Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly capable experience in Barony, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows that this pairing provides exceptional frame rates at 1080p, solid performance at 1440p, and remains playable at 4K, indicating a balanced system where the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor only at the highest resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 216.7 FPS at 1080p to 137.7 FPS at 1440p, and further to 70.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a significant 67.3% decrease from 1080p to 4K, highlighting that the rendering load at 4K is substantially heavier.

The scaling pattern suggests that at 1080p, the system is largely CPU-bound or at least not fully GPU-limited, as the frame rates exceed what the RTX 4060 would typically sustain in more demanding titles. At 1440p, the system reaches a more balanced state, while at 4K the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. This is particularly evident when examining the Ultra settings, where the 4K average of 53 FPS is less than half of the 1080p result of 154.1 FPS.

The Low settings data further illustrates this point. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 342.1 FPS, which is an exceptionally high frame rate that indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high speeds. However, at 4K Low, the frame rate drops to 109.5 FPS, showing that even with reduced graphical complexity, the GPU's pixel throughput limits performance at higher resolutions. The RTX 4060's 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are likely the constraining factors at 4K, particularly when moving from Medium (85.2 FPS) to Ultra (53 FPS) settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT plays a crucial role in ensuring that this system does not become CPU-bound at lower resolutions. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the processor provides substantial multi-threaded capability, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794. The 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock allow for strong single-threaded performance, reflected in the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359.

In Barony, a roguelike title, the CPU's role is primarily to handle game logic, procedural generation, and entity management. The 5800XT's performance in the 3dmark_16_threads benchmark (7683) and 3dmark_max_threads (7680) indicates that it can sustain high throughput across multiple threads. The Passmark multithread score of 27988 further confirms its capability in handling parallel workloads.

The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for the game's demands. The processor's 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it performs better than the vast majority of processors, which is consistent with the high frame rates observed at 1080p. In comparison to its nearest rivals, the 5800XT shows a 0.1% deltaPct advantage over the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and a 0.3% advantage over the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, indicating it is competitively positioned within its performance class.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Barony?*

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 offers an excellent balance, with High settings achieving 137.7 FPS and Ultra settings reaching 97.4 FPS. This provides high frame rates while maintaining visual quality.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 53 FPS. While this is playable, it is significantly lower than the 154.1 FPS achieved at 1080p Ultra, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the high frame rates of 216.7 FPS (High) and 342.1 FPS (Low) suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently. The system appears to be GPU-limited even at 1080p, as the RTX 4060's performance caps the output.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc B580?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Arc B580's score of 23021. This indicates a marginal performance advantage for the NVIDIA card in general benchmarks.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings achieve 213.7 FPS while Ultra settings achieve 97.4 FPS. This represents a 54.4% decrease from Low to Ultra, demonstrating the substantial impact of graphical settings on performance.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Barony?*

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Medium settings, the system achieves 85.2 FPS, and at High settings it reaches 70.8 FPS. These are playable frame rates, though Ultra settings at 53 FPS may be less desirable for competitive play.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 993rd out of 1702 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the top 58.3% of all configurations. This mid-tier ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where neither component dramatically exceeds the other's capabilities.

The ranking is influenced by both the CPU's strong performance and the GPU's moderate capabilities. The processor's 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs is higher than the GPU's 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs, suggesting that the CPU has more headroom than the GPU in this system. This is consistent with the resolution scaling data, which shows the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

In the context of other tested combos, this ranking indicates that while the system is not at the top tier, it outperforms a majority of configurations. The 5800XT's performance relative to its rivals, such as the 0.1% advantage over the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, contributes to the overall ranking. The RTX 4060's 0.7% advantage over the Intel Arc B580 also helps position this combo favorably within its segment.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 serves as the primary rendering engine, and its specifications directly influence the game's performance at various settings. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient memory throughput for Barony's graphical demands. The 1830 MHz base clock and 2460 MHz boost clock allow for adaptive performance scaling under load.

The RTX 4060's architecture, based on Ada Lovelace with 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, delivers a peak FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS. This computational power is evident in the benchmark scores, with a Passmark G3D score of 19545 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302. The GPU's 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it performs better than the majority of graphics cards.

In Barony, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU can maintain high frame rates across all settings, from 154.1 FPS at Ultra to 342.1 FPS at Low. However, at 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent, with the Ultra setting dropping to 53 FPS. The GPU's 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate are likely the determining factors in this performance drop, as higher resolutions require more pixel and texture processing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers outstanding performance across all settings. Low settings achieve 342.1 FPS, Medium reaches 251.3 FPS, High attains 216.7 FPS, and Ultra maintains 154.1 FPS. These frame rates are exceptionally high, indicating that the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a noticeable decrease. Low settings drop to 213.7 FPS, Medium to 158.5 FPS, High to 137.7 FPS, and Ultra to 97.4 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in an average reduction of approximately 38% across all settings, which is consistent with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system becomes increasingly GPU-bound. Low settings achieve 109.5 FPS, Medium reaches 85.2 FPS, High attains 70.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 53 FPS. The 4K results show a clear progression where each increase in settings reduces performance by roughly 15-20 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 56.5 FPS, representing a 51.6% reduction. This data suggests that for 4K gaming, players should opt for Medium or High settings to maintain smooth frame rates above 70 FPS.