Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers remarkably high frame rates in Barony, a roguelike title from 2015. The data shows this pairing sits at rank 1,065 out of 3,717 tested combos, placing it comfortably in the top 29% of all systems evaluated. This page breaks down exactly how the CPU and GPU contribute to the measured results, how the system scales across resolutions, and which settings offer the best experience.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael), built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features a 32 MB shared L3 cache, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 KB of L1 per core. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and includes integrated Radeon Graphics, though the discrete RTX 3080 handles all rendering here.

Benchmark scores place the 7700 in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 18,760, while single-core is 1,930. Geekbench results show 15,371 multi-core and 2,525 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 34,470, with a single-thread score of 4,063. In 3DMark, the 16-thread test yields 8,484, the 8-thread test gives 6,933, and the 4-thread test produces 3,931. The 2-thread score is 2,043, and single-thread is 1,049. Max-thread score is 8,479, nearly identical to the 16-thread result, indicating the processor's scaling plateaus after 16 threads.

The nearest rivals show how closely packed the 7700 is to its competition. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 averages 40,048 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 5 221E averages 40,144 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 averages 40,246 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-13905H averages 40,313 (-0.6%). These deltas are tiny, meaning the 7700 performs essentially identically to these chips in aggregate benchmarks.

For Barony, the game's roguelike nature typically involves procedural generation and simulation logic that can be single-thread bound. The 7700's strong single-thread performance (1,930 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 4,063 in PassMark single-thread) is likely the primary driver for maintaining high frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where CPU bottlenecks emerge. The 8-core/16-thread configuration ensures that background tasks and any multi-threaded game logic won't starve the main render thread. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system hits 449 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is not limiting at that point, or if it is, it's limiting at a very high threshold.

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

*Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Barony?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 449, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next best is 334 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 287 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23,172. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA P106-100, scores 23,249 (-0.3% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23,250 (-0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23,273 (-0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23,276 (-0.4%). These differences are negligible, indicating the 3080 performs on par with these GPUs in aggregate testing.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for Barony?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combo ranks 1,065 out of 3,717 tested combinations. This places it in the top 28.6% of all systems, which is solid but not elite for this specific game.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU appear to be the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 68. This is the lowest measured average across all configurations. The large drop from 1080p Ultra (206 FPS) to 4K Ultra (68 FPS) suggests the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the pixel throughput demand increases dramatically.

Q: What is the difference between the Ryzen 7 7700 and its closest rival in the data?

A: The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, which has an average score of 40,048 compared to the 7700's 40,081, a delta of just 0.1%. This means the 7700 is marginally faster, but the difference is within noise for most real-world workloads.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 3080 have and what type is it?

A: The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for Barony's roguelike visuals, which are not memory-intensive.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. Starting at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system delivers 449 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 284 FPS, a 36.7% decrease. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 148 FPS, a 67.0% decrease from 1080p Low.

For High settings, the progression is 287 FPS at 1080p, 181 FPS at 1440p (36.9% drop), and 95 FPS at 4K (66.9% drop). Medium settings show 334 FPS at 1080p, 211 FPS at 1440p (36.8% drop), and 110 FPS at 4K (67.1% drop). Ultra settings are the most demanding: 206 FPS at 1080p, 130 FPS at 1440p (36.9% drop), and 68 FPS at 4K (67.0% drop).

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings is striking. Every setting tier shows approximately a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This uniform scaling strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The RTX 3080's pixel throughput (164.2 GPixel/s) and texture rate (465.1 GTexel/s) are being taxed proportionally as resolution increases. The CPU's performance headroom, evidenced by the 449 FPS at 1080p Low, means it can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at higher resolutions. The fact that the 1080p Low result is more than double the 4K Low result (449 vs 148) shows the GPU is the bottleneck as resolution climbs, while the CPU remains capable of pushing far more frames if the GPU could keep up.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo rank of 1,065 out of 3,717 tested systems places this configuration in the 71st percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 71% of all tested combos in Barony. This is a strong result for a game that is not particularly demanding by modern standards, given its 2015 release date. The rank indicates that while this system is not at the very top, it delivers a smooth experience for the vast majority of players.

The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 87, and the GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 68. The combo rank being lower than the CPU percentile but higher than the GPU percentile suggests the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing for Barony. The CPU is well above average, while the GPU is slightly above average, and the game's performance is likely constrained by the GPU's capabilities at higher resolutions. The fact that the combo rank is not higher suggests that many other tested systems pair stronger GPUs with similar or better CPUs, which would push them ahead in this particular game's benchmarks.

