Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a strong performance profile for Barony, a roguelike title from 2015. Benchmark data shows this combination handles the game with significant headroom across most modern resolutions, though 4K Ultra remains beyond its reach. The measured frame rates indicate a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the data showing a clear progression of performance scaling as resolution decreases.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of exactly 60 FPS. The data shows this setting provides a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS, meaning frame pacing is generally smooth but can dip slightly below the 60 FPS threshold during intensive scenes. The Low preset at this resolution achieves 81 FPS on average, offering a safer margin for gameplay, but Medium represents the visual quality ceiling that stays at the playable threshold. The High preset falls short at 52 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 37 FPS, so both are unsuitable for maintaining smooth play at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the system can run Ultra settings while averaging 71 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and the average remains comfortably above the 60 FPS target. The High preset yields 99 FPS, Medium reaches 115 FPS, and Low tops out at 154 FPS, giving users substantial flexibility. The Ultra preset’s 71 FPS average indicates there is enough headroom to handle most in-game action without dropping below the playable threshold, making it the recommended choice for this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear winner, achieving an average of 112 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS requirement and provides a fluid experience for fast-paced roguelike gameplay. The High preset delivers 156 FPS, Medium reaches 182 FPS, and Low hits 245 FPS, meaning even the most demanding settings offer significant performance overhead. For 1080p displays with high refresh rates, the Ultra preset is the only setting that fully utilizes the hardware’s capability while maintaining excellent playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a distinct shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the dramatic drop in frame rates across presets. The Ultra preset’s 37 FPS average versus the Medium preset’s 60 FPS shows a 23 FPS penalty for increasing visual fidelity, indicating the Intel Arc B570’s rendering throughput is the limiting factor. The CPU’s role at 4K is less demanding, since the higher resolution increases pixel count but does not proportionally increase CPU workload for this title.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward a more equitable distribution. The scaling from Low (154 FPS) to Ultra (71 FPS) shows an 83 FPS difference, which suggests the GPU is still heavily engaged, but the CPU’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides enough processing power to keep up with the increased draw calls. The Ryzen 5 7600’s performance, reflected in its 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs, ensures that geometry and game logic calculations do not become a limiting factor at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the CPU takes on a more prominent role, though the GPU still manages the workload effectively. The jump from Ultra (112 FPS) to Low (245 FPS) demonstrates that lower settings reduce GPU load, but the CPU must maintain high frame throughput. The Ryzen 5 7600’s single-thread score of 3910 in PassMark and multi-thread score of 27058 indicate it can sustain these frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The data shows that even at 1080p Ultra, the system delivers 112 FPS, suggesting both components work in concert to provide a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured frame rates show a steep performance curve across presets. The Low preset averages 81 FPS, which is the only 4K setting with substantial headroom above 60 FPS. Medium averages 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69, representing the playable edge. High averages 52 FPS, falling below the threshold, while Ultra averages 37 FPS, making it unsuitable for consistent play. The minimum frame rate data is only available for Medium, so the other presets may exhibit more variance than the averages suggest.

At 2560x1440, all presets exceed the 60 FPS requirement. Low leads with 154 FPS, followed by Medium at 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 and maximum of 132. High achieves 99 FPS, and Ultra reaches 71 FPS. The consistent performance across presets indicates that 1440p is a sweet spot for this hardware combination, with even the most demanding settings maintaining a playable average. The Medium preset’s minimum of 98 FPS shows that frame drops are minimal, providing a stable experience.

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance. Low averages 245 FPS, Medium averages 182 FPS with a minimum of 155 and maximum of 209, High averages 156 FPS, and Ultra averages 112 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 155 FPS is notably high, indicating that even under load, the system rarely dips below high refresh rates. The Ultra preset’s 112 FPS average provides a smooth experience for competitive play, while lower presets cater to users with 240Hz displays.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Barony at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The data shows Low averages 81 FPS, while Medium averages exactly 60 FPS. High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 52 and 37 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is recommended, as it averages 71 FPS. This exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold and provides the highest visual quality available while maintaining smooth performance.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 112 FPS. This is nearly double the playable threshold, ensuring a highly fluid experience even during intense gameplay moments.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 or the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 more important for this game?

A: The GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, where frame rates drop sharply with higher presets. At 1080p, the CPU’s performance is sufficient to support high frame rates, but the GPU still handles the rendering workload, making the Arc B570 the more critical component for visual settings.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates for the Medium preset across resolutions?

A: The data shows minimums of 51 FPS at 3840x2160, 98 FPS at 2560x1440, and 155 FPS at 1920x1080 for Medium settings. These minimums indicate that lower resolutions maintain more consistent frame pacing.

Q: How does this hardware compare to other CPUs and GPUs in benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 ranks in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26324. The Intel Arc B570 ranks in the 65th percentile among GPUs, with an average score of 20556. Their nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, showing this combination is competitive with mid-range to upper-mid-range hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600’s nearest rival based on average benchmark scores is the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, which scores 26274 versus the 7600’s 26324, a difference of just 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, placing it 0.3% ahead, while the Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, which is 0.4% behind. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, trailing by 0.5%. These CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Barony, meaning users upgrading from or considering these alternatives can expect similar frame rates. The 7600’s advantage is marginal, so any of these chips would pair adequately with the Arc B570 for this title.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570’s closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 versus the B570’s 20556, a 0.1% difference. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, putting it 0.1% ahead, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 0.4% behind. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, placing it 0.5% ahead. These GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Barony, so users with any of these alternatives would have a similar experience. The performance deltas are so small that they would not translate into perceptible differences in gameplay, making any of these combinations viable for running the game at the settings described above.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Barony effectively across all tested resolutions, though the optimal settings vary. At 3840x2160, the system achieves playable frame rates at Low (81 FPS) and Medium (60 FPS) settings, with the best visual quality available at Medium. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended due to averages of 52 FPS and 37 FPS, respectively.

At 2560x1440, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, with Ultra averaging 71 FPS. This makes 1440p the highest resolution where users can enable maximum settings while maintaining smooth performance. The measured data confirms that all four presets—Low (154 FPS), Medium (115 FPS), High (99 FPS), and Ultra (71 FPS)—are playable.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers outstanding performance, with Ultra averaging 112 FPS and lower presets reaching up to 245 FPS. This resolution is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even the most demanding settings provide nearly double the playable threshold. The overall verdict is that this hardware combination is well-suited for Barony, offering a playable experience at 4K with reduced settings and excellent performance at 1440p and 1080p with maximum quality. The system’s rank of 2985 out of 3717 tested combinations places it in the upper portion of the performance distribution, confirming its capability for this game.