Barony

# Barony with AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers exceptional performance in Barony, a roguelike title from 2015 that scales impressively across modern hardware. This combination ranks 405th out of 3,717 tested combos, placing it in the top 11% of all system configurations evaluated for this game. The data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-threaded performance ensures no bottleneck at lower settings, where frame rates reach levels that exceed the refresh rate capabilities of virtually all displays.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable resolution scaling pattern, with average frame rates dropping by roughly 36-39% when moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, and another 47-48% when stepping up to 3840x2160. At High settings, the progression is 361 FPS at 1080p, 228 FPS at 1440p, and 119 FPS at 4K — each successive resolution step reduces performance by approximately 37% and 48% respectively. This scaling factor indicates that the rendering load increases nearly linearly with pixel count, which is typical for a game with moderate geometric complexity like Barony.

The Low settings preset shows the most extreme resolution sensitivity, with 565 FPS at 1080p dropping to 356 FPS at 1440p and 186 FPS at 4K. The fact that even at 4K Low the system maintains 186 FPS suggests that the GPU is never fully saturated at lower quality presets, and the CPU becomes the primary limiting factor at 1080p where the frame rate reaches 565 FPS. The Medium preset, which includes min/max data, shows a narrower range at higher resolutions: 420 FPS average at 1080p (min 357, max 483), 265 FPS at 1440p (min 225, max 305), and 139 FPS at 4K (min 118, max 159). These min/max spreads of roughly 30% at each resolution indicate stable frame pacing with occasional spikes, characteristic of roguelike gameplay with procedurally generated environments.

Ultra settings present the most demanding scenario, with 258 FPS at 1080p, 163 FPS at 1440p, and 85 FPS at 4K. The resolution scaling between Ultra presets follows the same proportional pattern as other settings, confirming that the performance drop is primarily pixel-count driven rather than settings-specific. This consistent scaling behavior suggests the game engine's rendering pipeline is well-optimized, with no unexpected bottlenecks emerging at any particular resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer), built on TSMC's 7 nm process node with a die size of 74 mm² containing 4,150 million transistors. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 105 W on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. The processor's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded capability with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,794 and a single-core score of 3,359, while its 3DMark scores range from 959 (single-thread) to 7,683 (16-thread).

For Barony, the CPU's single-threaded performance is particularly relevant given the game's roguelike nature, which typically involves significant per-frame logic calculations for map generation, pathfinding, and entity updates. The processor's 3DMark single-thread score of 959 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,535 indicate robust per-core performance that allows frame rates to scale well beyond typical display refresh rates at lower resolutions. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and streaming, though the game's relatively simple rendering demands mean that even at 1080p Low (565 FPS), the CPU is likely approaching its practical limit for this workload.

The 5800XT's cache hierarchy — 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3 — is well-suited for a roguelike where procedural generation and state tracking benefit from fast access to frequently used data structures. The processor's 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,879, places it near the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29,868, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (29,955, -0.3% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (29,955, -0.3% delta), while slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29,713, 0.6% delta). This clustering indicates the 5800XT delivers competitive multi-threaded performance relative to newer mobile and desktop parts.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU based on the GB203 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with a die size of 378 mm² containing 45,600 million transistors. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, with base and boost clocks of 2295 MHz and 2452 MHz respectively. The GPU's 8,960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs provide substantial raw compute capability, backed by 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores for feature-rich rendering.

For Barony, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient — the game's relatively modest texture and geometry requirements mean memory capacity is unlikely to be a constraint at any resolution or settings combination. The high memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and framebuffer operations at 4K Ultra remain efficient, as evidenced by the 85 FPS average at that most demanding configuration. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 32,974 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,604 indicate strong overall graphics performance that translates directly to the high frame rates observed in Barony.

The RTX 5070 Ti's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,957, places it in close competition with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50,001, -0.1% delta), Intel Arc A550M (49,737, 0.4% delta), AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (50,951, -2% delta), and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (48,477, 3.1% delta). These nearest rivals show the 5070 Ti sitting comfortably in the upper echelon of graphics cards, with performance deltas within ±3% of its closest competitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers extremely high frame rates across all settings: 565 FPS at Low, 420 FPS at Medium (with a min of 357 and max of 483), 361 FPS at High, and 258 FPS at Ultra. These figures indicate that at 1080p, even Ultra settings maintain frame rates well above 240 Hz displays, making the configuration suitable for competitive play where maximum responsiveness is desired. The 1080p Medium preset shows the tightest min/max range relative to its average, with a 126 FPS spread, suggesting consistent frame delivery.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally strong: 356 FPS at Low, 265 FPS at Medium (min 225, max 305), 228 FPS at High, and 163 FPS at Ultra. The 1440p results show that the system can still drive high-refresh-rate monitors (165 Hz or 240 Hz) at most settings, with only Ultra falling below the 165 Hz threshold. The Medium preset at 1440p exhibits an 80 FPS min/max spread, indicating slightly more variance than at 1080p but still well-controlled.

