Barony

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers exceptional performance in Barony, a roguelike title that favors high frame rates over complex rendering. The data shows this combination ranks in the 55th percentile of all tested combos, placing it solidly above the median for this game. The measured FPS figures are remarkably high across all resolutions, with even the most demanding preset at 4K producing a playable average, confirming that this hardware is far more capable than the game’s requirements demand.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 3070 combo in Barony?

A: The combination ranks 772 out of 1702 tested combos. This places it in the top half of all systems tested, indicating a strong, above-average performance level for this specific title.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 28238, while the RX 6600 XT scores 27985. The data shows the RTX 3070 is 0.9% ahead of the RX 6600 XT in average benchmark performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Ryzen 9 5900X and the Intel Core i7-13700?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 39453, while the Intel Core i7-13700 scores 39857. This indicates the Intel processor is 1% ahead of the AMD chip in this metric.

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

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 57.6, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This remains a playable frame rate, though it is the only measured result below the 60 FPS mark.

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 388.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates the system is capable of extremely high refresh rates at lower resolutions and settings.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 5900X support PCIe Gen 4?

A: Yes, the CPU supports PCIe Gen 4. This allows for high-bandwidth communication with the RTX 3070, which also uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the primary driver of frame rates in Barony, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU’s performance in this game is characterized by its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for the textures and assets in this roguelike, as evidenced by the high FPS numbers even at 4K.

The RTX 3070’s clock speeds are a key factor in its output. With a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, the GPU is able to sustain high throughput. Its FP32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS and texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s are directly reflected in the measured results. For instance, at 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo delivers 158.3 FPS, a figure that speaks to the GPU’s ability to handle the game’s rendering load efficiently. The GPU's 96 ROPs ensure that pixel output, rated at 165.6 GPixel/s, is not a bottleneck, allowing for smooth rendering at higher resolutions.

The RTX 3070’s standing among its peers is notable. Its average benchmark score of 28238 places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The data shows it is 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti and 0.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT. This competitive positioning is reflected in the game, where the GPU consistently produces high frame rates. The GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases, where the demand on the shading units and memory bandwidth grows, and the RTX 3070 proves it can handle this stress, maintaining an average of 83.7 FPS at 4K High settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X provides the computational muscle to keep the RTX 3070 fed with data. While Barony is not a heavily threaded title, the CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture ensure that game logic, AI, and physics calculations are never a limiting factor. The CPU’s high boost clock of 4.80 GHz is critical for the single-threaded performance that many roguelikes depend on for consistent frame pacing.

The CPU’s benchmark results demonstrate its capability. A Cinebench R23 multicore score of 33150 and a single-core score of 4680 show a balanced processor capable of both high multi-threaded throughput and strong single-thread speed. The large 64 MB of L3 cache is another asset, providing fast access to frequently used data, which can reduce latency in gameplay. This is supported by its performance in 3DMark tests, where the CPU scores 9075 in the 16-thread test and 10075 in the max-thread test.

The Ryzen 9 5900X is placed in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39453. It is 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700F and 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4245P. This level of performance ensures that even at 1080p with Low settings, where the CPU often becomes the bottleneck, the system can achieve an average of 388.4 FPS. The CPU’s role is to provide a stable foundation, and the data suggests it does so flawlessly, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential across all tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combo achieves a rank of 772 out of 1702 tested combinations in Barony. This places the system comfortably in the upper half of all tested hardware pairings, a strong result for a game that is not typically demanding. The ranking indicates that this system outperforms the majority of other configurations in this specific title, delivering a high-performance experience.

This ranking is a direct result of the synergy between the CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 9 5900X’s strong single and multi-core performance ensures no bottlenecks, while the RTX 3070’s high memory bandwidth and compute power handle the graphical workload. The system is not at the very top of the rankings, which would likely require more recent or higher-end hardware, but its position in the 55th percentile of tested combos reflects its balanced capabilities. The data shows that this is a capable combination that will provide a smooth and responsive experience in Barony without requiring any compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, the average FPS is 388.4. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 288.1 FPS, and at High settings, it remains very high at 250 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the system maintains an average of 176.4 FPS, which is far above the refresh rate of most monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains outstanding. The Low settings preset yields an average of 241.7 FPS. The Medium preset produces 179.6 FPS, while High settings deliver 158.3 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 114.3, which is still excellent for smooth gameplay. The step up to 4K resolution at 3840x2160 shows a predictable decline, but the system remains highly playable. Low settings produce an average of 129.9 FPS. Medium settings average 92.7 FPS, and High settings average 83.7 FPS. The most demanding configuration, Ultra at 4K, results in an average of 57.6 FPS, which is the only measurement below the 60 FPS threshold.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests that the "High" settings preset at 2560x1440 offers an ideal balance of visual fidelity and performance. The average of 158.3 FPS at this configuration is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors, providing a fluid and responsive experience. The visual improvement from Medium to High is typically noticeable, and the performance cost is acceptable.

If a user prefers maximum visual quality, the "Ultra" preset at 2560x1440 is still viable, with an average of 114.3 FPS. However, at 4K, the "High" preset is recommended over "Ultra" due to the significant FPS difference. The 83.7 FPS at 4K High is a much smoother experience than the 57.6 FPS at 4K Ultra. For competitive play or maximum frame rates, the "Low" preset at 1920x1080, with an average of 388.4 FPS, is the clear choice for maximizing refresh rate. The "Medium" preset at 1080p, at 288.1 FPS, is a solid middle ground for those seeking a balance between responsiveness and visual quality.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the increasing load on the GPU as resolution scales. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 250 at 1920x1080 to 158.3 at 2560x1440, a reduction of about 37%. Moving to 3840x2160, the average further drops to 83.7 FPS, a 47% reduction from the 1440p figure. This pattern shows that the game becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, as the CPU has less of an impact on the final frame rate.

The scaling is consistent across all settings. For example, at Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 176.4 at 1080p to 114.3 at 1440p, and then to 57.6 at 4K. This 67% total reduction from 1080p to 4K highlights the significant stress that 4K resolution places on the RTX 3070. The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is likely CPU-limited, given the exceptionally high frame rates that even a powerful GPU cannot fully saturate. As resolution increases, the balance shifts, and the GPU becomes the definitive limiting component, as evidenced by the dramatic FPS decreases. The system’s performance is best described as CPU-limited at 1080p and transition to GPU-limited at 4K, with the sweet spot for balanced performance being at 1440p.