Barony

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 (codename Vermeer), built on TSMC's 7 nm process node. It runs on the AMD Socket AM4 platform and features a base clock of 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor also supports ECC memory and has a PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes (CPU only).

In raw compute benchmarks, this CPU posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13184 and a single-core score of 1499. Geekbench results show 10779 multi-core and 2016 single-core. The 3DMark tests show a clear scaling pattern: 2-thread score is 1821, 4-thread is 3512, 8-thread is 5768, and 16-thread (max) is 6850. This indicates decent scaling up to 8 threads, with diminishing returns beyond that — a typical profile for an 8-core chip. The PassMark multi-thread score is 26612, and the single-thread score is 3385.

For a game like Barony, which is a roguelike, the CPU load pattern matters. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6858 and max-thread score of 6850 are nearly identical, meaning the CPU is fully utilized at 16 threads. However, the game's FPS results suggest that at lower resolutions, the CPU's single-thread performance is more relevant. The single-thread 3DMark score of 921 and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 253 indicate moderate single-thread strength. The CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 79, meaning it outperforms roughly four-fifths of tested processors in aggregate benchmark scores.

The Ryzen 7 5700X's nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i5-12600K (same average score of 27578, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (0.2% faster at 27535), the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (-0.2% slower at 27636), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (0.3% faster at 27507). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the 5700X is essentially neck-and-neck with these other mid-range to upper-mid-range processors in overall benchmark averages. In Barony specifically, the CPU's 8-core/16-thread config is likely more than sufficient, as evidenced by the high FPS numbers at 1080p where the CPU is typically the bottleneck in many titles. The fact that the CPU's average benchmark score is 27578 puts it in a competitive position for this game.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU (chip GB205) built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die. It has a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its compute resources include 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 48 RT cores, and 192 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 201.0 GPixel/s, texture rate is 482.3 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 30.87 TFLOPS.

The RTX 5070 has a 250 W TDP and requires a 600 W suggested PSU, with a single 16-pin power connector. It occupies a dual-slot form factor and measures 245 mm in length, 115 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and connects via PCIe 5.0 x16.

In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 5077 in 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), 172660 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 178923 in Geekbench Vulkan. PassMark results show a G3D score of 29137 and a GPU compute score of 15787. The GPU's percentile ranking against all GPUs is 82, placing it above the vast majority of tested graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 40377.

The nearest rivals listed are AMD Radeon Pro 580 (0.1% faster at 40318), AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8% faster at 40063), AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (-1.2% slower at 40870), and NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (2% faster at 39568). These deltas are all within 2%, so the RTX 5070 is closely matched with these professional and mobile parts in raw benchmark terms, though the gaming performance in Barony will depend on the specific workload.

In Barony, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM is likely adequate for the game's demands, given the FPS numbers. The high memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s helps at higher resolutions. The boost clock of 2512 MHz provides the raw throughput necessary to drive high frame rates. The GPU is clearly not the limiting factor at 1080p, as FPS exceeds 500 in Low settings, but becomes more relevant as resolution increases and settings are raised to Ultra.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 501 (Low) down to 229 (Ultra). At 2560x1440, it ranges from 316 (Low) down to 145 (Ultra). At 3840x2160, it ranges from 165 (Low) down to 76 (Ultra).

Looking at the High setting specifically: 1080p yields 320 FPS, 1440p yields 202 FPS, and 4K yields 105 FPS. This represents a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 48% drop from 1440p to 4K. The Low setting shows even more dramatic scaling: 501 FPS at 1080p, 316 at 1440p, and 165 at 4K — a 37% drop, then a 48% drop again. Medium settings follow: 372, 235, and 123 FPS, with corresponding drops of 37% and 48%. Ultra settings: 229, 145, and 76 FPS, showing 37% and 48% drops respectively.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings suggests a uniform scaling factor tied to resolution. The fact that the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37% and from 1440p to 4K is 48% — while the pixel count increases by 78% and 125% respectively — indicates that the bottleneck is not purely pixel-bound. If the GPU were the sole constraint, we would expect FPS to drop roughly in proportion to pixel count. Instead, the FPS drops are less than the pixel count increases, suggesting that the CPU is partially limiting at lower resolutions.

