Barony

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Barony, a roguelike that scales aggressively with both resolution and settings. The measured data shows this combination sits at rank 316 out of 3,717 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile of systems. Across all four settings presets and three resolutions, the lowest average frame rate recorded is 90 FPS at 4K Ultra, which remains comfortably playable. The data set covers 12 distinct configurations, providing a comprehensive picture of how this hardware behaves under varying loads.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows reveal a clear hierarchy across the four presets, with each step up in quality costing a measurable chunk of performance. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 597 FPS, while Medium drops to 444 FPS, High to 381 FPS, and Ultra to 273 FPS. These numbers indicate that even the most demanding preset at 1080p leaves substantial headroom on the table, making Ultra the sensible choice for users with high-refresh-rate 1080p displays. The 273 FPS average at Ultra still exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all gaming monitors, so there is little reason to sacrifice visual fidelity for additional frames in this scenario.

Moving to 1440p, the pattern continues but with slightly more compression between presets. Low produces 377 FPS, Medium 280 FPS, High 240 FPS, and Ultra 172 FPS. The Ultra preset here remains well above 144 Hz, which is the target for most high-end monitors at this resolution. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 238 FPS, which still provides a comfortable margin above typical refresh rates. For 1440p users, Ultra is again the recommended choice, as the 172 FPS average leaves enough buffer for demanding scenes without dipping below playable thresholds.

At 4K, the trade-offs become more pronounced. Low hits 197 FPS, Medium 146 FPS, High 126 FPS, and Ultra 90 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to the 90 FPS average, which is still smooth but begins to approach the boundary where competitive players might prefer higher frame rates. The High preset at 126 FPS offers a compelling balance, providing a substantial improvement over Ultra while maintaining fluid motion. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 124 FPS, suggesting it can hold steady even during intense gameplay. For 4K displays, High is the optimal choice, as it delivers a 40% improvement over Ultra's average while retaining most of the visual quality. Users prioritizing maximum fidelity can still opt for Ultra, but the data suggests High offers the best experience-per-frame trade-off at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications explain the exceptional frame rates observed. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Barony's demands, as the game's roguelike nature typically does not require massive texture pools. The 16 GB capacity ensures that even at 4K Ultra, there is no risk of VRAM saturation causing stutters or texture pop-in.

The GPU's clock speeds are notably high, with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz. These frequencies, combined with 10,240 shading units and 320 tensor cores, allow the RTX 4080 SUPER to process the game's geometry and effects with considerable efficiency. The Ada Lovelace architecture's 5 nm process node from TSMC enables these high clocks while maintaining a 320 W TDP. The GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power provides ample headroom for the particle effects and lighting calculations common in roguelike environments.

Benchmark data places the RTX 4080 SUPER at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,209. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores nearly identically at 54,247, a delta of only -0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, while the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and Radeon 8060S are 2.7% and 2.8% behind, respectively. These narrow margins indicate that the RTX 4080 SUPER is operating at the top tier of GPU performance, which aligns with the high frame rates observed in Barony across all tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows how Barony's performance scales as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, revealing insights about which component limits frame rates. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 597 at 1080p to 377 at 1440p, a 36.8% reduction, and then to 197 at 4K, a 67% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises. The 4K resolution contains 4 times the pixels of 1080p, and the observed scaling shows the GPU struggling to maintain the same throughput at higher resolutions.

At Ultra settings, the scaling pattern is similar but with lower absolute values. The average FPS goes from 273 at 1080p to 172 at 1440p, a 37% drop, and then to 90 at 4K, a 67% reduction. The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that resolution scaling is largely independent of the quality preset, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The fact that the percentage reduction from 1080p to 4K remains around 67% across all four presets indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering pipeline is being taxed uniformly regardless of the visual complexity.

The data also reveals that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution. The Ryzen 7 5700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides sufficient processing power to keep up with the GPU's output. At 1080p Low, the 597 FPS average is so high that CPU frame generation could theoretically become a bottleneck, but the measured results show no such constraint. This suggests that the game's engine is well-optimized for multi-threaded workloads, allowing the CPU to feed the GPU consistently even at extreme frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4080 SUPER delivers extraordinary performance across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 597 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded in the entire data set. Medium follows at 444 FPS, with a minimum of 377 FPS and a maximum of 510 FPS. High settings yield 381 FPS, while Ultra drops to 273 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 324 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of quality settings on frame output. Even at Ultra, the 273 FPS average is more than sufficient for any display technology currently available, including 360 Hz esports panels.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. Low settings achieve 377 FPS, Medium produces 280 FPS with a minimum of 238 FPS and a maximum of 322 FPS, High delivers 240 FPS, and Ultra maintains 172 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 238 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the system rarely dips below high-refresh-rate territory. The 1440p Ultra result of 172 FPS is particularly noteworthy, as it exceeds the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many gaming monitors, providing a smooth experience with maximum visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down but remains impressive. Low settings average 197 FPS, Medium produces 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS and a maximum of 168 FPS, High delivers 126 FPS, and Ultra drops to 90 FPS. The Medium preset's 124 FPS minimum is the lowest recorded in the entire data set, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 90 FPS, represents the most demanding configuration tested, yet it remains fully playable. The High preset at 126 FPS offers the best balance for 4K users, providing a 40% improvement over Ultra while maintaining visually rich environments.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this hardware in Barony?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 597 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the maximum output of the RTX 4080 SUPER when paired with the Ryzen 7 5700X at the lowest quality preset.

Q: Can this system maintain 144 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The data shows 197 FPS at 4K Low and 146 FPS at 4K Medium. At High settings, the average drops to 126 FPS, which falls below 144 FPS. Ultra settings produce 90 FPS, which is well below the 144 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 in average benchmark performance, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54,247, a difference of only -0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB trails by 2.7%.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 377 FPS, while Ultra settings average 172 FPS. This represents a 205 FPS difference, meaning Ultra delivers approximately 54% of the frame rate of Low settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The measured data suggests no CPU bottleneck. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU produces 597 FPS, the system maintains consistent performance. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, prove sufficient for Barony's demands across all tested configurations.

Q: What is the lowest minimum frame rate recorded in the entire data set?

A: The lowest minimum frame rate is 124 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings. This indicates that even in the most demanding scenarios tested, the system never drops below 124 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience throughout.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X serves as the processing foundation for this configuration, and its specifications directly influence the high frame rates observed. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This 5000-series processor, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process node, includes 32 MB of shared L3 cache, which provides fast access to frequently used data. The 65 W TDP indicates efficient power usage, allowing sustained performance without thermal throttling in most systems.

The CPU's benchmark results place it at the 79th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 27,578. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600K, scores identically at 27,578, a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27,535, just 0.2% lower, while the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27,636, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H trails by 0.3%. These close margins indicate that the 5700X is competitively positioned in its performance class, offering strong multi-threaded capabilities that benefit modern game engines.

In Barony, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 597 FPS, which is an extreme frame rate that would tax any processor's ability to generate frames. The fact that the 5700X maintains this level of performance without bottlenecking suggests that its 16 threads are well-utilized by the game's engine. The single-thread performance, measured at 921 in 3DMark single-thread and 1,499 in Cinebench R23 single-core, ensures that the game's primary game logic thread operates efficiently. The multi-threaded scores, including 13,184 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 10,779 in Geekbench multicore, demonstrate the CPU's ability to handle concurrent tasks such as AI pathfinding and procedural generation common in roguelikes.