Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F pairs a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 design with a 3.00 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost clock. For Barony, a roguelike that relies heavily on single-threaded logic and game-state simulation, the CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 indicate a strong foundation for maintaining consistent frame pacing. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing latency in a genre where procedural generation and entity updates can spike CPU demand. The 65 W TDP and AM4 socket place it as an efficient, mainstream part, and its 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database confirms it is a capable processor for this workload. Benchmark results show that at 1080p Low, the combination hits 144 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is not the primary limiter at lower graphical loads; the system is able to feed frames well above typical display refresh rates. However, as resolution increases, the CPU’s influence diminishes relative to the GPU, a pattern visible in the measured data where frame rates drop sharply at higher settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 5600F’s 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for Barony’s simulation-heavy gameplay, which rarely scales beyond a few threads. The 4.00 GHz boost clock is the key metric here: roguelike engines often serialize game logic, meaning a single core’s speed directly impacts turn processing and enemy AI updates. In the measured data, the 1080p Low preset achieves 144 FPS average, a figure that aligns with the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (2872 in PassMark single-thread). This indicates the processor can handle the game’s core logic without bottlenecking the GPU at mainstream resolutions.

The 12 threads provide headroom for background tasks and streaming, but Barony’s frame times are more dependent on the boost clock than on raw core count. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS drops to 107, and at High it reaches 92, showing that even as GPU load increases, the CPU maintains a stable output. The PassMark physics score of 1043 is modest, but for a roguelike with tile-based movement and particle effects, this is not a limiting factor. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking versus all CPUs suggests it outperforms the majority of processors in synthetic tests, and the actual game results reflect this: at 1080p, even the Ultra preset delivers 66 FPS average, which remains playable. The data does not show a scenario where the 5600F becomes the primary bottleneck until the GPU is heavily loaded at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 22, a figure that points to GPU constraints rather than CPU limits.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2701 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This low rank is surprising given the CPU’s strength, but it directly reflects the GPU’s limitations, as the Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The rank indicates that most other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates across the tested settings. For context, the CPU’s nearest rivals—the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (avg score 36938, delta 0%), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, delta -0.4%), and Intel Core i9-12900T (37112, delta -0.5%)—are all within 0.5% of the 5600F’s average benchmark score. This means the processor is performing exactly as expected for its class, yet the combo rank is dragged down by the GPU.

The Arc B370’s nearest rivals—ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (avg score 1186, delta -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, delta -0.5%), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, delta -0.7%), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, delta 1.4%)—are all legacy parts from over a decade ago, underscoring how far behind the GPU is relative to modern standards. In Barony, this translates to a system that struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions. The combo’s rank of 2701 means that 234 other tested combinations perform worse, but the vast majority of systems outperform it. This is a case where the CPU has significant untapped potential, but the GPU caps the overall experience. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 144 FPS, which is excellent, but this is the exception rather than the rule; most other settings and resolutions fall below 100 FPS.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 144 FPS, which drops to 91 FPS at 1440p Low (a 36.8% reduction) and then to 47 FPS at 4K Low (a 67.4% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline with increasing resolution is a classic sign that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant while the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K. The same trend appears across all settings: at Medium, 1080p yields 107 FPS, 1440p yields 67 FPS, and 4K yields 35 FPS. At High, the figures are 92 FPS, 58 FPS, and 30 FPS respectively. At Ultra, the drop is even more pronounced: 66 FPS at 1080p, 42 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K.

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly linear (a 1.5x resolution increase results in a 1.4-1.6x FPS drop), which is consistent with a GPU that is bandwidth or pixel-rate limited. The Arc B370’s pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are the relevant specs here; these are low by modern standards, explaining why higher resolutions cause such significant performance degradation. The fact that the 4K Ultra preset dips to 22 FPS average, while 1080p Low reaches 144 FPS, confirms that the GPU’s 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is insufficient for high-resolution rendering. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS across resolutions at the same settings, but the data shows a consistent decline, meaning the Ryzen 5 5600F is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where all settings achieve at least 66 FPS average. At 1440p, only Low (91 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, while High (58 FPS) falls just short.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in Barony?

A: No. The frame rate drops consistently as resolution increases, which indicates the GPU is the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 144 FPS, showing the CPU can feed frames well beyond typical display refresh rates.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, scores 36938 (0% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 (-0.2% delta). All rivals are within 0.5% of the 5600F’s performance.

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

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (-0.2% delta), and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (-0.5% delta). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% delta), meaning the Arc B370 is slightly faster than that older part.

Q: What is the playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 67 FPS average with a minimum of 57 FPS, which is borderline playable. For a smoother experience, the Low preset at 91 FPS average is recommended, as High drops to 58 FPS.

Q: Why does the combo rank so low despite the CPU being strong?

A: The combo ranks 2701 out of 2935 tested combos. This low rank is due to the GPU’s 5th percentile performance ranking, which limits frame rates at higher resolutions. The CPU’s strength (85th percentile) cannot compensate for the GPU’s weakness in this pairing.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel’s 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with system-shared memory and system-dependent bandwidth. This means the GPU has no dedicated VRAM, relying on the system’s memory, which can introduce latency and bandwidth constraints in a game like Barony that loads procedural levels and textures. The GPU’s 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs are the core compute resources, and the 10 RT cores support ray tracing, though this is unlikely to be used in a roguelike. The FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are modest, which explains the performance scaling seen in the measured data.

In Barony, the GPU’s role becomes critical as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU can handle the simpler pixel workload, achieving 144 FPS average at Low and 92 FPS at High. However, at 4K, the pixel count quadruples, and the GPU’s 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate becomes a bottleneck, resulting in 47 FPS at Low and 30 FPS at High. The system-shared memory is a particular concern at higher resolutions, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, which is system-dependent and not dedicated. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places the GPU in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all ATI/AMD parts from the HD 5000/6000 series era, highlighting its age and limited capability. The 25 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate this is a power-efficient but low-performance solution, suitable for basic gaming at 1080p but not for high-resolution or high-settings play.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is the 1080p Medium preset, which delivers 107 FPS average with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS. This provides a smooth, responsive experience while maintaining higher visual fidelity than Low. The 1080p High preset (92 FPS average) is also viable, but Medium offers a better balance of frame rate and visual quality, as the 15 FPS difference between them is noticeable in fast-paced gameplay. The 1080p Low preset achieves 144 FPS average, which is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual downgrade may not be worth it for a roguelike where atmospheric detail matters.

At 1440p, the Medium preset (67 FPS average, 57 FPS minimum) is the highest setting that maintains playable frame rates. The Low preset (91 FPS) is smoother, but the jump to Medium adds enough visual polish that it is recommended for most users. The High preset at 1440p (58 FPS) is borderline, and the Ultra preset (42 FPS) should be avoided due to inconsistent frame pacing. At 4K, the Low preset (47 FPS) is the only playable option, but even this is below 60 FPS, so users should stick to 1080p or 1440p for the best experience. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution above 1080p, as it yields 66 FPS at 1080p, 42 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K, which are all below the threshold for smooth gameplay. For the best overall experience, the 1080p Medium preset is the sweet spot, offering high frame rates with acceptable visual quality, while 1440p Medium is a viable alternative for users who prioritize resolution over maximum smoothness.