Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers high frame rates in Barony, a roguelike released in 2015. Measured data shows this combo ranks 538th out of 1702 tested configurations, with the CPU in the 86th percentile and the GPU in the 80th percentile. The following sections break down how each component contributes to the game's performance across resolutions and settings, using only the measured results and benchmark scores.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, average frame rates drop substantially across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 447.7 at 1080p to 285.6 at 1440p and 145.6 at 4K. Medium settings drop from 336.8 to 211.7 to 112.9. High settings go from 286.8 to 179.4 to 94.3. Ultra settings go from 203.4 to 130.3 to 69.9. The relative drop is larger at higher settings: the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 244.3 FPS (447.7 vs 203.4), while at 4K the gap is 75.7 FPS (145.6 vs 69.9). This indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiter as resolution climbs, while at 1080p the CPU has more headroom to push frame rates.

The scaling pattern also reveals that the game is not particularly demanding on the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 447.7 FPS, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates. Even at 4K Low, the average is 145.6 FPS, suggesting the game is well-optimized for high frame rates. The drop from 1080p to 4K is consistent across all presets, with the Low preset losing about 302 FPS (447.7 to 145.6) and the Ultra preset losing about 133 FPS (203.4 to 69.9). This consistency implies that the scaling is driven by the GPU's rendering load rather than any CPU bottleneck at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. It has 32 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23794 in multi-core and 3359 in single-core. Its Passmark single-thread score is 3538. These numbers indicate strong single-thread performance, which is relevant for a roguelike like Barony that may rely on a single main thread. The CPU's average benchmark score of 29774 places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, 0.3% higher than the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, and 0.3% lower than the Ryzen 7 6800HS and Ryzen 7 7840H. The launch MSRP is $249.

The high single-thread score suggests the CPU can handle the game's logic without bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the FPS reaches 447.7 on Low, which is likely limited by the CPU's ability to feed the GPU. The multi-thread score of 23794 is also high, but for a roguelike, the single-thread performance is more critical. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks, but the game's performance is more dependent on the single-thread capability. The 3.80 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost clocks are typical for a high-end desktop processor, and the 32 MB L3 cache helps with data locality in the game's procedural generation.

GPU Role

The GeForce RTX 3080 features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. Its base clock is 1440 MHz and boost clock is 1710 MHz, with memory running at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). It has 8704 shading units, 272 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 68 RT cores, and 272 tensor cores. The GPU's Passmark G3D score is 25086, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 4407. Its average benchmark score is 35787, placing it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.2% lower than the Radeon Pro Duo, 0.9% lower than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE, 0.4% higher than the Radeon 880M, and 1% higher than the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. The launch MSRP is 699 USD.

The GPU's high memory bandwidth and 10 GB VRAM are sufficient for 4K textures, but the measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 69.9, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at that resolution. The 760.3 GB/s bandwidth is more than enough for the game's data, and the 10 GB VRAM is unlikely to be a constraint in a roguelike. The boost clock of 1710 MHz is typical for the Ampere architecture, and the 8704 shading units provide substantial compute power. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 25086 is strong, but the game's performance at 4K Ultra suggests that the GPU is fully utilized at that setting.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 447.7 on Low, 336.8 on Medium, 286.8 on High, and 203.4 on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the averages are 285.6, 211.7, 179.4, and 130.3 respectively. At 3840x2160, the averages are 145.6, 112.9, 94.3, and 69.9. These numbers show that the combo can handle 1080p at any preset with frame rates well above 200 FPS, and 1440p at Ultra still delivers 130.3 FPS. At 4K, the Medium preset provides 112.9 FPS, which is the highest FPS among the Medium, High, and Ultra presets. The Low preset at 4K reaches 145.6 FPS, but that comes with reduced visual quality.

The data also shows that the game is not very demanding on the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the FPS is 447.7, which is more than double the 4K Low result of 145.6. This suggests that the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 244.3 FPS, while at 4K the gap is 75.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU's workload increases more rapidly with resolution than with settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 538th out of 1702 tested configurations in Barony. This places it in the upper portion of the list, indicating that it outperforms the majority of tested combos. The CPU's percentile of 86 and GPU's percentile of 80 are both high, suggesting that the individual components are strong. The rank reflects the combined performance in this specific game, and the measured FPS numbers confirm that the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with playable frame rates at 4K.

The rank of 538 out of 1702 means that roughly 31% of tested combos perform better, but the absolute FPS numbers are high. The CPU's 86th percentile and GPU's 80th percentile indicate that both components are above average, and the combo's rank is consistent with that. The game's roguelike nature may not stress the GPU as much as other titles, which could explain why the combo ranks higher than its raw benchmark scores might suggest.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the Medium preset at 4K delivers 112.9 FPS, which is the highest FPS among the Medium, High, and Ultra presets. The High preset gives 94.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 69.9. For 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice for a smooth experience, as it provides a substantial frame rate advantage over Ultra while still offering decent visual quality. At 1440p, the Ultra preset reaches 130.3 FPS, which is higher than the 4K Ultra result of 69.9, making it a good option for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset delivers 203.4 FPS, so any preset is playable; the High preset at 286.8 FPS is a balanced choice, while the Low preset at 447.7 FPS is ideal for competitive play.

The data shows that the combo is capable of running Barony at high frame rates across all resolutions. For users with a 4K display, the Medium preset offers the best trade-off between visual fidelity and performance, with 112.9 FPS. For 1440p, the Ultra preset is recommended, as it provides 130.3 FPS without sacrificing much performance. At 1080p, the High preset is a safe choice, but the Ultra preset at 203.4 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize visual quality. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 447.7 FPS, which is useful for maximizing frame rates in fast-paced gameplay.