Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a formidable performance profile in Barony, placing the combination in the 1127th position out of 3717 tested combos. This places it comfortably within the top 30% of all tested configurations, indicating a well-balanced pairing capable of high refresh rate gameplay across multiple resolution and settings tiers. The data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution, moving from exceptionally high frame rates at 1080p to still-very-playable performance at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Barony?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combo ranks 1127th out of 3717 tested combinations in Barony, placing it in the top 30.3% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 442 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. Even at 4K resolution with Low settings, the combo maintains an average of 146 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, scores 19617, which is only 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-12500 is 0.4% faster, while the Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.5% slower.

Q: How does the GPU performance rank among all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 achieves an average benchmark score of 23877, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, scores 23736, which is 0.6% lower.

Q: What is the frame rate drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 282 FPS. Dropping to 2560x1440 at High settings yields an average of 178 FPS, representing a 36.9% reduction in frame rate.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo records a minimum FPS of 92, with an average of 108 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS. This indicates the system maintains playable performance even at the highest resolution tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 achieves a rank of 1127 out of 3717 tested combos in Barony. This percentile placement signals a configuration that significantly outperforms the majority of tested systems while not reaching the absolute top tier. The ranking reflects the synergy between the six-core, twelve-thread Ryzen 5 5500 and the RDNA 4.0-based RX 9070, which together deliver frame rates that are competitive with systems featuring more expensive components.

The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals provides context for this ranking. The Ryzen 5 5500's average benchmark score of 19593 places it within a tight cluster of competitors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 leads the group with a score of 19617, a mere 0.1% advantage. The Intel Core i5-12500 is 0.4% ahead, while the Intel Core i7-10700F trails by 0.5%. This grouping suggests that the processor is not a bottleneck in the system, as its performance envelope is well matched to the GPU's capabilities in Barony.

The GPU's standing further supports the combo's rank. The RX 9070's average benchmark score of 23877 places it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, which is 1.2% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800S, which is 0.8% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is 1.1% slower, and the GTX TITAN Z is 0.6% slower. This performance clustering indicates that the RX 9070 delivers solid mid-to-high-tier graphics performance, which translates well into the measured FPS results in Barony.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the primary driver of frame rates in this combo, and its specifications directly influence the measured results. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. This substantial memory capacity and bandwidth are particularly relevant for Barony, as the game's roguelike environments with procedural generation can benefit from fast texture loading and high-resolution asset streaming.

The GPU's clock speeds range from a base of 1330 MHz to a boost of 2520 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz. The high boost clock is a key factor in the frame rates observed at lower resolutions, where the GPU's compute capabilities take precedence. With 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operation units, the RX 9070 possesses the raw throughput needed to sustain high frame rates. The pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s further support its ability to handle the rendering workloads at 1080p and 1440p.

The RX 9070's architectural efficiency, built on RDNA 4.0 with a 4 nm process, contributes to its performance. The GPU's FP32 compute of 36.13 TFLOPS is a strong indicator of its capability in shader-bound scenarios. In Barony, where the visual style may not be overly complex but the game logic and procedural generation place demands on the system, the GPU's 16 GB frame buffer ensures that texture detail and resolution scaling do not introduce stutter or memory-related frame drops. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p, where the combo reaches 442 FPS at Low settings, but its role becomes more critical at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 67 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data spans three resolutions and four settings tiers, providing a comprehensive view of the combo's performance envelope. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 442 FPS, while Medium settings yield 329 FPS with a minimum of 279 FPS and a maximum of 378 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 282 FPS, and Ultra settings bring it down to 202 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is capable of driving high refresh rate monitors even at the highest quality preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show a clear scaling trend. Low settings average 279 FPS, Medium settings average 207 FPS with a minimum of 176 and a maximum of 239, High settings average 178 FPS, and Ultra settings average 128 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings results in a drop from 282 FPS to 178 FPS, a 36.9% reduction. This scaling is consistent with the increased pixel count demanding more GPU resources.

