Barony

Settings Recommendations

The measured frame rates across the four settings presets reveal a clear hierarchy for Barony with this AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Arc B580 combination. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 274.7 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 203.9 FPS, then High at 175 FPS, and Ultra trails at 127.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop of approximately 147 FPS, which indicates that the graphics settings have a substantial impact on performance even at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern holds but with compressed margins. Low produces 173.1 FPS, Medium drops to 130.4 FPS, High reaches 113.8 FPS, and Ultra settles at 81.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, the spread narrows further: Low yields 93.4 FPS, Medium 68.4 FPS, High 58.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 42.7 FPS. The consistent ordering across all three resolutions suggests that the preset selection has a predictable and uniform effect on performance.

For the best experience, the data points to the Medium preset as the optimal balance. At 1080p, Medium provides 203.9 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay while still offering improved visual fidelity over Low. At 1440p, Medium maintains 130.4 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. Even at 4K, Medium achieves 68.4 FPS, which is playable on standard 60 Hz monitors. The High preset at 4K drops to 58.4 FPS, which falls just below that threshold, making Medium the safer choice for consistent performance across all resolutions. Ultra, while visually demanding, only reaches 127.7 FPS at 1080p and dips to 42.7 FPS at 4K, making it the least attractive option for those prioritizing smoothness.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor's benchmark results place it in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20680. Its single-thread performance, as measured by 3dmark_single_thread at 917, and multi-thread performance, shown by 3dmark_max_threads at 5588, indicate a balanced profile that handles both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads.

In Barony, a roguelike genre title, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combination reaches 274.7 FPS, which is the highest recorded average across all settings and resolutions. This suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution and preset, as the frame rate is exceptionally high. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1793 and 3dmark_4_threads score of 3363 indicate strong performance in lightly threaded scenarios, which are typical for roguelike gameplay that often relies on single-core or dual-core logic for game state updates.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600X sits within a tight performance band. It is 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Core i7-10700, and 0.5% behind the Intel Core i5-12490F, while being 0.7% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6325P. These deltas are minimal, suggesting that the CPU's performance in Barony would be nearly identical to these alternatives. The 12 threads and 32 MB of L3 cache provide ample resources for the game's procedural generation and entity management, which are common in roguelike titles. The data indicates that the CPU is capable of driving the GPU to its limits at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, and manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, with a TDP of 190 W. Its benchmark results place it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. The passmark_g3d score of 15748 and 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 3068 provide context for its raw rendering capabilities.

In Barony, the GPU's role becomes more prominent as resolution increases. The data shows a consistent decline in frame rates from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the GPU delivers 274.7 FPS, but at 4K Low, this drops to 93.4 FPS, a reduction of approximately 181 FPS. This scaling suggests that the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's textures and effects, but the raw compute power (13.67 TFLOPS FP32) becomes the bottleneck as pixel count increases.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a mixed competitive picture. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA P106-100, but 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 and 1.3% behind the RTX 4060 Mobile. These small deltas mean that the Arc B580's performance in Barony is broadly comparable to these cards, with the RTX 4060 being the closest competitor. The GPU's 20 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are not heavily utilized in a roguelike like Barony, but they ensure compatibility with modern rendering features. The data indicates that the GPU is well-matched to the CPU, as neither component becomes a severe bottleneck across the tested range.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 1312 out of 1702 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the overall distribution, which is notable given the individual component's percentiles (CPU at 78th, GPU at 66th). The rank suggests that while each component performs adequately on its own, the combination does not produce exceptional results in this specific game. This is likely due to Barony's roguelike nature, which may not fully utilize the GPU's parallel processing capabilities, leaving the system's performance to be more dependent on CPU efficiency.

Relative to other combos, this pairing sits at approximately the 77th percentile of all tested configurations (1312 divided by 1702). This means that roughly 23% of tested combos perform worse, while the majority perform better. The data indicates that the combination is not at the bottom of the stack, but it also does not break into the upper echelon. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-10700 which is 0.3% behind in average score, would likely produce similar rankings when paired with the same GPU. Similarly, the GPU's closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 which is 0.7% ahead, might push the combo slightly higher in the rankings.

The measured FPS data supports this mid-tier ranking. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 127.7 FPS, which is respectable but not outstanding for a high-end pairing. At 4K Ultra, the 42.7 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target, indicating that the combo struggles at the highest settings and resolution. This aligns with the rank, as combos that can maintain higher frame rates at 4K Ultra would naturally be placed higher in the 1702-combo list. The data suggests that this pairing is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, where it delivers solid performance, rather than pushing for 4K Ultra experiences.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals important insights about the limiting component in this system. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 274.7 at 1080p to 173.1 at 1440p, and then to 93.4 at 4K. This represents a reduction of approximately 37% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 46% from 1440p to 4K. The steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming increasingly stressed as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

At High settings, the scaling is similar: 175 FPS at 1080p, 113.8 FPS at 1440p, and 58.4 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 35%, and from 1440p to 4K is about 49%. This pattern suggests that the GPU's rendering workload scales predictably with resolution, and the Arc B580's 12 GB of VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to avoid memory-related bottlenecks, as the frame rate declines are consistent across settings.

The resolution scaling also indicates that the CPU is not the primary limiter at higher resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, since the CPU's workload would be similar regardless of pixel count. Instead, the significant drops in FPS from 1080p to 4K point to the GPU as the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the 274.7 FPS average is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability, but as resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate and compute capabilities become the constraint. The 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 213.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, these specifications are stretched, resulting in the observed frame rate reductions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values span a wide range depending on settings. Low settings produce the highest average at 274.7 FPS, followed by Medium at 203.9 FPS, then High at 175 FPS, and finally Ultra at 127.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 147 FPS, which represents a 46% reduction in performance when moving to the highest quality preset. This indicates that the GPU's shading units and texture units (2560 and 160, respectively) are heavily taxed by the Ultra preset's additional effects.

At 2560x1440, the performance gap between settings narrows. Low delivers 173.1 FPS, Medium yields 130.4 FPS, High achieves 113.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 81.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 91.4 FPS, which is a 47% reduction, similar to the 1080p scaling. The 1440p results suggest that the GPU is still capable of maintaining high frame rates at lower settings, but Ultra begins to strain the hardware, as 81.7 FPS is below the 100 FPS threshold that many gamers prefer.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly across all settings. Low provides 93.4 FPS, Medium reaches 68.4 FPS, High achieves 58.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 42.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 50.7 FPS, which is a 46% reduction. At 4K, even Low settings cannot break the 100 FPS barrier, and Ultra dips below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay on standard monitors. The 12 GB of VRAM is likely not a limiting factor, as Barony's textures are not excessively demanding, but the GPU's compute capabilities are clearly stretched at this resolution.

The data shows that the Medium preset offers the most consistent experience across all resolutions. At 1080p it provides 203.9 FPS, at 1440p it delivers 130.4 FPS, and at 4K it maintains 68.4 FPS. These values are all above the 60 FPS target, making Medium the only preset that achieves playable frame rates at every tested resolution. High comes close at 4K with 58.4 FPS, but falls just short. Low is the best for maximum frame rates, but sacrifices visual quality. Ultra, while offering the best visuals, is only recommended for 1080p where it still achieves 127.7 FPS, as its 4K performance of 42.7 FPS is below acceptable levels for most users.