Barony

# Barony with AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

This combo ranks 410th out of 1,702 tested configurations in Barony, placing it in the top 24% of all tested combinations. That ranking reflects a pairing of a high-end Zen 4 CPU with an Ada Lovelace GPU that together produce exceptional frame rates across every resolution tested, though the headroom varies dramatically depending on the graphics preset selected. The data shows a system that never dips below 71.8 FPS average in the most demanding configuration tested, making it a robust performer for this roguelike title.

How This Combo Ranks

The 410th position out of 1,702 combos represents a strong showing, though not an elite one. Barony is a roguelike with modest graphical demands, and the measured results indicate the CPU-GPU pairing sits comfortably above the median tested system. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X achieves an average benchmark score of 34,313, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i5-13500 scores 34,175 (0.4% behind), the Intel Core i7-12800HX scores 34,136 (0.5% behind), while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and AMD EPYC 4244P both score slightly higher at 34,584 and 34,599 respectively (0.8% ahead). This indicates the 7700X is essentially tied with a group of strong mid-range and high-end processors, with performance deltas under 1% in either direction.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 posts an average benchmark score of 37,283, ranking in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest competitors are similarly close: the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 trails by 0.6% with a score of 37,507, the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A is 1.9% behind at 38,008, and the RTX 4080 Mobile is 2.2% behind at 38,135. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon RX 5300M scores 36,371, which is 2.5% lower. This clustering suggests the RTX 4070's raw compute performance is competitive with a broad range of offerings, though its real-world advantage in Barony comes from architectural efficiency rather than overwhelming raw power.

The combination rank of 410 out of 1,702 suggests that while the individual components perform well in isolation, the pairing's actual in-game results are influenced by Barony's engine characteristics. The data indicates the system is far more capable than the average tested combo, but the upper quartile of configurations likely includes newer or more specialized hardware that edges it out in this specific title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm TSMC process, featuring 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. It operates at a base clock of 1920 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and its memory runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves more than sufficient for Barony's demands at all tested settings.

In Barony, the GPU's role is clearly demonstrated by the scaling across presets. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial: the Low preset delivers 468.4 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 214.4 FPS. This 254 FPS gap shows that higher settings engage more of the GPU's pipeline, particularly pixel and texture processing. The RTX 4070's pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s provide ample headroom for the game's procedural dungeon rendering and particle effects.

The GPU's 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores are present but rarely stressed in this roguelike, as the measured data shows no ray tracing-specific benchmarks. The card's FP32 throughput of 29.15 TFLOPS is consistent across FP16 (29.15 TFLOPS at 1:1 ratio), indicating balanced compute capabilities. The 200 W TDP with a suggested 550 W PSU makes it a power-efficient choice for sustained high frame rates. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is never a limiting factor in any measured configuration, as even at 3840x2160 Ultra the system maintains 71.8 FPS average, indicating no memory-related bottlenecks.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the system delivers 101.2 FPS average on High settings, 115.7 FPS on Medium, 157.1 FPS on Low, and 71.8 FPS on Ultra. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that drops below 100 FPS, but it remains playable.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 delivers the highest frame rates across all presets, with the Low preset reaching 468.4 FPS average and even Ultra maintaining 214.4 FPS. For maximum responsiveness, 1080p Low or Medium offers the most headroom.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37,283 is within 2.5% of its four closest competitors. It trails the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 by 0.6% and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A by 1.9%, while leading the AMD Radeon RX 5300M by 2.5%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700X a bottleneck in Barony?

A: The CPU's 89th percentile ranking and close clustering with rivals (all within 0.8%) suggest it is not a limiting factor. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.40 GHz boost clock provides ample processing power for the game's logic.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system achieves 190.1 FPS average. This is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors and leaves headroom for demanding in-game moments.

Q: Does the combo's ranking change with different presets?

A: The combo rank of 410 out of 1,702 is a fixed metric, but the measured FPS data shows the system's relative strength varies by preset. At 4K Ultra, the 71.8 FPS average is still strong, while at 1080p Low the 468.4 FPS average demonstrates exceptional headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system's performance scales predictably with settings. The Low preset produces 157.1 FPS average, Medium drops to 115.7 FPS, High settles at 101.2 FPS, and Ultra brings the lowest result of 71.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 85.3 FPS, representing a 54% reduction in frame rate when maxing out all settings. This pattern indicates that 4K Ultra is the only configuration where the GPU is pushed near its limits, though even then the result remains above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440 reveals significantly more headroom. The Low preset achieves 296.1 FPS average, Medium delivers 223 FPS, High reaches 190.1 FPS, and Ultra maintains 135.8 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 160.3 FPS, showing that at this resolution the GPU has ample resources to spare even at maximum settings. The 1440p results are roughly 1.9 to 2.1 times higher than the corresponding 4K values, consistent with the pixel count reduction.

At 1920x1080, the system becomes exceptionally fast. Low settings produce 468.4 FPS average, Medium reaches 349.8 FPS, High delivers 298.7 FPS, and Ultra still manages 214.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 254 FPS, the largest absolute gap across all resolutions. Interestingly, the scaling from 1440p to 1080p is not uniform: Low improves by 58%, Medium by 57%, High by 57%, and Ultra by 58%, showing consistent gains regardless of settings.

The data reveals that Barony scales almost linearly with resolution and settings, with no anomalous dips or spikes. Across all 12 measured configurations, the lowest average FPS is 71.8 (4K Ultra) and the highest is 468.4 (1080p Low). The system never drops below 60 FPS in any tested scenario, and at 1080p and 1440p, even the most demanding presets exceed 135 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K displays, the High preset at 101.2 FPS average offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. Ultra drops to 71.8 FPS, which is playable but leaves minimal headroom for demanding in-game moments or background processes. Medium at 115.7 FPS is a viable alternative if frame rate is prioritized over visual fidelity, while Low at 157.1 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where maximum responsiveness is required.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset at 135.8 FPS is the clear recommendation for most users. This configuration delivers the full visual experience while maintaining frame rates well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. For users with 165 Hz or higher displays, the High preset at 190.1 FPS provides additional headroom, and Medium at 223 FPS is suitable for esports-style play. The Low preset at 296.1 FPS offers diminishing returns in terms of competitiveness but remains the fastest option.

For 1920x1080, all presets deliver exceptional performance, making the choice purely a matter of visual preference. The Ultra preset at 214.4 FPS is recommended as it provides the best image quality while still exceeding the refresh rate of most gaming monitors. Users with 240 Hz displays may prefer High at 298.7 FPS, while those with 360 Hz panels should consider Medium at 349.8 FPS. The Low preset at 468.4 FPS offers the absolute highest frame rate but sacrifices visual detail that is unlikely to matter in this roguelike.

Across all resolutions, the data suggests that the Medium preset offers the most consistent experience when considering both visual quality and performance headroom. At 4K, Medium (115.7 FPS) is 14.5% faster than High, while at 1440p it is 17.3% faster than High, and at 1080p it is 17.1% faster. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, consistently shows the largest performance penalty, making it suitable only for systems where frame rate drops below 100 FPS are acceptable.