The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a playable experience for The Technomancer at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings achieve 62 FPS, while at 2560x1440, Medium settings hit 61 FPS. The data indicates this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh 1080p gaming in this title, with a clear performance ceiling at 4K where even Low settings only reach 44 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each sit in a distinct performance neighborhood, and the data from nearestRivals helps contextualize what other hardware would behave similarly. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29713, placing it in the 81st percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rivals are all within a narrow margin: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 29656 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868 (0.5% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29879 (0.6% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 29955 (0.8% lower). These four processors bracket the 9600X within a 1% performance band, meaning any of them would deliver nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer when paired with the same GPU. The 9600X's single-thread performance is particularly strong — its 3dmark single-thread score of 1253 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2183.5 suggest that the CPU portion of the workload will be handled comfortably, as this game from 2016 is unlikely to stress all 12 threads heavily.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570 averages 20556 in benchmark scores, landing in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show a similarly tight cluster: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (0.1% higher), the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (0.5% lower). The Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for this title's textures. In practical terms, swapping the Arc B570 for any of these rivals would yield frame rates within roughly one FPS of each other across all tested settings and resolutions. The Arc A750 is particularly noteworthy as a direct predecessor from the same vendor, with essentially identical performance in aggregate benchmarks.

For users building around this combo, the data suggests that CPU choice within this performance band will not meaningfully alter The Technomancer's frame rates. The 9600X's nearest rivals include both desktop and mobile parts with varying core counts, yet their average scores converge tightly. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals span mobile and desktop designs, but the Arc B570's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate establish a performance envelope that these alternatives would replicate. The practical implication is that this pairing represents a stable performance tier — users could substitute any of the eight listed alternatives and observe negligible differences in this specific game.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2972 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer, placing it in the 19.6th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects that the majority of tested combinations deliver higher frame rates, which makes sense given the game's 2016 release date and the fact that many modern high-end systems far exceed its requirements. However, the rank must be interpreted in context: the combo still achieves playable performance at two of three resolutions, and the ranking is heavily influenced by the 4K results, where no settings reach 60 FPS.

The measured FPS data shows a clear progression across resolutions. At 3840x2160, the combo averages 29 FPS on High, 44 FPS on Low, 33 FPS on Medium, and 22 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, scores improve to 52 FPS on High, 79 FPS on Low, 61 FPS on Medium, and 41 FPS on Ultra. At 1920x1080, the results are 80 FPS on High, 121 FPS on Low, 93 FPS on Medium, and 62 FPS on Ultra. The rank of 2972 indicates that roughly 80% of tested combos outperform this one, but the performance characteristics are still sufficient for the game's intended experience at lower resolutions.

Comparatively, the combo's standing in the database suggests it is a mid-pack performer for this title. The 4K results drag the overall ranking down significantly, as 22-44 FPS across presets is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, the combo performs more respectably relative to the field, with multiple presets clearing 60 FPS. The rank is a composite measure, so users targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming should weight the resolution-specific data more heavily than the overall percentile. The measured data confirms that this is a capable 1080p and entry-level 1440p setup for The Technomancer, but not a 4K-capable one.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: The data shows Ultra settings at 1920x1080 achieve 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution, with High at 80 FPS, Medium at 93 FPS, and Low at 121 FPS also available.

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best result is 44 FPS on Low settings. High averages 29 FPS, Medium averages 33 FPS with minimums of 28 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS threshold, and the verdict list shows no playable settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, which is 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), 0.1% higher than the Intel Arc A750 (20582), 0.4% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), and 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662). Performance differences are negligible, within a 0.5% band.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29713. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, scores 29656, a 0.2% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 29955, a 0.8% difference.

Q: Is the 1440p Medium preset playable?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, Medium settings average 61 FPS with minimums of 52 FPS and maximums of 70 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold and is listed as the best playable settings at this resolution. Low averages 79 FPS, while High and Ultra fall below the threshold at 52 FPS and 41 FPS respectively.

