Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional performance in Barony, achieving triple-digit frame rates at every tested resolution and settings combination. The data indicates this combo is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU proves sufficient to feed even the most powerful consumer graphics card on the market at 1080p. The measured results show a system that never drops below 109 FPS on average, even at the demanding 4K Ultra preset, making it a top-tier choice for this roguelike title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High settings preset, the average frame rate drops from 444 FPS at 1080p to 292 FPS at 1440p, and further to 152 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65.8% performance reduction from 1080p to 4K at High settings. The scaling is even more pronounced at the Ultra preset, where average FPS falls from 331 at 1080p to 209 at 1440p and finally to 109 at 4K, a 67.1% total reduction. These steep declines indicate that the rendering load increases dramatically with pixel count, which is typical for a game with simple geometry but potentially complex lighting and particle effects.

The Medium preset shows the most consistent behavior across resolutions, with average FPS of 468 at 1080p, 340 at 1440p, and 178 at 4K. The 4K Medium result includes measured minimum and maximum values of 151 and 204 FPS respectively, showing a 53 FPS spread between the 1% low and peak frame rates. This variance suggests that even at Medium settings, certain scenes in Barony can cause noticeable frame pacing fluctuations at 4K, though the average remains well above the 144 Hz refresh rate threshold.

The Low preset demonstrates the least demanding configuration, producing 522 FPS at 1080p, 448 FPS at 1440p, and 239 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is particularly telling — it achieves nearly the same frame rate as the 4K High preset does at 1440p (239 vs 292 FPS). This indicates that at Low settings, the GPU has substantial headroom remaining, and the bottleneck shifts toward the CPU. The fact that 1080p Low only reaches 522 FPS rather than scaling further suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, becomes the limiting factor at this extreme frame rate territory.

The resolution scaling data strongly suggests that Barony is primarily GPU-limited at 4K and 1440p, while the CPU begins to constrain performance at 1080p with lower graphical settings. The gap between 1080p and 1440p performance is larger than the gap between 1440p and 4K at most presets, which is an unusual pattern. For example, at High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 152 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 140 FPS. This near-linear scaling indicates that the rendering pipeline in Barony scales efficiently with resolution, and the RTX 5090 D's massive 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth helps maintain throughput even at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this system for Barony, and its specifications explain the high frame rates observed. The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is far beyond what Barony requires, as the game is a roguelike with relatively simple textures and geometry. The excess memory capacity means there is no risk of VRAM overflow causing stutters or texture pop-in at any tested resolution. The GPU's 21760 shading units and 176 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s, which directly contributes to the high fill rates needed for 4K rendering.

The clock speeds of the RTX 5090 D, with a base of 2017 MHz and boost of 2407 MHz, are modest relative to the massive shader count. This combination results in 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is more than sufficient for Barony's graphical demands. The GPU's performance percentile of 92 among all GPUs places it in the top tier, and its average benchmark score of 77712 reflects its dominance. However, the nearest rival data shows the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904, just 1.1% lower, while the RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.6% higher. This suggests that in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5090 D is closely matched by some mobile-class GPUs, but in actual Barony gameplay, the measured FPS indicates the desktop card's advantage is more pronounced.

The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking and the measured frame rates demonstrate that the RTX 5090 D is not the bottleneck at 1080p or 1440p in Barony. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is pushed harder, achieving 109 FPS average, which indicates the card is being utilized effectively. The 4K Medium result with its 151 FPS minimum shows that the GPU can maintain playable frame rates even in demanding scenes. The GPU's dual-slot design and 575 W TDP suggest it requires substantial cooling, but the measured data confirms it delivers the expected performance for its class. The 1x 16-pin power connector and 950 W suggested PSU indicate this is a power-hungry component, yet the frame rates justify the hardware investment for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F plays a supporting but critical role in this Barony configuration. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, this CPU provides sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5090 D at most settings. The base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.00 GHz are modest by modern standards, yet the measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 522 FPS, which indicates the CPU can feed the GPU with enough draw calls to sustain very high frame rates. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain low latency access to frequently used game data, which is beneficial for Barony's procedural generation and entity management.

The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 19236 and single-thread score of 2872 place it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs. This ranking is respectable but not elite, and the nearest rival data shows a tight cluster: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938 average (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 (-0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (-0.4%). This clustering indicates that the 5600F is competitive with current mid-range offerings, though it lacks the multi-core headroom of higher-end processors. The 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die at 7 nm process node demonstrate efficient design, but the 65 W TDP suggests power is prioritized over extreme performance.

In Barony specifically, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining the 1080p results. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 522 is significantly lower than what the GPU could theoretically produce, indicating a CPU limitation. The 1080p High result of 444 FPS and 1080p Medium of 468 FPS show that as graphical settings increase, the GPU takes on more work and the CPU bottleneck lessens. The fact that 1080p Medium (468 FPS) outperforms 1080p High (444 FPS) by 5.4% suggests that the CPU is still the limiting factor at these settings, as the GPU has spare capacity. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and the CPU's performance is sufficient to maintain the high frame rates observed.

