Barony

# Barony Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

This combo pairs AMD's Zen 4 six-core desktop processor with NVIDIA's Turing-based RTX 2060 SUPER, producing measured frame rates across three resolutions and four settings levels in the roguelike title Barony. The data shows a configuration that scales predictably: 1080p delivers triple-digit averages at every preset, 1440p remains fluid at most settings, and 4K requires careful preset selection to maintain playable frame rates. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7400F ranks at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, suggesting the graphics card is the more likely constraint in demanding scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals how Barony's frame rates respond to pixel count changes. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 287 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 181 FPS, a reduction of 106 FPS or roughly 37%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 95 FPS, another significant step down. This scaling pattern—large absolute drops at lower settings—indicates the CPU has ample headroom at 1080p and 1440p, allowing the GPU to work at its full potential.

At High settings, the resolution scaling becomes less severe in percentage terms but still substantial. The 1080p High average of 183 FPS drops to 116 FPS at 1440p (a 67 FPS decrease) and then to 60 FPS at 4K (a 56 FPS further decrease). The 4K High result of exactly 60 FPS suggests the RTX 2060 SUPER is hitting a performance wall—the pixel count at 3840x2160 combined with High settings pushes the GPU to its limit for this title.

The Medium preset shows the most complete data, including minimum and maximum frame times. At 1080p Medium, the average is 213 FPS with a minimum of 181 FPS and maximum of 245 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 135 FPS, with minimum 114 FPS and maximum 155 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 70 FPS, with minimum 60 FPS and maximum 81 FPS. The gap between minimum and maximum grows with resolution: 64 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 21 FPS at 4K. This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates the GPU becomes the consistent bottleneck, reducing frame time variance because the workload is uniformly heavy.

Ultra settings exhibit the steepest resolution penalty. The 1080p Ultra average is 131 FPS, dropping to 83 FPS at 1440p and 43 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result falls below the commonly accepted 60 FPS threshold, making that preset effectively unplayable for smooth gameplay on this hardware. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra (48 FPS drop) is proportionally similar to the High preset (67 FPS drop), but the 1440p-to-4K transition at Ultra (40 FPS drop) is steeper than at High (56 FPS drop), suggesting diminishing returns as the GPU saturates.

The data indicates that Barony at 4K is limited almost entirely by the GPU. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its high single-thread performance (3,072 in Cinebench R23 single-core), can feed frames well beyond what the RTX 2060 SUPER can render at 4K. At 1080p, however, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced—the 287 FPS Low result shows the processor can sustain very high frame rates, but the GPU still manages to keep up across all settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz boosts to 4.70 GHz, and it carries 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21,765 multi-core and 3,072 single-core, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% ahead), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% behind), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.3% ahead)—all within a tight performance band.

In Barony, a roguelike with procedurally generated levels and potentially many entities on screen, CPU performance matters for maintaining high frame rates. The measured results show this CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p—the 287 FPS Low result demonstrates headroom for even faster GPUs. At 1440p and 4K, the frame rate differences between presets are driven by GPU workload, not CPU capability. The Passmark single-thread score of 3,689 and multi-thread score of 25,645 further confirm a balanced processor that handles both lightly-threaded game logic and background tasks.

The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (83.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide a solid platform foundation. The 12 threads allow Barony to use multiple cores for any parallel processing, though roguelike titles typically benefit most from strong single-core performance—which this CPU delivers via its 4.70 GHz boost clock and Zen 4 IPC improvements over earlier architectures.

At 1080p Ultra, the 131 FPS average suggests the CPU can still push frames efficiently even with higher graphical settings. The difference between 1080p Low (287 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (131 FPS) is largely GPU-bound, but the fact that the Ultra preset still exceeds 130 FPS indicates the CPU is not causing premature stalls. The 1440p High result of 116 FPS and 4K High of 60 FPS both show a linear relationship with pixel count, reinforcing that CPU performance is sufficient across all tested resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with the TU106 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 12 nm process. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost of 1650 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU has 2,176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is 7.181 TFLOPS, and it draws up to 175 W.

In standardized benchmarks, the RTX 2060 SUPER scores 16,462 in Passmark G3D and 7,181 in FP32, sitting at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (0.4% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (0.5% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 460 (1.5% ahead), and Intel Arc A770M (1.6% ahead). This places it in a mid-range tier, capable of 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggling at 4K with demanding settings.

The measured Barony results reflect this positioning. At 4K Ultra, the GPU produces only 43 FPS average—well below smooth gameplay thresholds. At 4K High, it manages exactly 60 FPS, which is playable but leaves no headroom for frame drops. The 4K Medium result of 70 FPS (minimum 60 FPS) provides a more comfortable margin, while 4K Low hits 95 FPS. These results show the 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Barony's needs at 4K, as the limiting factor is compute throughput rather than memory capacity.

At 1440p, the GPU shows its strength. The High preset delivers 116 FPS, Medium 135 FPS, and Low 181 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 83 FPS, still above 60 FPS but noticeably lower than other presets. The 1080p results—183 FPS High, 213 FPS Medium, 287 FPS Low, and 131 FPS Ultra—demonstrate that the RTX 2060 SUPER can handle esports-level frame rates at this resolution. The 12 nm process node and 10,800 million transistors contribute to a 445 mm² die size, which is large by modern standards but provides robust compute resources for a mid-range card.

