Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Barony, a roguelike that scales predictably across resolutions. This combo ranks 1191st out of 1702 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet the actual frame rates tell a story of surprising headroom. The data shows a system that can handle 4K gaming at playable speeds, but the performance curve reveals where each component’s contribution begins and ends.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but linear, indicating a balanced workload. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 182.8 FPS, which falls to 117.8 FPS at 1440p and further to 60.1 FPS at 4K. That represents a 35.5% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 67.1% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, but the CPU still has room to breathe.

At Low settings, the pattern shifts dramatically. The 1080p Low result of 284.7 FPS drops to 179.3 FPS at 1440p and 92.6 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low figure is still nearly double the 60 FPS target, which suggests the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary limiter at 4K even when graphical load is minimal. Conversely, the gap between 1080p Ultra (131.2 FPS) and 4K Ultra (46.2 FPS) shows a 64.8% loss, confirming that Ultra settings at 4K push the GPU past its comfort zone.

The data indicates that 1440p is the sweet spot for this pairing. At High settings, 1440p delivers 117.8 FPS, which is 96% of the 1080p High result divided by the resolution increase—actually, the 1440p High result is 64.4% of the 1080p High result, a smaller drop than the 4K High result’s 32.9% of 1080p. This suggests that 1440p High is a realistic target for smooth play, while 4K requires dropping to Medium or Low to maintain playable rates.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with bandwidth rated at 448.0 GB/s. Its boost clock of 1650 MHz and base clock of 1470 MHz place it in the mid-range of the GeForce 20-series. The GPU’s benchmark percentile of 63 versus all GPUs, with an average score of 19774, aligns with its measured performance in Barony.

The nearest rival comparison shows the RTX 2060 SUPER is 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070 in average benchmark score, despite the 2070 being a nominally higher-tier card. In Barony, the GPU’s 4K Ultra result of 46.2 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K Medium reaches 72.8 FPS. This indicates the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures at 4K, but the raw compute throughput (7.181 TFLOPS FP32) becomes the limiting factor when Ultra settings are enabled at that resolution.

The memory clock of 1750 MHz, translating to 14 Gbps effective, provides enough bandwidth for 1440p High without bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the GPU hits 284.7 FPS, which is near the practical ceiling for many displays, so the RTX 2060 SUPER is clearly not the constraint at lower resolutions. The texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s are adequate for the roguelike’s geometry, but the 4K Ultra result suggests the GPU’s 64 ROPs are saturated when all effects are enabled.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth support the GPU well in Barony. The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25064, shows it is a strong mid-range part.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is its standout feature. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and PassMark multithread score of 24530 indicate that the 8400F can feed the RTX 2060 SUPER without becoming a bottleneck in a game like Barony, which is not typically CPU-intensive. The single-thread score of 2943 in Cinebench R23 is also respectable, ensuring that game logic and AI routines execute smoothly.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the 8400F is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (0% delta) and Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (-0.1% delta), while being 0.3% ahead of the Ryzen 5 7500F. This clustering suggests that in Barony, the CPU’s 4 nm process and 25,000 million transistors provide ample headroom. The 1080p Low result of 284.7 FPS demonstrates that even at maximum frame rates, the CPU is not the limiting factor—the GPU is still the primary constraint at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Ranked 1191st out of 1702 tested combos, this pairing sits in the 30th percentile of all configurations. That might sound low, but the rank reflects the entire database, which includes high-end systems with far more expensive components. The measured FPS data shows this combo outperforms its rank in practice, especially at 1080p and 1440p.

The discrepancy between rank and actual performance highlights the game’s modest requirements. Barony is a roguelike with a 2015 release date, and its engine does not scale with hardware the way modern AAA titles do. The combo’s 4K High result of 60.1 FPS is exactly at the 60 FPS target, which many higher-ranked combos might not achieve in more demanding games. The data suggests that this ranking is more a reflection of the database’s full spectrum rather than a condemnation of this pairing’s capabilities.

At 1440p, the combo’s High result of 117.8 FPS places it well above the 60 FPS standard, and the 1080p Ultra result of 131.2 FPS is smooth for competitive play. The 4K Ultra result of 46.2 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS figure in the entire dataset, which indicates that users targeting 4K should stick to Medium or High settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Barony at 4K 60 FPS?*

A: Yes, but only at High settings, where it produces 60.1 FPS average. At Medium, it reaches 72.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 46.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: 1440p offers the best balance, with High settings delivering 117.8 FPS and Low reaching 179.3 FPS. The 4K results are playable but require settings reduction.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter at 4K and Ultra settings. At 1080p Low, the CPU still allows 284.7 FPS, indicating the GPU is the constraint even at low resolutions.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar hardware?

A: The GPU is 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070 in average benchmark score, while the CPU is tied with the Ryzen 7 2700X (0% delta) and 0.3% ahead of the Ryzen 5 7500F.

Q: Will the 8 GB VRAM be enough for this game?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory is sufficient for Barony at all tested settings, as the 4K Ultra result of 46.2 FPS is limited by compute, not memory capacity.

Q: What settings should be used for a 144Hz monitor?

A: At 1080p, High (182.8 FPS) or Ultra (131.2 FPS) will exceed 144 FPS. At 1440p, Low (179.3 FPS) or Medium (134.9 FPS) are the only settings that approach 144 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 284.7 FPS
• Medium: 215.9 FPS
• High: 182.8 FPS
• Ultra: 131.2 FPS

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 179.3 FPS
• Medium: 134.9 FPS
• High: 117.8 FPS
• Ultra: 84.5 FPS

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 92.6 FPS
• Medium: 72.8 FPS
• High: 60.1 FPS
• Ultra: 46.2 FPS

The progression from Ultra to Low at each resolution shows consistent scaling. At 1080p, dropping from Ultra to Low yields a 117% performance increase (131.2 to 284.7 FPS). At 1440p, the same drop yields a 112% increase (84.5 to 179.3 FPS). At 4K, the jump is 100% (46.2 to 92.6 FPS), which confirms the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions. The fact that even 4K Low produces 92.6 FPS means this combo is viable for 4K gaming, but users should expect to compromise on visual quality to maintain high frame rates.