Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a playable experience in Barony, a roguelike title from 2015. The data indicates that the system is well-balanced for this game, though the RTX 2060 becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions, settings, and relative to other tested hardware combinations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear and consistent decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 261 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same Low preset, the average drops to 165 FPS, a reduction of 96 FPS. At 4K with Low settings, the average falls further to 86 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 2060's rendering throughput is the limiting factor; the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU's workload increases substantially with pixel count.

The relative performance drop becomes more pronounced at higher settings. For instance, at Ultra settings, the average FPS goes from 120 at 1080p to 76 at 1440p, and finally to 39 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling, as it pushes the combination below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the GPU's 6 GB of VRAM and its compute resources are saturated. Conversely, at 1080p with any preset, the frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 120 FPS at Ultra to 261 FPS at Low, which implies that the Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is more than capable of handling the game's logic at lower resolutions. The data suggests that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the GPU is the bottleneck, but the system remains fluid; at 4K, the GPU is definitively the limiting component, especially when aiming for higher visual fidelity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture and features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz. These specifications directly influence the measured results. In Barony, the 6 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all tested presets, as the game does not seem to exceed this limit, but the 4K Ultra preset likely stresses the memory capacity and bandwidth, contributing to the low 39 FPS average.

The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 6.451 TFLOPS for FP32, are the primary driver of the frame rate differences between settings. For example, at 1440p, increasing the preset from Low to Medium reduces the average FPS from 165 to 123, and further to High at 105, and Ultra at 76. This linear progression demonstrates how the GPU's shading units, texture mapping units, and raster operations processors are taxed by higher graphical workloads. The RTX 2060's performance percentile of 58 places it in the mid-range of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 15290 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (deltaPct 0) and the AMD Radeon 680M (deltaPct 0.1). This indicates that in synthetic tests, the RTX 2060 is on par with those parts, but the real-world gaming data here shows it is capable of delivering high frame rates in this specific roguelike title, provided the resolution and settings are balanced.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2308 out of 2935 tested combos for Barony. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the pack, meaning that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom. The rank of 2308 suggests that a significant number of other hardware pairings achieve higher average frame rates in this game. However, the measured FPS data shows this combo is capable of exceeding 100 FPS at 1440p with High settings, so the ranking likely reflects the presence of many high-end systems in the database rather than a deficiency in this particular setup.

The CPU's percentile of 83 versus all CPUs indicates that the Ryzen 5 7400F is a strong processor, outperforming the vast majority of other CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T, with a deltaPct of 0.1, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, with a deltaPct of 0.3. This shows the 7400F is highly competitive in synthetic CPU benchmarks. In contrast, the GPU's percentile of 58 is more modest, and its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (deltaPct 0) and the AMD Radeon 680M (deltaPct 0.1). The combination of a high-ranking CPU and a mid-ranking GPU means that the overall combo rank is dragged down by the graphics card, which is the primary performance limiter in Barony at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve in Barony?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 261, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K with Medium settings, the average FPS is 64, with a minimum of 55. At 4K with Ultra settings, the average drops to 39 FPS, which may not be smooth for all players.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283) and the AMD Radeon 680M (15270), with deltaPct values of 0 and 0.1, respectively.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 167. At 1440p High, the average FPS drops to 105. This represents a 62 FPS reduction when moving up in resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the bottleneck at 1080p. The Ryzen 5 7400F is a high-percentile CPU (83rd percentile), and the frame rates scale significantly with graphics settings (from 261 FPS at Low to 120 FPS at Ultra), indicating the GPU's workload is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the rank of this specific combo among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2308 out of 2935 total tested combinations for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience depends on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, all presets deliver high frame rates, but the best balance of visual quality and performance is the High preset, which yields an average of 167 FPS. This is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of many monitors, providing a smooth experience. While Ultra achieves 120 FPS, the High preset offers a significant performance buffer with minimal visual compromise.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is again the recommended choice, delivering an average of 105 FPS. This is suitable for 100 Hz or 120 Hz displays. The Medium preset provides a higher average of 123 FPS, but the High preset's visual improvements are worth the 18 FPS trade-off for most users. The Ultra preset at 76 FPS is still playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action.

At 3840x2160, the situation is different. The Medium preset is the highest recommended option, with an average of 64 FPS and a minimum of 55. This stays above the 60 FPS threshold on average. The High preset averages 55 FPS, which is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 39 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. The data indicates that Low settings at 4K (86 FPS) are also a viable option if frame rate is the priority over visual fidelity. In summary, for a balanced experience, High settings at 1080p and 1440p, and Medium settings at 4K, offer the best combination of visual quality and performance based on the measured rows.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its strong synthetic performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072, indicates that it has ample processing power for Barony. The game is a roguelike, which often involves complex game state calculations and AI logic, but the 7400F's high single-thread performance ensures that the main game loop is not a bottleneck.

The data supports this interpretation. At 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU is least stressed, the average FPS is 261, which is exceptionally high. This suggests that the CPU is capable of processing frames far faster than the GPU can render them at that resolution. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth also contribute to its ability to feed data efficiently. The fact that the combo ranks 2308 out of 2935 is not a reflection of CPU weakness; rather, it is the RTX 2060 that limits the overall system score. The CPU's percentile of 83 versus all CPUs, and its close rivalry with the Intel Core i5-14600T (deltaPct 0.1), confirm that the 7400F is a high-end processor that provides a solid foundation for this GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured average FPS values for all tested resolution and settings combinations.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 55 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 86 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 64 | 55 | 74 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 39 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | High | 105 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 165 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 123 | 104 | 141 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 76 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | High | 167 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 261 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 194 | 165 | 224 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 120 | N/A | N/A |

At 1080p, the system is highly performant, with all presets exceeding 120 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 165, indicating a stable experience. At 1440p, the Low preset still achieves 165 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to 76 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 104 FPS suggests some frame time variance, but the average of 123 FPS remains solid. At 4K, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset at 86 FPS is the only one that provides a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset averages 64 FPS with a minimum of 55, which is playable but not ideal. The High and Ultra presets at 55 and 39 FPS, respectively, are best avoided for competitive play. The data clearly shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower settings if a high refresh rate is not required.