The Technomancer

FAQ

Q: Can this combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B370 run The Technomancer at 60 frames per second?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination achieves 71 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches 60 FPS, with the best result being 47 FPS at 2560x1440 Low.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that remains playable at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, only the Low preset stays at or above 60 FPS, delivering 71 FPS average. The Medium preset drops to 55 FPS average, High runs at 47 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmark performance?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% ahead. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M sits at 1192, 0.7% ahead, while the AMD FirePro M2000 trails at 1168, 1.4% behind.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT sits in the 81st percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29879. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, scores 29868, a negligible delta of 0%.

Q: Does the game scale better with resolution changes or settings changes?

A: The data indicates settings changes have a larger impact than resolution changes. At 1080p, dropping from Ultra to Low increases FPS from 37 to 71, a gain of 34 FPS. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings drops FPS from 71 to 47, a loss of 24 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU or the CPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The GPU appears to be the primary constraint. The Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT ranks in the 81st percentile among CPUs. With such a capable processor paired with a low-ranking graphics solution, the frame rates align with GPU-bound behavior.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves playable performance. The highest average FPS comes from Low settings at 26 FPS, followed by Medium at 20 FPS, High at 17 FPS, and Ultra at 13 FPS. Even the least demanding preset falls far below the 60 FPS threshold, making 4K unplayable for this combination.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains below the playability threshold. Low settings deliver 47 FPS average, Medium runs at 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS, High produces 31 FPS, and Ultra drops to 24 FPS. None of these presets reaches 60 FPS, so 1440p is not viable for smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only option that clears 60 FPS, delivering 71 FPS average. The Medium preset comes close at 55 FPS average, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. High settings run at 47 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 37 FPS. For players seeking the best visual quality that remains playable, Low is the sole choice, as it is the only preset at this resolution that meets the 60 FPS requirement.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the Intel Arc B370. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, ranks in the 81st percentile among all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and single-core score of 3359 indicate strong processing capability. The GPU, in contrast, ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184.

When examining scaling between resolutions, the FPS drops proportionally with pixel count. At Low settings, moving from 1920x1080 (71 FPS) to 2560x1440 (47 FPS) represents a 33.8% reduction in frame rate. Moving further to 3840x2160 (26 FPS) from 1440p represents a 44.7% reduction. This steep decline as resolution increases points to GPU limitation, as the rendering load scales with pixel count.

Settings scaling tells a similar story. At 1080p, the jump from Low (71 FPS) to Medium (55 FPS) costs 16 FPS, from Medium to High (47 FPS) costs 8 FPS, and from High to Ultra (37 FPS) costs 10 FPS. The consistent FPS loss across each settings tier, regardless of whether the change affects CPU-heavy or GPU-heavy features, suggests the GPU is saturated at every preset.

At 1440p, the pattern repeats: Low at 47 FPS, Medium at 36 FPS, High at 31 FPS, Ultra at 24 FPS. At 4K, the numbers compress further: Low at 26 FPS, Medium at 20 FPS, High at 17 FPS, Ultra at 13 FPS. The CPU's high percentile ranking combined with the GPU's low percentile ranking indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the bottleneck. A stronger GPU would likely shift more of the performance burden onto the CPU, but with the current pairing, the graphics processor dictates the frame rates at every resolution and preset.

The Verdict

Can this PC run The Technomancer? The answer depends entirely on the target resolution and acceptable settings. At 1920x1080, the combination clears the 60 FPS threshold only with Low settings, delivering 71 FPS average. This is playable, but the visual fidelity is minimal. Medium settings fall short at 55 FPS, and High and Ultra are well below the threshold at 47 and 37 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any preset. The best result is 47 FPS on Low, which may be tolerable for some players but does not meet the playable threshold defined by the database. Medium runs at 36 FPS, High at 31 FPS, and Ultra at 24 FPS.

At 3840x2160, performance is severely limited. Low settings produce 26 FPS, Medium 20 FPS, High 17 FPS, and Ultra 13 FPS. None of these approaches playable smoothness.

The verdict is that this system can run The Technomancer, but only at 1080p with Low settings for a consistent 60 FPS experience. Players willing to accept lower frame rates can use Medium settings at 1080p for 55 FPS, but the database's playable threshold is 60 FPS, which only the Low preset meets. For 1440p or 4K gaming, this combination is not suitable for The Technomancer.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Arc B370's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, all sit within a narrow performance band. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a 0.2% margin over the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% ahead. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% ahead. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% behind. Any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer, given the same CPU and settings. The delta percentages are small enough that gameplay differences would be imperceptible.

On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with an average score of 29868, a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, sitting 0.3% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, 0.6% behind. These processors would all deliver comparable CPU performance in The Technomancer, though the GPU remains the limiting factor in this configuration. Swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would not meaningfully change the frame rates, since the Arc B370 constrains performance at every resolution and preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3408 out of 3696 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places it in the bottom 7.8% of all tested systems, reflecting the GPU's low performance ceiling. The CPU's strong 81st percentile ranking cannot compensate for the GPU's 5th percentile standing.

In practical terms, this ranking means the system trails the vast majority of tested configurations. Most combinations in the database deliver higher frame rates at comparable settings. The narrow performance band of the Arc B370's rivals, all scoring between 1168 and 1192, confirms that this GPU class is positioned at the entry level. When paired with a high-end CPU like the Ryzen 7 5800XT, the result is a lopsided system where processing power goes largely unused because the graphics solution cannot keep pace.

The ranking also highlights the importance of balanced builds. A mid-range GPU with a mid-range CPU would likely achieve a similar ranking in this game, while pairing this CPU with a stronger GPU would dramatically improve the position. For The Technomancer specifically, the data shows that the GPU choice is the dominant factor in determining playability, and the Intel Arc B370's performance places this combination firmly in the lower tier of tested systems.