Barony

Barony, a roguelike released in 2015, is not a typical graphics showcase, yet the measured frame rates for this particular mobile platform—the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the AMD Radeon 760M—reveal a clear performance ceiling. The data places this combination near the very bottom of the tested combos, and the numbers across resolutions and settings tell a consistent story of a system that is heavily constrained by its integrated graphics solution.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database places this specific configuration at rank 3706 out of 3717 tested combos for Barony. This is a striking result, placing it in the bottom 0.3% of all tested combinations. The data indicates that nearly every other hardware pairing tested for this game delivers higher average frame rates. This ranking is not a commentary on the game itself—a roguelike with modest graphical demands—but rather a clear signal that the combination of the Core Ultra 7 155H and the Radeon 760M is fundamentally mismatched for achieving smooth performance at higher settings, even in a game from 2015. The percentile data for the individual components reinforces this: the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU languishes at the 35th percentile among all GPUs. This massive gap between the processor’s relative strength and the graphics processor’s relative weakness is the defining characteristic of this setup.

Looking at the GPU’s nearest rivals, the Radeon 760M posts an average benchmark score of 6019, placing it within 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (score 6001) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (score 6000). It is also 0.4% behind the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server (score 5996) and 0.5% behind the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 (score 6049). These deltas are all under a single percentage point, meaning the 760M’s raw compute capability is essentially on par with these discrete GPUs from previous generations. However, the 760M is an integrated processor, sharing system memory and power constraints, which likely explains why its performance in an actual game like Barony translates to such a low overall combo ranking. The CPU’s nearest rivals show a similar tight grouping, with the Core Ultra 7 155H’s average score of 32697 sitting within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (32750). The processor is competitive with these parts in synthetic benchmarks, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck in gaming workloads.

The combination’s rank of 3706 out of 3717 means that only 11 tested combos performed worse. In practical terms, the data suggests that for Barony, this platform will struggle to provide a consistently playable experience at higher resolutions and quality presets. The ranking is a holistic measure, but the individual FPS measurements break down exactly where the performance goes.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a high-end mobile processor, as reflected in its 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 15028 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1743 in single-core, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3468. These numbers indicate a very capable CPU for general productivity and lightly-threaded tasks.

However, in Barony, the CPU’s role appears secondary. The game’s genre, roguelike, often relies more on procedural generation and game logic than on massive multi-threaded rendering tasks. The CPU’s 16 cores and 22 threads provide ample headroom for such computational work. The Passmark physics score of 1727 and the floating-point math score of 63703 suggest that the CPU can handle the game’s simulation and logic without breaking a sweat. The data implies that the Core Ultra 7 155H is not the limiting factor in this combo. Even at 1080p with Low settings, where the system achieves 98 FPS, the CPU is likely not at maximum utilization. The bottleneck is elsewhere.

The processor’s memory bandwidth is listed at 89.6 GB/s with a dual-channel memory bus. For an integrated GPU that relies on system memory, this bandwidth is crucial, but it is still a fraction of what a dedicated graphics card with its own VRAM would have. The CPU’s performance is more than adequate for this game, but its architecture is designed to work with a discrete GPU for gaming. The fact that this combo ranks so low despite having a top-tier CPU reflects the fact that the graphics processor is dragging the entire system down. The CPU is performing its role, but the GPU cannot keep up with the demands of even a modest game at higher settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output pipelines. The boost clock is rated at 2599 MHz, with a base clock of 800 MHz. It has 8 ray tracing cores. The GPU’s theoretical performance is listed at 5.323 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The memory is system shared, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and its bandwidth is system dependent.

This GPU sits at the 35th percentile among all GPUs, which is low. Its Passmark G3D score is 5310, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is a mere 400. These are modest figures, but the real issue is the memory architecture. With no dedicated VRAM, the 760M must access system memory for all frame buffer operations, which introduces latency and consumes bandwidth that the CPU also needs. The data shows this clearly in Barony. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is stark: 98 FPS versus 45 FPS. This 53 FPS drop is a direct result of the GPU being overwhelmed by increased shading, texture detail, and post-processing effects. The GPU’s 16 ROPs are likely the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as pixel fill rate becomes a bottleneck.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are all discrete cards, including the RX 6400 and GTX 770M. While the 760M’s average benchmark score is within 0.5% of these, its actual gaming performance is likely worse due to thermal and power constraints of being integrated into the CPU package, which has a 15 W TDP for the GPU portion. The data for Barony shows that the GPU is the primary constraint. At 4K Ultra, the system only manages 15 FPS, which is unplayable. Even at 1440p High, it only hits 39 FPS. The GPU is simply not powerful enough to drive a 3840x2160 resolution at high quality settings for this game, despite the game’s age. The 760M’s performance is the single most important factor in this combo’s low ranking.

FAQ

Q: Why is this combo ranked so low (3706 out of 3717) for Barony?

A: The ranking is based on measured frame rates across all tested combinations. The data shows that the AMD Radeon 760M integrated GPU is the bottleneck. While the CPU is strong (83rd percentile), the GPU is weak (35th percentile), and the combination’s overall performance in Barony is near the bottom.

Q: What is the best FPS this combo can achieve in Barony?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 98, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration that breaks the 90 FPS mark. At 1080p Medium, it drops to 73 FPS, and at 1080p High, it is 62 FPS.