The VRAM bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s appears adequate for Barony's texture and geometry demands across all tested settings. The consistent frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution suggests no memory-related stuttering or bandwidth bottlenecks. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering paths, though Barony's roguelike visuals likely do not stress ray tracing or variable rate shading features.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Barony at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Medium or Low settings. The 4K Medium result shows 70 FPS average (minimum 60 FPS), and 4K Low reaches 95 FPS. At 4K High, the average is exactly 60 FPS, while 4K Ultra falls to 43 FPS, which is below smooth gameplay standards.

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

A: The data indicates 1440p High (116 FPS) or 1440p Medium (135 FPS) offer the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. At 1080p, even Ultra settings reach 131 FPS, so users with 1080p displays can max out the game comfortably.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER sits within 1.6% of its closest competitors. It trails the RTX 3060 Mobile by 0.4% and the Radeon Pro 5700 by 0.5%, but leads the Radeon RX 460 by 1.5% and Intel Arc A770M by 1.6% in average benchmark scores.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F sufficient for Barony's CPU demands?

A: Yes. The CPU scores 3,072 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 21,765 multi-core, ranking at the 83rd percentile. The 1080p Low result of 287 FPS shows the CPU can sustain very high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are for Medium settings: 181 FPS at 1080p, 114 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. Other presets do not have min/max data, so the absolute minimum across all configurations is 60 FPS at 4K Medium.

Q: Does this combo rank high among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2,069 out of 2,935 tested combinations in Barony, placing it in the 70th percentile of tested configs. This is consistent with the mid-range GPU and upper-mid-range CPU positioning.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER achieves rank 2,069 out of 2,935 tested combos in Barony. This places the configuration in the 70th percentile of all tested combinations—solidly above the median but not in the top tier. The ranking reflects the balance between a strong CPU (83rd percentile) and a mid-range GPU (62nd percentile), with the GPU likely capping the combo's overall standing.

For context, the RTX 2060 SUPER's nearest GPU rivals include the RTX 3060 Mobile, Radeon Pro 5700, Radeon RX 460, and Arc A770M—all within 1.6% of the 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score. The Ryzen 5 7400F's nearest CPU rivals are similarly tight, with the i5-14600T, Core Ultra 7 155H, Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 all within 0.3% of its score. This combo's rank of 2,069 suggests that many tested configurations use faster GPUs, which is expected given the 2060 SUPER's age and end-of-life production status.

The measured FPS data, however, shows this combo punches above its rank in Barony specifically. At 1080p, every preset exceeds 130 FPS, and at 1440p, only Ultra drops below 100 FPS. The 4K results are the weakest point, but still playable at Medium. The rank of 2,069 likely includes combos with newer GPUs that outperform the 2060 SUPER at 4K, but for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this configuration holds its own. Users with 1080p or 1440p monitors will find this combo well-suited to Barony's demands, while 4K users should stick to Medium or Low presets for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display resolution and frame rate target. For 1080p displays, all presets are viable—even Ultra maintains 131 FPS average. The Medium preset offers a balanced experience at 213 FPS, while Low pushes to 287 FPS for competitive play. For 1440p, High at 116 FPS is the sweet spot, providing both visual quality and frame rates above 100. The Ultra preset at 1440p (83 FPS) is also acceptable for users prioritizing visuals, while Low (181 FPS) suits high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 4K, the choices narrow significantly. Medium at 70 FPS (minimum 60 FPS) is the highest preset that reliably stays above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K users. High at 60 FPS average offers a borderline experience—playable but with no headroom for demanding scenes. Low at 95 FPS provides smoother gameplay at reduced visual quality. The Ultra preset at 43 FPS should be avoided for active play, as it falls below the threshold where motion appears fluid.

For users with variable refresh rate monitors, the Medium preset's recorded minimums (181 FPS at 1080p, 114 FPS at 1440p, 60 FPS at 4K) provide useful guidance. The 4K Medium minimum of 60 FPS matches the display refresh rate of standard 60 Hz monitors, ensuring consistent frame delivery. At 1440p, the 114 FPS minimum pairs well with 120 Hz or 144 Hz displays, while 1080p's 181 FPS minimum supports even 240 Hz panels.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce 287 FPS average, Medium reaches 213 FPS (minimum 181 FPS, maximum 245 FPS), High achieves 183 FPS, and Ultra settles at 131 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 156 FPS, with each step down in settings yielding substantial gains.

At 2560x1440, the results show a clear step down. Low averages 181 FPS, Medium 135 FPS (minimum 114 FPS, maximum 155 FPS), High 116 FPS, and Ultra 83 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 98 FPS, smaller than at 1080p, indicating the GPU becomes more impactful at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, frame rates drop significantly. Low averages 95 FPS, Medium 70 FPS (minimum 60 FPS, maximum 81 FPS), High 60 FPS, and Ultra 43 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 52 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU's compute limits are the primary constraint at 4K. The Medium preset's minimum of 60 FPS is notable—it shows the combo can hold 60 FPS at 4K, but only with the Medium preset's balanced workload.

The complete data set shows no missing values for average FPS across all 12 tested configurations. Minimum and maximum values are only recorded for Medium presets at each resolution, providing a glimpse into frame time consistency. The 1080p Medium range (181-245 FPS) shows a 64 FPS spread, the 1440p Medium range (114-155 FPS) shows 41 FPS, and the 4K Medium range (60-81 FPS) shows 21 FPS. This tightening range at higher resolutions confirms the GPU's dominance in frame rate determination as pixel count increases.