The Technomancer

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-11400F sits in a dense performance neighborhood. Its average benchmark score of 17177 places it at the 71st percentile among all tested CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly seven out of every ten processors in the database. The nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17120, a delta of just 0.3% higher. That is effectively a statistical tie; in practical terms, the two chips would be indistinguishable in gaming workloads. The Intel Core i5-12450H trails by 0.4% with a score of 17239, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% behind at 17278. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U completes the group at 17074, 0.6% lower. None of these deltas exceed a single percentage point, so any of these four alternatives would deliver near-identical CPU-bound behavior in The Technomancer.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570 posts an average benchmark score of 20556, good for the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20534, a 0.1% gap. The Intel Arc A750 is essentially neck-and-neck at 20582, 0.1% above. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M comes in at 20480 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 (0.5% higher). The spread across all four rivals is under one percent, so swapping any of these cards into the system would produce frame rates within the margin of measurement noise. The Arc B570's closest desktop counterpart in the database is the Arc A750, which is notable given the generational jump between Alchemist and Battlemage architectures.

For a system pairing the i5-11400F with the Arc B570, the data indicates that either component could be swapped for its nearest rivals without materially changing game performance. The CPU's multi-threaded scores, such as 14340 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 16908 in Passmark multithread, place it in a broad mid-range band. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 14195 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 similarly define a clear performance tier. Users coming from any of the listed alternatives should expect comparable frame pacing and average FPS in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 2972 out of 3696 tested combinations in the database for The Technomancer. That places the system in the 19th percentile overall, meaning roughly 80% of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates in this game. This is a modest ranking, and it reflects a combination that sits below the median of what the database has recorded for this title.

The rank is driven by both components landing in their respective mid-tiers. The CPU at the 71st percentile is competent, and the GPU at the 65th percentile is respectable, but neither is a top-tier part. In a game like The Technomancer, which was released in 2016, the Arc B570's modern architecture does not fully compensate for the fact that the card is positioned as an entry-level Battlemage part. The combination is workable for 1080p and 1440p play, but it falls short of the upper echelons of the database rankings.

It is notably the combo rank does not distinguish between CPU-bound and GPU-bound scenarios. The measured FPS data shows that at 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 121 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At the same resolution with Ultra settings, it still manages 62 FPS. The ranking reflects aggregate performance across all presets, and the system's ability to clear 60 FPS at 1440p Medium but not at 1440p High or Ultra explains why it sits below many other combinations that can handle higher settings at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data covers four resolutions and four settings levels, with some cells missing min/max values. The most complete data points are at Medium settings, where frame ranges were captured.

At 3840x2160, the system delivers 29 FPS average on High, 44 FPS on Low, 33 FPS on Medium, and 22 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 39 FPS. None of these averages approach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra is 22 FPS, indicating that graphics settings have a substantial impact at 4K, but even the lowest settings leave the system far from smooth playability.

At 2560x1440, performance improves meaningfully. Low settings produce 79 FPS average, Medium produces 61 FPS with a range of 52 to 70, High produces 52 FPS, and Ultra produces 41 FPS. The Medium preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, but High and Ultra fall short. The step from Medium to High costs 9 FPS, and from High to Ultra another 11 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system performs best. Low settings reach 121 FPS, Medium reaches 93 FPS with a range of 79 to 107, High reaches 80 FPS, and Ultra reaches 62 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 59 FPS drop, which is the largest absolute spread across any resolution, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom at 1080p to absorb heavy settings increases while staying playable.

The min/max data at Medium settings shows consistent frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the 79 FPS minimum is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p Medium, the 52 FPS minimum dips below it, even though the average is 61 FPS. At 4K Medium, the 28 FPS minimum is far below any playable standard. This suggests that 1440p Medium is borderline for users sensitive to frame drops, while 1080p Medium is safe.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 60 FPS on 4K?

A: No. The highest average at 3840x2160 is 44 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 33 FPS, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. No 4K preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Medium settings deliver 61 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings reach 79 FPS, but Medium is the highest preset that remains playable. High settings drop to 52 FPS, and Ultra to 41 FPS.

Q: Is 1080p Ultra playable with this combo?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 62 FPS, which is 2 FPS above the playable threshold. All four settings levels at 1080p clear 60 FPS, with Low at 121 FPS, Medium at 93 FPS, and High at 80 FPS.

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

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239 (0.4% lower), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074 (0.6% lower). All are within one percent.

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

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (0.1% lower), the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (0.5% higher).

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p High settings?

A: The average is 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Users seeking smooth play at 1440p should use Medium settings, which average 61 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU load shifts across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces 121 FPS on Low and 62 FPS on Ultra. The 59 FPS drop from settings changes indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck: as shader complexity increases, the Arc B570's limited compute throughput becomes the limiting factor. The CPU, with its 12 threads and 71st percentile standing, has ample headroom at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with a narrower spread. Low averages 79 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS, a 38 FPS difference. The reduction in absolute FPS compared to 1080p at every preset shows that the GPU is being pushed harder as pixel count increases. The CPU's role diminishes further; even at 1440p Low, the system only reaches 79 FPS, well below the 121 FPS at 1080p Low, which strongly suggests the GPU, not the CPU, is now the dominant constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is thoroughly saturated. The highest average is 44 FPS on Low, and Ultra drops to 22 FPS. The 22 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is proportionally smaller than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is so overburdened that even dramatic setting reductions cannot recover playable performance. The CPU is effectively idle in this scenario.

The scaling between resolutions at the same settings confirms this. At Medium settings, the system goes from 93 FPS at 1080p to 61 FPS at 1440p to 33 FPS at 4K. The 4K figure is barely more than half of the 1440p figure, and the 1440p figure is roughly two-thirds of the 1080p figure. This is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload where resolution scaling directly translates to frame rate loss. The CPU, which would show more consistent FPS across resolutions if it were the bottleneck, does not exhibit that pattern here. This game is clearly GPU-limited for this combination, with the CPU providing sufficient throughput to avoid becoming the limiting factor at any resolution or preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it clears the threshold by a narrow margin of 2 FPS. Users who prefer a larger safety buffer can drop to High at 80 FPS or Medium at 93 FPS, but the data shows Ultra is technically playable.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Medium, averaging 61 FPS. This clears the threshold by just 1 FPS, and the recorded minimum at this setting is 52 FPS, so users sensitive to frame drops may experience occasional dips below 60. Low settings deliver 79 FPS for a more comfortable margin, but Medium is the highest preset that meets the playable criteria.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The best option is Low at 44 FPS, followed by Medium at 33 FPS, High at 29 FPS, and Ultra at 22 FPS. The verdict data confirms that 4K has no playable settings for this combination.

The Verdict

This system can run The Technomancer, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra averages 62 FPS, High averages 80 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS, and Low averages 121 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo performs best, and it is fully playable at maximum settings.

At 2560x1440, the system is partially playable. Low and Medium both clear 60 FPS, with averages of 79 FPS and 61 FPS respectively. High and Ultra fall short at 52 FPS and 41 FPS. Users at 1440p should stick to Medium or lower for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the system is not playable under the 60 FPS standard. The best average is 44 FPS on Low, and every other preset is below 35 FPS. The verdict data lists no playable settings at 4K. For users with a 4K display, this combo requires dropping to 1440p or 1080p for acceptable frame rates. Overall, the i5-11400F and Arc B570 combination is a capable 1080p gaming system for this title, a marginal 1440p system, and not viable at 4K.