Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a highly specific performance profile in Barony, a roguelike title from 2015. As a combined system, this configuration ranks 2701st out of 2935 tested combos in this game, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested pairings. The data indicates that while the CPU is a modern, capable 6-core/12-thread processor, the GPU—an integrated-class Intel Arc B370—becomes the definitive limiting factor for achieving high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, component roles, and actionable settings based solely on the provided benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep and consistent performance drop as resolution increases, identifying the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 144 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average falls to 91 FPS, a reduction of 53 FPS (approximately 37%). Scaling further to 3840x2160 at Low settings yields an average of 47 FPS, which is roughly half the 1080p figure.

This pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For High settings, the average FPS drops from 92 at 1080p to 58 at 1440p, and finally to 30 at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the same trend: 66 FPS at 1080p, 42 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. The frame rate reduction from 1080p to 1440p is proportionally larger than from 1440p to 4K in several cases (e.g., Low: 144→91 vs. 91→47), which suggests that the GPU is quickly saturating its limits even at 1440p, leaving little headroom for 4K rendering.

The data strongly indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component. The Ryzen 5 7500F, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz and a 3DMark single-thread score of 974, is unlikely to be the reason for these frame rate caps. Instead, the GPU's system-shared memory and low FP32 throughput (6.144 TFLOPS) are the likely culprits. The scaling behavior shows that the game becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution rises, with the CPU's performance headroom becoming irrelevant beyond 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

In the full database of tested processor and graphics card combinations for Barony, this specific pairing is ranked 2701 out of 2935. This places it in the 8th percentile of all tested combos, indicating that the vast majority of systems will outperform this configuration in this title. The rank reflects the GPU's severe limitation; the Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1184, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmark (3DMark Steel Nomad DX12) are all older, lower-power parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, a 0.2% delta), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, a 0.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, a 0.7% delta). The Intel Arc B370 scores 1.4% higher than the AMD FirePro M2000. This peer group confirms that the GPU is performing at a level comparable to a decade-old entry-level discrete card or an integrated solution.

In contrast, the Ryzen 5 7500F is a much stronger component. Its average benchmark score is 24964, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11850H (score 24935, a 0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (score 25005, a 0.2% delta). This CPU is clearly not the reason for the low combo rank. The data shows a massive imbalance: a top-quartile CPU paired with a bottom-5% GPU. In Barony, the frame rate is almost entirely dictated by the GPU, dragging the overall combo ranking down to the bottom decile.

FAQ

Q: Why does the combo rank so low (2701st) if the CPU is a modern 6-core processor?

A: The rank is a function of the whole system's performance in Barony. The Intel Arc B370 GPU has a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its performance is comparable to the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (a 0.5% delta). This GPU limitation dominates the game's frame rate, pulling the combined rank down despite the CPU's 77th percentile standing.

*Q: Can this system play Barony at 1080p smoothly?*

A: Yes, but only on lower settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 144. On Medium settings, the average is 107 FPS. On High settings, the average drops to 92 FPS. To achieve a consistent 60 FPS, Medium is the highest preset that comfortably exceeds this threshold at 1080p.

Q: What is the maximum playable resolution for this combination?

A: Based on the data, 2560x1440 is playable on Low settings with an average of 91 FPS, and on Medium settings with an average of 67 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average FPS falls to 47 on Low and 35 on Medium, which is below the 60 FPS target for most users, making 4K impractical for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much does the GPU affect performance compared to the CPU?

A: The GPU is the sole limiting factor. The CPU's benchmark scores are high (e.g., Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799), and it has a 5.00 GHz boost clock. However, the GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance is very low. The FPS scaling with resolution (e.g., 144 FPS at 1080p Low down to 47 FPS at 4K Low) directly correlates with GPU workload, not CPU capability.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B370 comparable to any other GPU?

A: In synthetic testing (3Dmark Steel Nomad DX12), the Arc B370 scores 1184. Its closest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2% delta), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5% delta), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7% delta). The data shows it is functionally equivalent to these legacy parts.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this system?

A: For 1080p, the Medium preset is the optimal choice, as it delivers a 107 FPS average with a minimum of 91 FPS, ensuring a stable experience. At 1440p, the Low preset (91 FPS avg) is recommended, as Medium drops to 67 FPS. At 4K, no preset achieves a 60 FPS average, with the highest being Low at 47 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data is a direct representation of the measured frames per second (FPS) for this specific combo in Barony.

