Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B580 combination lands at rank 2,789 out of 3,717 tested combos for Barony, placing it in the lower third of all configurations. This ranking suggests that while this pairing is entirely playable, it does not leverage the hardware to its fullest potential in this specific roguelike title. The combination sits just below the 75th percentile of all combos, indicating that most other pairings deliver higher frame rates, yet the data shows this setup remains consistently smooth across all tested settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2,789 out of 3,717 places this system in the 25th percentile of all tested configurations for Barony. This is a modest result, especially considering the individual components’ standings. The Ryzen 5 3600 holds a 71st percentile ranking against all CPUs, while the Arc B580 sits at the 68th percentile against all GPUs. The gap between the component percentiles and the combo’s rank suggests that Barony’s engine may not fully utilize the available hardware, or that the pairing has a bottleneck that limits overall performance.

When examining the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 3600’s average benchmark score of 17,035 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-1260P (17,007, deltaPct 0.2%) and the AMD EPYC 7742 (16,998, deltaPct 0.2%). It trails the Intel Core i5-11400 (17,067, deltaPct -0.2%) and the AMD EPYC 7573X (17,070, deltaPct -0.2%) by a hair. This tight clustering means the CPU’s raw compute power is not the differentiator here. For the GPU, the Arc B580’s average score of 23,021 is within 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23,061, deltaPct -0.2%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23,172, deltaPct -0.7%), while slightly ahead of the RTX 2080 (22,895, deltaPct 0.6%). The GPU’s standing is similarly unremarkable, pointing to a system that performs near the median of its component class.

The data implies that the combo’s low rank is not due to a single weak part, but rather how the two interact in Barony’s specific workload. The measured FPS numbers reveal a system that can hit 277 FPS at 1080p Low, so the hardware is capable of high output. The rank likely reflects that many other combos achieve even higher frame rates, possibly due to stronger single-thread performance or more efficient GPU drivers for this older game engine.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2375 MHz, which translates to 19 Gbps effective. These specifications are substantial for a roguelike, which typically does not demand large memory pools or extreme bandwidth. The GPU’s base and boost clocks are both rated at 2670 MHz, a modest frequency that helps keep power draw at 190 W. The card’s 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs provide a solid foundation for rasterization, which is Barony’s primary rendering method.

In Barony, the GPU’s role becomes more apparent at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 42 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it maintains 127 FPS. This scaling suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The GPU’s compute capabilities, measured at 13.67 TFLOPS FP32, are adequate for the game’s simple geometry and lighting, but the 4K Ultra results indicate that the card’s raw throughput is insufficient for maximum settings at that resolution. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the 277 FPS result shows the GPU is not the bottleneck, as the CPU and game engine take over the performance ceiling.

The Arc B580’s nearest rival data shows it performs similarly to the RTX 2080 in average benchmarks, yet the RTX 2080 is an older card with different driver maturity. The 5 nm process node and Xe2-HPG architecture suggest efficiency, but Barony’s release from 2015 may not fully exploit newer hardware features. The game’s DirectX version and API support are not listed, but the measured results indicate that the GPU’s high bandwidth and memory size do not translate into proportional gains in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K shows a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 177 FPS at 1080p to 112 FPS at 1440p, then to 58 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 48.2% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count grows. At Low settings, the drop is steeper: 277 FPS at 1080p falls to 175 FPS at 1440p (a 36.8% drop) and then to 91 FPS at 4K (a 48% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentages across settings suggests a uniform GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The Medium settings row provides the only min/max data in the entire dataset. At 1080p Medium, the average is 206 FPS with a minimum of 175 and maximum of 237. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 130 FPS with a minimum of 111 and maximum of 150. At 4K Medium, the average is 68 FPS with a minimum of 58 and maximum of 78. The frame time variance, as indicated by the min-max spread, remains relatively tight across resolutions, suggesting stable performance without severe stuttering. The 4K Medium minimum of 58 FPS is notable because it matches the 4K High average, implying that the game’s frame pacing stays consistent even when settings are lowered.

The limiting component changes with resolution. At 1080p, the high frame rates (177-277 FPS) suggest the CPU is the primary constraint, as the GPU has ample headroom. At 1440p, the system appears balanced, with both components contributing to the 80-175 FPS range. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with Ultra settings dropping to 42 FPS and even Low settings only reaching 91 FPS. This pattern is typical for a mid-range GPU paired with a capable CPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Barony?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p offers the best balance. At High settings, the combo achieves 112 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 4K High, the average drops to 58 FPS, which is borderline for playability. The 1080p results are excellent but may be overkill for a roguelike, where pixel density is less critical than frame rate consistency.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B580 struggle at 4K in this game?

