The Technomancer

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 lands at rank 3408 out of 3696 tested combinations in The Technomancer. That places this combo in the bottom 8% of all recorded system pairings, a position driven almost entirely by the graphics side of the equation. The CPU is a high-end desktop part with a strong benchmark profile, but the Arc B370 is an integrated-class GPU with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, which puts it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The result is a system that can run the game at lower settings on a 1080p display, but cannot maintain a 60 FPS target at higher presets or at higher resolutions.

The database ranks this combination on the strength of the measured frame rates, not on component class. The recorded data shows that the Arc B370's limited shading capacity, 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 render output units, becomes the binding constraint in almost every scenario. Even with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's 8 cores, 16 threads, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache, the GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is insufficient for demanding presets. The CPU's percentile rank among all processors is 87, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of installed CPUs, but the GPU's percentile rank of 5 reveals the severe imbalance in this pairing.

The practical takeaway from the rank is that this combo is not a general-purpose gaming system for modern titles at high detail. It is a configuration where the processor is far ahead of the graphics solution, and the frame rates in The Technomancer reflect that. The game itself is from 2016, which makes the low scores even more notable: a 2016 Action RPG should not be this demanding on a modern CPU, but the GPU is the limiting factor. At 3840x2160, the combo averages 17 FPS on High, 20 FPS on Medium, 26 FPS on Low, and 13 FPS on Ultra. Those numbers are far below the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the best average is 47 FPS on Low, still not playable by the 60 FPS standard. Only at 1920x1080 does the system cross the threshold, and only on the Low preset, where it averages 71 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU dominates performance scaling in The Technomancer for this particular combination. The CPU is a flagship desktop processor with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23230 and a single-core score of 2080, plus a PassMark single-thread score of 4430. Those are top-tier numbers that would not bottleneck a mid-range or even high-end discrete GPU in most titles. However, the Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is comparable to older discrete GPUs from over a decade ago, and its nearest rivals in the database are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000. All of those parts score within 1.4% of the Arc B370, which indicates that the GPU is the decisive factor.

The resolution scaling confirms this. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on the Low preset drops the average from 71 FPS to 47 FPS, a 34% reduction. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 on Low drops the average from 47 FPS to 26 FPS, a further 45% reduction. These are classic GPU-bound scaling patterns: the frame rate falls as pixel count rises, with no sign of CPU limitation. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the drop between resolutions would be much smaller, because the processor would already be saturated at 1080p. Instead, the frame rate tracks the pixel throughput almost linearly, which is the signature of a GPU that is fully utilized at every resolution.

The preset scaling also points to the GPU. At 1920x1080, the average FPS goes from 71 on Low, to 55 on Medium, to 47 on High, and to 37 on Ultra. That is a smooth degradation with each step, again indicating that the graphics hardware is the limiting resource. The CPU's role is minimal: even the most demanding preset, Ultra at 3840x2160, only produces an average of 13 FPS, which is far below any CPU-bound threshold. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is not the reason for these low numbers. It is simply waiting on the Arc B370 to finish each frame.

In summary, for The Technomancer, the GPU is the dominant component at all resolutions and presets. The CPU's high benchmark scores do not translate into higher frame rates because the GPU cannot feed frames fast enough. The database shows that this is a case where upgrading the graphics solution would yield dramatic improvements, while the CPU would remain largely idle.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset. The measured average at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 71 FPS. Medium settings drop to 55 FPS, High to 47 FPS, and Ultra to 37 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: There is no playable setting at 2560x1440. The best average at this resolution is 47 FPS on Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 36 FPS, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% lower). All five GPUs are effectively equivalent in performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU has a percentile rank of 87 among all CPUs and scores 23230 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The GPU has a percentile rank of 5. The recorded frame rates scale with resolution and preset in a way that is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, indicating the Arc B370 is the limiting component.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve at any resolution?

A: The highest recorded average is 71 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. No other resolution or preset combination reaches 60 FPS or higher.

