Barony

# Barony with AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Barony, a roguelike title where the measured data shows average frame rates ranging from 68 FPS at 4K Ultra to 449 FPS at 1080p Low. The pairing ranks 806th out of 2,935 tested combos, placing it in the upper quartile of systems evaluated for this game, with the CPU and GPU each demonstrating distinct performance characteristics that shift in importance depending on resolution and settings.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP, making it a power-efficient desktop part despite its high single-thread capability. The processor features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache, with support for DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The chip's benchmark scores reinforce its strong computational profile: a Passmark single-thread score of 4,691, a multithread score of 36,470, and an integer math score of 120,788, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs tested.

In Barony, which is a roguelike game that relies heavily on procedural generation and simulation logic, the CPU's single-thread performance is particularly relevant. The 5.50 GHz boost clock and the high single-thread score of 4,691 suggest that the processor can handle the game's core logic threads without becoming a bottleneck, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The multithread score of 36,470 also indicates that the 8-core/16-thread configuration can manage background tasks and any multi-threaded game systems efficiently, though Barony's genre typically does not scale massively across many cores. Compared to its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database, the Ryzen 7 9700F sits within a tight performance band: it is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700KF, 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K. These margins are negligible, meaning the 9700F's role in this game is defined more by its own absolute capabilities than by any advantage over comparable processors.

The measured FPS data supports the idea that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 449 FPS average, which is a frame rate that would stress even the fastest consumer GPUs, and this suggests the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at high frame rates. The 9700F's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and the low-latency DDR5 support further contribute to its ability to maintain consistent frame delivery in a game that may involve frequent level generation and entity updates typical of roguelike titles.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture (GA102 chip) using an 8 nm process at Samsung, with 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. It features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for a GPU of this generation. The card operates at a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz, with memory clocked at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). It has 8,704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, 96 ROPs, 68 RT cores, and 272 tensor cores, delivering 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The GPU's benchmark scores include a Passmark G3D score of 25,086 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,407, with a percentile ranking of 68 among all GPUs.

For Barony, the RTX 3080's role is primarily to handle the game's rendering workload, which, while not graphically demanding by modern AAA standards, still benefits from the GPU's raw throughput. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for a roguelike game, as the measured data shows no signs of memory-related stutters or frame drops even at 4K Ultra. The memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution rendering are handled without issue, which is reflected in the FPS figures. The GPU's passmark directX scores (207 for DX11, 100 for DX12) suggest that the card is well-supported in legacy and modern APIs, though Barony's specific API requirements are not detailed in the data.

The RTX 3080's nearest rival comparisons in the GPU database show it is closely matched with several other cards, but these rivals are not directly relevant to Barony's performance. The GPU is 0.3% behind the NVIDIA P106-100, 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, and 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon R9 M290X in average benchmark scores. These are marginal differences and do not reflect the RTX 3080's actual gaming performance, which is far superior to those older or lower-tier cards. In Barony, the GPU's limiting factor becomes apparent at higher resolutions and settings, as the FPS drops from 449 at 1080p Low to 68 at 4K Ultra, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint in the most demanding configurations.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 806th out of 2,935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the top 27.5% of all systems evaluated. This ranking indicates that this pairing is well above average for this game, but not among the elite configurations. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's solid mid-to-high-end capabilities, which together produce frame rates that are playable at all tested settings except perhaps 4K Ultra where the average drops to 68 FPS.

The data shows that this combo is capable of delivering very high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, which is where most gamers with high-refresh-rate monitors would operate. The 806th rank out of 2,935 suggests that there are many combos that outperform it, likely with more powerful GPUs or newer CPUs, but the margin in actual FPS may be small given the game's relatively modest requirements. The ranking also implies that the combo is not bottlenecked by either component in most scenarios, as the FPS scales consistently with resolution and settings changes. For a roguelike game that prioritizes gameplay mechanics over visual fidelity, this combo provides more than enough performance headroom, and the rank reflects a system that can handle the game's demands without compromise at lower resolutions.

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

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), with average FPS values for all, and min/max FPS for Medium settings only. At 1080p, the system achieves 449 FPS on Low, 334 FPS on Medium (with min 284 and max 384), 287 FPS on High, and 206 FPS on Ultra. These numbers demonstrate that even at the highest settings, the frame rate remains far above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors, and the jump from Low to Ultra represents a 243 FPS drop, which is a significant but expected reduction.

