Barony

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Barony, securing a strong position within the database. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings indicate that this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gameplay, even at demanding 4K resolutions. This analysis breaks down the specific data points to understand where this combo excels and how its components contribute to the overall experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combo holds the 583rd position out of 2935 tested combinations in our database for Barony. This places it in the top 19.9% of all systems tested, which is a very strong result for a modern, high-performance pairing. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the two components; neither is a significant bottleneck for this particular game, allowing the system to consistently deliver high frame rates.

To contextualize this rank, we can look at the individual component standings. The CPU, an Intel Core Ultra 5 245, has an average benchmark score of 48995 and sits in the 90th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in terms of overall processing power are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (average score 49196, -0.4% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (average score 49228, -0.5% delta), and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (average score 48698, +0.6% delta). This shows the CPU is performing within a tight performance band of some very capable processors, making it a solid foundation for the combo.

Similarly, the GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, has an average benchmark score of 40377 and is in the 82nd percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (+0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (+0.8% delta), which are professional-grade cards. The combination of a top-decile CPU and a high-percentile GPU creates a synergistic platform that translates directly into the impressive in-game performance we see in the measured FPS data. The high combo rank is a direct result of this synergy, ensuring that the system can push high frame rates without one component holding the other back.

FAQ

Q: What is the best performance setting for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and RTX 5070 combo at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields an average of 229 FPS. For the absolute highest frame rates, the Low preset achieves 501 FPS, but for a balance of visual quality and speed, the High preset provides a very smooth 320 FPS average.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Barony?*

A: Yes, the data shows it can. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves an average of 105 FPS on High settings and 76 FPS on Ultra settings. Even the most demanding preset keeps the game well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995. This is within a very narrow margin of its nearest rivals: it is -0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, -0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, and +0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H. It is also 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K.

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is in the 82nd percentile against all GPUs in our database, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards tested.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the difference is noticeable. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 235 FPS, while the High preset averages 202 FPS. The Medium preset also has a recorded minimum FPS of 200, which is very close to the High preset's average.

Q: Does the 4K Ultra preset create a bottleneck for this system?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at 4K Ultra. The average FPS drops from 165 at Low to 76 at Ultra, a massive 54% reduction, which indicates the increasing graphical load is significantly taxing the GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Barony reveals a classic pattern of scaling as resolution increases, pointing directly to the GPU as the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions. By examining the average FPS at each resolution for a given preset, we can see the cost of rendering more pixels.

For the High preset, the average FPS scales from 320 at 1080p to 202 at 1440p, a 37% reduction in frame rate. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the average FPS drops from 202 to 105, a further 48% reduction. This dramatic decrease is a clear indicator that the RTX 5070's rendering workload is increasing significantly with each step up in resolution.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced with the Ultra preset. The system delivers 229 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 145 FPS at 1440p (37% reduction) and then plummets to 76 FPS at 4K (48% reduction). This consistent halving of performance with each resolution increase, especially from 1440p to 4K, demonstrates that the game is heavily dependent on the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth at higher pixel counts.

Conversely, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. The jump from 320 FPS at 1080p High to 501 FPS at 1080p Low suggests that at lower graphical settings, the CPU is more capable of feeding frames to the GPU, and the frame rate ceiling is being pushed higher. However, the fact that the frame rate does not scale linearly with the reduced graphical load shows that the CPU still plays a supporting role in maintaining high performance. The data strongly suggests that for this combo, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the component that dictates performance as resolution scales up, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 provides enough headroom to avoid being a major bottleneck at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo's performance across all common gaming resolutions and settings.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: The average FPS is 501, with no minimum or maximum recorded. This is the highest frame rate in the entire dataset, indicating a very CPU-light scenario.
• Medium: The average FPS is 372, with a minimum of 317 and a maximum of 428. This shows a solid step down from Low but still extremely high performance.
• High: The average FPS is 320, with no minimum or maximum recorded. This is a very strong result for a high-quality preset.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 229, with no minimum or maximum recorded. This remains exceptionally smooth and well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: The average FPS is 316, with no minimum or maximum recorded. This is a significant drop from the 1080p Low score, showing the impact of increased resolution.
• Medium: The average FPS is 235, with a minimum of 200 and a maximum of 270. The minimum FPS here is very high, indicating consistent performance.
• High: The average FPS is 202, with no minimum or maximum recorded. This is still a fantastic result for 1440p gaming.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 145, with no minimum or maximum recorded. This preset maintains a frame rate that is ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: The average FPS is 165, with no minimum or maximum recorded. This shows that even at 4K, the combo can deliver very high performance on lighter settings.
• Medium: The average FPS is 123, with a minimum of 104 and a maximum of 141. The minimum FPS of 104 ensures a smooth experience even in demanding scenes.
• High: The average FPS is 105, with no minimum or maximum recorded. This is a solid result for 4K High settings, comfortably above the 60 FPS standard.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 76, with no minimum or maximum recorded. This is the most demanding configuration, but it remains playable and smooth.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 plays a central role in this combo's performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear correlation between the GPU's workload and frame rates. The card features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of memory bandwidth that is crucial for handling the textures and data at 4K resolutions.

