Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Barony, a roguelike where frame pacing and consistency matter more than raw graphical fidelity. Measured results across three resolutions and four quality presets show this combination rarely dips below playable thresholds, with the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s balanced rasterization keeping the game well ahead of typical display refresh rates. The data reveals a system that is clearly GPU-limited at higher settings, yet CPU-bound at lower presets, creating a predictable scaling pattern that players can exploit for maximum smoothness.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 217 FPS at 1080p to 137 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 80 FPS, and then further to 72 FPS at 4K. That represents a 66.8% drop from 1080p to 4K, which is substantial but not unexpected for a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060. The scaling becomes even more pronounced when examining the Ultra preset, where the average FPS falls from 156 at 1080p to 98 at 1440p, and then to 51 at 4K — a 67.3% reduction from the lowest to highest resolution. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel count increase directly impacts the render workload.

At Low settings, the resolution scaling tells a different story. The 1080p average of 340 FPS drops to 215 FPS at 1440p and then to 112 FPS at 4K. While the percentage drops are similar in relative terms, the absolute FPS values remain high enough that even the 4K result is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset shows intermediate behavior, with 253 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p, and 83 FPS at 4K. Notably, the Medium preset also provides the only min/max FPS data in the entire measured set, with a 4K range of 71 to 96 FPS and a 1080p range of 215 to 291 FPS. This suggests that Medium settings offer the most stable frame pacing, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU is under heavier load.

The scaling behavior across resolutions reveals that Barony is a game where the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit memory bus become increasingly relevant as resolution rises. The 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show diminishing returns, especially on Ultra where the average FPS falls below 60. The data suggests that players targeting 4K should stick to Medium or High settings, while those on 1440p or 1080p displays have more headroom to push quality higher. The fact that even the 4K Low preset achieves 112 FPS indicates that the CPU is not holding back performance at any resolution — the Ryzen 7 7700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate for this roguelike’s workload.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Barony?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 340, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is followed by 253 FPS at 1080p Medium and 217 FPS at 1080p High, showing that the game is extremely well optimized for lower resolutions.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only on certain presets. The 4K Medium preset averages 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS, while 4K High averages 72 FPS. The 4K Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS with an average of 51, so players should avoid Ultra at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% lower at 17588, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 is 0.5% lower at 17551.

Q: What CPU benchmark scores does the Ryzen 7 7700X achieve?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X scores 19088 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1987 in single-core. In 3DMark, it achieves 8859 with 16 threads and 1090 with a single thread. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 35686, and it has an 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Q: Is there a significant FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, the difference is substantial. At 1080p, Low settings average 340 FPS, while Ultra averages 156 FPS — a difference of 184 FPS or 118%. The Medium preset sits between at 253 FPS, while High achieves 217 FPS.

*Q: Does the combo rank well compared to other tested combinations in Barony?*

A: The combo ranks 2000 out of 3717 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 46th percentile. This is a mid-tier ranking, suggesting that while performance is solid, there are many other CPU/GPU combinations that deliver higher frame rates in this specific game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 217 FPS provides an excellent balance between visual quality and performance, especially for players with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 156 FPS still offers a smooth experience and is viable for those prioritizing image quality, but the 61 FPS gap between High and Ultra suggests diminishing returns. The Medium preset at 253 FPS is the best choice for 240Hz displays, as it provides the highest frame rates still above the 200 FPS threshold while maintaining acceptable visuals. The Low preset at 340 FPS is only necessary for extreme refresh rates or competitive play where every frame matters.

At 1440p, the data shows that Medium settings at 160 FPS is the sweet spot for most players, offering a comfortable margin above 144Hz refresh rates. The High preset at 137 FPS is also viable for 144Hz displays, but the 23 FPS drop from Medium may not justify the visual gains for some players. The Ultra preset at 98 FPS is playable but falls short of 100 FPS, making it less ideal for high-refresh monitors. The Low preset at 215 FPS is overkill for most displays but demonstrates the CPU’s capability to push high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck.

