Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a robust performance profile in Barony, a roguelike title that scales significantly with both resolution and graphical presets. The measured data reveals a configuration that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but demonstrates strong CPU headroom at lower settings. This analysis breaks down the frame rate behavior, component roles, and overall standing of this combo within the tested database.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates where the performance bottleneck shifts. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 286.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops this to 180.6 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 93.1 FPS. This represents a 67.6% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at the lowest settings, indicating that even at Low preset, the resolution increase places substantial load on the rendering pipeline.

The scaling pattern changes dramatically when examining the High preset. At 1080p High, the average is 183.5 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 116.6 FPS, and at 4K High, it reaches 60.1 FPS. The 1080p-to-4K drop here is 67.2%, nearly identical to the Low preset scaling. This consistency suggests that the RTX 3060 Ti's rendering throughput, particularly its 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 compute, is the dominant limiting factor across all settings at higher resolutions.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest absolute decline. Starting at 131.3 FPS in 1080p, it falls to 84.7 FPS at 1440p, and bottoms out at 45.6 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-4K reduction of 65.3% is slightly less severe than the Low and High presets, but the absolute values are far lower. This indicates that the Ultra settings introduce additional shading and texture work that taxes the GPU's 80 ROPs and 152 TMUs, making 4K Ultra a demanding scenario where the 45.6 FPS average approaches the edge of playability for fast-paced action.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 8400F's 12 threads and 4.70 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the 286.9 FPS Low result. However, the scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (a 54.2% drop) points to the GPU becoming the primary constraint as settings increase, even at the lowest resolution tested.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, based on the GA104 chip with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, is the clear performance driver in this configuration. Its memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s proves adequate for the texture-heavy environments of Barony, as seen in the 60.1 FPS average at 4K High. The 8 GB capacity is sufficient for the game's demands at all tested resolutions and settings, with no indication of memory capacity limiting performance in the measured data.

The clock behavior, with a base of 1410 MHz and boost up to 1665 MHz, directly influences the frame rates. The jump from Medium to Ultra at 1440p — from 133.0 FPS to 84.7 FPS — reflects the increased computational load on the 4864 shading units. The GPU's pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s are the specifications that determine how quickly the scene can be rasterized, and the measured FPS at each resolution aligns with these capabilities.

The RTX 3060 Ti's 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores are present but do not appear to be the primary factor in these results, as Barony is not a ray-tracing-heavy title based on the benchmark data. The 200 W TDP and dual-slot design enable sustained boost clocks, which is reflected in the consistent frame rates across multiple runs. The GPU's position in the database, ranking in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, places it as a solid mid-range performer, and the measured FPS in Barony confirms this standing.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combos for Barony, this specific pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti achieves a rank of 1232 out of 1702 total combinations. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the rankings, which is notable given the individual component scores. The CPU alone sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 69th percentile, yet their combination in this game yields a rank that is below the median.

This discrepancy suggests that Barony may not be optimally utilizing the available hardware, or that the game's engine has a performance ceiling that limits the benefits of high-end components. The combo's rank of 1232 out of 1702 means that 470 other combinations performed better in this specific title. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X with an average score of 25057 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 at 25099 (-0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at 24993 (0.3% delta). These close scores indicate that the 8400F's processing power is well within the expected range for this class.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6700M at 25180 (-0.2% delta), AMD Radeon RX 6600 at 25235 (-0.5% delta), and AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP at 25287 (-0.7% delta). The RTX 3060 Ti's average benchmark score of 25120 is slightly below these rivals, which may explain why the combo does not rank higher. The rank of 1232 suggests that while the individual parts are competent, other tested combinations with different component pairings have achieved better frame rates in Barony, likely due to more favorable CPU-GPU balance or different driver optimizations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a comprehensive view of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1080p, the configuration shows exceptional headroom: Low settings produce 286.9 FPS, Medium reaches 210.4 FPS, High maintains 183.5 FPS, and Ultra still delivers a smooth 131.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo can easily drive high-refresh-rate monitors at any preset level, with the Ultra setting still offering more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's limits. Low settings achieve 180.6 FPS, Medium drops to 133.0 FPS, High settles at 116.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 84.7 FPS. The 1440p results show that even at Ultra, the system maintains a comfortable frame rate for competitive play, though the gap between Low and Ultra widens to 53.1%.

At 4K, the frame rates become the primary consideration for playability. Low settings deliver 93.1 FPS, which is still highly playable. Medium drops to 71.3 FPS, High reaches 60.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 45.6 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that for 4K gaming, users should opt for High settings or lower to maintain a consistent experience. The transition from High to Ultra at 4K represents a 24.1% performance loss, which is the largest relative drop between any two consecutive settings at that resolution.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At High settings, the combo delivers 116.6 FPS at 1440p, which is well above the 60 FPS target, while 4K High drops to 60.1 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 45.6 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti's memory bandwidth affect performance?

A: The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth on the 256-bit bus enables consistent frame rates across resolutions. The data shows a steady decline from 1080p to 4K at each setting, with no sudden drops that would indicate memory capacity or bandwidth bottlenecks, suggesting the 8 GB GDDR6 configuration is adequate for Barony.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F a limiting factor at any resolution?

A: The CPU's 12 threads and 4.70 GHz boost clock appear sufficient at all tested resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 286.9 FPS indicates the CPU can feed the GPU effectively, and the bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution and settings increase.

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

A: At 4K, High settings produce 60.1 FPS while Ultra produces 45.6 FPS, a difference of 14.5 FPS or 24.1%. This is the largest relative drop between consecutive settings at any resolution, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant additional load on the GPU.

Q: How does this combo rank relative to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1232 out of 1702 tested combinations for Barony, placing it in the lower-middle tier. This is despite the CPU being in the 82nd percentile and the GPU in the 69th percentile of their respective categories.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Barony?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. At Low settings, it achieves 93.1 FPS, and at High settings, it reaches 60.1 FPS. However, Ultra settings drop to 45.6 FPS, which may be below the comfort threshold for some players seeking a smooth 4K experience.