Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Barony, with performance scaling predictably as resolution increases. The data shows a clear hierarchy across settings, with the system maintaining playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, though the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. This is a desktop-class chip from the 5000 series, released in April 2022, and it accesses DDR4 memory through a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache.

Benchmark results for the Ryzen 7 5700 show strong multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20655 in multi-core and 2916 in single-core. The Geekbench scores are 9959 multi-core and 1907 single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 24303, with a single-thread score of 3296. The data also reveals scaling from 2 threads to 8 threads in 3DMark: 1762 at 2 threads, 3382 at 4 threads, and 5585 at 8 threads, reaching 6617 at max threads. This scaling pattern indicates that the processor's performance grows effectively with thread count, which is relevant for Barony, a roguelike that can utilize multiple cores for game logic and entity updates.

The CPU sits in the 78th percentile of all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 25517. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with a score of 25530, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U with 25485. The delta percentages are minimal, with the Xeon being 0.1% faster and the Ryzen 5 7640U being 0.1% slower. This places the Ryzen 7 5700 in a tightly contested performance band, but its 8-core/16-thread configuration provides a solid foundation for gaming workloads.

In Barony, the CPU's role is significant at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches an average of 245 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames quickly when the GPU is not heavily taxed. The high single-thread score of 2916 in Cinebench R23 supports the notion that the processor handles the game's core simulation loop efficiently. However, as resolution increases, the CPU's influence diminishes relative to the GPU, which is a typical characteristic of gaming workloads.

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

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation) using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The card is equipped with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 11.52 TFLOPS.

The Arc B570's benchmark results show it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 20556. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582. The delta percentages are 0.1% and -0.1% respectively, indicating near-parity performance. In specific tests, the PassMark G3D score is 14195, while the Geekbench Vulkan score reaches 96844, and OpenCL scores 83514. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields a score of 2649.

In Barony, the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity play a crucial role at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 37, which is the lowest recorded in the dataset. This indicates that the 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's textures and effects, but the GPU's raw compute power becomes the limiting factor. The 2500 MHz clock speed ensures consistent performance across the board, but the data shows that the card's capabilities are stretched at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's performance at 1080p is strong, reaching 245 FPS at Low settings and 156 FPS at High settings. This suggests that the Arc B570 is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p in Barony. At 1440p, the card maintains playable frame rates, with 154 FPS at Low and 99 FPS at High. The transition to 4K shows a more significant drop, with 81 FPS at Low, 60 FPS at Medium, 52 FPS at High, and only 37 FPS at Ultra.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 156 at 1080p to 99 at 1440p, a decrease of 57 FPS, and then further to 52 at 4K, a total drop of 104 FPS from 1080p. This represents a 33.3% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 66.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This scaling is consistent with GPU-bound performance, as the rendering load increases with pixel count.

At Low settings, the frame rates are higher but follow a similar trend. The average FPS goes from 245 at 1080p to 154 at 1440p, and then to 81 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37.1%, while the drop from 1080p to 4K is 66.9%. This consistency in percentage drops across settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, regardless of the graphics preset.

The Medium settings data includes minimum and maximum FPS values, providing additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 182 FPS, with a minimum of 155 and a maximum of 209. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 115 FPS, with a minimum of 98 and a maximum of 132. At 4K Medium, the average is 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 and a maximum of 69. The spread between minimum and maximum FPS widens as resolution increases, from 54 FPS at 1080p to 34 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K. This narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming saturated, reducing frame time variance.

The CPU's role in this scaling is evident at 1080p Low, where 245 FPS is achieved. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU can provide enough data to the GPU, but the GPU's output is not the bottleneck at this setting. As resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the frame rate drops proportionally. The data shows that at 4K, even Low settings yield only 81 FPS, which is a 66.9% reduction from 1080p Low. This confirms that the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting factor at 4K, while the Ryzen 7 5700 is sufficient for the game's CPU demands.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Barony?

A: Based on the data, 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates across all settings, with averages ranging from 112 FPS at Ultra to 245 FPS at Low. The 2560x1440 resolution also offers playable performance, with 71 FPS at Ultra and 154 FPS at Low. The 3840x2160 resolution is only recommended for lower settings, as Ultra drops to 37 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530) and 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485). The data shows these processors are nearly identical in overall performance.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B570 perform better than the Arc A750?

