Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Barony, with measured frame rates that place it well within the top tier of tested hardware configurations. This pairing ranks 244th out of 3,717 total combos in the game, positioning it in the top 6.6% of all tested systems. The data shows a system capable of extreme refresh rates at 1080p and high-refresh 4K gaming, with the RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and the Ryzen 5 7600X’s 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 architecture working in concert to produce consistently high frame rates across all tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 244 out of 3,717 tested combinations places this system in the 93.4th percentile of all configurations benchmarked in Barony. This is a remarkably strong result, indicating that only 243 other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this roguelike title. The ranking reflects the synergy between the Ryzen 5 7600X and RTX 4080, both of which are high-performing components in their respective categories. The CPU’s 79th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU’s 86th percentile among all graphics cards suggest that neither component is a bottleneck in this game, allowing the combo to punch above what either part’s individual percentile might suggest.

When examining the nearest rivals for each component, the data reveals a tightly contested field. The Ryzen 5 7600X posts an average benchmark score of 27,636, which is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, both scoring 27,578. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27,712, a 0.3% advantage, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 trails at 27,535, a 0.4% deficit. These minuscule deltas indicate that the 7600X is essentially performance-equivalent to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, yet the in-game combo ranking shows that its pairing with the RTX 4080 yields better results than many systems featuring these comparable CPUs.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080’s average benchmark score of 54,247 places it just 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54,209) and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S both score higher at 55,698 and 55,757 respectively, representing 2.6% and 2.7% advantages in raw GPU benchmarks. Despite these synthetic benchmark differences, the in-game ranking at 244 of 3,717 demonstrates that the actual gaming performance of this combo is exceptional, with the RTX 4080’s architecture proving highly effective in Barony’s rendering workloads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 brings substantial hardware resources to this pairing. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution textures and complex scenes typical of modern roguelike titles. The GPU’s 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operations pipelines deliver a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s. These specifications translate directly to the measured frame rates, particularly at 4K resolution where the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become primary factors.

The clock speeds of the RTX 4080 are equally important. With a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, the GPU maintains high operating frequencies under load. The memory clock of 1400 MHz, effective 22.4 Gbps, ensures that the 16 GB frame buffer is fed at the full 716.8 GB/s bandwidth. The 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance provides ample headroom for the physics and procedural generation elements common in roguelike games like Barony. The RTX 4080’s 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores, while not specifically benchmarked in this game’s measured FPS data, contribute to the GPU’s overall architectural efficiency and its 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

The GPU’s launch MSRP is 1,199 USD, and its production status is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series listed as its successor. The 320 W TDP and suggested 700 W PSU requirement indicate a power-hungry part, but the measured FPS data shows that this power translates into performance. At 4K High settings, the combo achieves 126 FPS average, while at 1440p High it reaches 242 FPS, and at 1080p High it hits 383 FPS. These results demonstrate that the RTX 4080 is more than capable of driving Barony at high refresh rates across all tested resolutions, with the GPU clearly being the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p, the combo achieves its highest frame rates, with Low settings hitting 600 FPS average, Medium at 446 FPS, High at 383 FPS, and Ultra at 274 FPS. Moving to 1440p, these numbers drop to 379 FPS at Low, 281 FPS at Medium, 242 FPS at High, and 173 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the frame rates decline further to 198 FPS at Low, 147 FPS at Medium, 126 FPS at High, and 91 FPS at Ultra.

The scaling factor from 1080p to 4K is substantial. At High settings, the drop is from 383 FPS to 126 FPS, a 67.1% reduction. At Medium settings, the drop is from 446 FPS to 147 FPS, a 67.0% reduction. At Low settings, the drop is from 600 FPS to 198 FPS, a 67.0% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 274 FPS to 91 FPS, a 66.8% reduction. This remarkably consistent scaling across all settings suggests that the performance limitation at 4K is primarily the GPU’s rendering workload, as the pixel count quadruples while the frame rate drops to roughly one-third of the 1080p value.

The data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU plays a more significant role in determining frame rates. The 600 FPS at 1080p Low and 379 FPS at 1440p Low are exceptionally high numbers that approach the limits of what even a high-end CPU can feed to the GPU. The Ryzen 5 7600X’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, provide the single-thread performance necessary for such high frame rates. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1,060 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,965 support this, showing strong per-core performance that scales well at high frame rates where draw calls and game logic become the bottleneck.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Barony?*

A: The data shows that 1440p offers an excellent balance, with High settings achieving 242 FPS and Ultra settings achieving 173 FPS. At 4K, the combo still delivers playable frame rates, with High at 126 FPS and Ultra at 91 FPS, making 4K viable for high-refresh monitors.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER’s score of 54,209. This difference is negligible, indicating that the two GPUs perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 600 FPS average, which is extremely high. The CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score of 6,845 and single-thread score of 1,060 suggest that the 7600X can keep up with the RTX 4080 at these frame rates, though the exact bottleneck point cannot be determined from the available data.

