The Technomancer

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D + Intel Arc B370 combo run The Technomancer at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The recorded data shows a 71 FPS average at 1080p Low, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings drop to 55 FPS average, which falls short of the threshold.

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

A: None. The verdict data lists no playable settings at 1440p. The best recorded result is 47 FPS average at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower.

Q: What is the performance gap between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1080p, Low settings produce 71 FPS average, while Ultra produces 37 FPS average. That is a 34 FPS drop when moving from the lowest to the highest preset, representing roughly half the performance.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU's benchmark scores are far stronger than the GPU's single 3DMark result.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium is 47 FPS, with a maximum of 63 FPS and an average of 55 FPS. This shows significant frame variance, with the minimum falling well below the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance profile of this combo in The Technomancer is dominated by the GPU. The Intel Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, a very low position, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47737 and a Geekbench single-core score of 3041, indicate substantial processing headroom. The GPU's lone 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 places it near the bottom of the database.

The scaling between resolutions confirms the GPU-bound nature of this game. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Low settings drops the average FPS from 71 to 47, a 24 FPS reduction. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Low settings drops the average further to 26 FPS, another 21 FPS reduction. This steep decline with pixel count is typical of a system where the graphics processor is the constraining component.

The scaling between presets at a fixed resolution tells the same story. At 1920x1080, the average FPS falls from 71 at Low to 55 at Medium, then to 47 at High, and finally to 37 at Ultra. This linear degradation with increasing graphical workload indicates that the GPU is saturated even at the lowest settings. The CPU, with 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, is not the limiting factor here; its multi-threaded and single-threaded scores are far above what a 2016 Action RPG would require.

The data shows that at 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the GPU is severely overtaxed. Even at Low settings, the average FPS is only 26, which is below the 30 FPS minimum commonly considered for playable frame rates. The 4K results suggest that no preset can rescue this combo at that resolution. The GPU's memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," meaning it relies on shared system memory, which likely contributes to the poor scaling at higher resolutions.

In summary, the CPU plays a negligible role in determining performance for this specific title. The GPU is the clear bottleneck at every resolution and preset combination. The recorded FPS values correlate directly with the GPU's low percentile ranking and its proximity to older graphics cards like the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1190, a 0.5% difference.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. Low settings produce an average of 26 FPS with no recorded minimum or maximum. Medium settings produce an average of 20 FPS, with a minimum of 17 and a maximum of 23. High settings produce an average of 17 FPS. Ultra settings produce the worst result at 13 FPS average. None of these settings approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the Low preset average of 26 FPS is below the 30 FPS minimum for marginal playability.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains below the playable threshold. Low settings yield an average of 47 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 36 FPS, with a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 41. High settings yield an average of 31 FPS. Ultra settings yield an average of 24 FPS. The Low preset is the closest to playable, but it still falls 13 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the first playable result appears. Low settings produce an average of 71 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 11 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 55 FPS, with a minimum of 47 and a maximum of 63. High settings produce an average of 47 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 37 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 47 FPS indicates that even when the average is close to playable, frame drops can be significant.

The data shows a consistent pattern across all resolutions: performance degrades steadily from Low to Ultra, and the gap between resolutions is substantial. The difference between 1080p Low and 1440p Low is 24 FPS, while the difference between 1440p Low and 4K Low is 21 FPS. This suggests that the GPU's performance ceiling is reached quickly as resolution increases.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, but only under very specific conditions. According to the verdict data, the only playable settings are at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which achieves an average of 71 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with an 11 FPS margin.

At 2560x1440, there are no playable settings. The best result, 47 FPS at Low, falls 13 FPS short of the threshold. At 3840x2160, there are also no playable settings, with the best result being 26 FPS at Low, which is far below any reasonable playability standard.

For users who prioritize 1080p gaming, this combo is viable, but the margin is thin. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p drops the average from 71 to 55 FPS, which is below the threshold. This means that users are locked into the lowest preset to maintain playable frame rates. The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 47, which would cause noticeable stuttering in a fast-paced Action RPG.

At higher resolutions, this combo is not suitable for playable frame rates. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its 3DMark score of 1184, which is comparable to a ATI Radeon HD 5770, indicate that it is not designed for demanding 1440p or 4K gaming. The CPU's power is irrelevant here; the GPU cannot keep up.

The verdict is clear: this system is a 1080p Low-settings machine for The Technomancer, nothing more.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset meets the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best recorded average is 26 FPS at Low settings, but this is far below playable. There is no recommended setting for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, no preset meets the 60 FPS playable threshold either. The best recorded average is 47 FPS at Low settings, which is 13 FPS short. There is no recommended setting for this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the only playable preset is Low, which achieves an average of 71 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Medium settings at 55 FPS average are close, but they fall below the threshold and the minimum FPS of 47 makes them unreliable for consistent play.

For users who want the best visual quality at 1080p without dropping below 60 FPS, Low is the only option. The gap between Low and Medium is 16 FPS, which is too large to bridge with any tweaks that the data supports. The database does not include any custom settings results, so the recommendation is strictly the Low preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D + Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 3408th out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, a very low position that reflects the GPU's severe performance limitations.

The GPU's individual ranking is the primary driver of this poor result. The Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest competitors are all older or lower-end parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% higher). Only the AMD FirePro M2000 scores lower, at 1168, which is 1.4% below the Arc B370.

The CPU, by contrast, ranks much higher. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54762. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF at 55093 (0.6% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K at 54053 (1.3% lower), and the Intel Core i7-14700F at 53620 (2.1% lower). This CPU is a top-tier part, but its performance is wasted in this pairing.

The combination of a 91st-percentile CPU with a 5th-percentile GPU creates a heavily imbalanced system. The recorded FPS data confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution and preset. The combo's rank of 3408 out of 3696 reflects this imbalance: the system cannot leverage its strong processor because the graphics card cannot deliver the necessary frame rates. In the context of this database, this combo is near the bottom for The Technomancer, and the data shows that only the lowest resolution and preset combination yields playable performance.