The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a compelling mid-range combination for running The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The measured data shows a system that can comfortably handle the game at mainstream resolutions, but which hits a clear performance ceiling at 4K. The benchmark results paint a picture of a combo that is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the Arc B570’s capabilities are fully utilized without being bottlenecked by the 8-core CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions. At 3840x2160 (4K), the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates at any preset. The Low preset delivers an average of 44 FPS, which is the only 4K result above the 30 FPS mark. The Medium preset drops to an average of 33 FPS, with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 39 FPS. High settings yield an average of 29 FPS, while the demanding Ultra preset brings the average down to 22 FPS. None of these 4K results approach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), performance improves substantially. The Low preset achieves an average of 79 FPS, providing a smooth experience. The Medium preset is the standout here, hitting an average of 61 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS target. The High preset falls short with an average of 52 FPS, and Ultra dips further to 41 FPS. The 1440p results show a steep drop-off as settings increase, suggesting the GPU is the primary limiting factor at this resolution.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combination truly shines. All four presets deliver frame rates well above the playable threshold. The Low preset produces an average of 121 FPS, offering an exceptionally smooth experience for fast-paced action. Medium settings average 93 FPS (minimum 79 FPS, maximum 107 FPS), and High settings average 80 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still manages an average of 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS bar. The 1080p data demonstrates that this system has ample headroom for high refresh rate displays at lower settings, and remains fully playable even at maximum graphical fidelity.

CPU and GPU Roles

In The Technomancer, the performance scaling between resolutions and presets clearly indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a significant performance drop at every settings level. For example, on High settings, the average FPS falls from 80 at 1080p to 52 at 1440p, a reduction of 35%. This steep decline is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, where the rendering workload increases with pixel count and overwhelms the graphics card.

The pattern continues when moving from 1440p to 4K. The Medium preset drops from 61 FPS at 1440p to 33 FPS at 4K, a 46% reduction. This non-linear scaling underscores the GPU's struggle with the massive pixel count at 4K. The Ryzen 7 5700G, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, appears to have sufficient processing power to feed the Arc B570 at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the high frame rates at those resolutions. The CPU's role becomes less critical as resolution increases, as the GPU saturates and becomes the bottleneck.

The impact of settings within a single resolution further clarifies the GPU's dominance. At 1440p, raising the preset from Low to Ultra cuts the average FPS from 79 to 41, a 48% decrease. This dramatic scaling with graphical fidelity is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU's workload does not change significantly with these settings, so the performance variance is almost entirely attributable to the graphics card. While the Ryzen 7 5700G is a capable processor, the data suggests that for this specific game, the Arc B570 is the component that dictates playability.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS and the 60 FPS playable threshold, the optimal settings for each resolution are as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): No preset achieves a playable average frame rate. The best result is the Low preset at 44 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS target. Users at this resolution would need to consider lower internal rendering resolutions or significant graphical compromises.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The Medium preset is the most demanding configuration that maintains a playable frame rate, with an average of 61 FPS. This preset balances visual quality with performance, providing a smooth experience. The Low preset also works well at 79 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual experience while still clearing the threshold.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 62 FPS. This allows users to experience the game at its highest visual fidelity while maintaining a stable frame rate above the playable mark. All other presets also perform admirably, with High at 80 FPS, Medium at 93 FPS, and Low at 121 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for how this combo compares to other hardware pairings. For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, the closest performance matches are the Intel Core i9-9900K with an average score of 27097 (a delta of -0.2%), the Intel Core i5-14400T at 27166 (delta -0.4%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 at 26936 (delta 0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-1370P at 26900 (delta 0.6%). These processors are all within a fraction of a percent of each other in synthetic benchmarks, meaning they would offer nearly identical CPU-bound performance in The Technomancer. Users with any of these CPUs can expect the same level of frame pacing and physics processing.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570's nearest neighbors are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with an average score of 20534 (delta 0.1%), the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (delta 0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 (delta -0.5%). The performance deltas are minimal, suggesting that these graphics cards would produce very similar frame rates in this game. A system with an Arc A750 or an RTX 3070 Mobile would likely see nearly identical results at all resolutions and settings, making them viable alternatives if the B570 is unavailable.

The Verdict

Can this PC run The Technomancer? The answer depends entirely on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the answer is a resounding yes. The benchmark data shows that the Ryzen 7 5700G and Arc B570 combination can run the game at Ultra settings with an average of 62 FPS, and at High settings with an average of 80 FPS. This makes it an excellent choice for 1080p gaming, offering smooth performance across all presets.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable, but with more caveats. The Medium preset is the highest that clears the 60 FPS threshold, delivering an average of 61 FPS. The Low preset provides a more comfortable margin at 79 FPS. Users who prefer higher visual fidelity at 1440p will need to accept frame rates in the 40–52 FPS range, which is below the playable threshold but still playable for many. At 3840x2160, the verdict is negative. No preset achieves a playable frame rate, with the best result being 44 FPS on Low settings. The combination is not suitable for 4K gaming in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested configurations, this pairing sits in the lower-middle tier. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2972 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the 20th percentile of all systems, meaning roughly 80% of tested configurations deliver higher frame rates in this game. This ranking is understandable given the Arc B570's position in the GPU hierarchy, as indicated by its 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The CPU is stronger, ranking in the 79th percentile, but the overall system performance is held back by the graphics card, especially at higher resolutions. This is a solid mid-range setup for 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming, but it is not a high-end performer.