Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Barony, a roguelike title from 2015. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the combination never dips below 69.6 frames per second, indicating a system that is more than capable of handling this game's demands. The data reveals a clear performance hierarchy driven by both resolution and graphical settings, with the most interesting insights emerging from how the frame rate scales between 1080p and 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep and predictable drop as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that drop varies significantly depending on the quality preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 470.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 299 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 36.5%. Pushing further to 3840x2160 brings the average down to 152.6 FPS, which represents a 67.6% decline from the 1080p figure. This pattern suggests that at lower settings, the system is heavily bottlenecked by the CPU, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly.

The scaling behavior changes notably at Ultra settings. Here, the average FPS drops from 213.4 at 1080p to 134.8 at 1440p, a 36.8% reduction, and then to 69.6 at 4K, a 67.4% decline from the 1080p baseline. While the percentage drops are similar to Low settings, the absolute values are much lower, indicating that the GPU is becoming a more significant limiting factor at higher fidelity. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate is nearly half of what it is at 1080p Ultra, which is a classic sign of pixel-pushing stress on the graphics card.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference is 257.4 FPS (470.8 vs 213.4). At 1440p, that gap narrows to 164.2 FPS (299 vs 134.8). At 4K, the gap shrinks further to 83 FPS (152.6 vs 69.6). This convergence at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as pixel count rises, while at 1080p the CPU's ability to feed frames is the primary limiter. The data indicates that for smooth 4K gameplay, users will need to compromise on settings, but even at Ultra, the 69.6 FPS average remains playable.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 1702 tested CPU and GPU combinations for Barony, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 415. This places it in the top 24.4% of all tested systems, a strong showing for a mid-range desktop setup. The combo's performance is consistent with the individual component benchmarks, as both parts sit in the upper quartile of their respective categories.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 27220 places it at the 84th percentile among all processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27043 with a deltaPct of 0.7% — a negligible difference that effectively puts them on par. The Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Core i7-1370P are similarly close, with scores of 27006 and 26991 respectively, both showing a 0.8% delta. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 trails slightly at 26909 with a 1.2% delta. This cluster of competitors confirms that the Ryzen 7 5700 delivers performance comparable to several higher-tier Intel parts.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 achieves an average benchmark score of 37283, landing at the 81st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37507 with a negative deltaPct of -0.6%, meaning the AMD card is marginally ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A and RTX 4080 Mobile both outscore the desktop RTX 4070 by 1.9% and 2.2% respectively, which is a surprising result given the 4080 Mobile's higher tier. The AMD Radeon RX 5300M sits 2.5% behind. These benchmark scores suggest that while the RTX 4070 is not the fastest GPU available, its combination with the Ryzen 7 5700 produces a well-balanced system that ranks respectably in this specific game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1920 MHz and boosts up to 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz for an effective 21 Gbps. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

In Barony, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important as resolution and settings rise. At 1080p Low, the RTX 4070 is largely underutilized, as evidenced by the 470.8 FPS average that far exceeds typical display refresh rates. The GPU's raw compute capabilities, measured at 29.15 TFLOPS for FP32, are more than sufficient for this roguelike's modest graphical demands. The pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s help explain why the card handles 4K Ultra at 69.6 FPS — a respectable result for a game of this era.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is ample for Barony, which is not a VRAM-intensive title. The GDDR6X memory type and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that texture streaming and memory bandwidth are never bottlenecks, even at 4K with High or Ultra settings. The GPU's 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with a PassMark G3D score of 26927, confirms that this is a solid mid-range performer that punches above its weight in this game. The RTX 4070's end-of-life production status and 599 USD launch MSRP position it as a previous-generation part that still delivers strong results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 470.8 FPS, while Medium reaches 350.7 FPS. High settings drop to 301.6 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a robust 213.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combination is rarely stressed, with even the most demanding preset delivering well over 200 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 299 FPS, Medium hits 221.6 FPS, and High manages 191.4 FPS. Ultra settings produce 134.8 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction of roughly 36-38% across all settings, indicating a balanced load distribution between CPU and GPU.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings still deliver a strong 152.6 FPS, but Medium drops to 116.6 FPS. High settings average 97.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 69.6 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that while the RTX 4070 can handle 4K gaming, users seeking 60+ FPS at Ultra will need to accept the 69.6 FPS average, which is adequate for most gameplay scenarios. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a steady decline of roughly 25-30 FPS per step, highlighting the GPU's scaling behavior under increasing load.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 architecture processor built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 16 MB of L3 cache, combined with 512 KB of L2 cache per core, provides solid performance for gaming workloads. The CPU's 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth make it a power-efficient choice for a desktop system.

In Barony, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p and Low settings, where the frame rate reaches 470.8 FPS. This figure suggests that the game's logic and physics are well-handled by the 8-core processor, which scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2916 in single-core tests. The PassMark multithread score of 24303 and single-thread score of 3296 further confirm the CPU's capability to feed the GPU with data.

At 4K Ultra, the CPU's contribution is less critical, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck. However, the Ryzen 7 5700's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27220, ensures that it does not hold back the RTX 4070 in any scenario. The near-identical performance to the Intel Core i9-9900K (0.7% delta) means that this CPU delivers last-generation flagship-level performance at a lower price point. The 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock provide sufficient single-thread performance for Barony's gameplay mechanics, while the 16 threads handle any background tasks without impacting frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 470.8 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: The RTX 4070 scores 37283, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, putting the AMD card 0.6% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A and RTX 4080 Mobile are 1.9% and 2.2% ahead respectively, while the AMD Radeon RX 5300M trails by 2.5%.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 213.4 at 1920x1080 to 69.6 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 67.4%.

Q: Where does this CPU+GPU combo rank among all tested combinations in Barony?

A: The combo ranks 415 out of 1702 tested combinations, placing it in the top 24.4% of all systems tested.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4070 have and what type is it?

A: The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's performance gap to its closest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 scores 27220, while the Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27043, a delta of only 0.7% — effectively a statistical tie.