Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptional performance in Barony, a roguelike title from 2015. This combination places 111th out of 2,935 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 3.8% of all configurations. The data shows a system capable of extreme frame rates across all resolutions, though the scaling patterns reveal where each component’s influence begins and ends.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 111 out of 2,935 tested combinations places this system firmly in the upper echelon of Barony performance. Being in the 96.2nd percentile means this pairing outperforms the vast majority of systems tested for this title. The ranking reflects not just raw GPU power but also the CPU’s ability to feed frames at the high rates Barony demands, especially at lower resolutions where the processor becomes the limiting factor.

The CPU itself sits at the 94th percentile among all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 69,996. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875 (a 0.2% delta), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70,163 (a -0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69,515 (a 0.7% delta), and the Intel Core i7-14700K at 69,355 (a 0.9% delta). These results indicate the Ryzen 7 9700F trades blows with some of the most powerful desktop and mobile processors available, with deltas under 1% in either direction.

The GPU also holds a strong position, ranking in the 88th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 60,347. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60,326 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60,140 (0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61,896 (-2.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58,657 (2.9% delta). The RTX 4090 leads most of these competitors by small margins, though the W6600M actually edges it out by 2.5% in aggregate benchmark scores.

The high combo rank comes from the synergy between a top-tier CPU and a flagship GPU. Barony, being a roguelike with relatively modest graphical demands, benefits disproportionately from the CPU’s strong single-thread performance, while the GPU ensures there is no bottleneck even at 4K Ultra settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 brings substantial hardware to this pairing. Its memory subsystem consists of 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, yielding 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, translating to 21 Gbps effective. These specifications provide ample headroom for Barony’s textures and assets, though the game’s age suggests it rarely stresses the memory capacity or bandwidth.

The GPU’s compute resources are equally impressive: 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. The chip runs at a base clock of 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz. This configuration produces a pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance reaches 82.58 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1).

For Barony specifically, the GPU’s role becomes evident in the measured frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the system delivers 100 FPS average, while at 4K High it climbs to 140 FPS. These numbers are far above what most games from 2015 would require, but they demonstrate that the RTX 4090 is not the limiting component even at the highest resolution and settings tested. The GPU’s 128 ray tracing cores and 512 tensor cores, while not directly relevant to a roguelike title from 2015, contribute to the overall benchmark scores that place it in the 88th percentile.

The GPU’s production status is end-of-life, with a release date of 2022-09-19. Its predecessor is the GeForce 30 series and its successor is the GeForce 50 series. The launch MSRP was 1,599 USD, which positions it as the flagship of its generation. The card uses a triple-slot design with a 450 W TDP and requires an 850 W suggested power supply. It connects via PCIe 4.0 x16 and outputs through 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system’s performance scales from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 663 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 418 FPS, a reduction of 245 FPS or approximately 37%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 219 FPS, another 199 FPS drop or roughly 48% from the 1440p figure.

The scaling pattern across settings follows a consistent trend. At High settings, 1080p yields 423 FPS, 1440p yields 267 FPS, and 4K yields 140 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 156 FPS (37%), and from 1440p to 4K is 127 FPS (48%). At Medium settings, the numbers are 493 FPS at 1080p, 311 FPS at 1440p, and 163 FPS at 4K, with drops of 182 FPS (37%) and 148 FPS (48%) respectively. Ultra settings show 303 FPS at 1080p, 191 FPS at 1440p, and 100 FPS at 4K, with drops of 112 FPS (37%) and 91 FPS (48%).

The consistent percentage drops between resolutions indicate a balanced scaling behavior. The fact that 4K Ultra still maintains 100 FPS average demonstrates that the GPU has substantial headroom for this game. The limiting component shifts depending on resolution: at 1080p, the CPU’s ability to process game logic and render calls becomes the primary constraint, as evidenced by the extremely high frame rates that approach 663 FPS. At 4K, the GPU takes on more responsibility, though even at Ultra settings it never dips below 100 FPS average.

The medium settings rows include minimum and maximum FPS values, providing additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the system ranges from 419 to 567 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it ranges from 264 to 358 FPS. At 4K Medium, it ranges from 138 to 187 FPS. These ranges show that even the minimum frame rates remain far above display refresh rates for most monitors, making frame pacing a non-issue for this combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides twelve distinct data points across four settings levels and three resolutions. Starting with 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 663 FPS, the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings at 1080p produce 493 FPS average with a range of 419 to 567 FPS. High settings at 1080p yield 423 FPS average. Ultra settings at 1080p produce 303 FPS average.

Moving to 1440p, the Low preset drops to 418 FPS average. Medium settings at 1440p produce 311 FPS average with a range of 264 to 358 FPS. High settings at 1440p yield 267 FPS average. Ultra settings at 1440p produce 191 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a steady reduction in performance, with Ultra delivering roughly 46% of the Low preset’s frame rate.

