Barony

# Barony with AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + Intel Arc B570

The measured data for Barony on this AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B570 combination shows a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with the GPU becoming the clear limiting factor at higher pixel counts while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower resolutions. The combo ranks 2344 out of 2935 tested combinations, placing it in the 21st percentile overall, yet the raw FPS figures tell a story of a system that can handle this roguelike comfortably at most settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent with GPU-bound behavior. At Medium settings, the average frame rate falls from 182 FPS at 1920x1080 to 115 FPS at 2560x1440 — a 37% reduction — and then further to 60 FPS at 3840x2160, another 48% drop. This pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises, since the CPU workload in Barony scales less dramatically with resolution.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens considerably as resolution increases. At 1080p, Low delivers 245 FPS while Ultra manages 112 FPS, a 133 FPS spread. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 83 FPS (154 vs 71), and at 4K it compresses further to 44 FPS (81 vs 37). This compression suggests that at 4K, even Low settings push the GPU near its limits, leaving less room for settings to influence performance.

The 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS is notably below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider playable. The 4K Medium result of 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS shows that dialing settings back one tier restores acceptable performance. Meanwhile, 1080p Ultra at 112 FPS demonstrates that this combo has substantial headroom at the most common resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT provides six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 3 Cezanne architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores indicate robust multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 17,272 points, while the single-core score is 2,438. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,523 and max-thread score of 5,554 show strong scaling across its twelve threads.

In Barony, a roguelike with procedurally generated levels and real-time gameplay, the CPU's single-thread performance often matters more than raw core counts. The 3DMark single-thread score of 913 and Geekbench single-core score of 1,843 suggest adequate per-core capability. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,348 further supports this, and the physics score of 875 from PassMark indicates reasonable game-related compute.

The nearest CPU rivals show how close this processor sits to its peers. The Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20,802 on average, just 0.3% above the 5600GT's 20,733 average. The Intel Xeon 6325P (20,821, +0.4%), Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20,826, +0.4%), and AMD EPYC 7J13 (20,845, +0.5%) all cluster within a percentage point. This tight grouping means the CPU should not be the differentiator in game performance compared to these alternatives.

The 65W TDP and 16 MB L3 cache suggest a balanced design, and the memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4 is adequate for the demands of Barony. At 1080p Low, the system hits 245 FPS, which far exceeds what the GPU can deliver at higher resolutions, indicating the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings, where the average is exactly 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS. High settings produce 52 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 37 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT averages 20,733 in benchmark scores, which is 0.3% behind the Intel Core i5-12490F (20,802) and 0.4% behind the Intel Xeon 6325P (20,821). The gap to the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20,845) is 0.5%.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 156 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors. Even at Ultra settings, the average remains at 112 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. From 1080p to 4K at Medium settings, the FPS drops from 182 to 60, a 67% reduction, while the CPU's workload changes less with resolution.

Q: How does the GPU rank among all tested graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 20,556. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20,534, just 0.1% lower.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: At 1440p, the system delivers 99 FPS on High and 115 FPS on Medium, which balances visual quality with smooth gameplay. The 4K results require dropping to Medium for playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates strong performance across all settings. Low averages 245 FPS, Medium averages 182 FPS with a minimum of 155 and maximum of 209, High averages 156 FPS, and Ultra averages 112 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra spans 133 FPS, showing that settings have a substantial impact at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop predictably. Low achieves 154 FPS, Medium averages 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 and maximum of 132, High averages 99 FPS, and Ultra averages 71 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 83 FPS, reflecting the increased GPU load at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its limitations. Low averages 81 FPS, Medium averages 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69, High averages 52 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra compresses to 44 FPS, indicating the GPU is saturated even at Low settings.

The Medium preset consistently provides the only fully measured FPS range with minimum and maximum values across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the 155 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 1440p, the 98 FPS minimum remains above typical 60 Hz monitors. At 4K, the 51 FPS minimum dips below 60 but stays playable.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, based on the Xe2-HPG Battlemage architecture, brings 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. Its 2,304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. The 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput positions it as a mid-range card, and its 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms this placement.

The GPU clocks run at a flat 2500 MHz for both base and boost, with memory at 2375 MHz effective 19 Gbps. The 150W TDP and 450W suggested PSU requirement are moderate. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for this card's performance class.

In Barony, the GPU's memory capacity of 10 GB proves adequate, as even at 4K Ultra the system runs without memory-related stutters in the measured data. The PassMark G3D score of 14,195 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,649 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for a modern game. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 96,844 shows strong low-level API capability.

Compared to its nearest GPU rivals, the B570's average score of 20,556 is 0.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534) and 0.1% below the Intel Arc A750 (20,582). The AMD Radeon R9 M390X trails by 0.5% at 20,662, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% behind at 20,480. This clustering means users should expect similar performance from these alternatives in Barony.

Settings Recommendations

For users prioritizing smooth frame rates, the Medium preset offers the best balance across all resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers 182 FPS average with a 155 FPS minimum, providing headroom for demanding scenes. At 1440p, the 115 FPS average and 98 FPS minimum keep gameplay fluid. At 4K, the 60 FPS average and 51 FPS minimum barely meet the standard for playability.

The High preset is a reasonable choice for those wanting better visuals at lower resolutions. At 1080p, it manages 156 FPS, and at 1440p it reaches 99 FPS. However, at 4K it drops to 52 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Users targeting 4K should avoid High and stick with Medium.

Ultra settings are only viable at 1080p, where the 112 FPS average remains smooth. At 1440p, the 71 FPS average is playable but leaves little margin for frame drops. At 4K, the 37 FPS average is too low for comfortable gameplay. The Low preset, while delivering 245 FPS at 1080p and 154 FPS at 1440p, sacrifices visual fidelity that the Medium preset restores without significant performance cost.

The data suggests that Medium at 1440p provides the best overall experience, combining a 115 FPS average with a minimum above 98 FPS. This configuration uses the GPU effectively without pushing it to its limits, as evidenced by the 4K Medium result showing the card can still handle higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2344 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the bottom 20% of all configurations. This low ranking might seem surprising given the strong FPS numbers, but it likely reflects the large number of higher-end systems in the database rather than any deficiency in this pairing.

The CPU's percentile rank of 74 among all processors indicates it outperforms most CPUs in the database. The GPU's 65th percentile is lower but still above the median. The combo ranking of 2344 suggests that when paired with more powerful GPUs, the 5600GT can achieve much higher frame rates, but the B570 holds this system back in the overall standings.

In practical terms, the measured FPS data shows a system that exceeds 60 FPS at every resolution and settings combination except 4K Ultra (37 FPS) and 4K High (52 FPS). Even at 4K Ultra, the game remains technically playable, though not ideal. The ranking reflects the full spectrum of tested hardware, where top-tier combos likely achieve 200+ FPS at 4K, pushing this mid-range pairing down the list.

The deltaPct values for both CPU and GPU rivals show how close this hardware sits to its direct competitors. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, is 0.3% faster, while the GPU's nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, is 0.1% faster. This suggests that swapping either component for a slightly stronger alternative would yield marginal gains in Barony.