Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers exceptional performance in Barony, a roguelike title that scales heavily with both CPU and GPU capabilities. This pairing produces frame rates that push well beyond display refresh rate capabilities at most settings, making it a top-tier choice for high-refresh gaming. The data indicates a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at lower resolutions, while the CPU proves more than adequate to feed the powerful graphics card even at 4K.

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 Raphael architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, featuring a 65 W TDP. This CPU includes 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 21,765 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,072 points in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs.

In Barony, the CPU's performance is sufficient to prevent it from becoming a limiting factor in most scenarios. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 685 FPS, which is an extreme example of CPU-driven performance since the GPU has minimal work to do. The Ryzen 5 7400F's strong single-core performance, evidenced by its 3,689 Passmark single-thread score, is crucial for maintaining high frame rates in a roguelike where game logic and entity updates can be single-threaded. The processor's multi-threading capabilities, with a Passmark multithread score of 25,645, ensure that background tasks and complex in-game calculations do not create stutters.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark performance, the Ryzen 5 7400F is virtually identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T, with a delta of only 0.1% (32,750 vs 32,707 average score). It also sits just 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, while being 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. This means that in Barony, any of these processors would deliver near-identical frame rates, confirming that the 7400F is not leaving performance on the table. The CPU's boost clock of 4.70 GHz is particularly effective for this game, as roguelikes often require rapid decision-making and procedural generation, both of which benefit from high single-thread throughput.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a powerhouse built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and boosts to 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). It contains 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs, along with 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores. The card delivers 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and scores 44,065 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs.

In Barony, the RTX 5090 D's role is largely about ensuring consistent high frame rates even at maximum settings. At 4K Ultra, the combination produces 109 FPS average, which is well within the playable range for a roguelike. The GPU's 32 GB of VRAM is far beyond what Barony requires, but it eliminates any possibility of texture streaming issues or memory bottlenecks. The high memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s is particularly beneficial for this genre, as procedural generation and tile-based rendering can involve frequent texture updates.

The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is interesting. It scores 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (77,712 vs 76,904), 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, and 2.1-2.4% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants. This indicates that in raw computational terms, the RTX 5090 D is not dramatically ahead of these competitors, but the architectural advantages in features like ray tracing and DLSS, while not needed for Barony, make it a future-proof option. The GPU's pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s ensure that even the most complex scenes in the game are rendered without delay. At 1080p Ultra, the system reaches 331 FPS, showing that the GPU is not being fully utilized at lower resolutions, where the CPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F sufficient for the RTX 5090 D in Barony?

A: Yes, the data shows the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU. At 1080p Low, the system hits 685 FPS, indicating the CPU can push frame rates far beyond what most monitors can display. Even at 4K High, the CPU maintains 152 FPS, proving it can feed the GPU adequately across all resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM affect performance in Barony?

A: The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory is overkill for Barony, but it guarantees zero memory-related stutters. The game likely uses less than 8 GB even at 4K Ultra, so the extra capacity is purely for future titles or heavy modding, not for this specific game's performance.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 292 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors (typically 144-240 Hz), providing a smooth experience with headroom for recording or streaming overhead.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D's performance consistent with its rivals?

A: The benchmark data indicates the RTX 5090 D scores 77,712 in the average benchmark, which is only 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT. However, in Barony, the actual frame rates are extremely high across all settings, suggesting the GPU's performance is more than adequate regardless of minor synthetic benchmark differences.

Q: How does the CPU's Cinebench score relate to gaming performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,072 points is a strong indicator of its ability to handle game logic. In Barony, this translates to the CPU never becoming a limiting factor, as seen in the 685 FPS result at 1080p Low where CPU speed is the primary determinant of frame rate.

Q: Does the combination of CPU and GPU result in any noticeable frame drops?

A: The data shows minimal frame drops. For example, at 4K Medium, the average is 178 FPS with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 204 FPS, indicating a stable frame time distribution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 458 FPS still exceeds refresh rates, ensuring smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 33rd out of 2,935 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the top 1.1% of all tested configurations, which is remarkable given the game's age and the wide variety of hardware tested. The rank reflects the system's ability to maintain extremely high frame rates across all resolution and settings combinations.

The ranking is particularly impressive when considering the CPU's position in the overall market. The Ryzen 5 7400F sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 5090 D is in the 92nd percentile of GPUs. The combination of a high-tier GPU with a mid-high-tier CPU results in a system that excels in Barony's CPU-light, GPU-heavy rendering requirements. The 33rd rank out of 2,935 indicates that only 32 other combinations outperform this one, likely featuring even more powerful CPUs like flagship Ryzen 9 or Core i9 parts.

However, the rank also highlights that the CPU is not the absolute best. If the RTX 5090 D were paired with a faster CPU, such as a higher-core-count Zen 4 or newer Zen 5 part, the rank could potentially improve. Yet, the data shows that the marginal gains would be small. At 1080p Low, where CPU matters most, the 685 FPS result is already extraordinarily high. The rank indicates that this combination is more than sufficient for Barony, with the GPU being the primary driver of the high ranking due to its massive compute power.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, producing 685 FPS on Low, 538 FPS on Medium, 462 FPS on High, and 331 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop to 457 FPS on Low, 340 FPS on Medium, 292 FPS on High, and 209 FPS on Ultra. Finally, at 4K, the system delivers 239 FPS on Low, 178 FPS on Medium, 152 FPS on High, and 109 FPS on Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of approximately 33% across all settings. This is typical for a GPU that is being pushed harder, but the frame rates remain extremely high. The transition from 1440p to 4K results in a further drop of about 48%, which is more significant. This indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor at 4K, as the additional pixel count requires substantially more computational power.

The limiting component changes with resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is the bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates that are likely hitting the CPU's maximum single-thread throughput. The RTX 5090 D has significant headroom at these resolutions. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, but it still manages to deliver 109 FPS at Ultra, which is excellent for a roguelike. The data suggests that the sweet spot for this combination is 1440p, where frame rates are high enough to fully utilize 240 Hz monitors, while 4K is still viable for high-refresh 120 Hz displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 685, which is the highest measured result. Medium settings produce 538 FPS average with a minimum of 458 FPS and a maximum of 619 FPS. High settings result in 462 FPS average, while Ultra settings reduce the average to 331 FPS. These numbers indicate that even at the highest settings, the system is far above the threshold for competitive play, and the CPU is the primary factor limiting performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain extremely high. Low settings yield an average of 457 FPS, while Medium produces 340 FPS with a minimum of 289 FPS and a maximum of 391 FPS. High settings deliver 292 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 209 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 33%, which is expected as the GPU begins to take on more work. The minimum FPS at Medium settings (289) is still well above any refresh rate, ensuring smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its GPU-bound nature. Low settings produce 239 FPS average, which is still incredibly high. Medium settings yield 178 FPS with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 204 FPS. High settings result in 152 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 109 FPS. These numbers demonstrate that the RTX 5090 D is powerful enough to handle 4K gaming in Barony at high refresh rates. The minimum FPS at Medium (151) is still above 144 Hz, making this a viable setup for high-refresh 4K monitors. The transition from Medium to High at 4K shows a 15% reduction in frame rate, while High to Ultra shows a 28% reduction, indicating that the Ultra preset is particularly demanding on the GPU's shading and texture units.