Barony

Barony is a roguelike that leans heavily on CPU logic for procedural generation, enemy AI, and simulation, with the GPU handling the visual layer. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz, and it boosts up to 4.60 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 17,272 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2,438 in single-core, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700, which it matches with a deltaPct of 0, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, which is only 0.3% ahead. For a game like Barony, single-thread performance matters for the main game loop, while the 12 threads help with background simulation tasks. The data shows that this CPU is not a bottleneck at high frame rates, as evidenced by the measured FPS figures in this combo.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 5600GT provides a solid foundation for Barony's CPU-intensive workloads. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers enough parallelism to handle the game's procedural dungeon generation and entity updates without stuttering. The 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock ensure that single-threaded tasks, which roguelikes often rely on for deterministic logic, execute quickly. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache is shared across all cores, which helps with the rapid data access patterns typical of tile-based games.

Benchmark results indicate that this processor is well-balanced for the task. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17,272 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700, which scored 20,746 in the average benchmark score comparison, showing a deltaPct of 0. This means there is no meaningful performance gap between them in general compute tasks. The single-core score of 2,438 in Cinebench R23 is competitive, ensuring that the game's primary thread does not become a limiting factor.

In practice, the measured FPS in Barony reflects this balance. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 339.3 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate display. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is comfortably above average, and it sits close to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, which is only 0.3% better in average benchmark scores. For a game released in 2015, this CPU provides a substantial headroom, meaning the GPU is likely the limiting factor even at lower resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the graphical workhorse in this pairing. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1830 MHz, boosting up to 2460 MHz, which allows it to push high pixel rates. With 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs, it is capable of high fill rates, and its 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial for a card in its class. The GPU sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, is only 0.6% faster in average benchmark scores.

In Barony, the GPU's role is to render the voxel-based environments and lighting effects. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures, even at 4K resolution, as evidenced by the measured FPS. The card's performance scales predictably with settings. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, it achieves 110.3 FPS, but this drops to 52.4 FPS at Ultra settings. This indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions and settings, as the CPU has more than enough headroom.

The RTX 4060's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present, but Barony is not a ray-tracing title, so these features go largely unused. The GPU's 115 W TDP and suggested 300 W PSU make it an efficient addition to the system. Its 5 nm process node from TSMC, with 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, explains its high performance per watt. In synthesic tests, the GPU scores 19,545 in Passmark G3D, which is a strong showing for its tier.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how settings affect performance. Starting at 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 71.4 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced roguelike. Medium at 85.5 FPS is a better balance, while Low at 110.3 FPS is smooth. Ultra drops to 52.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for most players.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves significantly. High settings produce 137.6 FPS, Medium hits 160 FPS, and Low reaches 216.5 FPS. Ultra still manages 98.7 FPS, which is perfectly playable. For the best experience at this resolution, Medium or High settings are recommended, as they provide a comfortable margin above 60 FPS without sacrificing much visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the combo excels. High settings achieve 216.2 FPS, Medium 255 FPS, and Low 339.3 FPS. Even Ultra maintains 155.1 FPS, which is far above any display's refresh rate. The data suggests that for 1080p users, Ultra settings are the best choice, as the performance headroom is enormous. For 1440p, High settings offer the best mix of visual quality and smoothness, while 4K users should stick to Medium to stay above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and RTX 4060 ranks 977th out of 1,702 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the middle of the pack, which is expected given the hardware's mid-range positioning. The rank reflects the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and it shows that while this combo is capable, it is not at the top tier of performance.

The CPU's 78th percentile and GPU's 66th percentile rankings suggest that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU in this pairing. This is a good balance for Barony, as the game's simulation-heavy nature benefits from the CPU's strength. The combo's rank of 977 out of 1,702 means it outperforms roughly 42% of tested configurations, which is a reasonable result for a mid-range setup. It is not a top-tier performer, but it delivers consistent frame rates across the board, as the measured FPS data shows.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 71.4 FPS, while Medium achieves 85.5 FPS. Ultra drops to 52.4 FPS, so Medium is recommended for a stable experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for this setup?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings provides 137.6 FPS, which is a sweet spot. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings hit 155.1 FPS, so 1080p is not a challenge for this combo.

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

A: It matches the Intel Core i7-10700 with a deltaPct of 0, and it is only 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. This means there is no significant performance difference between them in average benchmark scores.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Barony?

A: Yes, the measured FPS at 4K Ultra (52.4 FPS) shows that the GPU is not running out of memory. The game is not VRAM-intensive, and the 8 GB capacity is more than enough for its textures.

Q: What settings should I use for a 144Hz monitor?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce 137.6 FPS, which is close to 144Hz. For 1920x1080, Medium settings hit 255 FPS, far exceeding any refresh rate. At 4K, Low settings are needed to reach 110.3 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 977th out of 1,702 combos, which places it in the middle of the field. This is a solid result for a mid-range CPU and GPU pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves 339.3 FPS, Medium 255 FPS, High 216.2 FPS, and Ultra 155.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that the CPU and GPU are both well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's limitations. Low settings produce 216.5 FPS, Medium 160 FPS, High 137.6 FPS, and Ultra 98.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 117.8 FPS, showing that the GPU is the main scaling factor.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly. Low settings manage 110.3 FPS, Medium 85.5 FPS, High 71.4 FPS, and Ultra 52.4 FPS. This is the only resolution where Ultra falls below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, while the CPU's performance remains consistent.