At 3840x2160, the system delivers playable frame rates across all settings: 186 FPS at Low, 139 FPS at Medium (min 118, max 159), 119 FPS at High, and 85 FPS at Ultra. The 4K results show that the GPU is now the dominant factor, with the performance gap between Low and Ultra (101 FPS difference) being nearly twice the resolution scaling drop from 1440p to 4K. The 4K Medium preset's min/max spread of 41 FPS indicates that even at this demanding resolution, frame pacing remains stable enough for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a combo rank of 405 out of 3,717 tested configurations in Barony, placing it in the 89th percentile of all system pairings evaluated. This ranking reflects the system's ability to deliver high frame rates across all resolutions and settings, with particular strength at 1080p and 1440p where the CPU's solid single-threaded performance complements the GPU's raw rendering power.

Given that this pairing represents a high-end desktop GPU from the 50-series combined with an upper-mid-range desktop CPU from the 5000 series, the 405th rank suggests that most of the 404 configurations ranked above it likely feature newer or higher-tier processors paired with the same or more powerful graphics cards. The 5800XT's 81st percentile CPU ranking and the 5070 Ti's 86th percentile GPU ranking are roughly consistent with the overall combo position, indicating that neither component is significantly underperforming relative to its class in this game.

The data shows that in Barony, the GPU plays a more significant role in determining final rank at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at 1080p where frame rates exceed 500 FPS. This balanced dependency means the combo's ranking would likely improve substantially at 4K compared to lower resolutions, as the GPU's strong absolute performance (86th percentile) becomes the primary driver of frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 60 FPS as the minimum acceptable frame rate, all settings and resolutions in the measured data exceed this threshold, including 4K Ultra at 85 FPS average. This means the system can comfortably run Barony at maximum quality at any resolution without compromising playability. The 4K Ultra preset's 85 FPS average is particularly notable because it indicates the system can deliver a high-fidelity experience on 4K displays without requiring any settings reductions.

For players with 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays, the recommended configuration depends on resolution. At 1080p, Ultra settings (258 FPS) exceed 240 Hz, while at 1440p, High settings (228 FPS) or even Ultra (163 FPS) can drive 144 Hz panels. At 4K, High settings (119 FPS) come close to 120 Hz, while Medium (139 FPS) comfortably exceeds 120 Hz — making Medium at 4K the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate 4K displays. For 240 Hz displays, 1080p Ultra (258 FPS) is the only fully supported configuration, though 1440p High (228 FPS) comes close.

The Medium preset at each resolution provides the best balance of visual quality and frame rate headroom, as evidenced by its consistent 20-30% performance advantage over High while maintaining stable min/max values. Players prioritizing maximum visual fidelity should select Ultra at their native resolution, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration maintains an average of 85 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS standard for most gaming displays.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Barony at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 85 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The system can handle 4K Ultra without any settings compromises.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144 Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver 228 FPS average, which exceeds 144 Hz. Ultra settings also work at 163 FPS average, so both presets are suitable. Medium settings provide 265 FPS if additional headroom is desired.

Q: How does the CPU's single-threaded performance affect Barony?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT's single-thread score of 959 in 3DMark and 3,535 in PassMark supports extremely high frame rates at low resolutions, as evidenced by 565 FPS at 1080p Low. The CPU is not a limiting factor at any measured configuration.

Q: Is 16 GB of VRAM necessary for Barony?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB GDDR7 memory provides 896.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Barony at all settings. The game's modest texture requirements mean VRAM capacity is never a constraint in the measured data.

Q: How does this combo compare to systems with the RX 6900 XT?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49,957, which is 2% lower than the RX 6900 XT's 50,951. However, in Barony, the 5070 Ti's specific driver optimizations and architecture deliver the frame rates shown in the measured data.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 258 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This makes the system suitable for 240 Hz displays, though the min/max data was not recorded for this configuration.