Barony

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers exceptional performance in Barony, with the data showing a configuration that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but capable of exploiting the CPU's strength at 1080p. The measured FPS across all settings and resolutions indicates that this combo ranks in the 74th percentile of tested systems, making it a formidable choice for this roguelike title.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data for Barony reveals a clear hierarchy of performance across the four tested presets, with the most balanced experience found at the High setting. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 295 FPS average, which is 84 FPS higher than Ultra but 48 FPS lower than Medium. However, the jump from High to Medium yields a 48 FPS increase (from 295 to 343 FPS), while the jump from High to Ultra costs 84 FPS (from 295 down to 211 FPS). This suggests that High offers the best compromise between visual fidelity and frame rate headroom.

At 2560x1440, the High preset maintains 186 FPS average, which remains well above the 144Hz refresh rate threshold that many displays target. The Medium preset at this resolution produces 217 FPS, while Ultra drops to 133 FPS. The data indicates that High is the sweet spot here, as the 31 FPS gain from moving to Medium is marginal in real-world terms, but the 53 FPS loss from moving to Ultra is substantial.

At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves 97 FPS average, which is still playable for most users. The Medium preset at 4K yields 113 FPS, while Ultra falls to 70 FPS. Interestingly, the Low preset at 4K produces 152 FPS, which is 55 FPS higher than High. This wide spread between settings at 4K suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, and users with 4K displays should prioritize High or Medium over Ultra to maintain smooth gameplay.

The data shows that the Low preset at 1080p produces 462 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. This indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions, and the RTX 5080 is capable of pushing extreme frame rates when graphical settings are reduced. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, the Low preset at 1080p is the optimal choice, but for general gameplay, High provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this configuration, and the data shows its influence growing as resolution increases. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than adequate for Barony, which is not a memory-intensive title based on the measured results. The GPU's 10752 shading units and 112 ROPs contribute to its raw rasterization power, which is evident in the high frame rates across all settings.

The clock speeds of the RTX 5080, with a base of 2295 MHz and a boost of 2617 MHz, are relatively high for a modern GPU. The data shows that these clocks translate directly into performance, as the GPU is able to maintain high frame rates even at 4K resolution. The 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is a theoretical peak, but the measured results indicate that the GPU is being utilized effectively in Barony.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 87 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56083, places it in the upper echelon of graphics cards. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S, which scores 55757 (0.6% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, which scores 55698 (0.7% lower). The RTX 5080 outperforms these competitors, and this advantage is reflected in the measured FPS in Barony, where the GPU is able to drive high frame rates even at 4K Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern of frame rate scaling as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 295 at 1080p to 186 at 1440p, a decrease of 109 FPS (37%). Moving from 1440p to 4K, the average FPS drops from 186 to 97, a decrease of 89 FPS (48%). This non-linear scaling indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count rises, with the 4K resolution requiring significantly more graphics processing power.

At Medium settings, the scaling follows a similar pattern: 343 FPS at 1080p, 217 FPS at 1440p, and 113 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 37% from 1080p to 1440p and 48% from 1440p to 4K, which mirrors the High preset scaling. At Low settings, the frame rates are 462 FPS at 1080p, 291 FPS at 1440p, and 152 FPS at 4K, representing drops of 37% and 48% respectively. This consistent scaling pattern across all settings suggests that the limiting component is the GPU, as the CPU's performance does not change with resolution.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 211 FPS at 1080p, 133 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 78 FPS (37%), and from 1440p to 4K is 63 FPS (47%). The fact that the scaling percentages are nearly identical across all four presets indicates that Barony's engine scales predictably with resolution, and the RTX 5080's performance characteristics are consistent across different graphical loads. The data shows that this combo is GPU-bound at all resolutions, with the CPU providing more than enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a wide range of performance across the four settings. The Low preset achieves 462 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. The Medium preset delivers 343 FPS average with a minimum of 292 FPS and a maximum of 395 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but overall excellent performance. The High preset produces 295 FPS average, while the Ultra preset drops to 211 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 251 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of graphical settings on performance.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. The Low preset achieves 291 FPS average, which is still exceptionally high. The Medium preset delivers 217 FPS average with a minimum of 184 FPS and a maximum of 249 FPS, showing that even the minimum frame rate remains well above playable thresholds. The High preset produces 186 FPS average, while the Ultra preset drops to 133 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 158 FPS, which is narrower than at 1080p but still significant.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops further but remains respectable. The Low preset achieves 152 FPS average, which is still suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming. The Medium preset delivers 113 FPS average with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS, indicating that even the minimum frame rate stays above 60 FPS. The High preset produces 97 FPS average, while the Ultra preset drops to 70 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 82 FPS, showing that the GPU's performance ceiling is being approached at this resolution.

The data shows that the Medium preset consistently provides the most stable frame rates, as it is the only setting with measured minimum and maximum values across all three resolutions. The minimum FPS values at Medium are 292 FPS at 1080p, 184 FPS at 1440p, and 96 FPS at 4K, all of which are well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This suggests that Medium offers the best frame time consistency, making it a safe choice for users who prioritize stability over maximum frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 764th out of 2935 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the 74th percentile of all systems. This ranking indicates that the combo performs better than roughly three-quarters of the tested configurations, making it a strong performer for this specific game. The rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU, but the data suggests that the GPU's high performance is the primary driver of this favorable ranking.

The CPU, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, has an average benchmark score of 32697 and ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32707 (0% difference), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, which scores 32662 (0.1% higher). The CPU's performance is competitive with these alternatives, and its 16 cores and 22 threads provide ample processing power for Barony's single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

The GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, has an average benchmark score of 56083 and ranks in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which scores 57367 (2.2% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S, which scores 55757 (0.6% lower). The GPU's performance is within a narrow margin of its closest competitors, but the measured FPS in Barony shows that the RTX 5080 is capable of delivering excellent frame rates across all settings.

The combo's rank of 764 out of 2935 is respectable but not exceptional, indicating that there are many systems with higher performance in Barony. This is likely due to the fact that Barony is not a particularly demanding game, and even mid-range GPUs can achieve high frame rates. However, the RTX 5080's performance ensures that this combo remains competitive, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU's power is more fully utilized.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: The data shows that the Medium preset at 3840x2160 delivers 113 FPS average with a minimum of 96 FPS, making it the best choice for maintaining smooth gameplay at 4K. The High preset produces 97 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 70 FPS, which may be too low for some users.

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p for competitive play?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 462 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate in the dataset. This makes it ideal for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors, as the frame rates are well above any display's refresh rate capabilities.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Barony?

A: The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution across all settings. The CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p that are only limited by the GPU's processing power.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: The measured minimum FPS at Medium settings are 292 FPS at 1080p, 184 FPS at 1440p, and 96 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate stable frame delivery, with even the lowest minimum remaining well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083, which is 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757) and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE by 2.2%, which scores 57367.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 186 FPS average, while Ultra produces 133 FPS average. This represents a 53 FPS difference, indicating that the visual quality gains from Ultra come at a significant performance cost.