The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a split verdict for The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. At 1080p, the hardware clears every preset with headroom, but the experience degrades predictably as resolution climbs. The data shows a system that is firmly capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K remains out of reach for smooth gameplay. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data, compares the combo to nearby hardware, and provides specific settings guidance based on the benchmark results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination covers three resolutions and four quality presets. The pattern is consistent: higher resolutions and higher presets reduce frame rates, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening as pixel count increases.

At 1920x1080, the system performs strongly across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 121 FPS, which is nearly double the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings drop to 93 FPS average, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS. High settings yield 80 FPS average, and Ultra settings still maintain 62 FPS average. All four presets at 1080p stay above the 60 FPS line, making this resolution fully playable at any quality level. The minimum FPS data is only recorded for Medium at 79 FPS, but the averages suggest no preset dips below the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops notably. Low settings produce 79 FPS average, which clears the threshold comfortably. Medium settings average 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS. This is the only other preset at 1440p that remains above 60 FPS on average. High settings drop to 52 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 41 FPS average. The 1440p data reveals a clear cliff between Medium and High, where the average frame rate drops by 9 FPS from 61 to 52. The minimum FPS of 52 at Medium settings indicates that even the playable preset can experience brief dips below 60 FPS, though the average stays above the line.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across all presets. Low settings produce 44 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 33 FPS, with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 39 FPS. High settings drop further to 29 FPS average, and Ultra settings bottom out at 22 FPS average. No preset at 4K reaches the playable threshold, and the gap between the best (44 FPS at Low) and the worst (22 FPS at Ultra) is 22 FPS. The minimum FPS of 28 at Medium settings shows that 4K gameplay can fall well below 30 FPS during demanding scenes.

The scaling between presets is more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 59 FPS (121 to 62). At 1440p, the spread is 38 FPS (79 to 41). At 4K, the spread narrows to 22 FPS (44 to 22). This narrowing suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, and preset changes have diminishing returns because the rendering load is already so high. At 1080p, the wider spread indicates that the GPU has more headroom, and preset changes produce larger frame rate swings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for how this combination compares to other hardware. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rivals are all within 0.5% of its average score. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 41263, a delta of 0.3% above the 5900X. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41215, a delta of 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 41208, also a delta of 0.4%. On the other side, the Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, which is 0.5% higher than the 5900X. These four rivals bracket the 5900X within a tight performance band, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer, assuming the GPU remains the same.

The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a delta of 0.1% above the B570. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a delta of 0.1% below the B570. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, a delta of 0.4%. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, a delta of 0.5% below the B570. For gaming performance in The Technomancer, swapping the B570 for any of these GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates. The Arc A750, as a desktop card with a similar score, would be the most direct alternative. The RTX 3070 Mobile, despite being a mobile part, matches the B570 closely in this benchmark context.

When combining these rival lists, the practical takeaway is that this CPU-GPU pairing sits in a well-populated performance tier. A user with an RTX 3070 Mobile or an Arc A750 paired with a 5900X-class CPU would see similar results. The deltaPct values are all under 1%, so the differences are within measurement noise for most games.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 62, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset at 1080p, and the data confirms it stays above the line.

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

A: Medium settings are the best playable option at 1440p, with an average of 61 FPS. High settings drop to 52 FPS average, which falls below the threshold, so Medium is the highest preset that maintains playability.

Q: Is 4K resolution playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even Low settings produce only 44 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The best average at 4K is 44 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 22 FPS. No preset at this resolution clears the playable line.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to the Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582. The delta is 0.1%, meaning the A750 is marginally faster. In practice, this difference would not produce a noticeable FPS change in The Technomancer.

Q: What minimum FPS can be expected at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 52. While the average is 61 FPS, the minimum shows that brief dips below 60 FPS are possible during heavy scenes.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor even at 1080p. The CPU scores in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 65th percentile. The large FPS spread across presets at 1080p (121 to 62) indicates the GPU has headroom to scale with settings, which would not be the case if the CPU were the bottleneck.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear from the measured data. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at 62 FPS average. This resolution offers full flexibility, and players can choose any quality level without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold. The 1080p experience is smooth across the board, with Low settings providing 121 FPS for high-refresh displays and Ultra still maintaining a playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium. Medium is the best playable preset, averaging 61 FPS. High and Ultra fall below the threshold at 52 and 41 FPS respectively. This resolution requires a compromise on quality to maintain smooth gameplay. Players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate may still find High acceptable, but the data shows it does not meet the 60 FPS standard.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best average is 44 FPS at Low, which is 16 FPS short of the threshold. Ultra settings produce only 22 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable at 4K with this hardware. The verdict is that this PC can run The Technomancer at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The data shows a 62 FPS average, which clears the threshold by 2 FPS. Players at 1080p can use the highest quality settings without concern.

For 2560x1440, the best setting is Medium, with an average of 61 FPS. This preset sits exactly at the playable line, with a minimum of 52 FPS indicating some fluctuation. While Low settings offer a higher 79 FPS average, Medium provides better visual quality while still maintaining the 60 FPS average. The 61 FPS average is just 1 FPS above the threshold, so it is the boundary of playability at this resolution.

For 3840x2160, no setting achieves 60 FPS, so there is no best playable setting. The closest option is Low at 44 FPS average, but this falls short of the threshold. Players seeking 4K performance would need to consider lower resolutions or different hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2972 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations, which reflects the game's demanding nature at higher resolutions. The rank is based on the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and the data shows that while the combo performs well at 1080p, it falls behind other configurations at 1440p and 4K.

The rank of 2972 out of 3696 indicates that most tested combos perform better overall. The CPU and GPU are both mid-to-high tier components based on their percentile rankings (87th for CPU, 65th for GPU), but the combination does not translate to a top-tier gaming result in this specific title. The game's release date of 2016 suggests it is not optimized for modern hardware, which may explain why the combo underperforms relative to its benchmark scores. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking is the weaker link, and this is reflected in the 4K results where the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals which component matters more at each resolution. At 1080p, the CPU has significant headroom. The Ryzen 9 5900X scores in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, with a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 16262 and a single-thread score of 1527. This processing power is more than sufficient for a 2016 game at 1080p, where the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates. The FPS spread at 1080p, from 121 at Low to 62 at Ultra, shows that the GPU's workload scales with settings, and the CPU can keep up with even the lowest preset.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes more influential. The frame rates drop across all presets, with the gap between Low and Ultra narrowing to 38 FPS (from 59 at 1080p). This suggests the GPU is starting to hit its limits, and the CPU's role diminishes. The Medium preset at 61 FPS is the boundary, and the drop to High at 52 FPS indicates that the GPU cannot handle the increased rendering load at this resolution.

At 4K, the GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck. The FPS spread narrows to 22 FPS (from 44 to 22), meaning that even lowering settings does not recover meaningful performance. The GPU's 10 GB of memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K rendering in this title, and the CPU's power is largely irrelevant. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is severe: Medium settings drop from 61 FPS at 1440p to 33 FPS at 4K, a 46% reduction. This confirms that the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 9 5900X provides ample compute for the CPU-bound aspects of the game.