Barony

# Barony with AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D pairing produces exceptional frame rates in Barony, a roguelike title from 2015 that clearly scales well with modern hardware. This combo ranks 29th out of 2,935 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1% of all configurations measured. The data reveals a system capable of exceeding 700 FPS at 1080p Low settings, while still maintaining playable performance at 4K Ultra, demonstrating that this pairing is far more powerful than Barony's system requirements demand.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F brings six cores and twelve threads to this configuration, built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. The processor operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which are the figures that appear in the benchmark data. This 7000-series chip features a 32 MB shared L3 cache, with 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 cache per core, and supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface delivering 83.2 GB/s bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7500F demonstrates strong single-threaded performance with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 974, which directly translates to the frame rate ceiling in Barony's game logic. The multi-threaded results show the CPU scaling effectively: 3dmark_2_threads scores 1,902, 4_threads reaches 3,621, and 8_threads climbs to 5,372, with max_threads hitting 6,379. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,799 indicates substantial headroom for any background tasks while gaming, while the single-core score of 3,218 confirms the per-thread strength needed for roguelike simulation.

The CPU's percentile ranking at 77 places it above the majority of all processors tested, though the nearest rivals show how tight the competition is. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24,935 on average with a deltaPct of 0.1, meaning the Ryzen 5 7500F essentially matches it. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F sits just 0.2% higher at 25,005, while the Intel Core i7-13620H trails by 0.2% at 24,911. The Intel Core 5 210H is 0.4% behind at 24,872. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, suggesting the CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

For Barony specifically, the game's roguelike nature means procedural generation and complex simulation logic run on the CPU. The 12 threads handle this workload with ease, as evidenced by the 713 FPS achieved at 1080p Low — a setting where the GPU is less burdened and the CPU must keep up with the game's internal state calculations. The Passmark single-thread score of 3,841 reinforces that this processor's per-core capability is more than sufficient for the game's turn-based and real-time hybrid mechanics.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a clear hierarchy across the four preset levels at each resolution. At 1080p, Low settings produce 713 FPS, Medium drops to 538 FPS, High reaches 462 FPS, and Ultra settles at 331 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a performance cost of roughly 54% when moving from the lowest to highest preset, yet even Ultra remains far above refresh rate capabilities of most monitors.

At 1440p, the pattern continues with Low at 457 FPS, Medium at 340 FPS, High at 292 FPS, and Ultra at 209 FPS. The 4K results show Low at 239 FPS, Medium at 178 FPS, High at 152 FPS, and Ultra at 109 FPS. The data indicates that Medium settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance headroom, especially at 4K where the 178 FPS average provides a 62% buffer above the 110 FPS threshold that many high-refresh displays target.

Ultra settings at 4K still deliver 109 FPS, which is playable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 151 FPS minimum and 204 FPS maximum, demonstrates more consistent frame delivery than the other presets, as it is the only one with recorded min/max values in the dataset. This consistency suggests Medium is the optimal choice for maintaining smooth gameplay during intense roguelike encounters where frame time spikes could affect responsiveness.

FAQ

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F's average benchmark score of 24,964 places it within 0.4% of all four nearest rivals. The Intel Core i7-11850H is 0.1% ahead at 24,935, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is 0.2% ahead at 25,005, the Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.2% behind at 24,911, and the Intel Core 5 210H is 0.4% behind at 24,872. These differences are statistically negligible.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows a 292 FPS average at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is part of a broader trend where the RTX 5090 D delivers over 200 FPS at this resolution across all presets, with Low settings reaching 457 FPS and Ultra still maintaining 209 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM useful for Barony?

A: Barony is a 2015 roguelike that does not require significant video memory. The GPU's 32 GB GDDR7 capacity with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth is vastly more than the game needs, meaning VRAM is never a limiting factor. The bottleneck instead comes from the game's engine and CPU simulation at lower resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 29th out of 2,935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the top 1% of all configurations. This high ranking reflects the extraordinary performance of both components, particularly the GPU which sits in the 92nd percentile among all graphics cards.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the range is 458 to 619 FPS with a 538 average. At 1440p, it ranges from 289 to 391 FPS with a 340 average. At 4K, it spans 151 to 204 FPS with a 178 average.

Q: Does the CPU's 65 W TDP affect gaming performance?

A: The 65 W TDP indicates efficient power delivery, but the benchmark scores show strong performance regardless. The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 26,825 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,799 demonstrate that this power envelope does not hinder gaming workloads in Barony.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves rank 29 out of 2,935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 99th percentile of all configurations. This ranking is particularly impressive given that the CPU's individual percentile is 77, while the GPU's is 92. The synergy between these components produces results greater than either part's standalone ranking would suggest.

