Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the Intel Arc B580 is a mid-range desktop combination that places Barony well within playable territory for most users. In the benchmark database, this specific CPU+GPU combo ranks #2822 out of 3717 tested combinations for this game, putting it in the 76th percentile of all tested systems. That rank reflects a pairing where the CPU's strong single-thread performance complements the GPU's capability, though the combo is not at the top tier for 4K Ultra. The data shows a system that is clearly capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, but one that hits a hard ceiling at 4K when settings are pushed to their maximum.

How This Combo Ranks

The #2822 rank out of 3717 combos places this pairing in the upper-middle segment of the database. It outperforms roughly 24% of tested systems, which is a solid result for a roguelike title like Barony. This ranking is driven by the Arc B580's 68th percentile standing among all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 7500F's 77th percentile among all CPUs. The CPU is the stronger component in this pairing, as evidenced by its higher percentile rank. The GPU's average benchmark score of 23021 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 ensures that frame pacing remains consistent even when the GPU is under load.

What this rank means in practice is that the combo sits comfortably above entry-level systems but below high-end enthusiast rigs. The delta between the CPU and GPU performance is small; the CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, scores 24935 (a 0.1% difference), while the GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23061 (a -0.2% difference). This balance means neither component is a severe bottleneck for the other in a game like Barony, which is not particularly demanding on modern hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Barony at 1080p Ultra?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 128.5 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the best playable settings preset at this resolution, and the frame rate is high enough for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate monitors.

Q: What is the highest resolution at which this combo can maintain 60+ FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo achieves 80.1 FPS on Ultra settings, which clears the threshold. At 3840x2160, the highest playable preset is Medium, which delivers 66.5 FPS. Ultra at 4K drops to 44.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23061, which is a -0.2% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, putting it 0.6% behind the B580. The performance differences are negligible in practical terms.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500F a strong CPU for this game?

A: Yes. The CPU's average benchmark score is 24964, and it ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its single-thread performance is strong, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3841 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2374. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218 indicates that the CPU can handle the game's logic and AI calculations without bottlenecking the GPU.

Q: What happens at 4K with the highest settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 44.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Dropping to High settings yields 55.6 FPS, still not playable. Medium settings bring it to 66.5 FPS, which is playable, and Low settings reach 93.8 FPS.

Q: Does this combo have any headroom for background tasks?

A: The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a PassMark multithread score of 26825. This provides sufficient capacity for background applications while gaming, especially given that the game's frame rates are already well above the threshold at most settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, all with average frame rates. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded in the database, so the analysis relies on averages.

At 3840x2160, the combo starts at 44.2 FPS on Ultra settings. This is a demanding preset that the GPU cannot fully handle. Moving down to High settings improves the average to 55.6 FPS, which is still below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings deliver 66.5 FPS, which crosses the playable line with a modest margin. Low settings produce 93.8 FPS, giving a comfortable buffer. The scaling from Ultra to Low is roughly 2.1x the frame rate, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves significantly. Ultra settings run at 80.1 FPS, which is already above the threshold. High settings reach 110.3 FPS, Medium settings hit 128 FPS, and Low settings achieve 175.4 FPS. The gap between Ultra and Low is 2.2x, similar to 4K, but the absolute numbers are much higher. This resolution is where the combo hits its sweet spot, delivering high frame rates even on the most demanding preset.

At 1920x1080, the combo is clearly CPU-limited at lower settings. Ultra runs at 128.5 FPS, High at 177.8 FPS, Medium at 203.4 FPS, and Low at 275.2 FPS. The jump from Ultra to High is 49.3 FPS, and from High to Medium is 25.6 FPS. The jump from Medium to Low is 71.8 FPS, which suggests that the GPU has plenty of headroom at the lowest settings and the CPU is starting to become the limiting factor. The 275.2 FPS at Low is more than four times the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival for the CPU is the Intel Core i7-11850H, which has an average score of 24935, a 0.1% difference from the Ryzen 5 7500F's 24964. This means the two CPUs are virtually identical in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005, a -0.2% difference, making it a slightly faster alternative. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 (0.2% slower), and the Intel Core 5 210H scores 24872 (0.4% slower). In practice, swapping the Ryzen 5 7500F for any of these would yield nearly identical frame rates in Barony.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, with an average score of 23061, a -0.2% difference from the Arc B580's 23021. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 (0.6% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, which is -0.7% faster. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (-1% faster). These deltas are all within 1%, so any of these GPUs would produce nearly the same performance in this game. The RTX 3080 is the fastest of the group, but the difference is negligible at the frame rates observed here.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers 66.5 FPS. High settings fall short at 55.6 FPS, and Ultra is not playable at 44.2 FPS. For a 4K display, Medium is the recommended target, though Low settings provide a much smoother experience at 93.8 FPS if visual fidelity is less important.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Ultra, running at 80.1 FPS. This clears the threshold by a comfortable 20.1 FPS margin. All lower settings also exceed 60 FPS, with High at 110.3 FPS, Medium at 128 FPS, and Low at 175.4 FPS. Users with 1440p monitors can max out the game without issue.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is also Ultra, at 128.5 FPS. This is more than double the threshold, so there is no need to reduce settings. Even at Ultra, the frame rate is high enough for 120Hz or 144Hz displays. Lower presets offer diminishing returns, with Low hitting 275.2 FPS, which is only beneficial for extremely high refresh rate monitors (240Hz or above).

The Verdict

This PC can run Barony without any significant compromises. At 1920x1080, the combo clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra delivering 128.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra at 80.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the combo is playable on Low (93.8 FPS) and Medium (66.5 FPS), but not on High (55.6 FPS) or Ultra (44.2 FPS).

The verdict by resolution is straightforward: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at max settings, while 4K requires Medium settings to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows a system that is well-balanced for this game's needs. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218) ensures the game logic runs smoothly, while the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for textures at 1440p. For anyone targeting 1080p or 1440p displays, this combo is more than sufficient. For 4K, it is playable but requires accepting Medium settings. The 44.2 FPS at 4K Ultra is the only notable weakness, and it is a minor one given the game's genre and typical play styles. Overall, this is a capable pairing that will not disappoint for Barony.