Barony

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, and fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The chip carries a 32 MB L3 cache, alongside 512 KB of L2 per core and 64 KB of L1 per core. Its 105 W TDP and AMD Socket AM4 mounting make it a straightforward high-core-count option for gaming rigs.

In Barony, a roguelike that is not typically associated with heavy multi-threaded workloads, the 5800XT's single-thread performance is the more relevant asset. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 959 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359 indicate strong per-core throughput. That matters for a genre where game logic, pathfinding, and procedural generation often run on a limited number of threads. The benchmark results confirm this: at 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 285.3 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. That suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower graphical loads.

The 5800XT's multi-threaded capabilities are also substantial, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and a Passmark multithread score of 27988. However, Barony's frame rates do not scale dramatically with core count. The difference between the 2-thread (1879) and 16-thread (7683) 3DMark scores is large, but the game's FPS at 1080p Ultra (130.1) versus 1080p Low (285.3) shows that graphical settings, not thread utilization, drive performance changes. The CPU sits in the 86th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 29774. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (0.3% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.3% ahead) — all within a negligible margin, indicating the 5800XT is competitively positioned in raw compute.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. It features 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, along with 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory sits on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The card is rated at a 200 W TDP and requires a 550 W suggested power supply, with a dual-slot cooler and a 1x 12-pin power connector.

In Barony, the RTX 3060 Ti demonstrates that VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth are not bottlenecks at the tested settings. The 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient even at 4K Ultra, where the combo still delivers 44 FPS. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20349 and its 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs place it in the mid-to-upper tier. Its nearest rivals — the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (0.2% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Radeon 890M (0.5% ahead) — are all within a fraction of a percent, so performance parity is tight.

The GPU's FP32 compute of 16.20 TFLOPS and texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s suggest ample raw throughput for a roguelike's relatively simple geometry. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 130.1 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compliance ensure compatibility with modern rendering paths, though Barony's visual style does not stress advanced features like ray tracing. The measured data shows that as settings increase from Low to Ultra at any resolution, FPS drops consistently, indicating the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling once the CPU has provided its baseline.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution-dependent scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 285.3 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 181 FPS; and at 4K Low, it falls to 93.9 FPS. This represents a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The same trend holds at High settings: 185.5 FPS at 1080p, 117.7 FPS at 1440p, and 58.7 FPS at 4K — a 68% drop. At Medium settings, the figures are 215.8 FPS (1080p), 137.3 FPS (1440p), and 72.2 FPS (4K), a 67% decline. Even at Ultra, the pattern persists: 130.1 FPS at 1080p, 82.1 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K, a 66% reduction.

These consistent percentage drops across all settings strongly indicate that the GPU is the limiting component as resolution increases. The CPU's performance headroom is evident at 1080p Low, where frame rates exceed 280 FPS — far beyond what a roguelike needs. As resolution climbs, the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth become the constraining factors. The RTX 3060 Ti's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 133.2 GPixel/s pixel rate are adequate for 1440p High (117.7 FPS) but begin to show strain at 4K Ultra (44 FPS).

The scaling behavior also suggests that Barony is not particularly demanding on either component in absolute terms. The fact that 1080p Low yields 285.3 FPS while 4K Ultra yields 44 FPS means the game has a wide performance envelope, but the GPU dominates the upper end of the resolution spectrum. For players targeting 4K, the data indicates that Medium settings (72.2 FPS) offer a playable experience, while High (58.7 FPS) is borderline and Ultra (44 FPS) is on the edge. At 1440p, all settings except Ultra (82.1 FPS) exceed 100 FPS, making that resolution the sweet spot for this combo.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the overall benchmark database for Barony, this combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1187 out of 1702 tested combos. That places it in the 70th percentile of all systems tested (computed as 1 - 1187/1702), meaning roughly 30% of tested configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this game. This ranking reflects the mid-tier nature of the components individually — the CPU is in the 86th percentile among processors, while the GPU is in the 69th percentile among graphics cards — and the combined result is pulled down by the GPU's relative position.

The rank is likely influenced by the fact that Barony is not a demanding title, so even lower-end GPUs can achieve high frame rates at 1080p. The RTX 3060 Ti's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (0.5% ahead in average GPU score), would likely produce similar in-game results, meaning the combo's rank is more a function of the GPU tier than the CPU. The CPU's nearest rivals — all within 0.3% of its average score — would not meaningfully change the ranking if swapped in, as the game is not CPU-bound at typical settings.

At 4K Ultra, the combo's 44 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold many players consider smooth, which likely contributes to its mid-pack ranking among the 1702 combos. However, at 1080p High, the 185.5 FPS result is far above what most displays can show, so the rank does not tell the whole story. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers excellent frame rates across all settings, while 4K requires compromising on quality settings to stay playable.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo achieves in Barony?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 285.3, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Barony?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Medium, it averages 72.2 FPS; at 4K High, it drops to 58.7 FPS; and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 44 FPS. Low settings at 4K yield 93.9 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT compare to its nearest rival CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is 0.1% ahead in average benchmark score, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840H are each 0.3% behind.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: How does the GPU rank among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25120.

Q: What is the biggest FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Low settings, FPS drops from 285.3 to 93.9, a 67% reduction. At High settings, it drops from 185.5 to 58.7, also about a 68% reduction. The pattern is consistent across all settings, confirming GPU-limited scaling.