The Ryzen 5 5600F's performance in Barony is adequate for this game's requirements, but the data shows that a stronger CPU could potentially unlock higher frame rates at 1080p. The 85th percentile ranking and the synthetic benchmark scores indicate that this CPU is a solid mid-range option, but it is not the ideal pairing for the RTX 5090 D at lower resolutions. For players targeting 1440p or 4K, the CPU provides ample performance, but for esports-style 1080p gaming, the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration may limit the GPU's full potential.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing Barony with this hardware combination. At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers 109 FPS average, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 4K achieves 152 FPS, a 39.4% improvement over Ultra, and this is the recommended setting for 4K gaming. The Medium preset at 4K provides 178 FPS with a minimum of 151 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors, but the visual quality reduction from High to Medium may not be worth the 17.1% FPS gain. The Low preset at 4K reaches 239 FPS, but the graphical compromises are likely too severe for a visually rich roguelike.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset achieves 209 FPS average, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming. The High preset at 1440p reaches 292 FPS, providing a 39.7% improvement over Ultra. For competitive play or maximum smoothness, High is the recommended preset at 1440p, as it balances visual fidelity with a substantial FPS buffer. The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 340 FPS with a minimum of 289 FPS, which is overkill for most displays but useful for extreme refresh rates. The Low preset at 1440p hits 448 FPS, but the visual downgrade is significant.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset achieves 331 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display. The High preset at 1080p reaches 444 FPS, and the Medium preset achieves 468 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p hits 522 FPS, but the CPU limitation becomes apparent here. For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset is recommended because it provides the best visual quality while still delivering 331 FPS, which is well above any refresh rate currently available. The gap between Ultra and High at 1080p is 113 FPS, but the visual difference between these presets is likely more noticeable than the frame rate difference beyond 330 FPS.

Considering all resolutions, the High preset offers the best combination of visual quality and performance across the board. At 4K High, the 152 FPS average exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates, while at 1440p High, the 292 FPS average supports 240 Hz displays. The Medium preset is the best choice for 4K gaming if the player prioritizes frame rate over visual fidelity, but the High preset provides a more balanced experience. The data suggests that the RTX 5090 D is powerful enough to handle High settings at 4K with room to spare, making Ultra settings a luxury rather than a necessity.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 108th out of 3717 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the top 2.9% of all configurations. This ranking is impressive given that the CPU is a budget-oriented 5000-series part, while the GPU is a flagship 50-series card. The high ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's exceptional performance, as the RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile ranking among GPUs outweighs the CPU's more modest 85th percentile ranking. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a mid-range CPU proves effective in Barony, where the GPU handles most of the rendering load.

The combo rank of 108 out of 3717 indicates that this configuration outperforms 97.1% of all tested combinations. This places it in the upper echelon of systems, but it is not the absolute top performer. Systems with higher-end CPUs paired with the RTX 5090 D likely rank higher, as the CPU bottleneck at 1080p prevents this combo from reaching its full potential. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is likely most pronounced at 1080p Low settings, where the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration limits frame rates to 522 FPS, whereas a stronger CPU could potentially push closer to the GPU's theoretical maximum.

The fact that this combo ranks 108th despite the CPU's limitations reflects the RTX 5090 D's dominance. In Barony, which is not a CPU-intensive game, the GPU's raw power is the primary determinant of performance. The data shows that at 4K, the combo performs exceptionally well, and the ranking likely reflects this strength. For players using 1440p or 4K displays, this combo is effectively in the top tier, but for 1080p gaming, the CPU becomes a limiting factor that prevents the combo from achieving even higher rankings. The 108th rank out of 3717 represents a strong overall performance, but the data suggests that upgrading the CPU would yield diminishing returns at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS measured at 1080p is 522 FPS, achieved at the Low settings preset. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 331 FPS average, while High and Medium reach 444 FPS and 468 FPS respectively.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 109 FPS. This is the lowest average FPS across all tested configurations, but it remains above 100 FPS, making 4K Ultra playable.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The average FPS ranges from 209 at Ultra to 448 at Low, and the consistent scaling across presets indicates the RTX 5090 D is being fully utilized rather than limited by the Ryzen 5 5600F.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming?

A: The High preset at 4K provides the best balance, achieving 152 FPS average compared to 109 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset reaches 178 FPS with a minimum of 151 FPS, but High offers superior visual quality with only a 17.1% FPS penalty.

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

A: This combo ranks 108th out of 3717 tested combos, placing it in the top 2.9% of all configurations. The ranking reflects the RTX 5090 D's strong performance, which compensates for the Ryzen 5 5600F's mid-range capabilities.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM provide any benefit in Barony?

A: The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth far exceeds Barony's requirements. The excess VRAM ensures no memory-related stutters or texture loading issues at any resolution or settings preset, though the game does not utilize this capacity fully.