Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Barony, but the data reveals a predictable performance ceiling at 4K. This combination ranks 1318th out of 1702 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets show a system that is clearly CPU-bound at lower resolutions and becomes GPU-limited as the pixel count climbs.

Resolution Scaling

The performance curve from 1080p to 4K shows a classic bottleneck shift. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 275.2 FPS, which drops to 203.4 FPS at Medium, 177.8 FPS at High, and 128.5 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p represents a 53.4% performance decrease, indicating that the CPU is doing most of the heavy lifting at this resolution, with the GPU having ample headroom. Moving to 1440p, the same preset sweep yields 175.4 FPS (Low), 128 FPS (Medium), 110.3 FPS (High), and 80.1 FPS (Ultra). The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is a 36.2% reduction, which is substantial and suggests the GPU is starting to become a more significant factor.

At 4K, the picture changes dramatically. The Ultra preset manages only 44.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many users consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. High settings at 4K produce 55.6 FPS, barely playable, while Medium reaches 66.5 FPS and Low hits 93.8 FPS. The scaling from 1440p Ultra (80.1 FPS) to 4K Ultra (44.2 FPS) represents a 44.8% performance loss, which is a much steeper drop than the 28.9% loss seen when going from 1080p Ultra (128.5 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (80.1 FPS). This non-linear scaling indicates that at 4K, the Intel Arc B580’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus are being pushed to their limits, and the data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting component at this resolution. For users targeting 4K, the benchmark results clearly show that Low or Medium settings are required for acceptable frame rates, while 1080p and 1440p offer far more flexibility across the quality spectrum.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory operates at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit interface, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications are directly reflected in the game’s performance scaling. The GPU’s boost clock is locked at 2670 MHz, with no separate game clock listed, and it maintains a consistent 2670 MHz base clock as well. The card’s FP32 throughput is rated at 13.67 TFLOPS, which is a modest figure for modern titles but proves sufficient for Barony at lower resolutions.

The data shows that the B580’s memory subsystem is a critical factor at higher resolutions. The 456.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a bottleneck at 4K Ultra, where the 44.2 FPS result is likely constrained by memory throughput rather than raw compute. The GPU’s transistor count of 19,600 million on a 272 mm² die (TSMC 5 nm process) gives it a transistor density of 72.1M per mm², but this density advantage does not translate into proportional 4K performance. In benchmark terms, the B580 scores 15,748 in Passmark G3D and 3068 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 23,181 on average (0.7% higher), and the NVIDIA P106-100 at 22,950 (0.3% higher). For Barony specifically, the GPU’s 2,560 shading units are sufficient for 1080p Ultra at 128.5 FPS, but the 80 ROPs appear to limit pixel throughput at 4K, where the Ultra preset falls to 44.2 FPS. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, all of which are relevant for a 2015 roguelike that may rely on older API paths.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename), fabricated on TSMC’s 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. These specifications translate into strong single-threaded performance, which is crucial for a roguelike like Barony that likely relies on a single primary game thread.

The CPU’s benchmark results support its role as the performance driver at lower resolutions. It scores 974 in 3DMark single-thread and 3841 in Passmark single-thread, while its multi-threaded scores are equally robust: 22,799 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 26,825 in Passmark multi-thread. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 24,993 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11850H (24,974 average, 0.1% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25,057 average, 0.3% higher). In Barony, the 7500F’s 5.00 GHz boost clock is likely the reason 1080p Low can hit 275.2 FPS, as the game’s logic and AI processing benefit from high single-core throughput. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate for the game’s workload, and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,376 suggests that even heavily threaded scenarios are handled comfortably. However, the CPU’s 65 W TDP and 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die indicate a power-efficient design that does not throttle under sustained load, which helps maintain consistent frame rates in longer play sessions.

FAQ

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

A: Only at Low settings, where it produces 93.8 FPS. Medium settings yield 66.5 FPS, but High drops to 55.6 FPS and Ultra falls to 44.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, it delivers 110.3 FPS, and even Ultra manages 80.1 FPS, offering a solid balance between visual quality and performance.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24,993, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H (24,974) and 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25,057).

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. The 1080p Low result of 275.2 FPS suggests the CPU is the primary limiter, as the GPU has significant headroom. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (53.4% drop) is more consistent with CPU-bound behavior.

Q: What is the GPU’s overall performance percentile?

A: The Intel Arc B580 is in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23,021. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, scores 23,181, which is 0.7% higher.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1318th out of 1702 combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier for Barony specifically.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1318 out of 1702 tested combinations places it in the 22.5th percentile of all configurations for Barony. This ranking is notable because it reflects the game’s specific hardware demands rather than general performance. The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking overall does not translate to a top-tier gaming position, suggesting that Barony is not heavily dependent on the 7500F’s strengths. Meanwhile, the GPU’s 66th percentile ranking is more aligned with the combo’s final position, indicating that the B580 is the more limiting factor in this pairing.

The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Barony, where it can maintain high frame rates even at Ultra settings. At 4K, however, the combo falls short of the 60 FPS target at High and Ultra presets, making it a less viable option for 4K displays. The rank of 1318 reflects this mixed performance profile: it outperforms many lower-end combos at lower resolutions, but struggles against configurations with more powerful GPUs at higher resolutions. The nearest GPU rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, is only 0.7% faster in average benchmark scores, which suggests that swapping the B580 for that card would yield minimal gains in this title. Conversely, the CPU’s closest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, is only 0.1% faster, indicating that the 7500F is not a weak link in this system. Ultimately, the combo’s ranking is a function of the GPU’s 4K limitations, and users prioritizing high-resolution gameplay should consider this rank alongside the resolution scaling data presented above.