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

A: At 4K, Low settings achieve 198 FPS average, while Ultra settings achieve 91 FPS average. This represents a 107 FPS difference, or a 54.0% reduction in frame rate when moving from Low to Ultra, indicating that the game’s graphical settings have a significant impact on GPU load.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27,636, which is 0.4% higher than the Ryzen 7 5800’s score of 27,535. This is a marginal difference, showing that the newer 7600X offers a slight performance edge over its older rival.

Q: Can this combo handle high-refresh 4K gaming?

A: Yes, at 4K High settings the combo achieves 126 FPS average, which exceeds the 120 Hz refresh rate of many high-end monitors. At 4K Medium, it reaches 147 FPS, and even at Ultra, the 91 FPS average is sufficient for 90 Hz displays.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, even Ultra settings achieve 274 FPS average, which is well above any current monitor’s refresh rate, so players can max out all settings without concern. At 1440p, Ultra settings deliver 173 FPS average, which is excellent for 144 Hz and even 165 Hz monitors, while High settings at 242 FPS provide headroom for 240 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 1440p hits 281 FPS with a minimum of 239 FPS, making it the best choice for 240 Hz gaming with a safety margin.

At 4K, the choice becomes more nuanced. Ultra settings average 91 FPS, which is suitable for 90 Hz displays but may benefit from the High preset at 126 FPS for smoother gameplay on 120 Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 147 FPS is the best option for 144 Hz 4K displays, though the minimum FPS of 125 at Medium ensures consistent performance without significant drops. The Low preset at 4K achieves 198 FPS, which is overkill for most displays but could be useful for competitive play where maximum frame rate is prioritized over visual fidelity.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests that 1440p High settings provide the optimal balance of visual quality and performance, with 242 FPS average. This configuration offers the highest frame rate that exceeds virtually all monitor refresh rates while maintaining the visual benefits of High settings. At 4K, the High preset at 126 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it provides a smooth experience on 120 Hz displays while maintaining visual quality, with the option to drop to Medium for 144 Hz displays or raise to Ultra for 90 Hz displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which pairs well with the RTX 4080’s 716.8 GB/s of GPU memory bandwidth. The 105 W TDP and unlocked multiplier make it a versatile desktop processor for high-performance gaming systems.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7600X demonstrates strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,236 and single-core score of 1,965 indicate balanced performance across both metrics. The Geekbench multicore score of 13,858 and single-core score of 2,603 further confirm this. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 2,028 at 2 threads to 6,845 at max threads, with the 16-thread score of 6,879 nearly matching the max-thread score. This suggests that the CPU’s performance is well-utilized across various thread counts, which is important for games like Barony that may use multiple threads for different systems.

The CPU’s role in the measured FPS becomes apparent when examining the frame rate differences between resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 600 FPS, a figure that is likely CPU-limited given the low graphical load on the GPU. The 7600X’s high boost clock of 5.30 GHz and strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1,060 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,135, enable it to process game logic and draw calls quickly enough to sustain these extreme frame rates. At 4K, the CPU’s influence diminishes as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, but the CPU must still maintain minimum frame rates, which the data shows it does effectively.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings deliver an average of 600 FPS, representing the absolute maximum throughput of the system. Medium settings average 446 FPS with a minimum of 379 FPS and maximum of 513 FPS, indicating consistent performance with only minor fluctuations. High settings average 383 FPS, while Ultra settings average 274 FPS. These numbers show that even at the most demanding settings, 1080p gaming is far beyond any current display’s refresh rate capabilities.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. Low settings average 379 FPS, Medium settings average 281 FPS with a minimum of 239 FPS and maximum of 324 FPS, High settings average 242 FPS, and Ultra settings average 173 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 239 is particularly notable, as it ensures that even the lowest frame rates remain above the 240 Hz threshold. At High settings, the 242 FPS average is right at the 240 Hz mark, making it a borderline choice for 240 Hz monitors, while Ultra at 173 FPS is suitable for 165 Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings average 198 FPS, Medium settings average 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 FPS and maximum of 169 FPS, High settings average 126 FPS, and Ultra settings average 91 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 125 is the lowest measured in any configuration, but it still remains above 120 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay on 120 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 91 FPS is the only configuration that drops below 100 FPS, but it remains playable on 90 Hz displays. The measured data shows a consistent pattern across all resolutions: the gap between Medium and High settings is smaller than the gap between High and Ultra, suggesting that Ultra settings impose a disproportionately high GPU load compared to High settings in Barony.