates at 1080p may find the CPU to be the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across all settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 250.2 at Ultra settings to 552.9 at Low settings. The Medium preset delivers 409.8 FPS, while the High preset achieves 350 FPS. These numbers show that even at the highest visual quality, the combo easily exceeds 240 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate 1080p displays.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 156.7 at Ultra, 222.9 at High, 260 at Medium, and 349 at Low. The 1440p results are still exceptionally high, with even the Ultra preset maintaining a frame rate above 144 FPS, which is the refresh rate of many gaming monitors.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 85.2 at Ultra, 117 at High, 138 at Medium, and 182.2 at Low. The 4K Ultra result is above 60 FPS, providing a smooth experience, while the High preset offers a more comfortable margin at 117 FPS. The Low preset at 4K still delivers 182.2 FPS, which is remarkable for a 4K resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 552.9, measured at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 85.2, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears to be the limiting factor, as the frame rate at Low settings (552.9 FPS) is likely near the CPU’s maximum output, given the GPU’s high capabilities.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 226th out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the top 13.3%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti is 0.6% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile in average benchmark score, with scores of 44900 and 45152, respectively.

Q: How much does the average FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 350 at 1920x1080 to 117 at 3840x2160, a 66.6% reduction.