The Technomancer

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements for this combination of an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and an Intel Arc B370 in The Technomancer show a clear pattern: performance scales predictably with resolution and preset selection, but the overall envelope is constrained by the graphics solution. At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the average frame rates are consistently below any playable threshold. With High settings, the average is 17 FPS. Dropping to Medium yields an average of 20 FPS, with a minimum of 17 FPS and a maximum of 23 FPS. Low settings improve the average to 26 FPS, while Ultra is the most demanding preset at this resolution, producing only 13 FPS on average. No minimum or maximum values were recorded for High, Low, or Ultra at 4K, but the Medium preset data provides a useful window into the variance: a 6 FPS spread between the minimum and maximum suggests the workload is relatively stable, albeit at a very low performance level.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages rise but still fall short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings deliver 31 FPS on average. Medium settings improve to 36 FPS, with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 41 FPS, representing an 11 FPS spread. Low settings reach 47 FPS on average, which is the best result at this resolution. Ultra settings drop to 24 FPS on average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 23 FPS, indicating that the preset choice has a substantial impact on the frame rate, though even the lowest preset does not approach the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes more favorably. Low settings achieve an average of 71 FPS, which is the only preset at any resolution that clears the 60 FPS playable mark. Medium settings produce an average of 55 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. High settings average 47 FPS. Ultra settings average 37 FPS. The spread between the minimum and maximum at Medium is 16 FPS, which is more pronounced than at higher resolutions, suggesting that the CPU can drive larger frame rate swings at 1080p when the GPU is less of a bottleneck. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 34 FPS, showing that preset selection is most impactful at the lowest resolution tested.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records no playable settings at 3840x2160. Every preset, from Low to Ultra, produces an average frame rate below 60 FPS. The best average among these is 26 FPS at Low settings, but that remains far from the playable threshold. Therefore, no setting at 4K can be recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the same conclusion applies. The highest average is 47 FPS at Low settings, which is still 13 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind. The data records no playable settings at this resolution either.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low settings, with an average of 71 FPS. This is the only preset across all resolutions that meets the playable threshold. Medium settings at 55 FPS, High at 47 FPS, and Ultra at 37 FPS all miss the mark. The verdict data confirms this: the playable settings list for 1080p contains only Low, and the best settings field is set to Low with an average FPS of 71.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the Intel Arc B370 ranks 3408 out of 3696 tested combos. That places it in the lower percentile of all recorded configurations, which aligns with the measured frame rates that mostly fall below the playable threshold. The rank reflects the overall performance envelope across all resolutions and presets, not just the one playable setting at 1080p.

The CPU itself is a high-end part. Its benchmark scores are strong across the board: the Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 42018, the single-core score is 2259, the Geekbench multi-core score is 26736, and the single-core score is 3064. The PassMark multi-thread score is 70255, and the 3DMark max threads score is 17184. The CPU sits in the 95th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 75779. However, the GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile versus all GPUs. Its only recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184. The combination of a top-tier CPU and a very low-tier integrated graphics solution explains the poor ranking: the GPU cannot keep up with the CPU's capabilities in this game.

The combo rank of 3408 out of 3696 means that roughly 92% of tested combinations outperform this one in The Technomancer. That is a sobering statistic for a system built around a flagship desktop processor, but it is consistent with the GPU's position in the 5th percentile. The CPU's high percentile ranking does not compensate for the GPU's low output in a frame rate bound scenario.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for what other processors would behave similarly in this system. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 has an average benchmark score of 75738, which is a 0.1% delta from the Ryzen 9 9950X3D's 75779. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D scores 75716, also a 0.1% delta. The AMD EPYC 8224P scores 75582, a 0.3% delta. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 scores 75488, a 0.4% delta. These four CPUs are all within a fraction of a percent in average benchmark score, meaning that swapping the Ryzen 9 9950X3D for any of them would yield nearly identical CPU performance in The Technomancer. Since the game is heavily GPU bound at the tested settings, the choice among these CPUs would have no measurable impact on the frame rates.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all significantly older or lower-end parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 has an average score of 1186, a delta of -0.2% from the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a delta of -0.5%. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, a delta of -0.7%. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, a delta of 1.4%. These deltas are all within 1.4%, so any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer. The practical implication is that the Arc B370 performs at a level comparable to GPUs from over a decade ago, which explains why the measured FPS are so low. A user upgrading from any of these older GPUs would see no meaningful improvement in this specific game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in The Technomancer. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 13 FPS at Ultra to 26 FPS at Low. The scaling between Low and Ultra is 13 FPS, which is a 100% difference relative to the Ultra baseline. At 2560x1440, the range is 24 FPS at Ultra to 47 FPS at Low, a 23 FPS difference. At 1920x1080, the range is 37 FPS at Ultra to 71 FPS at Low, a 34 FPS difference. The absolute spread due to preset selection grows as resolution decreases, from 13 FPS at 4K to 34 FPS at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint at all resolutions, but its relative impact becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions where the CPU can feed it frames faster.

