Barony

# Barony with AMD Ryzen 7 3700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Barony, a 2015 roguelike that proves remarkably scalable across resolutions and settings. The measured data shows this combination ranks 683rd out of 3,717 tested combos, placing it in the top 18.4% of all configurations. Across the 12 measured data points spanning three resolutions and four quality presets, the average frame rates range from 79 FPS at 4K Ultra to 495 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that neither component becomes a bottleneck until the most demanding settings are enabled.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior reveals a system that remains highly capable at every tested resolution, with performance degradation following a predictable pattern as pixel count increases. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 333 FPS to 210 FPS, a 37% reduction. The subsequent step from 1440p to 4K at High settings brings another 48% decline, landing at 110 FPS. This scaling pattern suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER's rendering throughput—not the CPU—is becoming the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops roughly in proportion to the pixel count increase.

At Low settings, the scaling story shifts dramatically. The 1080p Low result of 495 FPS drops to 329 FPS at 1440p (a 34% reduction) and then to 172 FPS at 4K (a 48% reduction from 1440p). The fact that 1080p Low reaches nearly 500 FPS indicates the Ryzen 7 3700X's 8 cores and 16 threads are capable of feeding the GPU at extremely high frame rates in this roguelike, which is not typically a heavily threaded workload. However, the 4K Low figure of 172 FPS being substantially lower than the 1440p Low figure of 329 FPS shows that even at minimal settings, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth—12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus providing 504.2 GB/s—become the constraining factor at 4K.

The Medium preset provides the only complete min/max data in the measured set, offering insight into frame time consistency. At 4K Medium, the average is 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 and maximum of 147, indicating a tight 30% spread between worst and best frames. At 1440p Medium, the average climbs to 245 FPS with a range of 208 to 282, showing similar relative consistency. The 1080p Medium result of 388 FPS (min 330, max 446) maintains this pattern. This consistency across resolutions suggests stable frame pacing and no thermal or power throttling issues at any tested configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all three resolutions, though the choice depends heavily on the target display refresh rate. At 4K, Medium delivers 128 FPS average, which exceeds the 110 FPS High result and comes close to the 172 FPS Low figure. The combination of 128 FPS with a 109 FPS minimum means that even the worst frames remain above standard 60 Hz refresh rates, making 4K Medium the recommended preset for users prioritizing visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 210 FPS average is the standout recommendation. It provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium's 245 FPS while still maintaining frame rates well above 144 Hz refresh thresholds. The Ultra preset at 151 FPS remains playable but offers diminishing returns; the 59 FPS gap between High and Ultra at 1440p represents a significant performance cost for what is typically a marginal visual improvement in a roguelike's stylized graphics.

At 1080p, the data suggests that even Ultra settings at 239 FPS average are far beyond what most displays can show, making the choice between presets largely academic. The Medium preset's 388 FPS (min 330) and High's 333 FPS both provide enormous headroom, while Low's 495 FPS is only relevant for competitive play on extreme refresh rate monitors. For most 1080p users, High represents the best measured trade-off, delivering 333 FPS while avoiding the frame rate ceiling that might be imposed by CPU limitations at Lower settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant performance driver in this configuration, particularly as resolution increases. With a boost clock of 2475 MHz and a base clock of 1980 MHz, the AD104 chip's 7,168 shading units produce a measured FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for Barony's demands even at 4K Ultra, where the average frame rate of 79 FPS indicates the render load is substantial but manageable.

The GPU's benchmark positioning places it at the 83rd percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43,223. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (delta of -0.1%), the GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (delta of -0.1%), and the Quadro M6000 (delta of -0.2%). The RTX 4090 Mobile sits 1% higher in average score, showing that the RTX 4070 SUPER is competitive with laptop flagship parts while being a desktop-class solution.

