Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz are backed by a 16 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 per core. The processor posts a single-thread score of 951 in 3DMark and a max-thread score of 6165, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851. In the broader CPU landscape, it sits at the 82nd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 25064. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance are the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (deltaPct 0), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (deltaPct -0.1), and the AMD EPYC 9474F (deltaPct -0.2), while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F trails by a deltaPct of 0.3. This combination of six physical cores with SMT and a high boost clock is well-suited for Barony, a roguelike where procedural generation and game logic often create bursts of single-threaded work, but the multi-threaded headroom ensures that background simulation and entity updates don't cause frame hitches. At 1080p, the CPU's ability to feed the GPU becomes the primary factor in sustaining high frame rates, and the data shows it is more than capable of doing so, as the measured frames at that resolution are extremely high across all settings. For a game of this genre, the 8400F's balance of core count and clock speed provides a robust foundation, ensuring that the limiting factor in performance will typically be the graphics card, especially as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB205 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). Its compute capabilities are substantial, with 6144 shading units and a FP32 throughput of 30.87 TFLOPS. The card sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41687. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (deltaPct 0.2), the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (deltaPct -0.5), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (deltaPct 0.6), and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (deltaPct -0.7). In Barony, the GPU's role is defined by its ability to render the game's visual effects and lighting at high frame rates. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is ample for a roguelike, even at 4K resolution, as the game's texture and geometry demands are not extreme. The RTX 5070's high memory bandwidth and pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s ensure that even at Ultra settings, the rendering pipeline is not starved for data. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant factor in performance scaling, as the frame rate differences between settings at the same resolution are significant, which is typical for a graphics-bound workload. The RTX 5070's performance relative to its rivals shows it is a high-tier card, and in this game, it is clearly capable of delivering playable frame rates at all tested settings, with the only question being how high the user wants the visual quality to go.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 505.5 FPS, which drops to 321.3 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 168.8 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 67% drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The scaling is similar at High settings: 324.7 FPS at 1080p, 201.6 FPS at 1440p (a 38% drop), and 105.3 FPS at 4K (a 68% drop from 1080p). At Ultra settings, the pattern continues, with 234.2 FPS at 1080p, 147.9 FPS at 1440p (a 37% drop), and 77.1 FPS at 4K (a 67% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU is not the bottleneck here, as the frame rate reduction tracks almost exactly with the increase in pixel count, which is a classic signature of GPU-bound performance. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a much smaller drop between 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU workload would remain constant while the GPU workload increased. Instead, the data shows that the RTX 5070's rendering throughput is what determines the final frame rate, and the Ryzen 5 8400F has ample headroom to keep up at every resolution tested. The result is a system that is exceptionally fast at 1080p, with frame rates well above 200 FPS at all settings, and still highly playable at 4K, even at Ultra settings where it maintains 77.1 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 352nd out of 1702 combos for Barony. This places it in the top 21% of all tested configurations, which is a strong result given the game's age and the fact that it is a roguelike, not a AAA title with heavy graphical demands. The rank reflects the GPU's high percentile standing (83rd) and the CPU's solid performance (82nd percentile), which together create a system that is well-balanced for this game. The high ranking is particularly notable because Barony is not a game that typically requires a top-tier GPU, so the RTX 5070's capabilities are somewhat overkill for the title. However, this overkill translates directly into extremely high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and comfortable playability at 4K. The combo's position in the rankings suggests that there are few systems that can outperform it in this specific game, and those that do likely feature even more powerful GPUs or CPUs that are not constrained by the same architectural trade-offs. For a builder looking to play Barony at high refresh rates, this combination would be a top-tier choice, as it sits well above the median combo in the database. The data indicates that the pairing is synergistic, with neither component holding the other back, which is the ideal scenario for a gaming system.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 505.5 FPS on Low, 377.4 FPS on Medium, 324.7 FPS on High, and 234.2 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that even at Ultra settings, the frame rate is more than triple the typical 60 FPS target, making this an ideal setup for high-refresh-rate monitors. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates are 321.3 FPS on Low, 238.6 FPS on Medium, 201.6 FPS on High, and 147.9 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with the Ultra setting seeing a 37% reduction, which is expected as the pixel count increases by 78%. At 3840x2160, the performance is still respectable: 168.8 FPS on Low, 122.5 FPS on Medium, 105.3 FPS on High, and 77.1 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only one that dips below the 100 FPS mark, but it remains comfortably above 60 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience on a 4K display. The data shows a clear linear relationship between settings and performance at each resolution, with Low being roughly twice as fast as Ultra at 1080p (505.5 vs 234.2 FPS) and 1440p (321.3 vs 147.9 FPS), and about 2.2 times as fast at 4K (168.8 vs 77.1 FPS). This indicates that the GPU's workload scales predictably with visual quality, and the CPU is never a limiting factor in these tests.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience depends on the user's display resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p gaming, all settings are viable, but the data suggests that the High preset at 324.7 FPS offers the best balance, as the jump from High to Ultra costs 90 FPS (a 28% reduction) for what is likely a marginal visual improvement in a roguelike. The Ultra preset at 234.2 FPS is still exceptionally smooth and is recommended for users who prioritize image quality over sheer frame rate, but High is the sweet spot for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p, the Medium preset at 238.6 FPS and the High preset at 201.6 FPS are both excellent choices. High is recommended for most users, as it maintains a frame rate well above 144 Hz while providing better visual fidelity than Medium. The Ultra preset at 147.9 FPS is still above the 144 Hz threshold, making it a viable option for those with 144 Hz monitors who want maximum quality. At 4K, the situation changes, and the High preset at 105.3 FPS is the recommended choice, as it offers a smooth experience on 60 Hz displays and even handles 100 Hz monitors well. The Ultra preset at 77.1 FPS is playable but may not feel as fluid, so it is best reserved for users with 60 Hz displays who want the best possible image quality. The Medium preset at 122.5 FPS is also a strong option for 4K users with 120 Hz monitors, as it provides a noticeable frame rate boost over High while still looking good. For the absolute best experience across all resolutions, the High preset is the most consistent recommendation, as it never drops below 105 FPS even at 4K, ensuring smooth gameplay in all scenarios.