The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the Intel Arc B390 is a highly unbalanced combination for The Technomancer. The CPU is a capable mid-range desktop processor, while the GPU is an integrated-class part that lands in the 9th percentile of all tested graphics cards. The data shows that this pairing is heavily bottlenecked by the GPU at every resolution, and the CPU's strong benchmark scores do little to lift frame rates in this title. For a builder, this means the graphics solution is the sole limiting factor, and the system will only deliver a smooth experience at 1080p with reduced settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the database's nearest rivals, the Intel Arc B390's average benchmark score of 1482 places it in direct competition with several older NVIDIA discrete and integrated graphics parts. The closest match is the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX with a score of 1463, which is only 1.3% slower. Immediately behind it are the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower) and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% slower). The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 also sits nearby with a score of 1443, just 2.7% behind the Arc B390. In practical terms, if you were considering an alternative GPU for this build, any of these four would deliver nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer. The performance deltas are so small that user-facing differences would be within run-to-run variance.

On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 17035, which places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are all extremely close in aggregate performance. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007, a mere 0.2% lower, while the Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, which is 0.2% higher. Two server-class AMD EPYC parts, the 7573X and 7742, also appear with scores of 17070 and 16998, both within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 3600. This indicates that in any CPU-limited scenario, swapping the Ryzen 5 3600 for any of these alternatives would produce essentially identical results. However, because the Arc B390 is so weak, the CPU choice is almost irrelevant for this specific game; the GPU's score of 1482 is roughly 11 times lower than the CPU's average benchmark score, and the measured FPS data confirms that the graphics card is the binding constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records this specific CPU and GPU combination as ranking 3285 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. That places it in the bottom 11% of all configurations tested for this game. This is a poor result, driven almost entirely by the Arc B390's low graphics performance. The Ryzen 5 3600, with its 71st percentile standing among all CPUs, would normally be part of a much higher-ranked combo. The gap between the CPU's potential and the GPU's actual output is stark. In the database's ranking, this combination sits far below what a builder would expect from a desktop Ryzen 5 processor. The only reason this combo is not at the absolute bottom is that the CPU is fast enough to avoid adding any additional slowdown. Still, the recorded data indicates that this pairing is only suitable for low-demand scenarios or older titles at modest settings, and The Technomancer at higher presets is not one of them.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo performs across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are uniformly below playability. The best case is Low settings, which yields an average of 28 FPS. Medium settings average 22 FPS with a recorded minimum of 19 and maximum of 25. High settings drop to an average of 19 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 15 FPS. No 4K preset reaches even half of the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves but remains below the 60 FPS target. Low settings average 52 FPS, which is close but still 8 FPS short. Medium settings average 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 46. High settings average 34 FPS, and Ultra settings average 26 FPS. None of these presets clear the playable threshold, and even the best case (Low) fails to maintain a consistent experience near 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the data shows the only playable results. Low settings average 79 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 61 FPS with a minimum of 52 and a maximum of 70, just barely clearing the threshold on average but with dips below 60. High settings average 52 FPS, and Ultra settings average 40 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium costs 18 FPS on average, while moving from Medium to High costs another 9 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is 12 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset is particularly demanding for this GPU.

The Verdict

Can this PC run The Technomancer? The answer depends entirely on your resolution and settings expectations. The database's verdict is unambiguous: at 3840x2160 and 2560x1440, there are no playable settings. Every preset at those resolutions fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold, with the best 4K result being 28 FPS on Low and the best 1440p result being 52 FPS on Low. Neither is acceptable for smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the verdict changes. The playable settings are Low and Medium. Low settings average 79 FPS, which is comfortable. Medium settings average 61 FPS, which technically clears the 60 FPS threshold but with a recorded minimum of 52 FPS, meaning there will be stutter during demanding scenes. The database identifies Medium as the best settings preset, with an average FPS of 61. For a practical recommendation, a builder should consider this system a 1080p machine for The Technomancer, and only at Medium or lower. If you want to play at High or Ultra at any resolution, this combo will not deliver a playable experience. If you own a 1440p or 4K monitor, you would need a much stronger GPU to pair with the Ryzen 5 3600.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data makes it clear which component matters more for The Technomancer at each resolution. The Intel Arc B390 is the dominant factor, and the Ryzen 5 3600 is effectively a bystander. Consider the scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system averages 79 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 52 FPS, a 34% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 28 FPS, a further 46% reduction from 1440p. This steep drop as resolution increases is classic GPU-bound behavior; the CPU is not the limiting factor, because the same CPU would be capable of far higher frame rates if the GPU could keep up.

The settings scaling reinforces this. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium drops the average from 79 to 61 FPS, a 23% decrease. Moving from Medium to High drops it to 52 FPS, another 15% decrease. At 1440p, the same progression goes from 52 to 40 to 34 FPS. At 4K, it goes from 28 to 22 to 19 FPS. In all cases, the relative drops are consistent with a GPU that is saturated at every quality level. If the CPU were the bottleneck, you would expect to see smaller differences between settings at lower resolutions, because the CPU would cap the frame rate regardless of GPU load. Instead, the frame rate scales directly with the GPU's workload.

The CPU's benchmark scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045 and single-core score of 2124, indicate that it has ample headroom for this game. The Ryzen 5 3600 also shows a PassMark single-thread score of 2562, which is more than sufficient for a 2016 Action RPG like The Technomancer. The GPU's only benchmark result, a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. This is a decisive mismatch. For any resolution above 1080p, or for settings above Medium at 1080p, the GPU is the sole reason for the low frame rates. Upgrading the CPU would yield no measurable improvement in this game. Upgrading the GPU would transform the system's performance entirely.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K?

A: No. The recorded data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best result is 28 FPS average on Low settings, and Ultra settings average only 15 FPS. All 4K presets fall far below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable settings preset for this combo?

A: The database identifies Medium settings at 1920x1080 as the best playable preset, with an average FPS of 61. Low settings at the same resolution average 79 FPS, which is also playable, but Medium provides a better visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold on average.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 holding back the Intel Arc B390?

A: No. The CPU is not the bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 3600 has a PassMark multi-thread score of 17700 and a single-thread score of 2562, which are strong results. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482 is in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. The frame rates scale directly with resolution and settings, which is typical of a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU has more than enough performance for this game.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar hardware in the database?

A: This combo ranks 3285 out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer, placing it in the bottom 11%. The GPU is comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which is only 1.3% slower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, which is 2.7% slower. The CPU is comparable to the Intel Core i5-11400, which scores 0.2% higher in average benchmarks.

Q: What happens if I lower the resolution from 1440p to 1080p?

A: The average frame rate improves significantly. At 1440p Low, the system averages 52 FPS. At 1080p Low, it averages 79 FPS, a 52% improvement. At Medium settings, the jump is from 40 FPS at 1440p to 61 FPS at 1080p, a 53% improvement. This confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint, and lowering resolution directly relieves its workload.

Q: At 1080p, is there a big difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: Yes. High settings average 52 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Ultra settings average 40 FPS, which is 12 FPS lower, or a 23% decrease. Neither preset is playable at 1080p. Only Low and Medium settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium just barely doing so at 61 FPS average.