Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 pairing delivers an exceptionally strong showing in Barony, with the measured data indicating that the game is highly scalable across resolutions and settings. The combination ranks 774th out of 1702 tested hardware combos in this title, placing it in the upper half of all systems. Benchmark results show that this setup is capable of delivering high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while remaining comfortably playable at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the system pushes an average of 387.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that figure to 242.1 FPS, a reduction of roughly 37%. At 4K, the Low preset yields 130.9 FPS, which is about 46% lower than the 1440p result and 66% lower than 1080p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises, which is typical for a roguelike with relatively modest CPU demands.

The scaling behavior changes when looking at higher settings. At Ultra, the 1080p average is 179.7 FPS, 1440p drops to 110.3 FPS, and 4K falls to 57.6 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 39%, and from 1440p to 4K it is roughly 48%. This shows that the RTX 3070’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed more heavily at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate approaches the lower bounds of smooth playability.

What the data suggests is that at 1080p, the CPU has more headroom, as even Ultra settings remain well above 170 FPS. At 4K, the GPU workload dominates, and the difference between Low and Ultra settings becomes massive: 130.9 FPS versus 57.6 FPS. For players targeting a locked 60 FPS at 4K, the High preset at 80.3 FPS provides a comfortable margin, while Ultra requires a tolerance for sub-60 averages.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 (Cezanne) part built on a 7 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost up to 4.60 GHz, and it carries 16 MB of L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2916 in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 24303 and a single-thread score of 3296. These figures place the CPU in the 84th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 27220.

The nearest rivals in CPU performance are the Intel Core i9-9900K with an average score of 27043, the Intel Core i7-12700H at 27006, the Intel Core i7-1370P at 26991, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 26909. The Ryzen 7 5700 leads all of these by a small margin, with deltaPct values of 0.7, 0.8, 0.8, and 1.2 percent respectively. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck in Barony, as even at 1080p Low, where the game is most CPU-sensitive, the system achieves 387.1 FPS.

The 3DMark thread scaling results show strong multi-threaded performance: 6628 in the 16-thread test and 6617 in the max-thread test, but only 901 in single-thread and 1762 in 2-thread. This suggests that while the CPU has ample multi-threading capability, single-thread performance is adequate but not exceptional. In a roguelike context, where game logic and procedural generation may rely on single-threaded performance, the 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost help maintain high frame rates. The 65 TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this workload.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture using an 8 nm process from Samsung, with 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. It features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs, alongside 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores. The GPU has a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz effectively delivering 14 Gbps. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory operates on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Passmark G3D testing, the RTX 3070 scores 22214, placing it in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 28238. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro S7150 with an average score of 28409 and a deltaPct of -0.6, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT at 27985 with a deltaPct of 0.9, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti at 27956 with a deltaPct of 1, and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X at 28541 with a deltaPct of -1.1. The RTX 3070 sits in the middle of this group, slightly behind the FirePro and R9 M295X but ahead of the RX 6600 XT and GTX 980 Ti.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU’s capabilities clearly. At 1080p Ultra, the RTX 3070 produces 179.7 FPS, which is more than enough for high refresh rate displays. At 1440p Ultra, the 110.3 FPS average is still excellent. The 4K Ultra result of 57.6 FPS is the only scenario where the GPU struggles to maintain 60 FPS, indicating that the 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are near their limits at that resolution with maximum settings. The DirectX 12 score of 85 in Passmark and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162 suggest the GPU is well-optimized for modern APIs.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS is 247, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to the RX 6600 XT in GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 28238, which is 0.9% higher than the RX 6600 XT’s score of 27985.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 faster than the Intel Core i9-9900K?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which is 0.7% higher than the i9-9900K’s score of 27043.

Q: What is the FPS at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 96.9, which provides a smooth experience for 4K gaming.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: No, the measured average FPS at 4K Ultra is 57.6, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 2916 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 901 in 3DMark single-thread testing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 387.1 FPS on Low, 289.2 FPS on Medium, 247 FPS on High, and 179.7 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a consistent scaling pattern, with Ultra being roughly 54% lower than Low.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 242.1 FPS on Low, 183.6 FPS on Medium, 154.9 FPS on High, and 110.3 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant but expected, with Ultra being about 39% lower than Low.

At 3840x2160, the results are 130.9 FPS on Low, 96.9 FPS on Medium, 80.3 FPS on High, and 57.6 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only scenario below 60 FPS, making it the most demanding configuration in the data set.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p offers an extraordinary 387.1 FPS, which is far beyond what any display can utilize. The Medium preset at 1080p with 289.2 FPS is a more balanced choice for competitive play, while High at 247 FPS still provides a massive headroom.

At 1440p, the High preset at 154.9 FPS is the sweet spot, delivering excellent visual quality with no compromise on smoothness. The Ultra preset at 110.3 FPS is also viable for those who prefer maximum detail, as it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

For 4K users, the High preset at 80.3 FPS is the recommended option, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining good visuals. The Medium preset at 96.9 FPS is an alternative for those who want higher frame rates, while Ultra at 57.6 FPS should only be considered if a variable refresh rate display is available to mitigate the sub-60 dips. The Low preset at 130.9 FPS is the best choice for players who prioritize frame rate above all else at 4K.