Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Barony, with 4K remaining a playable but more demanding target. Benchmark data shows this combination sits at rank 2344 out of 2935 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. The measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions and settings reveal a system that excels at high refresh rate 1080p gaming, handles 1440p comfortably, and requires settings adjustments to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance data, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and provides practical settings guidance based solely on the available benchmark results.

FAQ

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

A: Based on measured data, 1920x1080 provides the highest average FPS across all settings, ranging from 112 FPS at Ultra to 245 FPS at Low. The 2560x1440 results are also strong, with averages between 71 FPS at Ultra and 154 FPS at Low, making both resolutions viable depending on your refresh rate and quality preferences.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals in overall GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B570’s average benchmark score is 20556, which puts it nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (score 20534, deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Arc A750 (score 20582, deltaPct -0.1). It is also within 0.5% of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X, indicating very tight grouping among these GPUs.

Q: What is the CPU’s multithreaded performance relative to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, scores 29868 (deltaPct 0), meaning they are effectively tied. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955 (deltaPct -0.3), while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713 (deltaPct 0.6), placing the 5800XT in a very competitive position.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest minimum FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 98, which is the only 1440p setting with a recorded minimum. High and Ultra settings do not have min FPS data listed, but their averages are 99 FPS and 71 FPS respectively, suggesting Medium offers the most consistent frame pacing.

Q: Does the 4K Ultra setting maintain playable frame rates?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 37. This is below the typically smooth 60 FPS threshold, indicating that Ultra at 4K is not recommended for a consistent experience. The Low preset at 4K averages 81 FPS, which is a much more playable option.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance compare to its multithreaded scores?

A: The CPU’s 3dmark single-thread score is 959, while the 16-thread score is 7683 and the max-thread score is 7680. In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 3359 and the multi-core score is 23794. These figures show strong scaling from single to multi-threaded workloads, typical of an 8-core, 16-thread processor.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary driver of frame rates in Barony, as evidenced by the measured FPS scaling across resolutions. Its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a key factor for handling texture-heavy scenes at higher resolutions. The GPU’s base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These specifications place the Arc B570 in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556.

The GPU’s compute capabilities include 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. It has 18 ray tracing cores, though Barony’s roguelike genre does not heavily rely on ray tracing effects. The FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 23.04 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). Pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s, which are solid figures for a card in this class. The GPU’s chip is the BMG-G21 based on Xe2-HPG architecture, built on a 5nm process from TSMC with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die.

In Barony, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. The measured data shows that at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 245, which is likely CPU-limited or engine-limited given the high frame rate. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 112 FPS, showing a 133 FPS penalty from Ultra settings. This scaling continues at 1440p, where Low averages 154 FPS and Ultra averages 71 FPS, and at 4K, where Low averages 81 FPS and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The GPU’s 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for Barony, as the game’s release date and genre do not demand excessive memory capacities. The bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s helps maintain consistent frame delivery, particularly at 1440p where the Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 98.

The Arc B570’s position relative to its nearest rivals is remarkably close. Its average benchmark score of 20556 is within 0.5% of the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), Arc A750 (20582), Quadro M4000M (20480), and Radeon R9 M390X (20662). This means in Barony, the Arc B570 should perform similarly to these cards, with the exact FPS depending on driver optimizations and game-specific quirks. The GPU’s 150 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU requirement indicate it is a power-efficient option for its performance class.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear scaling patterns as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 245 at 1920x1080 to 154 at 2560x1440 (a 37% reduction) and further to 81 at 3840x2160 (a 47% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases, since the CPU workload remains constant across resolutions.

At Medium settings, the averages are 182 FPS at 1080p, 115 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 67 FPS (37%), and from 1440p to 4K is 55 FPS (48%). The 4K Medium result of 60 FPS is notable because it is the only 4K setting with a recorded minimum FPS (51 FPS) and maximum FPS (69 FPS), showing that while the average is exactly at the 60 FPS target, there is variance that could be noticeable.

High settings show averages of 156 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 37% from 1080p to 1440p and 47% from 1440p to 4K, consistent with the other presets. Ultra settings produce averages of 112 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and 37 FPS at 4K, representing a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 48% drop from 1440p to 4K.

These consistent percentage drops (37% and 47-48%) across all settings strongly suggest that the GPU is the limiting component at resolutions above 1080p. The CPU’s role becomes less significant as resolution increases, because the GPU’s pixel processing workload grows faster than the CPU’s draw call overhead. The data shows that 1080p is where this combo delivers its highest frame rates, with 1440p being the sweet spot for balancing quality and performance, and 4K requiring significant settings compromises to stay above 60 FPS.

The fact that Low settings at 4K (81 FPS) outperform Ultra at 1440p (71 FPS) highlights how much of an impact settings have on resolution scaling. This indicates that if a player wants to game at 4K, reducing settings is more effective than trying to maintain high quality presets. Conversely, at 1080p, even Ultra settings (112 FPS) provide refresh rates that exceed typical 60 Hz monitors, making this resolution ideal for high refresh rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS varies significantly by settings preset. The Low preset delivers 245 FPS average, which is the highest across all tested configurations. Medium settings produce an average of 182 FPS, with a minimum of 155 FPS and a maximum of 209 FPS. High settings average 156 FPS, and Ultra settings average 112 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 133 FPS, showing that Barony’s settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 154 FPS at Low, 115 FPS at Medium, 99 FPS at High, and 71 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p is the only one with a recorded minimum FPS of 98 and a maximum of 132. This minimum of 98 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p Medium a safe choice for consistent gameplay. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 83 FPS, which is less severe than at 1080p but still notable.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 81 FPS at Low, 60 FPS at Medium, 52 FPS at High, and 37 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum FPS of 51 and a maximum of 69, showing that while the average is exactly 60, the frame pacing can dip below that. High and Ultra at 4K fall below the 60 FPS average, making them less desirable for smooth gameplay. Low at 4K is the only preset that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, with an average of 81 FPS.

