Barony

# Barony with AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers an exceptionally smooth Barony experience across all tested resolutions, with frame rates ranging from 79 FPS at 4K Ultra to a staggering 494 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination ranks in the 82nd percentile of all tested system combos for this game, placing it at position 684 out of 3,717 total configurations. The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but transitions to a more balanced workload as resolution drops, making it a versatile choice for both high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and cinematic 4K play.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a predictable curve, but the magnitude of the drop varies significantly by settings preset. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 333 at 1080p to 210 at 1440p, then to 110 at 4K — a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The Low preset shows a similar pattern: 494 FPS at 1080p, 329 at 1440p, and 172 at 4K, representing a 65% decline. This consistency suggests that resolution scaling is the dominant factor, with the GPU's rendering load increasing roughly in proportion to pixel count.

The Medium preset tells a slightly different story, with average FPS of 388 at 1080p, 245 at 1440p, and 128 at 4K — a 67% drop from 1080p to 4K. Ultra settings exhibit the steepest relative decline: 239 FPS at 1080p, 151 at 1440p, and 79 at 4K, a 67% reduction. The fact that all presets lose approximately two-thirds of their performance when moving from 1080p to 4K indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed uniformly, with no single preset causing an unexpected bottleneck.

At 4K, the gap between Low (172 FPS) and Ultra (79 FPS) is 93 FPS, showing that the GPU has considerable headroom even at the highest pixel count. The 4K Medium reading includes a minimum FPS of 109 and maximum of 147, suggesting some frame-time variance during complex scenes, but the average of 128 FPS remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The scaling behavior strongly indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting component at 4K, while the CPU begins to play a more significant role as resolution decreases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 (Renoir) architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process with 9,800 million transistors. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz provide solid single-thread performance, as evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 726 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,919. Multi-threaded performance is respectable for a 6-core part, with Cinebench R23 multicore reaching 13,593 and 3DMark max-threads scoring 4,889.

In Barony, a roguelike title, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the 1080p results. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 494 FPS, which is extraordinarily high and suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with frames at a rate far exceeding typical display refresh rates. However, the gap between 1080p Low (494 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (239 FPS) is 255 FPS, indicating that while the CPU can handle high frame rates, the GPU's workload at Ultra settings creates a significant differential. The 1080p Medium reading includes a minimum of 330 FPS and maximum of 446 FPS, showing that the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery even with a 116 FPS spread.

The Ryzen 5 4600G's 8 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game's demands. The processor's 65 W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it an accessible choice, but its 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is not a top-tier performer. In this pairing, the CPU's 12 threads and 4.20 GHz boost clock appear adequate for Barony's roguelike mechanics, which typically rely more on single-thread performance than massive parallelism. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1,430 and 4-thread score of 2,732 highlight the processor's strength in lightly-threaded workloads, which aligns well with the game's computational profile.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 684th out of 3,717 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the top 18.4% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, demonstrating that the processor does not significantly hamper the graphics card's performance in this title. The GPU itself ranks in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43,223, while the CPU sits at the 71st percentile with an average score of 17,507.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark performance include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (average score 43,262, just 0.1% higher) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (average score 43,667, 1% higher). The RTX 4070 SUPER's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 205,624 confirm its position as a high-tier graphics solution. For the CPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (average score 17,482, 0.1% lower) and Intel Core i3-14100T (average score 17,648, 0.8% higher), indicating that the Ryzen 5 4600G performs near the expected level for its class.

