Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a strong performance profile in Barony, placing the combo at rank 1637 out of 3717 tested configurations. This position in the 44th percentile of all combos indicates a setup that is firmly above average, though not at the absolute top tier of performance. The data measured for this pairing shows a system capable of handling the game’s roguelike demands with substantial headroom, particularly at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed what most displays can show. The combination of a 6-core Zen 4 processor with a Blackwell-architecture GPU creates a balanced platform where neither component appears to be a consistent bottleneck across the tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 1637 out of 3717 places this system in the upper half of all tested pairings, with 2080 combinations ranking below it. This percentile position is reflective of a mid-to-high tier gaming rig that excels at high frame rate gameplay in Barony. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 77 shows it outperforms 77% of all tested processors, while the GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus of 72 indicates similar standing among graphics cards. When examining the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Ryzen 5 8400F’s avgBenchmarkScore of 25005 sits within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964), Intel Core i7-11850H (24935), and Intel Core i7-13620H (24911), while being 0.4% behind the AMD EPYC 9474F (25103). This clustering suggests the 8400F delivers performance nearly identical to several established processors, making the overall combo ranking more dependent on GPU performance than CPU differentiation.

The GPU’s avgBenchmarkScore of 26331 places it in a tight competitive group, with the AMD Radeon 860M (26401) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421) both within 0.3% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553) leads by 0.8%. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011) trails by 1.2%. This grouping means the RTX 5060’s gaming performance is competitive with a range of cards from different generations and market segments. In Barony specifically, the measured results show this combo achieving playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, which is notable given the game’s release date in 2015 and its roguelike genre typically favoring CPU-bound scenarios. The rank suggests that while this is not a top-1000 combo, it provides a smooth experience for the vast majority of players, with the data showing no resolution or setting combination dropping below 55 FPS average.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows excellent performance at all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings achieve 166 FPS average, while 2560x1440 Ultra still delivers 105 FPS. For 3840x2160, High settings produce 76 FPS average, making 1440p the sweet spot for high refresh rate gameplay without compromising visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005 in avgBenchmarkScore, which is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964) and within 0.3% of the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935). It trails the AMD EPYC 9474F (25103) by just 0.4%, showing the 8400F is essentially tied with these competing processors in overall benchmark performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration and how does it affect Barony?

A: The RTX 5060 features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. For a roguelike game like Barony, this memory capacity is sufficient, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across all settings, with no minFps data indicating severe drops even at 4K Ultra where the average is 55 FPS.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rates?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 yields 363 FPS average, which is the highest measured result. At 3840x2160, Low still produces 120 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a predictable performance curve, with Ultra costing roughly 54-58% of the frame rate compared to Low.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between 1440p and 4K?

A: Yes, the drop is substantial. At High settings, 2560x1440 delivers 146 FPS average while 3840x2160 delivers 76 FPS, representing a 48% reduction. Similarly, at Ultra, 1440p yields 105 FPS while 4K yields 55 FPS, a 47.6% decrease. This indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 5060’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s avgBenchmarkScore of 26331 is within 0.3% of both the AMD Radeon 860M (26401) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421), while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553) leads by 0.8%. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011) trails by 1.2%, showing this card is competitively positioned.

Resolution Scaling

Analyzing the measured frame rates across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average FPS drops from 231 to 146, a reduction of 36.8%. Moving from 1440p to 3840x2160 at the same settings brings the average down to 76, another 47.9% decrease. This linear scaling with pixel count indicates that the RTX 5060’s rendering throughput is the primary constraint as resolution increases, with the Ryzen 5 8400F providing sufficient CPU headroom even at lower resolutions.

The Low preset shows similar scaling behavior but with higher absolute values. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 363 FPS average, which drops to 229 FPS at 1440p (36.9% reduction) and 120 FPS at 4K (47.6% reduction). This consistent percentage drop across settings suggests that the GPU’s pixel processing rate scales predictably with resolution, while the CPU maintains stable frame delivery. The Medium preset at 1080p produces 270 FPS with minFps of 229, while at 1440p it yields 170 FPS with minFps of 145, and at 4K it delivers 89 FPS with minFps of 76. The minFps values at Medium settings show a consistent 15-17% drop below the average, indicating frame pacing remains stable even under load.