Q: What does the combo rank of 3408 out of 3696 mean?

A: It means this CPU and GPU pairing performs worse than roughly 92% of all tested combinations in The Technomancer. This low rank is consistent with the GPU's bottom 5th percentile performance class.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc B370 can run The Technomancer, but only under very specific conditions. According to the verdict data, the only resolution and preset combination that clears the 60 FPS playability threshold is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers an average of 71 FPS. That is the sole playable configuration in the entire measured set.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 47 FPS, followed by Medium at 36 FPS, High at 31 FPS, and Ultra at 24 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse: Low averages 26 FPS, Medium averages 20 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. None of these are close to the 60 FPS target, and even the minimum frame rates at Medium settings (17 FPS at 4K, 30 FPS at 1440p, 47 FPS at 1080p) indicate a stutter-prone experience.

For a player who insists on 60 FPS, the only viable path is 1080p with Low settings. The game will run smoothly at that configuration, with headroom above the threshold. For anything above 1080p, or for higher visual quality at 1080p, this combo falls short. The verdict is clear: this PC can run the game, but it is a low-settings, 1080p-only machine for The Technomancer.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby performance equivalents in the database, which helps contextualize what this combo would feel like in practice.

For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's nearest rivals are all very close in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 39603, which is 0.4% below the 9800X3D's average of 39768. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, which is 0.7% above. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39485, which is 0.7% below. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081, which is 0.8% above. In practical terms, swapping the 9800X3D for any of these CPUs would not change the frame rates in The Technomancer, because the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

For the GPU, the Arc B370's nearest rivals are much older parts, which shows how low its performance tier is. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, essentially identical. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, also essentially identical. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168. All of these are within 1.4% of the Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184. If a user were to replace the Arc B370 with any of these GPUs, the measured frame rates in The Technomancer would be nearly indistinguishable, meaning the same 1080p Low limitation would apply.

In short, the CPU has plenty of headroom and could be paired with a much stronger GPU without issue. The GPU, however, is firmly in the entry-level class, roughly equivalent to a 2010-era discrete card or a modern integrated solution. The combination's performance is defined by the GPU's tier, not the CPU's.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings for each resolution are determined by the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of 60 FPS or above.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is 26 FPS on Low, so there is no playable configuration at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS either. The highest average is 47 FPS on Low, so again, no playable configuration exists.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only one that clears the threshold, with an average of 71 FPS. Medium averages 55 FPS, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. Therefore, the best playable setting at 1080p is Low, and it provides a 71 FPS average.

The database does not list any settings that combine higher quality with 60 FPS at any resolution. The only playable setting is Low at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following figures are taken directly from the recorded measurements for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc B370 combination in The Technomancer.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: average 26 FPS
• Medium: average 20 FPS, minimum 17 FPS, maximum 23 FPS
• High: average 17 FPS
• Ultra: average 13 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: average 47 FPS
• Medium: average 36 FPS, minimum 30 FPS, maximum 41 FPS
• High: average 31 FPS
• Ultra: average 24 FPS

At 1920x1080:

• Low: average 71 FPS
• Medium: average 55 FPS, minimum 47 FPS, maximum 63 FPS
• High: average 47 FPS
• Ultra: average 37 FPS

The minimum and maximum values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 3840x2160 Medium, the frame rate ranges from 17 to 23 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, it ranges from 30 to 41 FPS. At 1920x1080 Medium, it ranges from 47 to 63 FPS. The lack of min/max data for other presets means only the averages can be compared across settings.

The pattern is consistent: each step down in resolution or preset improves the average noticeably, but the only combination that reaches the 60 FPS playability threshold is 1920x1080 Low at 71 FPS. The data also shows that even at 1080p Medium, the average of 55 FPS is close to the threshold but still below it, and the minimum of 47 FPS indicates occasional dips that would be noticeable. For a smooth 60 FPS experience, the Low preset at 1080p is the only choice.