The Technomancer

Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the Intel Arc B570 deliver a smooth experience in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG? The measured data indicates a system that is highly capable at 1080p, comfortably playable at 1440p with adjusted settings, but clearly out of its depth at 4K. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results to understand where this combo excels and where its limits lie.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting for a 60 FPS experience at 1920x1080?

A: The data shows that all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) achieve an average FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 62 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 2560x1440 resolution with playable framerates?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. At 1440p, both Low (79 FPS) and Medium (61 FPS) presets are playable. High (52 FPS) and Ultra (41 FPS) settings fall below the 60 FPS target, so users will need to select Medium or lower for a consistently smooth experience.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only achieves an average of 44 FPS. Medium (33 FPS), High (29 FPS), and Ultra (22 FPS) all fall significantly short of the 60 FPS playable threshold, making 4K an unplayable resolution for this game with this hardware.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 20556, placing it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the Intel Arc A750, which has an average score of 20582, putting the B570 a mere 0.1% behind. It is also effectively tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534.

Q: What is the performance gap between the CPU and its closest competitor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, placing it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, scores 25550, which is just 0.1% higher. The data shows the 5700 is essentially performance-equivalent to its listed rivals.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data provides clear guidance for the optimal settings at each resolution to maintain a playable framerate of at least 60 FPS. The goal is to identify the most demanding preset that still achieves this target.

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its full strength. The Ultra preset, the highest quality setting tested, delivers an average of 62 FPS. This makes it the best choice for users who prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, as it is the most demanding preset that still clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance headroom shrinks considerably. The Medium preset, with an average of 61 FPS, is the most demanding setting that remains playable. While it just barely meets the 60 FPS target, the measured minimum FPS of 52 suggests there can be noticeable dips in heavy scenes, but it remains the optimal choice for this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation is unequivocal. None of the tested presets achieve an average of 60 FPS. The best-case scenario is the Low preset, which only manages an average of 44 FPS. Therefore, there is no recommended setting for 4K, as all options deliver an unplayable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2972nd out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the system in the lower third of all possible hardware pairings in the database for this specific title. This rank is a holistic measure that considers the combined capability of the CPU and GPU.

This relatively low ranking seems counterintuitive given the strong 1080p performance. However, it likely reflects the hardware's limitations at higher resolutions. The combo's inability to maintain 60 FPS at 4K, and its struggle to do so at 1440p on higher presets, drags down its overall standing. The data suggests that while this system is a solid 1080p performer, it is not a high-end powerhouse for this game, especially when compared to the top 20% of all configurations tested.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the aggregate benchmark scores, the hardware in this system sits in a well-populated performance tier, meaning users with similar components would see comparable results.

For the CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 5700): With an average score of 25517, the Ryzen 7 5700 is effectively performance-identical to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, with a score of 25550, is a 0.1% difference. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485) also fall within a negligible 0.1% to 0.3% performance margin. A system with any of these CPUs would behave very similarly to the 5700 in The Technomancer.

For the GPU (Intel Arc B570): The graphics card's average score of 20556 places it in a tight cluster of competitors. The Intel Arc A750 is its closest rival, with a score of 20582, representing a negligible 0.1% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) is also within a 0.1% margin, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662) is only 0.5% faster. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480) is a 0.4% slower alternative. Users with any of these GPUs should expect nearly identical performance levels.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in which component becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system's performance is likely balanced, but the GPU begins to dominate as the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Evidence for this is found by examining the scaling of average FPS across presets at each resolution. At 1920x1080, moving from Low (121 FPS) to Ultra (62 FPS) results in a substantial 49% drop in performance. This large swing indicates that the graphical load is significantly increasing, but the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to see these changes. The GPU is the component that is working harder as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the FPS drop from Low (79 FPS) to Ultra (41 FPS) is also significant. However, the GPU is now under a much heavier load due to the increased pixel count. The fact that the Medium preset (61 FPS) is the highest that can maintain 60 FPS suggests the GPU's processing power is becoming the limiting factor.

The trend becomes absolute at 3840x2160. The performance is uniformly low across all presets, from Low (44 FPS) to Ultra (22 FPS). This severe reduction in framerate, even at the lowest settings, indicates that the GPU is completely saturated by the 4K resolution. The CPU's role becomes less critical, as the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to be constrained by the processor. The data implies that the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting component for this game at 1440p and 4K, while the Ryzen 7 5700 provides ample processing power.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run The Technomancer, but its capability is strictly tied to the chosen resolution. The data is clear:

• At 1920x1080: The system is fully playable. All presets, including Ultra, achieve an average of 62 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is a completely smooth experience.
• At 2560x1440: The system is playable, but with limitations. Only the Low (79 FPS) and Medium (61 FPS) presets maintain an average of 60 FPS or higher. The High and Ultra presets will result in sub-60 FPS performance.
• At 3840x2160: The system is not playable. No tested preset achieves an average of 60 FPS, with the best option (Low) only reaching 44 FPS.

Therefore, for a 1080p gaming session, this system is a strong performer. For 1440p, it is a capable machine that requires a compromise on graphical quality to ensure a smooth framerate. 4K gaming is not a viable option with this hardware configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact average FPS data, along with minimum and maximum values where available, for each resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Minimum FPS | Maximum FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :---------- | :---------- | :---------- |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 22 | - | - |

| | High | 29 | - | - |

| | Medium | 33 | 28 | 39 |

| | Low | 44 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 41 | - | - |

| | High | 52 | - | - |

| | Medium | 61 | 52 | 70 |

| | Low | 79 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 62 | - | - |

| | High | 80 | - | - |

| | Medium | 93 | 79 | 107 |

| | Low | 121 | - | - |

The data paints a clear picture of a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The 1080p results are excellent, the 1440p results are workable with some tweaking, and the 4K results are definitively below the playability threshold.