At 1440p, the averages are 284 FPS on Low, 211 FPS on Medium (min 179, max 242), 181 FPS on High, and 130 FPS on Ultra. This resolution still delivers excellent performance, with the Ultra preset maintaining a high average that is suitable for smooth gameplay. The Medium setting at 1440p shows a minimum of 179 FPS, which indicates that even in the most demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 144 FPS, providing a consistent experience. Moving to 4K, the averages are 148 FPS on Low, 110 FPS on Medium (min 94, max 127), 95 FPS on High, and 68 FPS on Ultra. At this resolution, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with Ultra dropping below the 70 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth action, though the game's roguelike nature may not require ultra-fast reactions.

The Medium settings across all resolutions have the only min/max FPS data, which shows that the frame time variance is relatively tight. At 1080p Medium, the range is 284 to 384 FPS (100 FPS spread), at 1440p Medium it is 179 to 242 FPS (63 FPS spread), and at 4K Medium it is 94 to 127 FPS (33 FPS spread). This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the frame rate becomes more stable, likely because the GPU is more consistently loaded and less susceptible to CPU-side spikes.

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

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the relative load on the CPU and GPU. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 449 at 1080p to 284 at 1440p (a 36.7% reduction) and then to 148 at 4K (a 67.0% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the frame rate nearly halves when pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K. The CPU, with its high single-thread score, is not the constraint here, as it can maintain the high frame rates at lower resolutions without issue.

At High settings, the FPS drops from 287 at 1080p to 181 at 1440p (a 36.9% reduction) and then to 95 at 4K (a 66.9% reduction from 1080p). The percentage drops are almost identical to Low settings, which confirms that the scaling is consistent regardless of settings, and that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rate at higher resolutions. The pattern is the same at Ultra settings, with FPS dropping from 206 at 1080p to 130 at 1440p (a 36.9% reduction) and then to 68 at 4K (a 67.0% reduction from 1080p). These consistent percentage reductions across all settings strongly indicate that the GPU is the bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU's performance headroom remains sufficient even at 1080p Ultra.

The data also suggests that at 1080p, the CPU may be slightly limiting, as the FPS at Ultra (206) is not as high as the Low setting (449), but the scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (a 54.1% drop) is less steep than the resolution scaling, implying that the CPU can still push high frame rates but the GPU's workload increases with settings. Overall, the resolution scaling analysis points to the RTX 3080 as the component that determines the upper limits of performance, especially at 1440p and 4K, while the Ryzen 7 9700F provides ample headroom for the game's logical and simulation tasks.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 334 with a minimum of 284 and maximum of 384, which ensures smooth gameplay even in the most demanding scenes, and the visual upgrade from Low is significant. At 1440p Medium, the average of 211 FPS with a minimum of 179 still exceeds the 144 Hz refresh rate target, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors without sacrificing visual fidelity. Even at 4K Medium, the average of 110 FPS with a minimum of 94 provides a playable experience that is far smoother than the Ultra preset's 68 FPS average.

For users with 1080p or 1440p displays, the Ultra preset is also viable, with 206 FPS at 1080p and 130 FPS at 1440p, but the Medium preset offers a more consistent frame rate with less variance, as indicated by the min/max data. At 4K, the Ultra preset's 68 FPS average is borderline for smooth gameplay, and the drop from Medium to Ultra (from 110 to 68 FPS) represents a 38.2% performance loss for what may be a marginal visual improvement in a roguelike game. The High preset at 4K (95 FPS) is a middle ground, but the Medium preset's higher average and better minimum frame rate make it the recommended choice for the best experience.

The data shows that the Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates (449 at 1080p, 284 at 1440p, 148 at 4K), likely compromises visual quality to a degree that is unnecessary given the performance headroom. For a game like Barony, where gameplay clarity and responsiveness are paramount, the Medium preset provides the optimal combination of frame rate stability and visual detail, ensuring that the system's hardware is utilized effectively without pushing the GPU to its limits at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 181 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors.

Q: Is the RTX 3080's 10 GB VRAM sufficient for Barony at 4K?

A: Yes, the measured data shows no VRAM-related issues, with the system achieving 148 FPS at 4K Low and 95 FPS at 4K High, indicating that the 10 GB capacity is more than adequate for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to the Intel Core i7-14700KF in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700KF's score, indicating essentially equivalent performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 94 FPS, with an average of 110 FPS and a maximum of 127 FPS.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top 25% of all tested systems for Barony?

A: No, the combo ranks 806th out of 2,935 combos, which places it in the top 27.5% of all tested systems, not the top 25%.

Q: What is the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 206 at 1080p to 68 at 4K, representing a 67.0% reduction, which indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.