Barony

# Barony with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers exceptional performance in Barony, with measured frame rates ranging from 76 FPS at 4K Ultra to 501 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination ranks 583rd out of 2,935 tested combos, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations. The data shows a system that remains fluid across all resolution and settings combinations, with the CPU and GPU both contributing meaningfully to the final results depending on the workload.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling pattern in Barony reveals a system that transitions from CPU-bound at lower resolutions to GPU-bound at higher ones. At 1080p Low, the combination produces 501 FPS, while 1440p Low yields 316 FPS, and 4K Low drops to 165 FPS. This represents a 67% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

Examining the High preset tells a similar story: 320 FPS at 1080p, 202 FPS at 1440p, and 105 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 37% performance drop, while the 1440p to 4K transition costs another 48%. These figures suggest that the RTX 5070's rendering throughput is the primary constraint at 4K, whereas at 1080p the CPU's ability to feed frames becomes more relevant.

The Medium preset shows the same trend with 372 FPS at 1080p, 235 FPS at 1440p, and 123 FPS at 4K. At Ultra settings, the pattern continues: 229 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset at 4K produces the lowest measured frame rate in the dataset at 76 FPS, which remains comfortably playable but represents the most demanding scenario tested.

Interestingly, the frame rate drops between 1080p and 1440p are consistently around 35-40% across all settings, while the 1440p to 4K transitions show larger relative drops of 48-52%. This non-linear scaling indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel processing capabilities become progressively more stressed as resolution increases, with the 192-bit memory bus and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth being a potential contributing factor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 scores of 21,765 multi-core and 3,072 single-core place it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong performance for gaming workloads. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for game logic and asset streaming.

In Barony, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 300 FPS. At 1080p Low, the combination achieves 501 FPS, which is 51% higher than the 4K Low result of 165 FPS. This gap suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7400F's single-thread performance becomes the bottleneck, as the GPU has excess capacity to render frames quickly but must wait for CPU-side physics, AI, and game logic updates.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-14600T with a 0.1% higher average score, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 trails by 0.3%. These tiny deltas indicate that the 7400F is positioned in a tightly contested performance band, though its 6-core, 12-thread configuration with Zen 4 architecture delivers consistent frame pacing in Barony's roguelike gameplay.

The processor's 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node from TSMC contribute to efficient operation, while its PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes ensures the RTX 5070 can communicate at full bandwidth. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz is particularly relevant for Barony's procedural generation and entity management, which tend to favor higher single-thread performance over raw multi-core throughput.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 employs the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, while the 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 compute throughput enables substantial pixel and geometry processing capability. The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40,377, confirms its position as a high-end part.

The GPU's influence on Barony's performance becomes dominant at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the combination produces 76 FPS, while 4K High yields 105 FPS and 4K Medium reaches 123 FPS. The 4K Low result of 165 FPS shows that even at the lowest settings, the GPU's rendering workload remains substantial. These results indicate that Barony's visual effects, including lighting and particle systems common in roguelike dungeon crawlers, scale significantly with GPU capability.

The RTX 5070's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks show a tight grouping: the AMD Radeon Pro 580 is 0.1% higher, the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8% higher, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% lower, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% lower. This clustering suggests the GPU's real-world gaming performance could vary depending on driver optimization and game-specific rendering paths, though Barony's measured results demonstrate strong utilization.

The GPU's boost clock of 2512 MHz and base clock of 2325 MHz provide the raw compute rate needed for high-refresh-rate gaming. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, while not directly tested in Barony's measured data, contribute to the GPU's overall architecture and could support future updates or mods that leverage ray tracing or DLSS features. The 250 W TDP and 600 W suggested PSU requirement indicate this is a power-hungry component that needs adequate cooling and power delivery.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest measured frame rate for this combination in Barony?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 501 at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 372 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 320 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 76 at Ultra settings to 165 at Low settings. Medium settings produce 123 FPS with a minimum of 104 FPS and maximum of 141 FPS, while High settings achieve 105 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 32,750. Its Cinebench R23 scores are 21,765 multi-core and 3,072 single-core.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40,377. Its Passmark G3D score is 29,137 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5,077.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Barony?

