Barony

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers playable performance in Barony, but only at specific resolutions and settings. At 1080p, this combination is fully capable, with every preset clearing the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, the lineup narrows to Low and Medium settings. At 4K, the combo falls short of playable standards across all tested presets, with the best result being 47 FPS on Low. The data indicates that this system is a solid 1080p performer for this roguelike, with diminishing returns as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements for this combo provide a clear picture of its capabilities across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system excels. The Low preset achieves an average of 144 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 92 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 107 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still produces a comfortable average of 66 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably but remains viable for a couple of settings. The Low preset averages 91 FPS. The High preset averages 58 FPS, just shy of the playable mark. The Medium preset records an average of 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to an average of 42 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset is the fastest, averaging 47 FPS. The Medium preset averages 35 FPS, with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 41 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 30 FPS. The Ultra preset is the slowest, averaging only 22 FPS. The pattern shows a steep performance cost as resolution scales up, with no 4K preset reaching the 60 FPS target.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a shift in system bottleneck behavior depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the combination is likely more balanced, but the GPU's limits become apparent as resolution increases. The Arc B370's performance profile, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, suggests it is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

The scaling between presets and resolutions supports this analysis. At 1080p, dropping from Ultra to Low yields a performance increase from 66 FPS to 144 FPS, a substantial gain of 78 FPS. This large delta indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed even at 1080p on higher presets. At 1440p, the same preset change moves from 42 FPS to 91 FPS, a 49 FPS improvement. At 4K, the gain from Ultra to Low is 25 FPS, from 22 to 47 FPS.

The resolution scaling itself is telling. Moving from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra reduces the average from 66 FPS to 42 FPS, a 36% drop. Moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra reduces the average from 42 FPS to 22 FPS, a 48% drop. These steep declines with each resolution step confirm that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting factor. The Core i5-12400, with its high multi-threaded and single-threaded scores, provides sufficient processing power, but the GPU cannot sustain frame rates as pixel count rises.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and the Intel Arc B370 ranks 3428 out of 3717 total combos for Barony. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems, reflecting the GPU's limited performance. The Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 puts it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are older, less powerful cards like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M. This context explains why the combo ranks where it does.

The CPU, in contrast, is a strong performer. The Core i5-12400 sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 and the Intel Core i7-1355U. This disparity between the CPU's high standing and the GPU's low standing underscores that the graphics card is the bottleneck in this system. The rank of 3428 is a direct consequence of the GPU dragging down an otherwise capable processor.

The Verdict

This PC can run Barony, but the experience depends entirely on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable across all presets. The Ultra preset averages 66 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, making it the best choice for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The High, Medium, and Low presets all exceed 60 FPS as well, with the Low preset hitting 144 FPS for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable but with restrictions. The verdict data lists Low and Medium as playable settings. The Medium preset delivers an average of 67 FPS, which is the best visual quality that still maintains playability at this resolution. The High preset falls short at 58 FPS, and the Ultra preset is not viable at 42 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system is not playable by the 60 FPS standard. The verdict data shows no playable settings at this resolution. The fastest preset, Low, only achieves 47 FPS. Users seeking 4K performance would need a more powerful GPU.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Barony at 1080p with max settings?*

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the combo achieves an average of 66 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset is the best playable option at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 67 FPS. The Low preset also works at 91 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS target. The best result is 47 FPS on the Low preset, which falls short of the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a score of 1190, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M with a score of 1192. The Arc B370 is slightly behind all of these.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Core i5-12400 ranks in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The large FPS drops when increasing resolution or preset settings confirm the graphics card is the bottleneck.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 144, recorded at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that holds at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra preset. The recorded average at this setting is 66 FPS. This allows for maximum visual fidelity while maintaining smooth gameplay.

For 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is Medium. The average FPS at Medium is 67, with a minimum of 57 and a maximum of 78. This provides a good balance between visual quality and performance.

For 3840x2160, no preset meets the 60 FPS playability standard. The best available average is 47 FPS on the Low preset, but this does not clear the threshold for a recommended setting.