Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores indicate a strong all-around performer, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 20363 and a single-thread score of 2941. The processor's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it as a solid mid-to-high tier option, and its average benchmark score of 37018 puts it in a virtual tie with its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (deltaPct 0.2) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (deltaPct 0.2). For Barony, a roguelike that typically relies on rapid, sequential calculations for procedural generation and game logic, the CPU's high single-thread throughput and large cache are the key factors, ensuring that the game's simulation and AI routines are fed without bottlenecking the frame delivery.

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

In Barony, the CPU's role is to manage the game world simulation—enemy AI, procedural dungeon generation, item interactions, and physics—while the GPU handles the rendering of the 3D voxel-based environments. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D provides 6 cores and 12 threads, which is ample parallelism for the game's logic. While Barony may not scale perfectly across all 12 threads, the high boost clock of 4.00 GHz ensures that the primary game thread runs efficiently, minimizing stutter and maintaining consistent frametimes. The data shows that even at 1080p, where CPU load is highest relative to GPU load, the combo achieves a 545 FPS average on Low settings, indicating that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this title.

The processor's 96 MB of L3 cache is particularly beneficial for a game like Barony. The game's procedural generation creates complex, data-dense environments, and having a large cache allows frequently accessed data to be stored on-die, reducing the latency of memory fetches from system RAM. This is reflected in the benchmark data: the CPU's Passmark data compression score of 230392 and random string sorting score of 23675 are exceptionally high, suggesting the chip excels at the type of rapid, data-intensive operations that procedural generation and game-state updates require. The 5500X3D's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, has nearly identical average scores (36945 vs 37018), but the 5500X3D's cache configuration gives it an edge in latency-sensitive workloads.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 interface is sufficient for this game's needs. Even in the most demanding measured scenario—4K Ultra with 94 FPS average—the GPU is clearly the primary bottleneck, as the CPU has headroom to process the frame data. The combination of a 3.00 GHz base clock and 4.00 GHz boost clock means the processor can scale up its frequency quickly for short bursts of activity, which is critical for a roguelike where sudden spikes in entity count or complex physics interactions can occur. The 105W TDP indicates a power-efficient design that maintains high clocks without excessive heat, allowing for sustained performance during prolonged gaming sessions. The Passmark physics score of 2282 is a direct measure of the CPU's ability to handle real-time physics calculations, and while it is not the highest score in the database, it is more than adequate for Barony's grid-based interactions.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1080p with High settings is 397 FPS. This score is nearly double the 4K High result (131 FPS), indicating that the GPU is heavily utilized at lower resolutions, but the CPU is still capable of delivering a high frame rate.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500X3D compare to its most direct rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, scores 36945, which is a deltaPct of 0.2, meaning the 5500X3D is essentially tied with the 5600F, being only 0.2% faster on average.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this CPU and GPU combination in Barony?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 94 FPS at 4K (3840x2160) resolution with Ultra settings. This is still a playable frame rate, but it shows the performance ceiling of the GPU at the highest fidelity and resolution.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs, and what is its average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has an 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56083. This places it in the upper tier of graphics cards, though its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, is 2.2% faster in average benchmark score.

Q: How much of a performance jump is there from Low to Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 392 FPS on Low settings to 292 FPS on Medium settings. This is a 100 FPS reduction, or roughly a 25.5% decrease in performance, which highlights the impact of the increased shading and texture work at Medium quality.

Q: Does the CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 2941 suggest any bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data does not suggest a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 545 FPS average, which is the highest measured score in the entire dataset. The high single-thread score ensures the game's main logic thread is not a limiting factor, allowing the GPU to run at full capacity.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data for Barony clearly demonstrates a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. Moving from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K shows a consistent and significant drop in average FPS across all settings, which is a classic indicator that the GPU is the primary limiting component. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 397 at 1080p to 250 at 1440p and then to 131 at 4K. This represents a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 67% drop from 1080p to 4K. The RTX 5080, with its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth, is a high-end card, but the sheer number of pixels at 4K (3840x2160) demands more fill rate and memory throughput than at 1080p.

The trend is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The average FPS drops from 284 at 1080p to 180 at 1440p and then to 94 at 4K. The 1080p to 4K drop at Ultra is 66.9%, which is almost identical to the percentage drop at High settings (67.0%). This consistency suggests that the scaling is purely resolution-driven, with the GPU's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth being the limiting factors. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck because if it were, we would see a plateau in FPS at lower resolutions where the CPU is saturated, but instead, we see a linear increase in FPS as resolution decreases. For instance, at Low settings, the FPS jumps from 205 at 4K to 392 at 1440p (a 91% increase), and then to 545 at 1080p (a 166% increase from 4K). This linear scaling is characteristic of a GPU that has headroom to render more frames as the pixel count decreases.

