Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a decisive performance profile in Barony, with measured frame rates that consistently favor high-refresh-rate gaming. The data indicates that this pairing is more than capable of handling the game's roguelike demands, though the optimal experience depends heavily on the user's display resolution and refresh rate priorities. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to provide clear settings guidance, examines the roles of the GPU and CPU, and contextualizes the combo's standing against other tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data shows that the High preset offers the most balanced experience across all tested resolutions, making it the recommended starting point for most users. At 3840x2160, the High preset produces an average of 66 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. However, at 2560x1440, the High preset achieves a strong 127 FPS average, and at 1920x1080, it reaches 201 FPS. This consistency makes High the safest choice for maintaining smooth gameplay without sacrificing visual quality.

For users with 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is a viable alternative, delivering 144 FPS on average. This is a substantial improvement over the Low preset's 315 FPS but offers significantly better visual fidelity. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 171 FPS, indicating the GPU has ample headroom for higher settings. The Medium preset at 1080p produces 235 FPS, which sits between High and Ultra, but the jump to Ultra at 144 FPS is a notable drop that may not be worth the visual gains for competitive players.

At 1440p, the High preset is clearly the best choice, as it maintains a 127 FPS average while the Ultra preset drops to 91 FPS. The Medium preset at 148 FPS is tempting, but the difference between Medium and High is only 21 FPS, making High the superior option for the visual upgrade. At 4K, the Medium preset is the only reasonable option, as it produces 77 FPS with a recorded minimum of 66 FPS and maximum of 89 FPS. The High preset at 66 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 48 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 104 FPS is an option for those prioritizing frame rate above all else, but it sacrifices significant visual quality.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the primary driver of frame rates in Barony, as evidenced by the substantial FPS differences across settings at each resolution. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's requirements, as the highest tested settings at 4K Ultra still produced an average of 48 FPS, indicating the GPU is not severely limited by memory capacity.

The GPU's clock speeds play a critical role in its performance. The base clock is 1700 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. The high boost clock is particularly relevant for Barony, as the game's roguelike nature often involves procedurally generated scenes with varying levels of geometric complexity. The GPU's 1792 shading units and 112 texture mapping units allow it to handle these dynamic environments efficiently. The measured data shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with settings, with the Low preset at 1080p achieving 315 FPS and the Ultra preset at 4K achieving 48 FPS, a range that highlights the GPU's flexibility.

The RX 9060's 64 raster operation units (ROPs) are responsible for the final pixel output, and the pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s supports high frame rates at lower resolutions. The texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s ensures that detailed textures are processed without bottlenecking the rendering pipeline. In benchmark terms, the GPU scores 17631 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores 16129, a delta of -0.7%, meaning the RX 9060 is slightly ahead. This competitive positioning is reflected in the measured FPS, which shows the GPU comfortably handling Barony at all but the most demanding settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 201 at 1080p to 127 at 1440p, a 37% reduction, and then to 66 at 4K, a further 48% reduction. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU's performance remains constant across resolutions. The same pattern holds for the Low preset, where FPS drops from 315 at 1080p to 199 at 1440p and then to 104 at 4K.

The Medium preset shows the most consistent scaling, with FPS dropping from 235 at 1080p to 148 at 1440p and then to 77 at 4K. The recorded minimum and maximum values for Medium at each resolution provide additional insight. At 1080p, the minimum is 199 FPS and the maximum is 270 FPS, while at 1440p, the minimum is 126 FPS and the maximum is 170 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 66 FPS and the maximum is 89 FPS. These ranges suggest that the game's frame time variance increases with resolution, which is typical of GPU-bound workloads.

The Ultra preset exhibits the largest relative drop, falling from 144 FPS at 1080p to 91 FPS at 1440p and then to 48 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling, as it represents a 67% reduction from the 1080p result. This indicates that the GPU's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are stressed at the highest settings and resolution, with the memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s becoming a limiting factor. The data suggests that users targeting 4K should stick to Medium settings to maintain playable frame rates, while those at 1080p or 1440p can push higher.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1704 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all configurations. This ranking is calculated based on the measured FPS across all tested settings and resolutions, and it reflects the combo's strong performance at lower resolutions balanced against its limitations at 4K.

