Barony

# Barony with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Barony, a roguelike title that clearly favors raw GPU throughput. The measured data shows this combo ranks 316th out of 3,717 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.5% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong result, though not a top-tier one, indicating that the pairing performs well above average but leaves some performance on the table relative to the absolute fastest configurations. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 2550 MHz boost clock provide ample headroom for this game's demands, while the 5700G's 8-core/16-thread Zen 3 architecture ensures the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 316 out of 3,717 tested combinations places it in the 91.5th percentile of all systems evaluated for Barony. This is a respectable position, indicating that the pairing delivers performance well above the median tested configuration. The ranking reflects the RTX 4080 SUPER's strong overall standing — the GPU sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs — combined with the 5700G's solid 79th percentile among all CPUs. However, the gap between the combo's rank and the top of the field suggests that other pairings, likely with higher-end CPUs, extract more performance from this GPU in Barony's specific workload.

The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce this interpretation. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 5700G scores 12,830.5 points, while its single-core score is 1,494. In 3DMark's multi-threaded tests, it achieves 6,629 with 16 threads and 5,648 with 8 threads. These numbers indicate a capable mid-range processor that can feed a high-end GPU in most scenarios. The nearest CPU rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K (0.2% slower), AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (0.4% faster), Intel Core i5-14400T (0.4% slower), and Intel Core i7-1370P (0.6% faster). This tight clustering shows the 5700G performs essentially on par with several comparable processors from different generations and market segments.

For the GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (0.1% slower), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% slower), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.7% slower), and AMD Radeon 8060S (2.8% slower). The tiny deltas between these scores indicate that the RTX 4080 SUPER is operating at the upper edge of its performance class, with only marginal differences separating it from its closest competitors. In Barony, this translates to the combo ranking where it does — strong, but not dominant.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Barony. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for this roguelike's texture and geometry demands. The GPU's 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation units deliver substantial fill rates: 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate. These specifications explain why the GPU can push such high frame rates even at 4K resolution.

The GPU's clock behavior is straightforward: a base clock of 2295 MHz and boost clock of 2550 MHz. In practice, the boost clock is the relevant figure for sustained gaming loads, and the data shows this translates to excellent performance. The 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power means the GPU has ample headroom for Barony's rendering requirements, which are modest compared to modern AAA titles. The GPU's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but largely irrelevant for this game, which does not appear to use ray tracing or DLSS-based features based on the measured results.

The GPU's benchmark performance reinforces its capability. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 6,600. In PassMark's G3D test, it achieves 34,245, and its PassMark GPU compute score is 19,822. GeekBench scores are even higher: 219,065 in OpenCL and 260,075 in Vulkan. These numbers place the GPU in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, confirming its high-end status. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for Barony at higher resolutions, where the game can utilize more memory without hitting capacity limits.

FAQ

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER overkill for Barony at 1080p?

A: Yes, substantially. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 597 FPS average, and even at Ultra settings it maintains 273 FPS. The GPU is capable of delivering frame rates far beyond typical display refresh rates at this resolution, making it more suited for 1440p or 4K gaming.

Q: How much performance does the combo lose when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 381 at 1080p to 240 at 1440p and 126 at 4K. This represents a 66.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU becomes more heavily utilized as resolution increases, though it still maintains playable frame rates at all resolutions.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Barony?

A: The data suggests 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo achieves 240 FPS average, which exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors while providing better image quality than 1080p. At 4K High, the 126 FPS average is still smooth but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in Barony?

A: At lower resolutions, CPU limitations become more apparent. The 5700G's 3DMark single-thread score of 899 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,494 indicate modest single-thread performance. This likely caps frame rates at 1080p, where the GPU could otherwise push even higher numbers than the measured 597 FPS at Low settings.

Q: How does the combo handle Ultra settings compared to High?

A: Moving from High to Ultra settings reduces average FPS by approximately 28-33% across all resolutions. At 1080p, it drops from 381 to 273 FPS; at 1440p, from 240 to 172 FPS; and at 4K, from 126 to 90 FPS. The performance hit is consistent, suggesting the additional settings are GPU-intensive.

Q: Is the 5700G's integrated graphics relevant for this pairing?

A: No. The Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics are completely overshadowed by the discrete RTX 4080 SUPER. The integrated GPU would only be used if the discrete card is removed or disabled, which is not the case in this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 597 FPS, Medium yields 444 FPS (with a minimum of 377 and maximum of 510), High achieves 381 FPS, and Ultra settles at 273 FPS. These numbers indicate that even at the highest settings, the system maintains frame rates well above what most displays can show. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 54.3% reduction in average FPS, reflecting the increasing GPU workload as settings are raised.

