The Technomancer

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination shows a clear performance curve that scales predictably with resolution and preset. At 4K, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates across all settings. The High preset averages 29 FPS, Medium averages 33 FPS with a minimum of 28 and maximum of 39, Low averages 44 FPS, and Ultra drops to 22 FPS. None of these 4K configurations reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the picture improves substantially. The Low preset averages 79 FPS, which clears the playable threshold with room to spare. Medium averages 61 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 52 and maximum of 70, placing it right at the edge of playability. High averages 52 FPS, which falls short of 60 FPS, while Ultra averages 41 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p is viable, but only with Low or Medium settings.

At 1920x1080, this combination performs comfortably across the entire settings range. Low averages 121 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 and maximum of 107, High averages 80 FPS, and Ultra averages 62 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold, making this the resolution where the system can fully flex its capabilities without compromise.

The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is notable: 61 FPS versus 52 FPS, a difference of 9 frames per second. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K is similarly significant, going from 44 FPS down to 33 FPS. These numbers suggest that the preset scaling is not linear, with Medium representing a substantial step up in rendering load compared to Low.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: No. The recorded data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best average FPS at 4K is 44 FPS on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra averages only 22 FPS, and High averages 29 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: Medium is the best playable option at 2560x1440, averaging 61 FPS. Low also clears the threshold at 79 FPS, but Medium offers a higher visual quality while still maintaining an average above 60 FPS. High and Ultra do not reach playable averages.

Q: Does the system handle 1080p Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the highest settings preset tested, and it remains playable, making 1080p the only resolution where every preset is viable.

Q: How much of a performance drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 80 at 1920x1080 to 52 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 28 FPS. This is a substantial hit, representing roughly a 35% decrease in average frame rate, and it pushes High settings below the playable threshold at 1440p.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values recorded?

A: The only configurations with recorded minimum and maximum values are Medium settings at each resolution. At 4K Medium, the range is 28 to 39 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 52 to 70 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the range is 79 to 107 FPS.

Q: Is the 1080p Low preset excessively fast for this game?

A: Yes, 121 FPS average at 1920x1080 Low is far above the playable threshold. This indicates the CPU and GPU combination has significant headroom at lower settings, and users could consider higher presets or higher resolutions without concern for playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the Intel Arc B570. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 62 to 121 depending on settings, which suggests the GPU is handling the bulk of the rendering load while the CPU keeps up without becoming a bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 3600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient throughput to sustain these frame rates.

As resolution increases to 1440p, the average FPS drops to between 41 and 79. This reduction is consistent with the GPU being the primary limiting factor, as the pixel count increases by roughly 78% compared to 1080p. The CPU's role becomes relatively less demanding at higher resolutions because the GPU must push more pixels, and the recorded data shows this pattern clearly.

At 4K, the system averages between 22 and 44 FPS across presets. Here, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed heavily at 3840x2160, while the CPU likely has spare capacity. The jump from Low to Ultra at 4K costs 22 FPS, from 44 down to 22, which is a direct reflection of the GPU's rendering limits rather than CPU performance.

The preset scaling at each resolution also points to GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 59 FPS (121 down to 62), which is a wide spread indicating the GPU has headroom at low settings but gets saturated at high settings. At 4K, the same Low-to-Ultra gap is only 22 FPS (44 down to 22), because the GPU is already near its limit even at Low. This compression of the preset range at higher resolutions is a classic sign of a GPU-limited scenario.

The CPU's benchmark data supports its ability to keep pace. The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 15045 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2124 in single-core, with a 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs. These numbers indicate a processor that can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions, but the measured FPS data shows that the Arc B570 is the component that determines playability at 1440p and 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival data places the Ryzen 5 3600 close to several other processors in average benchmark score. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 3600's 17035 average. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 7573X and AMD EPYC 7742 score 17070 and 16998 respectively, both within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 3600. Any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in The Technomancer, though the EPYC parts are server chips not intended for gaming use.

For the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570's nearest rivals show similar performance envelopes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile averages 20534, just 0.1% below the Arc B570's 20556. The Intel Arc A750 averages 20582, 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 0.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, 0.5% higher. In practical terms, these GPUs would produce nearly the same FPS results in The Technomancer, meaning users with any of these cards can expect comparable playability conclusions at each resolution and preset.

The Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 3600 sits at the 71st percentile among CPUs. This pairing is balanced in the sense that both components are mid-range performers relative to their respective pools, and the measured FPS data confirms that neither component is dramatically over- or under-powered relative to the other in this game.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every settings preset. Ultra averages 62 FPS, High averages 80 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS, and Low averages 121 FPS. This is the resolution where the combination delivers the best experience, allowing users to max out settings without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable on Low and Medium settings. Low averages 79 FPS, and Medium averages 61 FPS, making Medium the best playable preset with an average that just clears the threshold. High and Ultra fall short, averaging 52 and 41 FPS respectively, so users at 1440p should stick to Medium or lower for consistent frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the system is not playable at any settings preset. The best average FPS is 44 on Low, which falls well below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra averages 22 FPS, Medium averages 33, and High averages 29. Users targeting 4K would need to lower resolution or accept unplayable frame rates.

The verdict is clear: this is a solid 1080p machine for The Technomancer, a capable 1440p machine with settings compromises, and a non-starter at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 2972 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the system in the lower half of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the measured FPS data showing that 4K is not viable and 1440p only works at reduced settings.

The ranking reflects that while the system handles 1080p comfortably, many other tested combinations achieve higher frame rates or better settings at higher resolutions. The Arc B570's 65th percentile GPU ranking and the Ryzen 5 3600's 71st percentile CPU ranking do not translate to a top-tier gaming combination for this title, likely because the game's rendering demands at higher resolutions exceed what this mid-range pairing can deliver.

The relative position among the 3696 tested combos suggests that users with this specific hardware should target 1080p for the smoothest experience. The 2972 rank is not a poor showing, but it clearly indicates that this combo is better suited to mainstream 1080p gaming than to high-resolution or high-refresh-rate scenarios. For a game released in 2016, this combination still delivers playable performance at 1080p Ultra, which is the practical takeaway for anyone building or buying a system with these components.