Barony

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Barony with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 shows a clear pattern of performance scaling across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 605.1 FPS, which drops to 433 FPS at 1440p and further to 229.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 28.4% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 62% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a game that becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, though the absolute frame rates remain exceptionally high throughout.

Moving from High settings at 1080p (438.2 FPS) to 1440p (274.9 FPS) shows a 37.3% drop, while the jump to 4K High (147.7 FPS) represents a 66.3% reduction from the 1080p baseline. The Ultra preset tells a similar story: 316.5 FPS at 1080p, 199.5 FPS at 1440p, and 101.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is the only measured result that dips below the 120 FPS threshold, suggesting that this is where the combination finally encounters meaningful performance pressure.

The data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the Ryzen 5 5600's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to keep the RTX 5090 well-fed, as evidenced by the massive frame rates. The 4K results, particularly at Ultra settings, show the GPU becoming the limiting component, with the frame rate dropping to roughly one-sixth of the 1080p Low figure. This behavior is typical for a roguelike title where CPU overhead from game logic and entity management can dominate at lower resolutions, while pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck at higher ones.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 brings substantial hardware resources to this pairing. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than adequate for Barony's demands at any of the tested settings. The GPU's base clock of 2017 MHz and boost clock of 2407 MHz, combined with 21760 shading units, deliver the raw compute necessary for the frame rates observed. The 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate are far beyond what this roguelike requires, which explains why even 4K Ultra manages 101.9 FPS.

The memory configuration deserves attention. With 32 GB of GDDR7, the RTX 5090 has more video memory than any game currently needs, and Barony is no exception. The 512-bit bus width and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth mean that memory bandwidth is effectively a non-issue across all measured configurations. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and 176 ROPs ensure that fill-rate limitations do not manifest until the highest resolution and quality settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 94th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 84306. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, scores 84241 (0.1% higher), while the RTX 5050 Mobile scores 84171 (0.2% higher). These margins are negligible and indicate that the RTX 5090 sits at the very top of the performance hierarchy. The AMD Radeon PRO W6600 trails by 1.3% with a score of 83209, while the NVIDIA CMP 40HX leads by 1.6% at 85637. In practice, these benchmark differences do not translate into meaningful FPS variations in Barony, where the measured results show the GPU rarely being the primary constraint.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this CPU-GPU combo in Barony?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 605.1, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 101.9 FPS, which is the lowest measured result across all tested configurations.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's 32 GB memory capacity necessary for Barony?

A: The 32 GB GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth is far beyond what Barony requires, but it ensures that memory capacity and bandwidth never become limiting factors at any resolution or settings level.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 433 FPS while Ultra produces 199.5 FPS, representing a 53.9% reduction in average frame rate when moving to the highest quality preset.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600 compare to its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 scores 21765 on average, which is 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635), 0.6% lower than the AMD EPYC 9554P (21899), and 0.9% lower than the Intel Core i7-11700F (21957).

Q: Does the combo ever drop below 100 FPS in the measured configurations?

A: No. The lowest measured average FPS is 101.9 at 4K Ultra, meaning every tested configuration maintains at least 100 FPS on average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its strongest results. Low settings yield 605.1 FPS, Medium settings produce 508.3 FPS, High settings deliver 438.2 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 316.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 47.7% performance reduction, which is substantial but leaves ample headroom even at the highest quality setting.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. Low settings produce 433 FPS, Medium settings deliver 325.9 FPS, High settings achieve 274.9 FPS, and Ultra settings reach 199.5 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each settings tier is consistent, ranging from 28.4% at Low to 37.3% at High, with Medium and Ultra showing 35.9% and 37% reductions respectively.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes more dramatically. Low settings still manage 229.7 FPS, which is a 46.9% reduction from the 1080p Low figure. Medium settings deliver 168.7 FPS, High settings achieve 147.7 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 101.9 FPS. The scaling from Medium to Ultra at 4K shows a 39.6% drop, while the jump from Low to Ultra at the same resolution represents a 55.6% reduction.

The settings scaling within each resolution follows a predictable pattern. At 1080p, Low to Medium costs 16% performance, Medium to High costs 13.8%, and High to Ultra costs 27.8%. At 1440p, these figures are 24.7%, 15.6%, and 27.4% respectively. At 4K, Low to Medium costs 26.6%, Medium to High costs 12.4%, and High to Ultra costs 31%. The Ultra preset consistently exacts the largest performance penalty, while the step from Medium to High is the smallest across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 25th out of 1702 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the top 1.5% of all configurations tested for this game, which is notable given the CPU's mid-range positioning. The Ryzen 5 5600 itself sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 21765, while the RTX 5090 sits in the 94th percentile among GPUs.

The rank reflects the GPU's dominance in this pairing. The RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 84306 is dramatically higher than what the CPU can fully utilize in many scenarios, yet the combination still achieves top-tier results because Barony's performance characteristics allow the GPU to stretch its legs even with a six-core, twelve-thread CPU. The rank of 25 means that only 24 other combinations deliver higher average FPS in this game, and those combinations presumably include faster CPUs that can better feed the RTX 5090 at lower resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks show how close the competition is at this performance tier. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER trails by 0.6%, while the AMD EPYC 9554P and EPYC 9534 both lead by 0.6%. The Intel Core i7-11700F leads by 0.9%. These margins are small enough that real-world gaming performance, as measured in Barony, depends more on the specific game's engine and how it utilizes CPU resources than on raw benchmark scores.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports different optimal settings depending on the target display. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 316.5 FPS is the clear recommendation, as it provides the best visual quality while still delivering frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of virtually any monitor. Even at 1080p Ultra, the combo maintains over 300 FPS, which is more than sufficient for competitive play in this roguelike genre.

At 1440p, the High preset offers the best balance. It delivers 274.9 FPS, which is only 14.2% lower than Medium (325.9 FPS) but provides noticeably better visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 199.5 FPS remains viable for players who prioritize image quality over raw frame rate, but the 27.4% drop from High to Ultra may not be worth the visual gains in a game like Barony where fast, clear feedback matters.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 168.7 FPS is recommended for most players. It maintains a high frame rate while providing a reasonable visual quality level. The High preset at 147.7 FPS is a strong alternative for those with high-refresh-rate 4K panels, as it stays above 144 FPS. The Ultra preset at 101.9 FPS is only advisable for players with 60-100 Hz displays who prioritize maximum visual quality, as the 31% drop from High to Ultra is substantial. The Low preset at 229.7 FPS is unnecessary at 4K, as even Medium provides ample performance headroom.