The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Arc B370 combination delivers very limited performance in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The recorded data shows a system that struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions and presets, with the only configuration clearing the 60 FPS threshold being Low settings at 1920x1080. This pairing ranks in the bottom percentile of tested combos, indicating a significant hardware bottleneck for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 71 FPS on Low settings, which is the only playable result in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium settings at the same resolution drops the average to 55 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 47 FPS and maximum of 63 FPS. High settings at 1080p yield 47 FPS average, while Ultra settings fall to 37 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops further across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 47 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution. Medium settings average 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS and maximum of 41 FPS. High settings average 31 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 24 FPS average. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The 3840x2160 results are substantially lower. Low settings average 26 FPS, Medium averages 20 FPS with a minimum of 17 FPS and maximum of 23 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra falls to 13 FPS. The data shows no configuration at 4K reaches even half of the 60 FPS target. The scaling between resolutions is consistent, with each step down from 4K to 1440p to 1080p roughly doubling the frame rate at equivalent settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 60 FPS on any settings?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the recorded average FPS is 71. All other tested resolutions and settings combinations fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best average FPS achievable at 2560x1440?

A: The highest average at 1440p is 47 FPS, achieved with Low settings. This is 13 FPS below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings at 1080p yield an average of 37 FPS, which is 23 FPS below the 60 FPS target and 34 FPS lower than the Low preset at the same resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 3840x2160 Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset at 4K recorded a minimum of 17 FPS and a maximum of 23 FPS, with an average of 20 FPS.

Q: Does the system achieve playable frame rates at 2560x1440 with any preset?

A: No. The verdict data lists no playable settings at 1440p. The best result, Low settings at 47 FPS average, still falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the 1080p Medium preset compare to the 1080p Low preset?

A: The Medium preset averages 55 FPS with a range of 47 to 63 FPS, while Low averages 71 FPS. The difference is 16 FPS in average performance, and Medium does not consistently stay above 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X in the database are all very close in average benchmark score. The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911, a delta of 0.1 percent from the Ryzen's 37943 average. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904, also a 0.1 percent delta. The Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829, a 0.3 percent difference, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804, a 0.4 percent delta. These four CPUs would deliver essentially identical CPU-bound performance in The Technomancer, meaning any of them paired with the same GPU would produce nearly the same frame rates.

For the Intel Arc B370, the nearest rivals are considerably older graphics solutions. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a negative 0.2 percent delta from the Arc's 1184 average. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a negative 0.5 percent delta. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, a negative 0.7 percent delta, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, a positive 1.4 percent delta. These comparisons indicate that the Arc B370 performs at a level similar to legacy discrete GPUs from over a decade ago, which explains the limited frame rates observed in this game.

The GPU's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs show a stark mismatch. The processor is a high-end modern part while the graphics solution sits near the bottom of the performance distribution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 3408 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the bottom 8 percent of all configurations in the database for this game. The rank reflects the GPU's severe limitation; the CPU's strong benchmark scores cannot compensate for the graphics bottleneck. The recorded data shows that frame rates scale almost entirely with resolution and preset changes, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

The rank of 3408 means that over 92 percent of tested hardware combinations deliver better performance in this title. The gap between this combo and mid-range alternatives is substantial, as evidenced by the 4K results where even Low settings only reach 26 FPS. The system's position in the rankings is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows no playable configurations above 1080p.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, but only under very specific conditions. The verdict by resolution shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution with a playable setting, and Low is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 71, providing a 11 FPS margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system cannot achieve playable performance. The best average is 47 FPS on Low settings, which falls 13 FPS short of the target. No preset at this resolution reaches 60 FPS. The 3840x2160 results are far worse, with the highest average being 26 FPS on Low settings. All 4K configurations are unplayable by the 60 FPS standard.

The practical conclusion is that this combination serves as a 1080p Low settings solution for The Technomancer. Users seeking higher visual quality at 1080p or any playable experience at higher resolutions would need a significantly more capable GPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings that maintain 60 FPS or above are Low, which produces an average of 71 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 55 FPS and cannot consistently hold the 60 FPS target, as its minimum drops to 47 FPS. Therefore, Low is the recommended preset for 1080p.

At 2560x1440, no settings configuration reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset provides the highest average at 47 FPS, but this is below the playable standard. Medium averages 36 FPS, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. Since none are playable, the "best" settings would be the lowest latency option, which is Low at 47 FPS, though it still fails the playability criterion.

At 3840x2160, the situation is similar. Low settings average 26 FPS, which is the highest at this resolution but far below playable. Medium averages 20 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. No 4K configuration is viable for gameplay at 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor limiting performance in The Technomancer. The Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 9700X ranks in the 86th percentile among CPUs. This imbalance means the graphics solution is the primary bottleneck across all resolutions.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this GPU-bound behavior. Moving from 1080p Low (71 FPS) to 1440p Low (47 FPS) represents a 34 percent reduction in frame rate, while moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low (26 FPS) is a 45 percent further reduction. These steep drops with increasing pixel count are typical of a system where the GPU is saturated. The CPU's role is secondary, as its high single-thread and multi-thread scores provide ample headroom for this 2016 title.

At 1080p, the CPU still does not become the limiting factor. The 71 FPS average on Low settings likely reflects the GPU's maximum throughput at that resolution, not a CPU constraint. The CPU would only become relevant if paired with a much faster GPU, but with the Arc B370, the graphics card dictates all performance outcomes. The preset scaling also shows GPU dominance: at 1080p, Ultra (37 FPS) is roughly half of Low (71 FPS), a pattern consistent with GPU-side rendering costs rather than CPU workload changes.