Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers a highly variable experience in Barony, one that is dictated almost entirely by resolution and graphics preset. With an average FPS ranging from a fluid 144 frames per second at 1080p Low down to a stuttering 22 FPS at 4K Ultra, this combination demonstrates a clear performance ceiling that users must respect. The data indicates a system where the integrated-class GPU is the primary bottleneck, struggling to maintain playable frame rates as pixel count and graphical fidelity increase.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep and consistent drop in performance as resolution scales upward, a pattern that points directly at the Intel Arc B370 as the limiting component. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 144 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average falls to 91 FPS, a reduction of 53 frames per second (a 36.8% drop). At 4K Low, the average plummets to 47 FPS, which is less than one-third of the 1080p Low score. This scaling behavior shows that the GPU is being saturated by the increasing pixel workload.

The trend holds 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 Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 107 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, sees averages of 66 FPS at 1080p, 42 FPS at 1440p, and a nearly unplayable 22 FPS at 4K. The consistent magnitude of these drops across all presets—roughly halving with each resolution step—is a textbook sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, an 8-core Zen 3 part, is not the limiting factor here; the data shows the integrated GPU's rendering capabilities are exhausted well before the CPU's processing potential is reached.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks in the 2701st position out of 2935 tested combinations for Barony. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested combos, indicating that while the game is playable at lower resolutions, the overall performance ceiling is quite low compared to the vast majority of other systems in the database.

This low ranking is consistent with the GPU's individual standing. The Intel Arc B370 holds a 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs, meaning it performs better than only 5% of all graphics processors tested. Its average benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad places it in close competition with legacy parts like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (which it trails by 0.2%) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (which it trails by 0.5%). It does manage to edge out the AMD FirePro M2000 by 1.4%. This context is crucial; it is a low-power integrated solution that is not designed for high-end gaming.

The CPU, in contrast, is a much stronger performer. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 ranks in the 78th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 25517 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (which is 0.1% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (also 0.1% faster). This massive disparity between the CPU's strong 78th percentile ranking and the GPU's weak 5th percentile ranking confirms that the graphics processor is the overwhelming performance bottleneck in this system for Barony. The combo's low rank is not a reflection of the CPU, but rather a direct consequence of the GPU's limited rendering power.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience for this system in Barony is found by prioritizing the Low or Medium presets at 1080p. The Low preset yields an average of 144 FPS, which is ideal for a fast-paced roguelike where smoothness is paramount. However, the Medium preset provides a more balanced experience, delivering an average of 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS. This frame rate is still highly fluid and offers better visual fidelity than Low, making it the recommended choice for most users who want a responsive game without sacrificing all graphical quality.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the highest playable option, averaging 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS. While the High preset at 1440p achieves a 58 FPS average, the Medium preset offers a better safety margin above the 60 FPS threshold and is the safer choice for ensuring consistent performance. The data shows that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo. Even at Low settings, the average FPS of 47 falls below the 60 FPS target, and the High and Ultra presets at 4K produce averages of 30 FPS and 22 FPS respectively, which are not suitable for a game requiring quick reactions. For 4K, the Low preset is the only option that approaches a playable state, but its 47 FPS average suggests significant compromises will be necessary.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of measured frame rates provides a precise picture of the combo's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 144 on Low to 66 on Ultra. The Medium preset scores 107 average FPS with a minimum of 91 and a maximum of 123. High settings at 1080p produce a 92 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the averages are 91 FPS on Low, 67 FPS on Medium (with a min of 57 and max of 78), 58 FPS on High, and 42 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra widens significantly at this resolution, from a 78 FPS difference at 1080p to a 49 FPS difference at 1440p.

The 3840x2160 results show a severe performance collapse. The Low preset manages a 47 FPS average, but the Medium preset drops to 35 FPS (with a min of 30 and max of 41). High settings produce a 30 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 22 FPS. The data shows that the transition from 1440p to 4K is the most punishing, with even the Low preset losing 44 FPS. This breakdown confirms that the GPU is simply overwhelmed by the 4K pixel count, making any preset above Low a sub-30 FPS experience.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is a 3nm integrated graphics processor (IGP) built on the Xe3-LPG architecture. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory for its frame buffer, with bandwidth that is "System Dependent." This architecture is a key factor in its performance. The data shows that this GPU is not designed for high-resolution gaming, as evidenced by its 5th percentile ranking and its close benchmark competition with much older discrete GPUs like the ATI Radeon HD 5770.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest, with 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. It also has 10 ray tracing cores. Its theoretical pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS. These specifications, combined with its low 25W TDP, place it firmly in the entry-level segment. In Barony, the impact of this GPU is clear: it is the sole reason for the low frame rates at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU’s rendering throughput is the limiting resource, as the performance drop from 1080p to 4K is far more severe than what the CPU would cause.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Barony with this combo?*

A: The data shows 1080p is the best resolution. At 1080p, the combo achieves playable frame rates across all presets, with an average of 92 FPS on High and 66 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, the average FPS drops below 60 on High settings, and at 4K, even Low settings only yield a 47 FPS average.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 or Intel Arc B370 the limiting factor?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B370 has a 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is in the 78th percentile among all CPUs. The performance scaling in the measured data, which drops significantly with resolution, is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck.

*Q: Can this system run Barony at 4K?*

A: It can run the game, but not smoothly. The best 4K result is 47 FPS on Low settings. The Medium preset at 4K averages 35 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets average 30 FPS and 22 FPS respectively, which are below the threshold for a responsive experience.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score of 1184 is 0.2% lower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and 0.5% lower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770. It is 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000. This places it in the same performance tier as these older, low-end parts.

Q: What settings are recommended for a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Medium preset is recommended. It is the only preset that provides a 60 FPS average (67 FPS) with a minimum above 57 FPS. The High preset at 1440p averages only 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 144, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 part with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.60 GHz. It has a 16 MB L3 cache and a 65W TDP. This processor is a strong performer, as indicated by its 78th percentile ranking and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916. Its performance is on par with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, which is 0.1% faster in average benchmark score.

However, in Barony, the CPU's role is secondary. The measured FPS data shows that performance is heavily dependent on resolution and settings, which are factors that primarily stress the GPU. The fact that the average FPS nearly triples when going from 4K Ultra (22 FPS) to 1080p Low (144 FPS) indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data at lower resolutions. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance from its 8 cores and 16 threads is more than sufficient for the game's logic, and its 3DMark scores (e.g., 6628 in the 16-thread test) suggest it is not a limiting factor. The bottleneck in this system is clearly the integrated GPU's pixel and texture processing capabilities, not the CPU's computational throughput.