Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces a very specific performance profile in Barony, one that places the combination at rank 2601 out of 2935 tested combos. This percentile position, roughly the 11th percentile, signals a system that will run the game but with considerable limitations, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows a clear pattern: this combo is far more capable at 1080p and lower presets, while 4K Ultra is nearly unplayable. The following analysis breaks down the measured results, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and provides practical settings guidance based solely on the collected benchmark data.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + Intel Arc B390 combination sits at rank 2601 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony. This puts it in the bottom 11.4% of all tested configurations, indicating that while it can run the game, it does so at a level far below the median experience. The rank is a composite measure that reflects the combo's overall capability across all tested resolutions and settings, and the measured FPS data confirms the low standing. For context, this is not a combo that will deliver a high-refresh-rate experience at high detail; it is a configuration that requires careful settings management to achieve playable frame rates.

The low rank is primarily driven by the GPU's performance class. The Intel Arc B390 has a percentile rank of 9 among all GPUs, meaning it performs better than only 9% of the tested graphics cards. This is a stark indicator of its limited rasterization power. The CPU, on the other hand, is a mid-range part with a percentile rank of 74 among all CPUs, placing it in the upper quarter of processors. The disparity between the CPU's relative strength and the GPU's weakness is a defining characteristic of this combo. In Barony, which appears to be a GPU-bound title at most settings, the graphics card becomes the bottleneck, dragging the overall combo rank down despite the CPU's reasonable performance.

The measured FPS values reinforce the ranking. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 159 FPS, which is a strong result. However, this drops to 73 FPS at 1080p Ultra, showing the GPU's limitations as load increases. At 4K, the situation worsens dramatically, with the combo managing only 24 FPS at Ultra. These numbers, when aggregated, place the combo in the lower quartile of all tested systems. The rank of 2601 is not an anomaly; it is a direct reflection of the hardware's measured performance in this specific title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the primary performance limiter in this combo. Its specifications, as measured, are modest: it features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units. The GPU also includes 12 ray tracing cores, though Barony is a roguelike and likely does not utilize ray tracing, making this feature irrelevant to the measured results. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning the GPU uses the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This shared memory setup has a bandwidth that is "System Dependent," which can be a limiting factor, but the benchmarks show that the GPU's raw compute power is the more significant constraint.

The GPU's compute capabilities are quantified by its FP32 performance of 7.680 TFLOPS and its texture fill rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. These figures are low compared to modern dedicated graphics cards, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark score of 1482 confirms this. The nearest rivals to the Arc B390 in terms of benchmark scores are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463, 1.3% slower), the GeForce 800M (score 1460, 1.5% slower), the GeForce GT 625 OEM (score 1446, 2.5% slower), and the GeForce GT 710 (score 1443, 2.7% slower). These are all entry-level or older integrated-class GPUs, which puts the Arc B390's performance in perspective. It is not a gaming GPU by modern standards; it is an integrated graphics solution that happens to be paired with a capable CPU.

In Barony, the GPU's role is evident in the FPS scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 159 FPS, but reducing the resolution to 1440p Low drops the average to 100 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls to 53 FPS. This scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The GPU is unable to maintain high frame rates as pixel count increases. The GPU's pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s is a theoretical maximum, but the measured results show that in practice, the fill rate is insufficient for 4K gaming at any setting above Low.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W and is built on a 7 nm process. It supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. These specifications are typical for a mid-range desktop processor from 2021.

The CPU's benchmark scores are respectable. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10551 and a single-core score of 1409. In Geekbench, it scores 8428 multicore and 1801 single-core. The Passmark multithread score is 19717, and the single-thread score is 3177. The 3DMark scores are 5451 for 16 threads and 872 for single-thread. The CPU's average benchmark score is 21088, which places it at the 74th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-1220P (score 21066, 0.1% slower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (score 21112, 0.1% faster), the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (score 21133, 0.2% faster), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (score 21174, 0.4% faster). This puts the 5600G in a tight pack of similar-performing processors.

In Barony, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. Given that the GPU is the bottleneck, the CPU is likely underutilized in many scenarios. The 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for a roguelike game, which typically has lower CPU demands than modern AAA titles. The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by the 1409 Cinebench R23 score, ensures that it will not hold back the GPU at lower resolutions. However, at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 159 FPS, which is close to the GPU's limit. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo; the GPU is.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080: At 1080p, the combo performs best. On Low settings, it achieves an average of 159 FPS. This is the highest measured result for any resolution/settings combination. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 118 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 136 FPS. High settings yield an average of 102 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 73 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the combo can handle High settings with a smooth frame rate, and even Ultra is playable, though not at high refresh rates.

