Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 delivers playable performance in Barony at 1080p, but the data shows a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, revealing the GTX 1650 as the primary limiting factor. At 4K, the combo falls below playable thresholds even on Low settings, while at 1080p it provides a smooth experience across most presets.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark results show a dramatic FPS drop as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, indicating that the GPU is the bottleneck in this configuration. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 87.5 at 1080p to 55.5 at 1440p, then plummets to 31.3 at 4K. This represents a reduction of approximately 64% from 1080p to 4K, which is a far steeper decline than would be expected from pixel count alone, confirming that the GTX 1650's rendering capabilities are exhausted early.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. At Low settings, the drop from 137.6 FPS at 1080p to 88.7 at 1440p, and finally to 43.1 at 4K, shows the same trajectory. The Ultra preset suffers the most, falling from 60.4 FPS at 1080p to 39.3 at 1440p and a mere 22.3 at 4K. These numbers suggest that the CPU has ample headroom; the Ryzen 7 5800XT is not the constraint here. If the CPU were limiting performance, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the consistent and severe drops point squarely at the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth.

The data also reveals that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (137.6 FPS) and Ultra (60.4 FPS) is 77.2 FPS. At 4K, that difference shrinks to 20.8 FPS (43.1 vs 22.3). This compression indicates that at 4K, even the lowest settings cannot overcome the GPU's fundamental throughput limits, making the game unplayable at that resolution regardless of visual fidelity choices.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its benchmark scores position it in the 86th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,774. In multi-threaded tests, it scores 7,683 in 3dmark_16_threads and 23,794 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while single-thread performance reaches 959 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3,359 in Cinebench R23 singlecore.

For Barony, a roguelike title, the CPU's single-thread performance is often more critical than raw core count. The 5800XT's single-thread score of 3,359 in Cinebench R23 is robust, and its 3dmark_2_threads score of 1,879 indicates strong dual-core performance. Given that the FPS drops so sharply with resolution increases, it is evident that the CPU is not the bottleneck; the Ryzen 7 5800XT is delivering frames faster than the GTX 1650 can process them. The processor's 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample data feeding capacity for the GPU.

Comparisons to nearest rivals show the 5800XT is essentially tied with its closest competitors. It sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, and is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE. This suggests that swapping in any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical results in Barony, further reinforcing that the GPU is the determining factor in this combo's performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which delivers 100.8 FPS average. This preset offers a significant improvement over High (87.5 FPS) while maintaining a much higher frame rate than Ultra (60.4 FPS). The jump from Medium to High costs 13.3 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs an additional 27.1 FPS, making Ultra a poor trade-off for the visual gains.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more constrained. The High preset delivers 55.5 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay, while Medium drops to 61.8 FPS and Low reaches 88.7 FPS. For players prioritizing frame rate at 1440p, Low settings are the only option that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 39.3 FPS is not recommended for any serious play.

At 3840x2160, there is no good recommendation. Even the Low preset at 43.1 FPS falls short of a stable 60 FPS target, and High at 31.3 FPS is a slideshow. The data clearly shows that this GPU is not suited for 4K gaming in Barony. Users should stick to 1080p for the best balance of visual quality and performance, with Medium being the sweet spot.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1662 out of 1702 tested combinations in Barony, placing it in the bottom 2.4% of all tested systems. This is a poor ranking that reflects the GTX 1650's age and limited capabilities. The GPU itself sits in the 43rd percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8,713. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (which scores 8,746, a 0.4% difference) and the AMD Radeon 550X (8,749, also a 0.4% difference). These are all entry-level or older mobile parts, confirming the GTX 1650's position at the low end of the performance spectrum.

The CPU, by contrast, is a high-end part. Its ranking in the 86th percentile means that the processor is far more capable than the GPU. This mismatch creates a significant bottleneck where the CPU's potential is wasted. The data suggests that pairing this CPU with a much stronger GPU would yield dramatically better results in Barony, as the CPU is clearly capable of feeding frames at a much higher rate than the GTX 1650 can deliver.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is built on the Turing architecture (TU117 chip) using a 12 nm process. It features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 128.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1485 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 2001 MHz (8 Gbps effective). Its compute capabilities include 896 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, delivering 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The 4 GB VRAM capacity is a critical limitation for higher resolutions. At 4K, the game's texture and buffer demands likely exceed this capacity, causing performance to tank. The measured data supports this: the 4K results are uniformly poor, with the best case being 43.1 FPS at Low settings. The GPU's pixel rate of 53.28 GPixel/s and texture rate of 93.24 GTexel/s are insufficient for the pixel throughput required at 3840x2160.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the GTX 1650 is essentially tied with the Quadro P2200 (0.5% ahead) and the Radeon Pro WX 5100 (0.5% behind). These are professional workstation cards, not gaming parts, which underscores the GTX 1650's position as an entry-level gaming solution. The GPU's end-of-life production status and 75 W TDP confirm that it is an older, low-power design that cannot keep pace with modern gaming demands at high resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings achieve 137.6 FPS average, Medium reaches 100.8 FPS, High hits 87.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 60.4 FPS. All presets at this resolution are playable, with even Ultra maintaining a 60 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings produce 88.7 FPS, Medium yields 61.8 FPS, High falls to 55.5 FPS, and Ultra sinks to 39.3 FPS. Only Low and Medium provide consistently smooth frame rates at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal at best. Low settings average 43.1 FPS, Medium drops to 34.1 FPS, High manages 31.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 22.3 FPS. No preset at 4K achieves the 60 FPS target, and only Low approaches a playable range for less demanding users.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Barony at 4K?

A: No. The best 4K result is 43.1 FPS at Low settings, with High at 31.3 FPS and Ultra at 22.3 FPS. None of these meet a 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1080p?

A: Medium settings at 1920x1080 deliver 100.8 FPS, which offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. High provides 87.5 FPS and Ultra drops to 60.4 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, and 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE in average benchmark scores.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GTX 1650 is 0.4% behind the RTX 3050 A Mobile and AMD Radeon 550X, and 0.5% ahead of the Quadro P2200 in average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the bottleneck in this system for Barony?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. FPS drops sharply with resolution increases, while the CPU ranks in the 86th percentile, indicating it has significant headroom.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1662 out of 1702 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 2.4% of all tested systems.