The deltaPct values for both the CPU and GPU rivals are all under 1%, indicating that performance differences between this combo and similar ones are marginal. The Ryzen 7 7700's nearest rival, the Ryzen AI 9 365, is within 0.1% in average score, and the RTX 3080's nearest rival, the P106-100, is within 0.3%. This means the combo's rank is not determined by a significant hardware advantage, but rather by the combination of its specific components and how they interact with Barony's engine.

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

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 449 FPS. Medium settings yield 334 FPS average, with a minimum of 284 FPS and a maximum of 384 FPS. High settings give 287 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 206 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 243 FPS, showing significant headroom in the GPU for lower settings.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are still very high. Low settings average 284 FPS. Medium settings average 211 FPS, with a minimum of 179 FPS and a maximum of 242 FPS. High settings average 181 FPS. Ultra settings average 130 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 154 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is being pushed harder.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates. Low settings average 148 FPS. Medium settings average 110 FPS, with a minimum of 94 FPS and a maximum of 127 FPS. High settings average 95 FPS. Ultra settings average 68 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 80 FPS, the smallest spread, confirming the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at this resolution.

The only measured configurations with minimum FPS data are the Medium settings at each resolution: 284 FPS minimum at 1080p, 179 FPS minimum at 1440p, and 94 FPS minimum at 4K. These minimums are all well above 60 FPS, meaning the system never drops below smooth gameplay thresholds in the measured scenarios.

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

For players targeting 4K resolution, the data shows that High settings at 95 FPS average is the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. The Ultra preset drops to 68 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 28.4% performance penalty for presumably modest visual gains in a roguelike. Medium at 110 FPS is also viable, but High offers a better visual experience with only a 13.6% FPS reduction compared to Medium. The Low preset at 148 FPS is excessive for 4K, as the visual downgrade is likely not worth the extra 53 FPS over High.

For 1440p, High settings at 181 FPS is the recommended preset. Ultra at 130 FPS is still very smooth, but High provides a 39.2% FPS improvement over Ultra. Medium at 211 FPS is overkill for most displays, which typically refresh at 144 Hz or 165 Hz. Low at 284 FPS provides no tangible benefit beyond High for most users.

For 1080p, the choice depends on the display's refresh rate. High at 287 FPS is sufficient for even the fastest gaming monitors. Ultra at 206 FPS is also excellent and offers the best visual fidelity. Medium at 334 FPS provides a safety margin for frame time consistency, but the minimum of 284 FPS already exceeds any mainstream refresh rate. Low at 449 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing absolute maximum frame rates for competitive play, which is uncommon in a roguelike.

The overall recommendation is to use High settings at 1080p or 1440p, and High settings at 4K if the display supports it. The Medium preset's minimum FPS data suggests it has good frame time consistency, but the High preset's averages are high enough that frame pacing should be stable.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is based on the Ampere architecture, using the GA102 chip built on Samsung's 8 nm process. It has 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz, with memory running at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). It features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 8,704 shading units, 272 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 68 RT cores, and 272 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 164.2 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 465.1 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 29.77 TFLOPS, with matching FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio. The card has a 320 W TDP and requires a 700 W power supply, using a single 12-pin power connector.

Benchmark results show the RTX 3080's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 4,407. Geekbench OpenCL scores 152,423, and Vulkan scores 33,620. PassMark G3D scores 25,086, with G2D at 1,054. DirectX 12 scores 100, DirectX 11 scores 207, DirectX 10 scores 170, and DirectX 9 scores 258. GPU compute is 14,397. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 68, indicating it outperforms 68% of all GPUs. The average benchmark score is 23,172.

For Barony, the GPU's role is less critical than in graphically intensive titles. The game's roguelike visuals do not heavily tax the 10 GB VRAM or the 760.3 GB/s memory bandwidth. The highest memory pressure scenario would be at 4K Ultra, where the GPU still delivers 68 FPS, proving it has sufficient resources. The RTX 3080's nearest rivals in benchmark scores—the P106-100, Pro Vega 16, RX 6600M, and R9 M290X—all perform within 0.4% of the 3080 in aggregate benchmarks, yet the 3080's architectural advantages in shading units and memory bandwidth provide the headroom needed for the higher resolution and settings tested here.

The GPU's boost clock of 1710 MHz, combined with its 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 performance, allows it to handle the pixel and texture throughput demands at 4K High (95 FPS) without issue. The data suggests that for Barony, the RTX 3080 is more than adequate, and the system's overall performance is rarely constrained by the GPU, except at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 68th percentile indicates the processor has more relative headroom, but the combination works harmoniously to deliver high frame rates across all tested configurations.