Barony

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the Intel Arc B390 is a combination that lands near the lower end of the database’s tested configurations for Barony. With a combo rank of 3300 out of 3717 tested combos, this setup sits in the 11th percentile of all recorded pairings for this game. That places it firmly in the lower tier of systems, though the game itself is a roguelike with modest demands, so the practical experience is more nuanced than the raw rank suggests. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Comet Lake part with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, while the GPU is an integrated-class Arc part based on the Xe3-LPG architecture with 1536 shading units. The recorded data shows that this pairing can play Barony at 1080p and 1440p, but it struggles at 4K, where no settings preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this CPU and GPU combination at 3300 out of 3717 recorded combos for Barony. That is a low position, indicating that most other tested systems deliver higher frame rates in this game. The GPU is the primary drag on the ranking. Its average benchmark score of 1482 places it at the 9th percentile among all GPUs in the database, which is very low. The CPU, by contrast, performs reasonably well in general computing benchmarks, sitting at the 68th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 14185. The imbalance between a mid-tier CPU and a bottom-tier GPU explains why the combo ranks so low: the GPU simply cannot push high frame rates at demanding resolutions.

The measured FPS data confirms this. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 159 FPS average, which is excellent for a roguelike. At Medium settings it drops to 118 FPS, and at High it manages 102 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the combo holds 73 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This shows that at 1080p, the combo is fully playable at every preset. At 2560x1440, the situation remains positive but tighter: Low settings deliver 100 FPS, Medium 75 FPS, and High 64 FPS, while Ultra drops to 46 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS, with Low at 53 FPS, Medium at 39 FPS, High at 34 FPS, and Ultra at 24 FPS.

The rank of 3300 out of 3717 means that roughly 89% of tested combos outperform this one in Barony. However, the game’s low system requirements mean that even a low-ranked combo can provide a smooth experience at standard resolutions. The data shows that this pairing is not competitive with higher-end systems, but it is sufficient for 1080p gaming in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the CPU and GPU each have close competitors that would behave similarly in Barony. The Intel Core i5-10400F’s closest rival is the Intel Xeon 6756E, which has an average benchmark score of 14163, a delta of 0.2% from the i5-10400F’s 14185. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, a delta of -0.3%, meaning it is slightly faster. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, a delta of 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, a delta of -0.6%. These four processors are all within a fraction of a percent of each other in average benchmark score, so swapping the i5-10400F for any of them would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Barony. None of these rivals would meaningfully change the combo’s frame rates, since the CPU is not the limiting factor in most of the measured scenarios.

The Intel Arc B390’s nearest rivals are all low-end NVIDIA parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, a delta of 1.3% from the Arc B390’s 1482. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, a delta of 1.5%. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, a delta of 2.5%, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, a delta of 2.7%. These GPUs are all extremely close in average benchmark score, so a system with the i5-10400F and any of these GPUs would likely produce similar FPS results in Barony. The Arc B390 is slightly faster than all four, but the differences are small enough that the user experience would be nearly identical. If someone already owns a GT 710 or GT 520MX, the performance gap to the Arc B390 is not large enough to justify an upgrade based solely on Barony.

The practical takeaway is that this combo behaves like a low-end GPU paired with a competent mid-range CPU. The CPU’s nearest rivals are all server or mobile parts with similar multi-threaded scores, and the GPU’s nearest rivals are all ancient low-end cards. The database shows that the GPU is the bottleneck in almost every scenario, so alternative GPUs in this performance class would produce similar results.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear split in how the CPU and GPU contribute to performance in Barony. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 159 FPS at Low settings, 118 FPS at Medium, 102 FPS at High, and 73 FPS at Ultra. The frame rate drops steadily as settings increase, which indicates that the GPU is handling the rendering load and the CPU has enough headroom to feed it at this resolution. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, along with its 2.90 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost clocks, are more than sufficient for a roguelike at 1080p. The GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings rise.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues. Low settings produce 100 FPS, Medium 75 FPS, High 64 FPS, and Ultra 46 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a significant drop at every preset: Low falls from 159 to 100 FPS, a 37% reduction; Medium falls from 118 to 75 FPS, a 36% reduction; High falls from 102 to 64 FPS, a 37% reduction; and Ultra falls from 73 to 46 FPS, a 37% reduction. This consistent scaling across all presets indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor, because the resolution increase directly impacts the GPU’s workload while leaving the CPU’s workload relatively unchanged.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. Low settings produce 53 FPS, Medium 39 FPS, High 34 FPS, and Ultra 24 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is again consistent: Low falls from 100 to 53 FPS, Medium from 75 to 39 FPS, High from 64 to 34 FPS, and Ultra from 46 to 24 FPS. The GPU’s 1536 shading units and 24 ROPs are simply not enough to maintain playable frame rates at 4K. The CPU’s role is minimal at this resolution, as the GPU is the bottleneck.

