Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER produces an exceptionally high-performance result in Barony, a roguelike title from 2015. The benchmark data shows that this combination delivers frame rates that far exceed display refresh rate requirements at every tested setting, with the CPU emerging as the primary bottleneck only at the lowest resolutions. This analysis walks through the measured performance data, examining how the system scales across resolutions, where it ranks among tested configurations, and what the numbers indicate about the roles of the GPU and CPU in this specific game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop tells a clear story about which component is limiting performance. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces an average of 494 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that figure to 377 FPS, a reduction of roughly 24%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 197 FPS, which is another 48% reduction from the 1440p result. This steep decline from 1440p to 4K indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU is likely the limiting factor at 1080p where the frame rate ceiling is approached.

The scaling behavior changes when examining higher settings presets. At Medium settings, the 1080p average is 443 FPS, the 1440p average is 280 FPS, and the 4K average is 146 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 37%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is approximately 48%. This consistent pattern across settings suggests that the rendering load scales predictably with pixel count, and the RTX 4080 SUPER’s capabilities are being exercised more fully as resolution increases.

At Ultra settings, the frame rates are lower overall but follow the same trend: 273 FPS at 1080p, 172 FPS at 1440p, and 90 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that drops below the 100 FPS threshold, indicating that even this high-end GPU faces challenges with maximum quality at the highest resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is substantial, from 494 FPS down to 273 FPS, a difference of 221 FPS or about 45%. This spread narrows at higher resolutions, with the 4K Low to Ultra range spanning from 197 FPS to 90 FPS, a spread of 107 FPS.

The data indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is never fully saturated at 1080p, as even the most demanding preset produces 273 FPS, which is likely beyond what the Ryzen 5 4600G can sustain in CPU-bound scenarios. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows the GPU beginning to take on more of the workload, and the 4K results demonstrate where the GPU’s raw compute and memory bandwidth become the deciding factors in final frame output.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination holds the rank of 364 out of 3,717 tested combos for Barony. This places it in the top 10% of all configurations, which is notable given that the CPU is a mid-range 4000-series part while the GPU is a high-end 40-series flagship. The rank reflects the game’s relatively light CPU demands, allowing the RTX 4080 SUPER to dominate the performance picture even when paired with a less powerful processor.

The percentile position of 71 for the Ryzen 5 4600G across all CPUs indicates that it outperforms roughly 71% of tested processors in general benchmark suites. However, in Barony, the combo’s rank of 364 out of 3,717 suggests that the game is particularly forgiving of CPU limitations, as the Ryzen 5 4600G’s six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to keep the GPU fed at most settings. The GPU’s percentile of 86 across all GPUs is higher than the CPU’s percentile, which aligns with the expectation that the graphics card is the stronger component in this pairing.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores shows a tight grouping. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17,482, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 4600G’s 17,507 average. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17,395, a 0.6% deficit. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17,614, which is 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17,648, a 0.8% advantage. These margins are small enough that within Barony’s frame rates, the differences would be imperceptible, reinforcing that the GPU is the dominant factor in this combo’s ranking.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and boosts to 2550 MHz, with memory clocked at 1438 MHz for an effective 23 Gbps data rate. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory sits on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s.

These specifications translate directly into the Barony results. The high pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s allow the GPU to handle the game’s rendering demands with substantial headroom. The FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS is more than sufficient for a roguelike title from 2015, which does not push modern GPU architectures to their limits. The 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in this game, as Barony does not feature ray-traced effects or DLSS-based rendering.

