Barony

# Barony with AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Barony, a roguelike title from 2015. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings categories place this combo comfortably in the upper echelon of tested configurations, ranking 257th out of 2,935 total combos tested in this game. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, with the CPU becoming a secondary consideration only at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable but steep performance curve. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 381 at 1920x1080 to 240 at 2560x1440, representing a 37% reduction when moving to 1440p. The subsequent drop to 4K at 126 average FPS is another 47.5% reduction from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where pixel count directly dictates rendering load.

The Low settings preset shows even more dramatic scaling, with 522 FPS at 1080p dropping to 377 FPS at 1440p (a 27.8% decrease), and then to 197 FPS at 4K (a 47.7% decrease from 1440p). The fact that Low settings at 1080p reaches 522 FPS while the same preset at 4K only manages 197 FPS indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is being pushed to its limits by the 4K resolution, even in a relatively lightweight roguelike.

Medium settings provide the most complete data with min and max FPS values. At 1080p, the average is 444 FPS with a minimum of 377 and maximum of 510. Moving to 1440p, the average drops to 280 FPS with min/max of 238/322. At 4K, the average falls to 146 FPS with min/max of 124/168. The consistency of the frame pacing, as evidenced by the relatively narrow min-max ranges, suggests stable performance without significant stuttering.

Ultra settings show the steepest scaling curve. The 1080p Ultra average of 273 FPS drops to 172 FPS at 1440p (a 37% reduction), and further to 90 FPS at 4K (a 47.7% reduction from 1440p). This 4K Ultra result of 90 FPS is the only measured configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that even this high-end GPU configuration cannot fully saturate 4K Ultra in Barony.

The overall scaling pattern—roughly 37-48% performance drops between each resolution tier—suggests that the limiting component shifts from CPU at 1080p to GPU at 4K. At 1080p Low, the 522 FPS result is likely approaching the CPU's frame delivery ceiling, while at 4K Ultra, the GPU's rendering capabilities become the primary constraint.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER serves as the primary performance driver in this configuration, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Barony's rendering demands even at 4K resolution. The memory clock runs at 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective speed, and the base clock of 2295 MHz boosts to 2550 MHz under load.

The GPU's architectural specifications explain its performance headroom. With 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, the RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS provides ample compute capacity for Barony's rendering effects, while the 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores offer additional capabilities that, while not directly relevant to this roguelike's visual style, contribute to the GPU's overall throughput.

The measured data shows the GPU becoming the clear bottleneck at 4K. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 107 FPS (197 vs. 90), whereas at 1080p the same settings gap is 249 FPS (522 vs. 273). This compression of the settings delta at higher resolutions indicates that pixel throughput, not shader complexity, is the limiting factor. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity is never threatened by Barony's memory footprint, as evidenced by the consistent performance across all settings presets without any signs of memory-related stuttering.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,209. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores 54,247, a delta of just -0.1%, indicating near-identical performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.7% and 2.8% behind, respectively. These tight margins in synthetic benchmarks translate to the measured FPS results, where the RTX 4080 SUPER's position at the top of the GPU hierarchy ensures no GPU-side limitations in Barony.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 522, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the ceiling for this configuration, likely constrained by CPU frame delivery rather than GPU rendering capability.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 90, which is 50% above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum FPS at this configuration was not recorded, but the average indicates substantial headroom.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Barony?

A: This combination ranks 257th out of 2,935 tested combos, placing it in the top 8.8% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong performance of both the RTX 4080 SUPER and the Ryzen 5 5600F in this game.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 522 FPS while Ultra produces 273 FPS, a difference of 249 FPS or approximately 47.7% lower performance at Ultra. This indicates that Ultra settings impose a significant rendering load even at 1080p.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at 1440p, as evidenced by the 377 FPS Low result versus 172 FPS Ultra result—a 205 FPS spread. The CPU's influence becomes more apparent at 1080p, where Low settings reach 522 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36,945 in average benchmark tests, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, scores 36,938 (0% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2% higher at 37,018.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows that Medium settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 444 FPS with a minimum of 377 FPS, providing a 63 FPS headroom above the High preset's 381 FPS. The min-max range of 377-510 FPS demonstrates consistent frame pacing without significant drops.

