Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti pairing delivers exceptional performance in Barony, a roguelike title that scales dramatically with both CPU and GPU capabilities. The data shows this combination ranks 514th out of 3,717 tested combos, placing it in the top 14% of all systems. With measured frame rates ranging from 83 FPS at 4K Ultra to 550 FPS at 1080p Low, this system exhibits a wide performance envelope that responds predictably to both resolution and settings changes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename) using TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features a 32 MB shared L3 cache, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 KB L1 per core, totaling 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a multi-thread score of 22,799 in Cinebench R23 and 9,575 in Cinebench R20, while single-thread scores reach 3,218 and 1,351 respectively. Its Geekbench scores are 12,362 multi-core and 2,374 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score stands at 26,825, with a single-thread score of 3,841. The processor holds a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24,964.

The nearest rivals in CPU performance show a remarkably tight cluster. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24,935 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25,005 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24,911 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core 5 210H scores 24,872 (0.4% behind). This indicates the 7500F sits in a performance band where no competitor gains more than 0.2% advantage or falls more than 0.4% behind.

For Barony, the CPU's role is significant given the game's roguelike nature, which often involves procedural generation and complex game-state calculations. The 6-core/12-thread configuration with a 5.00 GHz boost clock provides strong single-threaded performance for game logic, while the 12 threads handle background tasks and streaming. The 3DMark scores demonstrate scaling: 1,902 for 2 threads, 3,621 for 4 threads, 5,372 for 8 threads, and 6,376 for 16 threads (with max threads at 6,379), showing efficient multi-threading that benefits games with auxiliary computation threads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die with a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2,310 MHz and boosts to 2,610 MHz, with memory running at 1,313 MHz (21 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration includes 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU has 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, 80 ROPs, 60 ray tracing cores, and 240 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 208.8 GPixel/s, texture rate is 626.4 GTexel/s, and it achieves 40.09 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1). The card has a 285 W TDP, requires a 600 W power supply, and connects via PCIe 4.0 x16.

In GPU benchmarks, the RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,624 in PassMark G3D, 18,396 in PassMark GPU compute, 176,953 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 213,808 in Geekbench Vulkan. It holds an 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 44,795. The nearest rivals show interesting comparisons: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45,152 (0.8% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45,384 (1.3% ahead), the NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44,075 (1.6% behind), and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45,592 (1.7% ahead). Despite being a desktop-class GPU, it trades blows with high-end mobile and professional workstation parts.

For Barony, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth prove more than sufficient at all tested settings, as evidenced by frame rates that remain high even at 4K resolution. The 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability ensures that even the most demanding visual effects in the game's roguelike environments are rendered without bottlenecking the CPU. The 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores provide headroom for any ray-traced or DLSS-enhanced content, though the measured data does not indicate these features are active in the standard benchmark runs.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear resolution scaling pattern. At 1080p, the system achieves 550 FPS on Low settings, 409 FPS on Medium, 351 FPS on High, and 252 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these figures drop to 347 FPS Low, 258 FPS Medium, 222 FPS High, and 159 FPS Ultra. At 4K, the numbers further decline to 181 FPS Low, 135 FPS Medium (with min/max of 115/155), 116 FPS High, and 83 FPS Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component at different settings. At Low settings, the drop from 550 FPS to 181 FPS represents a 67% reduction, suggesting the CPU becomes a more significant factor at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do. The 1080p Low figure of 550 FPS is so high that it likely approaches CPU throughput limits for the game's main thread.

At High settings, the progression from 351 FPS (1080p) to 222 FPS (1440p) to 116 FPS (4K) shows a more balanced scaling, with each resolution step costing roughly 35-48% performance. The 4K High result of 116 FPS remains well above playable thresholds, indicating the GPU still has headroom even at the highest resolution. Ultra settings show the steepest decline: 252 FPS at 1080p falls to 159 FPS at 1440p and 83 FPS at 4K, a 67% total reduction that demonstrates GPU-bound behavior at this quality level.

The Medium settings provide the only rows with min/max FPS data: at 1080p, the range spans 348-470 FPS (average 409); at 1440p, 219-297 FPS (average 258); and at 4K, 115-155 FPS (average 135). These ranges indicate frame time consistency, with the 4K Medium showing a narrower range relative to its average, suggesting stable performance even at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 514th out of 3,717 tested combos for Barony, placing it in the 86th percentile of all systems. This ranking reflects the synergy between the CPU's 77th percentile standing and the GPU's 84th percentile standing, with the combined system outperforming what either component might suggest individually.

