The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B580 combination, tested in The Technomancer, an Action RPG from 2016, delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p but cannot reach the 60 FPS playable threshold at 4K. The combo ranks 2779 out of 3696 tested combinations for this game. The recorded data shows clear resolution scaling that points to the GPU as the primary constraint at higher settings, while the CPU provides enough headroom at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2779 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer, meaning most tested configurations deliver higher frame rates in this title. That places this pairing in the lower portion of the database. However, the rank should be read in context: the game launched in 2016, and the database includes many newer, more demanding titles plus much faster hardware. Within this specific game, the rank reflects the Arc B580's positioning rather than any fundamental deficiency.

The CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34260 and a launch MSRP of $329. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222 (0.1% behind), the AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083 (0.5% behind). The 3700X is effectively at parity with all four rivals, within 0.5% in either direction. This means the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo; its processing power is comparable to much newer chips.

The Intel Arc B580 sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021 and a launch MSRP of 249 USD. Its nearest rivals: the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061 (0.2% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 (0.6% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172 (0.7% ahead), and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (1% ahead). The Arc B580 is within 1% of all four rivals, placing it in a competitive band that spans several GPU generations.

The gap between the CPU's 84th percentile and the GPU's 68th percentile explains the combo's overall rank. The GPU is the weaker link, and the game's performance scales accordingly.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU as resolution and presets change. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 136.7 FPS, the highest recorded frame rate in the dataset. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 91.1 FPS. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 51.2 FPS. This pattern of substantial frame rate drops with increasing resolution is characteristic of GPU-bound rendering.

The same pattern holds at higher presets. At High settings, 1080p produces 90.9 FPS, 1440p drops to 60.4 FPS, and 4K falls to 29.9 FPS. At Ultra, the values are 68.6, 48.4, and 24.8 FPS respectively. The consistent scaling across all presets indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates.

Within each resolution, the preset scaling also shows GPU dominance. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces the frame rate from 136.7 to 107.7 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 68.6 FPS. At 1440p, the same progression runs from 91.1 down to 48.4 FPS. At 4K, it runs from 51.2 down to 24.8 FPS. The cost of higher presets is present at every resolution, but the absolute impact is larger at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom.

The CPU's role is most visible at 1080p, where the GPU has the least work to do. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 136.7 FPS, indicating that the Ryzen 7 3700X can feed the Arc B580 adequately at this resolution. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, along with its 84th percentile ranking, provide enough headroom for the game's logic at 1080p. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's contribution diminishes.

FAQ

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

A: No. None of the four tested presets at 3840x2160 reach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best result is 51.2 FPS at Low settings, while Ultra averages 24.8 FPS.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Ultra. It averages 68.6 FPS at 1920x1080, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: High. It averages 60.4 FPS at 2560x1440. Medium also clears the threshold at 68.8 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that remains playable.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to the RTX 2080 in average benchmark score?

A: The Arc B580 scores 23021, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 2080's 22895.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to the Core i5-13450HX?

A: The 3700X scores 34260, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-13450HX's 34333.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: It ranks 2779 out of 3696 tested combos.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run The Technomancer, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra averaging 68.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: Low at 91.1 FPS, Medium at 68.8 FPS, and High at 60.4 FPS. Ultra falls short at 48.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the best result is Low at 51.2 FPS.

The database's playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the verdict by resolution confirms the analysis: 1080p and 1440p are viable, 4K is not. The Arc B580's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are part of the recorded specifications, and the measured frame rates at 1080p and 1440p confirm the verdict.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 24.8 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 29.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 38.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 51.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 48.4 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 60.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 68.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 91.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 68.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 90.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 107.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 136.7 |

The database records average FPS only for these measurements; minimum and maximum frame times were not captured. All values at 1080p exceed the 60 FPS threshold, and the 1440p High preset sits at the boundary with 60.4 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 68.6 FPS. This gives a comfortable margin above the playable threshold while maximizing visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 60.4 FPS. This is a slim margin above 60 FPS, so players who prefer a larger buffer might choose Medium at 68.8 FPS instead. The database lists High as the best settings for this resolution because it is the most demanding preset that still clears the threshold.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The closest is Low at 51.2 FPS. There is no recommended settings configuration at this resolution.