The Technomancer

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and Intel Arc B390 in The Technomancer shows a clear performance gradient across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, average frame rates range from 15 FPS at Ultra to 28 FPS at Low. The Medium preset at 4K produces an average of 22 FPS, with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 25 FPS. High settings at 4K yield 19 FPS on average. These numbers sit far below the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that this resolution is not viable for smooth gameplay under any preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves substantially but remains below the playable threshold across all four tested presets. Low settings deliver an average of 52 FPS, which is the closest approach to 60 FPS at this resolution. Medium settings average 40 FPS, with recorded minimums of 34 FPS and maximums of 46 FPS. High settings produce 34 FPS on average, while Ultra drops to 26 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 26 FPS, showing that the preset choice has a significant impact on performance.

At 1920x1080, the combination finally reaches playable territory. Low settings average 79 FPS, which provides comfortable headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS. This places Medium as the most demanding preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS. High settings drop to 52 FPS on average, and Ultra falls to 40 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p spans 39 FPS, demonstrating that The Technomancer responds strongly to preset adjustments.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step from Low to Ultra reduces the average frame rate by roughly 10 to 13 FPS at 1080p, while at 1440p the steps are smaller, ranging from 6 to 8 FPS between presets. At 4K, the steps are compressed further, with only 4 to 6 FPS separating adjacent presets, suggesting that the GPU is heavily constrained at this resolution regardless of quality settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions reveals which component limits this system in The Technomancer. From 1080p to 1440p, average frame rates at Low settings drop from 79 FPS to 52 FPS, a reduction of 27 FPS or roughly 34 percent. From 1440p to 4K at Low settings, the average falls from 52 FPS to 28 FPS, another 24 FPS drop. This steep decline as resolution increases points to the GPU being the primary bottleneck, since higher resolutions place greater demand on the graphics processor rather than the CPU.

The Intel Arc B390, which sits in the 9th percentile among all tested GPUs, shows its limitations clearly in these measurements. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710, all of which are low-end parts. The B390 averages 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it within 1.3 to 2.7 percent of those competitors. At 4K, even the Low preset cannot overcome the GPU's limited throughput, producing only 28 FPS.

The CPU role becomes more apparent when examining the preset scaling at each resolution. At 1080p, where the GPU has less work per frame, the difference between Low and Ultra is 39 FPS, indicating that the graphics card still has headroom to render more complex scenes. At 4K, the same preset range only spans 13 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is saturated and additional quality settings cannot be fully processed. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient CPU-side processing for this game, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale predictably with resolution rather than collapsing due to CPU stalls.

The benchmark data indicates that at 1080p, both components are engaged, but the GPU is still the limiting factor. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU bottleneck becomes dominant, and the CPU has minimal influence on the final frame rate. The game's age, from 2016, means it does not demand modern multi-core scaling, so the Ryzen 5 2600's single-thread performance, which scores 2239 in PassMark single-thread tests, is sufficient for this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average of 61 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: None of the tested presets at 2560x1440 reach the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average is 52 FPS at Low settings, which falls short of playable according to the database's criteria.

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

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which places it 1.3 percent ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5 percent ahead of the GeForce 800M, 2.5 percent ahead of the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7 percent ahead of the GT 710.

Q: Does the CPU hold back performance in this game?

A: The data suggests not. The Ryzen 5 2600 scores 1248 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 157.3 in single-core, placing it in the 75th percentile among all CPUs. The performance scaling with resolution indicates the GPU is the primary limiter, not the CPU.

Q: What average FPS does Ultra settings produce at 1080p?

A: Ultra at 1920x1080 averages 40 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium is the highest preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combination?

A: No. The best result at 3840x2160 is 28 FPS on Low settings, and all other presets produce averages between 15 and 22 FPS. None approach the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination at 3285 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the bottom 11 percent of all systems tested, reflecting the GPU's low performance tier. The Intel Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 2600 sits in the 75th percentile among all CPUs. This asymmetry means the graphics card is the definitive weak link in the pairing.

The combo rank of 3285 indicates that the overwhelming majority of systems tested can run this game more smoothly. The nearest GPU rivals, all low-end NVIDIA parts, would likely produce similar rankings when paired with a comparable CPU. The CPU's strength does little to compensate for the GPU's limitations in this title, as the game's frame rates are consistently bound by graphics processing power rather than processor throughput.

For context, the Ryzen 5 2600's nearest CPU rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, which scores 21440 on average, and the Intel Core i9-11900H at 21367, both within 0.5 percent of the AMD part. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, and the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223. These CPU performance similarities mean that swapping the processor to any of these alternatives would not meaningfully change the game's frame rates, since the GPU remains the constraint.

The Verdict

Based on the verdict by resolution, this PC can run The Technomancer only at 1080p with Low or Medium settings. The 1920x1080 resolution has playable settings, with Medium being the best option at 61 FPS average. Low settings at 1080p produce 79 FPS, providing additional headroom for fluctuating scenes. At 2560x1440, no playable settings exist, with the best average being 52 FPS at Low. At 3840x2160, all presets fall far below the threshold, with the highest average at 28 FPS.

The data clearly shows that this combination is not suitable for high-resolution or high-quality gaming in The Technomancer. The GPU's low performance tier, confirmed by its 9th percentile ranking and close proximity to obsolete NVIDIA parts, prevents this system from achieving smooth frame rates beyond 1080p Medium. The CPU, while competent, cannot overcome this limitation.

Users with this hardware should target 1080p Medium for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. Dropping to Low settings provides a substantial performance improvement to 79 FPS, which may be preferable for action-heavy scenes. Any attempt to run at higher resolutions or more demanding presets will result in sub-60 FPS gameplay that compromises the experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 61 FPS. This preset provides the highest visual quality while maintaining playable frame rates. The recorded minimum of 52 FPS means occasional dips below 60 FPS are possible, but the average remains above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, no preset achieves the 60 FPS target. The best option would be Low settings, which average 52 FPS, but this does not meet the playable criteria. Users who insist on 1440p would need to accept frame rates in the 40s or lower, which is not recommended for a responsive gaming experience.

At 3840x2160, the situation is worse. Low settings average 28 FPS, and every other preset falls between 15 and 22 FPS. No settings combination at 4K provides a viable gaming experience for this title.

The database's verdict confirms this analysis: the only playable settings are Low and Medium at 1080p, with Medium being the best choice at 61 FPS average.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components, several systems would behave similarly to this combination. The Intel Arc B390's closest GPU competitors are all low-end NVIDIA parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 in the same benchmark, which is 1.3 percent lower than the B390's 1482. The GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5 percent lower. The GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5 percent lower, and the GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7 percent lower. Any of these GPUs paired with a mid-range CPU would produce nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 2600's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, which averages 21440 in overall benchmarks, just 0.2 percent lower than the AMD part. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, 0.5 percent lower, while the Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, 0.7 percent higher. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, 1.2 percent lower. These processors are all within 1.2 percent of the Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score of 21484, meaning any of them would perform equivalently as the CPU partner in this system.

A system with the Ryzen 5 2600 and any of the B390's rival GPUs would land in the same performance class, likely ranking within a few positions of this combo's 3285th place. The GPU's low percentile ranking dominates the overall performance profile, so CPU swaps within this performance range would not change the gaming outcome for The Technomancer. Users considering upgrades should focus on replacing the GPU first, as the CPU already provides sufficient performance for this game.