Barony

# Barony with AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + Intel Arc B570

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers solid performance in Barony, a roguelike title that scales well across resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, this pairing achieves 245 FPS average, while pushing to 4K Ultra drops to 37 FPS. The combo ranks 2344th out of 2935 tested configurations, placing it in the 80th percentile of all combos tested. This pairing shows a clear GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's six-core Zen 4 architecture provides ample headroom for the game's single-threaded roguelike gameplay.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts up to 5.10 GHz, which is particularly relevant for Barony's roguelike gameplay that benefits from strong single-thread performance. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 64 KB L1 cache per core help maintain responsive frame pacing during procedural dungeon generation and combat scenarios.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7600 scores 999 on 3DMark single-thread tests and 1852 on Cinebench R23 single-core, indicating strong per-core performance that translates well to Barony's relatively lightweight CPU demands. The multi-threaded performance shows 6499 on 3DMark 16-thread tests and 12735 on Cinebench R23 multicore, demonstrating that while the CPU has plenty of headroom, the game doesn't heavily tax all available threads.

The processor's position relative to rivals is tight. The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900KF. Conversely, it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS by 0.3% and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U by 0.5%. This places the CPU in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, indicating solid mid-to-high-range performance for a desktop gaming processor.

The 65W TDP and 5 nm TSMC manufacturing process contribute to efficient operation, though these factors don't directly impact Barony's frame rates. The processor's PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes ensures the GPU has a modern interface, though the Arc B570 itself uses PCIe 4.0 x8, which doesn't bottleneck this game's performance.

Memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s on dual-channel DDR5 support provides adequate data throughput for roguelike environments. The 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die showcase the efficiency of the Zen 4 architecture, but again, these are architectural details rather than direct contributors to in-game FPS.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with the BMG-G21 chip, representing the Battlemage generation (Arc 5 series). It operates at a consistent 2500 MHz base and boost clock, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Barony's textures and procedural content at all tested settings.

The GPU's 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines deliver a theoretical FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS. This translates to a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s, which are directly relevant to rendering Barony's blocky voxel-style graphics and particle effects.

In the measured FPS data, the Arc B570 shows clear scaling with settings. At 1080p, the GPU delivers 245 FPS on Low, 182 FPS on Medium, 156 FPS on High, and 112 FPS on Ultra. This 2.19x performance spread from Low to Ultra demonstrates that the GPU has enough raw compute to handle the game's visual features, but higher settings introduce effects that reduce frame rates.

The GPU's benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 14195 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649. The GPU sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Compared to rivals, the Arc B570 is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, while trailing the Intel Arc A750 by 0.1% and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X by 0.5%.

The 150W TDP and 1x 8-pin power connector requirement are modest for a GPU in this performance class. The dual-slot cooler and 272 mm length make it compatible with most cases. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with Barony's rendering requirements.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 245 at 1080p to 154 at 1440p (37.1% decrease) and further to 81 at 4K (47.4% decrease from 1440p). This steep drop indicates that the Arc B570's compute and memory bandwidth become limiting factors as pixel count increases.

At High settings, the pattern continues but with a different magnitude. The average FPS falls from 156 at 1080p to 99 at 1440p (36.5% decrease) and then to 52 at 4K (47.5% decrease from 1440p). This consistent ~37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~47% drop from 1440p to 4K across settings suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Medium settings show similar scaling with 182 FPS at 1080p, 115 FPS at 1440p (36.8% decrease), and 60 FPS at 4K (47.8% decrease from 1440p). The min/max FPS data for Medium settings provides additional insight: at 1080p, the range is 155-209 FPS, at 1440p it's 98-132 FPS, and at 4K it's 51-69 FPS. These ranges show that frame pacing remains relatively consistent, though the minimum FPS drops proportionally with the average.

Ultra settings demonstrate the most dramatic scaling, going from 112 FPS at 1080p to 71 FPS at 1440p (36.6% decrease) and 37 FPS at 4K (47.9% decrease from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth, indicating that this combination is not ideal for 4K Ultra gaming in Barony.

The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal. Given the Ryzen 5 7600's strong single-thread performance (999 on 3DMark single-thread) and the game's roguelike nature, the processor likely maintains high frame rates even at 1080p Low where the GPU delivers 245 FPS. The FPS drops are almost entirely attributable to GPU workload increases at higher resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2344th out of 2935 tested combos in Barony. This places the pairing in the bottom 20% of all configurations, which is surprising given the individual component performance levels. This ranking suggests that many other CPU-GPU pairings achieve higher frame rates in this specific game.

The CPU alone sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The combination's rank of 2344/2935 (approximately 20th percentile) is lower than either component's individual percentile, indicating that this specific pairing doesn't synergize as well as other combinations in Barony.

This discrepancy likely stems from the game's moderate GPU demands at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 245 FPS result is impressive, but many other GPU options may achieve even higher frame rates. The Arc B570's performance relative to rivals (0.1% ahead of RTX 3070 Mobile, 0.1% behind Arc A750) suggests that GPUs with similar or slightly better scores could push the combo rank higher.

The combo's performance envelope shows that it handles 1080p and 1440p gaming well, but struggles at 4K Ultra. This aligns with the GPU's mid-range positioning in the 65th percentile. For a game like Barony, which is not graphically demanding, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions rather than the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 245 FPS, while Medium settings achieve 182 FPS with a range of 155-209 FPS. High settings yield 156 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 112 FPS. The 1080p results show that this combination can easily handle high-refresh-rate monitors at reasonable settings.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the GPU's limitations. Low settings average 154 FPS, Medium settings achieve 115 FPS with a range of 98-132 FPS, High settings deliver 99 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 71 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that High settings provide a good balance, with 99 FPS being playable for most users.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings average 81 FPS, Medium settings achieve 60 FPS with a range of 51-69 FPS, High settings deliver 52 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 37 FPS. The 4K results show that only Low settings maintain playable frame rates above 60 FPS, while Ultra settings fall below 40 FPS.

The Medium settings data provides the only complete min/max information across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range spans 155-209 FPS, at 1440p it spans 98-132 FPS, and at 4K it spans 51-69 FPS. The proportional scaling of both minimum and maximum FPS with resolution confirms consistent performance characteristics across the tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Barony?

A: For 60+ FPS gameplay, 1440p High settings deliver 99 FPS average, while 4K Low settings achieve 81 FPS. For the smoothest experience, 1080p High provides 156 FPS, and 1080p Ultra still maintains a strong 112 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 perform compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 scores 26324 average, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900KF. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS by 0.3% and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U by 0.5%.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 sufficient for 4K gaming in Barony?

A: At 4K, the Arc B570 achieves 81 FPS on Low, 60 FPS on Medium, 52 FPS on High, and 37 FPS on Ultra. Only Low settings maintain a consistently smooth experience above 60 FPS, while Ultra falls below 40 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 156 at 1080p to 99 at 1440p (36.5% decrease) and then to 52 at 4K (47.5% decrease from 1440p). This represents a 66.7% total reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570 scores 20556 average, placing it 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M. It trails the Intel Arc A750 by 0.1% and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X by 0.5%.

Q: What rank does this CPU-GPU combination achieve in Barony?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2344th out of 2935 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 20% of configurations despite the CPU's 78th percentile and GPU's 65th percentile individual rankings.