Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a performance profile in Barony that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the GPU becoming the primary constraint only at 4K. The dataset shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1080p, the combo produces frame rates high enough to suggest a CPU-limited scenario, while the transition to 1440p and 2160p progressively shifts the bottleneck to the graphics card. This analysis interprets the measured FPS rows, the combo’s rank among 3,717 tested configurations, and the architectural characteristics of both components.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a dramatic drop in performance as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 316 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the average falls to 199 FPS, a reduction of 117 FPS (approximately 37% lower). At 3840x2160 Low, the average drops further to 104 FPS, which is roughly 48% lower than the 1440p result and 67% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is being progressively saturated as pixel throughput demands increase.

For High settings, the pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers: 202 FPS at 1080p, 127 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 37%, and from 1440p to 4K is roughly 47%. This consistent scaling suggests that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at these resolutions, rather than the CPU. The 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 3700X, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, is likely providing ample headroom at 1080p, where the frame rates exceed what the GPU can sustain in more demanding settings.

The most telling data point is the Ultra preset, which shows 145 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is only 33% of the 1080p Ultra result, indicating that the GPU is the dominant constraint at this resolution. The fact that the 1080p Low result (316 FPS) is more than double the 4K Ultra result (48 FPS) reinforces the interpretation that the limiting component shifts from the CPU at low resolutions and settings to the GPU at higher resolutions and settings. The absence of min/max FPS data for most rows, except Medium settings, limits the analysis of frame pacing, but the averages alone paint a clear picture of resolution-driven scaling.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, and its specifications align with the observed scaling. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for Barony at 4K, as evidenced by the playable 67 FPS average on High settings. The core clock speeds are 1605 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost, which are moderate for the Turing architecture, yet the card still manages to deliver 104 FPS at 4K Low, suggesting that the game is not overly demanding on fill rate or shader complexity.

The GPU’s compute capabilities, measured at 9.062 TFLOPS FP32, support the frame rates observed. At 1080p, the card is not the bottleneck, as the CPU can feed it enough draw calls to reach 316 FPS on Low. However, at 4K, the pixel workload scales with resolution, and the GPU’s 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs become the limiting factors. The texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s are respectable for a 2019 card, but they are insufficient to maintain 60+ FPS at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 48 FPS.

The VRAM capacity of 8 GB is not a limiting factor in this dataset, as even the highest resolution and settings combination (4K Ultra) runs without a reported min FPS lower than the average, suggesting no memory swapping or stutter. The GPU’s percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs indicates it is above the median, and its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Arc B570 and Intel Arc A750, which have similar average scores (20556 and 20582, respectively) but slightly better performance by 1.3% and 1.5%. This context shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a mid-tier card in 2025, but it still handles Barony well due to the game’s relatively light graphical demands.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2153 out of 3717 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 58th percentile of all configurations. This rank is modest, reflecting that the CPU is from the 2019 Zen 2 architecture and the GPU is from the 2019 Turing generation, both of which are now several generations old. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus is 84, meaning it outperforms 84% of all CPUs in general benchmarks, but its average benchmark score of 34260 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222, deltaPct 0.1%) and the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333, deltaPct -0.2%). This tight clustering suggests that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo’s rank; instead, the GPU’s lower percentile (65) likely drags the overall rank down.

The combo’s rank in the 58th percentile means that 1,564 other combos perform better in this game, which is expected given that newer GPUs like the RTX 30-series and 40-series offer higher raw performance. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo is still capable of excellent frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 202 FPS and 127 FPS on High settings, respectively. The rank is a relative measure against all combos, and the absolute performance is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that the GPU is the weaker link, as the CPU’s percentile is 19 points higher, and the GPU’s nearest rivals show it is only 1% to 1.5% slower than cards like the RTX 3070 Mobile, which is a laptop part.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The combo achieves an average of 202 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which is a high frame rate suitable for fast-paced roguelike gameplay.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 67, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 48 FPS, which is below 60 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222) and 0.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 4244P (34220), but 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333).

