Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a performance profile in Barony that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphics settings. The measured frame rates reveal a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p gameplay, remains very capable at 1440p, and begins to show its limits at 4K, particularly under the most demanding presets. The data indicates a balanced pairing where the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a dramatic shift in performance, clearly identifying the GPU as the limiting component at higher resolutions. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 193 FPS at 1920x1080 to 122 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 71 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160 yields an average of 64 FPS, which is a further 58 FPS drop from the 1440p result. This represents a total reduction of 129 FPS, or roughly 67%, from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline confirms that the RTX 5050’s rendering workload scales almost linearly with pixel count, and the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K.

The Low preset shows a similar trend, albeit with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p, the system produces an average of 302 FPS. This drops to 191 FPS at 1440p and then to 100 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, showing that lower settings can mitigate the resolution penalty. However, the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is about 67%, matching the High preset’s relative decline. This consistency suggests the scaling behavior is inherent to the GPU’s pixel processing throughput rather than being influenced by the specific settings level.

The Medium preset provides the only complete dataset with min and max FPS values, offering insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the average is 225 FPS with a minimum of 191 FPS and a maximum of 258 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 142 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS. The 4K result shows an average of 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS. The spread between min and max FPS remains proportionally similar across resolutions, indicating that the frame pacing does not degrade disproportionately as resolution increases.

The Ultra preset demonstrates the most severe resolution scaling. At 1080p, the average is 138 FPS. This falls to 87 FPS at 1440p and then to 46 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that drops below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay on a standard 60Hz display. The 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K is consistent with other presets, reinforcing that the RTX 5050’s compute resources are the primary constraint at higher pixel densities.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, the combination of the Ryzen 7 5800XT and RTX 5050 ranks 1775th out of 2935 tested combos for Barony. This places it in the 60th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 60% of the systems in the database for this specific game. The rank, while not top-tier, indicates a solid mid-to-upper-midrange position for this title.

The CPU’s individual benchmark scores support this ranking. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879 and sits in the 81st percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with an average score of 29868 (a 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS both at 29955 (a -0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 29713 (a 0.6% delta). These figures show the 5800XT is essentially tied with these competitors, with performance deltas of less than one percent. This indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in this pairing; it provides consistent, mid-range processing power.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 21035, placing it in the 66th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL with an average score of 21153 (a -0.6% delta), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M at 21237 (a -1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at 20713 (a 1.6% delta), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile at 21379 (a -1.6% delta). The RTX 5050’s performance is within a 1.6% margin of these competitors, showing it performs in a similar tier. The combo rank of 1775 reflects the combined capabilities of these two components, which are both solidly mid-range in their respective fields.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p gaming, all presets deliver playable frame rates. The Ultra preset, with an average of 138 FPS, is suitable for high-refresh monitors up to 144Hz. The High preset at 193 FPS and Medium at 225 FPS are better suited for 165Hz or 240Hz displays, offering a smoother experience. The Low preset at 302 FPS provides the maximum frame rate but may not be necessary given the strong performance of higher presets. For users with a 144Hz monitor, High is the recommended balance, providing a 49 FPS advantage over Ultra while retaining most visual quality.

At 1440p, the High preset, averaging 122 FPS, is the recommended choice for 120Hz displays. It offers a significant improvement over Ultra (87 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 142 FPS is an alternative for users prioritizing higher refresh rates, but the visual fidelity reduction may not be worth the 20 FPS gain. The Ultra preset at 87 FPS is still playable but underutilizes 120Hz+ monitors. Low at 191 FPS is excessive for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality. The sweet spot for 1440p is High, providing a 35 FPS advantage over Ultra while remaining visually robust.

