Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a dominant performance in Barony, with the data showing that the CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at every tested resolution. The Zen 2 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost of 4.40 GHz, provides the single-thread headroom necessary for a roguelike’s simulation logic, while the 32 MB of L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame pacing. The benchmark results indicate that this processor, which scores 19,087 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,694 in single-core, sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, placing it statistically even with rivals like the Intel Core i5-12600 (which is 0.1% slower in average score) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (0.1% faster). This parity is crucial: the 3700X is not a bottleneck, allowing the RTX 3070 to operate at its full potential, as evidenced by the massive frame rates achieved even at 4K.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 7 3700X’s specifications are directly reflected in the measured performance. With 8 physical cores and 16 threads, the processor handles Barony’s background tasks without contention, but the game’s framerate ceiling is determined by the boost clock of 4.40 GHz and the architecture’s instruction efficiency. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 388.2 FPS, a figure that is almost certainly limited by the CPU’s single-thread performance rather than the GPU, as the RTX 3070 is capable of far higher output in lighter scenes. The Cinebench R15 single-core score of 271 and R20 score of 1,131 reinforce this; these are strong numbers that allow the CPU to process game logic and draw calls faster than the GPU can render frames at lower resolutions.

This is a perfect match for a roguelike, which often involves complex procedural generation and entity tracking. The 3,800 million transistors on a 7 nm process, with a 65 W TDP, mean the processor runs efficiently while maintaining high clocks. The PassMark single-thread score of 2,656 and the Geekbench single-core score of 1,672 show that this chip is not just a multi-core workhorse; it has the per-thread speed to avoid holding back the RTX 3070. In contrast, the multi-thread results, like the PassMark multithread score of 22,458 and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19,087, ensure that any background tasks or game engine threads that scale across cores will not cause frame drops. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is never the limiting factor in this pairing, as the FPS scales inversely with resolution and settings in a pattern consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 3070 ranks 763rd out of 1,702 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested systems, which is a strong showing given that the list includes newer and more expensive hardware. The rank is not a reflection of weakness; rather, it indicates that many higher-tier GPUs and CPUs can achieve similar or higher framerates in this specific title. However, the data shows that this combo outperforms a significant majority of alternatives, and the ranking is heavily influenced by the fact that Barony is a relatively lightweight game where even mid-range hardware can hit high FPS. The GPU’s percentile of 72 versus all GPUs and the CPU’s percentile of 85 versus all CPUs suggest that this pairing is well-balanced, with the CPU being slightly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU. This means that the 763rd rank is driven by the GPU’s position in the hierarchy, not by any CPU deficiency. The combo’s performance is particularly impressive when compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals; the RTX 3070 averages 28,238 in benchmarks, which is 0.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti. This consistent edge translates into higher frame rates in practice.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 249.9 FPS; moving to 1440p drops this to 155.9 FPS (a 37.6% reduction), and at 4K it falls to 82.3 FPS (a 67.1% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline is the signature of the GPU becoming the primary constraint as pixel count increases. The CPU’s performance is relatively constant across resolutions, as the game logic and draw call processing do not change with resolution, but the GPU’s workload increases quadratically with pixel count. The fact that the 4K Ultra setting yields only 60.2 FPS, while 4K Low produces 128.4 FPS, further confirms that the RTX 3070’s shading units, TMUs, and ROPs are the limiting factors at higher resolutions and settings. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the 388.2 FPS result suggests that the system is hitting a ceiling imposed by the CPU’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz, as the GPU is likely idle waiting for instructions. This is a healthy balance; the CPU is fast enough to expose the GPU’s full potential at mainstream resolutions, and the GPU is powerful enough to provide high framerates at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The full dataset provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s capabilities. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 176 at Ultra to 388.2 at Low, with Medium at 289.4 and High at 249.9. This shows a linear scaling with settings, where each step down from Ultra to High yields a 42% increase in FPS, and from High to Medium a 15.8% increase, and from Medium to Low a 34.1% increase. At 2560x1440, the numbers are 114.2 (Ultra), 155.9 (High), 180.5 (Medium), and 244.3 (Low). The relative performance gap between Ultra and High narrows to 36.5%, while the gap from Medium to Low expands to 35.4%, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM are becoming more relevant. At 3840x2160, the results are 60.2 (Ultra), 82.3 (High), 97.3 (Medium), and 128.4 (Low). The 4K Ultra result is the only one below 60 FPS, which is a critical threshold for smooth gameplay. The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 3070’s 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for all tested settings, as there are no anomalies or crashes, but the compute load at 4K Ultra exceeds the GPU’s comfortable operating range.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the measured FPS. The GPU has a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, which allows it to sustain high throughput. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Barony at all tested resolutions and settings. The 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 96 ROPs process the game’s pixel and texture workloads efficiently. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 22,214 and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,162 place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 3070 is about 0.9% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and 1% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, which explains why it can achieve these high framerates. The 4K Ultra result of 60.2 FPS is particularly telling; it shows that the GPU is reaching its limits, as the pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s are being fully utilized. The FP32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS is more than enough for this game, but the memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 4K with high texture quality, which is why Medium settings at 4K yield a more comfortable 97.3 FPS.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The data clearly indicates that the High preset is the optimal choice for this combo across all resolutions. At 1080p, High delivers 249.9 FPS, which is far above any refresh rate on the market, while Ultra only provides 176 FPS, a 29.6% reduction for visually marginal gains. At 1440p, High hits 155.9 FPS, which easily exceeds the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors, while Ultra drops to 114.2 FPS, which is still smooth but leaves headroom on the table. At 4K, High achieves 82.3 FPS, which is a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target, whereas Ultra falls to 60.2 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold and could dip below in demanding scenes. The Medium preset is a viable alternative for 4K, offering 97.3 FPS, but the visual quality reduction is unnecessary when High is so close to the performance target. The Low preset, while achieving 388.2 FPS at 1080p, is not recommended as it sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a framerate that no display can fully utilize. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, High is the clear winner, providing a 29.6% improvement over Ultra at 1080p, a 36.5% improvement at 1440p, and a 36.7% improvement at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Barony at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes, but barely. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 60.2 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target. For a more comfortable margin, High settings yield 82.3 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: The data suggests no. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 388.2 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s limit, but at more realistic settings like 1080p High (249.9 FPS) and 1440p High (155.9 FPS), the GPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the scaling pattern.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 763rd out of 1,702 combos, placing it in the upper half. The CPU is at the 85th percentile, while the GPU is at the 72nd percentile, indicating a balanced pairing that outperforms most alternatives.

Q: What is the best setting to use for a 144 Hz monitor?

A: At 1440p, the High preset delivers 155.9 FPS, which exceeds a 144 Hz refresh rate. At 1080p, even Ultra (176 FPS) surpasses 144 Hz, but High (249.9 FPS) provides extra headroom for frame time consistency.

Q: Does the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM cause any issues in this game?

A: No. The measured results show no anomalies or performance drops associated with VRAM capacity. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for all tested settings and resolutions, including 4K Ultra.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 3070 than its closest competitors?

A: The benchmark data shows the RTX 3070 is 0.9% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and 1% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti. This small edge translates into the FPS differences seen in the measured results.