Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Barony, a roguelike title from 2015. The measured data shows this combination is capable of pushing well beyond the refresh rates of most high-end monitors, even at maximum settings. This analysis breaks down the performance characteristics across resolutions, the role of each component, and provides practical settings guidance based on the measured rows.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system with significant headroom. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 379.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 242.9 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 129 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 66% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial drop but still leaves the system comfortably above 120 FPS at the highest resolution tested.

The scaling pattern becomes more telling when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 594.3 FPS, which drops to 376.2 FPS at 1440p and 195.6 FPS at 4K. The proportional decline from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 67%, nearly identical to the High preset decline. This consistency suggests the GPU is the primary scaling factor across resolutions, but the absolute numbers indicate the CPU is keeping pace effectively even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead typically becomes more pronounced.

At Ultra settings, the frame rates still impress: 274.1 FPS at 1080p, 174.9 FPS at 1440p, and 88.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that drops below 100 FPS, and it does so by a margin of roughly 11%. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 40.1 FPS, while at 1080p that same gap is 105.5 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU workload is saturating the rendering pipeline more completely at 4K, reducing the relative impact of preset changes.

The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combination if you want to fully utilize high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p High, the 242.9 FPS average is more than enough for 240 Hz monitors, and even 1440p Ultra at 174.9 FPS remains viable for 144 Hz panels. The 4K numbers, while strong, show the first signs of the GPU becoming the limiting factor, particularly at Ultra where the frame rate drops below 90 FPS.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and the benchmark data reflects its capabilities. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has ample resources for Barony's demands. The memory clock runs at 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective speed, while the GPU core operates between a 2295 MHz base and 2550 MHz boost clock.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 88th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53610. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 53489, a delta of just 0.2% — essentially a statistical tie. The RTX 4080 SUPER holds a 2.1% advantage over the AMD Radeon RX 7700S and a 2.9% lead over the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. These narrow margins in synthetic benchmarks contrast with the measured game performance, which shows the card delivering frame rates that are clearly sufficient for any practical use in Barony.

The GPU's architecture is Ada Lovelace on a 5 nm process, featuring 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. The pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the high frame rates observed. The card's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial, though Barony's visual complexity is modest by modern standards given its 2015 release date.

Looking at the measured results, the GPU's role becomes clear when comparing Low to Ultra settings at the same resolution. At 4K, Low produces 195.6 FPS while Ultra produces 88.9 FPS — a 106.7 FPS difference that highlights how much headroom exists in the rendering pipeline. The 16 GB VRAM allocation is more than sufficient for this game, and the memory bandwidth ensures no bottleneck at any tested resolution or preset combination.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience. At 1080p, even Ultra settings produce 274.1 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all monitors on the market. There is no practical reason to reduce settings at this resolution unless you are targeting specific competitive scenarios with extremely high refresh rates.

At 1440p, the choice between High and Ultra is more meaningful. High delivers 242.9 FPS while Ultra delivers 174.9 FPS. The 68 FPS difference is measurable but both are well above 144 Hz. For players with 144 Hz monitors, Ultra is the better choice because the visual quality improvement comes at no perceptible cost. For players with 240 Hz displays, High is the recommended preset because it maintains frame rates above 240 FPS, ensuring the display's full refresh rate is utilized.

At 4K, the settings decision has the most impact. High produces 129 FPS, which is comfortable for 120 Hz displays, while Ultra drops to 88.9 FPS, which is still viable for 60 Hz panels but falls short of higher refresh rates. Medium at 4K produces 145.2 FPS, offering a middle ground that maintains high refresh rates while providing better visual quality than Low. The data suggests that 4K High is the optimal balance for most users, as it stays above 120 FPS while the step to Ultra costs 40.1 FPS for what is likely a marginal visual improvement in a roguelike game.

The Low preset at any resolution provides frame rates that are essentially unnecessary for this game. At 4K Low, the 195.6 FPS result is impressive but represents a significant visual downgrade for no practical benefit. The Medium preset offers a reasonable compromise, but the gap between Medium and High at 4K is only 16.2 FPS, making High the more sensible choice.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Barony at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 88.9 FPS, which is playable but below 90 FPS. The High preset at 4K delivers 129 FPS, which provides a more comfortable margin for high-refresh-rate displays.

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

A: For 144 Hz monitors, Ultra at 174.9 FPS is the best choice. For 240 Hz displays, High at 242.9 FPS keeps the frame rate above the refresh rate threshold, ensuring smooth motion.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 53610 on average, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT's 53489. It also leads the AMD Radeon RX 7700S by 2.1% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti by 2.9%.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 594.3 FPS, and at 1080p High it produces 379.6 FPS. These results suggest the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU's output at lower resolutions.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The measured average at 4K Medium is 145.2 FPS. This is between the High result of 129 FPS and the Low result of 195.6 FPS, providing a balanced option for 4K displays with 120 Hz or 144 Hz refresh rates.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This pairing ranks 137th out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the top 8% of all configurations tested for Barony.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 137th out of 1702 tested combos for Barony. This places the configuration in the top 8% of all tested pairings, which is a strong result given the game's age and the hardware's capabilities. The ranking reflects the combination's ability to deliver high frame rates across all resolutions and settings.

The CPU component of this pairing ranks in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24993. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, scores 24974, a delta of just 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and AMD Ryzen 5 8400F both score slightly higher at 25057 and 25064 respectively, representing deltas of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 24897, which is 0.4% lower.

The GPU ranks in the 88th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 53610. This is a higher percentile than the CPU's 82nd, indicating the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing. The combination's overall rank of 137th out of 1702 suggests that while both components are individually strong, the pairing works well together for this specific game.

The rank is particularly notable because Barony is a roguelike game with relatively modest graphical demands. The high ranking suggests the combination excels at maintaining high frame rates even in demanding scenarios, and the measured data confirms this across all resolution and settings combinations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest for a desktop processor, and its 5 nm process node from TSMC contributes to its efficiency.

The CPU's cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The processor also supports ECC memory and features Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes from the CPU.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7500F demonstrates strong single-threaded performance with a Geekbench single-core score of 2759 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218. Multi-threaded results are equally impressive: Geekbench multicore scores 12686, Cinebench R23 multicore scores 22799, and Passmark multithread scores 26825. These results place the CPU in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs.

The CPU's role in Barony is to feed the GPU with enough draw calls and game logic processing to maintain the high frame rates observed. The measured data shows no signs of CPU limitation, even at 1080p Low where the frame rate reaches 594.3 FPS. The single-threaded performance is particularly important for a roguelike game, where game logic and map generation often rely on single-threaded execution. The 3dmark single-thread score of 974 and the Cinebench R15 single-core score of 324 indicate robust single-threaded capabilities.

The 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides sufficient multi-threading for background tasks and any parallel game systems without introducing thermal or power constraints. The 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures that the CPU can respond quickly to frame-time spikes, maintaining consistent performance even in complex scenes. The combination of strong single-threaded performance and adequate multi-threading makes the Ryzen 5 7500F a suitable partner for the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game, as evidenced by the measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings.