Barony

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Barony with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B570 reveal a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 245 FPS average. Dropping to 1440p Low reduces that to 154 FPS, a 37% decline, and at 4K Low the average falls further to 81 FPS, which is 67% below the 1080p figure. This steep drop-off indicates that the Intel Arc B570's rendering throughput becomes the primary constraint at higher pixel counts, even in a roguelike title that is not typically considered graphically demanding by modern standards.

The scaling behavior shifts when moving through the settings presets. At Medium settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p sees the average FPS fall from 182 to 115, a 37% reduction. The jump from 1440p to 4K Medium drops the average from 115 to 60, a 48% cut. These percentages suggest that the GPU's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are increasingly taxed as resolution climbs, with the 4K Medium result of 60 FPS average representing a playable but not smooth experience for fast-paced roguelike gameplay.

Ultra settings amplify the resolution sensitivity further. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 112 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, that drops to 71 FPS, a 37% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 37 FPS, which is a 67% decline from the 1080p Ultra result and a 48% drop from 1440p Ultra. This pattern shows that the gap between 1440p and 4K widens as settings increase, with the 4K Ultra result falling below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth action.

The data indicates that the limiting component shifts depending on the configuration. At 1080p Low, the 245 FPS average suggests the CPU or engine overhead may be the bottleneck, since the GPU is likely not saturated at such a high frame rate. However, at 4K Ultra, the 37 FPS average points squarely at the GPU's compute and memory subsystem as the constraint. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, appears sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus width become the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570's specifications play a decisive role in the measured results. The GPU operates at a fixed 2500 MHz base and boost clock, with memory running at 2375 MHz or 19 Gbps effective. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory pool on a 160-bit bus delivers 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Barony, a game that generates procedural dungeon layouts and particle effects, this bandwidth is crucial for texture streaming and effect rendering, particularly at higher resolutions where the framebuffer demands grow.

The GPU's architecture, Xe2-HPG on the Battlemage generation, includes 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The measured 4K Medium result of 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69 FPS suggests that the GPU's 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate is adequate to maintain a playable frame rate at that configuration, but the 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS average indicates the pixel rate becomes overwhelmed when additional shading and texture work is enabled.

The Arc B570's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are relevant to Barony's visual effects, which include lighting, shadows, and spell effects common in roguelike titles. The 18 ray tracing cores are present, though Barony's rendering likely does not heavily utilize ray-traced effects given its 2015 release date. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure modern API paths are available, but the measured data suggests the card's raw rasterization throughput is the primary determinant of performance.

Comparing to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (20582). This puts the B570 in a competitive position within its class, but the measured Barony results show that its 10 GB memory capacity and 160-bit bus may not be sufficient for 4K Ultra settings, where the 37 FPS average falls well below acceptable playability.

The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it is positioned as a mid-range offering, and the 1x 8-pin power connector with a 450 W suggested PSU indicates reasonable power requirements. However, the benchmark data reveals that the card's memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s is a limiting factor at 4K, where the 52 FPS average at High settings and 60 FPS at Medium represent the ceiling for this combo in Barony.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p Medium provides a 115 FPS average with a minimum of 98 FPS, making it a smooth experience. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS, which is borderline for playability, while 4K High averages 52 FPS and 4K Ultra drops to 37 FPS.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (20454) and 0.2% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20425) and AMD EPYC 9454P (20422). It also sits 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7713 (20363).

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

A: At 1080p, Low settings average 245 FPS, while Ultra settings average 112 FPS. This represents a 54% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Does the GPU's memory configuration impact 4K performance?

A: Yes. The Intel Arc B570's 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth appears to be a limiting factor at 4K. The measured results show 4K High averaging 52 FPS and 4K Ultra averaging only 37 FPS, indicating that the memory subsystem cannot sustain the demands of high-resolution rendering with maximum settings.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to the Arc A750 in overall GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is 0.1% lower than the Arc A750's 20582. This places the two GPUs essentially on par in synthetic testing, though the B570 has a different memory configuration with 10 GB versus the A750's specifications.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Barony?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2344 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the lower portion of the database, reflecting that while it can achieve high frame rates at 1080p, it struggles at 4K with higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Barony experience with this hardware combination. At 1080p, all settings presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low averaging 245 FPS, Medium averaging 182 FPS, High averaging 156 FPS, and Ultra averaging 112 FPS. For players with 1080p monitors, the Medium preset at 182 FPS represents the best balance between visual quality and performance headroom, as the 155 FPS minimum ensures consistent smoothness even during intense gameplay moments.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the strongest recommendation. The 115 FPS average with a 98 FPS minimum provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, while the High preset at 99 FPS average is also acceptable. The Ultra preset at 71 FPS average is playable but leaves less headroom for drops during complex scenes. The Low preset at 154 FPS offers the highest frame rate but sacrifices visual fidelity that the GPU can reasonably handle at this resolution.