The pattern across all resolutions shows that the gap between Low and Medium is generally larger than the gap between Medium and High, but the gap between High and Ultra is the most pronounced. For example, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 63 FPS, between Medium and High is 26 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 44 FPS. This suggests that Ultra settings carry a disproportionate performance cost compared to the visual benefit they provide.

The data also shows that Barony scales well with settings reductions. At 4K, dropping from Ultra to Low more than doubles the average FPS from 37 to 81. This makes resolution and settings adjustments a powerful tool for achieving playable frame rates on this hardware. The measured FPS values are all average frames per second, with only the Medium presets at each resolution providing minimum and maximum data. This limited min/max data means we can only assess frame consistency for Medium settings, which show a spread of 54 FPS at 1080p (155 to 209), 34 FPS at 1440p (98 to 132), and 18 FPS at 4K (51 to 69). The tighter spread at higher resolutions suggests more consistent frame delivery when the GPU is more heavily loaded.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, all settings presets deliver playable frame rates, but the High preset at 156 FPS average is a strong recommendation for players with 144 Hz monitors. This provides a 44 FPS buffer above the 144 Hz refresh rate, allowing for smoother frame delivery. If a player has a 240 Hz display, the Low preset at 245 FPS average would be necessary, though this sacrifices visual quality. The Ultra preset at 112 FPS is only recommended for players with 60 Hz or 120 Hz displays, as it provides the best image quality without dropping below typical refresh rate thresholds.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 115 FPS average with a minimum of 98 FPS is the best balance of performance and quality. This is the only 1440p setting with documented minimum FPS, showing that it maintains frame rates well above 60 FPS even in demanding scenarios. The High preset at 99 FPS average is also viable for 60 Hz or 100 Hz displays, but the lack of minimum FPS data makes it harder to guarantee consistency. The Ultra preset at 71 FPS is borderline for 60 Hz displays but could dip below 60 FPS in intense scenes, making Medium or High the safer choices.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 81 FPS average is the only setting that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 60 FPS average, with a minimum of 51 FPS, will occasionally drop below 60 FPS, which could be noticeable. For players who prioritize frame rate at 4K, Low is the clear recommendation. Those who want better visual quality could try Medium and accept occasional dips, but the data shows that High (52 FPS) and Ultra (37 FPS) are not suitable for smooth 4K gameplay.

Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is achieved at 1440p Medium, which provides a high average FPS of 115, a solid minimum of 98 FPS, and visual quality that should be sufficient for most players. This configuration leverages the GPU’s capabilities without pushing it to the point of frame drops. For players with 1080p displays, High settings at 156 FPS average is the recommended choice, as it provides a good balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 4K, only the Low preset is recommended for a consistently smooth experience, as the higher presets all fall below or near the 60 FPS average.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT plays a supporting role in Barony, providing the processing power necessary to feed the Intel Arc B570 with frame data. This CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. It is based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer) on a 7nm process from TSMC, with a transistor count of 4,150 million on a 74 mm² die. The CPU’s cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

The CPU’s benchmark scores show strong performance across various workloads. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23794 in multi-core and 3359 in single-core. The 3dmark tests show 7683 for 16 threads, 6141 for 8 threads, 3603 for 4 threads, 1879 for 2 threads, and 959 for single-thread. Passmark scores include 28053 for multithread, 3535 for single-thread, and 93942 for integer math. These figures place the 5800XT in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29879.

In Barony, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates are highest. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 245 suggests that the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The CPU’s single-thread performance, as shown by the 3dmark single-thread score of 959 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359, is likely sufficient for Barony’s game logic and rendering calls. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for background tasks and any multithreaded aspects of the game engine.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scoring include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (avg score 29868, deltaPct 0), AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (avg score 29955, deltaPct -0.3), AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (avg score 29955, deltaPct -0.3), and AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (avg score 29713, deltaPct 0.6). This indicates that the 5800XT performs on par with these mobile and desktop processors, providing consistent frame delivery in CPU-bound scenarios. The CPU’s 105 W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it a practical choice for existing platforms, though the benchmark data does not include any power or thermal measurements.

The measured FPS data shows that as resolution increases, the CPU’s influence on frame rates diminishes. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 133 FPS, which is driven by GPU workload. At 4K, the same settings difference is 44 FPS, showing that the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The CPU’s 16 threads ensure that even if Barony utilizes multiple cores, there is sufficient capacity to avoid stalls. The L3 cache of 32 MB shared across all cores helps with data reuse in game scenes, though Barony’s roguelike nature may not heavily stress cache performance.

For players building a system for Barony, the 5800XT provides more than enough CPU performance to keep up with the Arc B570 at all tested settings. The data shows no obvious CPU bottleneck at any resolution, as the FPS scaling follows GPU expectations. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.80 GHz ensures responsive gameplay, and its 16 threads provide future-proofing for games that utilize more cores. In the context of this benchmark, the CPU’s role is to maintain consistent frame delivery, which it achieves based on the measured results.