Barony

# Barony with AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER places this combo at rank 2153 out of 3717 tested combinations for Barony, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. With a measured dataset confirming actual gameplay testing, the combo demonstrates strong 1080p performance exceeding 200 FPS on High settings, while 4K Ultra drops to 48 FPS. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 part running at 3.70 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU, a Turing-based 8 GB card with a 1605 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost clock, ranks at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. This combination yields a system that handles Barony's roguelike demands with considerable headroom at lower resolutions but begins to show GPU limitations as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2153 out of 3717 tested configurations places it in the 42nd percentile of all tested combos for Barony. This positioning reflects a system that is competent but not exceptional within the database's broader context. The CPU outperforms its GPU counterpart in relative standing — the Ryzen 5 7500F's 77th percentile rank among all CPUs is notably higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 65th percentile among all GPUs. This disparity suggests the processor has more headroom than the graphics card, which becomes increasingly relevant at higher resolutions.

Examining the CPU's nearest rivals contextualizes its performance. The Ryzen 5 7500F achieves an average benchmark score of 24964, sitting within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (25005) and 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935). The Intel Core i7-13620H trails by 0.2% with a score of 24911, while the Intel Core 5 210H is 0.4% behind at 24872. These minuscule deltas indicate that the 7500F is positioned in a tightly contested performance band where no single rival holds a decisive advantage.

For the GPU, the RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 20282 places it 1% above the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, deltaPct -1), 1.2% above the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, deltaPct -1.2), and 1.3-1.5% above the Intel Arc B570 (20556) and Arc A750 (20582). The negative deltaPct values indicate these rivals score slightly higher, though the margins remain under 1.5%. In Barony specifically, the combo's rank suggests that while the hardware is capable, many other configurations deliver higher frame rates, particularly those with more powerful GPUs.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking for Barony performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2153 out of 3717 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle range of the database's tested configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964 on average, within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 8400F (25005), 0.1% of the Core i7-11850H (24935), and 0.4% of the Core 5 210H (24872). All deltas are under half a percent.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves?

A: The highest recorded average is 316 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at Ultra settings on 1080p, the combo maintains 145 FPS average.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the combo delivers 67 FPS on High, 78 FPS on Medium, 104 FPS on Low, and 48 FPS on Ultra settings. The Ultra setting is the only one dipping below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and how does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER ranks at the 65th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rival, the Quadro M4000M, scores 20480 — a 1% difference.

Q: Are the measured FPS values based on actual testing?

A: Yes, the dataIsMeasured field confirms these results come from real benchmark runs, not estimates or simulations.

Resolution Scaling

Analyzing the FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At High settings, the combo delivers 202 FPS at 1920x1080, dropping to 127 FPS at 2560x1440 (a 37% reduction), and further to 67 FPS at 3840x2160 (a 67% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline as resolution increases points to the RTX 2070 SUPER as the limiting component — the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 256-bit bus becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count grows.

The Low settings scaling tells a similar story with higher absolute numbers. From 316 FPS at 1080p, the frame rate falls to 199 FPS at 1440p (37% drop) and 104 FPS at 4K (67% drop). The consistent percentage reductions across settings indicate that resolution scaling follows a predictable curve regardless of graphical fidelity. At Medium settings, the drop from 235 FPS at 1080p to 148 FPS at 1440p and 78 FPS at 4K maintains this pattern, with the 1440p-to-4K transition showing a 47% reduction.

Ultra settings exhibit the most dramatic scaling: 145 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this configuration pushes the GPU beyond its comfortable operating range. The CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock and 32 MB shared L3 cache are unlikely to be the bottleneck at any resolution, given that even the most demanding 4K Ultra test only requires 48 FPS — a workload well within the processor's capabilities as indicated by its 77th percentile CPU ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 316 FPS, Medium 235 FPS with a minimum of 200 and maximum of 270, High 202 FPS, and Ultra 145 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system has substantial headroom — even Ultra settings exceed 140 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected reduction. Low settings average 199 FPS, Medium 148 FPS (minimum 126, maximum 171), High 127 FPS, and Ultra 91 FPS. All settings remain above 90 FPS, confirming that 1440p gaming is viable, though Ultra settings begin to approach the lower end of high-refresh territory.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become evident. Low settings still manage 104 FPS, Medium 78 FPS (minimum 66, maximum 89), High 67 FPS, and Ultra 48 FPS. The Ultra result is the only sub-60 FPS figure across the entire measured dataset. The Medium setting's minimum of 66 FPS suggests occasional dips below the average, but overall 4K playability is achievable for most settings.