A: The benchmark data shows the Arc B570 has an average GPU score of 20556, which is 0.1% lower than the Arc A750's score of 20582. This indicates the Arc A750 is marginally faster in synthetic benchmarks, but the difference is negligible.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS at Low settings is 154, while at Ultra settings it drops to 71 FPS. This represents a 53.9% reduction in frame rate when moving from Low to Ultra at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, the system achieves 81 FPS at Low settings, 60 FPS at Medium, and 52 FPS at High. The Ultra setting produces only 37 FPS, which is below typical playability thresholds. For 4K, Low to Medium settings are recommended.

Q: How much faster is 1080p gaming compared to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS at 1920x1080 is 156, while at 3840x2160 it is 52 FPS. This means 1080p is exactly 3 times faster, or 200% higher, than 4K in this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of which settings offer the best balance between visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 156 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 112 FPS, still highly playable, so users with high-refresh-rate monitors can opt for Ultra without significant compromise.

For 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 99 FPS on average, which is suitable for most gaming scenarios. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 115 FPS, providing a slight performance boost while maintaining reasonable visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 71 FPS, which is acceptable for less demanding titles but may be borderline for fast-paced action. The data suggests that High is the optimal choice at 1440p, as it balances the visual quality of Ultra with a 39.4% higher frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the settings recommendations shift toward lower presets. The Low preset achieves 81 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K yields 60 FPS on average, with a minimum of 51 FPS, making it marginally playable. The High preset at 4K drops to 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as the 37 FPS average falls below the playability threshold. For 4K, the Low or Medium presets are the best options, with Medium offering a better visual experience at the cost of a 25.9% reduction in frame rate compared to Low.

The data also shows that the Medium preset provides the most consistent frame pacing, with minimum and maximum values recorded. At 1080p Medium, the range is 155 to 209 FPS, representing a 25.8% variance. At 1440p Medium, the range is 98 to 132 FPS, a 25.8% variance. At 4K Medium, the range is 51 to 69 FPS, a 26.1% variance. This consistency across resolutions suggests that Medium is a stable choice for users who prioritize predictable performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 combination in Barony is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 245 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 182 FPS, with a minimum of 155 and a maximum of 209 FPS. The High preset reaches an average of 156 FPS. The Ultra preset produces an average of 112 FPS. This shows a clear progression where each increase in settings level reduces performance by approximately 25-30%.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 154 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 115 FPS, with a minimum of 98 and a maximum of 132 FPS. The High preset reaches an average of 99 FPS. The Ultra preset produces an average of 71 FPS. Compared to 1080p, the 1440p results are 37.1% lower at Low settings, 36.8% lower at Medium settings, 36.5% lower at High settings, and 36.6% lower at Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 81 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 and a maximum of 69 FPS. The High preset reaches an average of 52 FPS. The Ultra preset produces an average of 37 FPS. The 4K results are significantly lower than 1080p, with reductions of 66.9% at Low, 67.0% at Medium, 66.7% at High, and 67.0% at Ultra settings.

The data reveals that the performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings, averaging around 36.7%. The drop from 1440p to 4K is also consistent, averaging around 47.8%. This linear scaling in percentage terms indicates that the GPU's rendering load is the primary factor, and the CPU's performance remains sufficient across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2344 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 79.8th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the system's overall performance in this specific game, considering both CPU and GPU capabilities.

The CPU's individual rank is in the 78th percentile of all processors, while the GPU's rank is in the 65th percentile of all graphics cards. The combo ranking of 2344 out of 2935 suggests that this pairing performs slightly above the median but is not among the top configurations. The gap between the CPU's percentile and the combo's percentile is notable, indicating that the GPU may be limiting the overall system performance in Barony.

The combo's position in the rankings is influenced by the game's characteristics. Barony is a roguelike, which typically relies more on CPU performance for game logic and procedural generation. However, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions. This suggests that the combo's ranking could be improved by pairing the Ryzen 7 5700 with a more powerful GPU, although the current configuration still delivers playable performance at most settings.

The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, have nearly identical average scores, indicating that the CPU choice has minimal impact on the overall combo ranking. The GPU's nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, has a slightly higher average score, which could push the combo ranking higher if paired with the same CPU. The data shows that the combo's 2344th place ranking out of 2935 is a result of the balanced but mid-tier performance of both components in this game.