Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers exceptional frame rates in Barony, a roguelike title that proves far more scalable than its genre peers. Across all tested resolutions and settings, this combo never drops below 94 FPS average, with the 1080p Low preset reaching 622 FPS. The data shows a system where the GPU is the primary scaling factor at 4K, but the CPU’s 3D V-Cache architecture becomes increasingly relevant as resolution drops, creating a balanced profile that ranks 193rd out of 2935 tested combinations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: Barony’s performance scales dramatically with resolution, but the scaling curve is not linear. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 284 FPS average, while at 4K Ultra, it drops to 94 FPS average. That represents a 67% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the highest settings. The scaling is even more pronounced at Low settings, where 1080p yields 622 FPS but 4K drops to 205 FPS — a 67% decrease as well, though the absolute numbers are much higher.

Looking at Medium settings, which include min and max FPS data, the pattern becomes more nuanced. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 462 FPS with a minimum of 393 and maximum of 532. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average drops to 292 FPS with a minimum of 248 and maximum of 336. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average falls to 152 FPS with a minimum of 130 and maximum of 175. The min-to-max spread narrows as resolution increases, suggesting that frame time consistency improves at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

The limiting component shifts based on resolution. At 4K, the RTX 5080’s 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute are the primary constraints, as evidenced by the steep drop from 205 FPS at Low to 94 FPS at Ultra — a 54% reduction purely from settings changes. At 1080p, the CPU’s role becomes more prominent. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D’s 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with 96 MB of shared L3 cache, sustain 622 FPS at Low settings, which is only 39% higher than the 4K Low result despite a 4x pixel count reduction. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is nearing its practical limit for this game, though the 4.50 GHz boost clock keeps frame rates exceptionally high.

The medium preset data offers the clearest view of scaling efficiency. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops from 462 to 292, a 37% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, it drops from 292 to 152, a 48% reduction. The larger relative drop at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as pixel count increases. At 1080p, the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them, but at 4K, the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 622 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the absolute ceiling for this configuration, likely limited by the CPU’s single-thread performance rather than the GPU, given that the RTX 5080 is capable of far higher frame rates at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 94, with no minimum or maximum recorded. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and the 94 FPS average indicates that the RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 256-bit bus are sufficient to maintain playable frame rates at the highest visual quality.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 392 FPS average, while Ultra produces 180 FPS average. That is a 54% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest settings, highlighting the significant GPU workload increase from shadow quality, texture filtering, and post-processing effects.

Q: Does the combo maintain consistent frame times?

A: The Medium preset data shows frame pacing metrics. At 1080p, the range is 393 to 532 FPS (139 FPS spread). At 1440p, the range narrows to 248 to 336 FPS (88 FPS spread). At 4K, the range tightens further to 130 to 175 FPS (45 FPS spread). The relative consistency improves at higher resolutions, suggesting that GPU-bound scenarios produce more stable frame delivery.

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

A: The combo ranks 193rd out of 2935 tested combinations in Barony, placing it in the top 6.6% of all systems tested. This high percentile reflects both the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s raw compute power.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all tests?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 130 at 3840x2160 Medium settings. This is the only resolution where a minimum was captured for Medium, and it indicates that even at 4K, the combo never drops below 130 FPS at medium quality.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D plays a critical role in Barony’s performance, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully saturated. This CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The 96 MB of shared L3 cache is the standout specification; this large cache is designed to reduce memory latency and improve data throughput in games that frequently access the same data structures. Barony, as a roguelike, generates procedurally complex dungeons with many interacting entities, which likely benefits from the cache capacity.

The CPU’s benchmark scores provide context for its gaming performance. In Passmark’s single-thread test, it scores 3494, which places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The multithread score is 25047, and the physics score is 2779. These numbers indicate strong per-core performance, which is essential for Barony’s game logic and AI calculations. The nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (0.2% higher), Intel Core i9-13950HX (0.5% higher), and AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (0.6% higher), with the Intel Core i5-14600 trailing by 0.7%. The 7500X3D’s performance is therefore tightly clustered with these competitors, but its 3D V-Cache architecture gives it a unique advantage in latency-sensitive workloads.

