Barony

FAQ

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

A: This combo ranks 2344 out of 2935 tested combinations in Barony. That places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, meaning a substantial number of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher frame rates in this game.

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

A: The i5-12400F posts an average benchmark score of 19039. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19047 (a 0% delta), while the Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 (-0.1% delta). The Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X score 18982 and 18979 respectively, both showing a 0.3% delta. The CPU sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs.

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

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20534 (0.1% delta), while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (-0.1% delta). The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X trail at 20480 and 20662 respectively.

Q: What is the best measured average frame rate for this combo at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 245 FPS average. This is the highest measured result across all tested resolutions and settings for this pairing.

Q: What is the lowest measured average frame rate for this combo?

A: The lowest average is 37 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the only measured result that falls below 40 FPS, indicating that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration tested.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU have a larger impact on this game's performance?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the more significant factor. The Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth handle the rendering load, while the i5-12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads provide ample processing power. The frame rate scaling across resolutions and settings shows typical GPU-bound behavior, with larger drops at higher resolutions (e.g., from 245 FPS at 1080p Low to 81 FPS at 4K Low).

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is built on the Alder Lake-S architecture, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide the processing foundation for Barony's gameplay logic. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3, which supports efficient data access for the game's roguelike systems.

Synthetic benchmark scores show the CPU's balanced capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12380 multi-core and 1680 single-core. Geekbench results show 9472 multi-core and 1964 single-core scores. The PassMark multi-thread score is 19433, while single-thread scores 3481. These figures indicate a processor that handles both threaded workloads and single-threaded tasks competently, which matters for a roguelike that may have varied processing demands.

The 3DMark results further characterize its scaling: 2-thread score is 1699, 4-thread is 3067, 8-thread is 4779, and max-thread is 5912. The 16-thread score of 5895 shows diminishing returns beyond 8 threads, consistent with 6 physical cores and 12 threads. This scaling pattern suggests Barony's workloads are unlikely to fully utilize all threads, but the 12-thread count ensures headroom for background tasks.

The CPU's 65W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make it a mainstream desktop part. Its position in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs means it outperforms roughly a quarter of the database's processors. The nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core 3 201E — score nearly identically, with deltas under 0.1%. This puts the i5-12400F in a performance tier where minor differences between models do not translate into meaningful gaming variations.

For Barony specifically, the measured FPS results show that the CPU does not bottleneck the system at any tested resolution or settings. Even at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 37 FPS, the constraint appears to be the GPU rather than the processor. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (1680 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures that game logic, AI, and procedural generation tasks are handled without frame pacing issues.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, code-named Battlemage, manufactured on TSMC's 5nm process. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. The GPU operates at a fixed 2500 MHz base and boost clock, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). This configuration delivers 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 360.0 GTexel/s texture fill rate.

Memory capacity is 10 GB of GDDR6 across a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a significant asset for Barony, as the game's roguelike nature may involve large procedurally generated levels that benefit from ample VRAM. The 18 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6 make the GPU feature-complete for modern API usage.

Synthetic GPU benchmarks show the Arc B570's capabilities: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 2649, Geekbench OpenCL scores 83514, and Geekbench Vulkan scores 96844. PassMark results include a G3D score of 14195 and GPU compute of 7281. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking places it above a third of the database's GPUs, with the nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at a 0.1% delta.

The measured FPS in Barony demonstrates clear GPU-bound behavior. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 245 FPS average. Moving to Medium yields 182 FPS, High drops to 156 FPS, and Ultra settles at 112 FPS. This progression shows the GPU's scaling across quality presets. At 2560x1440, the same pattern appears: Low delivers 154 FPS, Medium 115 FPS, High 99 FPS, and Ultra 71 FPS. At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens: Low produces 81 FPS, Medium 60 FPS, High 52 FPS, and Ultra 37 FPS.

The 10 GB VRAM capacity proves sufficient across all tested settings, as no out-of-memory issues are indicated by the data. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth supports texture streaming and asset loading at all resolutions. The GPU's 150W TDP and single 8-pin power connector suggest a power-efficient design that delivers solid performance per watt in this roguelike.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2344 out of 2935 tested combos in Barony. This places it in the 79.9th percentile of tested combinations, meaning roughly 20% of all tested combos perform worse. However, it also means about 80% of tested pairings deliver higher frame rates in this game.