A: Yes, the data shows a significant drop at 4K. At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 42, which is below the 60 FPS target. Even at Low settings, 4K only reaches 91 FPS, which is lower than the 1080p Low result of 277 FPS. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are not enough to maintain high frame rates at this resolution, indicating a raw compute limitation.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average score of 17,035, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-1260P (17,007, deltaPct 0.2%) and the AMD EPYC 7742 (16,998, deltaPct 0.2%). It is slightly behind the Intel Core i5-11400 (17,067, deltaPct -0.2%) and the AMD EPYC 7573X (17,070, deltaPct -0.2%). The differences are under 1%, making them effectively equivalent in raw compute.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low setting averages 277 FPS, while Ultra averages 127 FPS. This is a 150 FPS difference, representing a 54.2% reduction in frame rate when moving to maximum settings. The Medium setting sits at 206 FPS, and High at 177 FPS, showing a clear tiered progression.

Q: Is the combo more CPU-limited or GPU-limited at 1440p?

A: The data suggests a balanced load at 1440p. At Medium settings, the combo achieves 130 FPS, which is between the 1080p Medium (206 FPS) and 4K Medium (68 FPS) results. The linear scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K indicates that neither component is a dominant bottleneck at this resolution, as the frame rate drops proportionally to pixel count.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only minimum FPS values are provided for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 175 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it is 111 FPS. At 4K Medium, it is 58 FPS. These minimums are close to the averages, suggesting consistent frame delivery without major dips.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 277 FPS, with no min/max data provided. Medium settings average 206 FPS, with a minimum of 175 and maximum of 237. High settings average 177 FPS, and Ultra settings average 127 FPS. All 1080p results exceed 120 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but drops noticeably. Low settings average 175 FPS, Medium averages 130 FPS (min 111, max 150), High averages 112 FPS, and Ultra averages 80 FPS. The 1440p results are all above 60 FPS, with Ultra being the only setting that approaches the lower threshold.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates fall significantly. Low settings average 91 FPS, Medium averages 68 FPS (min 58, max 78), High averages 58 FPS, and Ultra averages 42 FPS. The 4K results show that only Low and Medium settings maintain playable frame rates above 60 FPS, while High and Ultra fall below that mark.

The progression across settings is consistent at each resolution. Moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p reduces FPS from 277 to 127, a 54.2% decrease. At 1440p, the reduction is from 175 to 80, a 54.3% decrease. At 4K, it is from 91 to 42, a 53.8% decrease. The near-identical percentage drops indicate that the settings scaling affects the GPU uniformly regardless of resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample space for Barony’s procedural generation and game logic. The CPU’s synthetic benchmarks show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,045 and a single-core score of 2,124. PassMark multi-thread performance is 17,700, while single-thread is 2,562.

In Barony, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p where frame rates are high. The 277 FPS result at Low settings suggests the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently, but the 127 FPS at Ultra indicates that the GPU becomes the limiter even at this resolution. The CPU’s 3DMark scores show a scaling pattern: 1,361 for 2 threads, 2,579 for 4 threads, 3,844 for 8 threads, and 4,603 for 16 threads. This near-linear scaling indicates that Barony may not fully utilize all 12 threads, as the jump from 8 to 16 threads is only 19.7%.

The CPU’s nearest rivals all have similar average scores, with the i7-1260P and EPYC 7742 being 0.2% faster, and the i5-11400 and EPYC 7573X being 0.2% slower. This tight grouping suggests that the Ryzen 5 3600’s performance in Barony is not a differentiator. The CPU’s 71st percentile ranking against all CPUs indicates it is a solid mid-range processor, but the combo’s low rank implies that Barony’s engine does not heavily tax the CPU, leaving the GPU to determine the final frame rates.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 bus is adequate for the game’s data streaming needs. The 3,800 million transistors on a 74 mm² die show an efficient design, but the 7 nm process node does not directly translate to gaming performance. The data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo, as frame rates scale almost entirely with resolution and GPU settings.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to 1440p with High settings as the optimal configuration. This yields 112 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a visual improvement over 1080p. The 1440p Medium setting offers 130 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS, ensuring smooth frame delivery during intense gameplay. If a player prioritizes frame rate over visuals, 1080p High at 177 FPS is the best choice, as it offers a significant boost over Medium (206 FPS) without the visual degradation of Low (277 FPS).

At 4K, the data suggests avoiding Ultra settings entirely, as the 42 FPS average is below playable thresholds. 4K Medium is the most balanced option, with 68 FPS and a minimum of 58 FPS, though the minimum may cause occasional dips below 60 FPS. 4K Low at 91 FPS is the only 4K setting that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For players with 4K displays, the recommendation is to stick with Low or Medium settings, as High and Ultra do not meet the minimum playability standard.

The Medium settings rows provide the only min/max data, showing that at 1080p Medium, the frame rate stays between 175 and 237 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it stays between 111 and 150 FPS. At 4K Medium, it stays between 58 and 78 FPS. This consistency suggests that Medium settings offer the most stable frame pacing across all resolutions. For a game like Barony, where random generation and sudden action can cause frame spikes, this stability is valuable. The combination of 1440p Medium or High settings provides the best balance of visual quality, frame rate, and consistency, making it the recommended configuration for this hardware pairing.