Barony

The Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a wide performance spread across resolutions in Barony, ranging from a playable 60 FPS average at 4K Medium to a very high 245 FPS average at 1080p Low. The data shows a clear resolution scaling pattern: at 3840x2160, the combo only maintains 60 FPS or higher on Low and Medium settings, while at 2560x1440 and 1920x1080, every preset from Low through Ultra clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The measured FPS values indicate that Barony is far more demanding at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 37 FPS, than at lower resolutions, where even Ultra presets remain comfortably above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured FPS data shows significant variation across the four settings presets. Low settings produce an average of 81 FPS, while Medium averages exactly 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. High settings drop to a 52 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 44 FPS, indicating that the graphics card is the limiting factor when pixel count is highest. The Medium preset's minimum of 51 FPS falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, meaning even though the average is exactly at the threshold, there will be moments of visible slowdown during gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves substantially across all presets. Low settings yield a 154 FPS average, Medium averages 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 132 FPS, High averages 99 FPS, and Ultra averages 71 FPS. Every preset at this resolution stays above 60 FPS, with Ultra being the only one that comes close to the threshold. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 83 FPS, showing that the GPU still has headroom at 1440p but the Ultra preset begins to stress the system more noticeably.

At 1920x1080, the combination reaches its highest performance levels. Low settings produce a 245 FPS average, Medium averages 182 FPS with a minimum of 155 FPS and a maximum of 209 FPS, High averages 156 FPS, and Ultra averages 112 FPS. Even the lowest recorded minimum at 1080p, which is 155 FPS on Medium, remains far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from 1440p to 1080p is substantial, with the Ultra preset improving from 71 FPS to 112 FPS, a 41 FPS gain that suggests the CPU is not bottlenecking at lower resolutions.

The FPS progression across resolutions follows a predictable pattern: reducing resolution from 4K to 1440p improves average FPS by roughly 48% on High settings and 47% on Ultra, while reducing from 1440p to 1080p improves High settings by 58% and Ultra by 58%. This consistent scaling indicates balanced utilization of both the CPU and GPU, with neither component creating a disproportionate bottleneck at any tested resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Barony at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, the measured data shows a 71 FPS average on Ultra at 2560x1440, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum FPS for this preset is not listed, but the average suggests consistent performance above the threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 3840x2160?

A: Medium settings are the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher at 4K, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. Low settings also work at 81 FPS average, but High and Ultra fall below the threshold at 52 FPS and 37 FPS respectively.

Q: How much performance does the system lose when moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 156, while at 1440p High it drops to 99 FPS. This represents a 57 FPS reduction, or approximately 37% lower performance when increasing resolution by one step.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: The data does not include minimum FPS values for 1080p Low, High, or Ultra, but the Medium preset shows a minimum of 155 FPS. Given that all averages at 1080p range from 112 FPS to 245 FPS, it is highly unlikely any preset falls below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 3840x2160?

A: Low settings average 81 FPS while Ultra averages 37 FPS, a difference of 44 FPS. This means Ultra is roughly 54% slower than Low at 4K resolution.

Q: Is the 2560x1440 Ultra preset playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 1440p Ultra is 71 FPS, which is 11 FPS above the playable threshold. This makes it the most demanding preset that remains playable at 1440p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data for the Intel Core i7-14700F, the CPU's average benchmark score of 53620 places it within 1% of several comparable processors. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701, which is 0.2% higher, making it a nearly identical performer. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, just 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, representing a 0.6% deficit, and the AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206, which is 0.8% lower. These small deltas mean any of these CPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Barony when paired with the same GPU.

For the Intel Arc B570 GPU, the nearest rivals show similar tight clustering. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 in average benchmarks, which is 0.1% higher than the B570's 20556 score. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, just 0.1% lower. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, a 0.4% deficit, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, which is 0.5% higher. These four GPUs would deliver essentially equivalent performance in Barony, with frame rate differences of less than 1% in most cases.

In practical terms, a system using any of these CPU alternatives with the Arc B570 would see the same measured FPS values within a margin of error. Similarly, pairing the i7-14700F with an Arc A750 or RTX 3070 Mobile would result in nearly identical Barony performance to the tested configuration. The only meaningful difference would come from pairing a different CPU and GPU combination simultaneously, but the data suggests that any of these rival components would maintain the same playability verdicts at each resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2985 out of 3717 tested combos for Barony, placing it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects that the majority of tested combinations deliver higher average FPS in this game, but the rank does not tell the full story since it aggregates across all resolutions and settings. The combo's actual performance is strong enough to clear 60 FPS at every resolution except 4K High and Ultra, which suggests the rank is skewed by systems using higher-end GPUs that achieve better 4K performance.

The percentile position indicates this is a mid-to-lower tier pairing for Barony specifically, despite the CPU ranking in the 91st percentile among all CPUs and the GPU ranking in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The gap between the individual component percentiles and the combo's game-specific rank suggests that Barony's engine favors GPU performance more heavily than average CPU-bound workloads. Out of 3717 total combos, approximately 732 systems perform worse than this configuration, while 2985 perform better, meaning the i7-14700F and Arc B570 sit below the median for this game.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Barony at 60 FPS or higher on select presets at every tested resolution. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low (81 FPS average) and Medium (60 FPS average), while High and Ultra fall below the threshold with 52 FPS and 37 FPS averages respectively. The best playable setting at 4K is Medium, which achieves exactly 60 FPS on average.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with High at 99 FPS, Low at 154 FPS, Medium at 115 FPS, and Ultra at 71 FPS. The best settings at 1440p is Ultra, delivering a 71 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all presets are also playable, with High at 156 FPS, Low at 245 FPS, Medium at 182 FPS, and Ultra at 112 FPS. The best setting at 1080p is Ultra with a 112 FPS average. The system is clearly capable of running Barony smoothly at 1080p and 1440p with maxed-out settings, while 4K requires dropping to Medium or Low to maintain 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which produces an average of 60 FPS. While Low settings achieve a higher 81 FPS average, Medium is the better choice for visual quality without sacrificing the playable threshold. The minimum FPS at Medium is 51, so there will be occasional dips below 60 FPS, but the average remains exactly at the playable mark.

At 2560x1440, the best settings is Ultra, which delivers a 71 FPS average. This is the highest preset available and still maintains 11 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. For users who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity, High offers 99 FPS, Medium offers 115 FPS, and Low offers 154 FPS, but Ultra is the optimal balance of quality and performance.

At 1920x1080, the best settings is Ultra with a 112 FPS average. This provides substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the clear choice for maximum visual quality. The 112 FPS average means the system handles 1080p Ultra with ease, and even the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 155 shows that the hardware is not stressed at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom at lower resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 81 on Low to 37 on Ultra, a 54% reduction that is almost entirely attributable to GPU workload scaling with pixel count and shading complexity. The CPU's role at 4K is minimal, as even the most demanding preset fails to push the i7-14700F to its limits.

At 2560x1440, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 54% performance drop, from 154 FPS to 71 FPS. This indicates the GPU is still the dominant factor, but the CPU begins to contribute more meaningfully since the frame rates are higher overall. The 83 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is larger in absolute terms than at 4K, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough to expose GPU limitations more clearly.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes more prominent. The Low preset reaches 245 FPS, which is likely approaching the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 54% drop to 112 FPS, but the absolute frame rates are high enough that both components are working harder. The fact that 1080p Ultra achieves 112 FPS versus 71 FPS at 1440p Ultra shows that reducing resolution by 44% yields a 58% FPS improvement, confirming that the GPU is still the primary constraint even at 1080p, but the CPU has more headroom to push higher frame rates when the GPU is less burdened.