Barony

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 3428 out of 3717 tested combinations for Barony. This places the combo in the bottom 8 percent of all recorded system pairings, a low position driven almost entirely by the graphics side of the equation. The CPU itself sits in the 73rd percentile among all processors in the database, but the GPU lands in the 5th percentile among all graphics cards, and that imbalance shows clearly in the measured frame rates.

What this ranking means in practical terms is that the system is capable of running Barony smoothly at 1080p across all four presets, but it struggles once resolution climbs. At 1440p, only the Low and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS, with the best result being 47 FPS on Low settings. The ranking reflects this ceiling: the combo is not a high-performance pairing for this game, but it is not a failed one either, as long as the user stays within its comfortable resolution and preset envelope.

The database records measured data for this combo, so the frame rates are real observations rather than estimates. The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the verdict system flags which settings and resolutions meet that bar. For this combo, 1080p is fully playable, 1440p is partially playable, and 4K is not playable at any preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

Barony is a roguelike game with relatively modest graphical demands, and the data shows that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting factor in this combination. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake part with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, is far more capable than the GPU. Its benchmark scores, such as 12380 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1680 in single-core, place it well above the 5th percentile GPU. The GPU's only recorded benchmark is 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which sits in the 5th percentile among all GPUs.

The resolution scaling tells the story. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 144 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 91 FPS, a reduction of about 37 percent. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 47 FPS, another 48 percent reduction. These are steep drops that point to the GPU being the bottleneck; a stronger GPU would show smaller percentage losses as resolution increases, because the CPU would continue to feed frames at a higher rate.

Preset scaling reinforces the same conclusion. At 1080p, the combo goes from 144 FPS on Low to 92 FPS on High, then 107 FPS on Medium, and 66 FPS on Ultra. The non-monotonic ordering (High is lower than Medium) is unusual, but the overall pattern is clear: higher presets cost frames, and the GPU is responsible for rendering those extra effects. At 1440p, the spread is 91 FPS on Low, 67 FPS on Medium, 58 FPS on High, and 42 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the spread is 47 FPS on Low, 35 FPS on Medium, 30 FPS on High, and 22 FPS on Ultra.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and presets, where the GPU has less work to do. At 1080p Low, the system hits 144 FPS, which is close to the practical ceiling for many displays. Even at 1080p Ultra, the combo maintains 66 FPS, showing that the CPU can keep up with the game's logic and draw calls. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, and its multi-threaded performance (19433 in Passmark multi-thread, 9472 in Geekbench multi-core) is sufficient for a roguelike title that does not demand heavy physics or simulation work.

The verdict is that the GPU is the decisive component for Barony at every resolution tested. Users who want higher frame rates at 1440p or 4K would need a stronger graphics card. The CPU would not be the primary upgrade path for this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Barony at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the combo achieves an average of 66 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution.

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

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. This is the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution. Low also clears the threshold at 91 FPS, but Medium is the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combo?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best result is 47 FPS on Low settings. High averages 30 FPS, Medium averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS playable threshold, so the verdict lists no playable settings at 4K.

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

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals in the database are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192, and the AMD FirePro M2000 at 1168. The performance differences range from 0.2 to 1.4 percent, meaning these GPUs are essentially equivalent in raw benchmark terms.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047, the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056, the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982, and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979. The performance deltas are within 0.3 percent, so all five processors deliver nearly identical average scores.

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. The next highest is 107 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 92 FPS at 1080p High, and 91 FPS at 1440p Low.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU side, the Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, and its nearest rivals are nearly identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, a difference of 0 percent. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, which is 0.1 percent lower. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, which is 0.3 percent higher. The AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also 0.3 percent higher. For Barony specifically, any of these CPUs would behave essentially the same as the i5-12400F, since the game is not CPU-bound at the tested resolutions and presets. Users with one of these processors paired with a similar GPU should expect comparable frame rates.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, and its nearest rivals are clustered within a narrow band. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2 percent higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7 percent higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4 percent lower. These deltas are small enough that swapping the Arc B370 for any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Barony. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is the only GPU benchmark recorded, so the comparison rests on that single measurement, but the database treats these as equivalent-class parts.

The practical takeaway is that this combo sits in a performance tier defined by older discrete GPUs and low-end integrated-class parts. Users coming from a system with an ATI Radeon HD 5770 or an AMD Radeon HD 7650M would see similar results. Users expecting modern mid-range performance would be disappointed, but the combo is sufficient for Barony at 1080p and playable at 1440p on lower presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 66 FPS. This is the highest visual quality setting available in the test matrix, and the combo clears the playable threshold with a small margin. Lower presets also work: High averages 92 FPS, Medium averages 107 FPS, and Low averages 144 FPS. All four presets are playable at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 67 FPS. The minimum recorded for Medium is 57 FPS, which dips below the threshold, but the average is comfortably above it. Low averages 91 FPS and is also playable. High averages 58 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra averages 42 FPS, which is well below. Users who want to stay strictly above 60 FPS at all times may prefer Low, but Medium offers the best balance of visual quality and average frame rate.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. Low averages 47 FPS, Medium averages 35 FPS, High averages 30 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. The verdict lists no playable settings at this resolution, so users should not attempt 4K with this combo for Barony unless they are willing to accept sub-60 frame rates.

The data also shows minimum FPS values for some settings. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 91 FPS and the maximum is 123 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 57 FPS and the maximum is 78 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 30 FPS and the maximum is 41 FPS. These ranges suggest that frame pacing is generally stable, with the 1440p Medium preset occasionally dipping just below 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Barony, but the answer depends entirely on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable across all four presets, with Ultra delivering 66 FPS and Low delivering 144 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system is playable on Low and Medium, with Medium averaging 67 FPS and Low averaging 91 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system is not playable at any preset, with the best result being 47 FPS on Low.

The verdict data confirms this breakdown. For 1080p, the playable settings are High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with Ultra listed as the best setting at 66 FPS. For 1440p, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium listed as the best setting at 67 FPS. For 4K, the playable settings list is empty, meaning no preset clears the 60 FPS threshold.

The CPU is not the limiting factor. The Intel Core i5-12400F is a capable 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 4.40 GHz boost clock, and its benchmark scores place it in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, the Intel Arc B370, is the bottleneck. Its 5th percentile ranking and single benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 point to a part that is suitable for light gaming at lower resolutions but not for high-resolution or high-preset work.

Users who own this combo should target 1080p for the best experience. Running at Ultra gives 66 FPS, which is smooth enough for a roguelike. Dropping to High or Medium provides a larger frame rate cushion and is recommended if the user wants to avoid occasional dips. At 1440p, Medium is the best choice, with an average of 67 FPS and occasional dips to 57 FPS. Users sensitive to frame drops may prefer Low at 91 FPS. At 4K, the system is not viable for Barony at any preset, and users should either lower the resolution or accept sub-60 performance.

Overall, the verdict is that this combo is a 1080p machine for Barony, with a secondary capability at 1440p on reduced settings. It is not a 4K solution, and the GPU's low percentile ranking makes that clear. The CPU has headroom to spare, so if the user ever upgrades the graphics card, the i5-12400F would continue to perform well in this game. As configured, the system meets the playable threshold at 1080p across all presets and at 1440p up to Medium, which is enough for a satisfying experience with Barony's roguelike gameplay.