Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a performance profile in Barony that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the CPU proving sufficient to feed the GPU at lower settings and the GPU becoming the clear limiting factor as pixel count rises. The measured data indicates a system capable of extremely high frame rates at 1080p, dropping to playable but less extreme figures at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 230 fps at 1920x1080 to 145 fps at 2560x1440, a reduction of 85 fps or approximately 37%. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average falls to 76 fps, representing a 67% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count, which is the primary driver of the performance change.

The scaling behavior changes with the preset. At Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is from 360 fps to 227 fps, a 133 fps reduction. The subsequent drop to 4K brings the average to 119 fps, which is a 67% reduction from the 1080p Low figure. This pattern suggests that even at the lowest settings, where the GPU has less work to do, the system still cannot maintain 1080p-level performance at 4K, confirming the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

For Medium settings, the measured data includes minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p, the average is 268 fps with a minimum of 228 fps and a maximum of 308 fps. At 1440p, the average drops to 169 fps with a minimum of 144 fps and a maximum of 194 fps. At 4K, the average is 88 fps with a minimum of 75 fps and a maximum of 102 fps. The minimum frame rates at each resolution show a similar scaling trend to the averages, indicating consistent performance without severe stutters.

The Ultra preset shows the most substantial impact from resolution scaling. The average frame rate is 165 fps at 1080p, 104 fps at 1440p, and only 54 fps at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured average across all configurations, highlighting that the combination of high settings and high resolution pushes the RX 7700 to its limits. The data suggests that for a smooth experience at 4K, users should consider lower presets, as the jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs 22 fps, which is a 29% reduction in performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This processor scores in the 77th percentile compared to all CPUs, indicating it is a solid mid-range performer. In synthetic benchmarks, it achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218, which are strong numbers for a desktop chip.

In the context of Barony, the CPU's role appears to be supportive rather than limiting. The frame rates at 1080p Low settings reach 360 fps, which is an extremely high value that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain such high output. If the CPU were a bottleneck, the frame rates at lower resolutions and settings would plateau at a lower level, as the processor would struggle to issue draw calls and update game logic fast enough. The data does not show such a plateau, indicating that the 7500F has sufficient headroom.

The processor's performance relative to its nearest rivals is tight. It sits 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-11850H and 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-13620H in average benchmark score, while being 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F. This places the 7500F in a highly competitive bracket, where the differences in synthetic scores are negligible. For a game like Barony, which is a roguelike and likely not heavily threaded, the single-thread performance is often more critical, and the 7500F's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3218 is robust.

The 7500F's memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. This is likely sufficient for the game's data streaming needs, though the measured FPS data does not isolate memory performance. The processor's TDP is 65 W, which is modest, and it is manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The combination of a capable CPU and a mid-range GPU means that the system's performance in Barony is more likely to be constrained by the GPU at higher resolutions, as confirmed by the scaling analysis.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which preset delivers the best experience at each resolution. For users with a 1080p display, the High preset at 230 fps is excellent, but the Ultra preset at 165 fps still offers a very smooth experience if visual fidelity is a priority. The Medium preset at 268 fps is also a strong option, providing a significant frame rate boost over Ultra while likely maintaining good visual quality. The Low preset at 360 fps is overkill for most displays, as it exceeds the refresh rate of typical monitors, but it demonstrates the system's headroom.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 145 fps, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 169 fps is even faster, making it a compelling choice for competitive play, while Ultra at 104 fps is still above 60 fps and offers the best visual quality. The Low preset at 227 fps is again unnecessarily high, but it ensures maximum performance if needed. For 1440p, the data suggests that High or Medium are the sweet spots, balancing visual quality with frame rates well above the 60 fps threshold.

For 4K, the situation changes significantly. The High preset at 76 fps is playable and smooth, making it the recommended setting for a 60 Hz display. The Medium preset at 88 fps is also viable, providing a slightly higher frame rate with potentially lower visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 54 fps is below the 60 fps target and may result in less smooth gameplay, while the Low preset at 119 fps sacrifices visual quality for a much higher frame rate, which might be preferable for fast-paced action. The data indicates that High settings at 4K provide the best balance, as the 76 fps average is sufficient for immersive play without the significant performance hit of Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1336 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the top 45% of all configurations tested, indicating that it is a mid-pack performer for this specific game. The ranking is based on the measured FPS data, which shows that the system can handle the game well at most settings and resolutions, but it is not at the top of the charts.

The rank suggests that there are many other combos that achieve higher frame rates, likely those with more powerful GPUs or CPUs. However, the 1336th position also implies that there are many weaker combos below it. The system's performance is consistent with its hardware tier, as the RX 7700 has a percentile rank of 58 among all GPUs, and the 7500F has a percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs. The combo rank is lower than both individual component ranks, which could indicate that the game is more sensitive to GPU performance than CPU performance, or that the specific pairing does not synergize as well as other combinations.

In comparison to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RX 7700 performs similarly to the AMD Radeon R9 370X (0.1% higher average score) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (1.1% higher), while being 1% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 9060 and 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. This suggests that the RX 7700 is a capable mid-range GPU, and its performance in Barony is likely in line with these comparisons. The combo rank of 1336 out of 2935 is a reasonable result for this hardware pairing, and the measured FPS data shows that it can deliver a good experience in most scenarios.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features the Navi 32 chip. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz. These specifications indicate a solid mid-range card that can handle modern games at high settings.

In Barony, the GPU's role is directly tied to the resolution scaling observed in the data. At 1080p, the GPU is not the primary bottleneck, as frame rates reach 360 fps on Low settings and 230 fps on High settings. This indicates that the GPU has ample resources to render the game at lower resolutions. However, as the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU's rendering workload increases, and frame rates drop accordingly. The 4K Ultra result of 54 fps shows that the GPU is fully utilized at this setting, and its performance is the limiting factor.

The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for Barony at all tested settings, as the game is not known for high VRAM usage. The memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s is also adequate for the game's textures and geometry. The GPU's compute performance, measured at 25.18 TFLOPS for FP32, is strong for a mid-range card and contributes to the high frame rates observed at lower resolutions. The GPU's percentile rank of 58 among all GPUs indicates that it is above average, and its performance in Barony aligns with this ranking, delivering playable frame rates at 4K and excellent frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate is 230 fps at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra average is 54 fps, while the 1080p Ultra average is 165 fps, representing a 67% reduction in performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data shows a steep frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K (e.g., 230 fps to 76 fps at High settings), indicating that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K.

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p display?

A: The Medium preset delivers 169 fps at 1440p, while High delivers 145 fps, both of which are excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7700 has an average benchmark score that is 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

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

A: The minimum frame rate at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 75 fps, with an average of 88 fps.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 in Barony is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 360 fps
• Medium: Average 268 fps, Minimum 228 fps, Maximum 308 fps
• High: Average 230 fps
• Ultra: Average 165 fps

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 227 fps
• Medium: Average 169 fps, Minimum 144 fps, Maximum 194 fps
• High: Average 145 fps
• Ultra: Average 104 fps

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 119 fps
• Medium: Average 88 fps, Minimum 75 fps, Maximum 102 fps
• High: Average 76 fps
• Ultra: Average 54 fps

These results show a consistent pattern where frame rates decrease with higher resolution and more demanding presets. The Medium settings are the only ones with reported minimum and maximum frame rates, indicating that this preset provides a stable experience across all resolutions. The highest average frame rate is 360 fps at 1080p Low, while the lowest is 54 fps at 4K Ultra. The data confirms that the system is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K performance being playable at lower presets.