A: This combination ranks 583rd out of 2,935 total tested combos, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations. The data is measured, not estimated.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 235, with a minimum of 200 FPS and maximum of 270 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that Medium settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system produces 372 FPS with a minimum of 317 FPS, ensuring no drops below 300 FPS even in demanding scenes. At 1440p Medium, the average of 235 FPS with a 200 FPS minimum provides excellent smoothness for fast-paced roguelike gameplay. Even at 4K Medium, the 123 FPS average with a 104 FPS minimum remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for comfortable play.

High settings provide a meaningful visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining high frame rates: 320 FPS at 1080p, 202 FPS at 1440p, and 105 FPS at 4K. However, the jump from Medium to High costs approximately 14-15% performance at each resolution, which may not justify the visual gains for competitive play. Ultra settings, while offering maximum quality, reduce frame rates to 229 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K, with the latter potentially causing noticeable input latency in fast-paced scenarios.

For players prioritizing maximum refresh rate, Low settings at 1080p deliver 501 FPS, which could saturate a 500 Hz monitor. At 1440p Low, the 316 FPS result still exceeds most high-refresh displays. The data suggests that Medium at 1080p or 1440p provides the optimal experience for most users, balancing visual fidelity with frame rate headroom. At 4K, Medium is the recommended choice as it maintains 123 FPS average while avoiding the significant performance penalties of High and Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low at 501 FPS, Medium at 372 FPS (minimum 317, maximum 428), High at 320 FPS, and Ultra at 229 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 54% reduction in frame rate, with each settings tier costing roughly 15-20% performance. The Medium preset's 317 FPS minimum indicates consistent frame delivery even during intense gameplay sequences.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 316 FPS, Medium at 235 FPS (minimum 200, maximum 270), High at 202 FPS, and Ultra at 145 FPS. The 1440p results show a similar 54% reduction from Low to Ultra but with slightly larger absolute gaps between settings tiers. The Medium preset's 200 FPS minimum ensures the experience never drops below 200 FPS, which is important for maintaining smooth camera movement in Barony's dungeon environments.

At 3840x2160, the measured values are: Low at 165 FPS, Medium at 123 FPS (minimum 104, maximum 141), High at 105 FPS, and Ultra at 76 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate the GPU's limits, with a 54% drop from Low to Ultra mirroring the other resolutions. The Medium preset's 104 FPS minimum is still above the 100 FPS threshold, providing a playable experience even at this demanding resolution. The Ultra setting's 76 FPS average, while playable, approaches the lower bound of what most gamers consider acceptable for action-oriented roguelikes.

How This Combo Ranks

This AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 583rd out of 2,935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 80th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates across all tested scenarios, from the 501 FPS peak at 1080p Low to the 76 FPS minimum at 4K Ultra. The top 20% positioning indicates that this combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems in this game.

The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking and GPU's 82nd percentile ranking suggest both components are well-matched, with neither creating a significant bottleneck in most scenarios. The CPU's nearest rivals — Intel Core i5-14600T, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 — all fall within 0.3% of its average benchmark score, indicating that the 7400F provides competitive performance for its class. Similarly, the GPU's rivals (AMD Radeon Pro 580, AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, AMD Radeon Pro 5300, and NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile) show deltas within 2%, confirming the RTX 5070's position in the high-end segment.

The combination's 583rd rank out of 2,935 combos means it outperforms approximately 80% of tested configurations in Barony. This strong showing is attributable to the balanced pairing of a capable 6-core processor with a high-end Blackwell GPU. The system's measured performance demonstrates that it can handle Barony at maximum settings with high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while still providing playable performance at 4K. For a roguelike game that can involve complex procedural generation and numerous simultaneous entities, this combination provides ample computational headroom.