Barony

AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a combination that sits at the very top of the tested hierarchy for Barony. The combo claims the number one position, ranking first out of 2,935 tested combinations. This is a decisive placement, indicating that among every processor and graphics card pairing evaluated for this game, this specific duo delivers the highest measured performance. The data confirms that this is not merely a strong setup; it is the definitive benchmark leader for Barony as of the testing period.

The implications of this rank are significant. With a rank of 1, the combination outperforms all other pairings in the database for this title. This suggests a near-perfect synergy between the CPU and GPU for Barony's specific workload. The game, a roguelike, often involves procedural generation and complex simulation logic that can be demanding on the processor, while the rendering engine benefits from a high-end graphics card. This pairing addresses both potential bottlenecks, resulting in the top-tier performance observed.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the centerpiece of this combo's graphical prowess. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and utilizes the GB202 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The GPU is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, which is a substantial amount for any game, including Barony. This memory is accessed via a 512-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. Such a high bandwidth ensures that the GPU can quickly access textures and geometry data, which is crucial for maintaining high frame rates, especially at higher resolutions.

The GPU's clock speeds are set at a base of 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz. The memory operates at 1750 MHz, or 28 Gbps effective. These clocks, combined with the sheer number of processing units—21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units—give the RTX 5090 D immense raw compute power. It can reach a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 104.8 TFLOPS. For Barony, this translates to the ability to render the game's environments and effects with maximum detail and at very high frame rates.

The GPU's benchmark scores further illustrate its capability. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 14,326. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 310,674, and Vulkan score is 376,915. The PassMark G3D score is 44,065, with a GPU compute score of 28,396. These figures place the RTX 5090 D in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 77,712. Interestingly, its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (with a score of 76,904 and a delta of 1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, delta -1.6%), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396, delta -2.1%). This indicates that while the 5090 D is a top-tier card, the benchmark data places it in a competitive cluster, with a 1.1% advantage over one rival and a 2.4% deficit to another, despite its massive memory and bandwidth advantages. In the context of Barony, however, the GPU's role is to leverage these resources to achieve the high frame rates observed in the measured FPS data.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and RTX 5090 D combination in Barony?

A: The combo ranks first out of 2,935 tested combinations, making it the highest-performing setup in the database for this game.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 D have, and what type is it?

A: The RTX 5090 D is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, offering a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 resolution with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average frame rate of 331 FPS.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve its highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 724, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40,081. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, has a score of 40,048, making the 7700 0.1% faster. The Intel Core 5 221E is 0.2% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 is 0.4% faster.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 5090 D is in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo show a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high, with the Low preset delivering an average of 724 FPS. The High preset at this resolution yields 462 FPS, while Medium achieves 538 FPS with a minimum of 458 and a maximum of 619. The Ultra preset at 1080p still produces an average of 331 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. The Low preset averages 457 FPS, High averages 292 FPS, and Medium averages 340 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 289 and 391 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 209 FPS, demonstrating that even at maximum settings and a higher resolution, the combo maintains a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the performance starts to show more strain but remains impressive. The Low preset at 4K averages 239 FPS. Medium averages 178 FPS, with a minimum of 151 and a maximum of 204 FPS. High averages 152 FPS. The most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, produces an average of 109 FPS. This is still well above the standard 60 FPS threshold, confirming that the combo is capable of handling Barony at 4K with all settings maxed out, albeit at lower frame rates than at lower resolutions.

The data shows a consistent pattern: for each resolution, the frame rate decreases as settings increase from Low to Ultra. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 393 FPS (724 to 331), at 1440p it is 248 FPS (457 to 209), and at 4K it is 130 FPS (239 to 109). This highlights the scaling efficiency of the GPU and the increasing load of higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals important insights about the limiting component in this setup. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 462 at 1920x1080 to 292 at 2560x1440, and then to 152 at 3840x2160. This represents a drop of 36.8% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 48.0% drop from 1440p to 4K. Overall, the 4K High average is 67.1% lower than the 1080p High average.

This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. As resolution increases, the workload on the graphics card grows exponentially, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant. The RTX 5090 D, despite its immense power, is still the component that sees its performance scaling constrained by the resolution. The fact that the FPS does not scale linearly with the pixel count (a 4x increase in pixels from 1080p to 4K does not result in a 4x drop in FPS) indicates that other factors, such as memory bandwidth and fill rate, are also playing a role, but the GPU is clearly the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is likely not the limiting factor at any resolution. Its high single-thread performance, evidenced by a PassMark single-thread score of 4,063 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,525, ensures that it can feed the GPU with enough data at all tested settings. The data implies that the GPU is the component that dictates the frame rate ceiling, especially as resolution increases.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the choice of settings depends heavily on the target resolution and the user's preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset, which yields an average of 331 FPS, provides an incredibly smooth experience. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the High preset at 462 FPS or even the Medium preset at 538 FPS would be excellent choices to maximize fluidity. However, given that Ultra is still far above the threshold for competitive play, there is little reason to compromise on visual quality at this resolution. The Ultra preset is recommended for the best balance of image quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 209 FPS, which is still a very high frame rate. The High preset at 292 FPS offers a significant boost for those seeking maximum smoothness. The data suggests that the High preset provides an excellent experience, but Ultra is also entirely viable. The recommendation is to use Ultra if the display can take advantage of the frame rates, or High if a higher refresh rate is preferred over the minor visual gains.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset averages 109 FPS, which is playable but may be a slight compromise for some users. The High preset at 152 FPS offers a substantial improvement in smoothness with a minimal visual difference in many titles. The Medium preset at 178 FPS provides even more headroom. For 4K gaming, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers a high average frame rate that is well above 144 FPS, while the Medium preset is a good alternative for those who want to ensure the highest possible frame rates.

The data indicates that the "best" experience is subjective, but the High preset at 4K offers a great compromise between visual quality and the measured 152 FPS average. The Ultra preset is only recommended if the user prioritizes maximum visual fidelity over the frame rate drop to 109 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a key component in this high-performing combo. It is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael), manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. For a game like Barony, which is a roguelike, the CPU's role can be multifaceted, handling game logic, procedural generation, and AI calculations alongside the rendering tasks.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache is beneficial for keeping frequently accessed data close to the cores, which can reduce latency and improve performance in games that have complex data patterns. The memory support for DDR5 and dual-channel configuration, with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, ensures that the CPU can quickly access system memory.

Benchmark results for the Ryzen 7 7700 show its strong all-around performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18,760 in multicore and 1,930 in single-core. The Geekbench scores are 15,371 for multicore and 2,525 for single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 34,470, with a single-thread score of 4,063. Its average benchmark score is 40,081, placing it in the 87th percentile among all CPUs.

In comparison to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700's performance is very close. It is 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (which has an average score of 40,048). It is 0.2% slower than the Intel Core 5 221E (score 40,144), 0.4% slower than the AMD Ryzen 9 270 (score 40,246), and 0.6% slower than the Intel Core i9-13905H (score 40,313). These deltas are incredibly small, indicating that the 7700 is well within the same performance tier as these other processors.

For Barony, the CPU's high single-thread performance is particularly important. The game's logic and simulation often rely on a few primary threads. The 7700's boost clock of 5.30 GHz and strong single-core scores ensure that these threads are processed efficiently. The data implies that the CPU is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 5090 D at all resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rate drops are more attributable to resolution scaling than to CPU limitations. The combination of a high single-thread speed and 8 physical cores provides a robust foundation for this top-ranking combo.