Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a highly playable experience in Barony across nearly every setting tier. The measured data shows a classic performance curve where lower settings unlock significantly higher frame rates, but the system’s real strength lies in maintaining smooth gameplay even at demanding presets. At 1080p, the combo averages 183 FPS on High and 131 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the hardware is well-suited for high-refresh-rate displays. Moving to 1440p, the averages remain strong, with 116 FPS on High and 83 FPS on Ultra. Even at 4K, the system manages 60 FPS on High and 43 FPS on Ultra, proving that this pairing can handle the game’s roguelike demands without excessive compromise.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows reveal a clear hierarchy of performance versus visual fidelity. For the best overall experience, the Medium preset stands out as the sweet spot. At 1080p, Medium delivers 213 FPS average, with a minimum of 181 FPS and a maximum of 245 FPS. This frame-time consistency is critical for a roguelike where quick reactions matter, and the 181 FPS floor ensures no noticeable stutter during intense moments. The jump from Medium to High at 1080p costs 30 FPS (213 to 183), which is a notable drop for what is likely a marginal visual gain in a game with Barony’s tile-based aesthetics. Conversely, dropping from Medium to Low only adds 74 FPS (213 to 287), but the visual degradation may not be worth the extra headroom unless targeting a very high refresh rate monitor.

At 1440p, Medium again proves optimal, delivering 135 FPS with a minimum of 114 FPS. This is above the 100 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth, and the 114 FPS floor means the experience remains fluid even during chaotic dungeon crawls. High at 1440p drops to 116 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices 19 FPS for settings that may not be perceptibly better on many monitors. Ultra at 1440p falls to 83 FPS, which is acceptable for slower-paced exploration but risky for combat-heavy sections. For 4K, the situation changes—Medium averages 70 FPS with a 60 FPS minimum, making it the only preset that consistently holds above the 60 FPS standard. High at 4K averages exactly 60 FPS, but without a recorded minimum, it is riskier than Medium’s guaranteed floor. Therefore, the recommendation is to use Medium for resolutions up to 1440p and Medium as the safe choice at 4K, prioritizing frame-time stability over the marginal visual improvements of High.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is a central factor in these results. Barony is not a texture-heavy game, so the 8 GB capacity is unlikely to be a bottleneck even at 4K, but the memory bandwidth plays a role in how efficiently the GPU feeds the render pipeline. The card’s base clock of 1470 MHz and boost clock of 1650 MHz, combined with 2176 shading units, deliver the raw compute necessary for the frame rates observed. The GPU’s passmark G3D score of 16462 places it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, indicating a solid mid-range performer.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 43 FPS, a significant reduction from the 60 FPS at High. This 17 FPS gap between Ultra and High at 4K suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU’s resources. The transition from Medium to Low at 4K (70 to 95 FPS) further demonstrates the GPU’s scaling with workload. In contrast, at 1080p, the CPU has more headroom, allowing the GPU to reach 287 FPS on Low, which is near the practical limit for many displays. The GPU’s 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 105.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for Barony’s rendering demands, but the data implies that Ultra settings are best reserved for lower resolutions or for players who prioritize visuals over raw frame rate.

FAQ

Q: Does the RTX 2060 SUPER maintain 60 FPS at 4K in Barony?

A: Yes, but only on certain presets. The measured average FPS at 4K is 60 on High, 70 on Medium, 95 on Low, and 43 on Ultra. The Medium preset is the safest choice for a consistent 60 FPS experience, as it has a recorded minimum of 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo if I have a 144Hz monitor?

A: At 1080p, the system exceeds 144 FPS on Medium (213 FPS) and High (183 FPS) presets, with Low reaching 287 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (181 FPS) and Medium (135 FPS) come close, but Medium falls slightly short of 144 FPS, so 1080p is the recommended resolution for full 144Hz utilization.

Q: How does the CPU influence performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU has more influence on frame rates. The Ryzen 5 5600F’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, allow the GPU to reach 287 FPS on Low. The single-thread score of 2872 in Passmark suggests strong per-core performance, which is vital for Barony’s game logic and AI calculations.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth the performance cost?

A: The data says no for most users. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 131 FPS compared to 213 FPS on Medium, a 38% reduction. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 83 FPS (39% lower than Medium’s 135 FPS), and at 4K, it falls to 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard. The visual improvements from Ultra are not quantified in the data, but the frame rate cost is substantial.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like on Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset shows the most stable frame times across all resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum is 181 FPS and the maximum is 245 FPS. At 1440p, the min/max is 114/155 FPS, and at 4K, it is 60/81 FPS. This consistency is crucial for a roguelike where unpredictable enemy spawns and projectile patterns demand stable input response.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems in Barony?