The CPU’s benchmark scores support this interpretation. It scores 10283 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1451 in single-core, which are solid numbers for a 10th Gen part. The GPU, by contrast, scores only 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, which is a very low result. In Barony, the CPU matters most at lower resolutions where frame rates are high, but even at 1080p Ultra, the 73 FPS result suggests the GPU is still the limiting factor rather than the CPU. The data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield the largest frame rate gains in this combo.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Barony at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440. At 1080p, all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed 60 FPS, with averages of 159, 118, 102, and 73 FPS respectively. At 1440p, Low, Medium, and High exceed 60 FPS with averages of 100, 75, and 64 FPS, but Ultra falls to 46 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra is the best preset at 1080p, with an average of 73 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so the game can run at maximum settings at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: High is the best preset at 1440p, with an average of 64 FPS. Medium also passes the threshold at 75 FPS, but High offers better visual quality while staying above 60 FPS. Ultra is not playable at this resolution, averaging 46 FPS.

Q: Is this combo playable at 3840x2160?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 4K is 53 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium averages 39 FPS, High 34 FPS, and Ultra 24 FPS. No preset at 4K is playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 (0.2% slower), the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 (0.3% faster), the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 (0.5% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 (0.6% faster). These differences are negligible for Barony.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at 1463 (1.3% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M at 1460 (1.5% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1446 (2.5% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 at 1443 (2.7% slower). The Arc B390 is the fastest of this group, but all are in the same low-performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides exact FPS measurements for each resolution and settings preset. At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver an average of 159 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium settings deliver an average of 118 FPS, with a minimum of 101 and a maximum of 136. High settings deliver an average of 102 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Ultra settings deliver an average of 73 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver an average of 100 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium settings deliver an average of 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 86. High settings deliver an average of 64 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Ultra settings deliver an average of 46 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 3840x2160, Low settings deliver an average of 53 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium settings deliver an average of 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 and a maximum of 45. High settings deliver an average of 34 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Ultra settings deliver an average of 24 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min and max data at every resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 101 FPS still far exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 64 FPS is just above the threshold, while the maximum of 86 FPS shows occasional headroom. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 33 FPS and maximum of 45 FPS confirm that this preset is not playable at that resolution.

The scaling between resolutions is consistent. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS by roughly 36 to 37 percent across all presets. Moving from 1440p to 4K reduces average FPS by roughly 47 to 50 percent across all presets. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at all settings, as the frame rate drops are directly proportional to the increase in pixel count.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 73 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available in the database, and it remains comfortably above the playable threshold. The next highest preset, High, averages 102 FPS, but Ultra is the best choice for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 64 FPS. This is a narrow margin above the 60 FPS threshold, but it is playable. Medium averages 75 FPS and would provide a larger safety margin, but High offers better visual quality while still meeting the playable threshold. Ultra averages 46 FPS and is not playable at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average FPS is 53 on Low settings, which is below 60. The database records no playable settings at 4K for this combo. Users with a 4K display would need to lower the resolution to 1440p or 1080p to achieve playable frame rates.

The playable settings list confirms these results. At 1080p, all four presets are playable, and Ultra is the best. At 1440p, Low, Medium, and High are playable, and High is the best. At 4K, the playable settings list is empty, meaning no preset meets the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p possible only at reduced quality settings.