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

A: The Radeon 760M has an average benchmark score of 6019. It is within 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (6001) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (6000), and within 0.5% of the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 (6049). This means its raw compute is similar to those older discrete cards, but it still struggles in Barony due to being an integrated solution.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H a good CPU for gaming?

A: The CPU itself is very capable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and a single-core score of 1743. Its 83rd percentile ranking indicates it is stronger than most CPUs. However, in this combo, its performance in Barony is limited by the GPU, so the CPU’s potential is not fully realized in gaming scenarios.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 15, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. The minimum FPS for the 4K Medium preset is 20 FPS, while the 1440p Medium preset has a minimum of 39 FPS and the 1080p Medium preset has a minimum of 62 FPS.

Q: Does the game run better at lower resolutions?

A: Yes, the data shows a clear trend. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 98, which is 3x higher than the 32 FPS at 4K Low. The scaling is not linear, but dropping the resolution from 4K to 1080p yields significant performance gains across all settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Barony shows a dramatic impact from resolution scaling. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 98 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low, the FPS drops to 62, a 37% decrease. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the FPS falls to 32, which is a 67% decrease from the 1080p figure. This pattern is consistent across all quality presets. For High settings, the FPS goes from 62 at 1080p, to 39 at 1440p, and finally to 21 at 4K. The Medium preset shows 73 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 45 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 28 FPS at 1440p, and a mere 15 FPS at 4K.

This scaling pattern is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound system. As the resolution increases, the number of pixels that the GPU must process grows exponentially. The Radeon 760M’s 16 ROPs and limited memory bandwidth become increasingly strained. The fact that the FPS nearly halves when going from 1080p to 1440p, and then halves again from 1440p to 4K, suggests that the GPU’s pixel fill rate is the primary limiting factor. The CPU is not the bottleneck here, as its performance would not degrade so significantly with resolution changes. The data implies that for this combo, 1080p is the only viable resolution for smooth gameplay, and even then, only at lower settings. The drop from 98 FPS at 1080p Low to 32 FPS at 4K Low is a 66 FPS difference, which is a massive loss of performance that cannot be attributed to anything other than the GPU’s inability to handle higher pixel counts. The system is clearly designed for 1080p gaming at best, and the resolution scaling data confirms this.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured frame rates, the recommended settings for this combo depend entirely on the user’s target resolution and desired smoothness. For 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 98 FPS, which is excellent for a game like Barony. The Medium preset still provides a very playable 73 FPS, with minimum FPS of 62, ensuring that even during complex scenes, the frame rate stays above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at 1080p yield 62 FPS, which is acceptable, but the minimum FPS is not listed, so there is a risk of occasional dips below 60. Ultra at 1080p drops to 45 FPS, which is noticeably less smooth. Therefore, for 1080p, the Medium preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance, offering a 73 FPS average with a comfortable minimum of 62 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. The Low preset achieves 62 FPS, which is playable. The Medium preset drops to 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS, which may be too inconsistent for some players. High settings at 1440p yield 39 FPS, and Ultra is only 28 FPS. For a roguelike where reaction time matters, the Low preset at 1440p is the only option that consistently stays above 60 FPS. The data suggests that 1440p is achievable, but only with reduced visual fidelity. For 3840x2160, the results are poor across the board. The Low preset manages 32 FPS, Medium is 24 FPS, High is 21 FPS, and Ultra is 15 FPS. None of these are playable for a game requiring quick decisions. Therefore, 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Barony.

The best overall experience, based on the data, is 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This configuration provides a high average FPS of 73, a minimum FPS of 62, and a maximum of 84, ensuring a smooth and consistent experience. It offers a balance between visual fidelity and performance that is not achievable at higher resolutions or quality presets. If a higher frame rate is desired, the Low preset at 1080p provides 98 FPS, but the visual downgrade may not be worth it. The Medium preset at 1080p is the sweet spot, as it is the highest settings level where the minimum FPS stays above 60.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Barony is as follows, organized by resolution and settings:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 98 FPS
• Medium: Average 73 FPS, Minimum 62 FPS, Maximum 84 FPS
• High: Average 62 FPS
• Ultra: Average 45 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 62 FPS
• Medium: Average 46 FPS, Minimum 39 FPS, Maximum 53 FPS
• High: Average 39 FPS
• Ultra: Average 28 FPS

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 32 FPS
• Medium: Average 24 FPS, Minimum 20 FPS, Maximum 28 FPS
• High: Average 21 FPS
• Ultra: Average 15 FPS

These numbers show a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, the system can handle all presets above 45 FPS, with Low and Medium providing the most comfortable margins. At 1440p, only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS, while Medium and High dip into the 30s and 40s. At 4K, no preset reaches even 35 FPS, making it unsuitable for gameplay. The minimum FPS data, only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution, further illustrates the performance drop. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 62 FPS, which is solid. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 39 FPS, indicating potential stutter. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 20 FPS, which is unplayable. The maximum FPS values follow a similar trend, with 1080p Medium reaching 84 FPS, 1440p Medium reaching 53 FPS, and 4K Medium reaching only 28 FPS. The data is consistent and leaves little room for interpretation: this combo is best used at 1080p with medium or low settings, and its performance degrades rapidly as resolution increases.