The combo rank of 684 out of 3,717 suggests that many configurations with more powerful CPUs achieve higher frame rates, but the practical impact in Barony is minimal given the already high FPS figures. At 1080p High, the system produces 333 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all gaming monitors. Even at 4K Ultra, the 79 FPS average remains playable, meaning the combo's ranking reflects diminishing returns rather than any fundamental performance limitation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured results provides a detailed picture of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 3840x2160, the system delivers 110 FPS on High, 172 FPS on Low, 128 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 109 and maximum of 147), and 79 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show a clear hierarchy, with Low being 93 FPS faster than Ultra, and Medium sitting 18 FPS above High.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales upward substantially. High settings yield 210 FPS, Low reaches 329 FPS, Medium achieves 245 FPS (minimum 208, maximum 282), and Ultra produces 151 FPS. The 1440p Medium result includes the largest min-max spread among all readings at 74 FPS, suggesting more scene complexity variation at this resolution. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 178 FPS, compared to 93 FPS at 4K, indicating that the GPU has more headroom at lower pixel counts.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across all presets. High settings deliver 333 FPS, Low hits 494 FPS, Medium reaches 388 FPS (minimum 330, maximum 446), and Ultra achieves 239 FPS. The 1080p Low result of 494 FPS is the highest reading in the entire dataset, approaching the theoretical limit of what the CPU-GPU combination can produce. The 1080p Medium min-max range of 116 FPS is the largest relative spread, indicating that frame pacing varies noticeably during intense gameplay moments.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a 123 FPS drop (333 to 210), while the 1440p to 4K transition at High costs another 100 FPS (210 to 110). This linear degradation suggests consistent GPU utilization across resolutions. For Ultra settings, the drops are 88 FPS (239 to 151) and 72 FPS (151 to 79) respectively, showing that the highest preset scales more efficiently as resolution increases, likely due to the GPU becoming fully saturated at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides an excellent balance, delivering 210 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate displays while maintaining visual quality. The 4K High setting at 110 FPS is also viable for players prioritizing resolution over maximum frame rates.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 239 at 1080p to 79 at 4K, a reduction of 160 FPS or approximately 67%. This indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the pixel count quadruples while the frame rate falls to roughly one-third.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G limiting the RTX 4070 SUPER's performance?

A: The benchmark results suggest minimal CPU limitation. At 1080p Low, the system produces 494 FPS, which is exceptionally high and demonstrates the CPU can feed frames rapidly. However, the CPU's 71st percentile ranking versus the GPU's 83rd percentile indicates some theoretical headroom remains untapped in CPU-bound scenarios.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset is the only settings level with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 4K, the minimum is 109 FPS and maximum is 147 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 208 to 282 FPS, and at 1080p, it spans 330 to 446 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This configuration ranks 684th out of 3,717 total combos tested in Barony, placing it in the top 18.4% of all systems. The GPU ranks in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Barony?

A: Yes, the data shows playable frame rates at 4K across all presets. The lowest recorded average is 79 FPS at Ultra settings, which remains above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The 4K Medium setting provides a comfortable 128 FPS average with a minimum of 109 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the highest frame rates possible, the 1080p Low preset delivers 494 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of any mainstream monitor and ideal for competitive play or extreme refresh-rate displays. However, this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. At 1080p, the Medium preset at 388 FPS offers a strong compromise, providing enhanced visuals while maintaining frame rates that exceed all but the most extreme display capabilities. The 1080p Ultra setting at 239 FPS still delivers exceptional smoothness and maximizes image quality for players with 240 Hz monitors.

At 1440p, the High preset at 210 FPS is the standout recommendation, offering a 100 FPS advantage over Ultra while maintaining high visual quality. This setting is ideal for 1440p 165 Hz or 240 Hz displays, as it comfortably saturates those refresh rates. The Medium preset at 245 FPS provides additional headroom for frame time consistency, with measured minimums of 208 FPS ensuring no noticeable stutter. The Ultra preset at 151 FPS remains viable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum frame rates, though the 59 FPS gap between High and Ultra may be noticeable on high-refresh-rate panels.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 110 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance, suitable for 120 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 128 FPS offers a safer margin above 60 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS, making it the recommended choice for consistent 4K gameplay. The Ultra preset at 79 FPS is playable but falls short of 120 Hz displays, making it suitable only for 60 Hz panels or players who prioritize maximum graphical detail. The Low preset at 172 FPS provides the highest 4K frame rates but sacrifices too much visual quality for most players. Across all resolutions, the data indicates that the High preset consistently delivers the best experience, providing roughly double the frame rate of Ultra settings while maintaining a reasonable visual standard.