The most telling data point for identifying the limiting component comes from the Ultra preset. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 166 FPS, which drops to 105 FPS at 1440p and 55 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS average, while still playable, represents a 66.9% reduction from 1080p Ultra. This steep decline is characteristic of GPU-limited scenarios where the graphics card’s compute units and memory bandwidth are fully utilized. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, running at base 4.20 GHz and boost 4.70 GHz, appear more than adequate for Barony’s roguelike mechanics, which typically involve procedural generation and entity management rather than complex physics simulations. The data suggests that players targeting 4K should stick to High settings to maintain 76 FPS, while 1440p offers the best balance for high refresh rate monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce 363 FPS average, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 270 FPS average with a minimum of 229 FPS and maximum of 310 FPS, showing excellent frame consistency. High settings reduce the average to 231 FPS, while Ultra still maintains 166 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is primarily CPU-bound at lower presets, as the frame rates far exceed the GPU’s typical rendering capabilities for this game.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline from pixel count increases. Low settings produce 229 FPS average, Medium delivers 170 FPS with minFps of 145 and maxFps of 196, High achieves 146 FPS, and Ultra maintains 105 FPS. The 1440p results demonstrate that this combo can drive high refresh rate monitors at 1440p with High settings, as the 146 FPS average exceeds the typical 144 Hz capability. Even Ultra settings at 1440p remain well above 60 FPS, providing a smooth experience for players who prioritize visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limitations at higher settings. Low settings still produce 120 FPS average, which is playable on 4K displays. Medium settings yield 89 FPS with minFps of 76 and maxFps of 102, providing a comfortable experience above 60 FPS. High settings drop to 76 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 55 FPS. The 4K results show that the RTX 5060 can handle 4K gaming in Barony, but players should select Medium or High settings to maintain frame rates above 75 FPS. The measured data at 4K Ultra, with its 55 FPS average, represents the only preset where the combo dips below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this combination is best utilized at 1440p or with reduced settings at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB206 chip, plays a critical role in determining the frame rates at higher resolutions and settings. With 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus providing 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, the card has sufficient memory throughput for Barony’s graphical demands. The GPU’s boost clock of 2497 MHz and base clock of 2280 MHz, combined with 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, deliver the computational power necessary for the game’s visual effects. The measured performance at 1080p High (231 FPS) and 1440p High (146 FPS) demonstrates that the GPU can handle the game’s rendering workload without becoming a bottleneck at these resolutions.

The GPU’s benchmark results show an avgBenchmarkScore of 26331, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. This score is remarkably close to its nearest rivals, with the AMD Radeon 860M (26401) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421) both within 0.3% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011) trails by 1.2%. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628 and Geekbench scores of 112787 (OpenCL) and 113321 (Vulkan) provide additional context for the card’s computational abilities. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is a key factor for 4K performance, as the data shows a significant drop when moving from 1440p to 4K, indicating that memory bandwidth and pixel throughput become constraints at higher resolutions.

The RTX 5060’s 145 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector suggest it is a power-efficient card, though the suggested PSU of 300 W indicates it requires a modest power supply. The PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth for the card’s memory and compute requirements. In Barony, the GPU’s role is most apparent at 4K Ultra settings, where the 55 FPS average shows the card’s limits, while at 1080p Low, the 363 FPS result highlights that the CPU can feed the GPU faster than it can render at lower resolutions. The data indicates that the RTX 5060 is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title, with 4K requiring settings adjustments for optimal frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, based on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, provides the computational foundation for this combo. With 6 cores and 12 threads operating at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, the CPU offers strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance for Barony’s roguelike gameplay. The processor’s cache configuration includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3, which supports the game’s procedural generation and entity management systems. The CPU’s avgBenchmarkScore of 25005 places it in the 77th percentile of all processors, with its nearest rivals showing remarkable consistency in performance.

The CPU’s benchmark results reveal its strengths and characteristics. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and singlecore score of 2943 indicate strong multi-threaded capabilities relative to its single-thread performance. The Passmark multithread score of 24389 and single thread score of 3685 further confirm this balance. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6091 versus the single-thread score of 951 shows efficient scaling across cores, though the boost to 6165 at max threads suggests diminishing returns beyond 12 threads. The CPU’s 4 nm process node from TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, provides the efficiency needed for sustained gaming workloads.

In Barony, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1080p Low (363 FPS) and 1440p Low (229 FPS), the CPU must maintain high frame delivery rates, and the data shows it does so without significant bottlenecks. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth contribute to its ability to feed the GPU efficiently. The nearest rival comparisons show the 8400F is within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964) and Intel Core i7-11850H (24935), indicating that CPU choice in this performance bracket has minimal impact on gaming results. The processor’s 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes and socket AM5 compatibility provide a modern platform, though Barony’s 2015 release date means it does not leverage newer CPU features extensively. The data suggests that at 4K resolutions, the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the frame rate drops align with GPU rendering capacity rather than CPU processing limits.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For players with 1080p displays, the High preset at 231 FPS average provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, easily exceeding 144 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 166 FPS still offers smooth gameplay for high refresh rate displays, making it a viable choice for those prioritizing visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 270 FPS is overkill for most displays but demonstrates the combo’s headroom at this resolution.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 146 FPS average is the recommended choice, as it maintains frame rates above 144 Hz while providing good visual quality. The Medium preset at 170 FPS offers additional headroom for competitive play, while Ultra at 105 FPS still delivers a smooth experience on 144 Hz displays. The Low preset at 229 FPS is unnecessary for most players but useful for maximum frame rates. The data shows that 1440p High provides the best experience for this combo, balancing visual quality with performance that exceeds most monitor refresh rates.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 89 FPS average with minFps of 76 is the recommended choice, as it maintains frame rates well above 60 FPS while providing decent visual quality. The High preset at 76 FPS is also viable for players who prefer better visuals, though it leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 55 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS threshold and is only recommended for players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate. The Low preset at 120 FPS provides excellent performance for 60 Hz displays but sacrifices visual quality. For the best overall experience across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the most consistent frame rates, with the data showing minFps values only 15-17% below averages, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense moments in Barony’s procedurally generated dungeons.