Barony

This analysis examines the measured performance of Barony running on an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. The data set includes average FPS across three resolutions and four quality presets, along with synthetic benchmark scores for both components. The following sections break down the results, interpret the numbers, and place the combo in context.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 208.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 531 out of 1702 tested combinations, placing it in the upper portion of the field.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, based on its average benchmark score of 28631.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s, supported by a 320-bit bus and GDDR6X memory.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The launch MSRP of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is $329.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600 has an average score of 28654, which is 0.1% lower than the 3700X's 28631, according to the deltaPct of -0.1.

GPU Role

The RTX 3080 brings 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. Its base clock is 1440 MHz and boost clock is 1710 MHz, while the memory runs at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These specifications directly support the measured FPS numbers. At 4K Ultra, the GPU still delivers 70.5 FPS, indicating that the memory bandwidth and 10 GB capacity are sufficient for Barony's demands. The GPU's synthetic scores reinforce this: a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4407 and a Passmark G3D score of 25086 place it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, has an average score of 35860, a 0.2% difference from the RTX 3080's 35787. This close margin suggests the GPU is well-matched to the CPU for this game. The launch MSRP of the GPU is 699 USD.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for preset selection. At 1080p, all presets exceed 200 FPS, with Low at 449, Medium at 332.9, High at 286.8, and Ultra at 208. This means even the highest quality setting is viable for high-refresh displays. At 1440p, the range is 133.1 (Ultra) to 282.5 (Low), with High at 180.1 and Medium at 212.3. Ultra at 1440p still delivers 133.1 FPS, which is strong. At 4K, the situation changes: Ultra drops to 70.5 FPS, High to 95.5, Medium to 113, and Low to 146.1. For a balance between visual quality and frame rate, the data suggests Medium at 4K, as it provides 113 FPS—a significant improvement over High's 95.5 and Ultra's 70.5. For 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is recommended because it maintains high FPS while offering the best quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 95.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 146.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 113 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 70.5 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 180.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 282.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 212.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 133.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 286.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 449 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 332.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 208 |

The data shows a consistent ordering: Low > Medium > High > Ultra at every resolution. The spread between Low and Ultra is substantial. At 1080p, the values range from 208 to 449; at 1440p, from 133.1 to 282.5; and at 4K, from 70.5 to 146.1. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU can still push high frame rates at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 531 out of 1702 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of the field. The CPU is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 80th percentile. The CPU's average benchmark score is 28631, with its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600, scoring 28654 (a 0.1% difference). The GPU's average score is 35787, with the AMD Radeon Pro Duo at 35860 (a 0.2% difference). These close margins indicate that the components are well-matched and competitive within their respective tiers. The high percentile rankings for both parts suggest that this pairing is capable of delivering strong performance in Barony, as reflected in the measured FPS.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has 32 MB of L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 19087 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2694 in single-core, along with 8083 in Geekbench multi-core and 1672 in single-core. These numbers indicate strong multi-threaded performance, but for a roguelike like Barony, single-thread performance is often more critical. The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 449, which is exceptionally high, suggesting the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The CPU's average benchmark score of 28631 places it in the 85th percentile, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600, is only 0.1% away. This shows that the 3700X is a capable processor for this game, able to feed the GPU with high frame rates when the resolution is low.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts. For High settings, the average FPS drops from 286.8 at 1080p to 180.1 at 1440p and 95.5 at 4K. For Low settings, the drop is from 449 to 282.5 to 146.1. For Medium, from 332.9 to 212.3 to 113. For Ultra, from 208 to 133.1 to 70.5. The pattern is consistent: each step up in resolution reduces FPS, and the absolute values decrease as settings increase. The scaling indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution rises, while the CPU's high frame-rate capability at 1080p shows it can keep up with the GPU's output. At 1080p Low, the 449 FPS result is the highest measured, demonstrating that the CPU is not holding back the system at lower resolutions. As resolution climbs, the GPU's workload grows, and the FPS drops accordingly, confirming that the RTX 3080 is the dominant constraint at 4K.