Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers remarkably high frame rates in Barony, a 2015 roguelike that is evidently far more demanding on the GPU than its genre might suggest. The measured data shows this pairing ranks 971st out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested for this title. The 8-core, 16-thread CPU with its 96 MB of shared L3 cache appears to provide ample headroom, while the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth drive the frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Barony?*

A: The highest average frame rate is 339.7 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 24673 on average, which is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1360P and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, but 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 215.2 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 99.9 FPS — a difference of 115.3 FPS or roughly 46% lower performance at Ultra.

Q: Does the RTX 4060 outperform its nearest rival in GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Arc B580 but 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6600M.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 971st out of 1702 total combos tested in Barony, placing it in the 57th percentile of all systems.

Q: How much does the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS falls from 218.4 at 1920x1080 to 70.4 at 3840x2160 — a reduction of 148 FPS, or approximately 68% lower performance at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, packing 18,900 million transistors into a 159 mm² die. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is the primary resource for rendering Barony's environments at high resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz support 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs, delivering 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. These specifications place the RTX 4060 in the 66th percentile of all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 23181.

The GPU's role in this game becomes evident when examining the measured FPS data. At 4K Ultra, the combo only manages 51.1 FPS average, suggesting the RTX 4060's memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM capacity are stressed by the highest settings. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial: 114.1 FPS versus 51.1 FPS, representing a 55% drop. The GPU's nearest rivals in overall benchmarks include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (0.6% higher score) and the Intel Arc B580 (0.7% lower score), but the measured in-game performance shows the RTX 4060's architecture handles Barony's graphical load effectively at lower settings.

At 1080p, the RTX 4060's capabilities are less constrained. The jump from 158.9 FPS at Ultra to 339.7 FPS at Low indicates the GPU has significant headroom when pixel count is reduced. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in a roguelike title from 2015, which may not leverage ray tracing or DLSS features — the data shows no such technologies affecting the measured results. The GPU's 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate provide the raw throughput needed for the high frame rates observed.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a Zen 3 architecture processor codenamed Vermeer, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process with 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. It operates with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boosting up to 4.10 GHz. The standout feature is the 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is crucial for gaming workloads that benefit from large, fast memory pools. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it sits on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with PCIe Gen 4 connectivity.

In Barony, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the frame rates scaling primarily with resolution and settings rather than core count. The 5700X3D scores 22366 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3157 in single-core, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1360P (0.2% higher average score) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (0.3% higher), but the 5700X3D's larger L3 cache may provide an edge in games that frequently access shared data.

The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 339.7 FPS average, which is likely approaching the CPU's frame generation limit for this title. The single-thread score of 804 in 3DMark and 2970 in Passmark suggests the CPU can handle high-frequency game logic, while the multithreaded scores (6764 in 3DMark 16-thread, 26318 in Passmark multithread) indicate ample parallel processing headroom. The 105 W TDP and 16 threads ensure that even complex roguelike simulations with many entities on screen won't bottleneck the GPU at standard resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates: Low settings produce an average of 339.7 FPS, Medium yields 252.5 FPS, High follows with 218.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 158.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p represents a 53% reduction in performance, which is consistent with the GPU's increasing workload at higher quality presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more pronounced drops. Low settings achieve 215.2 FPS average, Medium produces 159.8 FPS, High maintains 139 FPS, and Ultra falls to 99.9 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is notably below the 100 FPS threshold, suggesting that users seeking smooth 144Hz gameplay may need to compromise on settings. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 115.3 FPS, a larger absolute gap than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become more apparent. Low settings still deliver a playable 114.1 FPS average, but Medium drops to 81.3 FPS, High to 70.4 FPS, and Ultra to 51.1 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration below 60 FPS, indicating that this resolution and preset combination pushes the RTX 4060 beyond its comfort zone. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 55% reduction, similar to the 1080p trend but with lower absolute values.

Across all resolutions, the Medium settings offer a balanced middle ground, with 252.5 FPS at 1080p, 159.8 FPS at 1440p, and 81.3 FPS at 4K. High settings provide a modest reduction over Medium but still maintain playable frame rates at all resolutions except 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 971 out of 1702 tested combinations places it in the 57th percentile of all systems evaluated for Barony. This is a middle-of-the-pack position, which is notable given the high absolute frame rates observed — the ranking likely reflects the fact that many tested combos use more powerful GPUs or newer CPUs that achieve even higher scores. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all processors contrasts with the GPU's 66th percentile, suggesting the RTX 4060 is the limiting component in this pairing.

Relative to the CPU's nearest rivals, the 5700X3D performs competitively: it is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1360P and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600 in average benchmark scores. The GPU faces stiffer competition, with the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scoring 0.6% higher and the GTX 780 Ti scoring 0.7% higher, though both are older or lower-tier parts. The Intel Arc B580 trails by 0.7%, making the RTX 4060 the middle option among its direct competitors.

The rank of 971 suggests that while this combo delivers excellent 1080p and good 1440p performance, it is not optimized for 4K gaming at high settings. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo's 51.1 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target, which likely contributes to its mid-tier ranking. Users seeking top-tier 4K performance would need a more powerful GPU, but for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combination is well-positioned.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are viable with 158.9 FPS average, so users with 144Hz monitors can enjoy maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness. For 240Hz displays, High settings at 218.4 FPS provide the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings drop to 99.9 FPS, which is still playable but may not satisfy users with 144Hz panels. High settings at 139 FPS offer a better experience for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Medium at 159.8 FPS provides the highest frame rate without significantly compromising visual quality. For competitive play, Low settings at 215.2 FPS maximize responsiveness.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations shift dramatically. Low settings at 114.1 FPS are the only preset that comfortably exceeds 100 FPS, making it the best choice for 4K gaming. Medium at 81.3 FPS is acceptable for 60Hz displays, while High at 70.4 FPS offers a slight quality boost. Ultra at 51.1 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay, as the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

The data suggests that Medium settings provide the most consistent experience across all resolutions, with frame rates ranging from 252.5 FPS at 1080p to 81.3 FPS at 4K. Users prioritizing visual quality over frame rate should choose High at 1080p or 1440p, while those with 4K displays should stick to Low or Medium presets.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the system's bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 339.7 at 1080p to 215.2 at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and further to 114.1 at 4K (a 66% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU's performance headroom is not exhausted at lower resolutions.

At Ultra settings, the scaling shows a similar trend: 158.9 FPS at 1080p drops to 99.9 FPS at 1440p (37% reduction) and 51.1 FPS at 4K (68% reduction). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that resolution scaling is independent of quality preset, which is typical for GPU-bound scenarios. The RTX 4060's 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become increasingly strained as pixel count rises, explaining the steep decline at 4K.

The relative consistency of the scaling percentages (37-39% for 1080p to 1440p, and 66-68% for 1080p to 4K) indicates that neither the CPU nor the GPU is dramatically bottlenecked at any specific resolution. Instead, the system scales predictably with pixel count, with the GPU's memory bandwidth being the most likely constraint at 4K. The 8 GB VRAM capacity may also come into play at 4K Ultra, as texture data exceeds what can be efficiently cached, though the exact VRAM usage is not measured in the data.

The implication is that for Barony, this combo is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant settings compromises. Users with 4K displays should expect to use Low or Medium settings to maintain playable frame rates, while those with 1080p or 1440p monitors can enjoy high-refresh-rate experiences with minimal adjustments.