Barony

Barony is a roguelike with a release date of 2015-06-22, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 produces a striking range of frame rates that depend heavily on both resolution and quality settings. The data shows a system that is capable of extreme performance at lower resolutions but begins to show its limitations as pixel count and graphical load increase. This analysis breaks down exactly what those measured numbers mean for a builder looking to play this title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals a shift in which component is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 388.7 FPS, which drops to 246.4 FPS at 1440p and then plummets to 129.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 259.0 FPS difference between the lowest and highest resolutions at Low settings, indicating that the CPU is doing the heavy lifting at lower resolutions, while the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs.

The scaling pattern across settings tells a more nuanced story. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 175.5 FPS at 1080p to 114.8 FPS at 1440p, and then to 60.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured average below 60 FPS, suggesting that this configuration hits a hard wall when both resolution and graphical complexity are maxed out. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is 60.7 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 53.9 FPS, showing a relatively consistent degradation pattern.

The data indicates that the RTX 3070, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is the limiting factor at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 68.8 FPS, which is substantial, but the absolute numbers show that even at Low settings, 4K performance drops below the 1440p figures by a wide margin. At 1080p and 1440p, the Ryzen 5 8400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads are able to feed the GPU effectively, as evidenced by the high frame rates, but at 4K, the GPU’s raw throughput becomes the constraint.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting a smooth experience, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 286.5 FPS, which is 102.2 FPS lower than Low but still far above any display refresh rate. At 1440p, Medium hits 182.5 FPS, a 63.9 FPS drop from Low but a 67.7 FPS improvement over High. At 4K, Medium produces 94.2 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and only 35.5 FPS lower than Low.

The High preset is a reasonable alternative for those who want better visuals without sacrificing too much performance. At 1080p, High achieves 248.3 FPS, at 1440p it hits 155.5 FPS, and at 4K it manages 78.4 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is consistent across resolutions, with High being roughly 30-40 FPS slower in each case. This suggests that the visual upgrade from Medium to High is not particularly costly in relative terms.

Ultra settings are only recommended for players with high refresh rate monitors at 1080p or those who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rates. At 1080p Ultra, the system still delivers 175.5 FPS, which is excellent, but at 1440p Ultra the frame rate drops to 114.8 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 60.9 FPS. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for this combo, as it provides frame rates that are more than double the 60 FPS baseline at 1080p and 1440p, while maintaining playability at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its benchmark results show strong single-thread performance, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 951 and a cinebench r23 single-core score of 2943. This single-thread capability is crucial for a roguelike like Barony, where game logic and physics often rely on a single primary thread.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is also robust, as indicated by a cinebench r23 multicore score of 20851 and a passmark multithread score of 24530. However, the data from the measured FPS suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K, the frame rates are significantly lower than at 1080p, which indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 82 places it in the top tier of processors, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, has a nearly identical average score of 25057 with a deltaPct of 0.

The CPU’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth contribute to its ability to keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions. The fact that the frame rate at 1080p Low is 388.7 FPS shows that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with data at very high rates. The processor’s 65 W TDP and 4 nm process node also indicate that it runs efficiently, which is a practical consideration for system builders.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Barony, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 770 out of 1702 combos. This places it in the top 45% of all tested configurations, which is a respectable position but not a top-tier one. The ranking reflects the fact that while the RTX 3070 is a capable GPU with an avgBenchmarkScore of 28238 and a percentileVsAllGpus of 72, it is not the most powerful option available.

The GPU’s nearest rivals provide context for its performance. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has an average score of 27985, which is 0.9% lower than the RTX 3070, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 27956, 1% lower. On the other side, the AMD FirePro S7150 scores 28409, which is 0.6% higher. This shows that the RTX 3070 sits in a competitive middle ground, offering solid performance but not dominating its price segment.

The combo’s rank is also influenced by the CPU. The Ryzen 5 8400F has an avgBenchmarkScore of 25064 and a percentileVsAllCpus of 82, which is strong for a mainstream processor. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, has a nearly identical score of 25057, indicating that the 8400F is a modern equivalent to an older flagship. This pairing therefore represents a balanced mid-range system that delivers excellent frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain high performance at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p with Medium settings provides an excellent experience, with an average of 182.5 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a good balance between visual quality and performance.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Barony?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Low, the system achieves 129.7 FPS, and at 4K Medium it hits 94.2 FPS, which is playable. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 60.9 FPS, which is the minimum recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25064, while its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores 25057. This represents a deltaPct of 0, meaning the two processors are effectively tied in overall performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance relative to its competitors?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 28238. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, scores 27985, which is 0.9% lower, while the AMD FirePro S7150 scores 28409, which is 0.6% higher.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate drops significantly from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. The CPU’s strong single-thread scores support this conclusion.

Q: What settings should I use for a high refresh rate monitor?

A: For a 144Hz monitor, the Medium preset is recommended. At 1080p, it delivers 286.5 FPS, and at 1440p it delivers 182.5 FPS, both of which are well above the refresh rate. High settings are also viable, with 248.3 FPS at 1080p and 155.5 FPS at 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset from the benchmark runs shows the following average frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070:

1920x1080:

• Low: 388.7 FPS
• Medium: 286.5 FPS
• High: 248.3 FPS
• Ultra: 175.5 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 246.4 FPS
• Medium: 182.5 FPS
• High: 155.5 FPS
• Ultra: 114.8 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 129.7 FPS
• Medium: 94.2 FPS
• High: 78.4 FPS
• Ultra: 60.9 FPS

These figures show a clear progression: the frame rate decreases as resolution increases, and also decreases as settings are raised. The largest single drop occurs when moving from 1080p Low (388.7 FPS) to 4K Ultra (60.9 FPS), a total reduction of 327.8 FPS. The data also shows that the difference between Low and Ultra settings is most pronounced at 1080p, where the gap is 213.2 FPS, while at 4K the gap narrows to 68.8 FPS. This reinforces the conclusion that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, and that the CPU’s performance headroom is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p.