The rank of 514 out of 3,717 means there are 513 combinations that perform better, representing roughly 14% of the tested field. Given that the CPU's nearest rivals all score within 0.4% of each other, the ranking distinction likely comes from GPU differences rather than CPU variations. The RTX 4070 Ti's nearest rivals include the RTX 5090 Mobile (0.8% higher score) and RTX A6000 (1.6% lower score), but these GPUs rarely appear in mainstream gaming systems, making the 4070 Ti a strong performer in practical gaming scenarios.

The game's measured FPS results corroborate the high ranking. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 252 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show. Even at 4K Ultra, the 83 FPS average remains smooth for a roguelike where reaction times matter but 144 Hz displays are common. The ranking indicates that this combination delivers top-tier performance that will not be a limiting factor for gameplay at any reasonable settings or resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target display refresh rate and resolution. At 1080p, all settings exceed 250 FPS, with Ultra still delivering 252 FPS. This means even the most demanding preset provides sufficient frame rates for 240 Hz monitors, while Medium at 409 FPS and Low at 550 FPS offer headroom for competitive play or future game updates.

At 1440p, Ultra settings produce 159 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz displays. High settings at 222 FPS accommodate 240 Hz monitors, while Medium at 258 FPS and Low at 347 FPS offer even more headroom. The min/max data for Medium (219-297 FPS) shows consistent frame pacing, making it a safe choice for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 4K, the recommendation shifts based on refresh rate. Ultra at 83 FPS suits 60-75 Hz displays, High at 116 FPS works for 120 Hz monitors, Medium at 135 FPS (115-155 min/max) supports 144 Hz panels, and Low at 181 FPS provides maximum smoothness. For most 4K users with 120-144 Hz displays, Medium offers the best balance, delivering above 120 FPS average with acceptable minimums.

The data suggests that High settings at 4K (116 FPS) provide the best visual quality-to-performance ratio for typical 120 Hz 4K displays, while Medium at 135 FPS is preferable for those prioritizing frame rate consistency. At 1080p and 1440p, Ultra settings are viable for high-refresh-rate displays without sacrificing playability, given the measured averages remain above 150 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings achieve 550 FPS average, representing the absolute ceiling of the CPU-GPU combination at this resolution. Medium settings produce 409 FPS average with a range of 348-470 FPS. High settings reach 351 FPS average, and Ultra settings still maintain 252 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 54% reduction in frame rate, indicating that even the most demanding settings at 1080p cannot stress this system to below 250 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings hit 347 FPS, Medium delivers 258 FPS (219-297 range), High produces 222 FPS, and Ultra maintains 159 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 35% (High settings) to 37% (Low settings), showing consistent scaling behavior across all quality presets.

At 3840x2160, the system remains highly playable across all settings. Low settings achieve 181 FPS, Medium averages 135 FPS with a 115-155 range, High produces 116 FPS, and Ultra still delivers 83 FPS. The 4K to 1080p ratio shows that Ultra settings lose 67% of performance moving from 1080p to 4K, while Low settings lose 67% as well, indicating the system remains balanced across the resolution spectrum.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Barony?

A: The measured data shows all resolutions are playable. 1080p Ultra delivers 252 FPS, 1440p Ultra provides 159 FPS, and 4K Ultra maintains 83 FPS. The choice depends on display refresh rate: 4K High (116 FPS) suits 120 Hz displays, while 1440p Ultra (159 FPS) is ideal for 144 Hz panels.

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

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 24,964 places it within 0.4% of all nearest rivals. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24,935 (0.1% behind), AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25,005 (0.2% ahead), Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24,911 (0.2% behind), and Intel Core 5 210H scores 24,872 (0.4% behind).

Q: What is the highest FPS measured for this system?

A: The highest measured average is 550 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. For Medium settings at 1080p, the maximum observed FPS was 470, with an average of 409 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti a bottleneck at 4K in Barony?

A: No. At 4K Ultra, the system achieves 83 FPS, and at 4K High it reaches 116 FPS. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from 1080p to 4K without any anomalous frame rate collapses.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Barony?

A: It ranks 514th out of 3,717 tested combinations, placing it in the top 14% of all systems. This is consistent with the CPU's 77th percentile and GPU's 84th percentile individual standings.

Q: What settings provide the most consistent frame pacing?

A: Medium settings are the only preset with min/max data, showing ranges of 348-470 FPS at 1080p, 219-297 FPS at 1440p, and 115-155 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium range (115-155) represents a 26% variance around the average, indicating stable performance without major frame drops.