Barony

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a strong performance profile for Barony, a roguelike title that is generally forgiving on hardware but still shows clear scaling across resolutions and presets. Measured data indicates this combination handles 1080p and 1440p with ease, while 4K requires a modest preset adjustment to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The CPU, which sits at the 77th percentile among all tested processors, and the GPU, at the 68th percentile among all tested graphics cards, combine to produce a balanced system where neither component becomes a consistent bottleneck in this particular game. Across the twelve tested configurations—four presets at three resolutions—the average frame rates range from 40.7 FPS at 4K Ultra to 277 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating both the game's scalability and the hardware's headroom at lower workloads.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Barony at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but not at the highest preset. At 3840x2160, the system achieves 56.4 FPS on High settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, Medium settings deliver 69.5 FPS, and Low settings reach 92.1 FPS, both of which clear the threshold comfortably. Ultra settings at 4K drop to 40.7 FPS, which is not playable by this benchmark's standard.

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 supports all four presets at or above 60 FPS. Ultra settings produce 81.6 FPS, which is the highest visual quality that still maintains smooth gameplay. High settings yield 110.9 FPS, Medium reaches 128.8 FPS, and Low hits 173.8 FPS. The best setting is Ultra, as it provides the most demanding visuals while staying well above the 60 FPS target.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3 percent), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (+0.4 percent). These deltas are minimal, indicating near-identical overall CPU performance among these four processors.

Q: What GPU performance tier does the Intel Arc B580 occupy?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021 and sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (score 23061, delta -0.2 percent), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (score 22895, delta +0.6 percent), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (score 23172, delta -0.7 percent), and the NVIDIA P106-100 (score 23249, delta -1 percent). The deltas are all within one percent, showing that these cards perform at a comparable level in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Is the game more demanding at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the jump to 4K Ultra is substantial. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 40.7, which is roughly half of the 81.6 FPS seen at 2560x1440 Ultra. This represents a significant performance drop of about 50 percent when moving from 1440p to 4K at the same preset. The scaling suggests that 4K Ultra exceeds what this combination can deliver for smooth play, while 4K Medium and Low remain viable.

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU-GPU combination for Barony?

A: This specific combo ranks 2830 out of 3717 tested combinations for Barony, placing it in the lower-middle portion of all possible pairings in the database. Despite this mid-pack ranking, the measured frame rates show that it still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution except 4K Ultra and 4K High, meaning the rank reflects the large number of higher-end configurations rather than a lack of playability.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 124.2 FPS. This is the highest visual quality available in the test set, and the frame rate is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings produce 277 FPS, Medium reaches 203.7 FPS, and High achieves 177.4 FPS, but Ultra is the clear choice for maximum fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. Even at Ultra, there is substantial headroom, suggesting the game is heavily GPU-bound at this resolution or that the CPU has ample capacity to feed the graphics card.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 81.6 FPS. This keeps the experience above 60 FPS while offering the full visual feature set. High settings produce 110.9 FPS, Medium delivers 128.8 FPS, and Low reaches 173.8 FPS. The margin at Ultra is narrower than at 1080p but still comfortable, with about 21 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. For users who prioritize frame rate over visuals, dropping to High nearly doubles the margin, but it is not necessary to maintain playability.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Medium, which averages 69.5 FPS. This is the only preset above 1080p and below Ultra that stays clear of the 60 FPS line. High settings fall short at 56.4 FPS, which is below the threshold, and Ultra drops further to 40.7 FPS. Low settings reach 92.1 FPS, but Medium is the optimal balance, delivering a 9.5 FPS cushion above the playable mark while retaining more visual detail than Low. The data indicates that 4K users should avoid High and Ultra presets with this hardware, as they do not meet the minimum smoothness requirement.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern of GPU scaling as resolution increases, with the CPU playing a more dominant role at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, ranging from 124.2 FPS at Ultra to 277 FPS at Low. The gap between Low and Ultra is 152.8 FPS, which is larger in absolute terms than at higher resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, the Intel Core i5-13400F is capable of feeding the Intel Arc B580 enough data to push frame rates well beyond what the GPU can render at higher settings, making the GPU the primary limiter even at the lowest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly but remain high. Low settings produce 173.8 FPS, while Ultra yields 81.6 FPS, a difference of 92.2 FPS. The relative drop from 1080p Low (277 FPS) to 1440p Low (173.8 FPS) is about 37 percent, while the drop from 1080p Ultra (124.2 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (81.6 FPS) is about 34 percent. This consistency across presets indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU has sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance to maintain high frame rates even when pixel count increases. The 3dmark single-thread score of 960 and the cinebench r23 single-core score of 3191 support this, showing strong per-core performance that does not hold back the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the GPU bottleneck becomes even more pronounced. Low settings drop to 92.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40.7 FPS. The scaling from 1440p Low to 4K Low is a 47 percent reduction, while from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra it is a 50 percent reduction. This near-uniform scaling across presets confirms that the Intel Arc B580 is the limiting factor, as the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with resolution. The CPU's passmark multithread score of 25032 and its 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample compute for the game's logic, which is typical for a roguelike that does not demand heavy simulation. The measured FPS data shows no signs of CPU-related stutter or frame drops, as even the lowest FPS figure (40.7 at 4K Ultra) is still well above what would indicate a processor bottleneck.

