Barony

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 ranks 2985 out of 3717 tested combos in Barony. That places this setup in roughly the 20th percentile of all systems in the database, meaning a solid majority of tested hardware configurations deliver higher frame rates in this game. However, rank alone does not tell the full story, since Barony is not a demanding title by modern standards, and the absolute frame rates recorded here are more relevant to real-world playability than the raw percentile position.

The ranking reflects a combination of a mid-range CPU from 2020 and a current-generation entry-level GPU. The i5-10400F sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rivals include 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 deltas are negligible, so the CPU is performing exactly where expected for its class.

The Arc B570 GPU lands at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its closest competitors are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (0.1% slower), the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (0.1% faster), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (0.4% slower), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 (0.5% faster). Again, these differences are within measurement noise. The combo's in-game rank is lower than either component's individual percentile, which suggests that Barony's workload does not fully utilize the strengths of this hardware pairing.

What matters for the end user is that this system delivers playable performance at every resolution tested, with headroom to spare at 1080p and 1440p. The measured data shows average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold in most configurations, so the rank position is less important than the actual gaming experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals recorded in the database, several alternative components would produce nearly identical results in Barony. On the CPU side, the i5-10400F is statistically indistinguishable from the Intel Xeon 6756E, Intel Core 7 160UL, AMD EPYC 7552, and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C. All four fall within 0.6% of the i5-10400F's average benchmark score, so swapping to any of them would not meaningfully change frame rates in this game. The Xeon 6756E and EPYC 7552 are server-class parts, while the Core 7 160UL and Ryzen 3 7320C are lower-power consumer chips, but for Barony's workload, the differences are academic.

On the GPU side, the Arc B570 is effectively tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc A750, NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and AMD Radeon R9 M390X. The Arc A750 is the most logical direct alternative, as it is the previous-generation Intel desktop card with nearly identical benchmark scores. The RTX 3070 Mobile is a laptop part that happens to land at the same performance level in synthetic tests. The Quadro M4000M and R9 M390X are older professional and mobile parts respectively, and their presence in the rival list indicates that the Arc B570's performance envelope is broad enough to overlap with hardware from several eras.

For a builder considering this exact combo, the practical takeaway is that any of these alternative GPUs would deliver within 1% of the same frame rates in Barony. The same applies to the CPU alternatives. The bottleneck characteristics would shift slightly depending on which alternative is chosen, but the measured FPS data would remain effectively unchanged. If someone already owns an Arc A750 or an RTX 3070 Mobile system, upgrading to the Arc B570 would not yield a perceptible difference in this particular game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions in Barony. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 245 FPS on Low settings, 182 FPS on Medium, 156 FPS on High, and 112 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 54% drop in frame rate, which indicates that graphical settings have a strong impact. The CPU has plenty of headroom at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset stays well above 100 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers drop to 154 FPS on Low, 115 FPS on Medium, 99 FPS on High, and 71 FPS on Ultra. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is 54%, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling. This suggests that the GPU is still the primary limiter at 1440p, and the CPU is not holding back performance. The fact that the relative scaling remains consistent across these two resolutions points to a GPU-bound scenario throughout.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes noticeably. Low settings produce 81 FPS, Medium drops to 60 FPS, High falls to 52 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 37 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 54% reduction, matching the other resolutions in relative terms, but the absolute numbers are much lower. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, which is typical for most titles, but the data confirms it here: the i5-10400F can feed the Arc B570 adequately at every resolution, and the GPU determines the final frame rate.

The preset scaling reveals another insight. At 1080p, the jump from Medium to High costs 26 FPS (from 182 to 156), while the jump from High to Ultra costs 44 FPS (from 156 to 112). At 1440p, the same jumps cost 16 FPS and 28 FPS respectively. At 4K, they cost 8 FPS and 15 FPS. The absolute cost of each preset step decreases as resolution increases, but the relative cost stays constant. This means the GPU is doing proportionally the same amount of extra work for each preset tier, regardless of resolution.

For players, the practical implication is that this combo is GPU-limited in Barony at all tested resolutions. The CPU has enough single-thread and multi-thread performance to avoid becoming a bottleneck, as evidenced by the consistent scaling patterns. Upgrading the GPU would yield direct frame rate improvements, while upgrading the CPU would not change results in this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Barony at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The measured data shows 81 FPS on Low and exactly 60 FPS on Medium at 3840x2160. High settings drop to 52 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: Ultra settings are fully playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 71 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it stays above the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no need to compromise on visual quality at this resolution.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to the Arc A750 in this game?

A: The two GPUs are statistically tied. The Arc A750 has an average benchmark score of 20582, which is 0.1% higher than the Arc B570's 20556. In Barony, this difference would be imperceptible, so either card would produce effectively the same frame rates.

Q: Is the i5-10400F a bottleneck for the Arc B570 at 1080p?

A: No. At 1920x1080, the lowest frame rate recorded across all presets is 112 FPS on Ultra, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold. The consistent scaling from Low to Ultra indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p on High settings?

A: The measured average is 156 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is well above the playable threshold and leaves significant headroom for a high-refresh-rate monitor.

Q: Does this combo rank well compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2985 out of 3717, placing it in the lower portion of the database. However, the component-level percentiles are higher (68th for CPU, 65th for GPU), and the actual frame rates in Barony are all playable at every resolution tested. The rank reflects the overall hardware landscape, not the game-specific experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. Low settings produce an average of 245 FPS. Medium settings average 182 FPS, with a minimum of 155 FPS and a maximum of 209 FPS. High settings average 156 FPS. Ultra settings average 112 FPS. All four presets remain far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the minimum recorded value on Medium exceeds 150 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 154 FPS. Medium settings average 115 FPS, with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 132 FPS. High settings average 99 FPS. Ultra settings average 71 FPS. The minimum on Medium stays above 90 FPS, and every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin.

At 3840x2160, the system starts to show its limits. Low settings average 81 FPS. Medium settings average 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. High settings average 52 FPS. Ultra settings average 37 FPS. Only Low and Medium presets remain at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the Medium minimum dips below 60 FPS, indicating occasional frame drops even at that preset.

The data shows a clear pattern: each resolution step down from 4K to 1440p to 1080p roughly doubles the average frame rate at a given preset. For example, High settings produce 52 FPS at 4K, 99 FPS at 1440p, and 156 FPS at 1080p. This consistent scaling confirms that the GPU is the primary performance driver, with no unexpected CPU-related stalls or frame time anomalies.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Medium, which delivers an average of 60 FPS, exactly at the playable threshold. The minimum recorded on Medium is 51 FPS, so there will be occasional dips below 60 FPS, but the average stays playable. Low settings offer a safer margin at 81 FPS average, but Medium provides better visual quality while still meeting the average threshold. High and Ultra are not recommended at this resolution, as they fall to 52 FPS and 37 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Ultra, with an average of 71 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets are playable at this resolution, so there is no reason to lower settings unless a higher frame rate is desired for competitive play. The Medium preset records a minimum of 98 FPS, which would be ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra, with an average of 112 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting, and it still delivers more than 85% headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. Every preset at 1080p exceeds 100 FPS, with Low reaching 245 FPS average. Players with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors can comfortably use High settings at 156 FPS average, or Medium at 182 FPS average, while those with 240 Hz displays can approach the 245 FPS ceiling on Low.

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the recommended configurations are Ultra at 1080p, Ultra at 1440p, and Medium at 4K. This setup provides the maximum settings that remain playable at each resolution, and the measured averages confirm that the Intel Core i5-10400F with the Intel Arc B570 is a capable pairing for Barony across the full range of display resolutions.