The GPU's core clocks are a key factor. The base clock is 2325 MHz, which boosts up to 2512 MHz. This high boost clock allows the card to maintain high throughput in compute-heavy scenes. The performance at 4K Ultra (76 FPS average) compared to 4K Low (165 FPS average) shows a 54% performance drop, which is a direct result of the increased load on the GPU's shaders, ROPs, and memory system. The card has 6144 shading units and 80 ROPs, and the data suggests that at Ultra settings, these are being fully utilized.

The GPU's overall strength is supported by its benchmark scores. It scores 29137 in Passmark G3D and 15787 in Passmark GPU Compute, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in raw compute score are the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (+0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (+0.8% delta), showing it is a high performer. The RTX 5070's performance in this game indicates that it is the dominant component, and its capabilities are the ceiling for the combo's performance at 4K. The near-doubling of FPS when moving from Ultra to Low at 4K reinforces that the game is GPU-bound at that resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 provides the processing foundation for this combo. While the GPU is the main driver of frame rates at high resolutions, the CPU's capability ensures that it does not bottleneck the system, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom. The CPU features 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This high boost clock is critical for single-threaded performance, which is often a major factor in game logic and draw call processing.

The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks confirms its strength. It scores 32924 in Cinebench R23 Multi-Core and 4648 in Cinebench R23 Single-Core. This strong single-core score is likely a key reason why the combo can achieve 501 FPS at 1080p Low settings; the CPU is able to process the game's instructions quickly enough to feed the GPU at a very high rate. The CPU is in the 90th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (-0.5% delta), are comparable in overall performance, showing it is a top-tier processor.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when looking at the scaling from 1080p to 1440p. The frame rate drop on High settings from 320 FPS to 202 FPS is significant, but it is not as drastic as the drop seen from 1440p to 4K. This suggests that the CPU is still keeping pace at 1440p, and the GPU is beginning to take on more of the load. The fact that the frame rate at 1080p Low is 501 FPS, compared to 229 FPS at 1080p Ultra, shows that the CPU can deliver very high frame rates when graphical load is low. This indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor for this game in most scenarios, and can support the GPU effectively across all settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and RTX 5070 combo depend on the user's priority: maximum frame rate or maximum visual fidelity, and their display's refresh rate.

For 1920x1080 displays, the Ultra preset is highly recommended. With an average of 229 FPS, it provides a flawless experience on any high-refresh-rate monitor, including 240Hz panels. If a user has a 360Hz monitor, the High preset at 320 FPS would be a better choice to fully utilize that display's capabilities. The Low and Medium presets offer even higher frame rates (501 and 372 FPS, respectively) and are suitable for competitive play where every millisecond counts, but the visual compromise is significant.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains an excellent choice. The average of 145 FPS is smooth and immersive. The High preset, at 202 FPS, is the best option for users with 165Hz or 240Hz monitors, as it stays well above the refresh rate ceiling. The Medium preset also provides a very high average of 235 FPS and a minimum of 200 FPS, making it a superb choice for high-refresh-rate gaming, though the visual quality difference from High is noticeable.

For 3840x2160, the High preset is the sweet spot. With an average of 105 FPS, it provides a great balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset is also viable, with an average of 76 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS target for a smooth console-like experience. The Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin at 123 FPS, which is ideal for 120Hz 4K displays. For users with 144Hz or higher 4K monitors, the Low preset at 165 FPS is the only way to approach those refresh rates, but it sacrifices most visual enhancements.

In summary, the Ultra preset is recommended for 1080p and 1440p gaming due to the system's ability to maintain high frame rates. At 4K, the High preset offers the best overall experience, balancing sharp visuals with a high frame rate. Users with top-tier high-refresh displays can adjust settings down to Low to maximize FPS.