Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Barony, a roguelike title from 2015. The measured data shows this pairing is capable of pushing well beyond the refresh rates of most displays, even at 4K resolution. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, settings scaling, and resolution behavior based strictly on the provided benchmark figures.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor features a 16 MB L3 cache, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 64 KB of L1 per core. Memory support is DDR4 via a dual-channel bus, providing a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It connects through PCIe Gen 3 and uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform.

In terms of raw compute, the CPU’s benchmark scores show a balanced profile. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 16429, while the single-core score is 2319. Geekbench results are 7976 for multicore and 1730 for single-core. PassMark multithread score is 19330, with a single-thread score of 3058. The processor’s average benchmark score is 19593, placing it in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs.

The nearest rivals in the benchmark database are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, a delta of -0.1% from the 5500. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, a -0.4% delta. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, a +0.5% delta. The Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, a -0.7% delta. These small percentage differences indicate the Ryzen 5 5500 sits squarely in the middle of a competitive pack of mid-range processors.

For Barony, the data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 469. Even at 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 71, which is still playable. The 6-core/12-thread configuration with a 4.20 GHz boost clock provides ample headroom for a roguelike title that does not appear to be heavily threaded. The strong single-thread score of 2319 in Cinebench R23 indicates the processor can handle the game's primary logic thread without bottlenecking the GPU, especially at higher resolutions where GPU load increases.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD104 chip on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. The GPU has 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. Clock speeds are a base of 1920 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz. Memory is 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The memory clock is listed as 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. The GPU’s TDP is 200 W, and it connects via PCIe 4.0 x16.

The RTX 4070’s benchmark results reflect its position in the market. PassMark G3D score is 26927, and the GPU compute score is 14720. The average benchmark score is 37648, placing it in the 81st percentile among all GPUs. In the nearest rivals list, the NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, a +0.1% delta. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a +0.4% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, a -1.3% delta. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, a +1.3% delta. These comparisons show the RTX 4070 slightly outperforms or matches its immediate competitors, with the RTX 4080 Mobile being the only one ahead by a meaningful margin.

For Barony, the GPU’s role is dominant in determining FPS scaling. The data shows that as settings increase from Low to Ultra at a fixed resolution, average FPS drops significantly. At 1080p, the drop is from 469 FPS on Low to 215 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, the drop is from 296 FPS on Low to 135 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the drop is from 155 FPS on Low to 71 FPS on Ultra. The 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, as the 2015 release does not demand high memory capacities. The boost clock of 2475 MHz and the high bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s allow the GPU to render frames quickly, which is evident from the FPS figures.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 469, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593, which is 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-12500’s score of 19668.

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 220, with a minimum of 187 and a maximum of 253.

Q: Is the RTX 4070’s performance closer to the RTX 4080 Mobile or the RX Vega 56?

A: The RTX 4070’s average score of 37648 is 1.3% lower than the RTX 4080 Mobile (38135) and 0.4% higher than the RX Vega 56 (37507). It is slightly closer in percentage terms to the RX Vega 56.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 883rd out of 3717 tested combinations in Barony.

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

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 98, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how settings affect performance. For the best experience, the data suggests that High settings offer a strong balance between visual quality and frame rate. At 1080p, High settings yield an average of 299 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor. At 1440p, High settings produce 189 FPS, still well above the 144 Hz threshold. At 4K, High settings drop to 99 FPS, which remains smooth for most displays.

Medium settings offer a slight FPS boost over High, but the gains are modest. At 1080p, Medium averages 349 FPS versus 299 FPS on High, a difference of 50 FPS. At 1440p, Medium averages 220 FPS versus 189 FPS on High, a difference of 31 FPS. At 4K, Medium averages 115 FPS versus 99 FPS on High, a difference of 16 FPS. The minimum FPS data for Medium settings shows 296 at 1080p, 187 at 1440p, and 98 at 4K, which are all acceptable.

Ultra settings provide the highest visual fidelity but at a significant FPS cost. At 1080p, Ultra averages 215 FPS, which is still playable. At 1440p, Ultra averages 135 FPS, which is borderline for high-refresh monitors. At 4K, Ultra averages 71 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Low settings are not necessary for this combo, as even Ultra at 4K maintains a playable frame rate. For the best experience, High settings at 1440p or 4K provide the optimal combination of smoothness and visual quality, with the 1440p High configuration delivering 189 FPS as a particularly strong choice.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 883rd out of 3717 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the top 23.8% of all combinations tested. Given the game’s 2015 release date, this ranking reflects the fact that many newer, more powerful combinations exist in the database. However, the absolute FPS numbers are high, indicating that the combo is more than capable for this title.

The ranking position relative to the number of combos suggests that while this is not a top-tier setup in terms of raw performance, it is far from the bottom. The GPU’s 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs contribute to this mid-to-upper tier position. The combination’s performance is likely limited more by the CPU’s lower-end positioning compared to the GPU, but in Barony, the data shows the GPU is the primary driver of FPS scaling with settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels.

At 1920x1080, the results are:

• Low: average 469 FPS
• Medium: average 349 FPS, minimum 296 FPS, maximum 401 FPS
• High: average 299 FPS
• Ultra: average 215 FPS

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: average 296 FPS
• Medium: average 220 FPS, minimum 187 FPS, maximum 253 FPS
• High: average 189 FPS
• Ultra: average 135 FPS

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: average 155 FPS
• Medium: average 115 FPS, minimum 98 FPS, maximum 132 FPS
• High: average 99 FPS
• Ultra: average 71 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, FPS drops across all settings. The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 254 FPS (469 to 215). At 1440p, the difference is 161 FPS (296 to 135). At 4K, the difference is 84 FPS (155 to 71). This indicates that the GPU is increasingly stressed at higher resolutions, but the FPS remains playable even at the most demanding configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 469 at 1080p to 296 at 1440p, a reduction of 173 FPS (36.9%). From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops from 296 to 155, a reduction of 141 FPS (47.6%). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 314 FPS (66.9%).

At High settings, the average FPS drops from 299 at 1080p to 189 at 1440p, a reduction of 110 FPS (36.8%). From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops from 189 to 99, a reduction of 90 FPS (47.6%). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 200 FPS (66.9%).

At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 215 at 1080p to 135 at 1440p, a reduction of 80 FPS (37.2%). From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops from 135 to 71, a reduction of 64 FPS (47.4%). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings is 144 FPS (66.9%).

The consistent percentage drop across all settings levels indicates that the limiting component is the GPU. The CPU’s performance does not change with resolution, so if the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain constant across resolutions. Instead, the FPS drops proportionally with the number of pixels rendered, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The RTX 4070 is the primary determinant of performance in Barony, and the Ryzen 5 5500 provides sufficient computational power to avoid becoming a bottleneck at any tested resolution or settings level.