Barony

# FAQ

Q: What is the measured performance of the Intel Core i5-12400 + Intel Arc B570 combo in Barony?

A: The combo produces playable frame rates across all tested settings at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring lower settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS reaches 245, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 37 FPS. The combo ranks 2344 out of 2935 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12400 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697), 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730), and 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811). It sits 0.9% above the Intel Core i3-14100F (18519). The CPU ranks in the 72nd percentile among all tested CPUs.

Q: What are the key specifications of the Intel Arc B570 GPU?

A: The Arc B570 features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. It has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, 80 ROPs, and 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). Its FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS.

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

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. It is 0.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), 0.1% below the Intel Arc A750 (20582), 0.4% above the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), and 0.5% below the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662). The GPU ranks in the 65th percentile among all tested GPUs.

Q: Does the measured FPS data include minimum and maximum frame rates?

A: Only the Medium settings rows include both minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the range is 155 to 209 FPS with an average of 182. At 1440p Medium, the range is 98 to 132 FPS with an average of 115. At 4K Medium, the range is 51 to 69 FPS with an average of 60. All other settings rows report only average FPS.

Q: Is the performance data in this database measured or estimated?

A: The data is marked as "dataIsMeasured": true, indicating that the FPS figures come from actual testing rather than estimation. The CPU and GPU benchmark scores also represent collected results rather than projections.

# GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary driver of Barony's frame output in this combination, and its specifications explain the scaling patterns observed across resolutions. The GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for a roguelike title, which typically does not demand extensive texture memory. The 160-bit memory bus, while narrower than some competing designs, still delivers sufficient throughput for the game's rendering workload.

The Arc B570's clock behavior is straightforward: both base and boost clocks are listed at 2500 MHz, meaning the GPU operates at a constant frequency under load. Memory runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective transfer rate, which is modest by current standards but adequate for Barony's visual complexity. The GPU's compute resources include 2304 shading units and 144 TMUs, producing a texture fill rate of 360.0 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s. These figures determine how quickly the GPU can process the game's geometric and texture data.

The 18 ray tracing cores and 12 Ultimate DirectX support suggest the GPU is prepared for modern rendering features, though Barony's roguelike presentation likely does not heavily exercise ray tracing. The FP32 throughput of 11.52 TFLOPS places this GPU in the mid-range segment, which aligns with the observed frame rates. At 1080p, the GPU delivers high triple-digit averages, indicating that the rendering workload is well within its capabilities. At 4K, however, the same GPU struggles to maintain smooth performance at higher settings, confirming that pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor.

The GPU's position relative to its nearest rivals contextualizes its performance. With an average benchmark score of 20556, it essentially trades blows with the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and Arc A750 (20582), while outperforming the Quadro M4000M (20480) and slightly trailing the R9 M390X (20662). These marginal differences of less than 1% suggest that in synthetic workloads, the Arc B570 is a mid-pack performer. In Barony specifically, the measured FPS shows that the GPU can handle 1080p and 1440p easily, with 4K requiring careful settings selection.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals distinct scaling patterns as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, providing insight into which component limits performance at each step. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 245 FPS at 1080p to 154 FPS at 1440p, then to 81 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 47% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, suggesting that the GPU's pixel throughput increasingly becomes the bottleneck as resolution climbs.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues. The average FPS falls from 182 at 1080p to 115 at 1440p (a 37% drop), then to 60 at 4K (a 48% drop from 1440p). The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 155, at 1440p Medium is 98, and at 4K Medium is 51. The maximum FPS figures show similar scaling: 209 at 1080p, 132 at 1440p, and 69 at 4K. These ranges indicate that even the most favorable frames at 4K Medium barely reach what would be acceptable at 1080p.

High settings show a steeper decline. At 1080p, the average is 156 FPS. This drops to 99 FPS at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 52 FPS at 4K (a 47% reduction from 1440p). The percentage drops are consistent with the lower settings, indicating that the rendering resolution, not the quality preset, is the primary driver of performance loss. Ultra settings follow the same trend: 112 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p (37% drop), and 37 FPS at 4K (48% drop from 1440p).

The consistency of these percentage drops across all four settings presets strongly suggests that the GPU is the limiting component throughout. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the scaling from 1080p to 4K would be less severe because higher resolutions shift more work onto the GPU. The nearly uniform 37-37-48% pattern across settings indicates that pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are the dominant constraints. The 4K step is particularly punishing, with the average FPS roughly halving from 1440p regardless of quality preset.

This scaling behavior means that users targeting 4K must accept significant compromises. Even at Low settings, 4K delivers only 81 FPS, which is below the 1080p Ultra result of 112 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, offering 99-154 FPS across settings, while 1080p provides headroom for high refresh rate displays with 112-245 FPS depending on quality.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data allows for clear settings guidance based on resolution targets. At 1080p, all settings presets deliver playable frame rates, but the optimal choice depends on whether the user prioritizes visual fidelity or maximum smoothness. Ultra settings produce 112 FPS average, which is sufficient for standard 60 Hz displays and most 120 Hz panels. High settings increase this to 156 FPS, while Medium reaches 182 FPS. Low settings push to 245 FPS, which would benefit high refresh rate monitors but sacrifices visual quality.

