Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing delivers a remarkably capable Barony experience, with the data showing that the primary bottleneck shifts decisively based on resolution. At 1080p, the combination produces frame rates well beyond the bounds of smooth gameplay, while at 4K, it settles into a playable but demanding range. The measured results indicate that this combo is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p monitors, with 4K requiring a settings compromise to maintain fluid motion.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the GPU as the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. At Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 133.2 at 1920x1080 to 82 at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 38%, and then plummets to 41.8 at 3840x2160, which is a further 49% drop. This pattern, where the 1440p to 4K transition nearly halves performance, is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario, as the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth struggle to feed the massive pixel count of 4K.

The scaling at lower settings is equally telling. At Low settings, the transition from 1080p (287.4 FPS) to 1440p (184.1 FPS) shows a 36% reduction, and then to 4K (95 FPS) another 48% reduction. This consistent halving of performance at each step up in resolution, regardless of preset, confirms that the graphics card, not the processor, is the wall. The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU’s 16 threads can push the frame rate to nearly 300 FPS, but the GPU cannot maintain that pace when pixel count quadruples, even with the lowered graphical load.

The gap between High and Ultra settings widens dramatically with resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 52.1 FPS (185.3 vs 133.2), but at 4K, the gap shrinks to 17.9 FPS (59.7 vs 41.8). This compression indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that the extra workload from Ultra settings (likely more shadows and post-processing) has a proportionally smaller impact on the absolute frame rate, as the card is already near its limit. The takeaway is clear: this combo is optimized for 1440p and below, where the CPU can stretch its legs and the GPU maintains a comfortable lead over the 60 FPS threshold at most presets.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to Medium as the sweet spot, especially for 4K. At 3840x2160, Medium delivers 70.4 FPS, which is 17.9% higher than High’s 59.7 FPS and a massive 68.4% higher than Ultra’s 41.8 FPS. The jump from Low (95 FPS) to Medium (70.4 FPS) at 4K costs 25.9% performance, but the visual fidelity gain is typically worth it, as Low often strips out essential lighting and texture detail in a roguelike where visual clarity is crucial for spotting threats.

At 2560x1440, High is the recommended preset, delivering 116.4 FPS. This is comfortably above the 100 FPS mark for smooth gameplay, and it is only 15.9% slower than Medium’s 134.9 FPS. Pushing to Ultra drops the frame rate to 82 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices the headroom needed for demanding scenes. For 1920x1080, the choice is more flexible: High delivers 185.3 FPS, while Ultra provides 133.2 FPS. Given that both are far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors, Ultra is a viable choice for maximum visual quality, but High is the safer recommendation for maintaining a consistent, tear-free experience on a 144Hz display.

The data strongly advises against Ultra at 4K, as the 41.8 FPS average is below the standard 60 FPS target and would result in noticeable stutter. The Low preset, while offering 95 FPS at 4K, is not recommended for this game due to the potential loss of visual information. The optimal strategy is to use Medium at 4K, High at 1440p, and High or Ultra at 1080p, depending on the user’s preference for visual fidelity over raw frame rate.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER is the definitive performance governor in this pairing, and its specifications explain the measured results. With a boost clock of 1650 MHz and 2176 shading units, the card delivers a theoretical FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS. This is a modest figure by modern standards, and the data shows it is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but insufficient for high-refresh 4K. The 8 GB of VRAM is adequate for Barony’s textures at 1440p and below, but the 41.8 FPS at 4K Ultra suggests memory bandwidth is a limiting factor, as the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is taxed heavily by the 3840x2160 resolution.

The GPU’s benchmark scores corroborate its mid-range positioning. Its Passmark G3D score of 16462 places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which scores only 0.5% higher with an average score of 19680. This tight grouping indicates that the 2060 SUPER is a well-balanced card that trades blows with its more expensive sibling. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 87670 and Vulkan score of 83503 further suggest that the card is capable of handling modern APIs, which Barony likely uses for its rendering.

