Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B370 pairing represents a specific, measured configuration for Barony, a roguelike title from 2015. The data shows a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics component, with the CPU providing ample headroom across all tested resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, focusing on where the bottlenecks lie and which settings offer the most practical experience.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. It operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and can boost up to 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. This is a desktop-class chip with a substantial amount of processing power for a game like Barony, which is not known for being heavily threaded. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth are more than sufficient for the game's logic and simulation demands.

Benchmark data for the 5700G shows it sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27051. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests are the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097 (a delta of -0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, which scores 26936 (a delta of 0.4%). This indicates that the 5700G's processing capability is effectively on par with these competitors, making it a very capable chip for gaming workloads.

In the context of Barony, the CPU's role is to handle the game's simulation, including enemy AI, procedural level generation, and item interactions. Given the game's release date and genre, these tasks are unlikely to stress the 5700G to its limits. The measured FPS results support this theory: at 1080p Low settings, where the GPU is least burdened, the system achieves 144 FPS. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see the frame rate cap out or become inconsistent at lower resolutions and settings. Instead, the scaling from Low to Ultra settings at 1080p shows a clear relationship with GPU load, indicating the processor is not the primary bottleneck in this configuration.

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

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its memory is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the host system's RAM for both capacity and bandwidth, which is "System Dependent." This is a critical characteristic for understanding its performance. The GPU has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which is a modern API feature set.

The Arc B370's performance percentile is telling: it sits in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184 on the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest rivals are all much older, lower-end parts, such as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, delta -0.2%) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, delta -0.5%). This places the Arc B370 firmly in the entry-level or legacy performance tier. It is not a high-performance part by any modern standard.

In Barony, the GPU is responsible for rendering the 3D voxel-based environments and effects. The measured FPS shows that the Arc B370 struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher settings and resolutions. For example, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 22, which is barely playable. The reliance on shared system memory for VRAM likely exacerbates performance issues at higher resolutions, where the demand for memory bandwidth and capacity increases. The GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate are modest figures that align with the observed performance ceiling.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable decline as resolution increases, which points directly to the GPU as the limiting component. At 1080p High settings, the system averages 92 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 58 FPS, a significant reduction of 37%. At 4K High, the average falls to 30 FPS, which is another 48% drop from 1440p. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario; the CPU is capable of feeding the frames, but the graphics processor cannot keep up with the increasing pixel count.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. For Low settings, the frame rate goes from 144 FPS at 1080p to 91 FPS at 1440p and finally to 47 FPS at 4K. For Medium settings, the numbers are 107 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. Even at Ultra, which is the most demanding, the drop is steep: 66 FPS at 1080p, 42 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. In every case, the performance penalty for moving up a resolution class is substantial.

This data strongly suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck. If the Ryzen 7 5700G were the limiting factor, we would expect to see less variation between resolutions, as the CPU's workload would remain relatively constant. Instead, the frame rate is highly sensitive to resolution changes, which directly impacts the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth requirements. The conclusion is that the Intel Arc B370 is the definitive performance limiter in this system for Barony.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Barony, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3428 out of 3717 total combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, which is a very low ranking. This rank is almost entirely a reflection of the GPU's performance, as the CPU is a mid-to-high-tier part that would rank much higher on its own.

The combo's position in the bottom percentile is consistent with the GPU's individual 5th percentile ranking. While the CPU is in the 79th percentile, the overall system performance is dragged down by the integrated graphics solution. This is a classic case of a powerful processor being paired with a very weak graphics solution, resulting in a system that is not well-balanced for gaming. The data indicates that for Barony, this combination will deliver playable frame rates only at lower resolutions and settings, and it will struggle at higher presets. Users comparing this system to others in the database should expect significantly lower performance than most dedicated desktop GPU configurations.

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

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset combination.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 144 FPS
• Medium: 107 FPS (min 91, max 123)
• High: 92 FPS
• Ultra: 66 FPS

At 1080p, the system performs best. Low settings achieve a very high frame rate of 144 FPS, which is ideal for fast-paced gameplay. Medium settings still provide a smooth experience at 107 FPS, with minimums staying above 90 FPS. High settings are also playable at 92 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 66 FPS, which is still acceptable for many players but shows a significant hit from the High preset.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 91 FPS
• Medium: 67 FPS (min 57, max 78)
• High: 58 FPS
• Ultra: 42 FPS

At 1440p, performance takes a noticeable step down. Low settings are still very smooth at 91 FPS. Medium settings average 67 FPS and remain playable, though minimums can dip to 57 FPS. High settings average 58 FPS, which is on the lower edge of smooth gameplay. Ultra settings drop to 42 FPS, which may feel less responsive.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 47 FPS
• Medium: 35 FPS (min 30, max 41)
• High: 30 FPS
• Ultra: 22 FPS

At 4K, the Intel Arc B370 is heavily overburdened. Low settings average 47 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Medium settings drop to 35 FPS, with minimums at 30 FPS. High settings average 30 FPS, which is borderline for playability. Ultra settings are not recommended, as the average FPS falls to 22, which will feel stuttery and unresponsive.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured data, the best experience for this hardware combination depends heavily on the user's target resolution.

For 1080p, the sweet spot is the Medium preset. It delivers a high average frame rate of 107 FPS, with a minimum of 91 FPS, ensuring a consistently smooth experience. While Low settings offer a higher frame rate (144 FPS), the visual quality improvement from Low to Medium is typically substantial in a game like Barony, and the performance cost is relatively small. High settings at 92 FPS are also excellent, but Medium provides a better balance of visual fidelity and performance headroom.

For 1440p, the Low preset is the most sensible choice. It is the only setting that consistently stays above 90 FPS (91 FPS average). The Medium preset is playable at 67 FPS, but the minimums can dip to 57 FPS, which might be noticeable in fast-paced situations. For a consistently fluid experience, Low is the safer option. If the user prioritizes visuals over absolute smoothness, Medium is a viable alternative, but Low is recommended for the best overall feel.

For 4K, achieving a smooth frame rate is a challenge. The Low preset is the only option that approaches playability, averaging 47 FPS. Even then, the experience may not be perfectly consistent. The Medium preset's 35 FPS average is below the threshold for comfortable play for most users. At 4K, players should stick to Low settings to maximize performance, accepting that this resolution is not this GPU's strong suit.

In summary, this system is best utilized at 1080p with Medium or High settings. At higher resolutions, users will need to sacrifice significant visual quality to maintain playable frame rates. The Intel Arc B370 is the limiting factor, and the data suggests that for a consistently good experience, 1080p is the target resolution for this combo.