The GPU role becomes more pronounced at 4K, where the frame rate scaling from Low (172 FPS) to Ultra (79 FPS) represents a 54% reduction. This steep drop indicates that the GPU's compute units and memory subsystem are fully engaged at 4K, whereas at 1080p the scaling from Low (495 FPS) to Ultra (239 FPS) is a 52% reduction but starts from a much higher baseline. The 80 ROPS and 224 texture mapping units handle Barony's rendering efficiently, though the pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s become limiting factors at 4K Ultra's heavier shader load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 SUPER with the Ryzen 7 3700X produces extraordinary frame rates across all settings. Low averages 495 FPS, Medium 388 FPS (minimum 330, maximum 446), High 333 FPS, and Ultra 239 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 256 FPS spread, with each preset step reducing performance by roughly 20-30%. The Medium preset's minimum of 330 FPS ensures that even the most demanding scenes remain far above any display's refresh rate capability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. Low averages 329 FPS, Medium 245 FPS (minimum 208, maximum 282), High 210 FPS, and Ultra 151 FPS. The 1440p results show a 178 FPS spread between Low and Ultra, with the Ultra preset still exceeding 144 Hz refresh rates. The Medium preset's 208 FPS minimum indicates that frame drops are minimal even during complex roguelike scenarios with numerous entities on screen.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more stratified. Low averages 172 FPS, Medium 128 FPS (minimum 109, maximum 147), High 110 FPS, and Ultra 79 FPS. The 4K results show a 93 FPS spread between Low and Ultra, with Ultra being the only preset that drops below 100 FPS average. The Medium preset's 109 FPS minimum is notable, as it shows that even at 4K, the configuration maintains frame rates above 100 FPS for the majority of gameplay, with only Ultra settings pushing the system to its limits.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 683rd out of 3,717 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 81.6th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the system's ability to deliver high frame rates across all tested settings, though it does not reach the top tier of performance. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 34,260, and the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking with an average score of 43,223, combine to place this combo in the upper quintile of all tested pairings.

The combo's ranking relative to its component parts suggests that Barony is not particularly demanding on either component, allowing the system to perform above what its individual scores might predict. The CPU's nearest rivals—the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (0.1% higher), AMD EPYC 4244P (0.1% higher), and Intel Core i5-13450HX (0.2% lower)—all show minimal score differences, indicating that the Ryzen 7 3700X sits in a tightly competitive performance band. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals show deltas of less than 1%, with the RTX 5050 Mobile matching the 4070 SUPER's performance within 0.1%.

The rank of 683 out of 3,717 places this combo ahead of roughly 3,000 other configurations, though it does not crack the top 500. This suggests that while the hardware is capable of excellent performance in Barony, there are many higher-end combos that achieve even more extreme frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions and settings where CPU limitations become relevant.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo in Barony?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 495 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS or higher at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the 4K Ultra preset averages 79 FPS, which is above 60 FPS, though it is the only measured configuration that drops below 100 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival GPU in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER scores 43,223 on average, which is 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and 0.1% lower than the RTX 5050 Mobile, while being 0.2% higher than the Quadro M6000.

Q: What is the frame rate range at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The 1440p Medium preset averages 245 FPS with a minimum of 208 FPS and a maximum of 282 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested configurations in Barony?

A: The combo ranks 683rd out of 3,717 tested combinations, placing it in the top 18.4% of all configurations.

Q: How much does the average FPS drop when moving from 1080p High to 4K High?

A: The average FPS drops from 333 FPS at 1080p High to 110 FPS at 4K High, a reduction of 223 FPS or approximately 67%.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X plays a critical supporting role in this configuration, providing sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 SUPER at most measured settings. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture (7 nm process, TSMC foundry), the CPU's base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz deliver single-core performance that is adequate for Barony's game logic and entity management. The CPU's 32 MB L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core help maintain smooth frame delivery during complex roguelike scenes with many procedurally generated elements.

The CPU's benchmark results show a balanced profile. Its Geekbench multi-core score of 8,899 and single-core score of 1,593 indicate solid performance for a 2019-era processor. The PassMark multi-thread score of 22,458 and single-thread score of 2,656 further confirm this positioning. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all processors means it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database, though it is not a top-tier part by modern standards.

The CPU's role becomes most apparent at 1080p Low settings, where the 495 FPS result approaches the limits of what the Ryzen 7 3700X can feed to the GPU. At this setting, the GPU's workload is minimal, and the CPU's per-core performance—measured at 204 in Cinebench R15 single-core and 2,092 in multi-core—determines the maximum achievable frame rate. The fact that 1080p Low achieves 495 FPS suggests the CPU is capable of processing game logic at very high rates, though the 1080p Ultra result of 239 FPS indicates that even at lower resolutions, the GPU still handles the majority of the rendering work.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (0.1% higher average score), AMD EPYC 4244P (0.1% higher), and Intel Core i5-13450HX (0.2% lower). These minimal deltas show that the Ryzen 7 3700X remains competitive with much newer processors in synthetic benchmarks, though its real-world gaming performance in Barony is complemented by the RTX 4070 SUPER's strong rendering capabilities. The CPU's 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game's requirements, and the 16 threads provide ample headroom for any background tasks during gameplay.