The Technomancer

Intel Core i5-13400F paired with Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable experience for The Technomancer at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The combination ranks in the 80th percentile of tested combos, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data, component roles, and settings recommendations for this specific hardware pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2972 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations, indicating that while the hardware can run the game, it does not deliver top-tier performance relative to the broader benchmark database. The rank reflects the game's age and the fact that many higher-end GPUs and CPUs achieve far higher frame rates.

The CPU itself performs well in synthetic benchmarks, sitting at the 77th percentile against all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284 (0% delta), while the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3% delta). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H trails slightly at 25201 (0.4% delta). These tight margins show the i5-13400F is competitive with mid-range mobile and desktop chips.

The GPU, Intel Arc B570, sits at the 65th percentile against all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20534 (0.1% delta), while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (-0.1% delta). The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (0.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (-0.5% delta). The Arc B570's synthetic performance is essentially on par with these alternatives.

The combination's low rank in this specific game likely stems from the GPU's driver overhead or the game's engine not favoring the Arc architecture. The measured FPS data confirms this, showing a significant drop between 1080p and 4K that suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant constraint at all resolutions for The Technomancer. At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough headroom to push the GPU to its limits, with frame rates ranging from 121 FPS at Low settings to 62 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 49% performance drop, which is consistent with GPU-bound scenarios where settings directly impact pixel throughput.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases noticeably. The Low preset delivers 79 FPS, but Ultra drops to 41 FPS, a 48% reduction. This suggests the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's performance headroom from 1080p is not fully utilized. The Medium preset at 61 FPS sits right at the playable threshold, indicating the GPU is nearing its limits at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. Even the Low preset only achieves 44 FPS, and Ultra falls to 22 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 50%, showing that the Arc B570 cannot handle 4K rendering for this title regardless of settings. The CPU's role becomes minimal here, as the GPU is saturated.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark data supports this interpretation. The i5-13400F scores 22604 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3191 in single-core, placing it well above the performance needed for a 2016 action RPG. The game's CPU demands are modest, and the measured FPS data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecks even at 1080p Low where the GPU is least stressed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i5-13400F + Intel Arc B570 delivers the following average FPS across presets:

• Low: 121 FPS
• Medium: 93 FPS (min 79, max 107)
• High: 80 FPS
• Ultra: 62 FPS

The Medium preset shows a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS, indicating smooth frame pacing with no severe dips. The Ultra preset at 62 FPS sits just above the 60 FPS threshold, making it playable but with minimal headroom.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly:

• Low: 79 FPS
• Medium: 61 FPS (min 52, max 70)
• High: 52 FPS
• Ultra: 41 FPS

The Medium preset's minimum of 52 FPS falls below the playable threshold, meaning occasional stutter may occur. The High preset at 52 FPS and Ultra at 41 FPS are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles across all presets:

• Low: 44 FPS
• Medium: 33 FPS (min 28, max 39)
• High: 29 FPS
• Ultra: 22 FPS

No preset at 4K reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 28 FPS indicates severe frame drops that would be noticeable during gameplay.

The scaling between resolutions shows a clear trend: moving from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35-40% performance depending on preset, while moving from 1440p to 4K costs another 45-50%. This is consistent with the GPU's fill rate and bandwidth constraints.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Intel Core i5-13400F all perform within 0.4% of each other in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (0.4% delta). Any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer, as the game is not CPU-bound in this configuration.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570's nearest rivals show similar performance deltas. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (0.1% delta), the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (-0.1% delta), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (0.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (-0.5% delta). All four GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS in The Technomancer, meaning users with these alternatives would see the same playability verdicts.

The Intel Arc A750 is particularly notable as a direct sibling to the B570, sharing the same architecture. The measured performance deltas suggest the A750 would be within 1 FPS of the B570 at most settings, making it a viable alternative for users who own that card.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 62 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the game, and the combo achieves it with minimal margin. For users who prefer a safety buffer, the High preset at 80 FPS offers substantially more headroom at slightly lower visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is Medium, with an average of 61 FPS. The minimum of 52 FPS may cause occasional stutter, but the average stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 79 FPS provides a smoother experience for users who notice the dips.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The best-case scenario is the Low preset at 44 FPS, which is playable but well below the target. Users with 4K displays should either lower the resolution or accept a significant frame rate compromise.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-13400F + Intel Arc B570 can run The Technomancer, but the playable experience is resolution-dependent.

At 1920x1080, the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at all four presets (Low: 121 FPS, Medium: 93 FPS, High: 80 FPS, Ultra: 62 FPS). This is the resolution where the hardware performs best, and Ultra settings provide a playable experience with an average of 62 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the combo clears 60 FPS at Low (79 FPS) and Medium (61 FPS) presets. The High preset at 52 FPS and Ultra at 41 FPS fall short of the playable threshold. The best playable setting is Medium with an average of 61 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo fails to reach 60 FPS at any preset. The best result is Low at 44 FPS, which is not playable by the 60 FPS standard. Users should avoid 4K for this game with this hardware.

The verdict is clear: this PC runs the game well at 1080p, adequately at 1440p with reduced settings, and not at all at 4K. The GPU is the limiting factor, and users seeking 4K performance would need a significantly more powerful graphics card.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 all presets exceed 60 FPS (Low: 121, Medium: 93, High: 80, Ultra: 62). At 2560x1440, only Low (79 FPS) and Medium (61 FPS) presets clear 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS.

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

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 61 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS and maximum of 70 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-13400F scores 25292 on average benchmarks. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284 (0% delta). The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3% delta), all essentially identical.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 or the CPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The measured FPS drops by 49% from Low to Ultra at 1080p and 50% at 4K, indicating GPU-bound performance. The CPU's synthetic scores are well above the game's requirements.

Q: What GPU alternatives perform similarly to the Intel Arc B570?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (0.1% delta), the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (-0.1% delta), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (0.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (-0.5% delta). All would produce nearly identical FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best case is the Low preset at 44 FPS average. The Medium preset drops to 33 FPS with a minimum of 28 FPS, and Ultra falls to 22 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.