Barony

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a performance profile that is heavily dependent on resolution and graphical preset in Barony. Measured data shows the combination is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K presents a clear challenge at higher settings. The i7-12700KF, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc B580 sits in the 68th percentile among GPUs; this places the pairing in a mid-to-high tier for this roguelike title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its strongest results. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 278.1 FPS, which is more than 4.5 times the 60 FPS playability threshold. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 202.3 FPS, still an exceptionally fluid experience. High settings yield 176.8 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 127 FPS. The scaling between Low and Ultra at this resolution shows a performance reduction of approximately 54%, from 278.1 FPS down to 127 FPS, indicating that the graphical preset has a substantial impact but never threatens playability.

At 2560x1440, the performance envelope tightens but remains comfortably above 60 FPS across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 175.7 FPS, while Medium delivers 128 FPS. High settings follow at 113.3 FPS, and Ultra settings, the most demanding option, still achieve an average of 79.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is roughly 55%, mirroring the relative scaling seen at 1080p. Notably, the Ultra preset at 1440p, with 79.4 FPS, remains well ahead of the playability threshold, leaving headroom for demanding scenes.

The 3840x2160 results show a significant shift in capability. Low settings at 4K yield an average of 91.5 FPS, which is playable and smooth. Medium settings lower the average to 68.3 FPS, still above the 60 FPS line. However, High settings drop to 56.7 FPS, falling below the playable threshold, and Ultra settings further decline to 43 FPS. The performance cost from Low to Ultra at 4K is substantial, a reduction of about 53%, but the absolute numbers reveal that only Low and Medium presets are viable for maintaining 60 FPS or higher at this resolution.

Across all resolutions, the minimum and maximum FPS values are not provided in the measured data, so analysis relies exclusively on average frame rates. The data consistently shows that the step from Medium to High is the most costly at 4K, with a drop of 11.6 FPS, whereas the same step at 1440p costs 14.7 FPS and at 1080p costs 25.5 FPS. This indicates that the GPU’s rendering load scales more steeply with resolution than with preset changes alone.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i7-12700KF, the nearest rivals in benchmark scores are closely matched. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-12700KF’s average of 35365. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, a 0.2% difference, placing it virtually on par. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, also 0.2% higher. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Barony when paired with the same GPU, as the processor is not the bottleneck in most tested scenarios.

For the Intel Arc B580, the nearest GPU rivals show a similar level of closeness. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, which is 0.2% lower than the Arc B580’s average of 23021. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, a 0.6% difference, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, 1% higher. These rivals would deliver frame rates within roughly 1% of the Arc B580 in Barony, meaning a system with any of these GPUs and a comparable CPU would see nearly identical performance at each resolution and preset combination.

In practical terms, a user with an RTX 2080 or RTX 3080, despite their different architectural generations, would experience similar FPS figures to the Arc B580 in this specific game. The RX 580 2048SP also falls into this performance band. This suggests that the Arc B580’s position in Barony is well-defined, and users upgrading from any of these cards would not see a meaningful change in frame rates unless they also change the resolution or preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, which achieves an average of 127 FPS. This is the most demanding preset, and since it clears the threshold by a wide margin, there is no reason to lower the graphical quality for a standard 60 Hz display. Even with Ultra settings, the system has substantial headroom for higher refresh rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also provide the best experience, with an average of 79.4 FPS. This remains above 60 FPS, so users can run the game at maximum quality. The margin is smaller than at 1080p, but it is still sufficient for smooth gameplay on most displays. The data shows that High settings would only offer a slightly higher frame rate of 113.3 FPS, but the visual fidelity loss is unnecessary given that Ultra already meets the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best settings that maintain 60 FPS or higher are Medium, which produces an average of 68.3 FPS. This is the only preset above the threshold aside from Low, which hits 91.5 FPS but sacrifices visual quality. High settings at 56.7 FPS and Ultra at 43 FPS are not viable for a consistent 60 FPS experience. Therefore, Medium is the recommended preset for 4K, balancing visual fidelity with playability.

The data indicates that for all resolutions except 4K, the most demanding preset is playable. The 4K resolution is the limiting factor, requiring a reduction to Medium settings to stay above 60 FPS. This pattern is consistent with the GPU being the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: With Low settings, the combination reaches an average of 278.1 FPS at 1920x1080. This is the highest recorded value across all tested configurations.