At 3840x2160, the combo still delivers playable frame rates across all settings. Low settings average 146 FPS, Medium settings average 108 FPS with a minimum of 92 and a maximum of 125, High settings average 93 FPS, and Ultra settings average 67 FPS. The 4K Medium result is the only row that includes a minimum FPS value, indicating that the system maintains a floor above 90 FPS even under load. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings is from 202 FPS to 67 FPS, a 66.8% reduction, which highlights the GPU's increasing workload at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 serves as the system's central processor, providing six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz ensure responsive performance for game logic and AI calculations typical of roguelike titles. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the GPU to feed on.

The CPU's benchmark scores indicate a balanced performance profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 16429 in multi-core and 2319 in single-core. The Geekbench scores are 7976 multi-core and 1730 single-core. These numbers suggest that the Ryzen 5 5500 has sufficient single-thread performance for game tasks that are not heavily parallelized, while its multi-thread capability handles background processes and game engine threads.

In the context of Barony, the CPU's role is less likely to be the bottleneck compared to the GPU, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 442 FPS, which is a scenario where the CPU's per-core performance becomes more relevant. The single-core score of 2319 in Cinebench R23 indicates that the processor can handle the game's main thread efficiently. However, at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is heavily loaded and the average FPS drops to 67, the CPU has ample headroom, meaning the frame rate is primarily constrained by the graphics card's rendering capabilities.

The CPU's percentile ranking at 73 places it above average among all processors. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12500 and Intel Core i7-10700F, show that the Ryzen 5 5500 is competitive with mid-range options from Intel's lineup, with performance differences of less than 1% in average benchmark scores. This parity suggests that the CPU does not introduce a significant performance penalty when paired with the RX 9070.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p users with high refresh rate monitors, the Ultra preset provides an average of 202 FPS, which is more than sufficient for 144 Hz displays. The High preset at 282 FPS would only be necessary for 240 Hz or higher refresh rate panels, offering a 39.6% performance increase over Ultra. The Medium preset at 329 FPS provides additional headroom for extreme refresh rates but comes with a visual quality trade-off that may not be worth the frame rate gain.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 128 FPS, which is suitable for 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitors. The High preset at 178 FPS offers a more comfortable margin for competitive play, and the Medium preset at 207 FPS ensures frame rates well above the refresh rate of most gaming monitors. Given the relatively modest visual differences between High and Ultra in many roguelike titles, the High preset presents the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at this resolution.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 93 FPS is the recommended choice for a smooth experience on displays that support up to 120 Hz. The Medium preset at 108 FPS provides a slight performance boost and a minimum FPS of 92, ensuring consistent frame delivery. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is playable but may not fully utilize high refresh rate 4K panels. The Low preset at 146 FPS is an option for users prioritizing frame rate above all else, but the visual sacrifices are likely to be noticeable. The data suggests that Medium or High at 4K offers the best experience, with the Medium preset's minimum of 92 FPS providing a safety margin against frame drops.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals the relative contributions of the CPU and GPU to overall performance. From 1080p Low at 442 FPS to 4K Low at 146 FPS, the frame rate drops by 67.0%. At High settings, the drop from 1080p at 282 FPS to 4K at 93 FPS is 67.0%, and at Ultra settings, the drop from 202 FPS to 67 FPS is 66.8%. These consistent percentage reductions across settings indicate that the scaling is primarily driven by the GPU's pixel processing workload, as the CPU's frame generation capability remains constant.

The near-identical scaling percentages suggest that the system is not CPU-limited at any resolution, because if it were, the frame rate would plateau or drop more steeply at lower resolutions where CPU overhead becomes a larger fraction of total frame time. Instead, the proportional decrease in FPS as resolution increases points to the GPU being the limiting component across all tested settings. The RX 9070's 16 GB VRAM and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to avoid memory bandwidth bottlenecks, allowing the GPU's compute units to scale predictably with pixel count.

The observed scaling also highlights the GPU's efficiency in handling the game's rendering demands. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings results in a 36.9% FPS reduction, while the transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings results in a 47.8% reduction. This non-linear scaling is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, as the increase from 1440p to 4K represents a larger jump in total pixels (from 3.7 million to 8.3 million, a 125% increase) compared to the jump from 1080p to 1440p (from 2.1 million to 3.7 million, a 78% increase). The data confirms that the Ryzen 5 5500 provides adequate CPU performance to keep the RX 9070 fed with frames, making the GPU the definitive limiting factor in this configuration.