Barony

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a consistent gaming experience in Barony, with frame rates that scale predictably across the three tested resolutions. The data shows a clear transition from CPU-bound territory at 1080p to a more balanced load at 1440p, and finally to a GPU-limited scenario at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows to explain where the bottleneck lies, how the components interact, and what settings offer the most stable performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates in Barony reveal a classic performance curve. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast, with the Low preset achieving 245 FPS and the Medium preset hitting 182 FPS. These high numbers suggest that the CPU and GPU have ample headroom, and the game's engine is not yet fully stressed by the lower pixel count. The drop from 1080p Low to 1080p Ultra is substantial, going from 245 FPS down to 112 FPS, which indicates that the visual settings have a significant impact on the rendering load even at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable but begin to show the GPU working harder. The Low preset drops to 154 FPS, a 37% decrease from the 1080p result. The Medium preset delivers 115 FPS, and High sits at 99 FPS, which is still smooth for most display setups. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is not linear, as the pixel count increases by 78%, but the performance hit is more moderate, suggesting that the Arc B570 has enough bandwidth and processing power to handle the higher resolution without a catastrophic frame rate collapse.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The Low preset still manages 81 FPS, which is playable, but the Medium preset falls to 60 FPS, and High drops to 52 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution is the most demanding configuration tested, yielding only 37 FPS. This steep decline from 1440p to 4K—where the pixel count more than doubles—indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is saturated by the 4K workload. The data shows that the scaling from 1440p High (99 FPS) to 4K High (52 FPS) represents a 47% performance drop, which is a clear sign of GPU-bound behavior. Users targeting 4K will likely need to prioritize the Low or Medium presets to maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570's specifications directly influence the results seen in Barony. The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the tested settings, as the frame rates do not suggest any memory capacity stutter or bandwidth starvation at 1440p. The GPU's boost clock is listed as 2500 MHz, and its 2304 shading units process the geometry and pixel work required by the game.

The Arc B570's performance is contextualized by its position among its nearest rivals in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is 20556, which places it 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750. In Barony, the GPU's compute capabilities are enough to push high frame rates at 1080p, but the 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS highlights the limits of its 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 144 TMUs are responsible for the final pixel output and texture filtering, and the data suggests that at 4K, these units are working at near capacity.

The transition from the Medium to Ultra preset at each resolution shows a consistent performance penalty. At 1080p, the difference is 70 FPS (182 to 112), at 1440p it is 44 FPS (115 to 71), and at 4K it is 23 FPS (60 to 37). This pattern indicates that the Ultra preset introduces effects and geometric complexity that scale with resolution, further burdening the GPU. The Arc B570's 18 ray tracing cores are present, but Barony is a roguelike title that likely does not rely heavily on ray-traced effects, so their contribution to these specific frame rates is minimal. Overall, the GPU is the primary driver of the performance differences between resolutions and presets.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the Intel Arc B570 holds a rank of 2344 out of 2935 total combos for Barony. This places the combo in a specific percentile of tested hardware configurations. The ranking suggests that while this system is capable of running the game smoothly, there are many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs that achieve higher average frame rates.

The CPU itself, the Ryzen 5 8400F, has a percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs in the benchmark suite, indicating it is in the top quarter of all processors tested. Its average benchmark score is 25005, which is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964, a delta of just 0.2%. The GPU, the Arc B570, has a percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs, with an average score of 20556. The combo's rank of 2344 out of 2935 suggests that the pairing is balanced but not exceptional; the CPU's strong performance cannot fully compensate for the GPU's mid-range positioning in the most demanding scenarios.

The data indicates that the combo's rank is likely pulled down by the 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many users consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. At 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are competitive with higher-ranked combos, but the 4K performance drags the overall average down. This rank is a composite measure, and users who primarily play at 1080p or 1440p will experience a system that performs better than the rank might suggest, while those targeting 4K will find it lacking compared to other tested builds.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Barony?*

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 245 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its closest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile's score of 20534.

