Barony

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves a combo rank of 1637 out of 3717 tested combinations in Barony. This places the pairing in the 44th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 56% of configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this game. The rank reflects a mid-pack position, not a top-tier or bottom-tier result. Given that the RTX 5060 is a current-generation GPU and the Ryzen 5 2600 is an older six-core processor, the ranking suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor in many scenarios, pulling the overall combo down from what the GPU alone might achieve.

The data shows a clear stratification: at 1080p, the combo produces very high frame rates that approach or exceed 300 FPS on lower settings, but at 4K Ultra the average drops to 55 FPS. This wide spread indicates that the combo's ranking is heavily influenced by resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the 363 FPS average is exceptional, but at 4K Ultra the 55 FPS average is merely playable. The combo rank of 1637 reflects the aggregate across these varied conditions, and the percentileVsAllCpus of 75 for the CPU and percentileVsAllGpus of 72 for the GPU suggest that both components are above average individually, yet their combined performance in Barony lands near the middle of the pack.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 brings 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. These specifications matter for Barony because the game's frame rates scale significantly with settings, and the GPU's memory subsystem and clock speeds determine how quickly textures and geometry are processed.

Looking at the measured data, the RTX 5060's role becomes clearer. At 4K High, the combo produces 76 FPS average, while at 4K Low it jumps to 120 FPS. The difference between these settings is 44 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is capable of handling Barony at 4K but that higher settings impose a measurable cost. The GPU has 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s. These numbers translate to a card that can push substantial pixel throughput, which is evident in the 1080p Low result of 363 FPS.

The GPU's 5 nm process node from TSMC with 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die contributes to its efficiency. The 145 W TDP is modest for the performance delivered, and the PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for the 8 GB framebuffer. In the context of Barony, the RTX 5060 appears to be underutilized at lower resolutions, where the CPU becomes the bottleneck, but at 4K the GPU's capabilities are more fully exercised. The nearest rivals to the RTX 5060 in average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon 860M at 26401 (0.3% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26421 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT at 26011 (1.2% lower), placing the RTX 5060 squarely in a competitive mid-range segment.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Barony?

A: The data shows that 1080p delivers the highest frame rates, with an average of 363 FPS at Low settings. At 1440p, the average drops to 229 FPS on Low, and at 4K it falls to 120 FPS on Low. For the smoothest experience, 1080p is the optimal choice.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5060 has an avgBenchmarkScore of 26331. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401 (0.3% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553 (0.8% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011 (1.2% lower).

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 a bottleneck for the RTX 5060 in Barony?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 363 FPS, which is extremely high. However, the CPU's average benchmark score of 21484 places it near the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (21440, 0.2% higher) and Intel Core i9-11900H (21367, 0.5% higher). The CPU's six cores and twelve threads at base 3.40 GHz and boost 3.90 GHz are sufficient for high frame rates, but the GPU likely has headroom at lower resolutions.

Q: What settings preset gives the highest FPS at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces an average of 120 FPS, Medium produces 89 FPS, High produces 76 FPS, and Ultra produces 55 FPS. Low is the only preset that exceeds 100 FPS at 4K.

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

A: At 1080p High, the average is 231 FPS. At 1440p High, it is 146 FPS. At 4K High, it is 76 FPS. This represents a drop of 155 FPS from 1080p to 4K, which is a 67% reduction.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the components in this combo?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has a launch MSRP of $199. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has a launch MSRP of 299 USD.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Barony spans three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 363 FPS, Medium yields 270 FPS with a minimum of 229 FPS and maximum of 310 FPS, High yields 231 FPS, and Ultra yields 166 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop of 197 FPS, which is a 54% reduction, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces an average of 229 FPS, Medium produces 170 FPS with a minimum of 145 FPS and maximum of 196 FPS, High produces 146 FPS, and Ultra produces 105 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 124 FPS, or 54%, which mirrors the percentage drop seen at 1080p. This consistency suggests that the performance scaling with settings is uniform across resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers an average of 120 FPS, Medium produces 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 102 FPS, High produces 76 FPS, and Ultra produces 55 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 65 FPS, or 54%, which again matches the pattern. The minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution, with 229 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate that even the lowest frame rates remain playable, though the 4K Medium minimum of 76 FPS is close to the 4K High average of 76 FPS.

