Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers a playable, though not high-end, experience in Barony, with performance heavily dictated by resolution and graphics presets. The data shows this combo ranks near the bottom of the database at 2701 out of 2935 tested configurations, placing it in the 8th percentile of all recorded combos. This pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it achieves a smooth 144 FPS on Low settings, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

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

A: 1920x1080 is the clear sweet spot. The measured data shows the combo achieves 144 FPS on Low, 107 FPS on Medium, and 92 FPS on High at this resolution. While 2560x1440 is playable, the 4K results are below 50 FPS on every setting, making 1080p the only resolution where the combo consistently hits high refresh rates.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with a score of 29868, showing a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is 0.6% faster, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS are both 0.3% slower.

Q: What is the GPU's performance class based on its benchmark?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This puts it in direct competition with legacy parts like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2% delta) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5% delta).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The frame rates collapse to 22-47 FPS across all settings, which aligns with the GPU's low 5th percentile ranking. The CPU, being in the 81st percentile, has ample headroom, but the integrated-class Arc B370 cannot push enough pixels at this resolution.

Q: Should I use the Ultra preset for this game?

A: No. The Ultra preset yields the lowest frame rates at every resolution, dropping to 22 FPS at 4K and only reaching 66 FPS at 1080p. The data suggests that High or Medium presets provide a much better balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: Does this combo have any data on minimum frame rates?

A: Yes, but only for the Medium preset. The data shows minimum FPS of 30 at 4K, 57 at 1440p, and 91 at 1080p, with corresponding maximums of 41, 78, and 123 FPS respectively. This indicates that the Medium preset provides the most consistent frame pacing, with the 1080p minimum staying well above playable thresholds.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 operates as an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 25 W TDP, which fundamentally shapes its performance in Barony. It features a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, along with 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation units. The GPU's memory configuration is system-shared, meaning it dynamically uses main system RAM rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent."

This shared memory setup is a critical constraint in Barony. The GPU's performance is directly tied to the system's memory bandwidth, which for the Ryzen 7 5800XT is capped at 51.2 GB/s with dual-channel DDR4 support. The Arc B370's pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s provide theoretical ceilings, but the system-shared memory creates a bottleneck that becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions where memory pressure increases.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest, with FP32 performance rated at 6.144 TFLOPS. This explains why the Ultra preset, which likely increases draw calls and texture detail, causes frame rates to plummet. The GPU also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, meaning it can handle modern APIs, but raw throughput limits its ability to maintain high frame rates under load.

In Barony, a roguelike genre title, the GPU's role is less about complex geometry and more about consistent frame delivery. The measured data shows that the Arc B370 can handle 1080p Low at 144 FPS, which suggests the game is not overly demanding at lower settings. However, the 5th percentile ranking of the GPU indicates it is far below the median performance level, making it a weak link when paired with a high-end CPU like the 5800XT.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which preset to use. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 144 FPS, which is ideal for fast-paced roguelike gameplay where reaction time matters. The Medium preset offers 107 FPS with minimums of 91 FPS, which still provides a smooth experience with better visual fidelity. The High preset drops to 92 FPS, while Ultra falls to 66 FPS, which is borderline for competitive play.

At 1440p, the Low preset achieves 91 FPS, which is playable, but the Medium preset at 67 FPS (minimum 57) is a safer choice for visual quality without sacrificing responsiveness. The High preset at 58 FPS is on the edge of playability, and Ultra at 42 FPS is not recommended. At 4K, only the Low preset at 47 FPS approaches playability, while Medium at 35 FPS and High at 30 FPS are marginal, and Ultra at 22 FPS is unplayable.

The data suggests that the Medium preset provides the best overall experience across all resolutions. It never drops below 30 FPS at any resolution, and at 1080p it maintains a minimum of 91 FPS. For players prioritizing frame rate over visual detail, the Low preset at 1080p is the performance winner, offering double the frame rate of the Ultra preset at the same resolution. The Ultra preset is universally poor, indicating that it places too much strain on the Arc B370's limited resources.

A practical recommendation is to use the Medium preset at 1080p for the best balance of visuals and performance. If higher resolutions are desired, dropping to Low settings is necessary to maintain playable frame rates. The High preset is only viable at 1080p, and even then, the 92 FPS average is lower than what the Low preset achieves at 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combo ranks 2701 out of 2935 tested combinations in Barony, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This low ranking is almost entirely attributable to the Intel Arc B370, which sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, is a strong performer in the 81st percentile, creating a significant performance imbalance.

The combo's ranking suggests that most other CPU-GPU pairings in the database deliver better frame rates in Barony. The GPU's nearest rivals—the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, and AMD Radeon HD 7650M—are all legacy parts from over a decade ago, underscoring the Arc B370's entry-level positioning. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is nearly identical to the ATI Radeon HD 5770's 1190, indicating that the Arc B370 offers performance comparable to a 2010-era discrete GPU.

This ranking has practical implications. The combo is not suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p or 4K, as the data shows frame rates dipping below 60 FPS on most settings at those resolutions. However, the CPU's strength means that the combo is not bottlenecked by the processor, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential. The data indicates that upgrading the GPU alone would dramatically improve the combo's ranking, as the 5800XT has significant headroom to drive a more powerful graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU's limitations clearly. At Medium settings, the combo achieves 107 FPS at 1080p, drops to 67 FPS at 1440p, and falls to 35 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 67% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is roughly linear with pixel count, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 144 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is only 33% of the 1080p performance, which is a larger drop than expected from pixel count alone. This suggests that at lower settings, the system-shared memory becomes a bottleneck, as the GPU must access more memory for higher resolution frame buffers.

The High preset shows similar trends: 92 FPS at 1080p, 58 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K. The 4K performance is critically low, indicating that the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high detail and high resolution. The Ultra preset is even worse, with 66 FPS at 1080p dropping to 42 FPS at 1440p and 22 FPS at 4K.

These scaling patterns confirm that the limiting component is the GPU. A more powerful CPU would not improve these results, as the 5800XT is already in the 81st percentile. The data shows that the Arc B370's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is insufficient for 4K gaming in Barony, even at the lowest settings. The 1080p results are the only ones where the combo consistently meets or exceeds 60 FPS across multiple presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 144 FPS average
• Medium: 107 FPS average, with a minimum of 91 FPS and maximum of 123 FPS
• High: 92 FPS average
• Ultra: 66 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 91 FPS average
• Medium: 67 FPS average, with a minimum of 57 FPS and maximum of 78 FPS
• High: 58 FPS average
• Ultra: 42 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 47 FPS average
• Medium: 35 FPS average, with a minimum of 30 FPS and maximum of 41 FPS
• High: 30 FPS average
• Ultra: 22 FPS average

The data shows a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings. The best measured result is 144 FPS at 1080p Low, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The worst result is 22 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is unplayable. The Medium preset at 1080p offers the best balance, with a 107 FPS average and a 91 FPS minimum, ensuring consistent frame delivery even during intense gameplay moments.

For players with 1440p monitors, the Low preset at 91 FPS is the only option that consistently stays above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 67 FPS is playable but may experience occasional dips to 57 FPS. At 4K, all presets fall below 50 FPS, making the resolution unsuitable for this combo in Barony. The minimum FPS data, available only for the Medium preset, shows that frame pacing is stable, with the 1080p minimum staying above 90 FPS and the 4K minimum staying above 30 FPS.