Barony

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 in Barony?

A: This combination ranks 85th out of 2935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the top 3% of all tested system configurations.

Q: How does the RTX 5090's memory bandwidth compare to its predecessor?

A: The RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. This represents a substantial step up from the GeForce 40 series predecessor, though the data pack does not specify exact comparative bandwidth figures.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D achieves a PassMark multithread score of 25,047, with an average benchmark score of 44,573 across all tests. Its single-thread score is 3,494.

Q: Which resolution yields the highest average FPS at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 311 average FPS. This drops to 196 FPS at 2560x1440 and 102 FPS at 3840x2160.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44,573 on average. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44,466, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44,889, which is 0.7% higher.

Q: What is the GPU's DirectX 12 performance score?

A: The RTX 5090 achieves a PassMark DirectX 12 score of 185, while its DirectX 11 score is 341. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields a score of 18,355.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 serves as the graphical powerhouse in this configuration, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. The GPU's specifications are formidable: 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation processors. This hardware foundation supports a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz.

Memory configuration plays a critical role in Barony's performance. The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory operates across a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This substantial memory subsystem allows the GPU to handle high-resolution textures and complex scenes without bandwidth bottlenecks. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

The compute capabilities are equally impressive. The RTX 5090 delivers 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the same figure for FP16, indicating a 1:1 ratio. Pixel rate reaches 423.6 GPixel/s, while texture rate hits 1,636.8 GTexel/s. These raw numbers translate into the measured frame rates seen in Barony, where even at 4K Ultra settings the combo maintains over 100 FPS average.

The GPU's benchmark results contextualize its performance. The PassMark G3D score of 39,650 places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 79,842 is notably close to the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which scores 79,605 with a 0.3% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT trails at 78,940, representing a 1.1% gap. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X leads slightly at 80,959, showing a -1.4% delta from the RTX 5090's perspective.

The GPU's memory bandwidth becomes particularly relevant in Barony at higher resolutions. The data shows that as resolution increases, the FPS drops consistently, suggesting that memory bandwidth and fill rate are significant factors. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 311 FPS, but this falls to 196 FPS at 1440p and 102 FPS at 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that the GPU's raw compute power remains sufficient even at 4K, but the demands on memory bandwidth increase substantially.

The RTX 5090's 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores provide additional capabilities that may influence Barony's rendering pipeline, though the measured data does not isolate these effects. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad API compatibility.

Power delivery is substantial, with a 575 W TDP and a suggested 950 W PSU. The dual-slot design with a 16-pin power connector fits standard desktop configurations. The GPU measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, requiring adequate case clearance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear scaling patterns across resolutions. Starting with Low settings at 1920x1080, the combo achieves 652 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops this to 428 FPS, a reduction of 224 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 224 FPS, representing a 428 FPS difference from 1080p.

This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 5090's 1.79 TB/s bandwidth and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are being stressed more heavily at 4K. The frame rate at 4K Low (224 FPS) is still remarkably high, suggesting that the GPU has substantial headroom even at the highest resolution.

At Medium settings, the scaling shows similar characteristics. 1080p yields 505 FPS, 1440p yields 319 FPS, and 4K yields 167 FPS. The percentage drops are consistent: 1440p represents a 36.8% reduction from 1080p, while 4K represents a 66.9% reduction from 1080p. This pattern suggests that resolution scaling in Barony follows a predictable curve based on pixel count.

High settings demonstrate the same trend with slightly lower absolute numbers. 1080p High hits 433 FPS, 1440p High reaches 273 FPS, and 4K High achieves 143 FPS. The 4K figure represents only 33% of the 1080p performance, indicating that the GPU is working significantly harder at higher resolutions.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling. 1080p Ultra delivers 311 FPS, 1440p Ultra delivers 196 FPS, and 4K Ultra delivers 102 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is notable because it remains above 100 FPS, which is generally considered smooth for gaming. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 67.2% reduction in frame rate.

The pattern across all settings suggests that Barony is primarily GPU-bound at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU may become more relevant. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D's 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz provide sufficient processing power to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the extremely high frame rates at 1080p.

The Medium settings rows include min and max FPS data, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 4K Medium, the range spans from 142 FPS minimum to 191 FPS maximum, with an average of 167 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 271 to 366 FPS with an average of 319. At 1080p Medium, the range is 429 to 580 FPS with an average of 505. These ranges suggest that frame pacing remains stable across resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings achieve 652 FPS average, representing the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium settings reach 505 FPS with a minimum of 429 FPS and maximum of 580 FPS. High settings maintain 433 FPS average, while Ultra settings deliver 311 FPS.

The 1080p results demonstrate that this combination is not constrained by the GPU at this resolution. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D with its 96 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample single-thread performance for Barony's roguelike gameplay mechanics. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3,494 indicates strong per-core performance.

At 2560x1440, performance remains highly playable across all settings. Low settings yield 428 FPS, Medium settings yield 319 FPS with a range of 271 to 366 FPS, High settings reach 273 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 196 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 196 FPS indicates that even the most demanding settings remain well above refresh rate thresholds for most monitors.

