Barony

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a commanding performance in Barony, placing the pairing in the 782nd position out of 3,717 tested combos. This places the duo in the top 21 percent of all configurations evaluated, a strong showing for a game that leans heavily on raw frame throughput. The data set provides exact measurements across three resolutions and four quality presets, offering a clear picture of how this hardware scales with graphical demand.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, and the benchmark data indicates this CPU sits in the 92nd percentile when compared against all processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 57,498 places it in close competition with several server-class parts, trailing the AMD EPYC 9015 by a marginal 0.1 percent and the Intel Core i9-14900 by 1.1 percent, while edging out the AMD EPYC 7313 by 0.2 percent and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M by 1.4 percent.

For a game like Barony, which is a roguelike with procedural dungeon crawling, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining consistent frame pacing and handling the game's simulation logic. The 9900X's single-thread performance is particularly relevant here, as the 3dmark_single_thread score of 1,286 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,253 indicate strong per-core throughput. This matters because roguelike titles often have a primary game thread that manages entity updates and world state, and the data suggests this CPU has ample headroom for such tasks.

The multi-threaded capabilities are equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,172 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 22,174. The processor's 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s provide the memory subsystem with enough bandwidth to keep both the CPU and GPU fed with data. In the measured FPS results, the CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck at any resolution; even at 1080p Low, where the frame rate reaches 501 FPS, the processor keeps pace without introducing visible stutter or frame drops.

The 9900X's 120 W TDP and 4 nm process node from TSMC allow it to sustain high clocks during extended gaming sessions, which is reflected in the consistency of the measured frame rates. The data shows that the CPU's percentile ranking of 92 and its proximity to rivals like the EPYC 9015 and Core i9-14900 in average score suggest it is a top-tier gaming processor, though the game's results are more heavily influenced by the GPU at higher resolutions and quality settings.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The highest average frame rate recorded in the data is 501 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the peak performance point measured for this configuration.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for Barony?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 782nd out of 3,717 tested combos. This places it in the top 21 percent of all configurations evaluated for this game.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate measured, and at what settings does it occur?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 76 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding configuration tested in the data set.

Q: Are there any frame rate measurements that include minimum and maximum values?

A: Yes, the Medium settings row at each resolution includes minimum and maximum FPS values. For example, at 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 372 FPS with a minimum of 317 and a maximum of 428. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 235 FPS with a minimum of 200 and a maximum of 270, and at 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 123 FPS with a minimum of 104 and a maximum of 141.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57,498. It trails the AMD EPYC 9015 by 0.1 percent and the Intel Core i9-14900 by 1.1 percent, while it leads the AMD EPYC 7313 by 0.2 percent and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M by 1.4 percent.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and how does it compare to its closest competitor?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 sits in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40,377. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40,318, placing the RTX 5070 ahead by 0.1 percent, while it trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 by 1.2 percent.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 782 out of 3,717 tested configurations for Barony. This percentile positioning, roughly in the top 21 percent, indicates that this pairing delivers a high level of performance relative to the broader field of hardware combinations. The rank reflects the aggregate of all measured FPS data points, and the results show a system that is well balanced for this title.

When examining the data, the combo's ranking is driven by its ability to maintain high frame rates across all tested settings. At 1080p, the configuration never dips below 229 FPS even at Ultra settings, which is a strong indicator of headroom. The rank of 782 suggests that while there are 781 combos that outperform it, the vast majority of systems tested fall behind this pairing. The gap between this combo and the top performers likely stems from either more powerful GPUs or CPUs with higher single-thread scores, but the 9900X's 92nd percentile CPU ranking and the RTX 5070's 82nd percentile GPU ranking combine to produce a synergistic result.

