Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable experience in Barony, but the data reveals a clear hierarchy: the game scales aggressively with resolution, and the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises. At 1080p, this combo is exceptionally fast, yet it falls behind a significant portion of other tested combinations overall, ranking in the 20th percentile of all combos tested for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep decline as resolution increases, which is typical for a game like Barony that leans heavily on GPU rasterization. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 245 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 154 FPS, a reduction of roughly 37%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 81 FPS, which is only about one-third of the 1080p Low result. This scaling pattern indicates that the Arc B570’s rendering throughput is the limiting factor at higher resolutions; the Ryzen 7 5700G has ample headroom to feed frames at 1080p, but the GPU cannot maintain that pace when pixel count quadruples from 1440p to 4K.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. With High settings, the drop from 1080p (156 FPS) to 1440p (99 FPS) is a loss of 57 FPS, and then to 4K (52 FPS) another 47 FPS is lost. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 112 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and only 37 FPS at 4K. Notably, the gap between Low and Ultra widens with resolution. At 1080p, Low is 133 FPS faster than Ultra (245 vs 112). At 4K, that gap shrinks to 44 FPS (81 vs 37). This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU can still push high frame rates even with heavier settings, but at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even reducing settings from Ultra to Low only yields a modest absolute gain. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that falls below 40 FPS, making it marginal for smooth gameplay, while 4K Medium (60 FPS) and 4K High (52 FPS) are borderline but usable.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Barony, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B570 sits at rank 2344 out of 2935 combos. That places it in the lower 20% of all tested systems, which is a surprisingly low position given the strong absolute frame rates at 1080p. The combo’s rank is likely dragged down by the fact that many other tested combos include higher-end GPUs that excel at 1440p and 4K, where this pairing struggles relative to its 1080p performance.

Looking at the GPU’s standalone standing, the Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is roughly equivalent to its nearest rivals. The data shows it is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (score 20534) and 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (score 20582). It also posts a 0.4% lead over the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480) and a 0.5% deficit versus the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662). This places the GPU in the 65th percentile of all GPUs tested, indicating it is a mid-range performer. The CPU, however, is stronger relative to its peers: the Ryzen 7 5700G scores 27051 on average, landing in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, scores 27097, a marginal 0.2% difference, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is 0.4% slower and the Intel Core i5-14400T is 0.4% faster.

The disparity between the CPU’s high percentile (79th) and the combo’s low rank (2344th of 2935) confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck in this pairing for Barony. The CPU is more than capable of keeping up, but the Arc B570’s performance ceiling limits the overall combo ranking. In practical terms, this means the combo is well-suited for 1080p gaming but not competitive at higher resolutions when compared to other systems in the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo for smooth gameplay?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. Even on Ultra settings, the average FPS is 112, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, only Low (154 FPS) and Medium (115 FPS) stay comfortably above 60 FPS, while High (99 FPS) is still playable. At 3840x2160, only Low (81 FPS) and Medium (60 FPS) hit or exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to the Arc A750 in raw performance?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the Arc B570 (20556) is 0.1% behind the Arc A750 (20582). This is a negligible difference in synthetic tests, meaning the two cards are essentially tied in overall compute performance, though game-specific results can vary.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G strong enough for this game, or does it hold back the GPU?

A: The CPU is not the limiting factor. With a 79th percentile ranking and a score of 27051, it is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-9900K. The combo’s low rank (2344th of 2935) is due to the GPU, not the CPU, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings yield 245 FPS on average, while Ultra drops to 112 FPS. That is a difference of 133 FPS, or roughly 54% lower performance on Ultra compared to Low.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 81 FPS and Medium produces 60 FPS. High drops to 52 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS, which is below the standard 60 FPS target for smooth play.

Q: How many cores and threads does the Ryzen 7 5700G have, and does it matter here?

A: The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads. Given that the game’s FPS scales heavily with resolution and settings, the core count is sufficient; the bottleneck is the GPU, not the CPU’s parallel processing capability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. Low settings deliver an average of 245 FPS, Medium hits 182 FPS (with a min of 155 and max of 209), High reaches 156 FPS, and Ultra still manages 112 FPS. No configuration at 1080p drops below 100 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but drops noticeably. Low averages 154 FPS, Medium averages 115 FPS (min 98, max 132), High averages 99 FPS, and Ultra averages 71 FPS. All presets at 1440p are above 60 FPS, so this resolution is viable for most settings, though Ultra is the only one that dips close to the 60 FPS line.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits become apparent. Low settings average 81 FPS, Medium averages 60 FPS (min 51, max 69), High averages 52 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 51 FPS indicates occasional stutters, while High and Ultra will not maintain a consistent 60 FPS. For 4K, Low is the only preset that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, with Medium being borderline.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the spread is 133 FPS (245 to 112). At 1440p, the spread is 83 FPS (154 to 71). At 4K, the spread is only 44 FPS (81 to 37). This diminishing return suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is the primary constraint, and lowering settings has less impact on frame rate because the shader workload is already near the card’s limit.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the data points to 1920x1080 with High settings as the most balanced choice. It delivers 156 FPS on average, which is smooth on any monitor, and the visual uplift from Low to High is significant. While Ultra is playable at 112 FPS, the 44 FPS gain from dropping to High is substantial, and the visual difference between High and Ultra is often marginal in practice. If maximizing frame rate is the priority, Low at 1080p (245 FPS) is the clear winner, but it sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings (115 FPS) offer the best trade-off between image quality and performance. High is still above 60 FPS at 99 FPS, but Medium provides a 16 FPS advantage with only a small visual downgrade. Ultra at 71 FPS is acceptable for players who prefer maximum detail, but it leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. For 4K, Low (81 FPS) is the recommended preset because it is the only one that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. Medium (60 FPS) is borderline, with a minimum FPS of 51 that could cause noticeable hitches. High and Ultra at 4K are not recommended for consistent gameplay, as they average 52 and 37 FPS, respectively.

Given that the combo ranks low overall (2344th of 2935) due to GPU limitations, players should prioritize resolution and settings that keep the GPU load manageable. The data suggests that 1080p High is the “sweet spot” for this pairing, offering high frame rates without overburdening the Arc B570.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a 5000-series processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU supports DDR4 memory via a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it has a 16 MB L3 cache. Its benchmark scores are strong: it achieves 12830.5 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1494 in single-core, and 9950 in Geekbench multicore with 1894 in single-core.

In the context of Barony, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that the biggest performance swings come from resolution changes, which affect the GPU workload more than the CPU. The CPU’s 79th percentile ranking (score 27051) versus the GPU’s 65th percentile (score 20556) indicates that the processor is not the limiting factor. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work, the CPU is capable of pushing 245 FPS, which is near the practical limit for many displays.

The CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for a roguelike like Barony, which does not typically demand high core counts. The 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost provide solid single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 899. This ensures that game logic and physics calculations are handled without creating a bottleneck. However, the data shows that the combo’s overall rank (2344th of 2935) is driven by the GPU, so upgrading the CPU alone would not yield significant FPS gains in this title. Instead, the Arc B570’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are the determining factors for how high resolution and settings can go before frame rates become unacceptable.