At 4K, the options are more constrained. The Ultra preset at 46 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 64 FPS just meets the 60 FPS target, making it the minimum viable option for a standard 60Hz display. The Medium preset at 74 FPS provides a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K. It offers a 10 FPS improvement over High while only sacrificing some visual details. Low at 100 FPS is possible, but the significant visual downgrade is generally not worth the frame rate increase at this resolution. For 4K users, Medium is the optimal preset, balancing visual quality with a playable frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain over 100 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset averages 225 FPS, the High preset averages 193 FPS, and the Low preset averages 302 FPS, all well above 100 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset (191 FPS) and Medium preset (142 FPS) exceed 100 FPS, while High falls to 122 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 100 FPS, Medium averages 74 FPS, and High averages 64 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended as it averages only 46 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, scores 21153, a -0.6% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 20713, a 1.6% delta, meaning the RTX 5050 is approximately 1.6% faster than that card.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800XT a bottleneck for the RTX 5050 in this game?

A: The data suggests no. At 1080p, the system achieves 302 FPS on Low settings, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, has a nearly identical average score with a 0% delta, showing the CPU performs consistently without holding back the GPU.

Q: What is the frame rate variance at different resolutions on Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the average is 225 FPS with a range of 191-258 FPS. At 2560x1440, the average is 142 FPS with a range of 120-163 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average is 74 FPS with a range of 63-85 FPS.

Q: How many total combos does this system rank above in Barony?

A: The combo ranks 1775th out of 2935 tested configurations. This means it outperforms 1160 other combos in the database for this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features the GB207 chip. It operates with a base clock of 2317 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. With 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units, it delivers a pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is rated at 13.17 TFLOPS.

In Barony, the GPU’s role is the primary determinant of performance at higher resolutions. The measured FPS at 4K (64 FPS on High, 46 FPS on Ultra) is significantly lower than at 1080p (193 FPS on High, 138 FPS on Ultra), directly reflecting the GPU’s pixel processing capacity. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this title, as the game does not appear to exceed this capacity at any tested setting, evidenced by the consistent scaling behavior. The RTX 5050’s average benchmark score of 21035 places it in the 66th percentile, and its performance is tightly clustered with rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, which it leads by 1.6%, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile, which leads it by 1.6%.

The GPU’s boost clock of 2572 MHz is the operational ceiling under load, and the data suggests it sustains this performance effectively across the resolution range. The 130 W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x8 interface are adequate for this workload. The benchmark results show that the RTX 5050 is a capable mid-range GPU for Barony, providing smooth frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but requiring settings adjustments to maintain playability at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer). It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The processor is manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC and has a TDP of 105 W.

In Barony, the CPU’s role is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p on Low settings, the system reaches 302 FPS, indicating the 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides sufficient processing power to drive high frame rates. The CPU’s single-thread performance, as measured by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 959, is adequate for the game’s logic. The multi-threaded capability, shown in the cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23794, ensures that background tasks do not interfere with gameplay.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 29879 places it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, has a score of 29868, a 0% delta, meaning the 5800XT performs identically. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, a 0.6% delta in favor of the 5800XT. These comparisons show the CPU is a reliable mid-range performer that does not limit the RTX 5050 in this game. At 4K, where the GPU is the limiting factor, the CPU’s performance becomes less relevant, as frame rates are dictated by the GPU’s rendering capabilities rather than processor speed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS is 302. The Medium preset yields an average of 225 FPS, with a minimum of 191 FPS and a maximum of 258 FPS. High settings produce an average of 193 FPS. The Ultra preset results in an average of 138 FPS. This resolution shows a clear progression where higher settings reduce frame rates, but all remain well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance decreases across all presets. Low settings average 191 FPS. The Medium preset averages 142 FPS, with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS. High settings average 122 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 87 FPS. The data shows that Ultra at 1440p still provides a playable frame rate, but the gap between High and Ultra is 35 FPS, making High a more efficient choice for higher refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the system’s limitations become evident. Low settings average 100 FPS. The Medium preset averages 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS. High settings average 64 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to an average of 46 FPS, which is below the standard 60 FPS target. This resolution demonstrates that the RTX 5050 struggles with the highest settings, requiring a reduction to Medium or Low to maintain smooth gameplay. The complete FPS data across all resolutions and settings is as follows: 1080p Low 302, 1080p Medium 225 (191-258), 1080p High 193, 1080p Ultra 138; 1440p Low 191, 1440p Medium 142 (120-163), 1440p High 122, 1440p Ultra 87; 4K Low 100, 4K Medium 74 (63-85), 4K High 64, 4K Ultra 46.