Resolution scaling tells the same story. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 26 at 4K to 47 at 1440p to 71 at 1080p. That is a 45 FPS difference between 4K and 1080p at Low. At Ultra settings, the averages are 13 at 4K, 24 at 1440p, and 37 at 1080p, a 24 FPS difference. The larger absolute scaling at Low settings suggests that the GPU is not the only factor; the CPU's ability to deliver frames at lower resolutions becomes more relevant, but the GPU still caps the maximum. The fact that even at 1080p Low, the average is only 71 FPS, indicates that the GPU is saturating well below what the CPU could sustain. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D has a PassMark single-thread score of 4737 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1292, which are strong numbers, but the Arc B370's 5th percentile ranking means it cannot translate that CPU headroom into frame rate.

Across presets, the CPU's role is secondary. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is capable of far more than the GPU can deliver. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42018 and the 3DMark max threads score of 17184 are indicative of a processor that would not bottleneck any modern discrete GPU, let alone an integrated solution like the Arc B370. The measured FPS are almost entirely a function of the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity, which are limited to a 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and a 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate. The GPU's 1280 shading units and 20 ROPs are simply too few for this game at higher settings.

The Verdict

Can this PC run The Technomancer? The answer depends on the resolution and preset. According to the verdict data, the playable threshold is 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, no settings achieve this threshold. The highest average is 26 FPS at Low, which is far below playable. At 2560x1440, the situation is identical: no playable settings, with the best average at 47 FPS on Low. At 1920x1080, exactly one setting is playable: Low, with an average of 71 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 11 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms this. For 3840x2160, the playable settings list is empty, and no best settings are recorded. For 2560x1440, the same is true. For 1920x1080, the playable settings list contains Low, the best settings are Low, and the average FPS at that setting is 71. Therefore, the only way to play this game smoothly with this hardware is to run it at 1080p with Low settings. Any attempt to raise the preset to Medium, High, or Ultra at 1080p will result in average frame rates below 60 FPS. Attempting higher resolutions is not viable at any preset.

The data also shows that even at the playable setting, the margin is not large. The 71 FPS average at 1080p Low is above the 60 FPS threshold, but there is no recorded minimum for that setting, so it is possible that dips below 60 occur. The Medium preset at 1080p has a recorded minimum of 47 FPS, which suggests that if the minimum for Low were recorded, it might also dip below 60. The verdict data nonetheless classifies Low as playable, so the official assessment is that this combination can run the game, but only under the most modest configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest resolution at which this combination can achieve a 60 FPS average in The Technomancer?

A: The only resolution with a playable setting is 1920x1080. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no preset reaches a 60 FPS average. The best 1440p average is 47 FPS at Low, and the best 4K average is 26 FPS at Low.

Q: Which preset should I use at 1080p to stay above 60 FPS?

A: Low settings are the only preset at 1080p that average 60 FPS or higher, with a recorded average of 71 FPS. Medium settings average 55 FPS, High settings average 47 FPS, and Ultra settings average 37 FPS, all below the threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a delta of -0.2%. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a delta of -0.5%. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, a delta of -0.7%. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, a delta of 1.4%. All are within 1.4% of the Arc B370.

Q: What is the combo rank for this CPU and GPU pairing in The Technomancer?

A: The combination ranks 3408 out of 3696 tested combos in the database. This places it in the lower portion of all recorded configurations, consistent with the mostly sub-60 FPS results.

Q: How much faster is the Ryzen 9 9950X3D than its nearest CPU rival by average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 9 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of 75779. The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 at 75738, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D is also at 0.1% delta with 75716. The AMD EPYC 8224P is 0.3% behind at 75582, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is 0.4% behind at 75488.

Q: What minimum and maximum frame rates are recorded for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum is 47 FPS and the maximum is 63 FPS, with an average of 55 FPS. This shows a 16 FPS spread, indicating some variability in frame pacing.