Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers a playable, though not exceptional, experience in Barony, with performance heavily dictated by resolution and settings. The data set provides a clear picture of how this combination handles the roguelike, with measured frames per second across three resolutions and four quality presets. The benchmark results indicate a system that is well-suited for 1080p gaming but begins to struggle as pixel count increases, revealing the integrated GPU as the primary limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is substantial, underscoring the Arc B370's limitations at higher resolutions. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 92 FPS at 1080p to 58 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 34 FPS. Moving to 4K, the average plummets further to 30 FPS, representing a 67% decrease from the 1080p figure. This steep curve indicates that the GPU is being saturated by the increase in pixel count, with the rendering load outpacing the integrated graphics' capabilities.

The scaling pattern holds across all settings. At the Low preset, 1080p delivers a smooth 144 FPS, which drops to 91 FPS at 1440p and then to 47 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 107 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. Even at the most demanding Ultra preset, the frame rate falls from 66 FPS at 1080p to 42 FPS at 1440p and finally to a stutter-prone 22 FPS at 4K. The consistent halving of performance between 1080p and 4K across all presets confirms that resolution scaling is the dominant factor, with the GPU's rendering throughput being the bottleneck rather than any CPU limitation.

The data suggests that the transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing. For instance, at High settings, the drop from 58 FPS to 30 FPS is a 48% decrease, while the drop from 1080p to 1440p is only 37%. This non-linear scaling indicates that the Arc B370, with its system-shared memory, struggles to manage the bandwidth requirements of 4K textures and framebuffers. The minimum FPS data points, available only for Medium settings, further illustrate this: at 1080p the minimum is 91 FPS, at 1440p it is 57 FPS, and at 4K it is 30 FPS. These lows are close to the averages, suggesting frame times are relatively consistent but that the overall performance ceiling is low.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor that relies on system memory, as indicated by its "System Shared" memory type and bandwidth. Its performance profile is modest; it holds an average benchmark score of 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This low percentile is reflected in the game's frame rates, which are adequate for 1080p but insufficient for higher resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2400 MHz and base clock of 300 MHz provide the compute foundation, but its 25 W TDP and IGP slot width highlight its role as a power-efficient, low-profile solution rather than a high-performance discrete card.

In the context of Barony, the GPU's 1280 shading units and 40 texture mapping units are tasked with rendering the game's pixel-art and 3D environments. The measured results show that at 1080p, the GPU can push frame rates above 100 FPS on Low and Medium settings, suggesting it has enough raw power for this resolution. However, the 20 ROPs and 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are insufficient for the pixel throughput required at 1440p and 4K. The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and AMD Radeon HD 7650M, are similarly dated parts, confirming its position in the lower echelons of graphics performance.

The system-shared memory architecture is a critical factor. With no dedicated VRAM, the GPU competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth, which is limited to 51.2 GB/s in this CPU's dual-channel configuration. This shared bandwidth explains the significant frame rate drops at higher resolutions, where the demand on memory bandwidth increases exponentially. The GPU's "System Dependent" bandwidth is a direct bottleneck, making 4K gaming impractical for this combo.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + Intel Arc B370 combination is at 1920x1080 resolution with Medium settings. This preset achieves an average of 107 FPS, with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS, providing a smooth and responsive experience that is well above the threshold for playable frame rates in a fast-paced roguelike. The High preset at 1080p also performs well at 92 FPS, but the Medium preset offers a more significant margin above the minimum, ensuring fewer dips during intense gameplay moments.

For users who prioritize frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p delivers a very high 144 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. However, this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 1080p is playable at 66 FPS, but the drop from Medium to Ultra is steep (from 107 FPS to 66 FPS), suggesting that the visual gains may not justify the performance loss. At 1440p, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a stable experience, yielding 67 FPS, while High (58 FPS) and Low (91 FPS) are either less smooth or visually compromised.

