Barony

# Barony with AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a formidable Barony experience, with measured frame rates that comfortably exceed 60 FPS at every resolution and settings combination tested. This combo ranks in the 80th percentile overall, placing it well above the median of the 2,935 tested combinations, and the data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions while showing remarkable CPU headroom at 1080p.

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 TSMC's 4 nm process node, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It belongs to the 9000 series (Zen 5 architecture, codename Granite Ridge) and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The chip carries 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration, combined with a 65 W TDP, makes it a high-efficiency desktop part with substantial multi-threaded capability.

In Barony, a roguelike title, the CPU's role is less about sustaining extreme frame rates and more about ensuring consistent logic and simulation updates without bottlenecking the GPU. The PassMark multi-thread score of 36,470 and single-thread score of 4,691 indicate strong per-core performance, which is crucial for roguelike games that often rely on single-threaded game logic. The 9700F's nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% ahead), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% behind), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% ahead), and Intel Core i7-14700K (0.9% ahead). These deltas are marginal, meaning the 9700F sits in a performance band where any of these processors would deliver near-identical results in Barony.

The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 501 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far beyond typical refresh rates. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 229 FPS average indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The 9700F's 94th percentile ranking versus all CPUs further confirms its position as a top-tier processor, and its 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for Barony's workload, which does not appear to scale heavily with core count based on the frame rates observed.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a combo rank of 583 out of 2,935 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the top 20% of all configurations, a strong showing that reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. The rank is determined by measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and the data shows this combo outperforms a significant majority of alternatives.

To contextualize this rank, consider that the GPU alone sits at the 82nd percentile versus all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 94th percentile. The combo's 583rd-place finish indicates that Barony's performance is more dependent on the GPU than the CPU, as the GPU's lower percentile relative to the CPU pulls the overall rank down slightly. However, the absolute frame rates are exceptional: even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains 76 FPS, which is well above playable thresholds. The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's rank suggests that pairing this CPU with a stronger GPU could yield even higher rankings, but as configured, the system delivers smooth performance across the board.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is in the upper echelon. The fact that it ranks 583rd out of 2,935 means it beats roughly 80% of all tested CPU-GPU combinations in Barony. This is a meaningful achievement, especially considering the game's roguelike nature, which often involves complex procedural generation and simulation that can tax the CPU. The data indicates that the 9700F's Zen 5 architecture handles these tasks efficiently, allowing the RTX 5070 to push high frame rates without being starved of data.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo averages 320 FPS, but at 1440p High, it drops to 202 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls further to 105 FPS. This represents a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The steep decline indicates that the RTX 5070 is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom to maintain high frame rates.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced at Low settings. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 501 FPS, while at 1440p Low it drops to 316 FPS (a 37% reduction), and at 4K Low it falls to 165 FPS (a 67% reduction from 1080p). This consistent percentage drop across settings strongly suggests that the GPU's rendering throughput is the bottleneck, not the CPU. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the FPS to plateau or show diminishing returns as resolution decreases, but instead, the frame rates scale almost linearly with pixel count.

At Ultra settings, the pattern holds: 229 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is particularly telling — it is the lowest measured frame rate in the entire dataset, but it still exceeds 60 FPS, indicating that the RTX 5070 can handle even the most demanding settings at 4K. The data shows that the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Barony at all settings, as there are no signs of memory-related stuttering or frame drops in the min FPS figures.

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 501 FPS, Medium settings yield 372 FPS with a minimum of 317 and maximum of 428, High settings average 320 FPS, and Ultra settings average 229 FPS. The 1080p numbers show that the RTX 5070 is not stressed at this resolution, and the CPU's single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 4,691) is sufficient to keep the GPU fully utilized.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. Low settings average 316 FPS, Medium settings average 235 FPS with a minimum of 200 and maximum of 270, High settings average 202 FPS, and Ultra settings average 145 FPS. The 1440p results show a predictable decline from 1080p, but the system still clears 144 FPS at High settings, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium settings minimum of 200 FPS indicates consistent frame pacing, with no severe drops.

At 3840x2160, the combo still performs admirably. Low settings average 165 FPS, Medium settings average 123 FPS with a minimum of 104 and maximum of 141, High settings average 105 FPS, and Ultra settings average 76 FPS. The 4K numbers demonstrate that the RTX 5070 can handle 4K gaming in Barony, though Ultra settings push the GPU to its limits. The minimum FPS of 104 at 4K Medium shows that even in demanding scenes, the system maintains a smooth experience.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is consistent: at 1080p, Ultra is 54% of Low; at 1440p, Ultra is 46% of Low; at 4K, Ultra is 46% of Low. This consistency reinforces that the GPU is the primary performance driver, as the relative cost of Ultra settings remains stable regardless of resolution.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture (chip GB205) using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die. It features 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, 80 raster output units, 48 RT cores, and 192 tensor cores. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Barony's texture and geometry demands.

The GPU's FP32 performance is 30.87 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 201.0 GPixel/s, with a texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s. These specifications translate into the high frame rates observed in the measured data. At 4K Ultra, the GPU maintains 76 FPS, which requires significant pixel throughput, and the 201.0 GPixel/s pixel rate is well-suited for this task. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Barony, as the game does not appear to be VRAM-limited based on the consistent frame rates across settings.

The RTX 5070's PassMark G3D score is 29,137, and it ranks at the 82nd percentile versus all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark database include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (0.1% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (1.2% behind), and NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (2% ahead). These deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 5070 is closely matched with these professional-grade GPUs in raw compute benchmarks, though its gaming performance in Barony is clearly superior due to its architecture and driver optimizations.

The GPU's 250 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for a high-performance card, and its PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensures sufficient bandwidth for the CPU to communicate with the GPU. The data shows that the RTX 5070 is the driving force behind Barony's high frame rates, especially at 4K, where its 12 GB memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth prevent any memory bottlenecks. The GPU's boost clock of 2512 MHz allows it to sustain high performance under load, as evidenced by the minimal difference between average and minimum FPS in the Medium settings tests.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU-GPU pair in Barony?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1440p High is the sweet spot, delivering 202 FPS while maintaining excellent visual quality. For 4K gaming, High settings at 105 FPS offer a great balance, while Ultra at 76 FPS is still playable but pushes the GPU to its limits.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 in Barony?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 501 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU far beyond what most displays can show. The 9700F's single-thread score of 4,691 and multi-thread score of 36,470 are more than sufficient for Barony's workload.

Q: How does this combo compare to other CPU-GPU pairings in the database?

A: This combo ranks 583rd out of 2,935 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20%. The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking and the CPU's 94th percentile ranking indicate a well-balanced system, with the GPU being the more limiting factor for overall performance.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Barony?

A: Yes, the measured data shows 4K gaming is viable. At 4K Medium, the combo averages 123 FPS with a minimum of 104 FPS, and at 4K High it averages 105 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Why does the FPS drop so significantly from 1080p to 4K?

A: The FPS drops by approximately 67% from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The RTX 5070's rendering throughput decreases as pixel count increases, while the CPU has enough headroom to sustain high frame rates at all resolutions.

Q: Is the RTX 5070's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Barony?

A: The data shows no signs of VRAM limitation. The minimum FPS figures at 4K Medium (104 FPS) and the consistent frame rates across settings indicate that 12 GB of GDDR7 memory is more than adequate for Barony, which does not demand excessive memory capacity.