The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc B580 pairing delivers a clear, if uneven, performance story in The Technomancer. At 1080p, the combo is thoroughly capable, pushing every preset past the 60 FPS threshold. Stepping up to 1440p requires a settings compromise, while 4K remains out of reach for smooth gameplay. The data shows a system that is powerful on paper but heavily constrained by the GPU at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data places the Intel Arc B580 in a specific performance band. Its average benchmark score of 23021 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which scores 23061, a negligible delta of -0.2%. The Arc B580 also sits within a hair of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which scores 22895 (a delta of 0.6% in the Arc's favor), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which scores 23172 (a delta of -0.7%). In practical terms for The Technomancer, a system using any of these GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU would produce nearly identical frame rates, meaning the Arc B580's measured 47.9 FPS at 4K Low would be a reasonable expectation for those alternatives as well.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's average benchmark score of 39768 is effectively matched by several processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (39603, deltaPct 0.4%), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40048, deltaPct -0.7%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (39485, deltaPct 0.7%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (40081, deltaPct -0.8%) all fall within a single percentage point of the 9800X3D in aggregate benchmarks. For a game like The Technomancer, which is more likely to be GPU-bound at higher resolutions, swapping the 9800X3D for any of these rivals would not materially change the measured FPS, especially at 1440p and 4K where the Arc B580 is the limiting factor. The CPU's strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by a passmark_single_thread score of 4430, ensures it won't be a bottleneck in this title, but the system's overall gaming performance will track closely with the GPU's capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 2782 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the 25th percentile of all tested systems. That ranking is driven entirely by the GPU's performance ceiling; the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a top-tier processor, but the Arc B580's benchmark results (percentileVsAllGpus: 68) hold the combo back. The data indicates that many other GPU pairings with this CPU would likely rank higher, as the CPU is not the performance limiter in this title. The 25th-percentile position is a direct reflection of the Arc B580's mid-range standing, and the measured FPS results confirm this, showing that the system cannot achieve playable frame rates at 4K and only manages a 47.5 FPS average at 1440p Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable pattern of scaling across resolutions and settings. No minimum or maximum frame rate data is available, so the analysis relies on average FPS.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system struggles. The Ultra preset yields an average of just 28 FPS. Dropping to High improves this to 34.5 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 39.9 FPS. Even the Low preset cannot achieve a playable 60 FPS, producing an average of 47.9 FPS. The data shows a consistent increase of roughly 5-8 FPS with each step down in settings, but the Arc B580's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain a smooth experience at this resolution.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the results are more promising. The Low preset is the standout, delivering an average of 89.1 FPS. The Medium preset comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 71.6 FPS average. However, the High preset drops to 55.5 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, and the Ultra preset falls further to 47.5 FPS. The performance gap between Medium and High is significant (a 16.1 FPS drop), indicating a steep increase in demand at this setting tier.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system performs at its best. The Low preset delivers an average of 137 FPS, providing a very high refresh rate experience. The High preset is also excellent at 90.5 FPS. The Medium preset averages 102.6 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a highly playable 71.6 FPS. This resolution shows the CPU-GPU combo working well together, with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D providing ample headroom.

The Verdict

The benchmark data provides a clear verdict on whether this PC can run The Technomancer: yes, but with significant caveats regarding resolution and settings. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets—Low (137 FPS), Medium (102.6 FPS), High (90.5 FPS), and Ultra (71.6 FPS)—clearing the 60 FPS mark. This is the resolution where the combo shines.

At 2560x1440, the system is partially capable. It can run the game smoothly on the Low (89.1 FPS) and Medium (71.6 FPS) presets. The High preset, at 55.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset, at 47.5 FPS, fall short of the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the system cannot run the game at a playable frame rate on any setting. The highest average FPS is 47.9 on Low, which is below the threshold, and the Ultra preset drops to a stuttery 28 FPS. In summary, this PC is an excellent 1080p machine for this title, a competent 1440p machine with reduced settings, and not suitable for 4K gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: No, not at playable frame rates. The best average FPS at 3840x2160 is 47.9 FPS on the Low preset, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages only 28 FPS.

Q: What is the most demanding graphics preset that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset is the highest quality setting that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1440p, achieving an average of 71.6 FPS. The High preset drops to 55.5 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580's performance compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080?

A: Their average benchmark scores are very close. The Arc B580 scores 23021, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895, a delta of 0.6% in favor of the Arc B580, indicating nearly identical performance.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B580 in this game?

A: The data suggests no. The CPU's average benchmark score is 39768, and its passmark_single_thread score is 4430. The measured FPS at higher resolutions is limited by the GPU, as evidenced by the low frame rates at 4K across all settings.

Q: At which resolution does the system deliver the highest average frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which produces an average of 137 FPS.

Q: What is the system's overall rank among all tested combos for this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2782 out of 3696 tested combos in the database for The Technomancer.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a consistent 60 FPS or higher, the measured data points to the following maximum settings at each resolution:

• 3840x2160: No playable preset exists. The highest average FPS is 47.9 on Low, which is below the threshold. Even the least demanding settings cannot achieve a smooth experience.
• 2560x1440: The Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 71.6 FPS. Players seeking higher visual fidelity must accept a drop below the playable threshold.
• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is fully playable, averaging 71.6 FPS. This allows for the maximum visual quality without sacrificing the 60 FPS target.