The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a performance profile in The Technomancer that is heavily dependent on resolution and graphical preset. The measured data shows a clear hierarchy: at 1920x1080 the combination is capable of high refresh rates across all settings, while 2560x1440 requires dropping to Medium for a smooth experience, and 3840x2160 falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at every tested preset. The dataset provides average FPS values for four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at three resolutions, with no minimum or maximum frame time data recorded.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its strongest results. Low settings yield an average of 133.8 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded in the entire dataset. Medium settings drop to 107.1 FPS, while High settings maintain 88.5 FPS. Ultra settings still deliver a solid 68.1 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a total reduction of 65.7 FPS, with the largest single-step drop occurring between Medium and High (18.6 FPS) and between Low and Medium (26.7 FPS). The step from High to Ultra is comparatively smaller at 20.4 FPS, indicating that the final preset tier is less punishing than the transition from Medium to High.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings produce an average of 88 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to 67.1 FPS, remaining playable. High settings fall to 59.6 FPS, just below the 60 FPS line, and Ultra settings yield 45.6 FPS. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 45 FPS on Low settings (from 133.8 to 88) and 20.4 FPS on Ultra (from 68.1 to 45.6). Notably, the gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is 20.9 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is only 7.5 FPS, suggesting that the Medium-to-High transition is relatively mild.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a significant performance collapse. Low settings average 49.1 FPS, which is the only preset above 40 FPS at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 36.7 FPS, High to 34.8 FPS, and Ultra to 26 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is 12.4 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is 8.8 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is drastic: Low settings lose 38.9 FPS (88 to 49.1), and Ultra loses 19.6 FPS (45.6 to 26). The data indicates that this combo cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K under any preset, with the best-case scenario (Low) still 10.9 FPS short of the threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this CPU-GPU combination ranks 2829th out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the lower half of all configurations tested, specifically around the 76th percentile from the bottom (or 24th percentile from the top). The rank reflects the game's demanding nature at higher resolutions relative to the GPU's capabilities. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 77, meaning it outperforms 77% of tested processors, while the GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 68. The gap between the CPU's relative standing and the combo's overall rank suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing.

The combo rank of 2829 indicates that while the CPU is a strong performer in general benchmarks (with an average benchmark score of 24709), the GPU's average score of 23021 pulls the combined result down. The measured FPS data corroborates this: at 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 68.1 FPS, which is above the playable threshold but not exceptional. At 1440p Medium, the 67.1 FPS result is close to the 60 FPS line. The rank suggests that many other combos deliver better frame rates in this specific title, likely due to more powerful GPUs rather than superior CPUs.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rival data for the CPU and GPU, several alternative components would produce similar performance in The Technomancer. For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, the closest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (average score 24728, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (average score 24822, delta -0.5%), the Intel Core i5-12450HX (average score 24576, delta +0.5%), and the Intel Core i5-11600 (average score 24563, delta +0.6%). These CPUs have average benchmark scores within 0.6% of the 5700X3D, meaning any of them would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in this game, assuming the same GPU.

For the Intel Arc B580, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (average score 23061, delta -0.2%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (average score 22895, delta +0.6%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (average score 23172, delta -0.7%), and the NVIDIA P106-100 (average score 23249, delta -1%). The RTX 3080 is particularly notable because it is a much higher-tier card in general, yet its average benchmark score is only 0.7% higher than the B580. This suggests that in this specific game, the B580's performance is comparable to a range of GPUs from different generations, and swapping to any of these would yield similar measured FPS values. The RX 580 2048SP and P106-100 are older, lower-power parts that would behave almost identically, while the RTX 2080 and RTX 3080 would offer marginal improvements or slight regressions depending on the exact model.

The Verdict

The verdict data is clear: this combo can run The Technomancer at 60 FPS or above only at specific resolution and preset combinations. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 68.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low (88 FPS) and Medium (67.1 FPS) clear the 60 FPS threshold; High falls just short at 59.6 FPS, and Ultra is not playable at 45.6 FPS. The best playable setting at 1440p is Medium, with an average of 67.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The highest average is 49.1 FPS on Low, followed by Medium at 36.7 FPS, High at 34.8 FPS, and Ultra at 26 FPS. Therefore, for a 60 FPS target, users must stay at 1080p or 1440p with reduced settings. At 4K, the combo is not viable for smooth gameplay, as even the lowest preset leaves a 10.9 FPS deficit.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high enough (68.1 to 133.8 FPS) that the CPU's capability is likely sufficient to feed the GPU, but the GPU still governs the scaling between presets. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 65.7 FPS, which is a 49% reduction. This large percentage drop indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher presets, while the CPU maintains its output. The CPU's 3DMark scores (6764 for 16 threads, 804 for single thread) suggest strong multi-threaded performance, which is typical for a game like The Technomancer that was released in 2016 and may use multiple cores.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more dominant. The difference between Low and Ultra is 42.4 FPS (88 to 45.6), a 48% reduction. The fact that High settings at 1440p (59.6 FPS) are nearly identical to the 60 FPS threshold suggests that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution. The measured FPS at 1440p Low (88) is 66% of the 1080p Low figure (133.8), which aligns with the increase in pixel count (2.25x) but not proportionally, indicating that the GPU is not scaling linearly with resolution due to other bottlenecks.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The frame rates are low (26 to 49.1 FPS), and the differences between presets are compressed (23.1 FPS between Low and Ultra). This compression suggests that the GPU is saturated at all settings, and the CPU has ample headroom. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads with a 96 MB L3 cache provide strong gaming performance, but the Arc B580's 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is insufficient for 4K in this title. The scaling from 1440p to 4K on Low settings (88 to 49.1 FPS, a 44% drop) further confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. In summary, at 1080p the CPU and GPU are relatively balanced, but from 1440p upward, the GPU dictates performance, and the CPU's role diminishes.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings average 68.1 FPS at 1080p, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: Can this combo run the game at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: No. High settings at 1440p produce an average of 59.6 FPS, which is 0.4 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low (88 FPS) and Medium (67.1 FPS) are playable at this resolution.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 or the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 49.1 FPS, and the frame rates are low across all presets (26 to 49.1 FPS), suggesting the GPU is saturated. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking versus all CPUs is higher than the GPU's 68th percentile, supporting this conclusion.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to the RTX 3080 in this game?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172, which is 0.7% higher than the Arc B580's 23021. This implies nearly identical performance in The Technomancer, despite the RTX 3080 being a more powerful card in other contexts.

Q: What is the playable setting at 2560x1440 that offers the best visual quality?

A: Medium settings provide the best visual quality that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 67.1 FPS. High settings fall short at 59.6 FPS.

Q: Does the combo rank suggest it is a weak performer for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2829th out of 3696 tested combos, placing it in the lower half. However, it still achieves 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 1440p Medium, so it is playable at those settings, just not competitive with higher-end configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For a consistent 60 FPS experience, the optimal settings are defined by the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 68.1. At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium, delivering 67.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset meets the 60 FPS requirement, so there are no recommended settings; the highest achievable average is 49.1 FPS on Low, which is below the threshold. Users targeting 60 FPS should avoid 4K entirely and choose either 1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium depending on their resolution preference.