The gaps between settings widen at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 171 FPS (316 vs 145). At 1440p, this gap narrows to 108 FPS (199 vs 91). At 4K, the gap is 56 FPS (104 vs 48). This compression indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU's workload becomes more uniform regardless of settings — the render target size dominates over graphical complexity.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080 users, Ultra settings provide the best experience with 145 FPS average. This comfortably exceeds 60 FPS and approaches 144 Hz refresh rates, making it the recommended choice for competitive or immersive play. The gap between Ultra and High is 57 FPS (145 vs 202), but the visual quality improvement at Ultra justifies the reduction for most players.

At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 127 FPS, which offers an excellent balance between visual fidelity and smoothness. Ultra drops to 91 FPS — still playable but with a 36 FPS penalty compared to High. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, Medium at 148 FPS is also viable, though the visual downgrade from High is noticeable. The data suggests High is the sweet spot for 1440p.

For 3840x2160, High settings at 67 FPS provide the best overall experience, staying above 60 FPS while maintaining quality. Medium at 78 FPS is a reasonable alternative for additional headroom, though its minimum of 66 FPS indicates occasional dips. Low at 104 FPS is the choice for players who prioritize smoothness over visuals, while Ultra at 48 FPS should be avoided due to sub-60 FPS performance.

The pattern across resolutions shows that High settings offer the most consistent experience, never falling below 67 FPS even at 4K. This makes High the recommended preset for users uncertain about their resolution or refresh rate preferences. The Ultra preset is only advisable at 1080p, where the 145 FPS average provides sufficient margin above typical display refresh rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its 3.70 GHz base clock can boost to 5.00 GHz, and the processor includes 32 MB of shared L3 cache, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 KB L1 per core. These specifications position it well for Barony's roguelike gameplay, which typically involves complex procedural generation and simulation logic that benefits from strong single-thread performance.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate its capabilities. Cinebench R23 multicore scores 22799, while the single-core test reaches 3218. Geekbench shows 12362 multicore and 2374 single-core scores. PassMark multithread hits 26825, with single-thread at 3841. These figures place the 7500F at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24964. Its nearest rival, the Ryzen 5 8400F, scores 25005 — a negligible 0.2% difference that confirms the 7500F's competitive positioning.

In the context of Barony, the CPU's 3DMark results provide insight into its gaming performance: 974 single-thread, 1902 for 2 threads, 3621 for 4 threads, 5372 for 8 threads, and 6379 for 16 threads. The scaling from 2 to 8 threads shows strong multi-threading efficiency, which benefits games that utilize multiple cores for AI, physics, and world simulation. The processor's 65 W TDP indicates efficient power delivery, and its support for DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures the GPU receives data without bottlenecking.

Given that the combo's FPS remains high even at 1080p Medium (235 FPS) and Low (316 FPS), the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor in Barony. The processor's single-core performance of 974 in 3DMark single-thread and 3841 in PassMark single-thread suggests it can handle the game's logic demands well above the frame rates the GPU can produce.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture using a 12 nm process with 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die. It features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 64 ROPs, 40 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a 1605 MHz base clock and 1770 MHz boost clock, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across an 8 GB GDDR6 interface with a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Performance metrics show the GPU's capabilities: 9.062 TFLOPS FP32 performance, a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s, and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s. Its PassMark G3D score of 18169 and G2D score of 878, along with Geekbench OpenCL 83358 and Vulkan 90637, place it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 20282. The nearest rival, the Quadro M4000M, scores 20480 — a 1% difference — while the RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% ahead at 20534.

In Barony, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. The 1080p results, where even Ultra settings achieve 145 FPS, demonstrate that the GPU has ample headroom at lower pixel counts. However, the 4K Ultra result of 48 FPS reveals the GPU's limits — the 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become strained when rendering at 3840x2160 with maximum quality settings. The 4K Medium result of 78 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS, shows that reducing settings alleviates this pressure.

The GPU's 12 nm process and 215 W TDP indicate a power-hungry design compared to the CPU's 65 W, and the suggested 550 W PSU reflects the system's overall power requirements. The RTX 2070 SUPER's end-of-life production status and successor in the GeForce 30 series contextualize its performance — it remains capable for Barony at most settings and resolutions, but the 4K Ultra result highlights its age relative to more modern GPUs. The gap between the combo's CPU percentile (77th) and GPU percentile (65th) reinforces that the graphics card is the primary constraint on higher-resolution performance.