Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a broad performance envelope in Barony, a roguelike title from 2015. The data indicates this combination is capable of very high frame rates across most settings, though the upper limits of the GeForce RTX 3070 are consistently restrained by the Ryzen 5 4600G's processing power, particularly at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, the CPU’s role, and how this specific pairing ranks against other tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable pattern: as resolution increases, the average frame rate drops, but the rate of that drop changes character depending on the graphics settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 387.8 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 247.2 FPS, a reduction of roughly 36%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 129.9 FPS, another significant step down. This steep decline between 1080p and 1440p suggests that at the lower end of the resolution scale, the system is not solely bound by the GPU; the CPU is struggling to keep up with the high frame rate demands.

The scaling story changes when looking at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 175.8 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 110.3 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it reaches 60.4 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra (37%) is similar to the Low setting drop. However, the absolute frame rates are much lower, which means the load is shifting more decisively onto the GPU. The pattern suggests that the RTX 3070 is the primary limiting factor at 4K, especially with higher settings, where the gap between Low and Ultra becomes more pronounced.

The delta between Low and Ultra settings illustrates this point further. At 1080p, the difference is massive: 387.8 FPS at Low versus 175.8 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the difference is smaller in absolute terms but still significant: 129.9 FPS at Low versus 60.4 FPS at Ultra. This compression of frame rates at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is being saturated, reducing the impact of CPU-driven settings changes. The data strongly implies that for the most fluid experience, the RTX 3070 is the dominant bottleneck at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 4600G becomes a more significant constraint at 1080p where the GPU has more headroom.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. In the context of Barony, a game not known for demanding multi-threaded workloads, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The benchmark results for the processor, such as a 3dMark single-thread score of 726 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2653, provide context for its per-core performance. These scores, while not directly translating to in-game FPS, indicate that the CPU’s single-threaded throughput is a potential limiting factor.

The data supports this hypothesis. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 387.8 FPS, a number so high that it likely exceeds the point where the CPU can efficiently maintain frame pacing. The CPU's percentile ranking of 75th against all CPUs shows it is a solid performer, but it is not a top-tier part. The measured scores show that while it has decent multi-threaded capabilities (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593), its single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919) is more modest. In a game like Barony, which likely relies heavily on a single primary game thread, this single-thread strength is crucial.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 4600G’s average benchmark score of 17489 is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12450H (17475, 0.1% delta). It is slightly behind the Intel Core i3-14100T (17636, -0.8% delta) and the Intel Core i3-13100F (17665, -1% delta). These negligible percentage differences suggest that the overall processing power is in a similar class to these other chips. However, the in-game results show that the CPU is still a bottleneck at low resolutions, indicating that raw benchmark scores do not fully capture the specific demands of Barony's engine. The 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient, but the clock speed and IPC are the defining factors for this title's high-FPS scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this CPU and GPU combo in Barony?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 387.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G holding back the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: Yes, the data suggests a CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 387.8 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 60.4 FPS. The sharp performance drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings indicates the CPU is limiting the GPU's output.

Q: How does the performance scale from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 175.8 FPS at 1080p to 110.3 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 60.4 FPS at 4K. This shows a significant performance penalty at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 resolution, the difference is substantial. The system averages 247.2 FPS on Low settings, while dropping to 110.3 FPS on Ultra settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank compared to all other tested combinations in Barony?

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 771st out of 1702 tested combos for this game.

Q: How does the RTX 3070's performance compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 28238. It is 0.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (27985) and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (27956). It trails the AMD FirePro S7150 (28409) by -0.6% and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (28541) by -1.1%.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination in Barony.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 387.8 FPS. Moving up to Medium settings, the average drops to 288.2 FPS. High settings produce an average of 249.2 FPS. Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, still achieve a very playable 175.8 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear decline. Low settings average 247.2 FPS. Medium settings follow with 181.1 FPS. High settings average 158.3 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution produce an average of 110.3 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU is more heavily taxed. Low settings produce an average of 129.9 FPS. Medium settings drop to 93.6 FPS. High settings average 79.4 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K yield an average of 60.4 FPS, which is right at the standard target for console-like performance. This data shows a consistent scaling pattern where each step up in resolution or settings reduces the average frame rate, with the most significant absolute losses occurring at the higher end of the resolution spectrum.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations for Barony, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 holds a rank of 771 out of 1702 total combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, indicating that it is a capable pairing for this title. The percentile data for the individual components supports this: the CPU is in the 75th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. This suggests that, on average, this setup should perform better than a majority of other configurations.

However, the specific ranking of 771 out of 1702 (approximately the 45th percentile of combos) is lower than what the individual component percentiles might suggest. This discrepancy reinforces the analysis that the CPU is a limiting factor in this specific game. While the RTX 3070 is a strong GPU, its performance is being capped by the Ryzen 5 4600G in many scenarios, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where high frame rates are expected. The combination is more balanced at 4K Ultra, where the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, allowing the CPU to keep pace. The data indicates that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, but its ranking suggests that other combinations with more powerful CPUs would achieve higher average frame rates and a better overall position in the rankings.