The GPU’s memory configuration is another factor in the measured performance. The 16 GB capacity is ample for any settings at 4K, and the 736.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and frame buffer operations do not become bottlenecks. The benchmark results show that even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains a 90 FPS average, which indicates that the memory subsystem is keeping pace with the GPU’s compute capabilities. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54,209 places it in the 86th percentile, and its nearest rivals—the RTX 4080 at 54,247 (-0.1%), Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 (-1.1%), RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55,698 (-2.7%), and Radeon 8060S at 55,757 (-2.8%)—are all within a few percentage points, showing that the 4080 SUPER performs consistently with its class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 494, which is the fastest measured result across all configurations. Medium settings produce 443 FPS average, with a minimum of 376 FPS and a maximum of 509 FPS. High settings yield 381 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 273 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 221 FPS, demonstrating that the settings preset has a significant impact even at a resolution where the CPU is likely limiting performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease but remain extremely high. Low settings average 377 FPS, Medium settings average 280 FPS with a minimum of 238 FPS and maximum of 322 FPS, High settings average 240 FPS, and Ultra settings average 172 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from about 24% at Low settings to 37% at High settings, indicating that the GPU is taking on more workload as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still impressive but shows the GPU’s limits. Low settings average 197 FPS, Medium settings average 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS and maximum of 168 FPS, High settings average 126 FPS, and Ultra settings average 90 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 100 FPS, and the minimum FPS of 124 at 4K Medium suggests that frame time consistency remains solid even when the GPU is heavily loaded. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra represents a drop of 404 FPS, or roughly 82%, which highlights the substantial rendering cost of 4K resolution with maximum quality settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, every preset delivers well above 240 FPS, so the choice comes down to visual quality versus raw frame rate. Ultra settings at 1080p produce 273 FPS, which is still high enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor, making Ultra the recommended choice for 1080p users who prioritize image quality without sacrificing performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 240 FPS average, which is exactly at the threshold for 240 Hz displays. Medium settings provide 280 FPS, offering additional headroom for competitive play, while Ultra drops to 172 FPS, which remains smooth but may not satisfy users with very high refresh rate monitors. For 1440p, High settings strike the best balance, providing a high frame rate with the visual benefits of reduced aliasing and improved textures over Medium.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. High settings produce 126 FPS, which is suitable for 120 Hz displays, while Ultra drops to 90 FPS, which is acceptable for 90 Hz or 100 Hz monitors but may be borderline for 120 Hz panels. Medium settings at 146 FPS offer a better frame rate with a modest visual compromise, and the minimum FPS of 124 at Medium indicates good consistency. For 4K, High settings are recommended for users with 120 Hz displays, while those prioritizing frame rate over visuals should consider Medium. The Low preset is not recommended at any resolution above 1080p, as the frame rate gains over Medium or High do not justify the significant loss in visual quality.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 4000-series desktop processor based on the Zen 2 architecture with the Renoir codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It features six cores and twelve threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory bandwidth is rated at 51.2 GB/s with dual-channel support, and the processor includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics.

In Barony, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU, but it still influences the results at lower resolutions. The 3DMark benchmarks show a single-thread score of 726 and a max-thread score of 4,889, indicating that the CPU’s single-thread performance is modest by modern standards. The Cinebench R23 scores of 1,919 for single-core and 13,593 for multi-core reflect a processor that is competitive in its class but not exceptional. The Geekbench scores of 1,460 single-core and 6,637 multi-core align with these results.

The passmark benchmarks provide additional context: the multithread score is 15,992, and the single-thread score is 2,653. These numbers suggest that the CPU can handle the game’s logic and entity updates without becoming a severe bottleneck, but the 1080p results show that it does limit frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system produces 494 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame output capability. If a stronger CPU were paired with the RTX 4080 SUPER, the 1080p frame rates might be higher, but the differences would be negligible for most users.

The CPU’s percentile of 71 across all CPUs indicates it is a mid-tier performer, and its nearest rivals are all within 1% of its average benchmark score. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 17,482 (0.1% lower), Intel Core 7 150U at 17,395 (0.6% lower), Ryzen 3 8300GE at 17,614 (0.6% higher), and Core i3-14100T at 17,648 (0.8% higher) all fall within a narrow band. In Barony, the differences between these CPUs would be imperceptible, as the game’s frame rates are primarily determined by the GPU at 1440p and 4K resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Barony?*

A: The highest measured average is 494 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER the bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly from 197 FPS at Low to 90 FPS at Ultra, indicating the GPU is the limiting component at this resolution.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G scores 17,507, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17,482), 0.6% higher than the Intel Core 7 150U (17,395), 0.6% lower than the Ryzen 3 8300GE (17,614), and 0.8% lower than the Core i3-14100T (17,648).

*Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested CPU-GPU combinations in Barony?*

A: This combo ranks 364th out of 3,717 tested combinations, placing it in the top 10% of all configurations.

Q: Which settings preset is recommended for 2560x1440 resolution?

A: High settings produce 240 FPS average, which is ideal for 240 Hz displays, making it the recommended preset for most 1440p users.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080, the frame rates range from 494 FPS at Low to 273 FPS at Ultra, and the modest single-thread performance of the Ryzen 5 4600G suggests it is the limiting factor at this resolution.