Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers thoroughly playable frame rates across all tested settings in Barony, with the data showing a clear pattern where 1080p and 1440p results remain well above 60 FPS even at the most demanding Ultra preset. At 4K, the combo maintains 48 FPS at Ultra and climbs to 66 FPS at High, while Low settings at 4K reach 104 FPS. The measured results come from 12 distinct resolution and settings combinations, providing a complete picture of how this pairing behaves across the spectrum of graphical loads.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 315 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest values are 235 FPS at 1080p Medium and 201 FPS at 1080p High, showing that the Low preset at 1080p provides a substantial headroom over other configurations.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations in Barony?

A: The combo ranks 1704 out of 2935 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking distribution. This rank reflects overall performance across all tested resolutions and settings, not just peak frame rates.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 48 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the only configuration where the average drops below 60 FPS, with the next lowest being 66 FPS at 4K High and 77 FPS at 4K Medium.

Q: Does the RX 9060 outperform the RTX 3060 Ti in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, while the RTX 3060 Ti has an average score of 16129, resulting in a deltaPct of -0.7. This indicates the RX 9060 is 0.7% behind the RTX 3060 Ti in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Ryzen 5 5600?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and a base clock of 3.50 GHz. The processor features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a 32 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory configuration does the RX 9060 use?

A: The RX 9060 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory clock is 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective data rate.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, fabricated on a 4 nm process. The GPU contains 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, along with 28 ray tracing cores. Its base clock is 1700 MHz, with a boost clock of 2990 MHz and a game clock of 2400 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Barony, the GPU's memory configuration plays a meaningful role in the measured results. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's requirements across all tested resolutions, as evidenced by the frame rates not collapsing at higher resolutions. The 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate throughput for the game's asset streaming, with the data showing that the GPU remains capable of pushing high frame rates even at 2560x1440.

The GPU's clock behavior is directly visible in the measured FPS data. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 315 FPS average, indicating the GPU can operate at high utilization without memory bandwidth constraints. The boost clock of 2990 MHz is likely being fully exercised in these lighter loads. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 48 FPS, suggesting the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The RX 9060's synthetic benchmark scores provide context for its gaming performance. The GPU posts a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 88183, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 39476. In PassMark testing, the G3D score is 17631 with a GPU compute score of 9919. The GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs is 59, meaning it sits slightly above the median in overall compute capability.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks show tight competition. The RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129 on average, just 0.7% higher than the RX 9060's 16014. The Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, which is 1% lower, and the Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852, also 1% lower. These close margins suggest the RX 9060 is positioned similarly to these cards in raw compute, though Barony-specific results may differ.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 1704 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony. This places the pairing in the 58th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning roughly 58% of tested combos perform better and 42% perform worse. The rank reflects the combined influence of both the CPU and GPU across all measured resolutions and settings.

To understand this rank, consider that the CPU itself holds a 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs in synthetic benchmarks, while the GPU holds a 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The combo's in-game rank of 1704 out of 2935 (approximately 58th percentile) sits below both component-level percentiles, indicating that Barony's performance profile does not fully leverage the strengths of either component.

The gap between the component percentiles and the in-game rank suggests that Barony is not particularly demanding on either the CPU or GPU in ways that would push this combo higher in the rankings. The game's roguelike genre typically involves procedural generation and simulation logic, which can be CPU-intensive, but the measured frame rates at 1080p and 1440p show the combo handling these loads comfortably.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing delivers frame rates that are competitive with systems featuring similar or slightly more powerful components. The combo's rank of 1704 means there are 1231 tested combinations that perform worse in Barony, indicating the pairing is far from the bottom of the performance spectrum. The data shows no configuration in the measured results drops below 48 FPS average, which is a respectable floor for a game of this type.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) for each resolution, though not all combinations have min and max FPS recorded.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce 315 FPS average, Medium produces 235 FPS with a min of 199 and max of 270, High produces 201 FPS, and Ultra produces 144 FPS. All 1080p configurations remain far above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra preset maintaining a 144 FPS average. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 171 FPS, showing the significant impact of settings on frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling impact. Low settings average 199 FPS, Medium averages 148 FPS with a min of 126 and max of 170, High averages 127 FPS, and Ultra averages 91 FPS. The 1440p results show a more compressed range between settings, with a 108 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. Notably, the 1440p Ultra result of 91 FPS is 53 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra result, demonstrating the resolution scaling effect.

At 3840x2160, the combo begins to show its limitations at the highest settings. Low settings average 104 FPS, Medium averages 77 FPS with a min of 66 and max of 89, High averages 66 FPS, and Ultra averages 48 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, while High and Medium both stay above 60 FPS with averages of 66 and 77 respectively. The 4K Low result of 104 FPS shows the combo can handle 4K gaming when graphical demands are reduced.

The min and max FPS data available for Medium settings across all resolutions provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the min is 199 and max is 270, giving a 71 FPS range. At 1440p Medium, the min is 126 and max is 170, a 44 FPS range. At 4K Medium, the min is 66 and max is 89, a 23 FPS range. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests the GPU is becoming more consistently utilized, with less frame time variance.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 results in a frame rate drop that varies by settings preset. At Low settings, the drop is from 315 FPS to 199 FPS, a reduction of 116 FPS or approximately 37%. At Medium settings, the drop is from 235 FPS to 148 FPS, a reduction of 87 FPS or approximately 37%. High settings drop from 201 FPS to 127 FPS, a reduction of 74 FPS or approximately 37%. Ultra settings drop from 144 FPS to 91 FPS, a reduction of 53 FPS or approximately 37%.