Comparing presets within each resolution further clarifies the roles. At 1080p, the jump from Low (277 FPS) to Medium (203.7 FPS) is a 26 percent reduction, and from Medium to High (177.4 FPS) is 13 percent, and from High to Ultra (124.2 FPS) is 30 percent. These diminishing returns as settings increase point to the GPU struggling more with higher workload. At 4K, the same progression from Low (92.1 FPS) to Medium (69.5 FPS) is a 25 percent drop, and from Medium to High (56.4 FPS) is 19 percent, and from High to Ultra (40.7 FPS) is 28 percent. The pattern is consistent, reinforcing that the GPU is the dominant factor at all resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom. For users seeking higher frame rates at 4K, the only viable path would be a more powerful GPU, as the CPU's performance is not the constraining element in any measured configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Barony, this Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B580 pairing ranks 2830 out of 3717, placing it in the 76th percentile of all combos (lower rank means better performance, so this is in the lower 24 percent of systems). This rank reflects the large number of high-end configurations that achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K Ultra where the combo falls short. However, the rank does not tell the full story of playability. The measured data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, this system delivers frame rates that are well above what most monitors can display, with 1440p Ultra hitting 81.6 FPS and 1080p Ultra reaching 124.2 FPS. The 4K Medium result of 69.5 FPS is also respectable for a mid-range GPU.

The rank of 2830 puts this combo in the company of systems that are likely paired with older or less capable CPUs and GPUs. The CPU's percentile of 77 and the GPU's percentile of 68 suggest a balanced pairing, where neither component is drastically over- or under-powered relative to the other. This balance is evident in the frame rate scaling, which is smooth and predictable across resolutions. The combo does not exhibit any anomalous behavior, such as sudden frame drops or inconsistent performance, which would indicate a mismatch. For a game like Barony, which is not graphically demanding by modern standards, the rank is more a reflection of the sheer number of tested systems than a measure of user experience. The data indicates that this combo is capable of running the game at high frame rates in all but the most extreme settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Intel Core i5-13400F are all within one percent of its average benchmark score of 25292. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284 with a delta of 0 percent, making it a direct performance equivalent. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3 percent), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (+0.4 percent). In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Barony, as the game is not CPU-bound at the tested resolutions. The Ryzen 9 6900HS and Ryzen 7 6800H are mobile processors, which may be relevant for system builders comparing laptop versus desktop performance, while the Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Core 5 120 are desktop parts. The deltaPct values are so small that they fall within measurement noise, so users should not expect any noticeable difference in game performance.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B580's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (score 23061, delta -0.2 percent), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (score 22895, delta +0.6 percent), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (score 23172, delta -0.7 percent), and the NVIDIA P106-100 (score 23249, delta -1 percent). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is an interesting comparison, as it is an older high-end card, while the RTX 3080 is a more recent enthusiast card. Despite their different generations and market positions, their aggregate benchmark scores are nearly identical to the Arc B580, which suggests that in Barony, the frame rates would be very similar. The RX 580 2048SP and P106-100 are lower-tier cards, but their scores indicate they are still competitive in this specific game. Users who own any of these GPUs can expect comparable performance to the Arc B580, with differences of less than one percent in average FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Barony at playable frame rates in the vast majority of configurations. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 124.2 FPS on Ultra settings, which is the highest preset tested, and all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 81.6 FPS, and again all presets are playable, with Low reaching 173.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation changes: High settings produce 56.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and Ultra drops to 40.7 FPS. However, Medium settings deliver 69.5 FPS, and Low settings reach 92.1 FPS, both of which are playable. The verdict by resolution is clear: the best playable setting at 4K is Medium with 69.5 FPS, at 1440p it is Ultra with 81.6 FPS, and at 1080p it is Ultra with 124.2 FPS.

For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this combo provides excellent performance with no compromises, allowing maximum visual quality while maintaining frame rates that are well above the 60 FPS standard. For 4K users, the system requires a preset reduction to Medium to maintain smooth gameplay, but it still offers a viable experience. The data does not support running Barony at 4K High or Ultra, as those configurations fall short of the playable threshold. Overall, the Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B580 combination is a capable pairing for this game, with the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the CPU providing more than enough headroom to avoid any processor-related bottlenecks.