Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a wide performance spread across the three tested resolutions in Barony, ranging from a borderline 4K experience to a very high refresh rate 1080p setup. With measured data available for Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160, the results show a clear pattern of scaling where the CPU and GPU roles shift depending on the workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 278.1 FPS, which is the peak measured performance in this dataset. Moving up the quality ladder, Medium averages 206.7 FPS, High averages 174.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset still holds 128.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial — a 150 FPS difference — indicating that the graphics card has significant headroom at this resolution, even when settings are maxed out.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain comfortably high but show a steeper drop as settings increase. Low averages 175.8 FPS, Medium 130.5 FPS, and High 113.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 77.4 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is evident: Low drops from 278.1 to 175.8 FPS (a 36.8% reduction), while Ultra drops from 128.1 to 77.4 FPS (a 39.6% reduction). This suggests that both the CPU and GPU are being pushed harder at 1440p, but the system still maintains playable performance across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes dramatically. The Low preset averages 93.2 FPS, Medium averages 67.6 FPS, and High drops to 57.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 41.5 FPS, which is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The drop from 1440p to 4K is severe: High goes from 113.7 to 57.8 FPS (a 49.2% reduction), and Ultra from 77.4 to 41.5 FPS (a 46.4% reduction). This resolution scaling points to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at 4K.

All measured FPS values are averages; no minimum or maximum frame time data is provided in the dataset. The absence of min/max figures means the analysis relies entirely on average FPS, which can mask transient stutters. However, the averages are consistently high enough that even the weaker 4K results are unlikely to represent a broken experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 7600 and the Arc B580. At 1080p, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz appear sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the 278.1 FPS Low preset result. The fact that the Low preset at 1080p is nearly 1.6 times faster than the High preset at the same resolution (278.1 vs 174.2) indicates that the GPU's workload scales significantly with settings, while the CPU maintains a relatively stable frame delivery.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all presets, with an average reduction of roughly 37-40%. This uniform scaling suggests that neither component is dramatically bottlenecking at 1440p; instead, both are sharing the increased workload. The Ultra preset at 1440p (77.4 FPS) is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the CPU has enough headroom to support the GPU even in demanding scenes.

At 4K, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The 49% drop from 1440p to 4K for the High preset is larger than the 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p for the same preset. This non-linear scaling is a classic sign of GPU saturation. The Arc B580's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely the limiting factors at 3840x2160, as the pixel throughput required at 4K exceeds what the card can efficiently process at higher quality settings. The CPU, meanwhile, still has idle capacity at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that the Low preset at 4K (93.2 FPS) is only slightly lower than the High preset at 1440p (113.7 FPS) — a gap that would be much larger if the CPU were the primary constraint.

In summary, the Ryzen 5 7600 provides enough single-thread performance for high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while the Arc B580 becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The transition point appears to be between 1440p and 4K, where the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth start to dictate performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score of 26324 places it within 0.5% of four other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 26274 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187 (0.5% lower). For Barony, any of these CPUs would deliver functionally identical frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios, though the Ryzen 5 7600's 6-core/12-thread configuration and Zen 4 architecture provide a solid baseline.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 is closely matched by four other cards. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061 (0.2% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 (0.6% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172 (0.7% higher), and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (1.0% higher). Given the Arc B580's 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 12 GB memory, the RTX 2080 and RTX 3080 would likely produce similar 4K results, falling just short of 60 FPS on High settings. The RX 580 2048SP, despite its older architecture, would also behave comparably at 1080p and 1440p, though its smaller memory footprint could be a concern at 4K.

In practice, swapping the Ryzen 5 7600 for any of its nearest rivals would change Barony performance by less than 1%, which is negligible. Swapping the Arc B580 for the RTX 2080 or RTX 3080 would also result in nearly identical FPS, as the deltaPct values suggest. The only meaningful difference would be driver-level behavior and power characteristics, which are not captured in this FPS dataset.

The Verdict

The verdict data shows that this combination can run Barony at 60 FPS or above in most configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 128.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 77.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low and Medium presets are playable, averaging 93.2 and 67.6 FPS respectively. The High preset at 4K falls short at 57.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 41.5 FPS.

The clearest verdict is for 1080p and 1440p: this system has no trouble maintaining smooth gameplay at maximum settings. For 4K, the system is playable but requires a compromise — Medium settings provide a comfortable 67.6 FPS average, while High dips just below the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Ultra preset is the only configuration that should be avoided for smooth play.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3717 tested combinations for Barony, this CPU/GPU pair ranks 2785th. That places it in the lower 25% of all tested combos, which is surprising given the high frame rates observed. This rank likely reflects the fact that many tested combos include more powerful GPUs (such as the RTX 3080, which scores 23172 on GPUs) or CPUs with higher multi-threaded performance. However, the rank should be interpreted cautiously: the measured FPS data shows that this combo delivers well above the playable threshold at 1080p and 1440p, even if it doesn't top the leaderboard. The 2785th position out of 3717 suggests that while this is not a top-tier combination, it is far from the bottom — roughly 932 combos perform worse.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 128.1 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, and it does so with a 68.1 FPS margin. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 77.4 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable, with a 17.4 FPS cushion. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium, averaging 67.6 FPS. The High preset at 4K drops to 57.8 FPS, so Medium is the highest quality option that guarantees smooth performance. For users who prioritize visual fidelity over absolute smoothness, 4K High at 57.8 FPS is borderline playable, but the data supports Medium as the recommended setting.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Barony at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 41.5, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings at 4K average 67.6 FPS and are the best playable option.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 77.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 1440p are playable.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to the RTX 3080 in this game?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score is 23021, while the RTX 3080 scores 23172, a 0.7% difference. In Barony, this translates to nearly identical frame rates; both cards would deliver the same playable settings at each resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600 a bottleneck for the Arc B580 at 1080p?

A: The data suggests no. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 278.1 FPS, which indicates the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently. The CPU's single-thread score of 3910 in Passmark supports this conclusion.

Q: What is the best 4K setting for this combo?

A: Medium is the best 4K setting, averaging 67.6 FPS. High at 4K dips to 57.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Barony?

A: It ranks 2785th out of 3717 tested combinations. This places it in the lower quartile, though the measured FPS shows it remains fully playable at 1080p and 1440p.