The min FPS data points for Medium settings further illustrate the GPU's load. At 4K Medium, the min FPS is 130, while at 1440p Medium, the min FPS is 248, and at 1080p Medium, it is 393. These minimums scale proportionally with the average, indicating that the GPU is consistently the limiting factor, and the CPU is not introducing frame time spikes. For a roguelike like Barony, which can have complex scenes with many entities, the ability to maintain high minimum FPS is crucial for smooth gameplay. The data shows that even at 4K Medium, the minimum FPS of 130 is well above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning that the experience is fluid even in the most demanding situations. The RTX 5080's 112 ROPs and 293.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are the key specifications driving this performance, as they determine how quickly the GPU can fill the screen with rendered pixels.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the High settings preset delivers an average of 397 FPS, which is more than enough for even the fastest 360Hz monitors. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p costs a significant 113 FPS (from 397 to 284), a 28.5% decrease, for what is typically a marginal visual improvement in a voxel-based game. Therefore, at 1080p, High settings offer the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as the 397 FPS average ensures the frame rate is never a limitation.

At 1440p, the High settings preset again stands out as the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 250 FPS, which is ideal for 240Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 292 FPS, which is only 42 FPS higher than High, but the visual quality difference between Medium and High is often more noticeable in terms of texture detail and draw distance. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 180 FPS, which is still playable on high-refresh monitors, but the 70 FPS reduction from High is a steep price for the extra visual effects. The data suggests that High is the recommended preset for 1440p, as it provides a high enough frame rate to fully utilize most high-refresh monitors while maintaining better image quality than Medium.

At 4K, the situation changes. The High preset delivers 131 FPS, which is excellent for 4K gaming on a 120Hz or 144Hz display. The Medium preset delivers 152 FPS, which is a 21 FPS improvement over High, but the visual downgrade may not be worth it for some users. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 94 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS but may not be smooth enough for competitive play. Given that Barony is a roguelike, where the focus is on strategy and survival over twitch reflexes, the 131 FPS at 4K High is more than adequate. However, for users who prioritize a higher frame rate over maximum visual fidelity, the Medium preset at 4K (152 FPS) is a viable alternative, as the visual differences between Medium and High are less critical at 4K due to the higher pixel density. The Low preset at 4K (205 FPS) is not recommended, as it sacrifices too much visual quality for a frame rate that exceeds the refresh rate of most 4K monitors.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 206th out of 2935 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the top 7% of all tested combinations, which is a strong result given the high-performance nature of the GPU. The rank of 206 indicates that while the RTX 5080 is a top-tier GPU, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is not the absolute fastest CPU available, so there are 205 other combos that achieve higher average FPS in this game. These higher-ranked combos likely pair the RTX 5080 with more powerful CPUs, such as the latest high-core-count processors, or they may use different GPU models entirely.

The 206th rank is a reflection of the CPU's mid-range standing. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, which is good, but not elite. The GPU, however, has an 87th percentile ranking, which is slightly higher. This means that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing, and the CPU is holding back the full potential of the RTX 5080 in some scenarios. However, the data shows that in Barony, this is not a major issue, as the game is not extremely CPU-intensive at higher resolutions. The combo's rank of 206 out of 2935 reflects the overall balance of the system, as it still delivers excellent frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings.

The nearest rivals for the RTX 5080 include the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which has an average benchmark score that is 2.2% higher. This suggests that combos using the RX 9070 GRE might rank slightly higher in Barony, provided they are paired with a similar CPU. However, the RTX 5080's strong performance in Barony, as evidenced by the measured FPS data, means that it is a formidable choice for this game. The combo's rank is a useful metric for buyers to understand where this specific hardware pairing falls in the broader landscape, and it confirms that this is a high-end system capable of running Barony at very high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for this combo provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from a low of 284 on Ultra to a high of 545 on Low. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers an average of 462 FPS, with a minimum of 393 and a maximum of 532. The High preset at 1080p delivers an average of 397 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is overwhelmingly GPU-bound, as even the most demanding Ultra preset produces a frame rate well above the refresh rate of any standard monitor.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS shows a predictable decrease compared to 1080p. The Low preset averages 392 FPS, the Medium preset averages 292 FPS (with min 248 and max 336), the High preset averages 250 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 180 FPS. The 1440p results show that the system still has ample performance headroom for high-refresh-rate gaming. The minimum FPS of 248 at Medium settings suggests that even in the most complex scenes, the frame rate never drops below 240 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience on 240Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the performance is more demanding, but the system still delivers very playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 205 FPS, the Medium preset averages 152 FPS (with min 130 and max 175), the High preset averages 131 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 94 FPS. The 4K results show a clear progression, with each settings tier reducing the average FPS by roughly 20-40 FPS. The minimum FPS of 130 at Medium settings is particularly noteworthy, as it indicates that even in the most demanding 4K scenes, the frame rate stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a consistent and fluid experience. The data across all resolutions confirms that this combo is capable of running Barony at exceptionally high frame rates, with the only compromise being at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops below 100.