The Technomancer

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 ranks 2,972 out of 3,696 tested combos for The Technomancer, placing it in the bottom 20% of the database. This is a modest pairing for a 2016 Action RPG, and the ranking reflects that the system is capable but not exceptional. The CPU sits at the 68th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU lands at the 65th percentile among all tested graphics cards. Individually, both components are mid-pack performers, but when combined for this specific title, the results skew lower because The Technomancer demands more from the graphics subsystem than from the processor.

The measured FPS data confirms that this combo is fundamentally a 1080p solution. At 1920x1080, the system delivers playable frame rates across every preset, from Low at 121 FPS average up to Ultra at 62 FPS average. The situation changes at higher resolutions. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium averaging exactly 61 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS, with the best result being Low at 44 FPS average. The 4K results are uniformly below the playability threshold, making this combo unsuitable for 4K gaming in this title.

What makes this ranking noteworthy is the gap between the component percentiles and the game-specific rank. The CPU and GPU both sit in the upper half of their respective pools, yet the combo rank falls into the lower quintile. This suggests that The Technomancer does not scale well with the Arc B570's architecture, or that the 10 GB GDDR6 memory configuration is a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The recorded data shows a steep performance cliff between 1440p and 4K, indicating that memory bandwidth or rasterization throughput becomes the bottleneck beyond 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured FPS values for three resolutions and four settings presets, though not all combinations have complete min/max data. The most detailed records exist for Medium settings, which include average, minimum, and maximum frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 121 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS. High settings average 80 FPS, while Ultra settings average 62 FPS. The Ultra result is particularly important because it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow margin, making it the most demanding playable preset at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 79 FPS, which remains comfortably above the playability threshold. Medium settings average 61 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 52 FPS indicates that even though the average clears 60 FPS, there are moments where the system dips below the threshold. High settings average 52 FPS, which falls short of 60 FPS, and Ultra settings average 41 FPS, which is significantly below playable.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below the playability threshold. Low settings produce an average of 44 FPS, Medium settings average 33 FPS with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 39 FPS, High settings average 29 FPS, and Ultra settings average 22 FPS. The 4K results show a clear linear degradation from Low to Ultra, with each preset step costing roughly 5 to 11 FPS on average. The Medium preset at 4K has the only complete min/max data in this resolution, showing a tight range of 28 to 39 FPS, which suggests the frame pacing is relatively stable but at an unplayable level.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: Low settings provide the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order. The delta between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 59 FPS. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 38 FPS. At 4K, the gap shrinks further to 22 FPS. This indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes fully saturated and preset choices have less impact on absolute frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold for this database is 60 FPS average, and the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that stays at or above that threshold at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 62 FPS. This is the highest preset available and it clears the threshold by 2 FPS. The system can run The Technomancer at maximum fidelity at 1080p, though the margin is slim. High settings average 80 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS, and Low averages 121 FPS, all of which are also playable, but Ultra is the most demanding option that still meets the standard.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium, which averages 61 FPS. This exactly matches the playability threshold and is the only preset above Low that clears 60 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 52 FPS at Medium means there are occasional dips below the threshold, but the average holds. Low settings average 79 FPS and are also playable, but Medium provides better visual quality while maintaining the required average. High settings at 52 FPS and Ultra at 41 FPS are not playable at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best result is Low at 44 FPS average, which falls 16 FPS short of the threshold. Medium averages 33 FPS, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None of these approach playability, so the verdict for 4K is that this combo cannot run The Technomancer at an acceptable frame rate regardless of settings.

The data shows a clear tier structure: 1080p is fully playable at all presets, 1440p is playable up to Medium, and 4K is not playable at any preset. Users targeting 1440p should select Medium settings for the best balance of visual quality and performance, while 1080p users can confidently enable Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for how this combo compares to other hardware configurations. For the Intel Core i5-10400F, the closest processors by average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon 6756E, the Intel Core 7 160UL, the AMD EPYC 7552, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C. The Xeon 6756E scores 14,163, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-10400F. The Core 7 160UL scores 14,232, which is 0.3% lower. The EPYC 7552 scores 14,115, which is 0.5% higher. The Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14,277, which is 0.6% lower. These delta percentages are all within 1%, meaning any of these processors would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in The Technomancer.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest GPU rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, the Intel Arc A750, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X. The RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20,534, which is 0.1% higher than the Arc B570. The Arc A750 scores 20,582, which is 0.1% lower. The Quadro M4000M scores 20,480, which is 0.4% higher. The Radeon R9 M390X scores 20,662, which is 0.5% lower. These GPU alternatives are all within 0.5% of the Arc B570's average score, so users with any of these graphics cards would see essentially identical frame rates in The Technomancer.

The practical implication is that this combo sits in a dense performance cluster. Swapping the i5-10400F for any of its nearest rivals would not meaningfully change the gaming experience. Similarly, swapping the Arc B570 for the Arc A750 or the RTX 3070 Mobile would produce frame rates within the margin of error. The recorded data for this combo can be treated as representative of a broader family of hardware with comparable benchmark scores.

The CPU rivals are notably diverse in architecture, spanning Intel Xeon server parts, Intel Core mobile parts, AMD EPYC server parts, and AMD Ryzen mobile parts. The GPU rivals span desktop and mobile NVIDIA parts, an Intel desktop part, and an AMD mobile part. This diversity underscores that raw benchmark scores, rather than specific hardware categories, are the best predictor of gaming performance in this title.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at 1080p are playable, with Low at 121 FPS, Medium at 93 FPS, and High at 80 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: Medium settings is the best playable option at 2560x1440, averaging 61 FPS. Low settings also clear the threshold at 79 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality. High settings at 52 FPS and Ultra at 41 FPS are below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with the Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B570?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 44 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 33 FPS, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None of these meet the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20,556, while the Arc A750 scores 20,582. The A750 is 0.1% higher, which is a negligible difference. Users would see nearly identical frame rates with either GPU in The Technomancer.

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

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum recorded FPS is 79, with a maximum of 107 and an average of 93. The minimum stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating stable frame pacing.

Q: How does the CPU rank among all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 14,185, and its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6756E, scores 14,163, a difference of only 0.2%.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 can run The Technomancer, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, this combo is fully capable, with all four presets clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings are Ultra at 62 FPS average, which allows users to experience maximum visual fidelity at standard HD resolution. The margin is slim, but it clears the bar.

At 2560x1440, the combo remains usable but with restrictions. Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium being the best option at 61 FPS average. Users who want to play at 1440p must accept Medium settings or lower, as High and Ultra both fall below 60 FPS. The minimum frame rate at Medium is 52 FPS, so there will be occasional dips, but the average holds above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, this combo cannot run The Technomancer at a playable frame rate under any settings preset. The best result is Low at 44 FPS average, which is 16 FPS below the threshold. The GPU lacks the rasterization throughput and possibly the memory bandwidth to handle 4K rendering in this title, despite having 10 GB of GDDR6 memory.

The overall verdict is that this system is a 1080p gaming solution for The Technomancer, with a secondary capability at 1440p on lower presets. The combo rank of 2,972 out of 3,696 reflects this positioning: it is a competent budget-oriented pairing that delivers solid performance at standard resolution but falls short at higher resolutions. Users with 1080p displays can enable Ultra settings and enjoy the game at full fidelity. Users with 1440p displays should set Medium for acceptable performance. Users with 4K displays should look elsewhere or significantly reduce expectations, as no settings combination will achieve 60 FPS.