The Technomancer

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 in The Technomancer shows a clear progression of performance across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets. The frame rates are measured as average FPS, with min and max values recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system produces its lowest frame rates. The Low preset yields an average of 26 FPS. Dropping the quality to Medium reduces the average to 20 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 17 FPS and a maximum of 23 FPS. The High preset lowers the average further to 17 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, bringing the average down to 13 FPS. None of these settings approach the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance improves substantially but remains below the playability threshold. The Low preset delivers an average of 47 FPS. The Medium preset averages 36 FPS, with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 41 FPS. The High preset records an average of 31 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 24 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 23 FPS, indicating a significant scaling cost for the highest quality settings.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system finally reaches a playable state, but only at the Low preset. The Low preset averages 71 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold by 11 FPS. The Medium preset averages 55 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. The High preset averages 47 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 37 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 16 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs 8 FPS, and the step from High to Ultra costs 10 FPS. The scaling pattern shows diminishing returns are not linear; the largest single drop occurs when moving from Low to Medium.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the balance between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the Intel Arc B370 shifts as resolution and settings change. The Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, and its performance profile suggests it is the primary constraint in this combination.

Comparing the scaling between resolutions at the same preset provides insight into GPU dominance. At the Low preset, the average FPS moves from 71 at 1080p to 47 at 1440p, a reduction of 33.8%. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low drops the average from 47 to 26 FPS, another 44.7% reduction. These large proportional losses across resolution steps are typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the render load increases with pixel count and the iGPU's shading units, 1280 in total, become the limiting factor.

At the Medium preset, the averages are 55 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 34.5%, and from 1440p to 4K is 44.4%. The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and Medium suggests that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck regardless of preset. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Rocket Lake part with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, has ample headroom for a 2016 Action RPG; its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and single-core score of 2024 place it well above the demands of this title.

The settings scaling at a fixed resolution further confirms the GPU constraint. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 34 FPS (71 down to 37). At 1440p, the same settings span is 23 FPS (47 down to 24). At 4K, the span is 13 FPS (26 down to 13). The shrinking absolute difference at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is already saturated by the pixel count, so additional quality settings have less relative impact. The CPU's role is secondary; its performance is sufficient to feed the iGPU even at the lowest resolution and highest settings, where the frame rate is still limited by the graphics hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 1080p with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at the Low preset. The recorded average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 71 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Medium preset falls short at 55 FPS average, so the playable settings list for 1080p includes only Low.

Q: What is the best playable settings preset at 1440p?

A: None. The verdict data for 2560x1440 shows an empty list of playable settings. The highest average FPS at this resolution is 47 FPS on Low, which does not reach the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184 from the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186 (0.2% faster), and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1190 (0.5% faster). The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% faster), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% slower).

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this game?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-11400F ranks in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 14340 and single-core score is 2024. The frame rate scaling between resolutions and presets follows a GPU-bound pattern, with large drops from increased pixel counts, indicating the Arc B370 is the limiting component.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values recorded?

A: The data includes min and max values only for the Medium preset. At 4K Medium, the range is 17 to 23 FPS with an average of 20. At 1440p Medium, the range is 30 to 41 FPS with an average of 36. At 1080p Medium, the range is 47 to 63 FPS with an average of 55.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3408 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer, placing it in the bottom portion of the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-11400F show that the CPU's average benchmark score of 17177 is closely matched by several other processors. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, a 0.4% difference in the other direction. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278 (0.6% faster), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074 (0.6% slower). In practice, any of these CPUs paired with the same GPU would produce nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer, since the game is not CPU-limited at the tested settings.

For the Intel Arc B370, the nearest rivals are older discrete and mobile graphics solutions. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 delivers a benchmark score of 1186, essentially identical to the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192. The AMD FirePro M2000 is slightly slower at 1168. These alternatives would all exhibit similar performance in this game, meaning users of those GPUs would see the same playability limitations: 1080p Low at 71 FPS average, but no playable settings at 1440p or 4K.

The combination of a CPU in the 71st percentile with a GPU in the 5th percentile (based on the Arc B370's percentileVsAllGpus) creates a system where the graphics component dictates the gaming experience. Swapping the CPU for any of its nearest rivals would not change the outcome; the frame rates would remain constrained by the iGPU's 1280 shading units and 20 ROPs.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average FPS is 26 on Low, which is far below playable. The best settings field for this resolution is null, indicating no recommended preset exists.

At 2560x1440, the situation is identical. The highest average FPS is 47 on Low, and the playable settings list is empty. The best settings field is null.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only playable option. It delivers an average of 71 FPS, which is 11 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings for this resolution is Low, with an average FPS of 71. The Medium preset at 55 FPS average is close but does not meet the playability criterion. Users seeking a smoother visual experience above Low would need to accept a frame rate below the threshold; the data does not support any other preset at 1080p as playable.

The Verdict

This system can run The Technomancer, but only in a limited configuration. The verdict data by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160 and 2560x1440, the playable settings list is empty, meaning no preset reaches 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Low preset is confirmed playable with an average of 71 FPS.

For a 1080p display, the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B370 combination provides a playable experience only on the lowest quality settings. The 71 FPS average on Low leaves some headroom, but the Medium preset's 55 FPS average shows that even a single step up in quality breaks the 60 FPS barrier. The minimum FPS at Medium is 47, which would produce noticeable stutter in action scenes.

At 1440p and 4K, this system is not suitable for playable frame rates. The best averages are 47 FPS and 26 FPS respectively, both on Low settings, which are well below the playability threshold. Users with higher-resolution displays would need to reduce the render resolution or accept a significant performance compromise.

The Core i5-11400F is not the limiting factor. Its multi-threaded and single-threaded scores are strong for a game from 2016, and the frame rate behavior across resolutions is consistent with a GPU-bound workload. The Intel Arc B370, despite being an active production part with a 2026 release date, simply does not have the throughput for this title at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3408 out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer. This places the system in the bottom 7.8% of all tested hardware configurations. The rank reflects the GPU's limited performance, as the CPU's percentile rank of 71 places it well above average among all processors.

The ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. A combo that cannot achieve 60 FPS at 1440p or 4K, and only barely clears it at 1080p Low, will naturally sit near the bottom of the distribution when other tested combos include more powerful discrete GPUs. The Arc B370's benchmark score of 1184, which is comparable to HD 5000-series and HD 7000M-series parts from over a decade ago, explains the low standing.

For context, the combo's rank of 3408 out of 3696 means there are 288 tested combinations that perform worse. Those systems would likely fail to reach 60 FPS even at 1080p Low. The i5-11400F's strong CPU scores ensure that the system is not held back by processor bottlenecks, but the Arc B370's graphics throughput caps the overall gaming experience. The data shows a system that is suitable for lightweight or older titles at modest settings, but The Technomancer at higher presets or resolutions is beyond its reach.