The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions in The Technomancer. At 3840x2160, the combination struggles to maintain smooth gameplay, with average framerates falling between 22 and 44 FPS depending on the preset. The 2560x1440 results show a substantial improvement, where the combo reaches the 60 FPS threshold at Medium settings. At 1920x1080, the pairing demonstrates its full capability, with every preset from Low to Ultra averaging above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data shows a steep performance drop as settings increase. The Low preset averages 44 FPS, which is the highest result at this resolution. Medium settings reduce the average to 33 FPS, with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 39 FPS. High settings further lower the average to 29 FPS. The Ultra preset produces the weakest result at 22 FPS. None of these values approach the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that this resolution is outside the comfortable operating range for this hardware configuration.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance picture improves markedly. The Low preset averages 79 FPS, comfortably above the playability threshold. Medium settings deliver an average of 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS, which places it right at the boundary of smooth gameplay. High settings drop the average to 52 FPS, while Ultra falls to 41 FPS. The progression from Low to Medium shows a 18 FPS reduction, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 9 FPS on average.

At 1920x1080, the combination performs strongly across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 121 FPS, the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS. High settings deliver 80 FPS on average. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration tested, still maintains an average of 62 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 59 FPS drop, yet every setting remains above the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals distinct scaling patterns that indicate which component constrains performance at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 22 to 44 across presets, representing a 100% performance spread between Ultra and Low. This wide variation suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the rendering load at 4K resolution heavily taxes the Intel Arc B570's 2304 shading units and 10 GB of GDDR6 memory.

At 2560x1440, the spread narrows to a 92% difference between Low (79 FPS) and Ultra (41 FPS). The Medium preset's average of 61 FPS sits just above the playable threshold, while High drops below it at 52 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU still dominates performance, but the CPU's capabilities begin to matter more as resolution decreases. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D's 96 MB of shared L3 cache and 8 cores with 16 threads provide sufficient headroom at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the performance scaling compresses further. The difference between Low (121 FPS) and Ultra (62 FPS) is 95%, but the absolute values are much higher. The fact that even Ultra stays above 60 FPS suggests that neither component is severely limiting at this resolution. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 884 and passmark_single_thread score of 3234, allows the GPU to operate closer to its full potential in less demanding scenes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which has an average score of 27887 and a deltaPct of 0, indicating virtually identical overall performance. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872, just 0.1% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 27932, which is 0.1% ahead. The Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 27799, sitting 0.3% behind. These CPUs would likely produce similar frame pacing in The Technomancer, though the 5800X3D's larger L3 cache may provide advantages in specific scenarios.

For the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with an average score of 20534, just 0.1% behind. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, which is 0.1% ahead, suggesting it could deliver slightly higher framerates in GPU-bound situations. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 0.4% behind, while the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, 0.5% ahead. Users considering alternative configurations might expect similar performance from these parts, with the Arc A750 being the closest desktop equivalent.

The Verdict

According to the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run The Technomancer at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, but not at 3840x2160. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 62 FPS. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best option at 61 FPS average. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable, as even the Low preset only reaches 44 FPS average.

The playableThresholdFps is 60, and the data shows that 1920x1080 Ultra barely clears this at 62 FPS. The 2560x1440 Medium setting also passes at 61 FPS, though the minimum of 52 FPS indicates potential dips below the threshold during demanding moments. For users targeting 4K, this configuration falls short of smooth gameplay, with the best case scenario of 44 FPS at Low settings still well below the target.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 1920x1080, with an average of 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: No, at 3840x2160 none of the tested presets reach 60 FPS. The highest average is 44 FPS at Low settings.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 achieve an average of 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and maximum of 70 FPS.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Medium settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 93 at 1920x1080 to 61 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 32 FPS.

Q: Which component is the main bottleneck at 3840x2160?

A: The wide performance spread between Low (44 FPS) and Ultra (22 FPS) at 4K indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 noticeably slower than High?

A: Yes, Ultra averages 62 FPS compared to High's 80 FPS, a difference of 18 FPS, though both remain playable.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2972 out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer. This places it in the lower portion of all tested configurations, specifically around the 19.6th percentile. The ranking reflects the GPU's modest performance tier, as the Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile versus all GPUs, while the CPU is stronger at the 80th percentile versus all CPUs. The system's overall capability is constrained by the graphics card, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the dominant factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS playability threshold, so the best settings field is null. The data shows Low settings provide the highest average at 44 FPS, but this remains unplayable by the established criterion.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 61 FPS. This preset also shows a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS, meaning some scenes will dip below the threshold even though the average clears it.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the test data, and it still maintains playable performance. For users who prioritize maximum visual fidelity, this is the recommended configuration. Those who prefer extra headroom might choose High settings at 80 FPS average, which provides a 18 FPS buffer over Ultra while remaining visually demanding.