This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier position (65th percentile) combined with the CPU's stronger standing (73rd percentile). The i5-12400F is clearly not the limiting factor; its benchmark scores place it well above average. The Arc B570, while competent, sits in a lower percentile, and this is what drags the combo's overall rank down.

The CPU's nearest rivals show negligible performance differences: the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (0% delta), Intel Core 3 201E (-0.1%), Intel Core i5-1335U (0.3%), and AMD EPYC 7773X (0.3%) all score within a fraction of a percent. This means swapping the CPU for any of these would produce virtually identical gaming results. The GPU's rivals similarly show tight clustering: the RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% delta), Arc A750 (-0.1%), Quadro M4000M (0.4%), and Radeon R9 M390X (-0.5%) all bracket the Arc B570's performance.

The combo's rank of 2344 indicates that while this pairing is functional and playable, it is not optimized for maximum frame rates in Barony. The data shows a capable mid-range system that delivers playable performance at most settings, but it will not compete with high-end combos that occupy the top ranks. For a roguelike game, where frame rates above 60 FPS are generally sufficient, this ranking is acceptable but not exceptional.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its strongest performance. Low settings produce 245 FPS average, which is the highest measured result for this pairing. Medium settings yield 182 FPS average with a minimum of 155 FPS and maximum of 209 FPS. High settings deliver 156 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 112 FPS average. All 1080p results exceed 100 FPS, indicating smooth gameplay even at the highest quality preset.

At 2560x1440, performance remains robust but shows a clear step down. Low settings average 154 FPS, Medium settings average 115 FPS with a range of 98-132 FPS, High settings average 99 FPS, and Ultra settings average 71 FPS. The 1440p results stay above 70 FPS across all settings, which is adequate for most displays.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low settings average 81 FPS, Medium settings average 60 FPS with a range of 51-69 FPS, High settings average 52 FPS, and Ultra settings average 37 FPS. Only the Low and Medium presets maintain 60 FPS or higher at 4K. The Ultra preset's 37 FPS average would be noticeable to most players.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent: each doubling of pixel count (1080p to 1440p to 4K) reduces frame rates by roughly 35-40% at the same settings. This linear scaling indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's performance remains constant regardless of resolution. The Medium settings at each resolution include min/max FPS data, showing the frame time variance: at 1080p Medium, the range is 155-209 FPS (a 54 FPS spread); at 1440p Medium, 98-132 FPS (34 FPS spread); and at 4K Medium, 51-69 FPS (18 FPS spread). This narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests more consistent frame pacing under heavier GPU load.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080 displays, the Ultra preset at 112 FPS average is the recommended choice. This setting provides the highest visual quality while maintaining frame rates well above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. The 245 FPS Low preset offers no practical benefit unless the user has a very high refresh rate monitor (240Hz or above), but the visual quality sacrifice is substantial.

At 2560x1440, the High preset provides the best balance. At 99 FPS average, it stays above 90 FPS for responsive gameplay while delivering improved visuals over Medium. The Ultra preset at 71 FPS is also viable for players prioritizing visual fidelity, as it remains above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 115 FPS is excessive for most 1440p monitors (typically 60-144Hz), and Low at 154 FPS offers diminishing returns.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. At 60 FPS average (with a 51-69 FPS range), it hits the 60 FPS target for most 4K displays while providing acceptable visual quality. The High preset at 52 FPS is playable but may show visible frame pacing issues during intense scenes. The Ultra preset at 37 FPS falls below the 40 FPS threshold and should be avoided for comfortable gameplay. The Low preset at 81 FPS, while fast, sacrifices too much visual detail for a roguelike where readability of the game state is important.

Overall, the data suggests this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the Ultra preset at 1080p or High preset at 1440p providing the optimal experience. At 4K, players should accept Medium settings to maintain playable frame rates. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for all tested settings, and the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures texture loading is not a bottleneck. The i5-12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads provide ample CPU headroom, as evidenced by the consistent scaling across resolutions.