The 3840x2160 results show the first signs of GPU limitation. Low settings still achieve 224 FPS, Medium settings reach 167 FPS with a range of 142 to 191 FPS, High settings deliver 143 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 102 FPS. These numbers confirm that 4K gaming is viable with this combination, even at Ultra settings where the frame rate stays above 100 FPS.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows consistent scaling. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 341 FPS (652 to 311). At 1440p, the drop is 232 FPS (428 to 196). At 4K, the drop is 122 FPS (224 to 102). The decreasing absolute drops at higher resolutions indicate that the GPU is becoming the bottleneck, as the relative cost of Ultra settings is more pronounced when the GPU is already heavily loaded.

The Medium settings measurements provide the only min and max FPS data in the dataset. At 1080p Medium, the difference between min and max is 151 FPS, representing a 29.9% variation from the average. At 1440p Medium, the difference is 95 FPS, or 29.8% variation. At 4K Medium, the difference is 49 FPS, or 29.3% variation. This consistency in relative variation suggests that Barony's frame pacing is stable regardless of resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 delivers 311 FPS average, which far exceeds the refresh rate capabilities of most displays. This makes Ultra settings at 1080p the optimal choice for maximizing visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The 311 FPS figure provides substantial headroom for any potential frame drops.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 196 FPS average, which remains well above 144 Hz refresh rate monitors. This combination offers an excellent balance of visual fidelity and performance for high-refresh-rate gaming. The High preset at 273 FPS would be preferable for 240 Hz displays, while Ultra still provides smooth gameplay for most users.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents a more nuanced decision. Ultra settings deliver 102 FPS, which is suitable for 100 Hz or 120 Hz displays. High settings at 143 FPS provide additional headroom for 144 Hz monitors. For users prioritizing maximum visual quality at 4K, Ultra settings are viable given the 102 FPS average. Those seeking higher frame rates should consider High settings, which offer a 40% improvement over Ultra.

The Low and Medium presets do not provide compelling value for this hardware combination at any resolution. Even at 4K, the Low preset only offers 224 FPS, which is unnecessary for most display configurations. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 167 FPS, but the visual quality reduction compared to High or Ultra is not justified given the still-excellent performance of higher presets.

The data suggests that the Ultra preset is the recommended choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming with this combination. At 4K, the choice between High and Ultra depends on display refresh rate and personal preference for visual fidelity. The 102 FPS at 4K Ultra represents a solid baseline for immersive gaming experiences.

The Medium preset's min and max FPS data show that even the lowest measured frame rates remain highly playable. At 4K Medium, the 142 FPS minimum is still smooth, confirming that this combination handles Barony with ease across all tested configurations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D belongs to the 7000 series and uses the Raphael codename with Zen 4 architecture. This 5 nm processor from TSMC features 6 cores and 12 threads, with base and boost clocks of 4.00 GHz and 4.50 GHz respectively. The 65 W TDP makes it an efficient choice for desktop systems.

Cache configuration is a defining characteristic of this CPU. The L3 cache totals 96 MB shared across all cores, which is substantial for a 6-core processor. This large cache likely benefits Barony's procedural generation and game state management. L1 cache is 64 KB per core, while L2 is 1 MB per core.

The CPU's benchmark scores reveal its performance profile. The PassMark multithread score of 25,047 demonstrates solid multi-core capability. Single-thread performance is strong at 3,494, which is crucial for roguelike games that often rely on single-threaded game logic. The integer math score of 70,774 and floating-point math score of 43,594 indicate balanced computational performance.

The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it in the upper tier of processors. Its average benchmark score of 44,573 closely matches its nearest rivals. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44,466 with a 0.2% delta, while the Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44,342 with a 0.5% delta. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44,309 with a 0.6% delta. These rivals are within 0.7% of the Ryzen 5 7500X3D's performance.

Memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory support is included. PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes offers high-bandwidth connectivity for the RTX 5090's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface.

The CPU's role in Barony's performance becomes evident when examining the FPS data. At 1080p Low, the 652 FPS result suggests that the CPU can feed frames faster than most displays can show them. The single-thread score of 3,494 indicates strong per-core performance for game logic and physics calculations.

The 96 MB L3 cache is particularly relevant for Barony's roguelike nature, where procedural generation and state management may benefit from reduced memory latency. The CPU's production status is Active, with a release date of 2025-11-11 and launch MSRP of $269.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a combo rank of 85 out of 2,935 tested combinations in Barony. This places the combination in the top 2.9% of all tested systems, indicating exceptional performance for this game.

The rank reflects the synergy between the CPU and GPU in Barony's specific workload. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking and the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking combine to produce a system that excels in this game. The measured FPS data confirms that this combination handles Barony with significant headroom, even at 4K Ultra settings.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 79,842 and the CPU's average score of 44,573 together represent a balanced high-end configuration. The GPU's nearest rivals show that the RTX 5090 sits at the top of current performance charts, while the CPU competes closely with other high-end processors.

The rank of 85 out of 2,935 suggests that only 84 other combinations perform better in Barony. This could include systems with higher-end CPUs or more specialized configurations. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combination already delivers outstanding performance, with 4K Ultra exceeding 100 FPS and 1080p Low approaching 652 FPS.

The percentile rankings of both components support this high combo rank. The CPU's 89th percentile and GPU's 92nd percentile indicate that both components are near the top of their respective categories. The combination of two high-percentile components naturally produces a top-tier gaming system.

The measured FPS data provides concrete evidence of the combo's capability. At every resolution and settings combination, the frame rates are exceptionally high. Even the most demanding configuration tested (4K Ultra) maintains 102 FPS average, which is above the standard 60 FPS target and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.