Barony

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Barony with the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B370 shows a wide performance spread across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets. The game is a roguelike with modest visual demands, but the Arc B370's integrated nature (system-shared memory, 25 W TDP) limits its ability to push high frame rates at elevated resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest results. Low settings average 144 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold of many high-refresh-rate displays. Medium settings average 107 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 91 FPS and maximum of 123 FPS. High settings still clear the playable bar comfortably at 92 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 66 FPS average, which remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This resolution is the only one where every preset, including Ultra, maintains a playable average frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance gap becomes more pronounced. Low settings average 91 FPS, still a smooth experience. Medium settings average 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 FPS and maximum of 78 FPS. High settings fall to 58 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and Ultra drops further to 42 FPS. The data clearly shows that the transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35-40% of the average frame rate at the same settings, depending on the preset.

At 3840x2160, the Arc B370 struggles significantly. Low settings average 47 FPS, Medium averages 35 FPS (minimum 30, maximum 41), High averages 30 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None of these presets reach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The frame rate scaling from 1440p to 4K is harsh, with Low settings falling from 91 FPS to 47 FPS, a reduction of nearly half. The data indicates that 4K is not a viable target for this hardware combination in Barony, regardless of quality preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival comparisons for the Intel Arc B370 place it in a very specific performance tier. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, only 0.2% faster) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster). The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% faster), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% slower). These are all older, lower-power graphics solutions, which contextualizes the Arc B370's position as an entry-level or integrated-class part. Users coming from any of those GPUs would see very similar raw graphics throughput, though the Arc B370's modern feature set (DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4) may enable effects those older parts cannot handle.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core i5-11400F sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120, 0.3% faster), Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17074, 0.6% slower), Intel Core i5-12450H (17239, 0.4% faster), and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17278, 0.6% faster). These deltas are all within one percent, meaning any of these processors would deliver effectively identical CPU-bound performance in Barony. The 11400F's six cores and twelve threads, combined with a 4.40 GHz boost clock, are more than sufficient for a roguelike title that is unlikely to stress all threads heavily.

For a system builder looking at the full combo, the GPU is the clear bottleneck in this pairing. Swapping the Arc B370 for any of its nearest rivals would yield nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Barony, while swapping the CPU for any of its nearest rivals would also produce negligible differences. The measured FPS data reflects a combination where the integrated-class GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions above 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark measurements reveal a stark division of labor between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the Intel Arc B370. At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU across all presets, as evidenced by the 144 FPS Low result and the 66 FPS Ultra result. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 54% reduction in average frame rate (144 to 66), which is typical of GPU-bound workload scaling as pixel shading and memory pressure increase.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's limitations become more evident. Low settings deliver 91 FPS, but High falls to 58 FPS and Ultra to 42 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 49 FPS, a 54% drop, similar in proportion to the 1080p result. However, the absolute values are lower, indicating that the GPU is now the primary constraint. The CPU, with its strong single-thread score of 2024 in Cinebench R23, is unlikely to be the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The frame rates (47 FPS Low, 22 FPS Ultra) are far below what the CPU could deliver if paired with a stronger graphics solution. The scaling from 1080p Low (144 FPS) to 4K Low (47 FPS) represents a 67% reduction in performance, which is far steeper than the resolution's pixel count increase alone would suggest. This indicates that the system-shared memory and low bandwidth of the Arc B370 are severely constraining performance at high pixel counts.

The data shows that the CPU's role is to maintain a consistent frame delivery floor, which it does admirably: even at 4K Ultra, the minimum recorded FPS (where available) does not show catastrophic hitches. The GPU's role is to scale visual quality, and here it fails above 1440p. For this game, the i5-11400F is overqualified for the workload, while the Arc B370 is underqualified for anything beyond 1080p high-refresh or 1440p medium gaming.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Barony? Yes, but with significant caveats depending on resolution and preset. The verdict data from the database is clear.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable: Low (144 FPS), Medium (107 FPS), High (92 FPS), and Ultra (66 FPS). This is the only resolution where the full range of quality settings exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best preset at this resolution is Ultra, with an average of 66 FPS.

At 2560x1440, only Low (91 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS) are playable. High (58 FPS) and Ultra (42 FPS) fall below the threshold. The best playable preset is Medium, averaging 67 FPS, though its minimum of 57 FPS means occasional dips below the 60 FPS line are possible.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average is Low at 47 FPS, which is playable in a loose sense but does not meet the strict playable criterion used in this analysis. The database marks all 4K settings as unplayable for this combination.

The practical verdict: this system is a 1080p machine for Barony, capable of max settings, and a 1440p machine for medium or low settings. It is not a 4K system for this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Barony at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 66 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Medium settings, which average 67 FPS. High settings average 58 FPS and fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware in Barony?

A: No. None of the tested presets at 3840x2160 reach 60 FPS. The highest average is Low at 47 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its closest rivals in the database?

A: Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is within 1.4% of four rival GPUs: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000. Performance would be nearly identical.

Q: What is the frame rate range at 1440p Medium?

A: The average is 67 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 57 FPS and maximum of 78 FPS. The minimum can dip just below the playable threshold.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.6%: AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120), Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17074), Intel Core i5-12450H (17239), and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17278).

Best Settings per Resolution

The database's verdict by resolution identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 66. This is the highest quality preset and it still clears the playable threshold by 6 FPS. The minimum FPS at this setting was not recorded, but the average is comfortably above 60.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium, with an average FPS of 67. The minimum at this preset is 57 FPS, so while the average is above the threshold, users should expect occasional dips below 60 during heavy scenes. High settings at 58 FPS average are not recommended if a stable 60 FPS is required.

At 3840x2160, there is no best setting because no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average is Low at 47 FPS, which is playable but does not meet the strict playable criterion. For users who must play at 4K, Low is the only viable option, but the experience will be noticeably less smooth than at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's rankings for Barony, this specific combination of Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B370 places at rank 3428 out of 3717 tested combos. That puts it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems for this game. The low rank is driven almost entirely by the Arc B370's graphics performance, which sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

The CPU, by contrast, is a mid-to-high tier part at the 71st percentile. The mismatch between the CPU's capability and the GPU's limitation is stark. In a game like Barony, which is not particularly demanding on modern hardware, this combo still manages to deliver playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p Medium, but it cannot compete with systems that pair the same CPU with a discrete GPU in the mainstream or enthusiast tier.

The rank of 3428 out of 3717 means that roughly 289 tested combos perform worse in Barony, likely those with older integrated graphics or very low-end discrete parts. The data indicates that this system is positioned at the entry level of playable performance for Barony, suitable for 1080p gaming at maximum settings and 1440p at medium settings, but not for high-refresh 1440p or any 4K gaming scenario.