The Technomancer

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and an Intel Arc B390 in The Technomancer shows a wide performance spread that depends heavily on resolution and preset. At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below playable levels. At High settings the average sits at 19 FPS, Low produces 28 FPS, Medium reaches 22 FPS with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 25, and Ultra drops to 15 FPS. None of these approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the most forgiving preset at this resolution falls far short.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves but remains insufficient for smooth gameplay. High settings deliver an average of 34 FPS, Low reaches 52 FPS, Medium averages 40 FPS with a range of 34 to 46, and Ultra drops to 26 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 12 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs 6 FPS. Every preset at this resolution still lands below the 60 FPS target, meaning the hardware cannot sustain a playable experience here.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes significantly. Low settings produce an average of 79 FPS, which clears the playable threshold by a comfortable margin. Medium settings average 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 and a maximum of 70, placing it right at the edge of the 60 FPS line. High settings fall to 52 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 40 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: this system only becomes viable at 1080p, and even then only on the two lowest presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the workload shifts across this hardware pairing. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 61 to 40, a reduction of about 34%. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Medium settings, the average falls from 40 to 22, another 45% reduction. This consistent degradation suggests the GPU is the dominant bottleneck as pixel count rises, since the Ryzen 7 5700 has ample headroom in its 8 cores and 16 threads.

The CPU's synthetic results support this interpretation. The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 20,655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,916 in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 24,303. These figures place it in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong processing capability that should not constrain a game released in 2016. The GPU, by contrast, sits in only the 9th percentile among all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,482. That massive gap in relative standing points to the Arc B390 as the limiting factor.

Preset scaling reinforces this conclusion. At 1080p, raising from Low to Medium costs 18 FPS, while going from Medium to High costs 9 FPS. At 1440p, the same transitions cost 12 FPS and 6 FPS respectively. The GPU's performance ceiling appears to be reached quickly as settings increase, while the CPU's role remains secondary. The 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate of the Arc B390 are simply not enough to drive higher resolutions in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The highest recorded average is 28 FPS at Low settings, which is less than half of what is needed for smooth play. The database records no playable settings for this resolution, and the best option, Low at 28 FPS, would still feel heavily stuttered.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. No settings achieve 60 FPS, and the best recorded average is 52 FPS at Low. That is tantalizingly close to the threshold but still falls short. Medium averages 40 FPS, High 34 FPS, and Ultra 26 FPS, so lowering settings does not provide a viable path to playability at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the answer changes. Low settings average 79 FPS, comfortably above the threshold. Medium settings average 61 FPS, which also clears the line, though the 52 FPS minimum indicates occasional dips below 60. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS on average is Medium, with its 61 FPS average. High and Ultra both fail to reach the target, at 52 FPS and 40 FPS respectively.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Ryzen 7 5700 is closely matched with several other processors. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25,530, a delta of -0.1% from the Ryzen's average benchmark score of 25,517. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25,485, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25,550, also -0.1% off. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25,446, a 0.3% delta. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer when paired with the same GPU, since the differences are well under a single percentage point.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are far less encouraging. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1,463, which is 1.3% below the Arc B390's 1,482. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1,460, a 1.5% deficit. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1,446, 2.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1,443, 2.7% lower. These are all very old, low-end graphics solutions, and the data indicates the Arc B390 performs in their league rather than in the field of modern gaming GPUs. A system with any of these rivals would deliver essentially the same experience in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 3,285 out of 3,696 tested combos for The Technomancer. That puts it in the bottom 11% of all systems measured, which aligns with the frame rate data. The percentile standings of the individual components tell the story: the CPU at the 78th percentile is a strong partner, but the GPU at the 9th percentile drags the overall ranking down dramatically.

This rank means the pairing is heavily unbalanced for gaming purposes. The Ryzen 7 5700 has the processing power to handle far more demanding graphics workloads, but the Arc B390 cannot translate that capability into frame rate. The 3,285th position reflects a system that will struggle with most modern games and even with a 2016 title at moderate settings. Out of the 3,696 combos tested, only 411 perform worse, which is a sobering context for anyone considering this hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Low settings it averages 79 FPS, and with Medium settings it averages 61 FPS. Both clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: No preset at 2560x1440 reaches 60 FPS. The best recorded average is 52 FPS at Low settings, which still falls short of the playable threshold.

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

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1,482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its closest competitors are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at 1,463 (1.3% slower), the GeForce 800M at 1,460 (1.5% slower), the GT 625 OEM at 1,446 (2.5% slower), and the GT 710 at 1,443 (2.7% slower).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5700 sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,655, while the Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Frame rate drops sharply as resolution increases, indicating GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the system averages 22 FPS with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 25. This is far below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How many total system combinations does this rank behind?

A: This combo ranks 3,285 out of 3,696 tested combinations for The Technomancer, meaning 3,284 other systems perform better in this game.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, the database confirms playable performance on Low and Medium settings, with Medium being the best preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS at 61 FPS. The minimum of 52 FPS on Medium suggests occasional hitches, but the average clears the bar. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no settings achieve playable frame rates, and the highest recorded average at either resolution is 52 FPS at 1440p Low. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p users can enjoy the game on lower presets, while higher resolutions are not viable with this hardware combination. The Ryzen 7 5700 is more than capable for this title, but the Intel Arc B390's performance level, comparable to decade-old entry-level GPUs, holds the entire system back.