The consistency of the percentage drop across all settings when moving from 1080p to 1440p is notable. This uniformity suggests that the GPU is the primary scaling factor during this transition, as the relative workload increase from 1080p to 1440p is identical regardless of settings. The CPU appears to have sufficient headroom at both resolutions, as the frame rates at 1440p remain high enough that CPU bottlenecks are unlikely.

Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 shows a different pattern. At Low settings, the drop is from 199 FPS to 104 FPS, a reduction of 95 FPS or approximately 48%. Medium settings drop from 148 FPS to 77 FPS, a reduction of 71 FPS or approximately 48%. High settings drop from 127 FPS to 66 FPS, a reduction of 61 FPS or approximately 48%. Ultra settings drop from 91 FPS to 48 FPS, a reduction of 43 FPS or approximately 47%.

The larger percentage drop when moving from 1440p to 4K compared to 1080p to 1440p indicates that the GPU is becoming increasingly strained at higher pixel counts. The 4K resolution quadruples the pixel count of 1080p, and the data shows the GPU's performance scaling does not keep pace with the pixel count increase. At 4K Ultra, the combo only manages 48 FPS, suggesting the GPU is the limiting component at this resolution and settings combination.

The limiting component analysis from the scaling data points to the GPU being the primary constraint at 4K, particularly at High and Ultra settings. At 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are high enough that either the CPU or GPU could be the limiting factor depending on the specific settings. However, the consistent scaling percentages suggest a balanced pairing that does not exhibit a severe bottleneck in either direction across most tested configurations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 5000 series processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It operates at a 3.50 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock, with a 65 W TDP. The processor uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

In synthetic CPU benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 5600 demonstrates solid performance. Cinebench R23 scores include 18309 in multicore and 2584 in singlecore. Cinebench R20 scores are 7689 multicore and 1085 singlecore. Geekbench scores are 9158 multicore and 1936 singlecore. The processor also posts 3DMark scores of 5641 for 16 threads, 1737 for 2 threads, 3313 for 4 threads, 4798 for 8 threads, 5659 for max threads, and 882 for single thread.

The CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs is 74, placing it in the upper quarter of processors. Its average benchmark score is 20468, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V at 20454 (0.1% difference), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at 20425 (0.2% difference), the AMD EPYC 9454P at 20422 (0.2% difference), and the AMD EPYC 7713 at 20363 (0.5% difference). These close margins show the Ryzen 5 5600 is competitive with a range of recent processors.

In Barony, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU across most tested configurations. At 1080p, where the GPU has the least work relative to the CPU, the frame rates are extremely high (315 FPS at Low), suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at these levels. The 12 threads provide sufficient parallelism for the game's logic, and the 32 MB L3 cache helps with procedural generation tasks common in roguelike games.

The CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz is relevant for Barony's single-threaded performance aspects. The singlecore benchmark scores (2584 in Cinebench R23, 882 in 3DMark single thread) indicate strong per-core performance that benefits games with serialized logic. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration ensures that even if the game uses multiple threads, there are enough resources available without causing contention.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, all four settings presets deliver frame rates well above 60 FPS, with even Ultra at 144 FPS average. The data shows that Ultra at 1080p provides a smooth experience, and the 144 FPS average leaves headroom for potential frame rate drops during intense gameplay moments. If the target is 144 Hz, Ultra at 1080p is the recommended choice, as it stays above the refresh threshold.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 91 FPS average, which is suitable for 60 Hz displays but may not fully satisfy 144 Hz monitors. High settings at 1440p produce 127 FPS average, representing a better balance for high-refresh displays. Medium settings at 1440p produce 148 FPS average, with a min of 126 FPS, making this the recommended preset for users prioritizing frame rate consistency on 144 Hz displays. Low settings at 1440p reach 199 FPS but sacrifice visual quality unnecessarily given the performance headroom.

For 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. Ultra settings average 48 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering in a roguelike where reaction time matters. High settings average 66 FPS, providing a playable experience that stays above 60 FPS on average. Medium settings average 77 FPS with a min of 66 FPS, offering the best balance of visual quality and frame rate at 4K. Low settings average 104 FPS, which is smooth but may reduce visual fidelity to a degree that affects gameplay clarity.

The measured data shows that Medium settings provide the most consistent frame rate behavior across all resolutions. The min FPS values for Medium are 199 at 1080p, 126 at 1440p, and 66 at 4K, all of which remain at or above 60 FPS. This consistency makes Medium the recommended preset for users who prioritize a stable frame rate over maximum visual quality. The Medium preset also shows the narrowest min-to-max range relative to its average, indicating more predictable frame pacing.

For users with 60 Hz displays, High settings at 4K or Ultra at 1440p both deliver averages above 60 FPS and represent the best visual quality per the measured performance. For users with 144 Hz displays, Medium at 1440p or Ultra at 1080p are the recommended choices, as both maintain averages above 144 FPS. The data does not support using Low settings at any resolution if the goal is maximizing visual quality, as even Ultra at 4K remains playable despite the 48 FPS average.