Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Barony, a roguelike title released on 2015-06-22. The measured data shows this pairing ranks 99th out of 3717 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile of all configurations tested. The RTX 5090, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT offers 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The following analysis walks through the benchmark results, focusing on how the GPU and CPU contribute to the observed performance.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock is 2017 MHz, boosting to 2407 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The 32 GB GDDR7 memory pool is paired with a 512-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. These specifications are far beyond what a 2015 roguelike like Barony would require, but the data shows the GPU still scales meaningfully with settings and resolution.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its high-end positioning. The RTX 5090 achieves a Passmark G3D score of 39650 and a Passmark GPU Compute score of 26756. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 18355, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores reach 334370 and 376728, respectively. With a percentile rank of 92 among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 79842, the RTX 5090 sits near the top of the hierarchy. Its nearest rivals in the data include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (avg score 79605, delta 0.3%), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (avg score 79396, delta 0.6%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (avg score 78940, delta 1.1%), with the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X slightly ahead at 80959 (delta -1.4%).

For Barony, the GPU’s massive VRAM and bandwidth are not taxed by complex textures or heavy geometry, but the data shows the RTX 5090 still dictates performance at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the combo hits 311 FPS average, while at 3840x2160 Ultra, it drops to 102 FPS. This indicates that even at 4K Ultra, the GPU is not the bottleneck—the frame rates remain well above playable thresholds. The GPU’s 21760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs provide ample pixel throughput (423.6 GPixel/s) and texture rate (1,636.8 GTexel/s), which explains why even the most demanding preset at 4K yields triple-digit FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 99th out of 3717 tested combos in Barony. This places the pairing in the top 2.7% of all configurations, reflecting the strength of both components. The rank is driven primarily by the GPU’s raw power, but the CPU’s contributions are also significant, as discussed later.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT itself has an average benchmark score of 29879 and a percentile rank of 81 among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the data are the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (avg score 29868, delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (avg score 29955, delta -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (avg score 29955, delta -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (avg score 29713, delta 0.6%). The 5800XT’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and single-core score of 3359 indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, which helps maintain high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

The RTX 5090, with a percentile rank of 92 among GPUs, is the dominant component in this pairing. Its average benchmark score of 79842 is nearly 2.7 times that of the CPU, confirming that the GPU handles most of the rendering workload. However, the combo rank of 99 out of 3717 suggests that other pairings—likely those with even faster CPUs—achieve higher overall frame rates in Barony. The data shows that at 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches 658 FPS average, which is likely limited by CPU single-thread performance rather than GPU capability.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Barony?

A: The highest average FPS is 658, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 compare to its nearest rival in GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842, which is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79605) and 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940). The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% higher than the RTX 5090.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 99th out of 3717 tested combos in Barony.

Q: What are the core and clock specifications of the CPU in this combo?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which settings preset at 3840x2160 produces the highest average FPS?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces the highest average FPS at 224, followed by Medium at 167, High at 143, and Ultra at 102.

Q: Does the data show any min or max FPS values for all tested configurations?

A: No, min and max FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. For example, at 1920x1080 Medium, min FPS is 429 and max FPS is 580.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on settings selection. At every resolution, the Low preset yields the highest average FPS: 658 at 1920x1080, 428 at 2560x1440, and 224 at 3840x2160. However, Low settings are rarely the best choice for visual quality. The Medium preset offers a balanced option, with average FPS of 505 at 1920x1080, 319 at 2560x1440, and 167 at 3840x2160. The Medium preset also has recorded min and max FPS values: 429-580 at 1920x1080, 271-366 at 2560x1440, and 142-191 at 3840x2160.

The High preset provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium, with average FPS of 433 at 1920x1080, 273 at 2560x1440, and 143 at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding 311 FPS at 1920x1080, 196 at 2560x1440, and 102 at 3840x2160. All presets maintain frame rates above 100 FPS even at 4K Ultra, which is exceptional for a game of Barony’s age.

For the best experience, the data suggests the High preset is the sweet spot for most users. At 2560x1440 High, the combo averages 273 FPS, which is well above any display refresh rate. Even at 3840x2160 High, the average of 143 FPS exceeds 120 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 102 FPS average, which is still playable but may not fully utilize high-refresh displays. Given that the Medium preset provides a notable FPS increase (167 at 4K vs 143 at High), users with 144 Hz or lower refresh monitors could opt for Medium at 4K to ensure consistent frame times.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for this combo is organized by resolution and settings, with average FPS values for all presets and min/max values for the Medium preset.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 658 FPS average
• Medium: 505 FPS average (min 429, max 580)
• High: 433 FPS average
• Ultra: 311 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 428 FPS average
• Medium: 319 FPS average (min 271, max 366)
• High: 273 FPS average
• Ultra: 196 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 224 FPS average
• Medium: 167 FPS average (min 142, max 191)
• High: 143 FPS average
• Ultra: 102 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS by roughly half at each resolution. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 347 FPS (from 658 to 311). At 1440p, the drop is 232 FPS (from 428 to 196). At 4K, the drop is 122 FPS (from 224 to 102). The min FPS values for Medium settings are 429 at 1080p, 271 at 1440p, and 142 at 4K, indicating that even the lowest recorded frames remain high enough for smooth gameplay.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture (codename Vermeer). It is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The CPU has a 32 MB shared L3 cache, 512 KB L2 per core, and 64 KB L1 per core. It supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

The CPU’s benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 23794, while single-core is 3359. Passmark multi-thread score is 28053, and Passmark single-thread is 3535. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 29879, with a percentile rank of 81 among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the data are the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (avg score 29868, delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (avg score 29955, delta -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (avg score 29713, delta 0.6%).

For Barony, the CPU’s role is evident in the scaling from Low to Ultra settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 658 FPS, which is likely CPU-limited given the GPU’s immense power. The CPU’s single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 3359) is critical for this roguelike, which may rely on single-threaded game logic. The boost clock of 4.80 GHz helps maintain high frame rates, but the data shows that even at 1080p Low, the FPS does not exceed 658, suggesting a CPU ceiling. At 4K Ultra, the FPS drops to 102, indicating that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the CPU still maintains adequate performance to avoid stutter.

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

The resolution scaling data reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by approximately 35% across all settings. For example, at High settings, FPS goes from 433 to 273, a drop of 160 FPS. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the drop is more pronounced: at High, FPS goes from 273 to 143, a drop of 130 FPS. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 290 FPS (from 433 to 143), which is a 67% reduction.

At Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is 434 FPS (from 658 to 224), a 66% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is 209 FPS (from 311 to 102), a 67% reduction. The consistency of this percentage drop across settings suggests that the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution increases. The RTX 5090’s bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s provides sufficient data throughput, but the pixel fill rate (423.6 GPixel/s) becomes a limiting factor at 4K.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is the bottleneck, as evidenced by the high FPS at Low settings (658) that cannot be exceeded even with lower graphical demands. At 4K, the GPU becomes more dominant, but the frame rates remain high (102-224 FPS), showing that neither component is severely taxed by Barony. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (102 FPS) is still above 100 FPS, which is remarkable for a game released in 2015. The resolution scaling analysis confirms that this combo is overkill for Barony, but it also demonstrates the balance between the Ryzen 7 5800XT’s strong single-thread performance and the RTX 5090’s massive rendering capabilities.