Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Radeon RX 9070 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Barony, with the data showing that the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor only at 4K, while lower resolutions expose a CPU-bound ceiling. The measured results indicate a system that is overwhelmingly capable for this roguelike title, with even the most demanding preset at 4K maintaining a playable average.

Resolution Scaling

Frame rates scale predictably with resolution, but the magnitude of the drop reveals where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 443.3 FPS, which drops to 279 FPS at 1440p and further to 147.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 47% reduction from 1440p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is increasingly strained as pixel count rises. However, the more telling comparison is at Ultra settings, where the frame rate falls from 204.7 FPS at 1080p to 126 FPS at 1440p, then to 69.5 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Ultra figure, demonstrating that this setting combination pushes the graphics card to its limits.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting component. The difference between Low (443.3 FPS) and Ultra (204.7 FPS) at 1080p is substantial, but even the lowest setting cannot exceed roughly 443 FPS, which aligns with the processor’s single-thread capabilities. At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, as evidenced by the narrowing gap between settings: Low produces 147.7 FPS, while Ultra yields 69.5 FPS. This pattern confirms that Barony’s rendering load at 4K overwhelms the RX 9070’s throughput, whereas at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7600’s 5.10 GHz boost clock and 6 cores handle the game’s logic without breaking a sweat.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 9070’s specifications directly explain its 4K performance characteristics. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has ample memory resources for Barony’s textures and assets at any resolution. The boost clock of 2520 MHz and game clock of 2070 MHz provide the raw compute headroom, with 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs driving pixel throughput. At 4K Ultra, the card manages 69.5 FPS, which is a demanding workload that leverages the 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance.

The GPU’s 79th percentile ranking against all GPUs puts it in a strong position, but the nearest rivals listed show it is not an outlier. The data indicates the RX 9070 sits within 0.2-0.8% of the NVIDIA A2, Quadro GV100, Radeon HD 7970, and Radeon PRO W6400 in average benchmark scores, though these are synthetic tests rather than game-specific results. In Barony specifically, the card’s 4K Low result of 147.7 FPS shows it can handle high refresh rates even at the highest resolution, while the 4K Ultra figure of 69.5 FPS remains playable for most users. The 220 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest a card that balances power draw with performance, though the fact pack does not include thermal or power consumption measurements for this game.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 443.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average at 3840x2160 Ultra is 69.5 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26617, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s 26574 and 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-12900HK’s 26672.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low produces 279 FPS while Ultra produces 126 FPS, a difference of 153 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU outperform the CPU relative to their respective peer groups?

A: The GPU ranks in the 79th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating the processor is slightly stronger relative to its competition.

Q: What is the lowest measured frame rate across all settings and resolutions?

A: The lowest average is 69.5 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is still comfortably playable.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 570th out of 1702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 66.5th percentile of all configurations. This is a strong result given that the list includes many high-end and specialized builds. The ranking reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 7600’s 83rd percentile CPU score and the RX 9070’s 79th percentile GPU score; neither component is a weak link, and the system as a whole performs above the median. The CPU’s nearest rivals, including the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Core i9-11900K, have near-identical average scores (within 0.3%), so the processor is not leaving performance on the table.

The GPU’s ranking is similarly competitive, with its nearest rivals all within 0.8% of its average benchmark score. This means the RX 9070 is a mid-pack performer in synthetic tests, yet in Barony it delivers frame rates that far exceed typical requirements. The 570th position out of 1702 combos suggests that while there are faster configurations, this pairing offers a well-rounded experience that will not bottleneck in this title. Users upgrading from older hardware will see a substantial benefit, as the data shows this combo handles even the most demanding preset at 4K without dropping below 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports Ultra settings at 1080p and 1440p as the optimal choice, as both exceed 120 FPS (204.7 and 126 FPS respectively). At 4K, Ultra drops to 69.5 FPS, which is playable but may not satisfy users with high-refresh-rate displays; for those users, High settings at 4K provide 92.2 FPS, a 33% improvement over Ultra with presumably minor visual differences. The Medium preset at 4K offers 111.1 FPS, which is the best balance for 4K users targeting 100+ FPS, though the exact visual trade-offs are not detailed in the data.

For competitive play, Low settings at 1440p yield 279 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any monitor refresh rate currently available. At 1080p, even Ultra exceeds 200 FPS, so there is no reason to lower settings at that resolution unless aiming for the absolute maximum frame rate. The data shows that High settings at 1440p (177.1 FPS) are nearly as fast as Ultra at 1080p (204.7 FPS), making 1440p High a sweet spot for visual fidelity and smoothness. The 4K Medium result of 111.1 FPS is the recommended starting point for 4K displays, with adjustments upward to High or Ultra depending on personal preference for frame rate versus visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly high across all presets. Low settings produce 443.3 FPS, Medium produces 327.2 FPS, High produces 279.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 204.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 54% reduction, indicating that the game’s visual effects at higher presets impose a significant load on the GPU even at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain elevated but show a wider spread. Low settings achieve 279 FPS, Medium reaches 206.9 FPS, High hits 177.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 126 FPS. The step from Medium to High is a 15% reduction, while the step from High to Ultra is a 29% reduction, suggesting that the Ultra preset includes disproportionately heavy effects.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings deliver 147.7 FPS, Medium provides 111.1 FPS, High manages 92.2 FPS, and Ultra yields 69.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 53%, similar to the 1080p spread, but the absolute values are much lower. Notably, the 4K Low result is still higher than the 1440p Ultra result of 126 FPS, demonstrating that resolution has a greater impact on performance than settings in this configuration.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7600’s specifications are well-suited to Barony’s demands. With 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, the processor provides strong single-thread performance, which is critical for roguelike games that often rely on rapid decision-making and physics calculations. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, and the dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed the GPU without bottlenecking.

The CPU’s benchmark results corroborate its capability. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22992 and single-core score of 3246 place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26617. This is within 0.3% of its nearest rivals, including the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Core i9-11900K, meaning the processor is not a limiting factor in this game. The PassMark single-thread score of 3910 and multi-thread score of 27058 further indicate balanced performance across workloads.

In Barony, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p, where the 443.3 FPS Low result approaches the practical limit for this processor’s single-thread throughput. The fact that 1080p Low (443.3 FPS) is 59% higher than 4K Low (147.7 FPS) shows that the GPU is not saturated at lower resolutions, leaving the CPU as the primary constraint. The 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node indicate an efficient chip that does not require exotic cooling, and the 2023 release date means it is a modern platform with PCIe Gen 5 support, though the game itself is from 2015 and likely does not utilize these newer features. Overall, the data indicates that the Ryzen 5 7600 is more than adequate for Barony, with headroom to spare even at the highest settings.