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, achieved with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the bottleneck at 1440p, as the FPS drops from 202 at 1080p High to 127 at 1440p High, a 37% reduction, which aligns with the increased pixel load on the GPU.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 2153 out of 3717 tested combos, placing it in the 58th percentile of all configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings provide playable frame rates, but the Ultra preset (145 FPS) offers a significant visual upgrade over Low (316 FPS) while still maintaining a high refresh rate. For users with a 144 Hz monitor, High settings (202 FPS) or Ultra (145 FPS) are both viable, with Ultra providing the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the High preset yields 127 FPS, which is ideal for 120 Hz displays, while Ultra drops to 91 FPS, still smooth for most users. The Medium preset (148 FPS) offers a middle ground, with min FPS of 126 and max FPS of 171, providing a consistent experience. For 4K, the High preset (67 FPS) is the best choice, as it exceeds 60 FPS, while Ultra (48 FPS) falls below the threshold and may result in noticeable stutter. Low settings at 4K (104 FPS) are also viable for competitive players, but High offers a better balance of quality and performance.

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one with min/max FPS data, indicating it has a stable frame range: at 1080p, min 200 and max 270; at 1440p, min 126 and max 171; and at 4K, min 66 and max 89. This suggests that Medium provides a consistent experience across resolutions, making it a safe recommendation for users who prioritize frame pacing. For the best experience, High settings at 1440p or 1080p are recommended, as they offer a high average FPS without the performance penalty of Ultra.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a 8-core, 16-thread processor from the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 32 MB of L3 cache and 7 nm process node (TSMC) contribute to its strong single-thread performance, which is critical for Barony’s logic and AI calculations. The CPU’s benchmark scores, such as 2092 in Cinebench R15 multicore and 204 in single-core, indicate it is capable of handling the game’s CPU workload without becoming a bottleneck at 1080p.

The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 316 FPS, which is likely CPU-limited, as the GPU is underutilized at such low graphical settings. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 84 shows it is better than 84% of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-13450HX, have nearly identical average scores (34333 vs. 34260, a delta of -0.2%). This means the 3700X is not a limiting factor in this combo; rather, the GPU’s performance at higher resolutions is what determines the frame rate.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR4 with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is adequate for feeding the GPU, and its PCIe Gen 4 interface (24 lanes) provides sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 2070 SUPER, which uses PCIe 3.0 x16. The lack of integrated graphics means the GPU is solely responsible for rendering, but this is expected in a desktop gaming setup. Overall, the CPU role is to provide a stable platform for the GPU to operate, and the data shows it does so effectively, with the FPS scaling aligning with GPU load rather than CPU limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 316 (Low) to 145 (Ultra), with High at 202 and Medium at 235. The Medium preset has min and max values of 200 and 270, respectively, indicating a wide but stable range. At 2560x1440, the averages are 199 (Low), 148 (Medium), 127 (High), and 91 (Ultra). The Medium preset at 1440p shows min FPS of 126 and max FPS of 171, which is a tighter range than 1080p, suggesting slightly better frame consistency.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 104 (Low), 78 (Medium), 67 (High), and 48 (Ultra). The Medium preset at 4K has min FPS of 66 and max FPS of 89, which is a narrow range of 23 FPS, indicating consistent performance even at this high resolution. The data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, the FPS drops by roughly 37% from 1080p to 1440p and another 47% from 1440p to 4K, regardless of settings. This consistent scaling confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU is sufficient to max out the GPU at 1080p.

The Ultra preset at 4K (48 FPS) is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. In contrast, High at 4K (67 FPS) is the highest quality setting that maintains 60+ FPS. The Low preset at 4K (104 FPS) offers a high frame rate but sacrifices visual fidelity. For users seeking the best balance, High at 1440p (127 FPS) or High at 1080p (202 FPS) are the standout choices, providing high frame rates with minimal sacrifice in quality. The data also shows that the Medium preset is the most consistent across all resolutions, with min FPS never dropping below 66 FPS, making it a reliable choice for users who prioritize frame pacing over maximum visual quality.