Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a performance profile in Barony that is heavily dictated by the graphics card, with the CPU showing it has ample headroom to spare. The data reveals a system that excels at high refresh rate 1080p gaming, remains highly capable at 1440p, and only begins to show significant strain at 4K Ultra settings. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates to understand where the bottleneck lies and how this specific pairing performs in the roguelike title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected trend: as resolution increases, average frame rates drop substantially. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 316.1 FPS, which serves as a baseline for the CPU's potential maximum output in this game. Moving to 1440p Low, the average falls to 197.4 FPS, a 37.5% decrease, indicating that the GPU is starting to take on more work. At 4K Low, the average is 102.7 FPS, another 48% drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern is typical, but the severity of the drop between 1440p and 4K is noteworthy.

The scaling becomes more pronounced when looking at higher settings. For Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 142.7 FPS at 1080p to 90.3 FPS at 1440p, and then plummets to 47.4 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than a third of the 1080p Low result, which strongly suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER's compute and memory resources are the limiting factor at this extreme resolution. The data implies that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, while at 1080p, the system is likely more balanced, with the CPU potentially becoming a limiting factor only at the very highest frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, plays a decisive role in Barony's performance, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is a critical resource, and the significant frame rate drops at 4K suggest that the game is demanding more data than this GPU can efficiently feed to its processing cores. The GPU's boost clock of 1770 MHz and its 2560 shading units are responsible for the raw rendering power, and the data shows that this power is sufficient for smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p across most settings.

The delta between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution highlights the GPU's workload. At 1080p, the difference between Low (316.1 FPS) and Ultra (142.7 FPS) is a 54.9% performance penalty. At 4K, the same settings comparison shows a much steeper drop, from 102.7 FPS to 47.4 FPS, a 53.8% penalty. This consistency in the relative performance penalty indicates that the GPU is being pushed to its limits in a similar way across resolutions, but the absolute frame rates at 4K fall below the desirable threshold for smooth play on Ultra. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs reinforces that while it is a capable mid-range performer, it is not a top-tier card for 4K gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 7 7700 and RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1065th out of 1702 combos for Barony. This places it in the lower half of the tested systems, which is an interesting data point given the strong individual performance of the CPU. The CPU alone ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, showcasing its high processing power. However, the GPU is ranked in the 65th percentile, which is significantly lower.

This disparity in individual rankings explains the combo's overall position. The data suggests that the combination is being held back by the GPU. The CPU is capable of driving much higher frame rates, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 316.1 FPS, but the GPU cannot maintain that pace at higher resolutions or settings. This is a classic case of a bottleneck, where the system's overall performance is constrained by its weakest link, which in this instance is the graphics card. The rank of 1065 out of 1702 indicates that while this is a functional gaming system, many other tested combos deliver higher average FPS in this specific title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1080p, the data shows that all settings are playable, but the difference between Medium and High is significant. At 1080p Medium, the average is 236.6 FPS, while at High it drops to 200.2 FPS. The jump to Ultra brings a further reduction to 142.7 FPS. For players with a 144Hz monitor, High settings at 1080p would be an excellent choice, as it provides a high frame rate well above the refresh rate.

For 1440p, the data suggests that High settings (127.1 FPS) offer a great balance, providing a smooth experience for most monitors. Medium settings (149.5 FPS) are also an option for those seeking higher frame rates. Ultra at 1440p, with an average of 90.3 FPS, might be acceptable for some, but it is a significant drop from High. At 4K, the data indicates that Low settings (102.7 FPS) are the only viable option for truly smooth gameplay. Medium (77.1 FPS) and High (66.5 FPS) are playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action. Ultra at 4K (47.4 FPS) should be avoided for a consistently smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact average FPS measurements for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER in Barony.

1920x1080:

• Low: 316.1 FPS
• Medium: 236.6 FPS
• High: 200.2 FPS
• Ultra: 142.7 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 197.4 FPS
• Medium: 149.5 FPS
• High: 127.1 FPS
• Ultra: 90.3 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 102.7 FPS
• Medium: 77.1 FPS
• High: 66.5 FPS
• Ultra: 47.4 FPS

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo can achieve in Barony?

A: The highest measured average is 316.1 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K with Low settings, it achieves an average of 102.7 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average drops to 47.4 FPS, which may not be smooth enough for all players.

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

A: The data suggests that High settings, yielding 127.1 FPS, or Medium settings, yielding 149.5 FPS, are the best options for a smooth and visually pleasing experience at 2560x1440.

Q: How does the CPU's performance ranking compare to the GPU's?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the performance penalty for using Ultra settings instead of Low at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 316.1 FPS on Low to 142.7 FPS on Ultra, a performance penalty of 54.9%.

Q: Where does this system rank among all tested combos for this game?

A: This specific combo ranks 1065th out of 1702 tested combinations for Barony.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is a powerful processor that clearly has a significant impact on the game's performance ceiling. Its Zen 4 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, provides the processing power needed to handle game logic and AI. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29302 and a single-core score of 4136, indicate a very strong processor. This is corroborated by its 91st percentile ranking, placing it among the top 9% of all CPUs.

In the context of Barony, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not the primary constraint. The 1080p Low result of 316.1 FPS reflects the CPU's ability to feed frames quickly. However, the data suggests that this CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The significant FPS drops when moving to 4K are not due to CPU limitations but rather the GPU's inability to render at the same pace. The CPU's performance headroom is clear, as it is capable of far more than the RTX 2070 SUPER can deliver in this game, particularly at higher resolutions. This pairing creates a system where the GPU is the clear bottleneck for maximizing visual fidelity and resolution.