For 4K resolution, the recommendations become more restrictive. The Medium preset at 83 FPS is the clear winner, providing the only measured data with both min and max FPS values (71 to 96), indicating stable frame pacing. The High preset at 72 FPS is acceptable for 60Hz displays, but the 11 FPS gap between Medium and High may not be worth the quality reduction. The Ultra preset at 51 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 112 FPS is surprisingly strong, but the visual compromise is significant for a game that may benefit from higher quality textures and effects. Overall, the data suggests that Medium settings at 4K offer the best experience, while 1080p players can comfortably use High or Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2000 out of 3717 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 46th percentile of all systems tested. This mid-tier ranking is somewhat surprising given the strong individual benchmark scores of both components, but it reflects the fact that Barony is a CPU-light roguelike where many older or lower-end combinations can achieve high frame rates. The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, suggesting that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing for this particular game.

The ranking becomes clearer when examining the raw FPS data. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 340 FPS, which is competitive with many higher-ranked systems. However, at 4K Ultra, the 51 FPS average likely drags the overall ranking down, as other combinations with more powerful GPUs can maintain higher frame rates at maximum settings. The 2000th position out of 3717 indicates that there is a wide spread of performance, and this combo sits near the middle of the pack. For players focused on high-refresh 1080p or 1440p gaming, this ranking understates the actual experience, as the measured FPS are well above typical display capabilities.

The nearest rival CPUs to the Ryzen 7 7700X provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 has an average score of 35802, just 0.3% higher than the 7700X’s 35909. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35728, which is 0.5% lower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 35719, also 0.5% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is 0.7% lower at 35670. These small deltas indicate that the 7700X is well-positioned among its peers, and the differences would have minimal impact on Barony performance given the game’s modest CPU requirements. The GPU’s nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17666 (0.2% higher) and the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3% lower), show that the RTX 4060 sits in a tight performance cluster, but its real-world advantage in Barony is more evident in the measured FPS data.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, along with PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. Its TDP is 105 W, and it was released on September 26, 2022, with a launch MSRP of $399.

In Barony, the CPU’s role is primarily to feed the GPU with enough draw calls and game logic updates to maintain high frame rates. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1090 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1987 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for a game that may rely on single-threaded game logic. The multi-threaded performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19088 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 12451. The PassMark single-thread score of 4190 further reinforces the CPU’s capability to handle the game’s simulation without becoming a bottleneck.

The measured FPS data confirms that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution or settings preset. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 340 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU can push frame rates far beyond what most displays can show. Even at 4K Low, the 112 FPS result shows that the CPU maintains its performance headroom as the GPU takes on more work. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2112 and 4-thread score of 4074 suggest that even if Barony is lightly threaded, the CPU has ample headroom. The 16-thread score of 8859 and max-thread score of 8852 are nearly identical, indicating excellent scaling across cores, though a roguelike like this is unlikely to fully utilize all 16 threads.

The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35909, places it well above the median. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, is only 0.3% faster, and the Intel Core 7 250H is 0.5% slower. This tight clustering means that in Barony, where the CPU is rarely the bottleneck, the 7700X performs essentially identically to its closest competitors. The high single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 1090 and PassMark single-thread score of 4190, ensures that the game’s main thread is never starved, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination in Barony covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 3840x2160 (4K), the High preset averages 72 FPS, while the Low preset averages 112 FPS. The Medium preset averages 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS, making it the only 4K configuration with recorded min/max values. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 51 FPS, which is the lowest result across all tested configurations.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the High preset averages 137 FPS, and the Low preset averages 215 FPS. The Medium preset averages 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS, again providing the only min/max data at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 98 FPS, which is notably higher than the 4K Ultra result by 47 FPS. At 1920x1080 (1080p), the High preset averages 217 FPS, and the Low preset averages 340 FPS, which is the highest average FPS in the entire dataset. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 253 FPS with a minimum of 215 FPS and a maximum of 291 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 156 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, with the Medium preset consistently offering the most stable frame pacing based on the available min/max data. At 1080p Medium, the 76 FPS difference between minimum and maximum FPS indicates some variability, but the 215 FPS minimum is still well above any playability threshold. At 1440p Medium, the 47 FPS spread (136 to 183) shows tighter pacing, and at 4K Medium, the 25 FPS spread (71 to 96) is the narrowest, suggesting that the GPU is more consistently loaded at higher resolutions. The Ultra preset shows the largest drops between resolutions, with a 105 FPS difference between 1080p (156 FPS) and 4K (51 FPS), highlighting the GPU’s limitations at maximum settings. The Low preset maintains high frame rates across all resolutions, with a 228 FPS gap between 1080p (340 FPS) and 4K (112 FPS), but still delivering playable performance even at the highest resolution.