At 4K, the Low preset produces 219 FPS average. Medium settings at 4K produce 163 FPS average with a range of 138 to 187 FPS. High settings at 4K yield 140 FPS average. Ultra settings at 4K produce 100 FPS average. The 4K Ultra figure represents the lowest average FPS in the entire dataset, yet 100 FPS remains well above the 60 FPS threshold that most users consider the baseline for smooth gameplay.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with min and max values. These provide useful context for consistency. At 1080p Medium, the spread from min to max is 148 FPS, indicating some frame time variability but within acceptable bounds. At 1440p Medium, the spread is 94 FPS. At 4K Medium, the spread narrows to 49 FPS. This tightening of the range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU’s workload becomes more consistent as the CPU headroom increases.

The data shows that the system can comfortably maintain triple-digit frame rates at every resolution and settings combination tested. Even the most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, stays at 100 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for a roguelike where reaction times matter but not at the level of competitive shooters.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target refresh rate and resolution. For 4K displays, the High preset at 140 FPS average provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 100 FPS average remains playable, but the 40 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not justify the additional graphical fidelity in a game from 2015. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 163 FPS average, which exceeds most 144 Hz monitors’ capabilities while still offering solid visuals.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 267 FPS average is the recommended choice for users with high refresh rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 191 FPS average still exceeds 144 Hz and provides maximum visual quality. The Low preset at 418 FPS average is unnecessary for any practical display, as even the most advanced gaming monitors top out at 360 Hz or 500 Hz in rare cases. The Medium preset at 311 FPS average also exceeds all current monitor refresh rates.

For 1080p displays, the High preset at 423 FPS average provides more performance than any display can show. The Ultra preset at 303 FPS average is the sensible choice for users who want maximum visual quality, as it still exceeds the refresh rate of even the fastest 360 Hz monitors. The Low preset at 663 FPS average and Medium preset at 493 FPS average are purely academic, offering no practical benefit since the display cannot show more frames than its refresh rate.

The data suggests that users should prioritize resolution over settings for this combination. Running 4K High at 140 FPS average provides a better experience than 1080p Ultra at 303 FPS average, assuming the display supports 4K. The GPU’s 24 GB of VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensure that even the highest resolution textures load without issue, though Barony’s 2015 origins mean the game likely does not use such resources fully.

For competitive play, the Medium preset at any resolution provides the best balance of frame rate and visual clarity. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings—419 FPS at 1080p, 264 FPS at 1440p, and 138 FPS at 4K—all remain above 120 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense moments with many enemies or effects on screen.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The processor uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC and contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. Its thermal design power is 65 W, making it an efficient part despite its performance capabilities.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is supported, and the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The processor was released on 2025-09-15 with a launch MSRP of $289.

In Barony, the CPU’s role is particularly significant at lower resolutions where the GPU has excess capacity. The 1080p Low preset’s 663 FPS average demonstrates the CPU’s ability to process game logic and issue draw calls at an extremely high rate. The 5.50 GHz boost clock and Zen 5 architecture contribute to strong single-thread performance, which is critical for roguelike games that often have complex procedural generation and AI calculations running on a single thread.

The CPU’s benchmark results provide context for its performance. The passmark single-thread score is 4,691, while the multithread score is 36,470. Other notable results include 421,988 in data compression, 21,488 in data encryption, 33,688 in extended instructions, 183 in find prime numbers, 77,955 in floating point math, 120,788 in integer math, 2,122 in physics, and 45,890 in random string sorting. These scores place the CPU at the 94th percentile among all CPUs tested.

At 4K Ultra settings, the CPU’s influence diminishes as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The 100 FPS average at 4K Ultra represents a 563 FPS drop from the 1080p Low figure, showing that the GPU’s workload increases dramatically with resolution and settings. However, even at this most demanding configuration, the CPU still provides sufficient performance to keep the GPU fed, as evidenced by the stable frame rates.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP and efficient 4 nm process mean it produces less heat than many high-end processors, allowing for quieter cooling solutions. The unlocked multiplier enables overclocking for users who want to push performance further, though the stock boost clock of 5.50 GHz already provides excellent single-thread performance for Barony’s gameplay mechanics.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank for this system in Barony?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 111th out of 2,935 tested combos for Barony, placing it in the top 3.8% of all tested configurations.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this system in Barony?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 663 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is followed by 493 FPS at 1080p Medium and 423 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this system in Barony?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 100 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875 (0.2% slower), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70,163 (0.2% faster), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69,515 (0.7% slower), and the Intel Core i7-14700K at 69,355 (0.9% slower).

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the system ranges from 419 FPS minimum to 567 FPS maximum. At 1440p Medium, it ranges from 264 FPS minimum to 358 FPS maximum. At 4K Medium, it ranges from 138 FPS minimum to 187 FPS maximum.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking and its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4090 ranks in the 88th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 60,347. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60,326 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60,140 (0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61,896 (-2.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58,657 (2.9% delta).