Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers an exceptionally strong experience in Barony, a roguelike title where frame rates are consistently high across all tested configurations. The data shows a combination that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, yet still provides enough CPU headroom to push well past standard high-refresh-rate thresholds, making it a versatile choice for both competitive and visually demanding play.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, though the absolute numbers remain impressive throughout. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 179.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops that average to 112.2 FPS, a reduction of roughly 37%. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset average falls further to 58.1 FPS, which is about 68% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count, a classic sign that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern holds across other settings as well. At High settings, the frame rate goes from 247.1 FPS at 1080p to 157.8 FPS at 1440p, and then to 82.5 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is consistently around 35-40%, while the jump from 1440p to 4K typically reduces frame rates by another 45-50%. This non-linear scaling suggests that memory bandwidth and fill rate become increasingly critical as resolution rises, and the RTX 3070's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appears to be a limiting factor at 4K, especially when compared to the relatively modest performance drop between the two lower resolutions.

Interestingly, the Low preset shows the least relative degradation. At 1080p Low, the average is 386.7 FPS, dropping to 245.2 FPS at 1440p and 128 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is still exceptionally high, indicating that even at the most demanding resolution, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to maintain a triple-digit frame rate. This suggests that for players targeting 4K, dropping to Low settings is a viable strategy to stay well above 120 FPS, whereas Ultra settings at 4K will likely require a more powerful GPU to reach that threshold.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272 and a Geekbench multicore score of 7986. The single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2438 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2035. These numbers place the CPU in the 78th percentile among all tested processors, and its average benchmark score of 20740 is virtually identical to the Intel Core i7-10700, which scores 20746 (a 0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, which scores 20680 (a 0.3% delta).

In Barony, a roguelike game that does not typically feature complex AI simulations or massive physics calculations, the CPU's role is largely to maintain a high minimum frame rate and ensure the GPU is never starved. The data supports this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the 386.7 FPS average is far beyond what any current display can show, proving that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 179.1 FPS result suggests there is still ample CPU headroom available. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for this title's data streaming needs, and the processor's 65 W TDP indicates it runs efficiently without thermal throttling concerns.

The fact that frame rates drop by roughly the same percentage across all settings when moving from 1080p to 1440p, but then drop more steeply when moving to 4K, reinforces the idea that the CPU handles all resolution changes equally well. If the CPU were a bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller performance delta between 1080p and 1440p, as the GPU would still be underutilized at the lower resolution. Instead, the consistent scaling points to a balanced system where the CPU is never the primary constraint.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 1725 MHz, and it features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The GPU's benchmark results place it in the 72nd percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average score of 28238. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, which scores 27985 (a 0.9% delta), while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 27956 (a 1% delta). This indicates the RTX 3070 is a solid mid-to-high-range performer, though it is notably outclassed by more modern flagships.

In Barony, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is not a bottleneck at any tested setting, as the game's roguelike visuals are not particularly texture-heavy. However, the memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s appears to be a significant factor at 4K. The gap between 1440p Ultra (112.2 FPS) and 4K Ultra (58.1 FPS) is a 48% reduction, which is larger than the 37% reduction seen between 1080p Ultra and 1440p Ultra. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is hitting limits related to pixel throughput and memory bandwidth rather than raw compute power.

The RTX 3070's 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is more than adequate for this title, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s also support the observed performance. At 4K Ultra, the 58.1 FPS average is still playable, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider a minimum for smooth action. The data clearly shows that this GPU is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can easily drive high refresh rate monitors, while 4K gaming is possible only at lower settings or with a willingness to accept frame rates below 60.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in Barony, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and RTX 3070 ranks 768th out of 1702 total combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of the database, meaning there are many faster configurations but also a substantial number of slower ones. Given the high absolute frame rates measured, this ranking likely reflects that Barony is not a particularly demanding game, and even mid-range hardware can achieve playable results.

The combo's ranking relative to its individual components is worth noting. The CPU's percentile rank of 78 and the GPU's percentile rank of 72 are both above average, yet the combo ranks in the 45th percentile overall (768/1702). This divergence suggests that in Barony, the game engine is not fully utilizing the available hardware resources, or that the performance ceiling is relatively low compared to other titles. For players building a system specifically for this game, the data indicates that a less powerful CPU or GPU would likely achieve similar results, as the game does not appear to stress either component to its limits at standard resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 386.7 FPS on Low settings, 287.8 FPS on Medium, 247.1 FPS on High, and 179.1 FPS on Ultra. All of these results are far above the typical 144 Hz refresh rate, meaning players can run the game at maximum settings with plenty of headroom for frame time spikes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 245.2 FPS on Low, 181 FPS on Medium, 157.8 FPS on High, and 112.2 FPS on Ultra. The Ultra setting at 1440p is still above 100 FPS, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The Medium and High settings both exceed 150 FPS, providing a smooth experience even during intense gameplay moments.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly but remains usable. The Low preset averages 128 FPS, which is still well above 60 FPS and suitable for most displays. Medium averages 96.8 FPS, High averages 82.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 58.1 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that players with 4K monitors should either drop to High settings or be prepared for occasional frame drops during busy scenes.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Barony at 1440p with high refresh rates?*

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 157.8, and with Ultra settings it is 112.2. Both results are well above 100 FPS, making this an excellent pairing for 144 Hz 1440p monitors.

*Q: Is the RTX 3070 sufficient for 4K gaming in Barony?*

A: The RTX 3070 can handle 4K with caveats. At High settings, the average is 82.5 FPS, and at Medium it is 96.8 FPS. However, at Ultra settings, the average drops to 58.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. Players should choose High or Medium settings for a smooth 4K experience.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to the Ryzen 5 5600X?

A: The two processors have nearly identical average benchmark scores. The 5600GT scores 20740, while the 5600X scores 20680, representing a 0.3% delta. In practical terms, there is no measurable performance difference between them in Barony.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: Even at Ultra settings, the combo achieves 179.1 FPS at 1920x1080. This means players can use the highest settings without sacrificing frame rate. Lower presets yield even higher results, with Low reaching 386.7 FPS, but there is no need to compromise visual quality.

Q: Does the combo rank well compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 768th out of 1702 tested combinations. This places it in the upper-middle range, indicating solid performance that is better than the majority of systems but not among the very fastest.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The performance drop from 1440p to 4K is significantly steeper than from 1080p to 1440p, and the CPU shows no signs of bottlenecking at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.