Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Barony, with frame rates that remain highly playable even at 4K Ultra settings. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance keeps 1080p frame rates extraordinarily high. This combo ranks in the top quartile of all tested configurations, making it a formidable pairing for this roguelike title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, revealing a clear shift in the bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 470.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 298.6 FPS, a 36.6% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 155.6 FPS, which is 66.9% lower than the 1080p figure. This dramatic scaling indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU is the primary limiter, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly.

The pattern intensifies at higher settings. With Ultra settings, the frame rate goes from 215.9 FPS at 1080p to 135.3 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 70.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is 67.2% lower than the 1080p Ultra score. This steep decline confirms that at 4K, the RTX 4070’s rendering workload becomes the dominant factor, with the CPU’s role diminishing. The data suggests that for maximum frame rates at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting component, while at 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070’s specifications directly explain its performance in Barony. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, the card delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This is more than sufficient for the game’s assets at all tested resolutions, as evidenced by the playable 4K frame rates. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with 5888 shading units, provides the raw compute power needed for the high frame rates observed.

The card’s 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 455.4 GTexel/s texture rate are key contributors to the smooth experience. At 4K Ultra, the average of 70.9 FPS shows the GPU is working hard, but still maintaining a playable level. The GPU’s 81st percentile ranking among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37283, places it well above average, though its nearest rivals show mixed results. The RTX 4070 trails the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 by 0.6% and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A by 1.9% in average score, but leads the AMD Radeon RX 5300M by 2.5%. In practice, the 4K Ultra result of 70.9 FPS indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as lowering settings to High at 4K yields a substantial boost to 99.4 FPS.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600X’s architecture is well-suited to Barony’s demands. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture, provide strong multi-threaded performance, but it is the single-core speed that matters most here. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz, supported by a 32 MB L3 cache, allows the CPU to feed the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions. This is evident in the 1080p Low result of 470.7 FPS, which is clearly CPU-bound, as the GPU is not the limiting factor at that setting.

The CPU’s benchmark scores reinforce this. A Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2622 and a multi-core score of 18578 indicate strong per-thread performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 917 is particularly relevant for gaming. With a percentile ranking of 78 among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 20680, the 5600X sits close to its rivals. It is 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Core i7-10700, and 0.5% behind the Intel Core i5-12490F, while leading the Intel Xeon 6325P by 0.7%. In Barony, the CPU’s performance is sufficient to drive frame rates well above 200 FPS at 1080p for most settings, only becoming a potential bottleneck at the very highest frame rates seen on Low settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p offers an excellent balance. At High settings, the combo delivers 190.4 FPS, and even at Ultra it maintains 135.3 FPS, which is well above the 4K Ultra result of 70.9 FPS.

*Q: Is the RTX 4070 strong enough for 4K gaming in Barony?*

A: Yes, at 4K High settings the average is 99.4 FPS, and at 4K Low it reaches 155.6 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the 70.9 FPS average is playable, though it is the only setting where the frame rate drops below 100 FPS.

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

A: The 5600X has an average benchmark score of 20680. It is 0.3% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Core i7-10700, and 0.5% slower than the Intel Core i5-12490F, but it is 0.7% faster than the Intel Xeon 6325P.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at 1080p?

A: Yes, the 1080p Low result of 470.7 FPS suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at that resolution. The GPU has more than enough power to render frames faster, but the CPU cannot keep up with such high demand.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p Low, the average is 298.6 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 135.3 FPS. This represents a 54.7% reduction in frame rate moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 4070’s VRAM affect 4K performance?

A: The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the game at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 70.9 FPS indicates the GPU’s compute power, not memory capacity, is the limiting factor, as lowering settings to High improves the frame rate to 99.4 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 409th out of 1702 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the top 24% of all configurations, a strong result that reflects the balanced nature of the pairing. The rank is particularly impressive given the game’s age and the fact that it is not heavily dependent on current-generation hardware. The high ranking is driven by the CPU’s excellent single-thread performance, which is critical for the high frame rates observed at 1080p, and the GPU’s robust 4K capabilities. While the combo does not reach the top 10%, its position in the top quartile indicates that it outperforms the majority of systems tested, delivering a smooth experience across all resolution and settings combinations.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the highest frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 470.7 FPS, but this is unnecessary for smooth gameplay. The data shows that the High preset offers the best overall experience. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 297.5 FPS, which is more than enough for any display. At 1440p High, the average is 190.4 FPS, providing a perfect balance of visual quality and performance. Even at 4K High, the 99.4 FPS average is excellent for a high-resolution experience. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, causes significant frame rate drops at all resolutions, particularly at 4K where it falls to 70.9 FPS. Therefore, the High preset is recommended as it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining frame rates that are at least 95% higher than the 4K Ultra result. The Medium preset is a viable alternative for those who want a slight visual boost over Low, but High is the sweet spot for this hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 470.7 FPS, Medium provides 351.2 FPS, High reaches 297.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 215.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 54.1% reduction in performance, with each settings tier costing roughly 60-70 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings average 298.6 FPS, Medium hits 220 FPS, High achieves 190.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 135.3 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 54.7%, which is nearly identical to the 1080p scaling, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU workload increases significantly. Low settings average 155.6 FPS, Medium drops to 116.7 FPS, High reaches 99.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 70.9 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 54.4%, consistent with the other resolutions. The key difference at 4K is the absolute frame rates, which are roughly one-third of the 1080p values. The 4K Ultra result of 70.9 FPS is the only measured point below 99 FPS, showing that the GPU is the clear limiter at this resolution and settings combination.