Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combo ranks 2000th out of 3717 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This pairing is not a top-tier performer for this roguelike, but the measured data shows it delivers consistently playable frame rates across all resolutions and presets. The rank reflects a balanced, mid-range setup that prioritizes smooth 1080p and 1440p gameplay over chasing maximum visual fidelity at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's 2000th place ranking out of 3717 total combinations puts it at roughly the 46th percentile of all tested systems. This is a modest position, indicating that while the hardware is capable, it is far from the upper echelon of performance in Barony. The CPU and GPU each hold their own percentile rankings—the Ryzen 5 5500 sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4060 is at the 61st percentile among all GPUs—yet their combined performance in this specific game does not boost them higher.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 19593 places it in close competition with several rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, a delta of -0.1%, making them effectively identical. The Intel Core i5-12500 is 0.4% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.5% behind. The Intel Core i5-11600KF leads this group by 0.7%. These margins are negligible, meaning the Ryzen 5 5500 is competitive with its direct peers in synthetic tests, but none of these rivals are top-tier performers either.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 is closely matched by its nearest rivals. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, just 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 trail by 0.5% and 0.7% respectively. These delta values are all under one percent, indicating that the RTX 4060 is positioned in a crowded field of similar-performing graphics cards. The fact that the RTX 4060's nearest rival is a card from a much older generation highlights the competitive pressure at this performance tier.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Barony at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 112, and at Medium it drops to 83. High settings yield 72 FPS, while Ultra falls to 51 FPS. The data shows 4K is playable, but you will need to sacrifice settings for higher frame rates.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Barony?

A: The data strongly favors 1920x1080, where even Ultra settings produce an average of 156 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 98 FPS, which is still smooth, but 1080p offers the most headroom for consistent high refresh rate gaming.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5500's average benchmark score of 19593 is within 0.7% of all its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i5-11600KF is the fastest at 19723, while the Intel Core i7-10700F is the slowest at 19499. The differences are minor and unlikely to be noticeable in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 a strong performer relative to other GPUs?

A: With a percentile ranking of 61, the RTX 4060 is above average but not exceptional. Its average benchmark score of 17639 is nearly identical to several rivals, including the AMD Radeon HD 7790 which is just 0.2% faster. The performance tier is crowded, so the 4060 does not stand out significantly.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 160 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS. This is an excellent balance of visual quality and smoothness for this resolution.

Q: Does the combo show any signs of CPU bottlenecking in Barony?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 51, while at 1080p Low it reaches 340 FPS. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, are sufficient to push very high frame rates at lower resolutions, indicating the GPU becomes the constraint as resolution increases.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU limitation. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 340 at 1920x1080 to 215 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 125 FPS, and then to 112 at 3840x2160, a further drop of 103 FPS. This steep decline at higher resolutions is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus become strained by the increasing pixel count.

The Medium settings show a similar trend. From 253 FPS at 1080p, the average falls to 160 FPS at 1440p and then to 83 FPS at 4K. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 71, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold, but the margin is slim. The High settings follow the same pattern: 217 FPS at 1080p, 137 FPS at 1440p, and 72 FPS at 4K.

Ultra settings exhibit the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p, the average is 156 FPS, which is already lower than the other presets at that resolution. At 1440p, it drops to 98 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 51 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that dips below 60 FPS, confirming that this resolution and preset combination is too demanding for the RTX 4060.

The scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4060 is the limiting component in this system. The CPU's performance, as measured by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and single-core score of 2319, is more than adequate to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The fact that 1080p Low reaches 340 FPS shows the CPU can handle extremely high frame rates, but the GPU cannot maintain those rates as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 340 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the game is not heavily demanding at this resolution. Medium settings yield 253 FPS on average, with a minimum of 215 FPS and a maximum of 291 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 217 FPS, while Ultra settings still maintain a solid 156 FPS. All 1080p configurations are far above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution ideal for high refresh rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows clear scaling. Low settings average 215 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium settings produce 160 FPS on average, with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS. High settings drop to 137 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 98 FPS. Even at 1440p Ultra, the average FPS is well above 60, making this resolution viable for smooth gameplay with all presets.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060 begins to show its limitations. Low settings still manage an average of 112 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings drop to 83 FPS on average, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. High settings yield 72 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 51 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that averages below 60 FPS. The 4K results indicate that while the combo can handle 4K, it requires reduced settings to maintain smooth frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with 16 MB of L3 cache. These specifications are more than sufficient for Barony, which is a roguelike that does not typically require massive multi-threaded performance. The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and single-core score of 2319, confirm it has solid processing power for gaming.

The CPU's role in this combo becomes evident when examining the FPS data. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 340 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability for this game. The 3DMark single-thread score of 836 and the Passmark single-thread score of 3058 indicate that the CPU's per-core performance is adequate for high frame rate gaming. However, the fact that FPS drops significantly as resolution increases points to the GPU being the bottleneck rather than the CPU.

The 6 cores and 12 threads provide enough parallelism for modern game engines, and the 16 MB L3 cache helps with data locality. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while not exceptional, is sufficient for Barony's requirements. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 5500 is not the limiting factor in this system, as it can push frame rates well above 200 FPS at lower resolutions before the GPU becomes the constraint.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the data supports using Ultra settings. The average FPS of 156 is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the visual fidelity gains from Ultra are worth the performance cost. Even if you have a 144Hz monitor, the 156 FPS average is sufficient to take advantage of it. If you prefer maximum frame rates, Low settings at 340 FPS are available, but the visual compromise is significant.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings offer the best balance. The average of 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS provides smooth gameplay with good visual quality. High settings at 137 FPS are also viable, but Medium gives you more headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 98 FPS is acceptable, but the drop from Medium is notable, and the visual difference may not justify it unless you prioritize image quality.

For 3840x2160, the recommendation is to use Medium settings. The average of 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS keeps the experience above 60 FPS, and Low settings at 112 FPS sacrifice too much visual quality. High settings at 72 FPS are playable, but the margin for error is smaller. Ultra at 51 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and will result in noticeable stuttering during intense gameplay.

The overall recommendation is to play at 1080p with Ultra settings for the best experience, or 1440p with Medium settings if you prefer higher resolution. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K only viable at reduced settings. The RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for most scenarios, but the GPU's overall performance caps the system's potential at higher resolutions.