Barony

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Barony with the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 show a clear and expected progression as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 167.6 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Ultra drops that to 104.9 FPS, a reduction of roughly 37%. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average falls further to 53.5 FPS, which is about 68% lower than the 1080p Ultra result. This scaling pattern indicates that at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor, as the rendering load on the RTX 5060 grows substantially.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the spread from Low (362.7 FPS) to Ultra (167.6 FPS) is 195.1 FPS. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 123.9 FPS (228.8 Low versus 104.9 Ultra). At 4K, the spread compresses further to 67.1 FPS (120.6 Low versus 53.5 Ultra). This compression suggests that at 4K, even lowering settings cannot fully offset the GPU-bound nature of the workload. The data points to the RTX 5060 being the bottleneck at 3840x2160, while at 1080p the Ryzen 5 4600G's six cores and twelve threads are more likely to keep pace with the GPU's output.

Interestingly, the step from Medium to High at each resolution produces a relatively modest FPS penalty compared to the jump from High to Ultra. At 4K, Medium yields 85.8 FPS while High yields 78.6 FPS, a difference of 7.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 53.5 FPS, which is 25.1 FPS below High. This non-linear scaling is typical of games where Ultra settings enable expensive effects that disproportionately increase GPU load. For this combo, the 4K Ultra target of 53.5 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly desired for smooth gameplay, while 1440p Ultra at 104.9 FPS remains comfortably playable.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of presets for this CPU-GPU combination. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver frame rates well above 165 FPS, with Low reaching 362.7 FPS and Ultra at 167.6 FPS. For high-refresh-rate displays, the Medium preset at 269.3 FPS offers a strong balance, though even Ultra exceeds the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many monitors. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset produces 167.0 FPS, which remains excellent for competitive play. High at 145.4 FPS is also viable, while Ultra at 104.9 FPS is still smooth for most users. The Low preset at 228.8 FPS is likely unnecessary unless chasing maximum frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations shift. The Ultra preset at 53.5 FPS falls below the 60 FPS line, making it a poor choice for consistent smoothness. The High preset at 78.6 FPS clears that bar and is the best option for visual fidelity at 4K. Medium at 85.8 FPS offers a small performance bump over High with a slight visual compromise. Low at 120.6 FPS is the only preset at 4K that approaches high-refresh territory, but the visual downgrade may not be worth it for a roguelike where clarity of UI elements matters. The data indicates that High is the sweet spot at 4K, delivering 78.6 FPS while maintaining most of the visual features. At 1440p, Medium or High are both strong choices, with High providing 145.4 FPS and Medium at 167.0 FPS for those prioritizing frame rate headroom.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are modest by modern standards, but they are sufficient for Barony's roguelike gameplay. Benchmark results show the CPU's single-thread performance is respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1575. Multi-threaded performance is stronger, with Cinebench R23 multi-core reaching 13593 and Passmark multithread at 15992.

In the context of Barony, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU's per-core performance can become a limiting factor, especially in scenes with many entities or complex game logic. The 4600G's single-thread score of 726 in 3DMark single-thread indicates it is not a top-tier performer for such workloads. However, the game's genre does not typically demand extreme CPU throughput, and the data shows 1080p Ultra still reaches 167.6 FPS, suggesting the CPU is not severely bottlenecking in most scenarios.

The 4600G's 65W TDP and 7nm process node contribute to its efficiency, but the processor's age (released in mid-2020) means it trails newer offerings. Its nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the Intel Core i3-14100T and Core i3-13100F, which the 4600G trails by 0.8% and 1.0% respectively. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE matches it exactly at 0% delta, and the Intel Core i5-12450H is ahead by just 0.1%. These tight margins show that the 4600G's CPU performance is competitive with recent budget parts, but its older architecture lacks the IPC improvements of newer chips. For Barony, the data suggests the CPU is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K the GPU dominates the frame rate equation.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves a combo rank of 820 out of 1702 tested combos for Barony. This places it in the upper half of all tested configurations, which is notable given the CPU's age and budget positioning. The RTX 5060 is a strong contributor to this ranking, as its Passmark G3D score of 20891 places it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (matching at 0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (ahead by 0.6%). This indicates the RTX 5060 is a mid-to-high tier graphics card in the database's scoring.

The CPU's contribution to the combo rank is more modest. The Ryzen 5 4600G sits in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17489. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0% delta), Intel Core i5-12450H (0.1% ahead), and Intel Core i3-14100T (0.8% behind). The CPU's ranking is solidly mid-pack, which is expected for a six-core Zen 2 part. The combo rank of 820 out of 1702 means that roughly 48% of tested combos outperform this pairing in Barony, while 52% fall behind. Given the data, the RTX 5060 boosts the combo's standing, but the 4600G prevents it from breaking into the top tier of rankings.

The frame rate data reinforces this positioning. At 1440p Ultra, the combo achieves 104.9 FPS, which is a strong result for a mid-range pairing. At 1080p Ultra, the 167.6 FPS figure is competitive with many higher-priced combos. However, the 4K Ultra result of 53.5 FPS shows the combo's limits, which likely contributes to its mid-pack ranking. Comboes with more powerful CPUs would achieve higher frame rates at lower resolutions, while those with stronger GPUs would maintain better 4K performance. The 820th rank out of 1702 reflects this balanced but not exceptional performance profile.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers 104.9 FPS, and at 3840x2160 with High settings it reaches 78.6 FPS. Both exceed the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K Ultra falls short at 53.5 FPS.

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

A: The 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17489. It matches the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482), trails the Intel Core i5-12450H by 0.1% (17475), and beats the Intel Core i3-14100T by 0.8% (17636) and the Intel Core i3-13100F by 1.0% (17665).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 362.7 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 167.6 FPS. This represents a difference of 195.1 FPS, or about 54% lower performance at Ultra compared to Low.

Q: Is the RTX 5060 a strong GPU for this game?

A: The RTX 5060 scores 20891 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (matching at 0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (0.6% ahead), indicating it is a mid-to-high tier card for Barony.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 4K resolution?

A: The data suggests the opposite. At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops from 120.6 FPS at Low to 53.5 FPS at Ultra, showing the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p, the CPU's six cores and twelve threads are more likely to be the constraint, but 1080p Ultra still reaches 167.6 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in the database?

A: This pairing of the Ryzen 5 4600G and RTX 5060 ranks 820th out of 1702 tested combos for Barony. This places it in the upper half of all configurations, with the GPU's strong performance compensating for the CPU's mid-pack standing.