Barony

Barony is a roguelike with a 2015 release date, and the benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 reveal a configuration that is heavily front-loaded on CPU performance at lower resolutions. The data indicates a system that provides exceptionally high frame rates, even at 4K, with the primary performance ceiling shifting from the processor to the graphics card as resolution and settings increase.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic and predictable decline as resolution scales from 1080p to 4K, but the rate of that decline is heavily influenced by the graphics settings. At the "Low" preset, the average frame rate falls from 504.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 169.2 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 66% drop. This substantial reduction, even at low settings, indicates that while the CPU can push an enormous number of frames at 1080p, the GPU's rendering workload at 4K becomes a significant limiter. The 1920x1080 "Low" result of 504.7 FPS is so high that it suggests the game is likely hitting a CPU or engine-level frame generation limit, as the Ryzen 5 7600's single-thread performance is the primary driver here.

Moving to the "High" preset, the scaling is slightly less steep in absolute terms but still significant. The average FPS drops from 321.9 at 1920x1080 to 204.1 at 2560x1440, and finally to 109.7 at 3840x2160. The 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 transition shows a 46% performance loss, which is a clear indicator that the RTX 5070 is becoming the limiting component. The "Ultra" preset shows the most pronounced scaling, with a 233.8 FPS average at 1080p dropping to 77.4 FPS at 4K. This 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings is classic GPU-bound behavior, where the increased pixel count and shader complexity on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 directly dictate the final frame rate.

The data suggests a dual-phase bottleneck. At 1080p and 1440p, particularly with "Low" or "Medium" settings, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600's 6-core, 12-thread configuration and its 5.10 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed the GPU, resulting in frame rates well above 300 FPS. The 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and the Passmark single-thread score of 3910 support this, showing strong per-core performance. However, when the resolution increases to 4K, the GPU's fill rate and compute capabilities become the deciding factor, as evidenced by the 169.2 FPS at "Low" versus 77.4 FPS at "Ultra". This is a system that is balanced for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming but will see its performance scaled down by GPU load at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for this combination is 204.1 at 2560x1440 with the High preset, indicating a very smooth experience for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 26617 places it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (26574) and 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 8024P (26555). It is also 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900K (26546) but 0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-12900HK (26672).

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 169.2 on the Low preset to 77.4 on the Ultra preset. This indicates a substantial performance cost for the highest visual quality settings, with a 54% reduction in frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the average FPS is 504.7. This exceedingly high frame rate, combined with the strong single-thread score of 999 in 3DMark, indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is the primary limiting factor, as the GPU is unlikely to be fully saturated at this resolution.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 falls into the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41687. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, scores 41610, placing it a mere 0.2% behind.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 5070 than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 in average GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070's average benchmark score of 41687 is 0.6% higher than the RTX 3090's score of 41441, showing a slight synthetic performance edge for the newer Blackwell architecture card.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations for Barony, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 holds a rank of 355 out of 1702 tested combos. This places the configuration in the top 21% of all systems tested for this specific title, which is a strong result. The ranking reflects the synergy between the two components, where the CPU's high single-thread performance and the GPU's overall throughput combine to produce frame rates that are significantly above average for the game.

The fact that this combo does not rank higher is likely due to the nature of Barony itself. As a roguelike, the game's engine may not heavily utilize the multi-threading capabilities of the 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen 5 7600, whose 3DMark max-threads score is 6503. The performance is likely more dependent on the strong single-core performance (999 in 3DMark single-thread) to handle game logic. While the RTX 5070 provides ample graphics power, the game's relatively simple visual style means that even a lower-tier GPU could achieve playable frame rates. This combo's high rank, however, confirms that it is not just playable but exceptionally fast, with the 1920x1080 "Low" average of 504.7 FPS being proof of its ability to eliminate any potential for a CPU or GPU bottleneck at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets. The "Low" preset yields 504.7 FPS, which is 33% higher than the "High" preset's 321.9 FPS. The "Medium" preset sits between at 378.6 FPS, while the "Ultra" preset drops to 233.8 FPS. This shows that even at the highest settings, the system can easily push past 200 FPS, making it ideal for 1080p high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive but shows the expected scaling. The "Low" preset produces 317.7 FPS, which is still extremely high. The "High" preset drops to 204.1 FPS, and "Medium" maintains 240.8 FPS. The "Ultra" preset is the most demanding, resulting in 144.7 FPS. The data indicates that this resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, offering high visual fidelity at "High" settings while still exceeding the refresh rate of most 1440p monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU load becomes more evident. The "Low" preset still delivers a very playable 169.2 FPS, but the scaling is steep. The "Medium" preset drops to 121.3 FPS, while "High" falls to 109.7 FPS. The "Ultra" preset is the most demanding, with an average of 77.4 FPS. This final number indicates that while the RTX 5070 is capable of 4K gaming, achieving the highest visual fidelity will require a sacrifice in frame rate, though it remains within a usable range for many players.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 plays a decisive role in determining the final frame rates at higher resolutions and settings. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s, which is critical for the 3840x2160 resolution. The benchmark results show that the GPU's architecture, Blackwell 2.0, with its boost clock of 2512 MHz, is responsible for the significant performance drops seen when moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, particularly at "Ultra" settings where the 144.7 FPS result drops to 77.4 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's raw compute power, rated at 30.87 TFLOPS for FP32, is the limiting factor at this extreme load.

The data also shows that the GPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions in this specific game. The high frame rates at 1920x1080 suggest that the CPU, with its 5.10 GHz boost clock, is able to process game logic and issue draw calls faster than the GPU can render them. This is supported by the fact that the performance delta between the "Low" and "Ultra" presets at 1080p is significant (504.7 vs 233.8 FPS), showing that the GPU is being utilized more as settings increase. The GPU's synthetic benchmark performance, placing it in the 83rd percentile and scoring an average of 41687, confirms its high-end status. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, is only 0.2% slower, but the RTX 5070's performance in this game's measured FPS shows it is more than capable of handling the graphical demands of Barony, providing a significant performance buffer for future titles or more demanding scenes.