The data shows that the GPU’s role is to provide a stable foundation for the CPU. At 1080p Low, the 287.4 FPS figure is likely close to the CPU’s maximum frame generation capability, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the sole bottleneck, as the CPU’s 16 threads would be idle waiting for the graphics card to finish rendering each frame. The 12 nm TU106 chip, with its 10,800 million transistors, is an older design, but its performance profile remains relevant for this game’s demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset offers a clear picture of performance across all presets.

1920x1080: Low settings yield an average of 287.4 FPS, Medium 214.4 FPS, High 185.3 FPS, and Ultra 133.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 53.6% reduction, showing that the CPU can maintain very high frame rates, but the GPU’s workload increases substantially with each preset.

2560x1440: Low averages 184.1 FPS, Medium 134.9 FPS, High 116.4 FPS, and Ultra 82 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 35.9% drop at Low, but only a 38.4% drop at Ultra, indicating the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck.

3840x2160: Low averages 95 FPS, Medium 70.4 FPS, High 59.7 FPS, and Ultra 41.8 FPS. At this resolution, only Low and Medium clear the 60 FPS threshold, and even Low, which is the least demanding preset, shows a 66.9% reduction compared to its 1080p counterpart.

The data reveals that the Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration where the average frame rate falls below 50 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth play. All other 4K presets, including High, are playable, but the margin for error is thin. The 1440p results are all above 80 FPS, and the 1080p results are all above 130 FPS, making this combo a solid choice for high-refresh gaming at those resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1183 out of 1702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 69th percentile. This is a surprisingly strong showing for a mid-range CPU and a last-generation GPU, indicating that Barony is not a particularly demanding title. The ranking suggests that while there are faster combos, this pairing is well above the median and will not struggle with the game’s core mechanics.

The CPU’s individual performance is a key contributor to this rank. The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, putting it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27043 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Core i7-12700H, which scores 27006 (0.8% higher). This shows that the 5700 is a highly capable processor that punches above its weight class, providing the raw multi-threaded power needed for a roguelike with complex procedural generation.

The GPU’s rank is more modest, at the 63rd percentile, but its average score of 19774 is only 0.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN. This suggests that the GPU is not the weak link in this combo; rather, the combo’s overall rank is a reflection of the balanced pairing. In the context of all 1702 combos, the 1183rd position is respectable, and the measured FPS data confirms that this ranking translates to a playable experience at most settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, plays a supporting role that becomes more prominent at lower resolutions. The CPU’s base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz, combined with a 16 MB L3 cache, provide ample processing power for Barony’s AI and game logic. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and single-core score of 2916 indicate strong all-around performance, though the single-core result is less impressive, suggesting that the game’s main thread might not be fully optimized.

The data shows that the CPU’s influence on frame rate is most evident at 1080p Low, where the 287.4 FPS result likely approaches the CPU’s maximum output. At this setting, the GPU is not the bottleneck, and the 16 threads are able to feed the graphics card as fast as it can draw frames. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU’s workload grows, and the CPU’s role diminishes. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 and max-thread score of 6617 show that the CPU scales well across all cores, which is beneficial for a game that may spawn many entities.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node (TSMC) make it an efficient choice, and its 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it is not holding back the GPU in most scenarios. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, is only 0.7% faster on average, indicating that the 5700 offers near-flagship performance for a fraction of the power draw. In this pairing, the CPU is a silent partner, ensuring that the GPU is the sole limiting factor at 4K, while allowing the system to reach very high frame rates at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve in Barony?

A: The highest measured average is 287.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Barony?

A: Yes, but only at Low (95 FPS) or Medium (70.4 FPS) settings. High settings drop to 59.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41.8 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in the data?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN’s average score of 19706.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking among all tested CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27220.

Q: Which settings preset offers the largest performance gap?

A: The gap between Low and Ultra is largest at 1080p, where the difference is 154.2 FPS (287.4 vs 133.2).

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested hardware combinations?

A: It ranks 1183 out of 1702 combos, placing it in the 69th percentile for Barony performance.