Barony

Barony is a roguelike title from 2015, and the benchmark data for the Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER places this combination at rank 143 out of 1702 tested combos. This puts the setup comfortably within the top 8.4% of all configurations evaluated for this game, indicating a very high-performing pairing that should handle the game's demands with substantial headroom. The ranking reflects the synergy between the two components, where neither is likely to be a significant bottleneck at the tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 143 out of 1702 is a strong indicator of top-tier performance. This means that roughly 91.6% of all recorded configurations for Barony are slower than this specific setup. The data suggests that this pairing is positioned for high-refresh-rate gameplay, as the measured frame rates are exceptionally high across most resolutions and settings. The rank is a holistic measure, but the FPS data confirms that the system is not struggling with the game's workload. It is a placement that speaks to the raw capability of both the CPU and GPU, and the data shows that the combination is well-balanced for this title, avoiding the pitfalls of a major bottleneck that would drag the rank down.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It features a substantial 33 MB of shared L3 cache. In the context of Barony, a game that is not particularly known for heavy multi-threaded scaling, the high boost clock is likely more critical than the sheer core count. The single-core performance is stellar, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6287. This suggests that the CPU can handle the game's primary logic thread with ease, ensuring that frame times remain consistent and the GPU is fed with data without delay. The multi-core capabilities, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44534, are proof of its overall processing power, but for this specific game, the single-thread speed is the primary driver of CPU-related performance. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus is 96, which places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 70074 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which has an average score of 70104 and a deltaPct of 0.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and comes with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz. This is a high-end card, as indicated by its percentileVsAllGpus of 88, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. In Barony, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows that the GPU is capable of massive frame rates, but the scaling from Low to Ultra settings indicates where its limits are pushed. For instance, at 4K, the average FPS drops from 198.5 on Low to 89.6 on Ultra, showing that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at that resolution. The GPU's average benchmark score of 53610 is closely matched by its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, which has a score of 53489 and a deltaPct of 0.2, indicating that the 4080 SUPER is only 0.2% faster in synthetic benchmarks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the system delivers extraordinary frame rates. On Low settings, it achieves an average of 595.9 FPS, which confirms the CPU's and GPU's ability to process frames at an incredible rate. Moving to Medium settings yields 444.4 FPS, and High settings still produce 381.2 FPS. Even on Ultra, the system maintains an average of 273.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as the GPU is not being taxed enough to be the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 377.5 FPS, Medium averages 278 FPS, and High averages 241.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is still well above the 144Hz refresh rate threshold for most monitors, with an average of 170.3 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable decrease in performance, but the system remains more than capable of driving high-refresh-rate displays at this resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The Low preset still delivers a very playable 198.5 FPS, and Medium averages 143.5 FPS. The High preset drops to 127.2 FPS, which is still smooth for most gaming scenarios. The Ultra preset brings the average down to 89.6 FPS, which is the only tested configuration that dips below the 100 FPS mark. This is the point where the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the demands of 4K Ultra are substantial. The data shows a clear trend: the system is overkill for 1080p and 1440p, but provides a solid, high-refresh-rate experience at 4K with adjusted settings.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination is ranked 143rd out of 1702 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 8.4% of all configurations.

Q: How does the CPU's single-core performance influence the game's results?

A: The CPU has a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6287, which is critical for Barony. The high boost clock of 5.60 GHz ensures the game's primary logic thread is processed quickly, preventing the CPU from bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the system fail to maintain over 100 FPS?

A: The only measured configuration that dips below 100 FPS is at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average frame rate is 89.6 FPS. All other tested resolutions and settings maintain an average of at least 127.2 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its closest rival?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, has an average score of 53489, which means the 4080 SUPER is 0.2% faster in that specific benchmark.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate on Low settings is 377.5 FPS, while on Ultra settings it is 170.3 FPS. This represents a significant performance drop of 207.2 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest settings preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1920x1080 resolution?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings, reaching up to 595.9 FPS on Low. This indicates that the GPU is not being fully utilized, and the CPU's single-core performance is the primary factor driving these high frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display refresh rate and resolution preference. For 1920x1080 displays, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 273.1 FPS, which far exceeds any monitor's refresh rate. Users can enjoy maximum visual fidelity without any performance concerns. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also provides an excellent experience, with an average of 170.3 FPS, which is still above the standard 144Hz refresh rate. This is the recommended preset for 1440p. For 3840x2160, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 127.2 FPS. This is a significant improvement over the Ultra preset's 89.6 FPS, making High the better choice for a smooth, high-refresh-rate 4K experience. If a user has a 120Hz or 144Hz 4K monitor, the High preset is the clear recommendation, while the Medium preset at 143.5 FPS could be used for slightly higher visual quality if the display has a higher refresh rate. The Low preset is generally unnecessary for this hardware, as the higher presets already deliver exceptional performance.