Barony

Barony, the roguelike dungeon crawler from 2015, is not typically a title that stresses modern hardware, but the measured data for the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination reveals a surprisingly wide performance envelope depending on how the game is configured. The dataset provides a clear picture of how this pairing scales across resolutions and presets, with average frame rates ranging from a highly playable 49.8 FPS at 4K Ultra to a staggering 318 FPS at 1080p Low. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows, contextualizes the combo’s standing among 1,702 tested configurations, and offers guidance on how to best utilize this hardware for Barony.

Resolution Scaling

The most telling aspect of the data is how average frame rates collapse as resolution increases, which is a classic indicator of where the bottleneck lies. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at the High preset drops the average from 201.3 FPS to 126.4 FPS, a reduction of roughly 37%. The subsequent jump to 3840x2160 at High further cuts the average to 64.8 FPS, which is another 49% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep, consistent decline suggests that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the computational load on the GPU increases exponentially with pixel count.

At the Low preset, the scaling pattern is even more pronounced. The 1080p Low average of 318 FPS is more than three times higher than the 4K Low average of 104.1 FPS. This massive spread indicates that when the graphical settings are lowered, the CPU—the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X with its 12 cores and 24 threads—has ample headroom to push frame rates far beyond what the GPU can manage at higher resolutions. The fact that 1080p Low achieves 318 FPS while 4K Low only manages 104.1 FPS shows that the game becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution rises, even with minimal visual effects enabled.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 144.6 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 49.8 FPS, the only measured configuration that dips below the 60 FPS threshold. This pattern across all presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—confirms that Barony’s performance is heavily dependent on resolution, and the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but begin to strain at 4K with higher quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1053 out of 1702 tested combos for Barony. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the pack, which is a surprising result given the individual strengths of both components. The CPU alone sits in the 90th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 39453, while the GPU is in the 65th percentile against all graphics cards, with an average score of 22206. The disparity in these percentile ranks suggests that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing for Barony, dragging the overall combo rank down.

When compared to the nearest rivals in the database, the CPU’s performance is tightly clustered. The AMD EPYC 4245P scores 39383, which is a 0.2% deltaPct from the Ryzen 9 5900X, while the Intel Core i7-13700F is 0.9% behind at 39095. On the GPU side, the NVIDIA RTX A400 is 0.5% ahead, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 is 2.5% behind. These narrow margins indicate that the combo’s rank of 1053 is not due to a catastrophic bottleneck but rather reflects the balanced-but-unremarkable pairing of a high-end 2020 CPU with a mid-range 2019 GPU in a game that is not particularly demanding. The data shows that while the CPU is a top-tier performer, the GPU’s 65th percentile standing means that many combos with faster graphics cards will outperform this setup in Barony, especially at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Barony?

A: The highest measured average is 318 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset yields an average of 49.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How much faster is 1080p High compared to 4K High?

A: The 1080p High average is 201.3 FPS, while the 4K High average is 64.8 FPS, making the 1080p result approximately 3.1 times higher.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations for Barony?

A: It ranks 1053 out of 1702 total combos tested for this game.

Q: Which component is more likely to limit performance at 1440p?

A: The data shows a significant FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p across all presets, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck at that resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5900X’s performance in this combo close to its nearest rival?

A: Yes, the nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4245P, has an average score of 39383, which is only 0.2% different from the Ryzen 9 5900X’s average score of 39453.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete grid of average frame rates across four resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 318 FPS on Low, 234.2 FPS on Medium, 201.3 FPS on High, and 144.6 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that even at the highest settings, the 1080p experience is exceptionally fluid, with the Low preset pushing into territory that exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages scale down proportionally: 198.2 FPS on Low, 150.1 FPS on Medium, 126.4 FPS on High, and 90.8 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Ultra figure remains above 90 FPS, which is excellent for a game of Barony’s genre, and all presets at this resolution stay well above the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 107.4 FPS, showing that the settings have a substantial impact but the hardware still has plenty of reserve.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more modest. The Low preset averages 104.1 FPS, Medium drops to 81.1 FPS, High falls to 64.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 49.8 FPS. This resolution is where the RTX 2070 SUPER’s limitations become apparent, as only Low and Medium settings maintain frame rates comfortably above 60 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS mark, suggesting that users targeting 4K should either stick to Medium settings or accept a sub-60 FPS experience on Ultra.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER plays a critical role in determining Barony’s performance, particularly as resolution and settings increase. The GPU’s memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR6 running on a 256-bit bus, which provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory bandwidth appears sufficient for the game’s textures at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset likely pushes against the 8 GB capacity and the bandwidth limits, contributing to the lower 49.8 FPS average.

Clock speeds for the RTX 2070 SUPER are listed as a base of 1605 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These figures are moderate by modern standards but were competitive at the GPU’s 2019 release. The GPU’s 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs handle Barony’s roguelike visuals efficiently, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower resolutions. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 22206 and 65th percentile ranking against all GPUs reinforce that it is a solid mid-range performer, but not a top-tier card. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor above 1080p, as the CPU has significant headroom to push higher frame rates if the GPU could keep up.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, delivering 144.6 FPS on average. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. Even the most demanding 1080p configuration leaves substantial performance on the table, so there is no reason to lower settings at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains viable with an average of 90.8 FPS, which is still smooth for a roguelike. However, users who prefer higher frame rates for competitive play or smoother camera movement could opt for High at 126.4 FPS, which offers nearly 40% more performance with a minor reduction in visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 150.1 FPS is another option for those seeking maximum fluidity, but the data suggests that High offers the best balance of quality and performance at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the recommended setting is Medium, which achieves 81.1 FPS on average. The High preset at 64.8 FPS is still playable but closer to the 60 FPS boundary, while Ultra at 49.8 FPS falls below it, which may result in noticeable stutter in a fast-paced roguelike. The Low preset at 104.1 FPS is the only 4K configuration that comfortably exceeds 100 FPS, but the visual downgrade is likely too severe for most users. Therefore, Medium is the sweet spot for 4K, providing a smooth experience while maintaining acceptable visual quality.