1920x1080

• Low: Average 144 FPS. This is the highest average recorded for this system, indicating a CPU-bound scenario at this setting.
• Medium: Average 107 FPS, with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS. This shows a stable frame time envelope.
• High: Average 92 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is 15 FPS, showing the GPU's sensitivity to increased shading.
• Ultra: Average 66 FPS. The Ultra preset costs an additional 26 FPS over High, making it the most demanding setting.

2560x1440

• Low: Average 91 FPS. This is a 53 FPS drop from the equivalent 1080p setting, showcasing the resolution penalty.
• Medium: Average 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. The minimum here dips below 60 FPS, which may cause noticeable hitches.
• High: Average 58 FPS. This is the first preset at this resolution that fails to maintain a 60 FPS average.
• Ultra: Average 42 FPS. The Ultra setting is nearly half the frame rate of the Low preset at this resolution.

3840x2160

• Low: Average 47 FPS. This is the highest average achievable at 4K, but it is below the standard 60 FPS target.
• Medium: Average 35 FPS, with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 41 FPS. The frame pacing is likely inconsistent at this level.
• High: Average 30 FPS. This is a borderline playable frame rate for slow-paced games, but it is not smooth.
• Ultra: Average 22 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is effectively unplayable, rendering the game at a slideshow pace.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive component in this pairing, and the data shows it is severely underpowered for modern gaming. The GPU's benchmark score is 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its performance is statistically identical to the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (a 0.5% delta) and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (a 0.2% delta), which are parts from a much older generation.

The GPU's specifications explain the measured results. It features 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Critically, the memory is "System Shared" with a bus width of "System Shared" and bandwidth of "System Dependent." This means the GPU relies on the system's main memory (DDR5) for frame buffering, which introduces latency and bandwidth limitations compared to dedicated VRAM. The FP32 performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS, which is the theoretical peak for raw shader throughput.

In Barony, the GPU's weakness in raw fill rate and memory bandwidth is exposed. The measured FPS data shows a stark drop when moving from Low to High settings, where the increased texture detail and effects demand more memory bandwidth and pixel throughput. The GPU's low 5th percentile rank directly correlates with its inability to sustain high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, even on Low settings. The data suggests that the Arc B370 is only suitable for 1080p gaming on this title, and even then, it requires lowering settings to maintain a high refresh rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a high-performance desktop processor that is vastly more capable than the GPU it is paired with. The CPU is based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) on a 5 nm TSMC process, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a theoretical bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Its benchmark scores are robust: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218.

In the context of Barony, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame rate by feeding the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking (average benchmark score 24964) suggests it has ample headroom for this task. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the system hits 144 FPS, which is likely a frame rate cap or a point where the CPU becomes the limiting factor. However, as resolution increases, the frame rate drops dramatically (e.g., 144 to 91 to 47 FPS on Low), which is a classic sign of the GPU becoming the bottleneck, not the CPU.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i7-11850H (a 0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i7-13620H (a 0.2% delta), both of which are high-end mobile parts. The 7500F's performance is effectively on par with these chips. The data clearly shows that the CPU is not the reason for the low combo rank. In fact, the CPU's power is wasted in this configuration, as the GPU cannot utilize the full potential of the processor's thread throughput in this specific game's rendering pipeline. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and 5.00 GHz boost clock are irrelevant when the GPU is rendering at 4K and only producing 22 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

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

For 1080p (1920x1080), the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience in a fast-paced roguelike. The Low preset (144 FPS) offers a higher frame rate but sacrifices visual quality, while High (92 FPS) is also acceptable. The Ultra preset, at 66 FPS average, is playable but introduces a significant performance cost for marginal visual gains. Medium offers the best balance of frame rate stability and visual fidelity.

For 1440p (2560x1440), the Low preset is the only recommended option for a consistent experience. It provides an average of 91 FPS. The Medium preset drops to a 67 FPS average with a minimum of 57 FPS, which means the frame rate will occasionally dip below 60 FPS, potentially causing stutter. High (58 FPS) and Ultra (42 FPS) are not recommended for smooth play, as they fail to maintain a 60 FPS average.

For 4K (3840x2160), no preset achieves a 60 FPS average. The Low preset (47 FPS average) is the most playable, but it will feel less fluid. The Medium (35 FPS) and High (30 FPS) presets are borderline, and Ultra (22 FPS) is effectively unplayable. Users targeting 4K should accept a lower frame rate or consider reducing the resolution to 1440p.

In summary, the data suggests that this combo is best utilized at 1080p with Medium or High settings. Pushing to 1440p requires a significant drop in settings to maintain playability, and 4K is not a viable target for this hardware in Barony. The system's performance is strictly gated by the Intel Arc B370, and users should prioritize resolution scaling down to 1080p to get the best experience from the CPU's capabilities.