Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a thoroughly playable Barony experience across nearly all tested settings, with the data indicating a system that is firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions but exceptionally capable at 1080p.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 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 5.00 GHz, and its 32 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample headroom for game logic. In the broader benchmark landscape, this CPU sits in the 82nd percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 24993. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: it scores 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-11850H, 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, and 0.3% below both the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F. This places the 7500F in a performance tier where minor percentage differences separate it from its competitors.

For Barony, a roguelike title, the CPU's role is significant but not dominant. The game's procedural generation and simulation logic are unlikely to stress all 12 threads heavily, but the single-threaded performance is strong. The 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218 indicate robust per-core capability. Multi-threaded scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 22799, show substantial headroom for any background tasks or complex game calculations. The data suggests the CPU is more than sufficient to feed the GPU in this title, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale dramatically with resolution changes, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz. The GPU's performance percentile is 63rd among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (0.3% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (0.5% ahead), and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (0.8% ahead). The RTX 2060 SUPER also edges out the NVIDIA Tesla K40m by 1.3%. This puts it in a competitive mid-range tier, where it is slightly outclassed by the RTX 2070 but very close to the GTX TITAN.

In Barony, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, frame rates drop significantly, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited workload. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for the game's textures and effects at 1080p and 1440p, though the Ultra preset at 4K drops to 41.5 FPS, suggesting that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are being pushed to their limits. The DirectX 12 benchmark score of 61 for the GPU (from PassMark) is notable, but the game runs acceptably on all presets at 1080p, indicating the architecture handles the workload efficiently even if raw API scores are low.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 1193 out of 1702 tested combinations in Barony. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems, which may seem surprising given the strong individual component scores. However, this ranking is relative to all possible combinations, including those with far more powerful GPUs. The rank of 1193 suggests that while this combo is competent, many other pairings in the database deliver higher frame rates. The combination is not a top-tier performer, but the measured FPS data shows it is far from inadequate. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning; the RTX 2060 SUPER, while capable, is outclassed by newer and higher-end cards that are typically paired with CPUs like the 7500F in more balanced systems. The combo's performance is consistent with the GPU's 63rd percentile standing, indicating that the CPU is not holding back the system in a meaningful way.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system excels: the Low preset achieves 288.4 FPS, Medium hits 211.4 FPS, High reaches 184.5 FPS, and Ultra still manages a very smooth 133 FPS. These numbers indicate that the combo can easily drive high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, even on the most demanding preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. The Low preset delivers 178.9 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. Medium drops to 134 FPS, High to 118.1 FPS, and Ultra to 84.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is still above 60 FPS, which is the threshold for smooth gameplay, and the High preset offers a comfortable margin above that. At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle with the highest settings. The Low preset produces 96.5 FPS, and Medium yields 70 FPS. High settings drop to 61.2 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS mark, but Ultra falls to 41.5 FPS, which is below the smooth-playability threshold. The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower presets.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 SUPER in Barony?

A: No, the data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The FPS scales predictably with resolution changes (e.g., 184.5 FPS at 1080p High drops to 118.1 FPS at 1440p High), which is a classic sign of GPU-limited performance.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only with specific settings. At 4K, the High preset delivers 61.2 FPS, and the Medium preset delivers 70 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 41.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 84.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. If you prefer higher frame rates, the High preset offers 118.1 FPS, providing a smooth and visually detailed experience.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 2070?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.5% lower than the RTX 2070's score of 19680. The performance difference is minimal in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the CPU's single-threaded performance sufficient for this game?

A: Yes, the CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218 and 3DMark single-thread score of 974 indicate strong per-core performance, which is important for game logic. The high FPS at 1080p (even 288.4 FPS on Low) confirms the CPU is not a limiting factor.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K on the High preset?

A: The frame rate drops from 184.5 FPS at 1080p High to 61.2 FPS at 4K High, a reduction of 123.3 FPS. This significant drop highlights the GPU as the primary performance limiter.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests that 1440p with the High preset offers an ideal balance of visual quality and performance, yielding 118.1 FPS. This provides a smooth and responsive experience with a high level of detail. If you have a 1080p monitor, the Ultra preset at 133 FPS is the clear choice, as it delivers maximum visual fidelity without compromising frame rate. For 4K displays, the High preset is the highest setting that maintains an acceptable frame rate (61.2 FPS), though the Medium preset at 70 FPS provides a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K (41.5 FPS) is not recommended for competitive or fast-paced play, as it falls below the smoothness threshold. Based on the measured rows, the High preset at 1440p is the most versatile recommendation, offering high detail and a frame rate well above what is needed for fluid gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At the Low preset, performance drops from 288.4 FPS at 1080p to 178.9 FPS at 1440p (a 38% reduction), and then to 96.5 FPS at 4K (a further 46% reduction from 1440p). The High preset follows a similar trajectory: 184.5 FPS at 1080p, 118.1 FPS at 1440p, and 61.2 FPS at 4K. This consistent decline across all presets is the definitive signature of a GPU-bound system. The CPU's performance is effectively static across these resolutions, so the frame rate changes are entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering load. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset (41.5 FPS) shows the GPU hitting its compute and memory limits. The data strongly indicates that the limiting component in this combo is the GPU, as the CPU has ample headroom to handle the game's logic at any resolution. For users seeking higher 4K performance, the GPU would need to be upgraded, as the CPU is not the bottleneck.