The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a split verdict for The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The data shows that the pairing is fully capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p across all tested settings, and can handle 1440p at medium presets. However, the hardware is not sufficient for playable frame rates at 4K, where even the lowest settings fall short of the 60 FPS threshold. Benchmark results indicate a system that scales predictably with resolution, with the GPU becoming the dominant constraint as pixel count increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for The Technomancer reveals a clear progression of frame rates across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably, with an average of 121 FPS at Low settings, which is the highest average recorded across all configurations. The Medium preset at 1080p yields an average of 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS, showing a stable frame time distribution. High settings at this resolution drop the average to 80 FPS, while the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 62 FPS, just above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance impact is significant. The Low preset delivers an average of 79 FPS, which is a substantial 42 FPS drop from the same settings at 1080p. Medium settings at 1440p produce an average of 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS, indicating that dips below the threshold do occur but are not sustained. High settings average 52 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra settings further drop to 41 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. Low settings yield an average of 44 FPS, while Medium settings produce 33 FPS with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 39 FPS. High settings average 29 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 22 FPS. None of these averages come close to the 60 FPS threshold, and even the minimum frame rates at Medium (28 FPS) are far below acceptable playability. The data shows a steep performance cliff between 1440p and 4K, with the latter requiring a much more powerful GPU.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a top-tier processor, scoring an average benchmark score of 75779, which places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, which has an average score of 75738, a delta of only 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D is nearly identical with a score of 75716, also at a 0.1% delta. The AMD EPYC 8224P is 0.3% behind with 75582, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 trails by 0.4% at 75488. These rivals would all provide essentially identical CPU-side performance in The Technomancer, meaning the game's frame rates are unlikely to change when swapping between these processors.

For the Intel Arc B570, the benchmark profile is different. This GPU has an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 M390X, which scores 20662, a delta of -0.5% relative to the B570. The Intel Arc A750 is also very close, scoring 20582 with a delta of -0.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile matches at 20534 with a 0.1% delta, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% behind at 20480. These rival GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer, so users with any of these cards can expect similar performance characteristics. The delta values are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Arc B570 is well-matched against these specific alternatives.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: No. The data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. Even at Low settings, the average FPS is 44, which is well below the 60 FPS threshold. The best case scenario is Medium at 33 FPS average, which is far from smooth.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p that keeps the game above 60 FPS?

A: Medium is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 61 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS. High and Ultra presets average 52 and 41 FPS respectively, failing to maintain 60 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain a stable 60 FPS at 1080p on Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 62, which is above the threshold. However, without a minimum FPS value recorded, it cannot be stated with certainty that every frame stays above 60. The average suggests it is generally playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has an average score of 75779. Its closest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D, are within 0.1% of that score. The AMD EPYC 8224P is 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is 0.4% behind. All are statistically equivalent.

Q: Which GPU rivals would perform most similarly to the Intel Arc B570 in this game?

A: The AMD Radeon R9 M390X is the closest, with a delta of -0.5% in average benchmark score. The Intel Arc A750 is also very close at -0.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and NVIDIA Quadro M4000M are within 0.1% and 0.4% respectively. These cards would deliver nearly identical frame rates.

Q: Is there any resolution where the game fails to reach 60 FPS on all settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160. All four settings, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, produce average frame rates of 44, 33, 29, and 22 FPS respectively, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on all four presets: Low averages 121 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS, High averages 80 FPS, and Ultra averages 62 FPS. This makes 1080p the most versatile resolution, allowing users to select any preset based on their preference for visual fidelity or frame rate headroom. At 2560x1440, only the Low and Medium presets are playable, with Medium being the best option at an average of 61 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at 1440p fall to 52 FPS and 41 FPS respectively, which are not fluid enough for a smooth experience. At 3840x2160, no settings achieve 60 FPS. The system is not recommended for 4K gaming in The Technomancer, as the highest average frame rate is 44 FPS at Low settings.

The verdict is clear: this hardware is a strong 1080p performer, a capable 1440p system at lower presets, and unsuitable for 4K. Users targeting 4K would need to significantly upgrade the GPU, as the CPU is not the limiting factor at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2972 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the system in the lower portion of the overall ranking, indicating that while it is playable at lower resolutions, it is not a top-tier performer for this specific title. The rank of 2972 suggests that the majority of tested systems achieve better average frame rates across all tested conditions. This is likely due to the Arc B570's mid-range GPU performance, which is a bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU's high percentile ranking (95th) does not compensate for the GPU's lower percentile (65th) when the game becomes pixel-bound. In practical terms, the combo is more competitive at 1080p, where the CPU's strength can help push frame rates higher, but it falls behind at 1440p and 4K where the GPU's limitations are exposed.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is identified. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 62 FPS. This is the highest visual quality setting that still meets the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset achieves an average of 61 FPS, making it the best option for visual quality while staying above 60 FPS. The Low preset also works at 79 FPS, but Medium offers a better balance of graphics and performance. At 3840x2160, there is no preset that reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average is 44 FPS at Low settings, which is not playable by the defined standard. Users at 4K would need to lower the resolution or upgrade the GPU to achieve playable frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU contribute to performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a significant role, as evidenced by the large frame rate differences between presets. The jump from Low (121 FPS) to Ultra (62 FPS) is a 59 FPS drop, indicating that the CPU can drive high frame rates when the GPU is less burdened. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42018 and a single-core score of 2259, support this. At this resolution, the system is often CPU-limited, meaning the GPU has headroom to spare.

Transitioning to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more dominant role. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial across all settings, with Low falling from 121 to 79 FPS and Medium from 93 to 61 FPS. This indicates that the Arc B570's rendering capacity is becoming a bottleneck. The GPU's 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed more heavily. The CPU still matters, but the scaling shows that the GPU is the primary limiter for achieving higher frame rates at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant constraint. The frame rates across all settings are consistently low, ranging from 22 FPS at Ultra to 44 FPS at Low. The CPU's performance is largely irrelevant here, as the GPU cannot process the pixel count fast enough. The scaling between Medium (33 FPS) and Low (44 FPS) shows a 11 FPS difference, while Ultra (22 FPS) and High (29 FPS) are similarly close, indicating that the GPU is saturated. The CPU's high core count and cache size do not help when the GPU is fully utilized. For users at 4K, upgrading the GPU would yield significantly better results, while the CPU would not need to be changed.