The ranking is influenced by the GPU's position in the broader market. The RX 9060's average benchmark score is 16014, which places it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with a score of 16129 (0.7% higher), the AMD Radeon R9 370X with a score of 15862 (1% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 with a score of 15852 (1% lower). The CPU, meanwhile, has an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32707 (0.1% lower).

The combo's rank of 1704 suggests that while the individual components are competent, the pairing is not optimized for Barony's specific demands. The GPU's 4K performance is the primary weakness, as the 48 FPS Ultra result at 3840x2160 drags down the overall average. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo performs admirably, but the 4K results prevent it from ranking higher. This is consistent with the GPU's 59th percentile standing, which indicates it is a mid-range part that excels at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F plays a supporting role in Barony, providing sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This configuration is more than adequate for a roguelike game, which typically relies on single-threaded performance for game logic and AI, with multi-threading used for background tasks.

The CPU's Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC, provides strong single-core performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072. This is critical for Barony, where the game's turn-based elements and procedural generation can create CPU-bound moments. The CPU's multi-core performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765, ensuring that any background tasks do not interfere with gameplay.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for the game's data-heavy operations, such as level generation and item management. The memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, supported by dual-channel DDR5 memory, ensures that the CPU can quickly access game data without delays. The measured FPS data confirms that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the FPS drops are consistent with GPU-bound scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 315 FPS average is likely near the CPU's maximum frame rate capability, but at higher settings and resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, allowing the CPU to operate well within its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves the highest average FPS of 315, followed by Medium at 235 FPS (with a minimum of 199 and maximum of 270), High at 201 FPS, and Ultra at 144 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy, with each settings tier providing a distinct performance level.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 199 FPS, Medium achieves 148 FPS (minimum 126, maximum 170), High reaches 127 FPS, and Ultra drops to 91 FPS. The 1440p results demonstrate a similar pattern to 1080p but with reduced frame rates across the board. The Medium preset at 1440p provides the best balance of performance and visual quality, with a 21 FPS advantage over High.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces 104 FPS, Medium achieves 77 FPS (minimum 66, maximum 89), High reaches 66 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48 FPS. The 4K results are the most constrained, with only the Low preset exceeding 100 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 66 FPS is the lowest recorded value across all tested configurations, indicating that 4K gaming requires careful settings management.

The data shows that the combo's performance is strongest at 1080p, where even the Ultra preset maintains a playable 144 FPS. At 1440p, the High and Medium presets are the most viable, while at 4K, only Low and Medium are recommended for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 4K, with its 48 FPS average, is best avoided unless the user prioritizes visual fidelity over frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor with this combo?

A: The High preset is recommended, as it achieves 127 FPS on average at 2560x1440. The Medium preset offers 148 FPS, but the 21 FPS difference is a worthwhile trade-off for the improved visual quality of High. The Ultra preset drops to 91 FPS, making it less suitable for smooth gameplay.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset achieves 77 FPS on average, which is playable, and the Low preset reaches 104 FPS. The High preset at 66 FPS is borderline, while the Ultra preset at 48 FPS is below the threshold for comfortable gameplay. Users targeting 4K should use Medium or Low settings.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in this game?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, a delta of -0.7%. This means the RTX 3060 Ti is slightly ahead by 0.7%, but the difference is minimal. In Barony, the RX 9060's measured FPS indicates it can handle the game effectively at all but the highest 4K settings.

*Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck for the RX 9060 in Barony?*

A: The data suggests no. The CPU has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072, which is more than sufficient for the game. The FPS scaling across resolutions indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings, while the CPU can sustain frame rates up to 315 FPS at 1080p Low without issue.

Q: What is the highest FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 315, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The High preset at 1080p achieves 201 FPS, and the Ultra preset reaches 144 FPS. These results indicate the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p displays.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1704 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the 42nd percentile, reflecting strong performance at 1080p and 1440p but weaker results at 4K. The GPU's 59th percentile standing and the CPU's 83rd percentile standing contribute to this overall ranking.