Barony

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 lands at rank 2789 out of 3717 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 25th percentile of all systems tested for this title. This is a mid-pack result that might surprise given the hardware's specifications, but the data reveals a system that is consistently capable rather than exceptional. The combo sits behind roughly three-quarters of the field, yet the measured frame rates tell a story of a pairing that handles Barony's demands without breaking a sweat at most settings. The ranking suggests that while this configuration is not at the modern, it occupies a solid position where gameplay remains fluid across the board. What is more telling than the raw rank is the distribution of scores among the nearest competitors, which shows the i5-12400F trading blows with a range of other CPUs, indicating that the processor is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The GPU, similarly, holds its own against a varied set of rivals, reinforcing that this combo's position in the rankings stems from balanced performance rather than a single bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2789 out of 3717 places it in the lower half of tested configurations, but this figure requires context. Barony is a roguelike with modest graphical demands, so the ranking reflects how this specific pair of components performs relative to all other CPU-GPU combinations tested on this benchmark database. The data shows that many systems outperform this combo, yet the measured FPS numbers indicate that such rankings do not translate to poor gameplay experiences in this title. The i5-12400F itself holds a percentile of 73 against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms nearly three-quarters of processors in general benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score of 19039 is nearly identical to its closest rivals, with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scoring 19047 and the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056, both within 0.1 percent. The Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X also sit close at 18982 and 18979 respectively, with delta percentages of 0.3. This tight clustering suggests that the CPU's performance is well-understood and consistent, yet in Barony specifically, the combo still lands at a lower rank, implying that other factors such as GPU performance or driver overhead play a role. The Arc B580's percentile of 68 against all GPUs further confirms that the graphics card is above average, yet the combo rank indicates that Barony's workload does not favor this pairing as much as synthetic benchmarks would suggest.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Barony's texture and asset streaming needs. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both set at 2670 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz or 19 Gbps effective, providing consistent performance across the board. With 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, the B580 is a capable mid-range card that excels in compute-heavy workloads, as evidenced by its FP32 throughput of 13.67 TFLOPS and FP16 of 27.34 TFLOPS. In Barony, the GPU's role becomes apparent when examining the measured FPS across settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 277 FPS, which drops to 127 FPS at Ultra, indicating that the GPU is not the primary constraint at lower settings but becomes more significant as graphical fidelity increases. The 12 GB VRAM is never a limiting factor in this game, as even at 4K Ultra the system maintains playable frame rates, suggesting that memory capacity is more than sufficient for Barony's relatively simple art style. The GPU's benchmark scores, including a Passmark G3D score of 15748 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 109672, position it competitively against rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, with delta percentages of -0.2 and 0.6 respectively. This indicates that the B580 is a well-rounded card, but in Barony, its strengths in modern APIs may not be fully utilized given the game's age.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3, which provides ample fast memory for Barony's procedural generation and AI routines. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680, while Geekbench reports 9472 multi-core and 1964 single-core. These numbers indicate that the i5-12400F is capable of handling Barony's CPU-bound tasks, such as pathfinding and world generation, without becoming a bottleneck. In the measured FPS data, the CPU's influence is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not fully taxed. At 1080p Low, the system hits 277 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame output for this game, as increasing resolution to 1440p Low only drops the average to 175 FPS, a significant but not proportional decrease. This pattern suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, while at higher resolutions, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint. The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 19433 and single-thread score of 3481 further confirm its balanced performance, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores nearly identically at 19047, indicating that the i5-12400F is a solid choice for gaming workloads that require both single-core responsiveness and multi-threaded capability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 277 FPS on Low, 206 FPS on Medium, 177 FPS on High, and 127 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting shows a minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS, indicating some variance but overall smooth gameplay. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 175 FPS on Low, 130 FPS on Medium, 112 FPS on High, and 80 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting at 1440p reports a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS, showing that even at this resolution, the system maintains high frame rates. At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding, with averages of 91 FPS on Low, 68 FPS on Medium, 58 FPS on High, and 42 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting at 4K shows a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS, which is still playable but approaches the lower threshold for smooth gameplay. These numbers reveal that the combo is capable of handling Barony at 1080p and 1440p with ease, even on Ultra settings, while 4K requires dropping to Medium or Low for a consistently smooth experience. The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases, with a difference of 150 FPS at 1080p but only 49 FPS at 4K, indicating that the GPU becomes more of a bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K provides insight into which component is limiting performance at each resolution. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 277 at 1080p to 175 at 1440p, a 37 percent reduction, and then to 91 at 4K, a further 48 percent reduction from 1440p. This pattern suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p, as the GPU is not fully utilized, but as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more involved, leading to larger FPS drops. At Ultra settings, the averages are 127 at 1080p, 80 at 1440p, and 42 at 4K, representing a 37 percent drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 48 percent drop from 1440p to 4K. The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that the scaling is resolution-driven rather than setting-driven, meaning that the GPU's rendering load increases proportionally with pixel count. The fact that 4K Ultra still manages 42 FPS average suggests that the Arc B580's 12 GB of VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Barony's demands, but the frame rate is low enough to be noticeable. The data implies that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates even on Ultra, while 4K should be reserved for Medium or Low settings to maintain playability. The scaling behavior also indicates that the i5-12400F is not holding back the GPU at higher resolutions, as the FPS drops are consistent with what would be expected from pure GPU-bound performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Barony with this combo?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 on High settings delivers 112 FPS average, which is smooth, while 1920x1080 on Ultra achieves 127 FPS. Given the FPS drops at 4K, 1440p provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, with the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scoring 23061 (delta -0.2 percent) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scoring 22895 (delta 0.6 percent). This places it in the same performance tier as these cards.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a bottleneck in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo hits 277 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame output for Barony. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, so the CPU is only a bottleneck at low resolutions and settings.

Q: What settings should be used for 4K gameplay?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 68 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS, which is playable. Low settings average 91 FPS for a smoother experience, while High and Ultra drop to 58 and 42 FPS respectively, making Medium the recommended choice for 4K.

Q: How does the combo's rank in Barony compare to its general performance?

A: The combo ranks 2789 out of 3717 in Barony, placing it in the 25th percentile. However, the CPU has a percentile of 73 against all CPUs and the GPU has a percentile of 68 against all GPUs, indicating that the low rank is specific to this game's workload.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at different settings?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p shows a minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS, a spread of 62 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 111 to 150 FPS, a spread of 39 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it is 58 to 78 FPS, a spread of 20 FPS, showing that frame pacing becomes more consistent at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience in Barony, the data suggests that 2560x1440 with the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering 112 FPS average with no reported minimums below playable levels. This resolution provides a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining frame rates well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 127 FPS is also a strong choice for players who prioritize maximum graphical fidelity, as the frame rate remains high enough for responsive play. The Medium preset at 1440p, with an average of 130 FPS and a minimum of 111 FPS, offers a more stable experience with headroom for demanding scenes. For 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended maximum, as it achieves 68 FPS average with a minimum of 58 FPS, which is playable but leaves little margin for drops. Low settings at 4K provide 91 FPS average, which is smoother but sacrifices visual quality. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 42 FPS average, which is below the ideal threshold for a roguelike where quick reactions matter, so it should be avoided. The data indicates that this combo is best utilized at 1440p High or 1080p Ultra, where the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are fully leveraged without pushing the system to its limits.