The CPU's nearest rivals — the Intel Core i7-11850H, AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, Intel Core i7-13620H, and Intel Core 5 210H — all have average scores within 0.4% of the Ryzen 5 7500F, meaning any of these processors paired with the RTX 5090 D would likely produce similar frame rates. However, the GPU's nearest rivals tell a different story: the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT is 1.1% behind at 76,904, the RX 6850M XT is 1.6% ahead at 78,940, and two NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants lead by 2.1% and 2.4% respectively. These GPU alternatives are not gaming-focused cards, making the RTX 5090 D's position in this combo particularly strong for gaming workloads.

The rank 29 placement suggests that only 28 other CPU-GPU combinations deliver higher average FPS in Barony. Given that Barony is not a graphically demanding title, the ranking likely reflects configurations with even higher single-threaded CPU performance, as the game's simulation can become CPU-bound at extreme frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process. The GPU features 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output processors, along with 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores. Clock speeds are listed at 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz for 28 Gbps effective speed.

The 32 GB GDDR7 memory operates across a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. This massive memory allocation is far beyond what Barony requires, but it ensures zero VRAM-related performance drops even at 4K Ultra. The GPU's pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the high frame rates observed.

In GPU benchmarks, the RTX 5090 D scores 14,326 in 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12, 310,674 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 376,915 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Passmark G3D score of 44,065 confirms its DirectX performance, while the DirectX 11 score of 371 and DirectX 12 score of 219 show API-specific strengths. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all graphics cards is reflected in these scores, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT at 76,904 (1.1% behind) and the RX 6850M XT at 78,940 (1.6% ahead), though these are mobile parts rather than direct desktop competitors.

The 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU indicate this GPU demands substantial power, but the performance payoff is clear in the measured FPS. At 1080p Low, the GPU pushes 713 FPS, which approaches the practical limits of what display technology can show. This suggests the GPU is rarely the bottleneck in Barony, with the CPU's game logic simulation taking over at extreme frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a complete preset ladder. Low settings produce 713 FPS average, which is the highest measured result across all resolutions and settings. Medium settings drop to 538 FPS with a minimum of 458 and maximum of 619. High settings achieve 462 FPS, while Ultra settings deliver 331 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 54% performance reduction, yet even the lowest Ultra figure exceeds any consumer monitor's refresh rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. Low settings hit 457 FPS, Medium averages 340 FPS with a 289 minimum and 391 maximum, High reaches 292 FPS, and Ultra maintains 209 FPS. The 1440p results show a 36% reduction from 1080p at Low settings, but the scaling is not uniform across presets — Ultra drops 37% while Medium drops 37%, indicating a consistent resolution penalty.

At 3840x2160, the performance remains impressive for a 2015 roguelike. Low settings achieve 239 FPS, Medium averages 178 FPS with a 151 minimum and 204 maximum, High delivers 152 FPS, and Ultra stays above 100 FPS at 109. The 4K results show a 48% reduction from 1080p at Low settings, with Ultra dropping 67% from its 1080p counterpart. These figures demonstrate that the RTX 5090 D has enough headroom to run Barony at maximum settings on 4K displays while maintaining smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about which component limits performance. At Low settings, the drop from 713 FPS at 1080p to 239 FPS at 4K represents a 66% reduction, indicating the GPU becomes increasingly burdened as resolution rises. However, even at 4K Low, the system maintains 239 FPS, showing the GPU still has substantial headroom.

At Medium settings, the progression from 538 FPS to 340 FPS to 178 FPS across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K shows a consistent 37% reduction per resolution step. This linear scaling suggests the GPU is the primary driver of performance at Medium settings, as CPU load remains constant while pixel count increases.

The High preset shows a different pattern: 462 FPS at 1080p, 292 FPS at 1440p, and 152 FPS at 4K — reductions of 37% then 48%. The steeper drop at 4K indicates the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being stressed more heavily. Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 331 FPS at 1080p, 209 FPS at 1440p, and 109 FPS at 4K, with reductions of 37% then 48%.

The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU may be limiting performance, particularly at Low settings where 713 FPS approaches the Ryzen 5 7500F's maximum frame delivery capability. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, but the RTX 5090 D's massive compute resources ensure that even the worst-case 4K Ultra scenario remains playable at 109 FPS. This scaling behavior confirms that the combo is balanced for high-resolution gaming, with the CPU's strength sufficient to feed the GPU's enormous rendering capacity.