Q: Can this system run Barony at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 43, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings are required to achieve 68.3 FPS.

Q: How does the performance scale from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High settings, the average FPS is 176.8. At 2560x1440 High settings, the average drops to 113.3 FPS, representing a reduction of approximately 36% when moving to the higher resolution.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700KF a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B580 in this game?

A: The data does not show a clear CPU bottleneck, as the combination’s frame rates scale predictably with resolution and preset. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all processors suggests it has ample headroom, and the GPU’s 68th percentile ranking indicates it is the more likely limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the rank of this specific CPU-GPU combination among all tested combos for Barony?

A: This combination ranks 2821 out of 3717 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, though it still achieves playable frame rates at most settings.

Q: Are there any rival GPUs that perform notably better than the Arc B580 in this game?

A: The nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, show a delta of only 0.7% higher average score. This translates to a negligible difference in frame rates, so no rival in the immediate proximity offers a meaningful performance advantage.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU plays the dominant role in determining frame rates as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 151.1 FPS (from 278.1 to 127 FPS), indicating that the GPU’s workload scales significantly with preset. At 1440p, the same preset change results in a 96.3 FPS difference (from 175.7 to 79.4 FPS), and at 4K, the difference narrows to 48.5 FPS (from 91.5 to 43 FPS). This narrowing suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is already saturated, and further preset increases have a smaller absolute impact.

The CPU’s role is more apparent at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 278.1 FPS, which is likely beyond what the GPU can sustain at higher presets. The CPU’s strong multithreaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838, ensures that it does not limit the GPU in less demanding scenes. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU’s rendering load is so high that the CPU’s performance becomes secondary; the average FPS of 43 is clearly a GPU limitation.

Scaling between resolutions at the same preset reinforces this. At High settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by 63.5 (from 176.8 to 113.3), and moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it by 56.6 (from 113.3 to 56.7). This consistent drop across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor. The CPU’s 12 cores and 20 threads provide enough processing power to maintain high frame rates, but the Arc B580’s 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance becomes the limiting factor at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall ranking for Barony, this combination of Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel Arc B580 sits at position 2821 out of 3717 tested combinations. This places the system in the 24th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly three-quarters of tested systems perform better in this game. Despite this lower ranking, the measured FPS data shows that the combination is still capable of exceeding 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p across all presets, and at 4K with Medium or Low settings.

The rank is likely influenced by the GPU’s 68th percentile standing relative to all GPUs, which pulls the overall score down when combined with the CPU’s 85th percentile ranking. The nearest GPU rivals, such as the RTX 2080 and RTX 3080, are older or higher-tier products, but their similar average scores suggest that the Arc B580 is competitive in this specific title. The rank of 2821 out of 3717 indicates that while this is not a top-tier configuration for Barony, it is not a low-end one either, as it still delivers playable frame rates at most settings.

The data does not provide a percentile for the combination itself, so the rank must be interpreted relative to the raw score. With a playable threshold of 60 FPS, the combination meets this criterion in 10 of the 12 tested settings, failing only at 4K High and 4K Ultra. This suggests that the rank is a reflection of the 4K performance gap rather than a fundamental inability to run the game.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Barony? The answer is yes, with clear caveats at 4K. At 1920x1080, the combination runs all presets, including Ultra, at an average of 127 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings achieve 79.4 FPS, also clearing the threshold. At 3840x2160, the system runs Low and Medium settings above 60 FPS, with Medium delivering 68.3 FPS, but High and Ultra fall below the line at 56.7 FPS and 43 FPS respectively.

The verdict by resolution is straightforward: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at maximum quality, while 4K requires a reduction to Medium settings for a consistent 60 FPS experience. The best settings per resolution are Ultra at 1080p (127 FPS), Ultra at 1440p (79.4 FPS), and Medium at 4K (68.3 FPS). The combination’s rank of 2821 out of 3717 indicates it is not among the top performers, but the measured data shows it is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay in Barony at all resolutions except 4K with high presets. For users with a 4K display, the Medium preset is the recommended choice to stay above 60 FPS; for 1440p or 1080p, the system has ample headroom to run the game at maximum settings.