At 4K, no preset provides a comfortable gaming experience. The Low preset at 47 FPS is marginally playable but feels sluggish, while the High (30 FPS) and Ultra (22 FPS) presets are below the threshold for consistent playability. The data strongly suggests that 4K is not a target resolution for this combo, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p with Medium settings for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates provides a detailed look at the combo's performance across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings average 144 FPS, Medium settings average 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS, High settings average 92 FPS, and Ultra settings average 66 FPS. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot, with even the High preset maintaining a frame rate above 90 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 91 FPS, Medium settings average 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS, High settings average 58 FPS, and Ultra settings average 42 FPS. The Medium preset remains playable, but the margin for error is smaller, as the minimum FPS dips below 60.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles across the board. Low settings average 47 FPS, Medium settings average 35 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 41 FPS, High settings average 30 FPS, and Ultra settings average 22 FPS. The data reveals that even the Low preset cannot maintain a stable 60 FPS, confirming that 4K is beyond the capabilities of this hardware.

The progression across the three resolutions shows a clear pattern: each step up in resolution reduces the average frame rate by roughly 40-50%, regardless of the settings preset. This is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the integrated graphics processor is the sole limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Barony at 4K?

A: The data indicates that 4K is not a viable option. At the High preset, the average frame rate is 30 FPS, and at Ultra it drops to 22 FPS. Even the Low preset only achieves 47 FPS, which is below the standard for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 provides the best balance, with an average of 107 FPS and a minimum of 91 FPS. This offers high visual quality without sacrificing frame rate stability.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.3% behind the Intel Core i5-12490F, 0.4% behind the Intel Xeon 6325P, and 0.4% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U.

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated video memory?

A: No, the Intel Arc B370 uses system-shared memory, with its memory size and type listed as "System Shared." This means it relies on the CPU's DDR4 memory, which limits bandwidth and contributes to performance drops at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 2560x1440 with High settings is 58 FPS. This is playable but close to the 60 FPS threshold, and any demanding scenes could cause dips below that.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Barony?

A: The combo ranks 2701 out of 2935 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems. This low ranking is primarily due to the GPU's limited performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its synthetic benchmark scores are solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and a single-core score of 2438. In the context of Barony, a roguelike that is typically not heavily threaded, the CPU's single-core performance is more relevant than its multi-core capabilities. The PassMark single-thread score of 3348 indicates that the processor can handle the game's logic and AI calculations without becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core provide adequate data for the game's assets. At 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU's role becomes more apparent. The fact that frame rates at 1080p Low reach 144 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to hit high frame rates. However, the GPU's limitations become the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 20733 places it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a capable mid-range processor. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12490F, are within 0.5% of its score, showing that it is competitive in raw computing power. For Barony, the CPU's 12 threads are more than sufficient, and the data shows that it does not hinder performance in any of the tested configurations. The bottleneck is exclusively the GPU's rendering throughput, not the CPU's processing speed.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2701 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the bottom 8% of all systems, reflecting the GPU's low performance percentile of 5. The CPU, by contrast, is in the 74th percentile, but its strength is overshadowed by the weak integrated graphics.

This ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates. At 1080p, the combo performs adequately, but many other systems with discrete GPUs would achieve significantly higher frame rates. The combo's rank suggests that it is not a recommended configuration for a game like Barony, which, while not graphically demanding, still benefits from a dedicated graphics card. The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are all older, lower-end parts, further cementing its position at the bottom of the performance spectrum.

The data shows that the combo is heavily GPU-bound, with the CPU's performance being largely irrelevant to the final frame rates. If a user were to upgrade the GPU while keeping the CPU, the ranking would improve dramatically. As it stands, the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at Medium settings, where it can deliver a smooth experience, but it is not a high-performance solution by any measure. The ranking of 2701 out of 2935 serves as a clear indication that this is a low-end configuration, suitable for casual play but not for demanding scenarios.