The data shows that the combo is capable of exceeding 300 FPS at 1080p Low, but the maximum recorded FPS is 310 at 1080p Medium, and the maximum at 1440p Medium is 196 FPS, while at 4K Medium it is 102 FPS. These maximums reflect the GPU's ability to handle bursts of rendering work, but the averages are what matter for sustained gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance between performance and visual quality. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 270 FPS average with a minimum of 229 FPS, which is far above the threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p Medium, the average is 170 FPS with a minimum of 145 FPS, which remains highly playable. At 4K Medium, the average is 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS, which is still acceptable for most players.

The High preset is a strong alternative for those prioritizing visual fidelity. At 1080p High, the average is 231 FPS, at 1440p High it is 146 FPS, and at 4K High it is 76 FPS. The 4K High average of 76 FPS is exactly at the minimum of the 4K Medium preset, indicating that High settings push the combo to its limits at that resolution. For players with 1440p monitors, High provides a smooth experience, while 4K players might prefer Medium to maintain a higher frame rate buffer.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for players who prioritize maximum visual quality over frame rate. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 166 FPS, which is still playable, but at 1440p Ultra it drops to 105 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 55 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured scenario where the average drops below 60 FPS, making it the least desirable option for competitive or fast-paced gameplay. The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates at 363 FPS at 1080p and 120 FPS at 4K, sacrifices visual quality and is better suited for players who prioritize maximum responsiveness.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. It has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Its benchmark scores include a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1248 and singlecore of 157.3, a Geekbench multicore of 5648 and singlecore of 1154, and a Passmark multithread score of 13160.

In the context of Barony, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 363 FPS, which is likely CPU-bound because the RTX 5060 is capable of much higher frame rates. The CPU's average benchmark score of 21484 places it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (21440, 0.2% higher) and Intel Core i9-11900H (21367, 0.5% higher). The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 2239 indicates decent per-core performance, but the older Zen architecture may limit the maximum frame rates achievable at lower resolutions.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and 4,800 million transistors on a 213 mm² die from GlobalFoundries at 12 nm process node reflect its 2018 release date. While the CPU is still active in production, its performance is modest compared to newer processors. In Barony, the CPU's impact is likely to be more pronounced at 1080p where the GPU can render frames quickly, and less impactful at 4K where the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The measured FPS drop from 1080p Low (363 FPS) to 4K Low (120 FPS) suggests that the CPU can support high frame rates but the GPU's workload limits the upper bound at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important characteristics of this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 363 at 1080p to 229 at 1440p and 120 at 4K. This represents a 39% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 67% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear; the drop from 1440p to 4K is 109 FPS, which is larger than the 134 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p. This indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases.

At High settings, the average FPS drops from 231 at 1080p to 146 at 1440p and 76 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 85 FPS (37%), and from 1440p to 4K is 70 FPS (48%). The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 67%, which matches the Low preset scaling. This consistency across settings suggests that the resolution scaling is primarily GPU-bound, as the RTX 5060's rendering workload scales with pixel count.

At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 166 at 1080p to 105 at 1440p and 55 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 61 FPS (37%), and from 1440p to 4K is 50 FPS (48%). The 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS is the lowest measured value, and the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is again 67%. The uniformity of the 67% reduction across all settings presets indicates that the limiting component at higher resolutions is the GPU, as the CPU's workload does not scale with resolution in the same way.

The data shows that the combo is most balanced at 1440p, where the FPS values range from 105 at Ultra to 229 at Low. At 1080p, the CPU appears to be the limiting factor for Low and Medium presets, as the GPU could likely push beyond 363 FPS if not constrained. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the frame rates drop consistently with increasing resolution. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum FPS of 76, which is the same as the average at 4K High, suggesting that the GPU is working at its capacity at that resolution and settings combination.