A: The combo ranks 2069 out of 2935 tested combinations, placing it in the 70th percentile. This suggests that while it is not a top-tier setup, it outperforms the majority of tested hardware, which is consistent with the strong average FPS numbers observed in the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data paints a detailed picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly CPU-bound in the lower settings. The Low preset averages 287 FPS, which is a massive 74 FPS jump over Medium’s 213 FPS. This indicates that the GPU has ample headroom at 1080p and is not the limiting factor. High at 1080p averages 183 FPS, while Ultra averages 131 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra (52 FPS) is larger than the gap between Medium and High (30 FPS), suggesting that Ultra introduces disproportionately expensive effects. The Medium preset’s minimum of 181 FPS is notably close to High’s average, indicating that Medium provides a more consistent experience than High, which has no recorded minimum.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role. Low averages 181 FPS, which is still very high, but the scaling is less dramatic than at 1080p. Medium averages 135 FPS with a minimum of 114 FPS, while High averages 116 FPS. The difference between Medium and High narrows to 19 FPS at 1440p, compared to 30 FPS at 1080p. Ultra at 1440p averages 83 FPS, a 52 FPS drop from High, mirroring the relative gap seen at 1080p. This pattern suggests that Ultra’s performance cost is consistent regardless of resolution, pointing to specific GPU-heavy effects.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is fully saturated. Low averages 95 FPS, which is respectable for 4K, but Medium drops to 70 FPS. High averages exactly 60 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep: Low goes from 287 to 95 FPS (a 67% reduction), Medium from 213 to 70 FPS (67% reduction), High from 183 to 60 FPS (67% reduction), and Ultra from 131 to 43 FPS (67% reduction). This consistent 67% drop across all settings indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the relative performance loss is uniform regardless of preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2069 out of 2935 tested combinations places it in the 70th percentile of all tested systems in Barony. This ranking is underwhelming when considering the high FPS numbers achieved at 1080p and 1440p. The discrepancy suggests that many other tested combos feature more powerful CPUs or GPUs that push even higher frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU matters more. However, the ranking also indicates that this combo is far from the bottom, outperforming 866 other tested combinations.

Comparing the individual components’ benchmarks provides context. The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, which is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, at 36938 (0% delta). This puts the CPU in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall performance. The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, with its nearest rival being the RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159 (-0.4% delta), placing it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. The GPU’s lower percentile relative to the CPU suggests that the combo’s rank is more likely held back by the GPU than the CPU, especially at 4K where the GPU is the clear bottleneck.

The rank of 2069 out of 2935 is therefore a reflection of the GPU’s mid-range positioning. While the CPU is a strong performer in its class, the GPU’s 62nd percentile ranking means that many combos with higher-end graphics cards will outpace this setup, particularly in GPU-bound scenarios like 4K Ultra. The data implies that this combo is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it will cede ground to systems with more powerful GPUs at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 7 nm process node contribute to strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 2872. This is crucial for Barony, which relies on deterministic game logic and AI pathfinding that typically scale with single-core performance. The CPU’s multi-thread score of 19236 and integer math score of 59339 indicate that it can handle background tasks without impacting frame rates.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p. The jump from Medium to Low at 1080p (213 to 287 FPS) suggests that the GPU is still able to push more frames when the settings are lowered, implying that the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough up to at least 287 FPS. The CPU’s 12 threads also ensure that the game’s simulation threads, which may handle enemy AI, item generation, and procedural dungeon creation, are adequately provisioned. At 1440p and 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, but the consistent 67% FPS drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings suggests that the CPU is not introducing any additional stutter or frame time inconsistency at higher resolutions.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a delta of 0%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D with a delta of -0.2%. This indicates that the 5600F is competitive with modern mid-range CPUs. However, the lack of a launch MSRP in the data means that its value proposition cannot be assessed, but its performance metrics alone show that it is a capable partner for the RTX 2060 SUPER in Barony.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is remarkably consistent across all settings, with a 67% reduction in average FPS for every preset. This uniformity points to the GPU as the sole limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 4K in a game like Barony, but the raw compute power (7.181 TFLOPS) is not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at that resolution with demanding settings. The data shows that at 1080p, the system can exceed 280 FPS on Low, but at 4K, the same settings yield only 95 FPS.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less severe, with an average FPS drop of approximately 37% across all settings (e.g., Low: 287 to 181 FPS, a 37% drop; Medium: 213 to 135 FPS, a 37% drop). This is a more manageable reduction that allows for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p. The drop from 1440p to 4K is also 37% (e.g., Low: 181 to 95 FPS, a 48% drop; Medium: 135 to 70 FPS, a 48% drop), but the absolute numbers become more critical as they approach the 60 FPS threshold.

This scaling behavior indicates that the system is balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU and GPU work in harmony. At 4K, the GPU’s limitations are exposed, and the user must accept either lower settings (Medium for 70 FPS) or a compromised experience (High for 60 FPS, Ultra for 43 FPS). The data suggests that the combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p displays, where it can deliver high frame rates with consistent frame times, while 4K is only viable for players who prioritize resolution over smoothness. The 67% drop from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator that the RTX 2060 SUPER, despite its 8 GB memory, is not a 4K-class GPU for this title when aiming for high refresh rates.