Moving to 1440p, the performance remains strong but shows more differentiation between settings. Low settings average 377 FPS, Medium achieves 280 FPS (minimum 238, maximum 322), High delivers 240 FPS, and Ultra drops to 172 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 54.4%, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling. This consistency suggests that both resolutions are similarly GPU-bound, with the CPU not yet becoming the limiting factor.

At 4K, the combo still delivers very playable frame rates. Low settings average 197 FPS, Medium achieves 146 FPS (minimum 124, maximum 168), High maintains 126 FPS, and Ultra drops to 90 FPS. The performance reduction from Low to Ultra is 54.3%, again matching the pattern seen at lower resolutions. The 4K Medium result, with its documented minimum of 124 FPS, shows the system can maintain smooth gameplay even under load, with the minimum staying above 120 FPS.

The Medium settings rows provide the only minimum/maximum data in the measured results. At 1080p Medium, the range spans 377 to 510 FPS, a 133 FPS spread that indicates some scene-to-scene variability. At 1440p Medium, the range is 238 to 322 FPS, a 84 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range narrows to 124 to 168 FPS, a 44 FPS spread. This tightening of the frame time distribution at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently loaded, reducing the impact of CPU-side frame pacing variations.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS follows this progression: 381 at 1080p, 240 at 1440p, and 126 at 4K. This represents a 37.0% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 47.5% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The cumulative drop from 1080p to 4K is 66.9%, meaning the system loses roughly two-thirds of its performance when moving to the highest resolution.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar but slightly more pronounced: 597 at 1080p, 377 at 1440p, and 197 at 4K. The reductions are 36.9% from 1080p to 1440p and 47.7% from 1440p to 4K, for a total drop of 67.0%. This near-identical scaling across settings indicates that resolution is the primary driver of performance changes, with settings having a consistent multiplicative effect regardless of resolution.

The pattern suggests the system is GPU-bound at all resolutions tested. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see smaller performance drops at higher resolutions, as the GPU would have more work per frame while the CPU's workload stays similar. Instead, the consistent ~37% and ~47% reductions between resolution steps align with the pixel count increases: 1440p has 1.78x the pixels of 1080p, and 4K has 2.25x the pixels of 1440p. The observed performance scaling is somewhat better than these pixel count ratios would predict, indicating the GPU has some efficiency headroom at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience at 4K, High settings provide the optimal balance of visual quality and performance. The 126 FPS average at 4K High is smooth and leaves enough headroom for demanding scenes to remain above 100 FPS. Ultra at 4K drops to 90 FPS, which is still playable but approaches the threshold where frame pacing can become noticeable. Medium at 4K, with its 146 FPS average and 124 FPS minimum, is also a strong choice for those who prioritize higher frame rates over visual fidelity.

At 1440p, High settings at 240 FPS average are ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The 240 FPS figure aligns perfectly with 240 Hz monitors, providing a effortless experience. Ultra at 172 FPS is also excellent for 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays, offering better visual quality with only a modest FPS cost. Medium at 280 FPS and Low at 377 FPS are unnecessary for most users, as the visual quality reduction is disproportionate to the additional frame rate.

At 1080p, any setting provides exceptional performance. Ultra at 273 FPS is the recommended choice, as it delivers the best visual quality while still exceeding the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The lower settings offer diminishing returns in terms of perceptible smoothness, as frame rates above 300 FPS are rarely distinguishable from 273 FPS on typical displays. For competitive play where maximum frame rates matter, Low at 597 FPS is available, but the visual trade-off is significant.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G plays a supporting role in this combo for Barony. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, it provides sufficient multi-threaded performance for the game's background tasks, but its single-thread performance is the more relevant metric for gaming workloads. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 899 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,494 place it in a mid-range position, which explains why it cannot fully saturate the RTX 4080 SUPER at lower resolutions.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,830.5 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 6,627. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 24,419 and GeekBench multi-core score of 9,950 confirm this assessment. However, these multi-core strengths are less important for Barony, which appears to be primarily GPU-bound based on the resolution scaling analysis. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for the game's data flow, though not exceptional by modern standards.

The CPU's integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics are irrelevant in this configuration, and the 5700G's PCIe Gen 3 interface could theoretically limit GPU data transfer speeds versus Gen 4, but the measured results show no evidence of such a bottleneck. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node make it an efficient choice, though efficiency is not a primary concern in a system paired with a 320 W GPU. The 5700G's percentile ranking of 79 among all CPUs indicates it performs better than roughly four-fifths of tested processors, which is adequate for this pairing's overall performance level.