Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Barony, a roguelike title from 2015. Benchmark data shows this pairing ranks 443rd out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the top 26% of all configurations. The measured frame rates are extraordinarily high across all resolutions, with the weakest result still being a playable 72.1 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. This system is clearly overqualified for the game's demands, making it a top-tier choice for players who want maximum frame rates or plan to use heavy graphical mods.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Barony with this hardware?

A: The data shows 1440p High delivers 189.1 FPS, which is well above the 144Hz refresh rate most high-end monitors support. 4K High still produces 97.3 FPS, so players with 4K displays can enjoy smooth gameplay without compromising visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G scores 25626 on average, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U but 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U. The data indicates the 5700G sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, showing strong multi-threaded performance for a desktop processor.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4070 scores 37283 on average and ranks in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. It trails the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 by 0.6% but beats the AMD Radeon RX 5300M by 2.5%. Its PassMark G3D score of 26927 confirms strong DirectX performance.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Barony?

A: Yes. At 4K Ultra settings, the system averages 72.1 FPS, which is playable. Lowering to 4K High raises this to 97.3 FPS, and 4K Low reaches 152.3 FPS. The 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM provides ample memory headroom for high-resolution textures.

Q: What is the limiting factor at 1080p resolution?

A: At 1080p, the CPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The GPU produces 470.1 FPS at Low settings, but this is constrained by the processor's single-thread performance of 899 in 3DMark and 2930 in Cinebench R23. The frame rates are still extraordinarily high, but CPU limits become evident.

Q: Does this game benefit from the CPU's integrated graphics?

A: No. The Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics in the 5700G is irrelevant when a discrete RTX 4070 is installed. The system uses the dedicated GPU for rendering, and the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power for the game's logic.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the data shows that even Ultra settings produce 213.8 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most gaming monitors. There is no practical reason to drop below High settings at this resolution, as the difference between High (299.6 FPS) and Low (470.1 FPS) is imperceptible on standard displays.

At 1440p, High settings deliver 189.1 FPS, while Medium provides 218.1 FPS. The 29 FPS difference between these presets is noticeable on high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual quality trade-off may not justify it. The data suggests High is the sweet spot for 1440p, offering a balance between frame rate and image quality. Ultra at 1440p drops to 137 FPS, which is still smooth but represents a 52 FPS penalty over High.

For 4K resolution, High settings produce 97.3 FPS, which is ideal for 60Hz displays and acceptable for 120Hz panels. Medium yields 117.7 FPS, a 20% improvement, while Ultra drops to 72.1 FPS. The recommendation is High for 4K, as it provides the best combination of visual fidelity and frame rate. Low settings at 4K (152.3 FPS) are unnecessary unless the player prioritizes maximum frame rates above all else.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G brings 8 cores and 16 threads to this configuration, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosting up to 4.60 GHz. This Zen 3 architecture processor, built on TSMC's 7 nm process, delivers strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20755. The data indicates this CPU is well-suited for Barony, which relies on consistent frame pacing rather than extreme single-thread performance.

The processor's single-thread capabilities, measured at 2930 in Cinebench R23 and 899 in 3DMark, prove sufficient for the game's logic and AI calculations. At lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU becomes the limiting factor, as evidenced by the diminishing returns between Low (470.1 FPS) and Medium (349.2 FPS) settings. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide adequate bandwidth for game data, though the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is modest by modern standards.

The 5700G's 65W TDP and unlocked multiplier make it an efficient choice for this build. Its benchmark scores show it performs comparably to the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which scores 25706, and the Intel Xeon D-2752TER at 25532. The CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile of all processors, confirming it is a robust choice for gaming workloads, even if it is not the absolute fastest option available.

How This Combo Ranks

This CPU-GPU combination ranks 443rd out of 1702 tested configurations in Barony, placing it in the top 26% of all systems. The ranking reflects the excellent balance between the Ryzen 7 5700G and RTX 4070, though the data suggests the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing.

The RTX 4070's 81st percentile GPU ranking exceeds the CPU's 83rd percentile, indicating the graphics card contributes more to the overall gaming experience. The 443rd rank places this combo ahead of the majority of systems, with only 442 configurations performing better. This is particularly impressive given that Barony is not a graphically demanding title, allowing the RTX 4070's power to be fully utilized.

The rank demonstrates that this combination is well-matched for high-refresh-rate gaming. The system's ability to maintain over 200 FPS at 1080p and nearly 190 FPS at 1440p puts it in the upper echelon of gaming rigs. The data shows that users would need to spend significantly more on a higher-tier CPU and GPU combination to achieve substantially better results in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the dominant component in this configuration, featuring 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. Its Ada Lovelace architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process, delivers 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and 5888 shading units provide substantial rendering capability for Barony's voxel-based graphics.

The GPU's 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, ensuring no texture loading stutters even at 4K resolution. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz with a 21 Gbps effective data rate, providing fast access to game assets. The 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs and a PassMark G3D score of 26927 confirm the RTX 4070's strong performance in DirectX workloads.

At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The data shows a clear progression from 1080p to 4K, with the GPU's workload increasing proportionally. The RTX 4070's 200W TDP and dual-slot design keep thermals manageable, while its PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensures adequate bandwidth for data transfer. The GPU's performance relative to rivals, such as being 2.5% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5300M, confirms it is a solid mid-range to high-end option.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p resolution, the RTX 4070 produces extraordinary frame rates. Low settings average 470.1 FPS, Medium reaches 349.2 FPS, High delivers 299.6 FPS, and Ultra maintains 213.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that the GPU is not stressed at this resolution, with the CPU likely becoming the bottleneck at lower settings.

Stepping up to 1440p, the performance remains exceptionally high. Low settings hit 295.9 FPS, Medium achieves 218.1 FPS, High produces 189.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 137 FPS. The 1440p results show a more balanced load between CPU and GPU, with the frame rates still far exceeding the requirements of most gaming monitors.

At 4K resolution, the GPU's workload increases significantly. Low settings average 152.3 FPS, Medium reaches 117.7 FPS, High delivers 97.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 72.1 FPS. Even at the most demanding settings, the system maintains playable frame rates, though the 45 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K demonstrates the game's scaling with graphical complexity.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the system's performance characteristics. At High settings, the drop from 299.6 FPS at 1080p to 189.1 FPS at 1440p represents a 37% reduction, while the drop to 97.3 FPS at 4K is a 68% reduction from 1080p. These percentages indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with pixel count.

For Low settings, the scaling is more pronounced: 470.1 FPS at 1080p drops to 295.9 FPS at 1440p (37% reduction) and 152.3 FPS at 4K (68% reduction). This consistent scaling pattern across settings suggests the GPU is well-utilized at all resolutions, with the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM preventing any memory-related bottlenecks.

The data shows that the system is CPU-limited at 1080p, where the frame rates exceed 300 FPS even at High settings. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, with performance scaling predictably with resolution. This analysis indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700G and RTX 4070 combination is perfectly balanced for 1440p gaming, offering near-maximum frame rates without excessive GPU load. For 4K, the system delivers excellent performance for a game of Barony's graphical complexity, though users seeking 144Hz at 4K would need to reduce settings to Medium or Low.