2560x1440: At 1440p, the performance drops significantly. Low settings average 100 FPS. Medium settings average 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 86 FPS. High settings average 64 FPS. Ultra settings average 46 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, with the Low setting losing 59 FPS (from 159 to 100). This indicates that the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel count.

3840x2160: At 4K, the combo is largely out of its depth. Low settings average 53 FPS. Medium settings average 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 45 FPS. High settings average 34 FPS. Ultra settings average 24 FPS. Even at Low settings, the frame rate is below the 60 FPS target, and at Ultra, it is borderline unplayable. The minimum FPS of 33 at Medium suggests that there are significant frame time spikes, which would be noticeable as stuttering.

The data shows a clear trend: the combo is capable of 60+ FPS only at 1080p across all settings and at 1440p Low. For a smoother experience, users should target 1080p or 1440p with lower presets.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is a critical indicator of the limiting component. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 159 at 1080p to 100 at 1440p (a 37.1% decrease) and then to 53 at 4K (a further 47% decrease from 1440p). At High settings, the drop is from 102 at 1080p to 64 at 1440p (a 37.3% decrease) and then to 34 at 4K (a 46.9% decrease). At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 73 at 1080p to 46 at 1440p (a 37% decrease) and then to 24 at 4K (a 47.8% decrease).

This consistent pattern of roughly a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 47% drop from 1440p to 4K is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload. The GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors. The CPU's performance does not change with resolution, so if the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat as resolution increases. Instead, the FPS scales inversely with pixel count, confirming that the Intel Arc B390 is the primary constraint.

The scaling also shows that the GPU is not powerful enough to maintain 60 FPS at 1440p for any setting other than Low. At High settings, the 1440p average of 64 FPS is barely above 60, but the lack of a minimum FPS figure for this setting means it could dip below. The 4K results are uniformly poor, with the best average being 53 FPS at Low, which is still below the 60 FPS target. This indicates that the combo should not be used for 4K gaming in Barony.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's target resolution and frame rate preference.

For 1080p gaming, the combo offers the most flexibility. At High settings, the average FPS is 102, which is smooth for most players. Medium settings yield 118 FPS, which is excellent for a 120 Hz display. Even Ultra settings, at 73 FPS, are playable on a standard 60 Hz monitor. The data suggests that 1080p High is the best balance of visual quality and performance, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For users with a 144 Hz display, Medium settings at 118 FPS would be a better choice, though the minimum FPS of 101 at Medium ensures it stays above 100 FPS.

For 1440p gaming, the options are more limited. Low settings at 100 FPS is the only preset that provides a clear 60+ FPS experience. Medium settings at 75 FPS are also viable, but the minimum FPS of 64 means it will occasionally dip below 70. High settings at 64 FPS are borderline, and the lack of a minimum FPS figure makes it risky. Ultra at 46 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. The recommendation is to use Low or Medium settings at 1440p, depending on the user's tolerance for visual quality reduction.

For 4K gaming, the data shows that no setting provides a consistently playable experience. Low settings at 53 FPS is the best case, but it is below 60 FPS. Medium at 39 FPS is stuttery, with a minimum of 33 FPS. High at 34 FPS and Ultra at 24 FPS are unplayable. It is strongly recommended to avoid 4K with this combo. If 4K is a requirement, the user would need to drastically reduce internal resolution or accept the low frame rates.

Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is at 1080p with High settings. This provides an average of 102 FPS, which is smooth, and the visual quality is high. For users prioritizing high refresh rates, 1080p Medium at 118 FPS is the best option.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Barony at 4K?

A: Technically yes, but the measured results show that even at Low settings, the average FPS is only 53, which is below the 60 FPS target. At Ultra settings, the average drops to 24 FPS. The data suggests that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Barony.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this combo?

A: The data shows that 1080p High provides an average of 102 FPS, which is the best balance of performance and visual quality. For a higher frame rate, 1080p Medium yields 118 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combo?

A: The benchmark results indicate a GPU bottleneck. The FPS scales heavily with resolution, dropping from 159 FPS at 1080p Low to 53 FPS at 4K Low. The CPU's performance is consistent regardless of resolution, so the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting component.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, scores 1463, which is 1.3% slower. The GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% slower), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% slower), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7% slower).

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark score relative to other processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21088, placing it at the 74th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-1220P, scores 21066, which is 0.1% slower.

Q: Is the combo rank in the game good or bad?

A: The combo ranks 2601 out of 2935 tested combos, which places it in the bottom 11.4%. This is a low rank, indicating that most other tested combinations will provide a better experience in Barony. The rank is primarily dragged down by the GPU's weak performance.