Barony

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile delivers a performance profile that is heavily skewed by the game’s low system requirements. Barony, a roguelike from 2015, runs on modest hardware, and this combo produces triple-digit frame rates at nearly every tested setting. The benchmark data reveals a configuration that is effectively CPU-limited at lower resolutions and GPU-bound only at 4K Ultra settings. Here is the breakdown of what the measured results mean for you.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate is 64 FPS on High settings and 74 FPS on Medium. Even at Ultra, the average remains playable at 46 FPS. For a smooth 4K experience, Medium settings deliver 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution to use for the highest frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high. Low settings hit 303 FPS average, Medium 225 FPS, High 193 FPS, and Ultra 139 FPS. This is the resolution to choose if you want a very fast, responsive experience.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there between 1080p and 1440p?

A: The drop is moderate. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 193 at 1920x1080 to 122 at 2560x1440, which is a 37% reduction. At Low settings, the drop is from 303 FPS to 191 FPS, a 37% reduction as well.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 191 FPS, while Ultra settings average 87 FPS. The Ultra preset is roughly 54% slower than Low, but still remains well above 60 FPS.

Q: Are there any frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: Only at 4K Ultra settings, which has an average of 46 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum measured frame rate is 63 FPS. All other tested settings at 1440p and 1080p have averages above 87 FPS, with the 1440p Medium minimum at 121 FPS and the 1080p Medium minimum at 191 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 1, based on the Meteor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The CPU is built on a 7 nm process and has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a mobile chip, and its performance in this game is more than sufficient.

In this game, the CPU’s role is not a bottleneck. The measured frame rates are high, but the data suggests that the game's performance is not heavily dependent on the CPU's core count. The 16 cores and 22 threads are far more than what a roguelike from 2015 typically requires. The CPU's single-core performance, as shown in Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1743, is strong, but the game’s engine likely uses only a few threads. This means that the 155H will be idling most of its cores, and the performance will be dictated by the game's main thread.

The CPU’s boost clock of 4.80 GHz is a key factor. It allows the processor to quickly handle any game logic, pathfinding, or procedural generation that Barony requires. However, these tasks are likely light and infrequent, so the processor will not be under sustained load. The data shows that the frame rates are more dependent on the GPU and the resolution/settings, which means the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile features the AD107 chip on the 5nm TSMC process. It has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines. The GPU is equipped with 24 ray tracing cores and 96 Tensor cores, but those are not used in a game like Barony. The GPU has a base clock of 1545 MHz, a boost clock of 1890 MHz, and a memory clock of 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s.

The GPU's role is to handle the game's rendering. At 4K, the GPU is the primary driver of performance. The data shows a clear scaling pattern. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops from 100 FPS on Low to 46 FPS on Ultra. This suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at the highest resolution. At 1080p, the GPU is less of a bottleneck, with Low settings hitting 303 FPS and Ultra hitting 139 FPS.

The GPU’s memory capacity of 8 GB is not a concern for this game, as Barony’s textures and assets are small. The data shows no signs of memory-related performance drops. The GPU’s compute capabilities, which are strong for other games, are not fully utilized here. The frame rates are high across the board, indicating the GPU is rendering the game with relative ease, even at 4K High settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile ranks at 2263 out of 3717 tested combos for Barony. This places it in the 39th percentile of all combos, meaning it outperforms 39% of the tested configurations. This is a surprising rank, given the high frame rates, but it reflects the fact that many other combos with more powerful CPUs or GPUs can achieve even higher frame rates, especially at 1080p.

The data shows that the RTX 4060 Mobile is a mid-range GPU. Its Passmark G3D score of 17469 puts it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which scores 22895 (0.7% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which scores 22549 (0.8% lower). The RTX 4060 Mobile is also close to the Intel Arc B580, which scores 23021 (1.3% higher). In terms of GPU compute, the 4060 Mobile scores 6816.

The CPU is also a mid-range performer. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has a Passmark multithreaded score of 24873 and a single-thread score of 3468. Its average benchmark score of 32697 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662), AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (32750), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812), all with delta percentages of less than 0.5%. The CPU performance is solid, but it is not a high-end part.

The rank of 2263 out of 3717 suggests that this combo is not a top-tier performer for Barony. The game is playable at high frame rates, but there are many other combos that can achieve higher averages, especially at 1080p. The data shows that the GPU is more of a limiting factor than the CPU, as frame rates scale more with resolution than with the CPU's capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the best settings for this combo. The goal is to achieve a high, stable frame rate with no drops below a playable level. For a roguelike, a frame rate of 60 FPS or higher is ideal, but the game is not a fast-paced shooter, so higher is better for smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the High settings provide an average of 193 FPS, which is more than enough. The Medium settings average 225 FPS with a minimum of 191 FPS, making it the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra settings also run well at 139 FPS, but the extra visual fidelity is not worth the 45% performance drop from Medium.

At 2560x1440, the High settings offer 122 FPS, and Medium settings offer 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS. This is the sweet spot for 1440p, as it is well above 60 FPS and provides good visuals. Ultra at 87 FPS is still playable, but the Medium preset is the best choice for a balance of speed and image quality.

At 3840x2160, the performance is lower. Medium settings average 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS, which is a good target for 4K. High settings at 64 FPS are also acceptable, but the Medium preset provides a better framerate margin, especially during scenes. Low settings at 100 FPS are the fastest, but the visual quality is noticeably reduced. The Ultra preset at 46 FPS is playable but not ideal for a smooth experience.

Overall, the Medium preset is the best choice for a good experience across all resolutions. It offers a high frame rate with visual quality that is improved over Low. At 1080p and 1440p, you can even use High settings without issue. The data clearly shows that the RTX is overkill for this game, and the Medium preset is the sweet spot.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Here is the full breakdown of the measured frame rates for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile in Barony.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: The average frame rate is 303 FPS. This is the absolute highest average measured, with no minimum or maximum provided.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 225 FPS, with a minimum of 191 FPS and a maximum of 259 FPS. This is the best preset for a high refresh rate monitor.
• High: The average frame rate is 193 FPS. This is still a very high frame rate, and it is suitable for any display.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 139 FPS. This is a strong result, but it is 28% lower than the High setting.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: The average frame rate is 191 FPS. This is a very high frame rate for 1440p.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 142 FPS, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS. This is the best setting for a balance of image quality and speed.
• High: The average frame rate is 122 FPS. This is still a very good frame rate, and it is the recommended setting for a high refresh rate 1440p monitor.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 87 FPS. This is a solid frame rate, but it is 29% lower than High and 39% lower than Medium.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: The average frame rate is 100 FPS. This is a very high frame rate for 4K, showing the game is not overly demanding.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS. This is the best setting for 4K, as it is the only one that guarantees a frame rate above 60 FPS.
• High: The average frame rate is 64 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for 4K, but it does not have the headroom of the Medium setting.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 46 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target, and it is not recommended for a smooth experience.

The data shows a clear pattern of scaling. At 1080p, the GPU is not a bottleneck, and the frame rates are very high. At 1440p, the frame rates are still high, with Medium being the best balance. At 4K, the GPU starts to become a limiting factor, and the Medium setting is the best choice to maintain a stable 60 FPS or higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and RTX 4060 Mobile combo is a powerful configuration, but the data shows that for Barony, the Ultra preset is not worth the performance hit at any resolution.