Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination is a formidable pairing for Barony, a roguelike title that rewards high frame rates. The benchmark data places this combo in the top tier of tested systems, ranking 118th out of 1702 tested combinations. This placement, within the top 7% of all recorded configs, signals that the pairing is exceptionally well-suited for the game’s fast-paced, procedural dungeon crawling, where fluid motion is critical for dodging traps and enemies.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 118 out of 1702 tested configurations places it in the upper echelon of performance. This is not a marginal placement; it demonstrates that the combination of the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 4080 SUPER is among the most capable setups for this title. The CPU itself sits in the 82nd percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25064. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing are the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (scoring 25057, a 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (scoring 25099, a -0.1% delta), showing that the 8400F is a solid, mid-high-range performer that won't bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4080 SUPER is a clear heavyweight. It ranks in the 88th percentile for all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53610. Its direct rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (scoring 53489, a 0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (scoring 53414, a 0.4% delta). The data indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER holds a slight edge over these competitors, making it a top-tier choice for high-refresh-rate gaming. The synergy here is clear: the CPU is strong enough to feed the GPU, and the GPU is powerful enough to push massive frame rates, resulting in the excellent overall combo rank.

FAQ

*Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested configurations in Barony?*

A: The combination ranks 118th out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the top 7% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the stronger component in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the more dominant component. It ranks in the 88th percentile against all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 82nd percentile against all CPUs. The GPU's higher percentile and larger average benchmark score (53610 vs. 25064) highlight its role as the primary performance driver.

Q: What is the best performance target for this setup at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 174.2 FPS, while the High preset delivers 240.5 FPS. The data shows the High preset provides a significant frame rate advantage, making it an excellent target for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming smoothly?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves 128.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay and suitable for 120Hz displays. Even the demanding Ultra preset maintains a playable 91.7 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than its closest rival, the RX 6900 XT?

A: According to average benchmark scores, the RTX 4080 SUPER (scoring 53610) is only 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (scoring 53489). This indicates a near-identical level of performance in synthetic tests.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to the Ryzen 5 7500F?

A: The 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25064, which is 0.3% higher than the Ryzen 5 7500F’s score of 24993. The performance difference is negligible, making them very close competitors in CPU-bound scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the game scales with graphical fidelity. For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p monitors, the High preset is the optimal choice. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 379.3 FPS, which is only slightly below the Low preset's 597.2 FPS but offers a substantially better visual experience. Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset still achieves 240.5 FPS, which is an outstanding result that maximizes the potential of most 240Hz gaming monitors.

The Ultra preset is viable but comes with a significant performance cost. At 1440p, it drops to 174.2 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 91.7 FPS. While these are still playable numbers, the jump from High to Ultra yields diminishing returns for the frame rate hit. The data suggests that High is the "sweet spot" for this combination, providing a perfect balance between visual quality and the extremely high frame rates that Barony benefits from. For 4K users, the High preset (128.6 FPS) is strongly recommended over Ultra, as it offers a 40% increase in frame rate over Ultra while maintaining high visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results show a comprehensive set of measurements across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the performance is staggering: the Low preset hits 597.2 FPS, Medium reaches 447.1 FPS, High achieves 379.3 FPS, and even the maxed-out Ultra preset maintains 272.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as the frame rates are so high that the GPU is likely not the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is more balanced. The Low preset achieves 376.4 FPS, Medium delivers 281.6 FPS, High produces 240.5 FPS, and Ultra settles at 174.2 FPS. This resolution is the ideal operating point for the RTX 4080 SUPER, as it leverages the GPU's power while still allowing the CPU to keep up with the demands of the game's logic.

Moving to 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The Low preset still manages an excellent 198 FPS, but the more demanding presets show a steeper decline. Medium averages 147 FPS, High comes in at 128.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 91.7 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial (106.3 FPS), highlighting the intense pressure on the GPU at this resolution. The data confirms that this combo is more than capable of delivering high-refresh-rate 4K gaming on High settings, but Ultra is best reserved for users who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum smoothness.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important characteristics about where the bottleneck lies. At the Low preset, the system goes from 597.2 FPS at 1080p to 376.4 FPS at 1440p (a 37% drop) and then to 198 FPS at 4K (a 67% drop from 1080p). This severe decline indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU is being pushed harder as resolution increases, but the initial 1080p numbers are so high that the CPU is likely limiting performance at that resolution.

The High preset tells a similar story but with a more pronounced GPU bottleneck. It drops from 379.3 FPS at 1080p to 240.5 FPS at 1440p (a 37% drop) and further to 128.6 FPS at 4K (a 66% drop from 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across resolutions suggest that the RTX 4080 SUPER is being utilized effectively, with the scaling following the expected curve of increased pixel count.

However, the Ultra preset shows a slightly different pattern. It goes from 272.8 FPS at 1080p to 174.2 FPS at 1440p (a 36% drop) and then to 91.7 FPS at 4K (a 66% drop from 1080p). The fact that the 4K Ultra frame rate (91.7 FPS) is significantly lower than the 4K Low frame rate (198 FPS) confirms that at Ultra settings, the GPU is the definitive limiting factor. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 8400F is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck until frame rates approach the 500 FPS range, which only occurs at 1080p Low. In all other scenarios, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the component determining the final frame rate, making it the correct choice for high-resolution, high-fidelity gaming.