The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a specific case for playing The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The recorded data shows that this combination is heavily constrained by the graphics solution, which is an integrated-class part. The measurements indicate a clear picture of what is playable and what is not, with 1080p being the only viable resolution for a smooth experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves the 60 FPS playable threshold. The most demanding preset that can be considered is Low, which delivers an average of 26 FPS. This is far below the 60 FPS target, and the experience would be stuttery and unresponsive. High yields 17 FPS, Medium 20 FPS, and Ultra 13 FPS. None of these are suitable for gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but remains below the playable threshold. Low settings produce an average of 47 FPS, which is the closest this combo gets to 60 FPS at this resolution. High averages 31 FPS, Medium averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. While 47 FPS is closer, it still does not clear the 60 FPS bar, so no preset is recommended for a smooth experience.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only one that clears 60 FPS, with an average of 71 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution. The Medium preset falls short at 55 FPS, High at 47 FPS, and Ultra at 37 FPS. For a locked 60 FPS experience, Low is the only choice.

FAQ

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

A: No. The recorded data shows that at 3840x2160, the highest average FPS across any preset is 26 FPS on Low settings. This is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the verdict for this resolution lists no playable settings.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The data shows that no preset at 2560x1440 reaches 60 FPS. Low settings come closest with an average of 47 FPS, but this still falls short of the playable threshold. The verdict for 2560x1440 lists no playable settings.

Q: Is 1080p playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset. The measurements show that Low at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 71 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict confirms that Low is the best and only playable setting at this resolution.

Q: How does the Medium preset perform at 1080p?

A: Medium at 1920x1080 averages 55 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. While the average is close to 60 FPS, the dips below 60 FPS mean it does not meet the playable threshold as defined in the database.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this game with this hardware?

A: The lowest average FPS is 13 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 on Ultra settings. This is the most demanding preset and resolution combination in the measured data.

Q: Does the game run better at lower resolutions?

A: Yes, the scaling is clear. At 4K Low the average is 26 FPS, at 1440p Low it is 47 FPS, and at 1080p Low it is 71 FPS. Lowering the resolution has a direct impact on performance, with 1080p being the only resolution that reaches a playable average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of recorded measurements provides a detailed view of performance across resolutions and settings.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 26 FPS
• Medium: Average 20 FPS, minimum 17 FPS, maximum 23 FPS
• High: Average 17 FPS
• Ultra: Average 13 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 47 FPS
• Medium: Average 36 FPS, minimum 30 FPS, maximum 41 FPS
• High: Average 31 FPS
• Ultra: Average 24 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 71 FPS
• Medium: Average 55 FPS, minimum 47 FPS, maximum 63 FPS
• High: Average 47 FPS
• Ultra: Average 37 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution costs a significant amount of performance. For example, moving from 1080p Low to 1440p Low drops the average from 71 FPS to 47 FPS, a 24 FPS reduction. Moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low drops it further to 26 FPS. The same trend holds across all presets, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear from the recorded data. This PC can run The Technomancer, but only under very specific conditions. According to the verdictByResolution data, the only playable configuration is at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which achieves an average of 71 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, no settings preset reaches 60 FPS. The best average is 47 FPS on Low, which is below the threshold. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with the best average being 26 FPS on Low. The verdict for both of these resolutions lists no playable settings.

The practical takeaway is that this is a 1080p gaming setup for this title. If you are targeting 1440p or 4K, the hardware is not sufficient to maintain a smooth frame rate. The game will run, but the experience will be compromised. For a playable experience, stick to 1080p and the Low preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in this combination. The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution, and its performance characteristics are the primary constraint. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with 8 cores and 16 threads, is a capable desktop processor, but its role is secondary in this game.

Evidence for this comes from the scaling between resolutions. When lowering the resolution from 4K to 1440p and then to 1080p, the frame rate increases significantly. This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would not improve as much when resolution drops. The GPU’s pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, which are modest figures for modern gaming, reinforcing the idea that it is the limiting factor.

At 1080p Low, the GPU is just barely able to keep up, delivering 71 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 55 FPS, showing that even a modest increase in graphical load pushes the GPU past its limit. The CPU, on the other hand, has ample headroom. Its multi-threaded scores, such as 22366 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, suggest it can handle game logic and physics without being the limiting factor.

The role of the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do. However, even at 1080p Low, the GPU still appears to be the constraint, as the frame rate does not exceed 71 FPS. The data suggests that for this game, the GPU is the component to focus on if you want better performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this specific combo ranks 3408 out of 3696 total combinations. This places it in the lower percentile of tested systems, indicating that it is not a high-performing setup for this game.

The Intel Arc B370 itself has a percentile rank of 5 against all GPUs, meaning it performs better than only 5% of all tested GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186 and is 0.2% faster, and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1190 and is 0.5% faster. This confirms that the Arc B370 is at the very low end of the performance spectrum.

The CPU, by contrast, is a stronger component. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 24709, and its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D with a score of 24728 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX with a score of 24822 and a delta of -0.5%, the Intel Core i5-12450HX with a score of 24576 and a delta of 0.5%, and the Intel Core i5-11600 with a score of 24563 and a delta of 0.6%. This shows that the CPU is competitive with mid-range desktop and mobile processors.

The overall combo rank of 3408 out of 3696 is dragged down almost entirely by the GPU. The CPU is not the problem; the integrated-class graphics solution is. In practical terms, this combo ranks in the bottom 8% of tested systems for this game. The data suggests that pairing a strong CPU like the Ryzen 7 5700X3D with a low-end integrated GPU results in a system that is only suitable for 1080p Low gaming in The Technomancer. Upgrading the GPU would have a much larger impact on performance than upgrading the CPU.