Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a solid, highly playable experience in Barony, ranking in the 80th percentile of all tested combos. The data shows a combination where the GPU is the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures high frame rates at 1080p.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which are significant factors for Barony, a roguelike where game logic and single-threaded performance often dictate the ceiling for frame rates. The processor’s cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB shared L3 cache, which helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7600X shows a clear strength in single-threaded workloads. It scores 1060 in 3dMark single-thread and 1965 in Cinebench R23 single-core. This performance is crucial for a game like Barony, which can be sensitive to per-core processing speed. The multi-threaded results are also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15236 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 13858. These figures suggest that while the 6-core/12-thread configuration is not the absolute highest-core-count option, it provides ample parallel processing headroom for background tasks and game engines that utilize multiple threads.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 27636 places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Comparing it to its nearest rivals, the data shows a tight cluster. The Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K both have an average score of 27578, making the 7600X only 0.2% faster than these alternatives. Conversely, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, which is 0.3% faster than the 7600X, and the Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535, making it 0.4% slower. This indicates that in raw processing capability, the 7600X is essentially on par with its immediate competitors, meaning the gaming performance differences observed are more likely to be driven by the GPU or game-specific optimizations rather than a CPU bottleneck.

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

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, and features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus. This memory configuration provides a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s, which is a critical resource for higher resolutions and texture-heavy settings. The GPU’s core clock is listed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, with the memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). With 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, the B570 is a capable mid-range performer, delivering a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s.

In terms of raw compute, the B570 offers 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 23.04 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1). The GPU’s aggregate benchmark score is 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show a very close performance race. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, making the B570 0.1% faster. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, putting it 0.1% ahead of the B570. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X are also within a fraction of a percent, with deltas of 0.4% and -0.5% respectively. This suggests that the B570 is positioned in a highly competitive performance band, where slight driver or game-specific optimizations can change the ranking order.

For Barony, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s assets, but the bandwidth and fill rate are what determine the frame rate at 1440p and 4K. The data indicates that the GPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p, but it becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises, which is a typical pattern for a mid-range card like the B570.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Arc B570 holds a rank of 2344 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony. This places the combo in the 80th percentile (calculated from the rank), which is a strong showing for a pairing of a high-end mid-range CPU with a mid-range GPU. The rank is influenced by the balance of components; the 7600X is powerful enough to avoid holding back the B570 in most scenarios, ensuring that the GPU’s performance is fully utilized.

The percentile ranking suggests that this combo outperforms roughly 80% of the other tested combinations. This is a notable achievement because it shows that the pairing is well-matched for this specific game, avoiding the common pitfall of a CPU or GPU bottleneck that can drag down overall FPS. While the individual components are not at the top of their respective charts (CPU is 79th percentile, GPU is 65th percentile), their combination in Barony yields a better relative result than either part would suggest on its own, indicating efficient scaling and good driver utilization.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo provides a clear picture of its performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent frame rates. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 245 FPS, which drops to 182 FPS on Medium, 156 FPS on High, and 112 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting recorded a min FPS of 155 and a max of 209, showing a consistent frame pacing. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU is doing the heavy lifting, ensuring that the frame rate stays high even when the GPU load is low.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very playable. Low settings produce an average of 154 FPS, Medium drops to 115 FPS, and High settles at 99 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p yield 71 FPS, which is still smooth for a roguelike. The Medium setting at this resolution has a min FPS of 98 and a max of 132, showing a slightly wider variance than at 1080p, likely due to increased GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low settings average 81 FPS, which is playable, but the performance drops quickly as settings increase. Medium settings average 60 FPS with a min of 51 and a max of 69. High settings average 52 FPS, and Ultra settings only manage 37 FPS. This data shows that while the combo can handle 4K at lower settings, it struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher quality presets, making 1440p the optimal resolution for a balance of visual quality and performance.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the bottleneck characteristics of this combo. At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS is 245. Dropping the resolution to 1440p Low only reduces the frame rate to 154 FPS, a significant 37% decrease. Moving to 4K Low brings the average down to 81 FPS, which is a further 47% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline in performance as resolution increases is a classic sign of a GPU-limited scenario.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. For High settings, the FPS drops from 156 at 1080p to 99 at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 52 at 4K (a 47% reduction from 1440p). The fact that the percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is nearly identical to the drop from 1440p to 4K (around 37-47%) indicates that the GPU is scaling linearly with pixel count, which is the expected behavior when the CPU is not a limiting factor.

This data strongly suggests that the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting component at resolutions above 1080p. The CPU’s performance headroom is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but as the pixel count increases, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become the constraints. For players targeting 4K, the data recommends using Low or Medium settings to stay above 60 FPS, while 1440p Ultra provides a solid 71 FPS experience that leverages the CPU’s strength.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 Ultra is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 71 FPS. This resolution provides a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining smooth frame rates. For 4K, Low settings are required to stay above 60 FPS (81 FPS average), but Medium settings also offer a playable 60 FPS average.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the CPU is the primary driver of performance at 1080p. The frame rates are very high (e.g., 245 FPS on Low), and the drop from 1080p to 1440p is steep. This suggests the CPU has enough power to push high frame rates, but the GPU is not yet saturated. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance (1965 in Cinebench R23 single-core) helps maintain these high FPS numbers.

Q: How does this combo compare to its nearest component rivals in terms of raw benchmarks?

A: The CPU is effectively tied with its nearest rivals, showing only a 0.2% delta compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K. The GPU also shows a very tight race, with only a 0.1% delta compared to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc A750. This means the combo’s performance is more dependent on game optimization than on raw component power differences.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Barony?*

A: Yes, but with limitations. The data shows that at 4K, the combo achieves 81 FPS on Low settings, which is smooth. However, performance drops significantly with higher settings, hitting 52 FPS on High and 37 FPS on Ultra. For a stable 60 FPS experience at 4K, Medium settings are the maximum viable option.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like for this combo?

A: The measured data for Medium settings shows good consistency. At 1080p Medium, the FPS ranges from 155 to 209 (average 182), and at 1440p Medium, it ranges from 98 to 132 (average 115). The variance is relatively small, indicating stable frame pacing without major stutters.

Q: How does the combo’s overall rank translate to its performance percentile?

A: The combo ranks 2344 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the 80th percentile, meaning it performs better than 80% of all tested combinations. This high percentile is notable because it exceeds the individual component percentiles (CPU at 79th, GPU at 65th), suggesting the pairing works particularly well for this game.