At 4K, the options narrow considerably. The Medium preset at 60 FPS average with a 51 FPS minimum is the only configuration that approaches playable smoothness, though the minimum may cause noticeable stutters. The High preset at 52 FPS average is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 37 FPS average is not recommended for action-heavy roguelike gameplay. The Low preset at 81 FPS average provides the best 4K experience in terms of frame rate, but the visual trade-offs may not be worth it for players who prefer a more polished appearance.

The data suggests that the optimal configuration for most players is 1440p Medium, which delivers a 115 FPS average with a minimum of 98 FPS. This provides excellent smoothness while maintaining reasonable visual quality. For 4K users, Medium settings are the highest preset that maintains an acceptable average frame rate, though the 51 FPS minimum indicates occasional dips below the 60 FPS target. Players who prioritize frame rate above all else should consider 1080p Medium or Low, where the 182 FPS and 245 FPS averages respectively provide substantial headroom for competitive play.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2344 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 20th percentile of all configurations in the database. This ranking reflects the system's strong 1080p performance but its significant drop-off at higher resolutions. The combo's position suggests that while it is capable of delivering excellent frame rates at 1080p and good results at 1440p, it falls behind many other configurations when pushed to 4K with demanding settings.

The CPU's contribution to this ranking is solid, with the Ryzen 5 5600 sitting at the 74th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 20468 places it slightly ahead of several rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (0.1% higher), AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (0.2% higher), and AMD EPYC 9454P (0.2% higher). This indicates that the processor is not the primary bottleneck in the combo's overall ranking.

The GPU's percentile ranking at 65th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556, is more modest. The Arc B570's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% higher), Intel Arc A750 (0.1% lower), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% higher), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% lower). This places the B570 in a competitive mid-range position, but its performance in Barony at 4K is clearly limited by its memory configuration and compute throughput.

The combo's rank of 2344 out of 2935 suggests that players seeking high-end 4K performance in Barony should look at configurations with more powerful GPUs. However, for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo provides frame rates that exceed what most displays can show. The 245 FPS average at 1080p Low and 182 FPS at 1080p Medium are well above the refresh rates of typical gaming monitors, while the 1440p Medium result of 115 FPS is excellent for most high-refresh-rate panels.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with Intel Arc B570 produces the following results across settings:

• Low: 245 FPS average
• Medium: 182 FPS average, with a minimum of 155 FPS and maximum of 209 FPS
• High: 156 FPS average
• Ultra: 112 FPS average

The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 133 FPS, with the Medium preset showing a 54 FPS range between its minimum and maximum. These results indicate that 1080p is well within the capabilities of this hardware, with even Ultra settings maintaining a playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the measured results are:

• Low: 154 FPS average
• Medium: 115 FPS average, with a minimum of 98 FPS and maximum of 132 FPS
• High: 99 FPS average
• Ultra: 71 FPS average

The 1440p results show a more pronounced drop from Low to Ultra, with an 83 FPS spread. The Medium preset's minimum of 98 FPS ensures smooth gameplay, while the Ultra preset at 71 FPS average still provides acceptable performance for most players.

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: 81 FPS average
• Medium: 60 FPS average, with a minimum of 51 FPS and maximum of 69 FPS
• High: 52 FPS average
• Ultra: 37 FPS average

The 4K results demonstrate the GPU's limitations at this resolution. The Low preset at 81 FPS is the only configuration that provides comfortable headroom above 60 FPS, while the Medium preset's 51 FPS minimum indicates that frame pacing may suffer during demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 37 FPS average is not suitable for action-oriented roguelike gameplay, as the frame rate falls well below the smoothness threshold.

The data shows a consistent pattern across all resolutions: each step up in settings costs roughly 25-30% of the frame rate, with the Ultra preset exacting the heaviest toll. The Medium presets consistently provide the best balance, with minimum FPS values that stay within 15-18% of the average, indicating stable performance. The High presets at 4K (52 FPS) and Ultra at 4K (37 FPS) represent the extremes where the hardware's limitations become most apparent.