Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 2701st out of 2935 tested combinations in Barony. This places the combo in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, a position that reflects the graphics solution’s limited compute resources rather than the processor’s capabilities. The data suggests that this pairing is heavily constrained by the GPU, as the Ryzen 7 5800X3D sits in the 80th percentile among all CPUs while the Arc B370 languishes in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The performance delta between these two components is substantial, and the benchmark results indicate that the CPU’s potential is largely untapped in this configuration.

The ranking becomes more telling when examining the nearest rivals for each component. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s average benchmark score of 27896 is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887) and the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872), with deltas of 0% and 0.1% respectively. The CPU also edges out the Intel Core i5-12600KF by 0.3% (27799). These are high-performing desktop and mobile processors, confirming that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this system. By contrast, the Arc B370’s average score of 1184 places it within 0.2% of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and 0.5% of the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), both of which are legacy parts from a different era. The GPU is the clear limiting factor, and the combo’s rank reflects this imbalance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated on Intel’s 3 nm process. Its role in Barony is defined by its modest specifications: 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and boosts to 2400 MHz, which provides a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, a figure that explains the frame rates observed in the measured data. The memory configuration is entirely system shared, meaning the GPU relies on the host system’s DDR4 memory rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth described as system dependent.

In the context of Barony, a roguelike title that does not demand high-end graphics hardware, the Arc B370 still struggles to maintain high frame rates at elevated resolutions. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 is the only GPU benchmark provided, and it places the part in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This aligns with the measured FPS data, which shows the GPU handling 1080p gameplay adequately but collapsing at 4K. The GPU’s 25 W TDP and integrated form factor (IGP) suggest it is designed for power efficiency rather than raw performance, and the benchmark results confirm that it delivers playable frame rates only at lower resolutions and settings. The RT cores (10) and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 indicate feature completeness, but the raw throughput is insufficient for high-end gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, a pattern that clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 144 FPS, which drops to 91 FPS at 1440p and further to 47 FPS at 4K. This represents a 68% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The scaling is even more pronounced at High settings: 92 FPS at 1080p falls to 58 FPS at 1440p and then to 30 FPS at 4K, a 67% decrease overall. Medium settings show a similar trend, with 107 FPS at 1080p dropping to 67 FPS at 1440p and 35 FPS at 4K.

The data implies that the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth become saturated as resolution increases. The 4K results are particularly telling: even at Low settings, the average FPS is 47, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players consider smooth. At Ultra settings, the 4K average falls to 22 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable at that resolution. The 1440p results are more balanced, with High settings delivering 58 FPS and Low settings reaching 91 FPS, suggesting that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combo if the user wants a playable experience. The 1080p results show that the combo can handle the game well at all settings, with Ultra still delivering 66 FPS, which is a playable frame rate for a roguelike.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested systems in Barony?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2701st out of 2935 tested combos, placing it in the bottom percentile of systems evaluated for this game.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Arc B370’s average benchmark score is 1184, which is 0.2% lower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and 0.5% lower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190). It is 1.4% higher than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for smooth gameplay?

A: The data indicates that 1080p with Low settings delivers the highest average FPS at 144, while 1080p with High settings still provides 92 FPS. For higher resolutions, 1440p with Low settings is the only configuration that exceeds 90 FPS, averaging 91 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance in Barony?

A: No, benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D ranks in the 80th percentile among all CPUs and its average score of 27896 is within 0.3% of rivals like the Intel Core i5-12600KF, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile, showing a significant imbalance.

Q: How does the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 66 at 1080p to 42 at 1440p and then to 22 at 4K. This represents a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K, consistent with the GPU’s limited rasterization throughput.

Q: What are the CPU’s core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. It features 96 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) using TSMC’s 7 nm process. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The processor’s standout feature is its large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is significantly larger than typical desktop CPUs and is designed to reduce memory latency in cache-sensitive workloads. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The socket is AMD Socket AM4, and the processor includes ECC memory support.

In the context of Barony, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, procedural generation, and AI, all of which are typical for a roguelike genre. The benchmark results show that the processor is more than capable of this task. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 14317, and the single-core score is 1452, indicating strong per-thread performance that matters for games that may not scale perfectly across all cores. The Geekbench multicore score of 11765 and single-core score of 2017 reinforce this picture. The PassMark multithread score of 28309 and single-thread score of 3234 further demonstrate that the CPU has ample headroom for this game.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (avg score 27887, delta 0%) and the Intel Core i9-10900K (avg score 27872, delta 0.1%), showing that the 5800X3D is comparable to these parts in overall performance. The fact that this CPU is paired with a GPU that ranks in the 5th percentile means that the system’s frame rates are almost entirely determined by the graphics solution. The CPU’s 80th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it could handle far more demanding graphics workloads without becoming a limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings offer the best experience for this combo. At 1080p, all settings are playable, with Low delivering 144 FPS, Medium at 107 FPS, High at 92 FPS, and Ultra at 66 FPS. For users with a 1080p display, High settings offer a good balance between visual quality and performance, as the 92 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings at 1080p are also viable, with 66 FPS providing a smooth experience for a roguelike game.

At 1440p, the situation changes. Low settings deliver 91 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 67 FPS and High to 58 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 42 FPS, which may be borderline for some users. The data suggests that 1440p with Low or Medium settings is the sweet spot for this combo, prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity. For 4K, the results are less encouraging. Even Low settings average only 47 FPS, and Medium drops to 35 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K deliver 30 FPS and 22 FPS respectively, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The recommendation is to use 1080p for the best experience, with High settings as the optimal compromise between image quality and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data is presented across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves the following averages: Low delivers 144 FPS, Medium delivers 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 and maximum of 123, High delivers 92 FPS, and Ultra delivers 66 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear progression, with each settings tier reducing the frame rate by roughly 15-20% from the previous tier, except for the jump from High to Ultra, which is a 28% reduction.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 91 FPS, Medium at 67 FPS (min 57, max 78), High at 58 FPS, and Ultra at 42 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 37% reduction at Low, a 37% reduction at Medium, a 37% reduction at High, and a 36% reduction at Ultra, indicating that the GPU’s throughput scales roughly linearly with pixel count. At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 47 FPS, Medium at 35 FPS (min 30, max 41), High at 30 FPS, and Ultra at 22 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more severe: Low falls by 48%, Medium by 48%, High by 48%, and Ultra by 48%, showing that the GPU’s memory bandwidth becomes a critical constraint at 4K.

The minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings: 91 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K. These minimums are close to the averages, suggesting that frame pacing is relatively stable even when the GPU is under load. The maximum FPS values follow the same pattern, with 123 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K. Overall, the data paints a consistent picture: the combo is well-suited for 1080p gaming, acceptable at 1440p with lower settings, and only marginally playable at 4K with the lowest settings.