Barony

Barony is a roguelike that rarely stresses modern hardware, and the measured results for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 confirm this. The pairing delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate monitors or for those who want headroom for other tasks. The data shows a system that is overqualified for the game's demands, with performance often exceeding 100 FPS even at 4K.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded capability, as reflected in its benchmark scores: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22620 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 9720. While Barony is not a title that typically scales with many threads, the CPU's strong single-thread performance is crucial for game logic and physics, and its 3dmark_single_thread score of 921 indicates robust per-core capability.

The processor's position among its peers is noteworthy. Its average benchmark score of 26214 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700X is effectively tied with the Intel Core i9-11900KF, which has an average score of 26196, a delta of just 0.1%. Similarly, it is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (26272) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (26262). This means that in a CPU-bound scenario, the 5700X would perform nearly identically to these alternatives. However, in Barony, the CPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 342 FPS, a figure that is limited by the GPU or game engine, not the processor. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide ample bandwidth for a game of this scope.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 2460 MHz, and it has 3072 shading units. These specifications yield a Passmark G3D score of 19545, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. The card's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, has a score of 23321, a delta of -0.6%, showing the RTX 4060 is slightly behind that mobile part in raw compute, but the data shows this has negligible impact in Barony.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Barony's textures and assets, even at 4K Ultra settings. The GPU's performance headroom is evident in the measured FPS. At 4K High, the card produces 73.6 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 49.9 FPS, indicating that the most demanding preset is the only setting that brings the card near a 60 FPS threshold. At lower resolutions, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor. For instance, at 1440p High, the average frame rate is 136.4 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it reaches 255 FPS. The RTX 4060's overall average benchmark score is 23181. Its performance in the Passmark DirectX 12 test (score of 76) and DirectX 11 test (score of 175) shows strong API support, ensuring smooth operation with the game's rendering requirements.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with a caveat. At 4K High settings, the system averages 73.6 FPS, which is smooth. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 49.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target many players prefer. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 4K, using High settings or lower is recommended.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct competitors?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 26214. This is statistically tied with the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26196, 0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (26272, -0.2% delta). In practical terms, there is no measurable performance difference between these processors in a game like Barony.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM a limitation for this game?

A: No. The data shows that the GPU achieves high frame rates at all tested settings, including 4K Ultra (49.9 FPS). The 8 GB memory size is sufficient for Barony's requirements, as the bottleneck at 4K Ultra appears to be raw GPU processing power, not memory capacity.

Q: What is the best performance target for a 1440p monitor?

A: The system easily exceeds 144 Hz at 1440p. With Low settings, it averages 216.5 FPS. Even at High settings, it maintains 136.4 FPS, and at Ultra, it still delivers 100.6 FPS. Any preset will provide a fluid experience on a 1440p high-refresh monitor.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 970th out of 1702 tested combinations. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the database, which is expected given that Barony is not a demanding title and many higher-end systems with newer components will score higher in other games.

Q: What is the difference between the Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is significant. At 1080p Low, the system averages 342 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra, it averages 156.2 FPS. This shows that Ultra settings reduce performance by more than half, but the resulting frame rate is still exceptionally high.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture for optimizing the experience. For players with a 1080p 144Hz monitor, every preset, including Ultra, delivers well above the refresh rate. The 1080p Ultra result of 156.2 FPS is sufficient for even the fastest competitive displays. However, for those seeking maximum frame rates, dropping to Low settings at 1080p yields 342 FPS, which is beneficial for reducing input latency in a fast-paced roguelike.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts. The High preset delivers 136.4 FPS, which is an excellent balance between visual fidelity and performance. Choosing Ultra at 1440p drops the average to 100.6 FPS, still a very playable frame rate, but the visual gains from High to Ultra may not justify the 26% performance cost. For 1440p 165Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 158.7 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a frame rate that matches the display's capability while maintaining good visuals.

For 4K gaming, the choice is more constrained. The High preset is the best option, as it provides a playable 73.6 FPS. The Medium preset at 83 FPS is also viable, but the drop to Ultra at 49.9 FPS makes that preset unsuitable for a consistently smooth experience. The data strongly suggests that High settings at 4K offer the best experience, as it balances detail with a frame rate that is comfortable for most players.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 970th out of 1702 tested combos in Barony. This ranking places it in the 57th percentile of all systems tested. Given the game's low system requirements, this is a reasonable position. The ranking reflects that while this setup is powerful, it is far from the top tier of hardware tested, and many systems with newer, more expensive components will naturally exceed its performance.

The ranking is relative to the entire database of tested combinations. A rank of 970 out of 1702 suggests that the system is in the middle of the pack for this specific game. This does not indicate a weak system; rather, it shows that Barony is not a title that separates high-end hardware from mid-range hardware. The 5700X's CPU score is in the 83rd percentile, and the RTX 4060's GPU score is in the 66th percentile, but their combined ranking is lower because the game's performance ceiling is easily reached by many other combinations. For a player using this system, the ranking confirms that it will handle the game without issues, but it won't be the fastest machine in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. The results are as follows:

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 342. Moving to Medium drops the average to 255 FPS. High settings produce an average of 218 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still achieves an average of 156.2 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the system has massive headroom, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very high. Low settings yield an average of 216.5 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 158.7 FPS. High settings provide an average of 136.4 FPS, which is still well above 120 FPS. Ultra settings deliver 100.6 FPS, which is above the 90 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh monitors.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits. Low settings produce an average of 111.9 FPS, which is excellent for 4K. Medium settings yield 83 FPS, offering a smooth experience. High settings average 73.6 FPS, which is playable. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with an average of 49.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may not be ideal for all players. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the only setting where the system fails to maintain a consistently high frame rate.