Q: What frame rates does the combo achieve at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 121 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded across all resolution and preset combinations in the measured data, indicating the GPU and CPU are not bottlenecked at this configuration.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + Intel Arc B570 can run The Technomancer, but the experience varies sharply by resolution. The verdict data is definitive: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings — every preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, with Low at 44 FPS, Medium at 33 FPS, High at 29 FPS, and Ultra at 22 FPS. This is a 4K-unplayable configuration for this title.

At 2560x1440, the combo clears the threshold with two playable presets. Low settings average 79 FPS, and Medium settings average 61 FPS, making Medium the best playable option at this resolution. High falls short at 52 FPS, and Ultra at 41 FPS. For users with 1440p monitors, Medium settings provide a smooth experience with minimums of 52 FPS, though frame dips below 60 are possible during intense scenes.

At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably. All four presets clear 60 FPS: Low at 121 FPS, Medium at 93 FPS, High at 80 FPS, and Ultra at 62 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding playable option, delivering an average of 62 FPS. This makes 1080p the target resolution for this combo, where users can enjoy maximum visual quality while maintaining smooth frame rates. The verdict confirms 1080p as the sweet spot, with 1440p viable at reduced settings and 4K out of reach.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU share responsibility for The Technomancer's performance across resolutions and presets. The Ryzen 5 9600X's benchmark profile — including a 3dmark max-threads score of 7590, Cinebench R23 multicore of 17528.5, and Geekbench multicore of 14438 — indicates substantial headroom for a 2016 title. The GPU's Arc B570, with its 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p and 4K shows the GPU's growing dominance. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 62 FPS, but at 1440p Ultra it drops to 41 FPS, a 33.9% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the score falls to 22 FPS, a 46.3% reduction from 1440p. These drops are consistent with GPU-bound scaling, where the Arc B570's 80 ROPs and 144 TMUs struggle with the increased pixel and texture workloads at higher resolutions. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution rises; at 1080p Low, the 121 FPS result suggests the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently, but the GPU cannot maintain that pace at higher resolutions.

Preset scaling further illustrates the GPU's importance. At 1440p, moving from Low (79 FPS) to Medium (61 FPS) to High (52 FPS) to Ultra (41 FPS) shows a steady performance cost per quality tier. The same pattern holds at 1080p, with a 59 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. The GPU's 10 GB memory buffer is adequate for all presets, and the 160-bit bus provides enough bandwidth for this title's textures. The CPU's 32 MB L3 cache and 6 cores with 12 threads are more than sufficient, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates even at 1080p Low where CPU overhead would be most apparent. The data suggests the Arc B570 is the primary determinant of frame rates in this game, with the 9600X providing ample compute headroom across all tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured FPS data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at each resolution. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are the clear choice, delivering 62 FPS average. This is the highest quality preset that clears the threshold, and it provides a 2 FPS margin above the 60 FPS target. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, this is the optimal configuration, with High (80 FPS), Medium (93 FPS), and Low (121 FPS) as progressively less demanding alternatives.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings are the best playable option, averaging 61 FPS with minimums of 52 FPS and maximums of 70 FPS. This is a marginal pass — the average clears the threshold by 1 FPS, but the minimum dips below 60, which may be noticeable in demanding scenes. Low settings at 79 FPS provide a more comfortable margin for users sensitive to frame dips. High and Ultra at 52 FPS and 41 FPS respectively are not recommended if maintaining 60 FPS is a priority.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. Low settings come closest at 44 FPS, followed by Medium at 33 FPS, High at 29 FPS, and Ultra at 22 FPS. The verdict correctly lists no playable settings at this resolution. Users with 4K displays should either lower resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance, as the Arc B570 lacks the raw throughput to drive this title at 4K with playable frame rates. The data is unambiguous: 1080p Ultra is the best overall configuration, 1440p Medium is playable with caveats, and 4K is not viable for this combination.