The Technomancer

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, this combination is not playable at any preset. The highest average frame rate recorded at 4K is 28 FPS on Low settings, which falls far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings at 4K produce an average of 22 FPS with a recorded minimum of 19 FPS and maximum of 25 FPS. High settings average 19 FPS, while Ultra drops to 15 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: even the least demanding preset at 4K cannot approach playable performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains below the playable threshold. Low settings deliver an average of 52 FPS, just 8 FPS shy of the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS and maximum of 46 FPS. High settings average 34 FPS, and Ultra falls to 26 FPS. None of these presets at 1440p reaches the 60 FPS mark, meaning the verdict for this resolution is not playable across all settings.

At 1920x1080, the combination finally achieves playable performance, but only on two presets. Low settings average 79 FPS, providing comfortable headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 61 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS and maximum of 70 FPS, just barely clearing the playable bar. High settings at 1080p average 52 FPS, which is below the threshold, while Ultra averages 40 FPS. The verdict for 1080p lists Low and Medium as playable settings, with Medium being the best playable preset at an average of 61 FPS.

The progression across resolutions shows a steep performance drop as pixel count increases. From 1080p Medium at 61 FPS to 1440p Medium at 40 FPS represents a 21 FPS loss, and further to 4K Medium at 22 FPS represents an additional 18 FPS loss. The minimum and maximum frame data available for Medium settings at each resolution show consistent behavior: at 1080p the range is 52 to 70 FPS, at 1440p it is 34 to 46 FPS, and at 4K it is 19 to 25 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data indicates that the Intel Arc B390 is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. The GPU's benchmark percentile stands at 9, meaning it ranks below 91 percent of all tested graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 places it in a performance class with very low-end discrete GPUs from previous generations. The CPU, by contrast, is far more capable: the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32750.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this imbalance. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the frame rate at Medium settings drops from 61 FPS to 40 FPS, a 34 percent reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings drops from 40 FPS to 22 FPS, a 45 percent reduction. These large drops with increasing resolution are characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, as the rendering load grows faster than the CPU's frame submission rate.

At 1080p, the CPU has more room to feed frames, but the GPU still cannot sustain 60 FPS on High or Ultra presets. The gap between Low (79 FPS) and Medium (61 FPS) at 1080p suggests the GPU is already saturated at Medium, since the CPU can clearly deliver higher frame rates when the GPU workload is lighter. At 4K, the difference between Low (28 FPS) and Medium (22 FPS) is modest, and Ultra (15 FPS) shows the GPU struggling with the most demanding settings.

For this specific game, The Technomancer, the data shows that the Ryzen 5 7400F is never the limiting factor at any resolution tested. Even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would have the best chance to become a bottleneck, the GPU still delivers 79 FPS, which is well within the CPU's capability range based on its high benchmark percentiles. The 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 processor with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz provides ample compute for this 2016 action RPG.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this pairing ranks 3285 out of 3696 total combos. This places it in the lower 11 percent of all tested configurations, which aligns with the measured frame rates showing limited playability. The rank reflects the overall experience across all resolutions and settings, not just the playable 1080p configurations.

The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's low performance percentile. The Intel Arc B390, despite being a current-generation integrated graphics solution on a 3 nm process, delivers benchmark scores comparable to much older discrete GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), GeForce 800M (1460), GT 625 OEM (1446), and GT 710 (1443), all of which are entry-level parts from previous eras.

The CPU's strong standing does little to boost the combo rank because the game's frame rates are dictated by the GPU across all tested scenarios. A combination with a high-ranking CPU and low-ranking GPU will always be constrained by the weaker component in GPU-bound titles. The 83rd percentile CPU ranking cannot compensate for a 9th percentile GPU ranking in a game that scales primarily with graphics hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run The Technomancer at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, but only on Low or Medium settings. Low averages 79 FPS, and Medium averages 61 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS. High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 52 FPS and 40 FPS respectively.

Q: Is 2560x1440 playable with this hardware?

A: No. The best result at 1440p is Low settings at 52 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other presets at this resolution are lower, with Ultra at 26 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1080p that remains playable?

A: Medium is the best playable preset at 1080p, delivering an average of 61 FPS. It maintains a minimum of 52 FPS and reaches a maximum of 70 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at 1463 (1.3 percent slower), GeForce 800M at 1460 (1.5 percent slower), GT 625 OEM at 1446 (2.5 percent slower), and GT 710 at 1443 (2.7 percent slower).

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution tested. The CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile. Frame rate drops of 34 to 45 percent when increasing resolution indicate GPU-bound rendering.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this combo among tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 3285 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rivals in the database are extremely close in performance. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707, just 0.1 percent lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697, 0.2 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, 0.2 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, 0.3 percent lower. Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-side performance in The Technomancer, meaning the GPU would still be the limiting factor.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B390's nearest rivals are all NVIDIA discrete parts from much older generations. The GeForce GT 520MX is 1.3 percent slower, the GeForce 800M is 1.5 percent slower, the GT 625 OEM is 2.5 percent slower, and the GT 710 is 2.7 percent slower. These alternatives would produce very similar frame rates in this game, all falling below the 60 FPS threshold at 1440p and only approaching playability at 1080p on lower presets.

When considering alternative combinations, any CPU in the same performance band as the Ryzen 5 7400F paired with a GPU in the same class as the Arc B390 would yield similar results. The critical factor is the GPU tier, not the specific CPU model, since the game is GPU-bound across all tested settings and resolutions. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would provide the only meaningful path to higher frame rates, while CPU changes would have minimal impact.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the verdict is clear: no settings preset achieves the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best average frame rate is 28 FPS on Low, and the best-preset designation is null because no configuration meets the playable requirement. This resolution should be avoided entirely with this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the same conclusion applies. No preset reaches 60 FPS average, with Low being the closest at 52 FPS. The verdict lists no playable settings at this resolution, and the best settings field is null. Users with 1440p displays would need to lower the resolution to achieve playable performance.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Medium, which delivers an average of 61 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution. Low is also playable at 79 FPS average, but Medium provides a better visual experience while still clearing the threshold. The minimum frame rate at Medium is 52 FPS, which means there will be occasional dips below 60 FPS, but the average remains playable.

The data shows that this combination is only suitable for 1080p gaming with The Technomancer, and only with reduced settings. The 61 FPS average at Medium is marginal, so users who prioritize consistent frame rates may prefer Low at 79 FPS average for a smoother experience. High and Ultra at 1080p fall below the playable threshold and should be avoided. For higher resolutions, the GPU's performance ceiling prevents playable frame rates regardless of settings.