Barony

# Barony — AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a performance profile in Barony that is heavily dependent on resolution and settings, with the data showing a clear transition from CPU-bound behavior at lower resolutions to GPU-bound behavior at 4K. This pairing ranks 1775th out of 2935 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, but the measured frame rates reveal a system capable of smooth play at most settings, with notable headroom at 1080p and a sharp drop-off when pushing Ultra at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows that Barony's performance scales dramatically as resolution increases, with the most significant frame rate collapse occurring between 1440p and 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the system delivers 302 FPS, which drops to 191 FPS at 1440p and then to 100 FPS at 4K—a reduction of 66.9% from 1080p to 4K at the Low preset. This scaling pattern suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is the limiting component, as the frame rate remains extremely high and does not appear constrained by the GPU's pixel throughput.

For High settings, the scaling is similar but slightly less steep: 193 FPS at 1080p, 122 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K, representing a 66.8% drop from 1080p to 4K. The Medium preset shows the same trend with 225 FPS at 1080p, 142 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K, a 67.1% reduction. These consistent percentages across settings indicate that resolution scaling is uniform regardless of quality level, pointing to a predictable relationship between pixel count and frame rate.

The Ultra preset exhibits the most severe scaling, with 138 FPS at 1080p dropping to 87 FPS at 1440p and then to 46 FPS at 4K—a 66.7% decline from 1080p to 4K. Interestingly, the percentage drop is similar across all settings, suggesting that the limiting factor shifts from CPU to GPU in a consistent manner as resolution increases. The 4K Ultra result of 46 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below 60 FPS, indicating that this combination is not suitable for maximum quality at 4K in Barony.

The data reveals that between 1080p and 1440p, the FPS drop averages around 37-39% across settings, while the drop from 1440p to 4K averages around 47-48%. This asymmetry suggests that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as a bottleneck at higher resolutions, with the 4K results showing the RTX 5050's limitations more clearly. The 1080p numbers, particularly the 302 FPS Low result, indicate that the Ryzen 5 4600G can feed the GPU well beyond what most displays can show, making the CPU the primary limiter at that resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is adequate for Barony's measured results, as the game does not appear to exceed the 8 GB capacity at any tested resolution or setting. The GPU's boost clock of 2572 MHz and base clock of 2317 MHz provide the computational horsepower that drives the frame rates seen in the 4K results, where the GPU becomes the dominant factor.

The RTX 5050's 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs contribute to its 13.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 205.8 GTexel/s texture rate. These specifications help explain why the GPU can maintain 64 FPS at 4K High but falters to 46 FPS at 4K Ultra—the additional shading and texture work at Ultra quality pushes the GPU near its limits. The 82.30 GPixel/s pixel rate is particularly relevant at 4K, where the sheer number of pixels to fill becomes a bottleneck.

In benchmark comparisons, the RTX 5050 scores 17326 in Passmark G3D and 21035 in average benchmark score, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, which scores 20713 (1.6% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, which scores 21153 (0.6% higher). These close margins indicate that the RTX 5050 performs similarly to these established GPUs, and the measured Barony results align with this mid-range positioning.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor in Barony based on the measured data, as even at 4K Ultra with 46 FPS, the frame rate is likely constrained by compute rather than memory capacity. The 320.0 GB/s bandwidth supports the texture streaming and memory access patterns typical of a roguelike game like Barony, which does not exhibit the heavy VRAM demands seen in modern AAA titles. The GPU's performance at 4K, where it delivers between 46 and 100 FPS depending on settings, demonstrates that it is capable of 4K play but requires settings adjustments to maintain smooth frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 225 FPS with a minimum of 191 FPS and maximum of 258 FPS, providing a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p, Medium maintains 142 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS, which remains well above typical refresh rates for gaming monitors. Even at 4K, Medium achieves 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS, ensuring that the frame rate never drops below 60 FPS.

For users targeting 60 FPS as a minimum standard, 4K Medium is the highest quality setting that guarantees this requirement is met. The 4K High preset averages 64 FPS but lacks a recorded minimum FPS, making it a riskier choice for those who need consistent frame pacing. The 4K Ultra preset, at 46 FPS average, falls below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for competitive or fast-paced play, though it may be acceptable for slower exploration.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 138 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth and may be preferable for users with high-refresh-rate displays who want maximum visual fidelity. The 1440p Ultra result of 87 FPS also provides a good experience for most users, though the Medium preset at this resolution offers 142 FPS—a significant 63% improvement over Ultra—making it the recommended choice for competitive play or for users who prioritize frame rate over visual details.

The Low preset delivers the highest frame rates at every resolution (302 FPS at 1080p, 191 FPS at 1440p, 100 FPS at 4K), but the visual quality trade-off is substantial. For users with 60 Hz displays, Medium at 4K is the optimal choice, while those with 144 Hz monitors should consider Medium at 1440p or High at 1080p. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for this combination, providing a 47-53% FPS improvement over High while maintaining acceptable visual quality.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Barony at 4K with stable performance?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings or lower. The measured data shows 74 FPS average at 4K Medium with a minimum of 63 FPS, ensuring stable performance above 60 FPS. At 4K High, the average drops to 64 FPS with no recorded minimum, while 4K Ultra falls to 46 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for 144 Hz gaming with this combo?

A: At 1080p, all settings including Ultra exceed 138 FPS, with Medium reaching 225 FPS and Low hitting 302 FPS. At 1440p, Medium achieves 142 FPS average with a minimum of 120 FPS, which is sufficient for 144 Hz displays, while Ultra drops to 87 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Barony?

