Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination lands at rank 1596 out of 3717 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This pairing demonstrates strong overall capability for a game that favors high frame rates, with the CPU’s modern architecture and the GPU’s ample bandwidth working in concert to deliver smooth performance across most settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1596 out of 3717 tested combinations places it in the 43rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 57% of configurations deliver higher frame rates in Barony. This is a respectable position, though not a top-tier one, reflecting the balance between the Ryzen 5 7500F’s solid multi-threaded performance and the RTX 3070’s mid-range standing. The rank suggests that while this setup can handle high refresh rates at lower resolutions, it will struggle to maintain maximum frame rates at higher settings and resolutions.

The CPU itself holds a percentile rank of 77 against all tested processors, indicating it outperforms more than three-quarters of the CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 24964 places it in close competition with several mobile and desktop parts: it sits a mere 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 5 210H, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F by just 0.2%. These razor-thin margins show the 7500F is squarely in a competitive cluster of mid-range processors.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3070 holds a percentile rank of 61 against all tested graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 17208 places it 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 7970M, while sitting 1.5% behind the NVIDIA Tesla K40c. The GPU’s relative standing is lower than the CPU’s, suggesting that in this pairing, the graphics card is more likely to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is built on the Zen 4 architecture with a Raphael codename, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This configuration is well-suited for Barony, a roguelike that benefits from strong single-thread performance for game logic and AI, while the 12 threads provide headroom for background tasks and any multi-threaded elements.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7500F demonstrates a clear scaling pattern. Its single-thread score in 3DMark is 974, while the 2-thread score jumps to 1902, the 4-thread score reaches 3621, and the 8-thread score climbs to 5372. The max-thread score of 6379 is nearly identical to the 16-thread score of 6376, indicating that the processor’s 12 threads are fully utilized without significant diminishing returns beyond that point. Cinebench results echo this: R15 multicore scores 2298 versus 324 single-core, R20 multicore hits 9575 versus 1351 single-core, and R23 multicore reaches 22799 versus 3218 single-core.

Geekbench results show a multicore score of 12362 and a single-core score of 2374. PassMark tests reveal strong integer math performance at 79108 and floating-point math at 47176, while extended instructions score 22776. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB per-core L2 cache contribute to its responsiveness in games. Its memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5 provides ample data throughput for Barony’s procedural generation and world simulation.

For a game like Barony, which is not typically considered heavily CPU-bound, the 7500F’s performance is more than adequate. The data suggests that at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do, the CPU’s high boost clock and efficient architecture help push frame rates to very high levels, as evidenced by the 385 FPS average at 1080p Low settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, manufactured on an 8 nm process at Samsung. It features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, along with 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz effective 14 Gbps.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is substantial for a mid-range card. This bandwidth proves critical in Barony, where the game’s pixel-dense environments and effects can tax memory throughput. The GPU’s pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s indicate strong fill rate capabilities, while its FP32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS shows solid compute power.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 3070 scores 3162 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 112821 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 21022 in Geekbench Vulkan. PassMark results show a G3D score of 22214 and a GPU compute score of 11195. DirectX 11 performance scores 182, while DirectX 12 scores 85, with DirectX 9 at 247 and DirectX 10 at 150. These scores highlight the GPU’s strengths in modern APIs, which aligns with Barony’s requirements.

The GPU’s role in this combo becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 58 FPS, suggesting the GPU is the primary constraint. The 8 GB VRAM capacity, while sufficient for most games, may become a limiting factor at 4K with maximum settings, though the measured data shows playable performance remains achievable at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 3070 delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 385 FPS, while Medium settings achieve 287 FPS with a minimum of 244 FPS and a maximum of 330 FPS. High settings yield 246 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage a robust 176 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is capable of driving very high refresh rate monitors without compromise, even at maximum quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU’s workload increasing. Low settings hit 243 FPS, Medium settings reach 181 FPS with a minimum of 154 FPS and a maximum of 208 FPS, and High settings drop to 155 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 111 FPS, which is still smooth for most displays but shows the expected scaling as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits become more apparent. Low settings still deliver 127 FPS, which is impressive for 4K, while Medium settings achieve 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS. High settings drop to 81 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 58 FPS. The gap between Medium and Ultra at 4K is substantial, with a 37 FPS difference, indicating that the highest quality preset imposes a significant performance cost that may not be justifiable given the relatively modest visual gains in a roguelike title.

The scaling pattern across resolutions shows a consistent trend: Medium settings offer the best balance of frame rate and visual quality, with the minimum frame rates remaining above 80 FPS even at 4K. Ultra settings, by contrast, push the GPU to its limits at higher resolutions, with 4K Ultra dipping below 60 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: The combo ranks 1596 out of 3717 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier. This means it outperforms roughly 43% of systems but falls behind 57% of configurations tested.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve high frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers over 176 FPS even at Ultra settings, and over 385 FPS at Low settings. At 2560x1440, frame rates remain above 111 FPS at Ultra, while at 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 58 FPS. For consistent high refresh rates, 1080p or 1440p are the most suitable options.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The 7500F’s average benchmark score of 24964 places it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 5 210H, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F by 0.2%.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and how does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 58 FPS, suggesting that the VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth are significant factors at the highest resolution and quality settings.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest minimum frame rate at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Medium settings provide a minimum frame rate of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS, with an average of 95 FPS. This is the only 4K preset with a recorded minimum frame rate, and it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in average benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3070’s average benchmark score of 17208 places it 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 7970M, while sitting 1.5% behind the NVIDIA Tesla K40c.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, Medium settings provide the most balanced experience across all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 287 FPS with a minimum of 244 FPS, offering smooth performance with headroom for any demanding scenes. At 2560x1440, Medium achieves 181 FPS with a minimum of 154 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the refresh rate of most gaming monitors. At 3840x2160, Medium is the only preset that maintains a recorded minimum above 60 FPS, hitting 80 FPS with an average of 95 FPS.

For users prioritizing maximum visual quality, High settings are viable at 1080p and 1440p, with averages of 246 FPS and 155 FPS respectively. However, at 4K, High settings drop to 81 FPS, which is still playable but less consistent than Medium. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p use, where the average of 176 FPS remains high; at 1440p, Ultra falls to 111 FPS, and at 4K it drops below 60 FPS to 58 FPS, which may introduce noticeable stutter in fast-paced gameplay.

Low settings offer the highest frame rates but sacrifice visual fidelity unnecessarily, especially given that Medium provides a substantial improvement in quality with only a moderate performance cost. The data strongly suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for this combo in Barony, delivering the best combination of smoothness and visual detail across all tested resolutions.