Barony

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 in Barony?

A: This combination ranks 835th out of 1,702 tested combos in the database for Barony, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the tested field.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest recorded average is 361.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The lowest is 53.5 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 31,580, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700F (31,543), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31,495), and 0.6% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (31,407) and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (31,402).

Q: How does the GPU's average benchmark score compare to its closest rival?

A: The RTX 5060 scores 30,109 on average, essentially tied with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at 30,097 (0% delta). It is 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 570 (30,158) and 0.5-0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M60 (29,969) and RTX 5070 Mobile (29,928).

Q: What memory specifications does the RTX 5060 use?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Memory clocks run at 1750 MHz base with 28 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and core configuration?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It includes 96 MB of shared L3 cache.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a Zen 4 architecture processor built on TSMC's 5 nm process, with a transistor count of 11,270 million on a 71 mm² die. It operates with 8 cores and 16 threads, which is the core count relevant for Barony's threading model. The CPU's base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz provide the single-thread headroom that roguelike games often depend on for game logic and procedural generation.

Benchmark results show the CPU's balanced scaling: the 3DMark 16-thread score is 7,980, while the max-thread score is 7,967, indicating that the chip's performance does not degrade when all threads are utilized. Single-thread performance in 3DMark is 959, while Cinebench R23 single-core reaches 4,115. The Geekbench multicore score is 15,101, with a single-core score of 2,725. These numbers suggest that Barony's workload, which typically involves turn-based logic and dungeon generation, benefits from both the high boost clock and the large L3 cache.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 87 places it above most processors in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700F, has a nearly identical average score (31,543 vs. 31,580), a 0.1% difference that is within measurement noise. The data shows that in Barony, this CPU provides sufficient compute headroom so that at lower resolutions and settings, the frame rate scales aggressively—reaching 361.6 FPS at 1080p Low—which indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck at those settings, and the limiting factor shifts to the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 835th out of 1,702 tested combinations in Barony, which positions it in the 49th percentile of all tested systems. The rank suggests that while this is not a top-tier combination for the game, it still delivers playable performance across most settings. The data indicates that the combination's relative standing improves at lower resolutions: at 1080p, the average frame rates range from 164.7 (Ultra) to 361.6 (Low), while at 4K, the range narrows to 53.5 (Ultra) to 118.4 (Low).

The rank reflects a balance between the CPU's strong multi-threaded capabilities and the GPU's mid-range positioning. The CPU's average benchmark score of 31,580 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average score of 30,109 places it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. The disparity suggests that in Barony, the GPU is more likely to limit performance at higher settings and resolutions, while the CPU can keep up with the game's demands.

Comparatively, the combo's rank of 835 out of 1,702 means there are 834 tested combinations that perform better, and 867 that perform worse. This is a median placement, consistent with the GPU's mid-range standing and the CPU's above-average position. The measured FPS data shows that the combo is capable of exceeding 60 FPS at all tested resolutions and settings except 4K Ultra (53.5 FPS), which is a key takeaway for users with high-refresh displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance. Low settings produce an average of 361.6 FPS, while Medium drops to 268.8 FPS. High settings yield 232.8 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a strong 164.7 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily GPU-bound at lower settings, and even at Ultra, the frame rate exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain high. Low settings record 229.5 FPS, Medium reaches 170.0 FPS, and High delivers 143.1 FPS. Ultra settings produce 104.7 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The step from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 36-37% across all settings, which aligns with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops more significantly. Low settings average 118.4 FPS, Medium comes down to 90.8 FPS, and High produces 73.4 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 53.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth play. The data shows that the scaling from 1440p to 4K is steeper, with frame rates decreasing by about 48-49% on average, reflecting the GPU's memory bandwidth constraints at 4K.

The pattern across resolutions shows that the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 196.9 FPS (a factor of 2.2x), while at 4K, the difference is 64.9 FPS (a factor of 2.2x in relative terms but a much smaller absolute gap). This indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU's headroom allows the GPU to run at its maximum capability, while at 4K, both components are more evenly stressed.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth—a critical specification for Barony, which can be sensitive to memory throughput at high resolutions.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 3,840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, with 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores. The FP32 performance is 19.18 TFLOPS, which is identical to FP16 performance (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 119.9 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 299.6 GTexel/s. These specifications place the RTX 5060 in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30,109.

The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, has an average score of 30,097, a 0% delta, indicating they perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks. In Barony specifically, the measured FPS data shows the GPU's role becomes more prominent at 4K, where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS at Ultra settings. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Barony's requirements, as the game's art style and procedural generation do not demand large texture pools. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s appears to be the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average of 53.5 FPS suggests the GPU is bandwidth-constrained.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, all settings deliver playable frame rates, but Ultra at 164.7 FPS is the best choice for users with high-refresh monitors (144Hz or higher), as it provides the highest visual quality while still exceeding the refresh rate. For users with 240Hz displays, High at 232.8 FPS is a better balance, while Low at 361.6 FPS is only necessary for competitive play at extreme refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 143.1 FPS provide the best experience for most users, as it stays above 120 FPS while maintaining visual fidelity. Medium at 170.0 FPS is a solid alternative for those who prioritize frame rate over visual quality. Ultra at 104.7 FPS remains playable and is recommended for users with 60Hz or 100Hz displays, but the visual improvement over High may not justify the 38.4 FPS drop for some players.

At 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. High settings at 73.4 FPS offer the best balance, providing smooth gameplay on 60Hz displays with good visual quality. Medium at 90.8 FPS is a better option for users who want more headroom, while Low at 118.4 FPS is recommended for those who prioritize frame rate consistency. Ultra at 53.5 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for standard 60Hz displays, though it may be acceptable for users with adaptive sync technology who tolerate frame rates in the 50s.

The data shows that the combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, where it can take full advantage of the CPU's capabilities and the GPU's mid-range performance. At 4K, the system is playable but requires settings compromises to maintain acceptable frame rates.