Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a wide range of performance across Barony’s quality presets, with results that scale predictably from high refresh rate 1080p play to playable 4K. The measured data shows that this combination ranks 2153 out of 3717 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The component pairing demonstrates a clear balance where the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s six cores and twelve threads provide ample headroom for the game’s roguelike simulation logic. Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for all tested settings, with no indication of capacity-related stutters in the measured frames. The Ryzen 5 5500’s Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz, supports the frame rates observed, particularly at 1080p where the average FPS exceeds 300 on Low settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data indicates that the High preset at 1920x1080 provides the most balanced experience for this combination, yielding an average of 202 FPS. This is significantly above the 144 Hz refresh rate common in gaming displays, while still maintaining visual quality improvements over Medium. The Ultra preset at the same resolution drops to 145 average FPS, which remains playable but offers diminishing returns for the performance cost. For users prioritizing maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 316 average FPS, but this sacrifices substantial visual fidelity in a game where readability of dungeon elements matters. At 2560x1440, the High preset produces 127 average FPS, which is adequate for high refresh rate monitors, while the Medium preset at 148 average FPS offers a slight advantage if the visual differences are acceptable. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot across both 1080p and 1440p, as it maintains frame rates above 120 FPS in both cases. At 4K, the Medium preset becomes the recommended choice with 78 average FPS, as it remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, whereas High drops to 67 average FPS and Ultra falls to 48 average FPS, which introduces noticeable judder. The Low preset at 4K reaches 104 average FPS, but the visual downgrade is substantial. For this hardware combination, the optimal strategy is to use High at 1080p or 1440p, and Medium at 4K, based strictly on the measured performance data.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the dominant performance factor in this combination, particularly as resolution increases. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, paired with a 256-bit bus width and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, proves adequate for all tested settings in Barony, as the measured frames do not indicate any memory-related performance cliffs. The graphics card operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with its TU104 chip built on the 12 nm process from TSMC. This configuration delivers 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is the primary driver for the game’s rendering workload. The GPU’s benchmark percentile of 65 places it above the median of all tested GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 20282 is within 1.5% of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Arc A750 and Intel Arc B570. In the measured FPS data, the influence of the GPU becomes evident when moving from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 316 average FPS, which indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high rates. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 48, which is a 85% drop from the 1080p Low figure, demonstrating that the GPU’s pixel processing limits are reached. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs are sufficient for the game’s visual effects, but the 4K Ultra preset clearly exceeds what this card can render smoothly. The data suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at 1440p and above, while at 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role in determining maximum frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 2153 out of 3717 total tested combinations in Barony. This places the configuration in the 58th percentile of all tested combos, indicating that it outperforms a slight majority of alternatives but is far from the top tier. The ranking reflects the mid-range nature of both components. The CPU’s percentile of 73 against all CPUs shows that the Ryzen 5 5500 is a solid performer in synthetic benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 19593. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, which scores within 0.1%, and the Intel Core i5-12500, which is 0.4% higher. The GPU’s percentile of 65 against all GPUs, with an average score of 20282, is similarly positioned within 1.5% of its nearest competitors. When combined, this pairing does not produce any surprising synergies or bottlenecks that would push the combo rank significantly higher or lower than the individual component rankings suggest. The data indicates that the combo rank is consistent with what one would expect from a mid-range CPU paired with an upper-mid-range GPU from the previous generation. The 2153rd position out of 3717 combos means that this setup is more capable than the bottom 42% of tested configurations, but it faces stiff competition from newer hardware. The measured FPS data supports this ranking, as the combination achieves high frame rates at 1080p but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is typical for this performance class.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with the Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 2070 SUPER in Barony?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 2560x1440 on High settings provides 127 average FPS, which is excellent for most monitors. For those with 1080p displays, High settings at 1920x1080 deliver 202 average FPS, ensuring a very smooth experience.

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

A: The data shows that 4K is playable but not optimal. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset achieves 78 average FPS, and High reaches 67 average FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 48 average FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 5500 has an average score of 19593. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668 (0.4% higher), while the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499 (0.5% lower). These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB of VRAM sufficient for Barony?

