The Technomancer

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset in the measured data reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average frame rate recorded at 4K is 28 FPS on Low settings, followed by 22 FPS on Medium, 19 FPS on High, and 15 FPS on Ultra. Since even the least demanding preset falls far below 60 FPS, there is no recommended setting at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but still remains below the playable threshold. Low settings produce an average of 52 FPS, Medium averages 40 FPS, High averages 34 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. None of these reach 60 FPS, so the database does not list a best setting for 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the data shows two settings that clear the 60 FPS threshold: Low averages 79 FPS and Medium averages 61 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 61 FPS. High drops to 52 FPS and Ultra falls to 40 FPS, so Medium is the optimal choice for smooth gameplay at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3285 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the lower portion of the database, with roughly 89% of tested configurations delivering higher frame rates. The low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU side of the pairing, as the Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile among all tested GPUs in the database.

The CPU, by contrast, performs far better in general benchmark data. The i5-11400F ranks in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17177. This disparity between a mid-tier CPU and a very low-tier GPU explains why the combo lands near the bottom of the rankings for this specific title. The game's demands at higher resolutions and presets quickly exceed what the graphics component can deliver, while the processor has ample headroom for most workloads.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 the combo achieves 79 FPS on Low and 61 FPS on Medium. Both presets exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold used by the database.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1080p?

A: Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 61 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p?

A: No. The best result at 2560x1440 is 52 FPS on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra average 40, 34, and 26 FPS respectively.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B390 have integrated memory?

A: No. The GPU uses System Shared memory with a System Shared bus width and System Dependent bandwidth, meaning it relies on the host system's memory rather than dedicated VRAM.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It sits 1.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% above the GeForce 800M, 2.5% above the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% above the GT 710.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game?

A: The data suggests not. The i5-11400F ranks in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile. The frame rates are consistently limited by the graphics component, especially at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i5-11400F is closely matched by four other processors. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-11400F's average of 17177. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. Any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-side performance in The Technomancer, meaning the game's frame rates would remain effectively unchanged when paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B390's nearest rivals are all NVIDIA parts from older generations. The GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3% lower than the Arc B390's 1482. The GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5% lower. The GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5% lower. The GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7% lower. This cluster of GPUs all perform within a narrow band of each other, so swapping among them would produce similar frame rates in this game. None of these alternatives would meaningfully improve the playability picture at 4K or 1440p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows a clear pattern of GPU limitation across all resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, dropping from Ultra to Low raises the average frame rate from 40 FPS to 79 FPS, a gain of 39 FPS from reducing graphical load. At 2560x1440, the same preset change raises the average from 26 FPS to 52 FPS, a gain of 26 FPS. At 3840x2160, the gain is 13 FPS, from 15 FPS on Ultra to 28 FPS on Low.

The resolution scaling tells a similar story. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p drops the average from 79 FPS to 52 FPS, and moving from 1440p to 4K drops it further to 28 FPS. At Medium settings, the progression is 61 FPS at 1080p, 40 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. At High settings, it is 52 FPS, 34 FPS, and 19 FPS. At Ultra settings, it is 40 FPS, 26 FPS, and 15 FPS.

These scaling patterns indicate that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor at every tested configuration. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking and strong multi-threaded scores, including 14340 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 16908 in PassMark multi-thread, suggest it has far more capability than the game requires at these settings. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking, by contrast, places it among the weakest tested graphics solutions. As resolution increases, the gap between what the CPU can deliver and what the GPU can render widens, confirming that the graphics component dominates performance in The Technomancer.

The Verdict

The database verdict for this combo is clear: it can run The Technomancer at 1920x1080 on Low and Medium settings, with Medium being the best playable preset at an average of 61 FPS. At 2560x1440, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold, with the best result being 52 FPS on Low. At 3840x2160, no preset comes close, with the best result being 28 FPS on Low.

For users targeting 1080p, this system is viable. The Medium preset delivers exactly 61 FPS on average, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS, so there is some headroom above the threshold but occasional dips below it. The Low preset provides a more comfortable margin at 79 FPS average. For users with 1440p or 4K displays, the verdict is negative across all presets, and the data indicates the GPU would need to be replaced to achieve playable frame rates at those resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results are as follows. Low settings average 28 FPS. Medium settings average 22 FPS, with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 25 FPS. High settings average 19 FPS. Ultra settings average 15 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 52 FPS. Medium settings average 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS. High settings average 34 FPS. Ultra settings average 26 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 79 FPS. Medium settings average 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS. High settings average 52 FPS. Ultra settings average 40 FPS.

The complete dataset shows a consistent pattern: every resolution and preset combination produces average frame rates that scale predictably with graphical load, and the only configurations that meet the 60 FPS playable threshold are the two lowest presets at 1080p. The Medium preset at 1080p is the highest-quality configuration that remains playable, delivering 61 FPS average with a 52 FPS minimum. The gap between Medium and High at 1080p is 9 FPS, while the gap between Low and Medium is 18 FPS, indicating that the cost of moving from Low to Medium is substantial but still acceptable, while moving beyond Medium pushes the frame rate below the threshold.