A: The data indicates that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, as evidenced by the extremely high frame rates (302 FPS at Low) that exceed what the GPU would typically deliver. As resolution increases to 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck, with frame rates dropping to 46-100 FPS depending on settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5050's average benchmark score is 21035, placing it 1.6% above the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713) and 0.6% below the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153). The NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 21379, which is 1.6% higher than the RTX 5050.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in Barony?

A: The only configuration with a recorded minimum FPS is Medium settings, which shows 191 FPS minimum at 1080p, 120 FPS minimum at 1440p, and 63 FPS minimum at 4K. Other settings presets do not have minimum FPS data recorded.

Q: Does this system meet the requirements for smooth 60 FPS gameplay at all resolutions?

A: Yes, at all resolutions and settings except 4K Ultra. The 4K Ultra preset averages 46 FPS, which is below 60 FPS. All other configurations—including 4K High at 64 FPS, 4K Medium at 74 FPS, and every 1080p and 1440p setting—exceed 60 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1775th out of 2935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 60.5th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking indicates that the combo performs in the lower-middle range of the database, which is consistent with the mid-range nature of both components. The Ryzen 5 4600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, achieves a 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX 5050 sits in the 66th percentile among all GPUs—the combined rank reflects both components' mid-tier positioning.

The ranking is likely influenced by the CPU's modest single-thread performance, as Barony may be sensitive to single-core speed. The Ryzen 5 4600G scores 726 in 3DMark single-thread and 1919 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which are respectable but not outstanding numbers. The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, 0.1% lower) and the Intel Core i3-14100T (17648, 0.8% higher), indicating that the 4600G performs within a tight band of similar processors.

For the GPU, the RTX 5050's nearest rivals show a similar clustering, with the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713, 1.6% lower) and AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153, 0.6% higher) bracketing its performance. This narrow spread suggests that the RTX 5050 is competitive with established mid-range GPUs, and the Barony ranking reflects the overall system's balance rather than a single component being a clear weakness.

The combo's rank of 1775 out of 2935 means that approximately 1160 tested combinations perform better in Barony, while about 1760 perform worse. This places the system in a position where it can handle the game well at most settings, as confirmed by the measured FPS data, but it is not among the top-performing configurations. Users seeking higher rankings would need to upgrade either the CPU for better single-thread performance or the GPU for more headroom at 4K Ultra.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, based on the Zen 2 architecture with a Renoir codename, provides 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. This processor, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process with 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die, delivers strong multi-threaded performance for its class, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593 and Passmark multithread score of 15992.

In Barony, the CPU's role appears most critical at 1080p, where the frame rates exceed 300 FPS at Low settings. These high numbers suggest that the CPU can process game logic and draw calls quickly enough to feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. The 4600G's 3DMark scores—4863 for 16 threads, 4889 for max threads, and 726 for single-thread—indicate that while multi-threaded performance is solid, single-thread performance is comparatively modest, which could limit performance in games that rely heavily on a single main thread.

The CPU's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB L2 cache per core provide adequate memory hierarchy for Barony's roguelike gameplay, which typically involves procedural generation and entity management rather than massive texture streaming. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR4 support is sufficient for this workload, though the CPU's PCIe Gen 3 interface (20 lanes) may slightly limit data transfer to the GPU compared to newer platforms.

At 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The measured results show that at 4K Low, the system achieves 100 FPS, which is still high but significantly lower than the 302 FPS at 1080p Low. This scaling pattern confirms that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 4K, as the GPU's pixel processing capabilities dictate the frame rate. The CPU's percentile rank of 71% among all processors and its average benchmark score of 17507 position it as a capable mid-range processor that can support high frame rates in less demanding titles like Barony.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 302 FPS average, making this the fastest configuration measured. Medium settings achieve 225 FPS average, with a minimum of 191 FPS and maximum of 258 FPS, providing a wide performance window. High settings yield 193 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 138 FPS average. All 1080p configurations exceed 60 FPS by a substantial margin, with even the most demanding Ultra preset maintaining a 130% buffer above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a noticeable reduction from 1080p. Low settings average 191 FPS, which is still excellent for high-refresh-rate displays. Medium settings deliver 142 FPS average, with a minimum of 120 FPS and maximum of 163 FPS, ensuring consistent performance above 100 FPS. High settings average 122 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 87 FPS. The 1440p results demonstrate that this combination can handle the resolution well at all settings, with the minimum recorded FPS (120 FPS at Medium) still exceeding the requirements for smooth 120 Hz gaming.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary limiter, and frame rates drop significantly. Low settings average 100 FPS, which is playable but notably lower than lower resolutions. Medium settings produce 74 FPS average, with a minimum of 63 FPS and maximum of 85 FPS, keeping the system just above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 64 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to 46 FPS average—the only configuration in the measured set that fails to maintain 60 FPS. The 4K results show a clear progression: Low offers the best playability, Medium provides a safe margin above 60 FPS, High is borderline, and Ultra is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

The measured data across all resolutions and settings reveals a consistent pattern: Medium settings offer the best balance of performance and quality, with minimum FPS values that provide a safety margin. The 4K Medium configuration, with 74 FPS average and 63 FPS minimum, is the recommended choice for 4K gaming, as it is the highest quality preset that guarantees frame rates above 60 FPS. For users with 1080p or 1440p displays, the system has ample headroom to run Ultra settings while maintaining frame rates well above 60 FPS, making the CPU and GPU combination versatile for different display configurations.