Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers exceptional performance in Barony, with the benchmark data showing frame rates that far exceed display refresh rate requirements across all tested configurations. This combination ranks 406th out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the top quarter of all systems evaluated for this roguelike title. The measured results reveal a system with substantial headroom, where even the most demanding preset at 4K resolution maintains fluid motion, and lower resolutions push into territory typically reserved for competitive esports titles.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K demonstrates how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts as pixel count increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 470.9 FPS, which represents the absolute ceiling of what this combination can achieve in Barony. Moving to 1440p Low drops that figure to 296.2 FPS, a reduction of approximately 37%, while 4K Low yields 156.1 FPS, which is about 67% lower than the 1080p result. This pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU and GPU are both operating well within their limits, with neither component becoming a bottleneck.

The scaling curve steepens considerably when examining the Ultra preset. At 1080p Ultra, the system delivers 216.1 FPS, which falls to 136.9 FPS at 1440p and finally to 72.5 FPS at 4K. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 47% performance drop, revealing that the GPU begins to feel the pressure of the higher pixel count combined with maximum graphical fidelity. The data suggests that 4K Ultra is the first configuration where the RTX 4070's rendering workload becomes the limiting factor, as the frame rate dips below the 100 FPS threshold that lower resolutions comfortably exceed.

High settings follow a similar trajectory, with 296.5 FPS at 1080p, 190.1 FPS at 1440p, and 101.6 FPS at 4K. The consistent pattern across all presets indicates that Barony's rendering demands scale predictably with resolution, and the 5600GT's processing power remains sufficient even at 4K, where the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading capacity become increasingly relevant.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600GT brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, operating at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosting to 4.60 GHz. In Barony, a roguelike that typically relies on single-threaded game logic and procedural generation, the CPU's single-core performance plays a critical role in maintaining consistent frame pacing. The benchmark data shows a 3DMark single-thread score of 913 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3348, which positions this processor in the 78th percentile of all CPUs tested.

The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game's asset streaming. At 1080p Low, the 470.9 FPS result demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU with geometry and draw calls far faster than the display can present them. The 12 threads handle the game's background tasks without issue, as evidenced by the minimal frame rate variance across different settings at the same resolution.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the 5600GT's average benchmark score of 20740 sits nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-10700 at 20746, with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X scores 20680, which is 0.3% lower, while the Intel Core i5-12490F reaches 20794, a 0.3% advantage. These negligible differences indicate that the 5600GT's processing capabilities are well-matched to its peer group, and in Barony specifically, the CPU never appears to constrain the frame rate at any resolution or settings combination.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 employs the AD104 chip built on a 5 nm process, featuring 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory operates across a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves ample for Barony's texture-heavy environments even at 4K resolution. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1920 MHz allow it to maintain high utilization across all tested settings.

The GPU's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 455.4 GTexel/s texture rate provide substantial headroom for the game's visual effects. At 4K Ultra, the 72.5 FPS result represents the only configuration where the GPU's workload becomes significant, yet it still maintains playable performance. The VRAM capacity of 12 GB ensures that even at 4K with Ultra settings, the game's assets fit comfortably within memory, avoiding any potential stuttering from memory swapping.

In the broader GPU landscape, the RTX 4070 ranks in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37283. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37507, a difference of 0.6% in the AMD card's favor. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A and RTX 4080 Mobile score 38008 and 38135 respectively, representing 1.9% and 2.2% advantages, while the AMD Radeon RX 5300M trails by 2.5% at 36371. These margins are small enough to suggest that the RTX 4070's performance in Barony is consistent with its synthetic benchmark standing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 406 out of 1702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the top 24% of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between the two components, where neither substantially limits the other in this particular title. The CPU's position in the 78th percentile and the GPU's 81st percentile combine to produce a system that outperforms the majority of configurations in the database.

The high ranking is particularly notable given that Barony is a roguelike, a genre that historically does not demand extreme hardware. The data shows that this combination delivers frame rates that are 2-3 times higher than what would be considered smooth gameplay at any resolution, suggesting that the system is overqualified for the game's requirements. The 406th rank among 1702 combos indicates that while many systems achieve playable performance, this pairing pushes well beyond that threshold.

The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4070's capabilities are not fully taxed until 4K Ultra, where the 72.5 FPS result still exceeds the 60 FPS standard. At every other configuration, the frame rates are high enough to support high-refresh-rate monitors, with 1440p High achieving 190.1 FPS and 1080p Medium reaching 351.8 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak performance across all settings. Low settings produce 470.9 FPS, Medium delivers 351.8 FPS, High reaches 296.5 FPS, and Ultra maintains 216.1 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 54% reduction in frame rate, yet even the lowest figure remains exceptionally high for any game.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain substantial but show the expected decrease from resolution scaling. Low settings yield 296.2 FPS, Medium produces 221.9 FPS, High achieves 190.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 136.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 54%, consistent with the 1080p pattern, indicating that the GPU handles the increased pixel count without introducing additional bottlenecks.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. Low settings still produce 156.1 FPS, which is highly playable, while Medium reaches 112.6 FPS and High achieves 101.6 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 72.5 FPS, representing the first configuration where frame rates approach the threshold where some users might notice reduced fluidity on high-refresh displays. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a 67% reduction, while the same comparison for Ultra shows a 66% drop, suggesting that the GPU's workload scales proportionally with pixel count across all presets.

Settings Recommendations

For users with 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 216.1 FPS provides the best visual experience without any meaningful performance compromise. The difference between Medium at 351.8 FPS and Ultra at 216.1 FPS is imperceptible on most monitors, making Ultra the clear choice for maximum graphical fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset at 190.1 FPS offers an excellent balance, delivering smooth gameplay while maintaining visual quality. The Ultra preset at 136.9 FPS remains perfectly playable and would be preferable for users prioritizing image quality, but High provides higher headroom for demanding scenes.

For 4K displays, the High preset at 101.6 FPS is the recommended configuration, as it exceeds the 100 FPS milestone while retaining substantial visual detail. The Medium preset at 112.6 FPS offers slightly higher performance at a modest visual cost, making it a viable alternative for users who prioritize frame rate. The Ultra preset at 72.5 FPS remains playable and would suit users with 60 Hz displays, but the data suggests that High provides the best overall experience at 4K resolution.