A: The measured FPS data does not show any signs of VRAM limitations, as all tested settings from Low to Ultra at every resolution produced consistent frame rates. The 8 GB capacity with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for this game.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 316 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 145 FPS. This represents a 54% reduction in frame rate when moving from Low to Ultra, indicating the significant GPU workload increase at higher settings.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The data indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 316 average FPS, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU only manages 48 average FPS. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s output at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals distinct scaling patterns as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, which highlights the changing role of each component. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 316 at 1080p to 199 at 1440p and finally to 104 at 4K. This represents a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is a larger drop than the pixel count increase alone would suggest, indicating that the GPU is working progressively harder. At Medium settings, the frame rates are 235 at 1080p, 148 at 1440p, and 78 at 4K, showing a similar proportional decline. The High preset follows the same pattern: 202 at 1080p, 127 at 1440p, and 67 at 4K. Ultra settings show the steepest absolute decline, with 145 at 1080p, 91 at 1440p, and 48 at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is relatively gentle, with frame rates dropping by roughly 37-38% across all settings, which is consistent with the increase in pixel count. However, the scaling from 1440p to 4K is more aggressive, with frame rates falling by another 47-48%. This disproportionate drop at 4K suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and its 256-bit bus become saturated at this resolution, causing the GPU to become the clear bottleneck. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU has more influence on the maximum achievable frame rate, as evidenced by the 316 FPS Low result, which is limited by the Ryzen 5 5500’s single-thread performance. At 4K, however, the GPU’s pixel throughput is the sole constraint, as even the Low preset only reaches 104 average FPS, far below the CPU’s potential.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 contributes meaningfully to the performance of this combination, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is not yet saturated. This processor features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz provide solid single-threaded performance, which is reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 836 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2319. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19593 places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of processors in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, scores within 0.1%, showing that the 5500 is competitive with much newer designs. In the context of Barony, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p Low settings, where the average FPS reaches 316. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of processing game logic and issuing draw calls faster than the GPU can render them at this resolution. The 12 threads ensure that background simulation tasks, which are common in roguelike games with complex procedural generation, do not cause frame time spikes. The measured data shows no min FPS drops below 200 at 1080p Medium, which indicates consistent frame pacing. However, as resolution increases, the CPU’s influence wanes. At 4K, the frame rates are nearly identical across all settings when adjusted for the GPU workload, showing that the Ryzen 5 5500 is not a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s data access patterns. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield larger performance gains than upgrading the CPU for this game, especially at 1440p and above.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER in Barony is as follows. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 316, with no min or max FPS recorded. At Medium settings, the average FPS is 235, with a minimum of 200 and a maximum of 270. High settings produce an average of 202 FPS with no variance data. Ultra settings yield an average of 145 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, Low settings average 199 FPS, Medium averages 148 FPS with a minimum of 126 and maximum of 171, High averages 127 FPS, and Ultra averages 91 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low settings average 104 FPS, Medium averages 78 FPS with a minimum of 66 and maximum of 89, High averages 67 FPS, and Ultra averages 48 FPS. This data reveals several important trends. The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most complete dataset, including min and max FPS values, which allows for an assessment of frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the 200 FPS minimum indicates that even in the most demanding scenes, the frame rate stays well above any refresh rate threshold. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 126 FPS is still very playable, while the maximum of 171 FPS shows good headroom. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 66 FPS and average of 78 FPS demonstrate that this setting is the best option for maintaining a 60 FPS experience at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 4K, with an average of 48 FPS, falls below the 60 FPS target and would result in noticeable stutter on standard displays. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra shows a performance drop of 85%, from 316 to 48 average FPS. The data also indicates that the difference between Low and Ultra settings is most pronounced at 1080p, where the gap is 171 FPS, compared to 108 FPS at 1440p and 56 FPS at 4K. This suggests that the GPU’s computational resources become increasingly constrained at higher resolutions, reducing the performance impact of graphics quality settings.