Barony

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers playable frame rates in Barony, but the combination ranks in the bottom tier of tested hardware. The data places this combo at rank 2601 out of 2935 tested combinations, placing it in the 11th percentile of all tested systems. This is not a high-performance pairing for this roguelike; it is a configuration that will get the game running at acceptable speeds at lower resolutions and settings, but it struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra.

The bottleneck is clearly the Intel Arc B390 integrated graphics. While the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a top-tier desktop processor, the Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution (IGP) with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. That score places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts, including the GeForce GT 520MX and GeForce GT 710. The data suggests a severe imbalance: a processor with a 92nd percentile ranking paired with a GPU that is in the bottom 10% of its category.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2601 out of 2935 is a definitive statement about this system's overall capability in Barony. The rank is not just about the GPU; it reflects the sum of the CPU and GPU performance in the game. Because the Arc B390 is the limiting factor, the overall ranking is dragged down to the bottom 11% of all tested combos. This is a direct consequence of the GPU's low performance ceiling, which prevents the powerful CPU from ever being fully utilized in this title.

Looking at the components separately, the discrepancy is stark. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an average benchmark score of 58386 and sits in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core i9-14900 (0.5% ahead of the Ryzen), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (0.7% behind). This indicates the CPU is a high-end part. In contrast, the GPU has an average benchmark score of 1482 and sits in the 9th percentile. The data shows a massive gap in relative performance, and the in-game rank reflects the weaker component. The 2601st rank is a clear indicator that this combination is not designed for high-refresh-rate gaming at high detail levels in Barony.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the decisive factor in this system's Barony performance. The GPU is built on Intel's Xe3-LPG architecture and has a boost clock of 2500 MHz with a base clock of 300 MHz. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output pipelines. The GPU also includes 12 ray tracing cores. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory for VRAM, with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." This setup inherently limits performance compared to dedicated graphics memory.

The GPU's benchmark results are poor. It scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This score is just 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710. These rivals are all very old, low-end parts, which shows the Arc B390 is in the entry-level performance class. In Barony, this translates to the GPU being the primary constraint. The CPU is ready to deliver more frames, but the GPU cannot render them fast enough. The low TDP of 80 W and the "IGP" slot width confirm this is an integrated part, not a high-performance discrete card.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern: performance drops significantly as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. This scaling is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is powerful enough to feed the GPU at all resolutions, so the frame rate is dictated by the GPU's rendering workload.

At 1080p, the combo achieves an average of 159 FPS on Low settings and 102 FPS on High settings. Moving to 1440p, the averages drop to 100 FPS on Low and 64 FPS on High. At 4K, the averages fall further to 53 FPS on Low and 34 FPS on High. The drop from 1080p High (102 FPS) to 1440p High (64 FPS) is a 37% reduction in frame rate. From 1440p High to 4K High (34 FPS), the drop is another 47%. This steep decline with each resolution step is a direct result of the GPU's limited pixel throughput (60.00 GPixel/s) and texture rate (120.0 GTexel/s). The data indicates that the integrated GPU's fill rate is overwhelmed at higher resolutions, confirming it as the limiting component.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality settings. The following breakdown uses the exact measured average FPS values from the dataset.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: The average FPS is 159. This is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo and shows the game is very playable at this setting.
• Medium: The average FPS is 118. The minimum FPS is 101 and the maximum is 136. This setting offers a smooth experience with a solid margin above 60 FPS.
• High: The average FPS is 102. This is a very good result for a high-quality preset, maintaining a high refresh rate.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 73. This is the most demanding setting at 1080p and still provides a playable experience, though it is a significant step down from the High preset.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: The average FPS is 100. This is still a very playable result, but it is a 37% drop from the 1080p Low result.
• Medium: The average FPS is 75. The minimum FPS is 64 and the maximum is 86. This is a comfortable experience for a 60 Hz monitor.
• High: The average FPS is 64. This is right at the edge of a 60 FPS target and represents the threshold for a smooth experience at this resolution.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 46. This setting is not ideal for a smooth experience, as it drops below the 60 FPS threshold and may feel less fluid.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: The average FPS is 53. This is below the 60 FPS target, indicating that even the lowest settings cannot maintain a smooth frame rate at 4K.
• Medium: The average FPS is 39. The minimum FPS is 33 and the maximum is 45. This is a noticeable drop from the Low setting.
• High: The average FPS is 34. This is a marginal frame rate, which may be acceptable for a slower-paced game but is not ideal.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 24. This is the lowest recorded result and is not a playable frame rate for most users. This setting is only viable for screenshots or very static scenes.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows the best experience is at 1080p with High settings, where the average FPS is 102. For a 60 FPS target, 1440p on High settings is also viable, with an average of 64 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482 is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM. This shows it is only marginally faster than these older parts.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data clearly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The GPU is in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 92nd percentile. The FPS drops significantly with resolution scaling, which is a characteristic of a GPU bottleneck.

*Q: Can this combo run Barony at 4K?*

A: The data shows it can run at 4K, but only at low frame rates. The average FPS is 53 on Low settings, 39 on Medium, 34 on High, and 24 on Ultra. None of these settings achieve a consistent 60 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K on High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 102. At 4K High, the average FPS is 34. This represents a 67% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What is the Ryzen 7 9850X3D's standing compared to other CPUs?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 58386 and is in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M and 0.5% behind the Intel Core i9-14900.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a high-end desktop processor that is not the source of the performance issues in this combo. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It features 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a significant amount for game data. The CPU is built on the Zen 5 architecture and has a TDP of 120 W. Its benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807 and a single-core score of 2228.

The CPU's role in Barony is to feed the GPU with frame data, and it is more than capable of doing so. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 159 FPS, which is a high number that demands a strong CPU. However, the frame rate does not scale with resolution in a way that suggests CPU limitation. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively constant across resolutions. Instead, the FPS drops sharply from 1080p to 4K, which is the classic behavior of a GPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is performing its role effectively; it is the Intel Arc B390 that cannot keep up with the demands of higher resolutions. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking and its proximity to rivals like the Intel Core i9-14900 (0.5% ahead) and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (0.1% behind) confirm it is a top-tier part that is being held back by the integrated GPU.