Q: What is the combo's rank out of all tested combinations for this game?

A: This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B570 is ranked 2344 out of 2935 total tested combos in Barony.

Q: Which resolution and settings produce a frame rate closest to 60 FPS?

A: The 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings produces an average of 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 2943 points in the Cinebench R23 single-core benchmark.

Q: Does the data show a bigger performance drop from 1080p to 1440p or from 1440p to 4K on High settings?

A: The drop from 1440p to 4K is larger. High settings go from 99 FPS at 1440p to 52 FPS at 4K, a 47 FPS decrease, while the drop from 1080p (156 FPS) to 1440p (99 FPS) is 57 FPS, but the latter is a smaller percentage of the starting value.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix. It has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In Barony, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are high enough that the GPU is not always the primary bottleneck. The Low preset at 1080p hits 245 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that requires the CPU to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates quickly enough.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a Passmark multithread score of 24389. These scores indicate that the 12 threads are capable of handling the game's background simulation and AI tasks. However, the single-threaded performance is also critical for games. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score is 951, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2943. These scores suggest that the CPU has strong per-core performance, which is essential for maintaining high FPS in scenarios where the game's main thread is the limiting factor.

At 1440p and 4K, the CPU's influence on the average FPS diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The fact that the 1080p Low preset (245 FPS) is significantly higher than the 1440p Low preset (154 FPS) shows that the CPU can push more frames than the GPU can render at higher resolutions. The CPU's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for the game's assets. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 8400F performs nearly identically to the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with a delta of only 0.2%, ensuring that users do not lose performance if they are considering similar CPUs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, all presets are playable, with even the Ultra preset delivering 112 FPS. The Medium preset at 182 FPS offers a good balance between visual fidelity and high refresh rate capabilities, while the Low preset at 245 FPS is ideal for competitive play or very high refresh rate monitors. The data suggests that at 1080p, the Ultra preset is the best choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness, as it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 71 FPS, which is still acceptable for many users, but the Medium preset at 115 FPS provides a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS and ensures smoother frame pacing. The High preset at 99 FPS is also a strong contender, offering a slight visual upgrade over Medium while staying well within the GPU's comfort zone. For users prioritizing frame rate stability over maximum detail, Medium or High is recommended at this resolution.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Ultra preset at 37 FPS is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience. The High preset at 52 FPS is borderline, but the Medium preset at 60 FPS is the only one that hits the 60 FPS target, with a minimum of 51 FPS. The Low preset at 81 FPS is the safest option for 4K, ensuring a stable and responsive experience. Therefore, for 4K gaming with this hardware, the Medium preset is the highest quality option that maintains a playable average, while Low is recommended for those who prioritize frame rate consistency above all.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Ultra: Average 112 FPS. This is the most demanding preset at 1080p, but the combo still delivers a high frame rate.
• High: Average 156 FPS. A strong result that keeps the system well ahead of the 60 FPS target.
• Medium: Average 182 FPS, with a minimum of 155 FPS and a maximum of 209 FPS. The frame time variance is low, indicating good stability.
• Low: Average 245 FPS. This is the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset, showing the CPU's ability to drive very high FPS.

2560x1440:

• Ultra: Average 71 FPS. Playable, but the margin over 60 FPS is thinner than at lower resolutions.
• High: Average 99 FPS. A solid result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.
• Medium: Average 115 FPS, with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 132 FPS. The minimum is still above 60 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience.
• Low: Average 154 FPS. This is a very high frame rate for 1440p, indicating the GPU has significant headroom when settings are reduced.

3840x2160:

• Ultra: Average 37 FPS. This is the lowest measured score, and it falls below the playable threshold for many users.
• High: Average 52 FPS. This is a marginal result, hovering near the 60 FPS target but not consistently achieving it.
• Medium: Average 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that averages exactly 60 FPS.
• Low: Average 81 FPS. The best 4K option, providing a stable and responsive experience.