At 1080p Low, the 501 FPS result is likely CPU-bound, as the GPU is barely taxed. The CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R15 single-core score of 253, 3DMark single-thread score of 921) becomes the limiting factor. As resolution increases to 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint, but even at 4K Ultra, the 76 FPS average shows the RTX 5070 is still delivering playable performance. The data suggests a balanced system where the CPU handles lower resolutions well and the GPU scales acceptably at higher resolutions, with no single component creating a severe bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 782 out of 3717 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the top 21% of all tested system configurations for this game. The rank of 782 means that 2935 other combinations perform worse, while 781 perform better. This is a strong showing, though not elite — the top 21% position indicates that this combo is well above average but has room above it.

Given that the CPU ranks in the 79th percentile among all CPUs and the GPU ranks in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, the combo's 782nd position out of 3717 (roughly 79th percentile) is consistent with both components' individual standings. The system is well-matched, with neither component dramatically outperforming the other. In Barony specifically, the data shows this combo can push well over 200 FPS at 1440p High and over 300 FPS at 1080p High, which are excellent results for a roguelike game where fast response times matter.

The combo's rank suggests that for this particular game, there are 781 other configurations that achieve higher performance. These likely include combinations with newer or higher-tier CPUs (like Ryzen 7000/9000 series or Intel 13th/14th gen) paired with higher-end GPUs (like RTX 5080/5090 or RX 7900 XTX). However, the 5700X + RTX 5070 combo sits comfortably in the upper quartile, making it a viable option for Barony at high refresh rates, especially at 1440p where it delivers 202 FPS on High settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum FPS achievable with this combo in Barony?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 501 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At more practical settings, 320 FPS at 1080p High and 202 FPS at 1440p High are achievable.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 76. Given the GPU's 82nd percentile ranking and the CPU's 79th percentile, the GPU is likely the primary constraint at this resolution, as the pixel workload overwhelms the RTX 5070's 12 GB VRAM and compute capacity.

Q: How does this combo compare to the nearest rival CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-12600K (0% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (0.2% faster), AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (-0.2% slower), and Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (0.3% faster). All are within 0.3% of each other, so there is no meaningful performance difference.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Medium and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings average 235 FPS (with min 200 and max 270), while Ultra averages 145 FPS. This is a 90 FPS or 38% drop when moving from Medium to Ultra.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 5700X has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for manual overclocking. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and the 65 W TDP leaves some thermal headroom for overclocking.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and does it matter for Barony?

A: The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. For Barony, this is sufficient, as evidenced by playable FPS at 4K (76 FPS at Ultra), though the game's roguelike nature likely doesn't demand excessive VRAM.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average FPS 501
• Medium: Average FPS 372, min 317, max 428
• High: Average FPS 320
• Ultra: Average FPS 229

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average FPS 316
• Medium: Average FPS 235, min 200, max 270
• High: Average FPS 202
• Ultra: Average FPS 145

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average FPS 165
• Medium: Average FPS 123, min 104, max 141
• High: Average FPS 105
• Ultra: Average FPS 76

The data shows a consistent pattern: at every resolution, Low settings deliver roughly 2.2x the FPS of Ultra settings (501/229 at 1080p, 316/145 at 1440p, 165/76 at 4K). Medium settings sit between Low and High, with High being closer to Medium than to Ultra in most cases. At 4K, the gap between Low (165 FPS) and Medium (123 FPS) is 42 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 18 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 29 FPS. This suggests diminishing returns from Low to Medium, then a more linear scaling from Medium to Ultra.

For players targeting 144Hz monitors, 1440p High (202 FPS) and even 4K Medium (123 FPS) exceed the refresh rate threshold. For 240Hz displays, 1080p High (320 FPS) and 1440p Low (316 FPS) are both viable. The minimum FPS data points (only recorded for Medium settings) show that at 1080p, the minimum of 317 FPS is still far above playable thresholds, while at 4K, the minimum of 104 FPS is still smooth. These minimums indicate stable frame pacing without severe drops.