Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination lands at rank 1430 out of 1702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the lower third of all systems benchmarked for this game. This is a pairing of a modern Zen 4 CPU with a Pascal-era GPU, and the data shows the GTX 1070 as the definitive bottleneck in most scenarios, with the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance leaving headroom that the GPU cannot utilize. The measured FPS numbers reveal a system that handles 1080p gaming comfortably but struggles to maintain playable framerates at 4K Ultra, which is a typical characteristic of a build where the graphics card is the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 1430 out of 1702 combos, this system sits in the 16th percentile of all tested configurations in Barony. This is a low ranking, but it is important to contextualize it: the game itself is a roguelike title from 2015, and the data indicates that the GTX 1070's age is the primary reason for this position. The CPU, which ranks at the 82nd percentile among all processors, is clearly not the weak link. The benchmark results suggest that the GTX 1070, which sits at the 51st percentile among all GPUs, is holding the system back, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The combo's rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance ceiling rather than any deficiency in the Ryzen 5 8400F.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo's ranking compare to the CPU's individual standing?

A: The combo ranks 1430th out of 1702 in Barony, which is significantly lower than the CPU's own 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs. This discrepancy highlights that the GTX 1070 is the limiting component, dragging the overall system performance down.

Q: What is the best-case performance scenario for this system?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 234.5 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This shows the system is capable of very high framerates in less demanding scenarios, but it is an outlier compared to the more balanced settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F's performance a factor in this game's results?

A: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943 are strong, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, has a nearly identical average score with a 0% delta. The data indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck, as performance drops are directly tied to GPU load.

Q: How much of a performance drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 147.8 at 1920x1080 to 49.6 at 3840x2160, a reduction of about 66%. This severe scaling indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute power are overwhelmed at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the most demanding preset for this GPU?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding, yielding an average of 35.2 FPS. This is the lowest measured performance and confirms that the GTX 1070 is not suited for maximum settings at high resolutions.

Q: How does the GTX 1070's performance compare to its immediate rivals?

A: The GTX 1070's average benchmark score is 12331. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K4200, scores 12241, which is a 0.7% delta. This indicates the GTX 1070 is positioned in a specific performance tier, and its age is reflected in its ranking relative to newer hardware.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, operating at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943 place it in a strong position for gaming, and its 82nd percentile ranking confirms this. The CPU's performance is further evidenced by its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, which has a virtually identical average benchmark score with a delta of 0%. In the context of Barony, the data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 234.5 FPS, which is a high framerate that could be CPU-bound in many games, but the consistent scaling of FPS with resolution and settings points to the GPU as the bottleneck. The CPU's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample headroom for the game's logic, but the GTX 1070 cannot translate this into higher framerates at more demanding settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across various settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the system performs well across the board. Low settings deliver an average of 234.5 FPS, Medium settings deliver 176.1 FPS, and High settings deliver 147.8 FPS. Even Ultra settings maintain a playable average of 110.9 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the framerates drop significantly but remain respectable. Low settings average 145.6 FPS, Medium settings average 108 FPS, and High settings average 94.3 FPS. Ultra settings dip to an average of 69.5 FPS, which is still within the range of smooth gameplay for many users.

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1070's limitations become apparent. Low settings average 79.1 FPS, Medium settings drop to 61.1 FPS, and High settings fall to 49.6 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of just 35.2 FPS, which is below the threshold for a consistently smooth experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator of a GPU-bound system. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 147.8 at 1920x1080 to 94.3 at 2560x1440, a 36% reduction. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average falls to 49.6, a 66% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline suggests that the GTX 1070's 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 6.463 TFLOPS of compute power are being saturated as pixel count increases. The CPU's performance, which is consistent regardless of resolution, does not exhibit this scaling behavior. The data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield significant performance gains at all resolutions, while upgrading the CPU would have little impact in this game, as the processor is not the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for this system is achieved at 1920x1080 with High settings, which delivers an average of 147.8 FPS. This combination offers a high framerate while maintaining visual quality. For users seeking maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 1080p provides 234.5 FPS, but the visual trade-off may not be worth it for a game like Barony. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most balanced option, with an average of 94.3 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p, at 69.5 FPS, is also viable but begins to show the GPU's strain. At 4K, only the Low preset, with 79.1 FPS, offers a consistently playable experience. The Ultra preset at any resolution is not recommended for this GPU, as it yields the lowest average FPS (35.2 at 4K) and does not provide a smooth gameplay experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, based on the Pascal architecture, is the clear bottleneck in this configuration. With 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, it offers a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s and a boost clock of 1683 MHz. Its passmark G3D score of 13498 and 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate it is a mid-range performer by modern standards. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, has a score of 12504, a delta of -1.4%, showing the GTX 1070 is still competitive within its direct tier. However, the measured FPS data shows that this GPU is unable to maintain high framerates at 4K, particularly at higher settings. The 35.2 FPS average at 4K Ultra is a direct consequence of the GPU's compute and memory limitations. The data suggests that the GTX 1070 is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but its age makes it inadequate for 4K gaming at high quality presets. The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for its generation, but its performance ceiling is firmly established by the benchmark results.