Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination in Barony produces exceptionally high frame rates across all tested configurations, placing the system in the 73rd position out of 2,935 tested combos. The data reveals a setup that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s six Zen 4 cores provide ample headroom for the roguelike’s logic at lower settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. For a game like Barony, which is a roguelike with turn-based or real-time dungeon crawling, the CPU handles game logic, pathfinding, and entity updates. The processor’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB per-core L2 cache provide low-latency access to frequently used data, which is beneficial for the rapid state changes common in roguelike environments.

In benchmark terms, the 7400F achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,765 and a single-core score of 3,072. Its average benchmark score is 32,750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, it sits within a tight performance band: it is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2%. This indicates that the CPU is a mid-to-high tier part that should not bottleneck a top-end GPU in most scenarios.

The measured frame rates in Barony support this. At 1080p Low, the system delivers 679 FPS, which is extraordinarily high. This suggests that even at low resolution, the CPU can feed the RTX 5090 enough data to achieve near-refresh-rate-maxing performance. The 12 threads handle the game’s single-threaded and lightly threaded workloads efficiently, and the boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures strong per-core performance. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the frame rates are so high that any further increase would be constrained by the processor’s ability to issue draw calls and update game state.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For the best experience, the Medium preset offers the most balanced combination of visual fidelity and performance. At 1080p Medium, the system achieves an average of 505 FPS, with a minimum of 429 FPS and a maximum of 580 FPS. This is a substantial drop from the 679 FPS at Low, but the Medium preset likely introduces additional visual effects that are worth the 174 FPS difference. The minimum of 429 FPS at Medium is still far above the refresh rate of any consumer monitor, ensuring no perceptible stutter.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 319 FPS average, with a minimum of 271 FPS. This remains an excellent experience, as the minimum is still well above 240 Hz displays. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, drops to 196 FPS at 1440p, which is still smooth but represents a 38.5% reduction from Medium. At 4K, Medium produces 167 FPS average with a 142 FPS minimum, which is playable on high-refresh-rate 4K panels. The Low preset at 4K yields 224 FPS, but the visual compromise is likely too severe for a game that benefits from seeing enemy projectiles and traps clearly.

The data indicates that High is a middle-ground option, but it does not offer the same minimum frame rate guarantees as Medium. At 1080p High, the average is 433 FPS, but no minimum is provided, making it harder to assess consistency. Given that Medium provides a documented minimum frame rate at every resolution, it is the safest recommendation for a locked, stutter-free experience. For users with 240 Hz monitors, Medium at 1440p is ideal; for 4K 144 Hz displays, Medium at 4K is the best choice.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound profile at higher settings, with the CPU taking over as the limiter only at the lowest settings and resolutions. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 311 at 1080p to 196 at 1440p, a 37% reduction, and then to 102 at 4K, a further 48% reduction. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 5090 is heavily taxed by the Ultra preset’s pixel shader workload, and the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

At Low settings, the scaling is more gradual in percentage terms but still significant. The system produces 679 FPS at 1080p, 428 FPS at 1440p (a 37% drop), and 224 FPS at 4K (a 48% drop from 1440p). The fact that 1080p Low does not exceed 679 FPS suggests a CPU limit, as the RTX 5090 is capable of far higher frame rates in lighter titles. The 4K Low result of 224 FPS, while lower, still indicates that the GPU is not fully saturated at that resolution with minimal settings, as the frame rate is still high enough that the CPU is likely contributing to the limit.

Medium settings show a similar pattern: 505 FPS at 1080p, 319 FPS at 1440p, and 167 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, but the absolute numbers are high enough that the CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient at all resolutions. The data suggests that for this combo, the CPU is the limiting component only at 1080p Low, while the GPU becomes the bottleneck at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate falls to 102 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 5090 ranks 73rd out of 2,935 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the top 2.5% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a CPU that is not the absolute fastest on the market. The rank reflects the GPU’s dominance in this title, as the RTX 5090’s raw compute power drives the frame rates, while the 7400F provides sufficient support without dragging down the average.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 32,750 is within 0.3% of its nearest rivals, indicating that the processor is not a differentiator in this ranking. Instead, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 79,842, which places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, is the primary driver. The RTX 5090 sits 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB and 0.6% ahead of the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, while trailing the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X by 1.4%. These rival GPUs are not typical gaming parts, but the comparison underscores that the RTX 5090 is among the fastest accelerators available.

In the context of Barony, the 73rd rank means that most systems with higher rankings likely feature even faster CPUs, such as flagship 16-core or 24-core parts, which can push frame rates slightly higher at 1080p Low. However, the difference is marginal, as the data shows the 7400F is already delivering 679 FPS at that setting. The rank reflects the GPU’s ability to maintain high frame rates across all settings, making this combo a top-tier choice for the game.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a massive GPU with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. Its base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and it features 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. The GPU is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process, with a die size of 750 mm² and 92,200 million transistors. For Barony, which is not a graphically demanding title by modern standards, the RTX 5090’s capabilities are far beyond what is necessary, but the high clocks and massive memory bandwidth ensure that frame rates remain exceptionally high even at 4K Ultra.

The 32 GB of VRAM is overkill for a roguelike, as the game’s textures and geometry are unlikely to exceed even 8 GB. However, the high memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and asset loading are never bottlenecks. The boost clock of 2407 MHz allows the GPU to sustain high throughput, which is reflected in the measured frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the GPU still manages 102 FPS, a signal of its raw compute power, as this is a resolution and setting combination that would cripple lesser GPUs.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its position. It achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 334,370, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,728. Its PassMark G3D score is 39,650, and its PassMark GPU Compute score is 26,756. These scores place it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,842. The data shows that the RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this combo, and its performance in Barony is limited more by the CPU at low settings and by its own shader workload at high settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1080p: At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 679, with no minimum or maximum provided. Medium settings produce an average of 505 FPS, with a minimum of 429 FPS and a maximum of 580 FPS. High settings yield an average of 433 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to an average of 311 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 368 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant GPU workload.

1440p: At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. Low settings average 428 FPS, Medium averages 319 FPS with a minimum of 271 FPS and a maximum of 366 FPS. High settings average 273 FPS, and Ultra settings average 196 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with Low falling by 251 FPS, Medium by 186 FPS, High by 160 FPS, and Ultra by 115 FPS.

4K: At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates. Low settings average 224 FPS, Medium averages 167 FPS with a minimum of 142 FPS and a maximum of 191 FPS. High settings average 143 FPS, and Ultra settings average 102 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 102 FPS is the only configuration that dips below the 144 FPS threshold, but it remains smooth for most users. The minimum frame rate of 142 FPS at 4K Medium is particularly noteworthy, as it suggests that even in the most demanding scenes, the system maintains a high frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Barony?

A: The highest average frame rate is 679 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 bottleneck the Ryzen 5 7400F in this game?

A: The data indicates the opposite. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 679 FPS, which is likely a CPU limit, as the GPU is capable of higher frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, producing 102 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: The minimum frame rate at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 142 FPS, with an average of 167 FPS and a maximum of 191 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems in Barony?

A: The combo ranks 73rd out of 2,935 tested combos, placing it in the top 2.5% of all systems.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 428 FPS, while Ultra settings average 196 FPS, a difference of 232 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for achieving high frame rates in Barony?

A: The GPU is more important at higher resolutions and settings, as seen by the steep frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K. However, the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p Low, where the frame rate caps at 679 FPS, indicating that the six-core processor has enough headroom to support the GPU at other settings.