Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers measured frame rates in Barony that place this combination at rank 18 out of 1702 tested combos. The data set includes average FPS for four settings at three resolutions, providing a clear picture of how this hardware handles the roguelike. The CPU, a Zen 3 Vermeer part with 8 cores and 16 threads, and the GPU, a Blackwell 2.0 flagship with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, together produce frame rates that range from 104.8 FPS at 4K Ultra to 644.6 FPS at 1080p Low. This analysis interprets those numbers, compares the components to their nearest rivals, and explains what the measurements imply about the system's behavior in Barony.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows show that the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all three resolutions. At 4K, High achieves 148 FPS, which is comfortably above the 104.8 FPS of Ultra and only slightly below the 170.2 FPS of Medium. The gap between High and Ultra is 43.2 FPS, while the gap between High and Medium is 22.2 FPS, indicating that High captures most of the visual uplift of Ultra without the steep performance cost. At 1440p, High delivers 278.9 FPS, which is 81.7 FPS higher than Ultra's 197.2 and 45 FPS lower than Medium's 323.9. At 1080p, High reaches 437.2 FPS, a figure that exceeds the refresh rate of virtually any display, while Ultra still manages 316 FPS. For players who prioritize smoothness, High is the recommended preset because it stays above 144 FPS at 4K and above 270 FPS at 1440p, while Ultra at 4K dips below 120 FPS. Low and Medium are viable for extreme frame rates, but they sacrifice visual fidelity for marginal gains; the data shows that High is the sweet spot.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 brings a substantial amount of hardware to Barony. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, and its boost clock reaches 2407 MHz. These specifications are far beyond what a roguelike like Barony requires, but they directly contribute to the high frame rates observed. The GPU's average benchmark score is 84306, placing it in the 94th percentile of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 5090 is 0.1% ahead of the RTX 5090 D, 0.2% ahead of the RTX 5050 Mobile, and 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO W6600, while trailing the NVIDIA CMP 40HX by 1.6%. In Barony, the GPU's raw compute power ensures that even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS remains above 100. The high memory bandwidth and large VRAM are not stressed by this game, but the boost clock of 2407 MHz helps maintain consistent frame delivery. The GPU's TDP is 575 W, and it requires a 950 W suggested PSU, but these figures do not affect the measured performance. The launch MSRP of the RTX 5090 is $1,999 USD.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear decline as resolution increases from 1080p to 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 437.2 at 1080p to 278.9 at 1440p, and then to 148 at 4K. This pattern repeats across all settings: Low goes from 644.6 to 435.5 to 229.2, Medium from 511.4 to 323.9 to 170.2, and Ultra from 316 to 197.2 to 104.8. The scaling is not linear; the drop from 1440p to 4K is proportionally larger than the drop from 1080p to 1440p. For example, at High, the 1080p-to-1440p reduction is 158.3 FPS, while the 1440p-to-4K reduction is 130.9 FPS, but the latter represents a larger percentage of the starting value. This behavior indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the increased pixel count demands more from the rendering pipeline. The RTX 5090's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient, but the sheer number of pixels at 4K still reduces throughput. The data suggests that players targeting 4K should consider High or Medium settings to maintain frame rates above 144 FPS, while 1080p and 1440p can handle Ultra without dropping below 197 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting for 4K play?

A: The High preset at 4K yields 148 FPS, which is above the 144 Hz threshold, while Ultra drops to 104.8 FPS. Medium offers 170.2 FPS, but High provides a better balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in Barony?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 23571 and single-core is 3327. Given that Barony is a roguelike, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor; the FPS scaling with resolution points to the GPU as the primary constraint.

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

A: The combination ranks 18th out of 1702 tested combos, placing it in the upper tier of all configurations. The CPU is in the 84th percentile and the GPU in the 94th percentile.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. This is far more than Barony requires, but it ensures headroom for other workloads.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606. It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and Intel Core i7-13700H, and 0.8% behind the Intel Core i5-12600KF.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has a launch MSRP of $449.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a desktop processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, manufactured on a 7 nm process. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU's average benchmark score is 27606, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 23571 and single-core is 3327, while Geekbench multi-core is 10220 and single-core is 2194. In Barony, the CPU's high single-thread performance is likely more relevant than its multi-thread capabilities, as roguelikes typically rely on a few threads. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz helps maintain responsive gameplay, but the measured FPS scaling with resolution indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor. The CPU's TDP is 105 W, and it uses the AMD Socket AM4. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (0.3% higher average score), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (0.4% lower), the Intel Core i7-13700H (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core i5-12600KF (0.8% lower). The launch MSRP of the CPU is $449.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the average FPS for each resolution and settings combination, as measured in the data set.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 148 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 229.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 170.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 104.8 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 278.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 435.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 323.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 197.2 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 437.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 644.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 511.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 316 |

The data shows that at 1080p, even Ultra settings exceed 300 FPS, making the system capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p, all settings remain above 197 FPS, with Low reaching 435.5 FPS. At 4K, the frame rates range from 104.8 FPS at Ultra to 229.2 FPS at Low. The spread between Low and Ultra is consistent across resolutions: at 1080p, the difference is 328.6 FPS; at 1440p, it is 238.3 FPS; at 4K, it is 124.4 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's workload becomes more uniform as pixel count increases, reducing the impact of settings changes. The measured values are all above 100 FPS, indicating that the combo never falls below a playable threshold in Barony.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 18 out of 1702 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the top tier of all configurations, though not at the very top. The CPU's percentile of 84 and the GPU's percentile of 94 indicate that both components are well above average, but the rank suggests that other combos with even higher-end CPUs or more optimized pairings may deliver slightly better performance. The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU individually provide context: the CPU is 0.3% ahead of the Ryzen 7 5800, while the GPU is 0.1% ahead of the RTX 5090 D. These small deltas imply that the combo's rank is influenced by the specific game's engine and how it utilizes the hardware. The measured FPS data shows that the combo is capable of exceeding 600 FPS at 1080p Low, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates. The rank of 18 out of 1702 means that only 17 other combos performed better in Barony, proof of the raw power of the RTX 5090 and the solid single-thread performance of the Ryzen 7 5800X. For players seeking a high-refresh-rate experience in this roguelike, this combo delivers exceptional results, as evidenced by the measured frame rates across all settings and resolutions.