At 1080p Low, the 622 FPS average suggests the CPU is the primary limiter. The RTX 5080 could theoretically render more frames, but the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, running at 4.50 GHz boost, cannot dispatch draw calls fast enough to exceed 622 FPS. This is a typical CPU-bound scenario, and the 96 MB L3 cache helps maintain high minimum frame rates by reducing cache misses. The 4K Ultra result of 94 FPS, by contrast, is GPU-bound, as the RTX 5080’s 10752 shading units and 112 ROPs are fully utilized.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5) is also relevant. Barony’s procedural generation creates large, dynamic memory footprints, and the combination of 96 MB L3 cache and high-bandwidth DDR5 ensures that the CPU can access game data without stalling. The 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die, built on TSMC’s 5 nm process, allow for high clock speeds with a 65 W TDP, though this power efficiency is not directly reflected in the measured FPS data. The CPU’s Passmark integer math score of 70774 and floating-point score of 43594 suggest robust general-purpose compute that supports the game’s simulation logic.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce 622 FPS average, Medium produces 462 FPS average (with minimum 393 and maximum 532), High produces 397 FPS average, and Ultra produces 284 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 54% reduction in frame rate, with each settings tier exacting a significant toll. The Medium preset’s min-max range of 393-532 FPS indicates that even at 1080p, there is considerable frame time variance, likely due to CPU scheduling and game logic spikes.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings yield 392 FPS average, Medium yields 292 FPS average (minimum 248, maximum 336), High yields 250 FPS average, and Ultra yields 180 FPS average. The drop from 1080p Low (622 FPS) to 1440p Low (392 FPS) is 37%, while the drop from 1080p Ultra (284 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (180 FPS) is 37% as well. This consistent scaling suggests that the GPU is becoming more of a factor at 1440p, but the CPU still has headroom. The Medium preset’s min-max range of 248-336 FPS shows a narrower spread than at 1080p, indicating better frame pacing.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates. Low settings produce 205 FPS average, Medium produces 152 FPS average (minimum 130, maximum 175), High produces 131 FPS average, and Ultra produces 94 FPS average. The drop from 1440p Low (392 FPS) to 4K Low (205 FPS) is 48%, and from 1440p Ultra (180 FPS) to 4K Ultra (94 FPS) is 48%. This consistent 48% reduction across settings levels confirms that at 4K, the RTX 5080’s rendering pipeline is the bottleneck. The Medium preset’s min-max range of 130-175 FPS is the tightest of all tested configurations, suggesting that 4K Medium provides the most consistent frame delivery.

The High settings tier deserves special attention. At 1080p High, the average is 397 FPS, which is 36% lower than Low but only 40% higher than Ultra. At 1440p High, the average is 250 FPS, 36% lower than Low and 39% higher than Ultra. At 4K High, the average is 131 FPS, 36% lower than Low and 39% higher than Ultra. The High preset consistently sits between Medium and Ultra, but the gap between High and Ultra (roughly 40% at each resolution) is larger than the gap between Medium and High (roughly 15-20%). This suggests that Ultra settings introduce disproportionately expensive effects, likely related to shadow resolution or ambient occlusion.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in Barony is 193 out of 2935 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6.6% of all systems. This rank reflects the overall performance across all resolutions and settings, weighted by the measured FPS data. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D’s 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the RTX 5080’s 87th percentile among all GPUs both contribute to this high standing. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 44573, while the GPU’s average benchmark score is 56083, and the combination of two top-tier components yields a system that excels in Barony’s specific workload.

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for its rank. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44466 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44342 (0.5% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44309 (0.6% higher), and the Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44889 (0.7% lower). These deltas are all within 1%, indicating that the 7500X3D is competitively positioned but not dominant in raw benchmark scores. However, in Barony specifically, the 3D V-Cache likely provides a gameplay advantage that generic benchmarks do not capture.

The GPU’s nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (0.6% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (0.7% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (2.3% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367 (2.2% lower). The RTX 5080’s average benchmark score of 56083 places it in a tight cluster, but its 16 GB GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth give it a distinct advantage in high-resolution gaming that contributes to the strong combo rank.

The 193rd rank out of 2935 is notable because it places this combo ahead of many systems with more expensive CPUs or GPUs. The data suggests that the balance between the 7500X3D’s cache-heavy design and the RTX 5080’s raw compute power is well-suited to Barony’s rendering and simulation demands. Systems ranked higher likely feature even more powerful components, but the 193rd position indicates that this combo delivers near-flagship performance without the top-tier price tag.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user’s display resolution and refresh rate. For 4K displays, the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average FPS is 152, with a minimum of 130 and maximum of 175. This ensures that the frame rate stays above 130 FPS even in demanding scenes, which is sufficient for most high-refresh-rate 4K monitors. High settings at 4K drop the average to 131 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for frame time spikes. Ultra at 4K (94 FPS average) is only suitable for 60Hz displays, and the lack of min/max data suggests it may be less consistent.

For 1440p displays, the High preset is recommended. At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 250, which comfortably exceeds the refresh rate of most 1440p gaming monitors (typically 165Hz or 240Hz). The jump from High to Ultra at 1440p costs 70 FPS (from 250 to 180), which is a 28% reduction for visual improvements that may be subtle in a roguelike’s often dark, cluttered environments. Medium at 1440p (292 FPS average) provides additional headroom but may show reduced texture quality on larger screens.

For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is viable. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 284, which is sufficient for 240Hz monitors and provides the best visual fidelity. The drop from High (397 FPS) to Ultra (284 FPS) is significant, but the absolute frame rates remain high enough that gameplay smoothness is not compromised. For competitive play where maximum frame rates matter, the Low preset at 1080p yields 622 FPS, which is ideal for 360Hz monitors, though visual quality is substantially reduced. The Medium preset at 1080p (462 FPS average) offers a middle ground with better visuals than Low while still exceeding 400 FPS.

The data indicates that the Medium preset offers the most consistent frame pacing across all resolutions, as evidenced by the min/max data. At 1080p Medium, the min-max spread is 139 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 88 FPS; at 4K Medium, it is 45 FPS. Users seeking the most stable experience should prioritize Medium, while those with high-refresh-rate monitors can safely push to High or Ultra at lower resolutions. The absence of min/max data for Low, High, and Ultra presets means that frame pacing for those settings is unknown, but the average FPS figures suggest they are all playable. For most users, the recommended configuration is High at 1440p or Medium at 4K, as these provide the best combination of visual quality and performance headroom.