Barony

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers exceptional performance in Barony, a roguelike title that is clearly not demanding on modern hardware. The measured data shows this combination achieving frame rates well beyond the refresh rates of most displays at every tested resolution and settings preset. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, the hardware roles, and the optimal settings for this specific configuration.

FAQ

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

A: The combo ranks 536 out of 1702 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 47282. It is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-13700KF, which scores 47334, showing a negligible difference of -0.1%. It is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900F and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS recorded in the benchmark data?

A: The highest average frame rate is 450.1 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the benchmark data?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 69 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU appear to be the limiting factor at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests the CPU is likely the primary limiter at lower resolutions. The jump from 1080p Low (450.1 FPS) to 1440p Low (286.6 FPS) is a 36% reduction, and the jump to 4K Low (146.8 FPS) is a 67% reduction, indicating the GPU becomes more stressed as resolution increases.

Q: What is the GPU's general performance percentile compared to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 sits in the 80th percentile against all GPUs, indicating it is a high-performing card, though not in the top tier.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-end Ampere architecture card with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. Its core clocks are set at 1440 MHz base and 1710 MHz boost. This hardware configuration proves more than sufficient for Barony.

The benchmark results show the GPU's performance scaling is heavily influenced by resolution. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the card produces 130 FPS. Moving to 4K Ultra, the average drops to 69 FPS, a significant 47% reduction. This indicates that while the card handles 1440p effortlessly, the demands of 4K Ultra push it to its limits, landing it at a playable but less comfortable frame rate. At lower settings, the GPU has even more headroom; the data shows 4K Low producing 146.8 FPS, which is more than double the 4K Ultra result. This demonstrates that the RTX 3080’s raw compute power is the dominant factor in achieving high framerates at higher resolutions, where the game becomes more GPU-bound.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration of an Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 536 out of 1702 tested combos in Barony. This places the system in the 68th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning it outperforms the majority of systems benchmarked for this title. However, the rank also indicates that many other combinations are capable of similar or higher performance, likely due to the game's low system requirements.

The CPU's general benchmark score is 47282, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i9-12900F (47081) and 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 4364P (47131). The GPU's average benchmark score is 35787, which is 0.9% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (36101). While these are general synthetic scores, they help contextualize the hardware's capabilities. In Barony specifically, the combo's rank shows that this pairing provides a strong foundation, with the bottleneck often shifting to the game's engine or the chosen settings rather than the hardware itself.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 450.1 FPS
• Medium: 334.4 FPS
• High: 288.9 FPS
• Ultra: 204 FPS

At 1080p, the system delivers extraordinary performance. Even at Ultra settings, the average FPS of 204 is exceptionally high. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a performance cost, with Ultra being 55% slower than Low, but all presets are far beyond what any standard display can utilize.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 286.6 FPS
• Medium: 212.3 FPS
• High: 178.8 FPS
• Ultra: 130 FPS

At 1440p, the system remains supremely capable. The Ultra preset still produces an average of 130 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming. The difference between Low and Ultra is a 55% performance drop, mirroring the 1080p scaling.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 146.8 FPS
• Medium: 109.4 FPS
• High: 95.7 FPS
• Ultra: 69 FPS

At 4K, the demands on the GPU become apparent. The Ultra preset drops to 69 FPS, which is a playable but less fluid experience compared to lower resolutions. The Low preset manages a very good 146.8 FPS, showing the GPU's raw power. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 53%, consistent with other resolutions.

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern. Across all resolutions, moving from Low to Ultra incurs roughly a 53-55% performance penalty. This indicates that the settings presets are well-balanced and that the GPU is the primary scaling factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target display and user preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity.

For users with a 4K (3840x2160) display, the High preset offers the best balance, providing an average of 95.7 FPS. This is a significant improvement over the 69 FPS of Ultra and maintains a high level of visual quality. The Medium preset at 109.4 FPS is also a strong choice for those who prioritize frame rate, while the Low preset at 146.8 FPS is ideal for competitive or high-refresh-rate play, though it will sacrifice visual detail.

For 1440p (2560x1440) displays, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. The average of 130 FPS is high enough to take full advantage of most high-refresh-rate monitors (typically 144Hz or 165Hz) while delivering maximum visual quality. If a user prefers even higher frame rates for a 240Hz display, the High preset at 178.8 FPS is an excellent alternative.

At 1080p (1920x1080), the system is so powerful that the Ultra preset is the only meaningful choice. The 204 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all 1080p monitors, so there is little reason to lower the settings for performance gains. Users with a 360Hz monitor could consider the High preset at 288.9 FPS, but the visual fidelity loss is likely not worth it for most.

In summary, the data suggests selecting the highest settings preset that still meets your target frame rate. For this configuration, that often means using Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, and High at 4K for a 60-100 FPS experience.