For 1440p, the recommendations shift. Ultra settings deliver 71 FPS average, which is borderline for smooth gameplay on 60 Hz displays but acceptable. High settings improve this to 99 FPS, providing comfortable headroom above 60 FPS. Medium settings reach 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS, making this the best balance of quality and performance at this resolution. Low settings hit 154 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most 1440p monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p is the strongest recommendation because it maintains an average above 100 FPS while keeping the minimum above 90 FPS.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. Ultra settings produce only 37 FPS average, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. High settings reach 52 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Medium settings deliver 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 FPS, making this the minimum viable preset for 4K gaming. Low settings improve to 81 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For 4K users, Low settings are recommended for consistent performance, with Medium as an acceptable alternative if visual quality is prioritized over frame rate stability.

The data also shows that the difference between High and Medium settings is relatively small at each resolution. At 1080p, High delivers 156 FPS versus 182 FPS for Medium, a 26 FPS gap. At 1440p, the gap is 16 FPS (99 vs 115). At 4K, the gap is 8 FPS (52 vs 60). This suggests that Medium settings offer nearly the same visual experience as High but with measurably better performance, making it the pragmatic choice for most users.

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2344 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking puts it in the lower tier of the database, but the context matters: the rank reflects all combinations tested, including those with far more powerful CPUs and GPUs. The data indicates that this combo is positioned as a mid-range to entry-level gaming system for this particular title.

The CPU's individual ranking is notably stronger than the combo's overall position. The i5-12400 sits in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests are the EPYC 7643 (18697, -0.1%), Core i7-1355U (18730, -0.3%), Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811, -0.7%), and Core i3-14100F (18519, +0.9%). These margins are all within 1%, indicating that the CPU is competitive with a broad range of processors.

The GPU's individual ranking is lower than the CPU's. The Arc B570 sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals are the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, +0.1%), Arc A750 (20582, -0.1%), Quadro M4000M (20480, +0.4%), and R9 M390X (20662, -0.5%). Again, all deltas are under 1%, showing that the GPU is closely matched with several competing products.

The gap between the CPU's 72nd percentile and the GPU's 65th percentile suggests that the GPU is the weaker component in this pairing. In Barony, where the scaling analysis indicates GPU-bound performance, this imbalance manifests as lower frame rates than the CPU alone might suggest. If the combo had paired the i5-12400 with a stronger GPU, the rank would likely improve. Conversely, the GPU's performance is not being held back by the CPU, as evidenced by the consistent resolution scaling patterns.

The rank of 2344 out of 2935 means that approximately 591 combos perform worse in Barony, while roughly 2343 perform better. This places the combo in the bottom quarter of tested systems, which is consistent with the mid-range positioning of its components. For users with this hardware, the measured FPS data provides realistic expectations: smooth 1080p and 1440p gaming is achievable, but 4K requires significant settings compromises.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo spans three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results show strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 245 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 182 FPS, with a minimum of 155 FPS and a maximum of 209 FPS. High settings deliver an average of 156 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 112 FPS. The 1080p results demonstrate that this combo can handle high refresh rate gaming at standard Full HD resolution, with even Ultra settings clearing the 100 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains solid but shows expected reductions. Low settings average 154 FPS. Medium settings average 115 FPS, with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 132 FPS. High settings average 99 FPS. Ultra settings average 71 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that this combo is well-suited for 1440p gaming, particularly at Medium and High settings where the average exceeds 95 FPS. The Ultra preset at 71 FPS is still playable but approaches the lower boundary for demanding users.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings average 81 FPS. Medium settings average 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. High settings average 52 FPS. Ultra settings average 37 FPS. The 4K results show that only Low and Medium settings provide acceptable performance, with High and Ultra falling below the ideal smoothness threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 51 FPS indicates occasional frame dips below 60 FPS, while the Low preset's 81 FPS average provides a more consistent experience.

Comparing the same settings across resolutions reveals the scaling penalties. For Low settings, the progression is 245 (1080p) → 154 (1440p) → 81 (4K). For Medium, it is 182 → 115 → 60. For High, it is 156 → 99 → 52. For Ultra, it is 112 → 71 → 37. The percentage drops from 1080p to 1440p are remarkably consistent: 37% for Low, 37% for Medium, 37% for High, and 37% for Ultra. The drops from 1440p to 4K are also consistent: 47% for Low, 48% for Medium, 47% for High, and 48% for Ultra. This uniformity confirms that resolution, not settings, is the dominant factor in frame rate variation.

The minimum and maximum FPS data for Medium settings provides additional insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the range spans 155 to 209 FPS, a spread of 54 FPS around the 182 average. At 1440p, the range spans 98 to 132 FPS, a spread of 34 FPS around the 115 average. At 4K, the range spans 51 to 69 FPS, a spread of 18 FPS around the 60 average. The narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates that frame pacing becomes more consistent as the GPU approaches its throughput limits, likely because the workload saturates the hardware more evenly.

For users with variable refresh rate displays, the 1440p Medium preset offers the best combination of high average FPS (115) and a minimum (98 FPS) that stays comfortably above common refresh rate thresholds. At 4K, the Low preset is the only option that maintains an average above 75 FPS, while Medium is acceptable for users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate headroom. The Ultra presets at 1440p and 4K are only suitable for users who accept sub-75 FPS performance.