Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a playable experience in Barony, but the data reveals a system that is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions and increasingly CPU-limited at 1080p. The measured frame rates show a wide performance spread, from 264.5 FPS at 1080p Low to 41 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating that users have significant control over the visual-to-performance trade-off. This pairing ranks in the lower tier of tested configurations, sitting at rank 1405 out of 1702 combos, which places it in the 17th percentile of all tested systems for this specific roguelike title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and consistent across all settings, confirming that the RTX 2060 becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 166.8 at 1080p to 105.2 at 1440p, and then to 54.6 at 4K — a reduction of 37% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 48% drop from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline indicates that the GPU's 6 GB of VRAM and 192-bit memory bus are adequate for 1080p but struggle to maintain throughput at 4K.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced at Ultra settings, where the system delivers 117.6 FPS at 1080p, 73.4 FPS at 1440p, and only 41 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1440p and 4K at Ultra is a 44% loss, highlighting that the RTX 2060's raw compute (6.451 TFLOPS FP32) is insufficient for 4K Ultra in this title. Conversely, at Low settings, the system achieves 264.5 FPS at 1080p, 163.6 FPS at 1440p, and 86.1 FPS at 4K — the 4K Low result is still above 60 FPS, suggesting that lowering settings is an effective mitigation strategy.

The resolution scaling data strongly suggests that at 1080p, the CPU begins to matter more. The Ryzen 5 5600G's 6 cores and 12 threads can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions, but the fact that 1080p Ultra (117.6 FPS) is only slightly above 1440p High (105.2 FPS) indicates the GPU is still the bottleneck at these settings. At 1080p Low, the 264.5 FPS figure approaches the CPU's practical limit for this engine, as evidenced by the relatively smaller jump from Medium (192.9 FPS) to Low (264.5 FPS) compared to the jump from High (166.8 FPS) to Medium (192.9 FPS).

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores place it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19983. The CPU's multi-threaded performance is solid, as shown by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16758, but its single-thread score of 2365 in the same test is more modest, which matters for Barony's roguelike gameplay that often relies on single-threaded game logic.

In Barony, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p Low, where the system hits 264.5 FPS. This is likely near the engine's frame cap or the CPU's ability to process game state updates, given that the 5600G's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11800H with a deltaPct of -0.2% and the Intel Core i7-11600H at 0.2% — all within a negligible performance difference. The 5600G's 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for this title, but the data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 1440p or 4K.

The CPU's 3DMark scores reinforce this interpretation: a single-thread score of 872 and a 16-thread score of 5451 indicate balanced performance. At 4K Ultra (41 FPS), the CPU is clearly not the limiting factor, as the GPU is overwhelmed. However, at 1080p Low, the 264.5 FPS result suggests the CPU is approaching its ceiling, meaning users with higher-refresh-rate monitors may see CPU limitations in the most demanding frame-rate scenarios. The 5600G's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node (TSMC) allow for efficient operation, but the data does not show any thermal throttling impact on frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing architecture GPU with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 1680 MHz and base clock of 1365 MHz deliver 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is modest by modern standards but adequate for 1080p gaming. The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16074, and its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (0.5% higher) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (1.7% higher).

In Barony, the GPU's 6 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at those resolutions. However, at 4K, the VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth become strained, particularly at Ultra settings where the average FPS drops to 41. The GPU's 48 ROPs and 120 TMUs are adequate for the game's visual effects, but the 192-bit memory bus appears to be a limiting factor at 4K, where texture and geometry data exceed the bandwidth available.

The RTX 2060's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure modern API access, but the measured data shows that the GPU's raw performance is the primary constraint at 1440p and 4K. At 1440p High (105.2 FPS) and 1440p Medium (124.6 FPS), the GPU delivers smooth experiences, but the 4K results — even at Medium (63.5 FPS) — are only borderline playable. The GPU's 160 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its performance class, and the data shows no evidence of power or thermal limitations affecting the results.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Barony?*

A: The data shows that 1080p is the sweet spot, with all settings delivering above 117 FPS. At 1440p, High settings (105.2 FPS) are playable, but 4K requires Low settings (86.1 FPS) to stay above 60 FPS.

*Q: Is this system CPU-bound or GPU-bound in Barony?*

A: The scaling data indicates GPU-bound behavior at 1440p and 4K, where frame rates drop steeply with resolution. At 1080p Low (264.5 FPS), the CPU appears to become a limiting factor, as the Ryzen 5 5600G's single-thread performance (2365 in Cinebench R23) may cap frame rates.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600G compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 5600G's average benchmark score of 19983 is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-11600H (19949) and 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-11800H (20024). These differences are negligible, placing the CPU in the 78th percentile.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to similar GPUs?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 16074 is 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15996) and 1.7% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (16351), placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Barony?*

A: Yes, but only at Low settings (86.1 FPS) or Medium settings (63.5 FPS). At High settings (54.6 FPS) and Ultra settings (41 FPS), the frame rates are below 60 FPS, indicating a suboptimal experience at higher visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1405 out of 1702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the bottom 17% of all systems. This low ranking is primarily due to the GPU's modest performance relative to other tested configurations, as the CPU's 78th percentile standing is not enough to compensate. The benchmark results show that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates across all settings, but it falls behind at higher resolutions.

The ranking suggests that most other tested combos achieve better 4K performance, likely due to more powerful GPUs. The RTX 2060's 58th percentile GPU ranking and 6 GB VRAM capacity put it at a disadvantage in a game that scales heavily with resolution. However, for users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo is more competitive, as the measured FPS at those resolutions are well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience based on the measured data, users should prioritize 1080p or 1440p with High or Medium settings. At 1080p, High settings (166.8 FPS) provide an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, while Medium (192.9 FPS) offers a smoother experience with minimal visual compromise. At 1440p, High (105.2 FPS) is recommended for a solid experience, while Medium (124.6 FPS) provides additional headroom for demanding scenes.

At 4K, the data suggests that only Low settings (86.1 FPS) deliver a consistently smooth experience, though Medium (63.5 FPS) is marginally playable. Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution above 1080p, as the 4K Ultra result (41 FPS) is below acceptable thresholds. For users with high refresh rate monitors, 1080p Low (264.5 FPS) is the best choice to maximize frame rates, but this comes at a significant visual quality cost.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 264.5 FPS
• Medium: 192.9 FPS
• High: 166.8 FPS
• Ultra: 117.6 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 163.6 FPS
• Medium: 124.6 FPS
• High: 105.2 FPS
• Ultra: 73.4 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 86.1 FPS
• Medium: 63.5 FPS
• High: 54.6 FPS
• Ultra: 41 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern across all resolutions: Low settings provide roughly 50-60% higher frame rates than Ultra. At 1080p, the gap between Low (264.5 FPS) and Ultra (117.6 FPS) is 146.9 FPS, while at 4K, the gap narrows to 45.1 FPS (86.1 vs 41). This narrowing at 4K confirms that the GPU becomes the absolute bottleneck at higher resolutions, making settings adjustments less impactful. The 1440p results show the most balanced scaling, with a range from 73.4 FPS (Ultra) to 163.6 FPS (Low), providing users with flexible options depending on their refresh rate and visual preferences.