The Technomancer

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X sits in a well-populated performance tier. Its average benchmark score of 35,909 places it within 0.7% of several comparable processors. The closest match is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 at 35,802, a delta of just 0.3%. The Intel Core 7 250H (35,728) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35,719) are each 0.5% behind, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (35,670) trails by 0.7%. For gaming workloads, these differences are effectively negligible; the data indicates that swapping between any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame pacing in The Technomancer.

The Intel Arc B390 presents a far more constrained situation. Its sole recorded benchmark, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, yields a score of 1,482. That places it at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, meaning roughly nine out of ten graphics cards in the database outperform it. The nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX (1,463, 1.3% slower), GeForce 800M (1,460, 1.5% slower), GeForce GT 625 OEM (1,446, 2.5% slower), and GeForce GT 710 (1,443, 2.7% slower). The Arc B390 is the fastest of this group, but the margins are single-digit percentage points. Anyone expecting modern Intel discrete-class performance from this integrated part will be disappointed; the benchmark profile aligns more closely with entry-level mobile graphics from a decade ago. In practical terms, this GPU is the binding constraint for The Technomancer, and the CPU's headroom is largely irrelevant at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 79 FPS average. Dropping to 2560x1440 Low yields 52 FPS, a 34% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 28 FPS, another 46% drop. These scaling factors track almost perfectly with pixel-count increases, which is the signature of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, is not the limiting factor here.

The settings scaling reinforces this interpretation. At 2560x1440, moving from Low (52 FPS) to Medium (40 FPS) costs 12 FPS, then High (34 FPS) costs another 6 FPS, and Ultra (26 FPS) another 8 FPS. The same pattern appears at 1920x1080: Low at 79 FPS, Medium at 61 FPS, High at 52 FPS, Ultra at 40 FPS. Each preset step imposes a roughly consistent penalty, which is typical of a GPU that is saturated even at the lowest quality tier. The CPU has ample single-thread headroom (3DMark single-thread score of 1,090, Cinebench R23 single-core of 1,987) and multi-thread capacity (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 19,088), but none of that matters when the GPU cannot keep up.

Resolution scaling data shows that the Arc B390 loses about 34% performance going from 1080p to 1440p, and another 46% going from 1440p to 4K. This is a steep cliff. At 4K, even Low settings produce only 28 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 15 FPS. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and DDR5 support are irrelevant to these outcomes. For this game, at every resolution and preset tested, the GPU is the decisive component. The Ryzen 7 7700X could be replaced with a much weaker processor and the frame rates would barely change.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 3,696 tested combinations, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with Intel Arc B390 ranks 3,285th for The Technomancer. That places it in the bottom 11% of all tested configurations. The percentile for the GPU alone (9th) is nearly identical to the combo's overall standing, which again confirms that the integrated graphics are the dominant factor dragging down performance.

The CPU, by contrast, sits at the 85th percentile among all processors. This creates an extreme mismatch: a top-15% processor paired with a bottom-10% graphics solution. The ranking data implies that most users would achieve a better experience by pairing a mid-range CPU with a discrete GPU, even an older one. The combo rank of 3,285 out of 3,696 is a clear signal that this configuration is not well balanced for gaming, at least not for a title like The Technomancer that benefits from even modest dedicated graphics hardware.

The recorded data shows that only 411 tested combinations perform worse than this one. Given that the CPU is capable of far more (its multi-thread PassMark score of 35,686 is strong), the bottleneck is unambiguous. Users considering this combo for The Technomancer should understand that the experience will be limited by the GPU in every scenario where frame rate matters.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 1080p with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. The measured average FPS is 79 at Low and 61 at Medium. High settings drop to 52 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1920x1080 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Medium is the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher. It averages 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700X the reason for poor performance in this game?

A: No. The CPU benchmarks are strong (85th percentile among all CPUs, Cinebench R23 multi-core of 19,088). The GPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 9th percentile ranking and the steep frame rate drops when resolution or settings increase.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It outperforms the GeForce GT 520MX by 1.3%, the GeForce 800M by 1.5%, the GeForce GT 625 OEM by 2.5%, and the GeForce GT 710 by 2.7% in the Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark. These are very small margins, placing the Arc B390 in the same performance class as those legacy parts.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 2560x1440 with any settings preset?

A: None of the presets reach 60 FPS. The best case is Low at 52 FPS average, followed by Medium at 40 FPS, High at 34 FPS, and Ultra at 26 FPS. The 60 FPS threshold is not achievable at this resolution.

Q: Does the 4K resolution offer any playable settings?

A: No. The highest average at 3840x2160 is 28 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 22 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 15 FPS. All are far below the playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of recorded measurements for this combo in The Technomancer is as follows.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. Low settings produce an average of 28 FPS. Medium settings average 22 FPS, with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 25 FPS. High settings average 19 FPS. Ultra settings average 15 FPS. No preset at this resolution approaches the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains below playable. Low settings average 52 FPS. Medium settings average 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS. High settings average 34 FPS. Ultra settings average 26 FPS. Even the best case, Low, falls 8 FPS short of the 60 FPS target.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally reaches playable territory on two presets. Low settings average 79 FPS. Medium settings average 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS. High settings average 52 FPS. Ultra settings average 40 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one that clears the 60 FPS bar while offering higher quality than Low.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step down roughly doubles the chance of hitting playable frame rates, and each settings step down adds meaningful headroom. The min/max figures for Medium settings at 1080p (52 to 70 FPS) indicate that even within this preset, there is variability, but the average stays above the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves a playable frame rate. The best available option is Low, which averages 28 FPS, but that is less than half of the 60 FPS target. There is no recommended preset for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the same conclusion applies. Low settings average 52 FPS, which is the highest of any preset, but it still misses the 60 FPS threshold. The database records no playable settings at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 61 FPS. Low settings are also playable at 79 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while remaining above the threshold. High settings (52 FPS) and Ultra (40 FPS) are not recommended for a smooth experience.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, but only under specific conditions. The verdict data is unambiguous: at 3840x2160 and 2560x1440, there are no playable settings. Every preset at those resolutions produces an average below 60 FPS, with the best case being 52 FPS at 1440p Low.

At 1920x1080, the system is playable on Low and Medium settings. The Medium preset averages 61 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, and it benefits from a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS. Low averages 79 FPS, providing a comfortable margin. High and Ultra are not viable at any resolution.

The core finding is that the Intel Arc B390 integrated GPU is the decisive limitation. Its 9th percentile ranking and proximity to legacy NVIDIA parts like the GT 710 and GT 520MX explain the frame rates. The Ryzen 7 7700X is not the problem; it ranks in the 85th percentile and offers strong multi-threaded performance. But no amount of CPU capability can compensate for a GPU that delivers 19 FPS at 4K High and 40 FPS at 1080p Ultra.

For users who must play at 1080p and are willing to use Medium settings, this combo delivers a playable, if not luxurious, experience. For anyone expecting 1440p or 4K playability, the data is clear: this configuration is not suitable. The measured FPS values, the combo rank of 3,285 out of 3,696, and the GPU's percentile all point to the same conclusion. This is a system for light or older titles at low resolutions, not for The Technomancer at high fidelity.