The delta between this combo and lower-ranked configurations is not directly quantifiable from the provided data, but the scaling of FPS across resolutions provides context. For instance, moving from 1080p Ultra at 229 FPS to 4K Ultra at 76 FPS shows a 67 percent reduction in frame rate, which is a typical pattern for GPU-bound scenarios. This indicates that the combo's rank is likely constrained by the GPU at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains a capable partner throughout the range of tested settings.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 resolutions, each with Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates: Low settings produce an average of 501 FPS, Medium yields 372 FPS with a minimum of 317 and a maximum of 428, High reaches 320 FPS, and Ultra maintains 229 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound at lower settings, as the jump from Low to Medium represents a 25.7 percent decrease in average FPS, while the step from High to Ultra is a 28.4 percent drop.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected scaling with resolution. Low settings average 316 FPS, Medium averages 235 FPS with a minimum of 200 and a maximum of 270, High averages 202 FPS, and Ultra averages 145 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings results in a 37 percent reduction in average FPS, while at Ultra settings, the reduction is 36.7 percent. This consistent scaling suggests that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor at this resolution, though the CPU still provides ample support.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more GPU-bound, and the frame rates reflect the increased pixel count. Low settings average 165 FPS, Medium averages 123 FPS with a minimum of 104 and a maximum of 141, High averages 105 FPS, and Ultra averages 76 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is 47.8 percent, while at Ultra, it is 47.6 percent, indicating a nearly linear relationship with pixel count. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings across all resolutions—104 at 4K, 200 at 1440p, and 317 at 1080p—show that the system maintains playable frame rates even under load, with no sub-60 FPS dips recorded in the data.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on a 5 nm process, featuring 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, and the memory operates at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines provide a substantial compute foundation, with FP32 performance rated at 30.87 TFLOPS.

In Barony, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution and settings increase. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the average FPS of 501 is likely limited by the CPU's frame generation capability, but as the resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck. The RTX 5070's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game's requirements at all tested settings, as no memory-related stutter or frame drops are evident in the minimum FPS values. The transition from High to Ultra at 4K results in a 27.6 percent reduction in average FPS, from 105 to 76, which aligns with the increased shading and texture demands of the Ultra preset.

The GPU's benchmark scores support its performance in this title. With a PassMark G3D score of 29,137 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 178,923, the RTX 5070 demonstrates strong raw compute capabilities. Its 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs places it above the AMD Radeon Pro 580 by 0.1 percent and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 by 0.8 percent, while it trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 by 1.2 percent. The GPU's TDP of 250 W and the suggested 600 W PSU indicate that power delivery is not a limiting factor in the measured results. The combination of 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores provides additional headroom for future titles, though Barony's measured results do not appear to leverage these features heavily given the absence of ray tracing or DLSS data points.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings deliver playable frame rates, but the Medium preset at 372 FPS offers the best balance between visual quality and performance, with a minimum of 317 FPS ensuring consistent smoothness. The High preset at 320 FPS is also viable, but the step to Ultra at 229 FPS introduces a 28.4 percent performance penalty for marginal visual gains, making Medium the recommended choice for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 202 FPS provides an excellent experience, with the Medium preset at 235 FPS offering even higher headroom. The Ultra preset at 145 FPS remains playable and is suitable for users prioritizing visual fidelity, but the data suggests that High is the sweet spot, delivering a 28.2 percent improvement over Ultra while maintaining a frame rate well above the 144 Hz threshold. For users with 144 Hz monitors, the High preset at 202 FPS leaves ample room for frame time consistency, as indicated by the absence of minimum FPS data for this setting.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 165 FPS is the only setting that exceeds 144 Hz, making it the choice for high-refresh 4K displays. The Medium preset at 123 FPS is the recommended option for most users, as it provides a 17 percent increase in average FPS over High while maintaining a minimum of 104 FPS, which stays above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 76 FPS is playable but offers the lowest headroom, and the 38.2 percent reduction from Medium to Ultra suggests diminishing returns. For the best overall experience at 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, balancing visual quality with a consistent frame rate that avoids the performance cliff seen at Ultra.