Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Barony, a roguelike title that is far more demanding on frame rates than its genre might suggest. The measured data shows this pairing ranks 137th out of 1,702 tested combos, placing it in the top 8% of all configurations. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the average frame rates never drop below 91.6 FPS, indicating a consistently smooth experience even under maximum graphical load at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 91.6 FPS. This is the lowest average FPS recorded across all tested configurations for this combo, yet it still remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 26,272. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, scores 26,262, representing a 0% deltaPct. The Ryzen 7 5700X scores 26,214, which is 0.2% lower, while the Ryzen 7 7735U scores 26,305, putting it 0.1% ahead.

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

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,610. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 53,489, which is 0.2% lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti trails by 2.9% with a score of 52,086.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average frame rate is 594.5 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This demonstrates the extreme headroom this hardware has at lower resolutions, far exceeding any display's refresh rate capabilities.

Q: How much does the game scale with resolution at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 381.2 at 1080p to 241.5 at 1440p, and further to 128.7 at 4K. This represents a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K, showing significant scaling with pixel count.

Q: Does the combo include a specific integrated graphics component?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X includes Radeon Graphics as its integrated GPU, though the primary rendering is handled by the discrete RTX 4080 SUPER with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, using TSMC's 5 nm process. Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, which is critical for Barony's roguelike gameplay that relies heavily on game logic, procedural generation, and entity updates. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7600X demonstrates its capability: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24,128 and a single-core score of 3,406. The 3DMark single-thread test yields 1,060 points, while the 2-thread test doubles to 2,028, showing good scaling with additional threads. The 4-thread score of 3,796 and 8-thread score of 5,715 indicate that the processor benefits from up to 8 threads, which aligns with the 6-core/12-thread configuration providing diminishing returns beyond that point. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,135 and multithread score of 28,390 further reinforce the CPU's balanced profile.

The CPU's benchmark percentile of 83 places it above the vast majority of processors, and its nearest rivals in average score are all within 0.2% of its 26,272 average. This tight grouping suggests that the 7600X is positioned at a performance plateau where minor architectural differences matter little for real-world gaming. In Barony, the CPU's rapid single-thread performance ensures that the game's turn-based logic and AI calculations are processed without becoming a bottleneck, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential. The 105 W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate overclocking headroom, but the stock boost clock of 5.30 GHz already provides sufficient compute for this title's demands.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a formidable graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring the AD103 chip with 10,240 shading units and 80 RT cores. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is particularly relevant for Barony's texture-heavy environments and particle effects. The GPU's base clock of 2,295 MHz boosts to 2,550 MHz, and memory runs at an effective 23 Gbps.

In synthetic benchmarks, the card achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 246,994, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 226,163. The PassMark G3D score of 34,245 and GPU compute score of 19,822 demonstrate strong raw compute capability. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking places it well above average, and its nearest rivals include the RX 6900 XT (0.2% lower) and the RTX 5070 Ti (2.9% lower).

The GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate ensure that Barony's visual effects, including dynamic lighting and shadow rendering, are handled with ease. The 112 ROPs and 320 TMUs provide adequate texture and pixel throughput for the game's art style, which combines pixelated sprites with modern post-processing effects. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this title, preventing any texture streaming issues even at 4K Ultra settings. The card's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6 ensure full compatibility with the game's rendering requirements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear progression of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the game runs at exceptionally high frame rates: 594.5 FPS on Low, 442.4 FPS on Medium, 381.2 FPS on High, and 275.7 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p reduces the average FPS by 53.6%, showing that even the most demanding settings leave massive headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable: 376.8 FPS on Low, 281.2 FPS on Medium, 241.5 FPS on High, and 171.2 FPS on Ultra. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings results in a 36.7% decrease in FPS (from 381.2 to 241.5), which is a modest drop given the 77% increase in pixel count. This indicates the GPU is efficiently handling the additional resolution load.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still strong: 194.7 FPS on Low, 143.3 FPS on Medium, 128.7 FPS on High, and 91.6 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra average of 91.6 FPS is the only configuration that dips below the 100 FPS mark, but it remains well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 46.5% reduction (from 171.2 to 91.6), which is more severe than the 1080p to 1440p drop, reflecting the exponential increase in pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER holds the 137th position out of 1,702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the top 8.1% of all configurations. This ranking is particularly impressive given that the CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile and the GPU in the 88th percentile individually, suggesting that the pairing exceeds the sum of its parts in this game.

The combo's ranking is likely driven by the CPU's strong single-thread performance, which is essential for roguelike games that process complex game states, and the GPU's massive memory bandwidth that handles high-resolution textures without stutter. The 16 GB VRAM ensures that even at 4K Ultra, the game never runs into memory limitations, which is a common bottleneck for lower-tier cards. Compared to the 1,565 combos ranked below it, this setup offers a substantial performance margin, making it a top-tier choice for players who prioritize frame rate consistency.

The data shows that the combo is well-balanced, with neither component being a clear bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the 91.6 FPS average suggests the GPU is near its limit, while at 1080p Low, the 594.5 FPS indicates the CPU is not holding back the GPU. This balance is a hallmark of a well-matched pairing, where both components operate at their respective performance ceilings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For players with a 1080p 144Hz monitor, the High preset at 381.2 FPS provides a massive margin above the refresh rate, allowing for VSync to be enabled without any perceptible frame drops. The Ultra preset at 275.7 FPS also exceeds 240Hz displays, so visual quality can be maximized without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, the High preset delivering 241.5 FPS is ideal for 240Hz displays, while the Ultra preset at 171.2 FPS is still suitable for 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 281.2 FPS offers a middle ground for those who want higher frame rates with slightly reduced visual fidelity. For 1440p 165Hz displays, the Ultra setting at 171.2 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides both maximum graphical quality and a frame rate above the display's refresh rate.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 128.7 FPS is the best balance between visual quality and performance, easily supporting 120Hz displays. The Medium preset at 143.3 FPS is also viable for 144Hz panels, though it sacrifices some visual detail. The Ultra preset at 91.6 FPS is playable on 60Hz displays and even 90Hz displays, but players with 120Hz+ monitors should opt for High to fully utilize their display's capabilities. The Low preset, while yielding 194.7 FPS at 4K, is not recommended as it significantly reduces visual quality for a frame rate that exceeds most displays' capabilities.