At 1440p, Medium settings produce 280 FPS with min/max of 238/322, which remains well above the 240 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors. The High preset at 1440p delivers 240 FPS, which would also satisfy 240 Hz displays, but Medium offers a 40 FPS buffer that provides more stability during demanding scenes.

For 4K gaming, Medium settings are the recommended choice, delivering 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS. This configuration provides a comfortable margin above 120 FPS displays while maintaining visual fidelity. The High preset at 4K achieves 126 FPS, which is still playable but with less headroom for frame time spikes.

Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p displays, where the 273 FPS average still exceeds 240 Hz refresh rates. At 1440p, Ultra's 172 FPS would be suitable for 165 Hz monitors but not 240 Hz displays. At 4K, Ultra's 90 FPS average is playable but sacrifices the smoothness that Medium settings provide.

Low settings are not recommended for any resolution, as the visual downgrade is unnecessary given the performance headroom at Medium. Even at 4K, Medium settings provide 146 FPS, making Low settings redundant for competitive play where frame rates above 200 FPS are not achievable at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 257th out of 2,935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the top 8.8% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between the 6-core, 12-thread CPU and the high-end GPU, though the position suggests that some combinations with faster CPUs or more optimized pairings achieve higher frame rates.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 85th among all CPUs indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600F is a solid mid-to-high performer, but not at the absolute top of the hierarchy. Its nearest rivals—the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and Intel Core i9-12900T—all score within 0.5% of the 5600F, indicating that CPU performance is tightly clustered at this level.

The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,209, places it near the top of the GPU hierarchy. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080, is virtually identical at -0.1% delta. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a mid-to-high-tier CPU results in the 257th overall ranking, suggesting that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in most scenarios, but faster CPUs could extract additional performance in CPU-bound situations at 1080p.

The ranking of 257th out of 2,935 indicates that this combo outperforms approximately 91.2% of tested configurations. This places it firmly in the upper performance tier, suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and smooth 4K experiences at Medium settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values across settings are: Low 522, Medium 444, High 381, and Ultra 273. The Medium preset provides min/max values of 377 and 510, respectively, showing a 133 FPS spread between minimum and maximum frame rates. This wide range at Medium settings suggests some scenes are significantly more demanding than others, though even the minimum exceeds 360 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS decreases across all presets: Low 377, Medium 280, High 240, and Ultra 172. The Medium preset at 1440p has min/max of 238/322, a narrower 84 FPS spread compared to 1080p, indicating more consistent performance at this resolution. The High preset's 240 FPS average aligns perfectly with 240 Hz displays, making it a viable option for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low 197, Medium 146, High 126, and Ultra 90. The Medium preset shows min/max of 124/168, a 44 FPS spread that demonstrates increasingly stable frame pacing at higher resolutions. The Ultra preset's 90 FPS average is the only measured configuration below 100 FPS, though it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

The performance delta between Low and Ultra settings grows with resolution: 249 FPS at 1080p, 205 FPS at 1440p, and 107 FPS at 4K. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU becomes increasingly the limiting factor as pixel count rises, with settings-based rendering complexity having less relative impact.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F provides the processing foundation for this configuration, with 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. The CPU's base clock of 3.00 GHz boosts to 4.00 GHz, and its 65 W TDP makes it an efficient choice for gaming workloads. The 32 MB shared L3 cache and 512 KB per-core L2 cache provide ample data storage for game logic and AI calculations.

The CPU's PassMark scores demonstrate its multi-threaded capabilities: a multithread score of 19,236 and single-thread score of 2,872. The integer math score of 59,339 and floating-point math score of 34,548 indicate balanced compute performance across different workload types. The data compression score of 232,836 and random string sorting score of 23,422 show strong memory-bound performance, which is relevant for Barony's procedural generation systems.

In Barony, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p with Low settings, where the 522 FPS result approaches the practical frame delivery limit for this processor. The fact that increasing settings at 1080p only drops performance to 273 FPS at Ultra—not lower—suggests that the CPU can sustain high frame rates even with the GPU handling more rendering work. At 4K, the CPU becomes less relevant as the GPU's rendering time dominates the frame budget.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 36,945 place it in a tightly contested performance tier. Its nearest rivals all score within 0.5%, indicating that no significant CPU bottleneck exists in this configuration. The 0% delta with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, -0.2% with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, -0.4% with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and -0.5% with the Intel Core i9-12900T all confirm that the 5600F delivers performance on par with these alternatives.