The Technomancer

Intel Core i7-12700K paired with Intel Arc B390 is a combination that struggles significantly with The Technomancer, delivering playable performance only at 1080p on lower presets. The CPU is a strong performer, but the GPU is the limiting factor, ranking in the bottom percentile of all tested graphics cards. Benchmark data shows that this system cannot maintain 60 FPS at 1440p or 4K under any settings, and even at 1080p, only Low and Medium presets cross the playable threshold. The Arc B390 behaves similarly to very old entry-level discrete GPUs, which explains the consistently low frame rates across all resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-12700K sits in a comfortable position relative to other processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 35287 places it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of tested processors. The nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent of its score. The Intel Core i5-13600T trails by only 0.1% with an average score of 35305, making it effectively identical in performance. The Intel Core i7-12700KF, which is the same chip without integrated graphics, scores 35365, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core 5 213PE complete the group with scores of 35403 and 35428, representing 0.3% and 0.4% deltas respectively. For The Technomancer, any of these CPUs would deliver the same experience, as the bottleneck is clearly the graphics subsystem.

The Intel Arc B390 presents a much less favorable picture. Its single recorded benchmark, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, yields a score of 1482, placing it at just the 9th percentile of all GPUs. This is an extremely low position, and the nearest rivals confirm the company it keeps. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, a 1.5% deficit. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM and GT 710 round out the list with scores of 1446 and 1443, representing 2.5% and 2.7% gaps. These are all legacy entry-level parts from over a decade ago. The data indicates that the Arc B390 performs at a level comparable to these old discrete GPUs, which explains why The Technomancer runs so poorly despite the game being from 2016.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. The Low preset delivers an average of 28 FPS, which is the best 4K result available. Medium drops to 22 FPS on average, with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 25. High manages only 19 FPS on average, and Ultra falls to 15 FPS. None of these approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the minimum frame rates confirm that the experience would be consistently stuttery.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains below playable. Low settings produce an average of 52 FPS, still 8 FPS short of the threshold. Medium averages 40 FPS with a range of 34 to 46. High drops to 34 FPS on average, and Ultra is at 26 FPS. The gap between the best 1440p result and 60 FPS is substantial, indicating that no amount of settings adjustment can make this resolution viable on this hardware.

At 1920x1080, the system finally finds playable ground. Low settings average 79 FPS, providing comfortable headroom above the 60 FPS target. Medium averages 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 and a maximum of 70, just barely clearing the threshold on average. High falls to 52 FPS on average, missing the target, and Ultra is at 40 FPS. The data shows that 1080p Medium is the ceiling for this configuration, and even that preset has minimum frame rates that dip below 60.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 4K?

A: No. The best 4K result is Low settings at 28 FPS average, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra average 22, 19, and 15 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the highest setting that maintains 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Medium settings at 1920x1080 average 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 and a maximum of 70. This is the most demanding preset that clears the playable threshold at this resolution.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it at the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710, all within 2.7% of its score.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700K a bottleneck for this game?

A: No. The CPU scores 19784 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1850.5 in single-core, ranking at the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the low frame rates across all resolutions.

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

A: The best 1440p result is 52 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 40 FPS, High averages 34 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS.

Q: Does the game run better on Low settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, Low settings at 1920x1080 average 79 FPS, which is 18 FPS above the playable threshold and the highest average frame rate recorded for this combination.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, but only under specific conditions. According to the verdict data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution with playable settings, and the playable presets are limited to Low and Medium. The best settings at this resolution are Medium, which averages 61 FPS. At 2560x1440, no settings are playable, with the best option being Low at 52 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with the best option being Low at 28 FPS. Users targeting 60 FPS should stick to 1080p and avoid High or Ultra presets, as High drops to 52 FPS and Ultra falls to 40 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p is the recommended configuration, as it provides the best visual quality while still averaging above the playable threshold, though users should expect occasional dips to 52 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this pairing ranks 3285 out of 3696 total combinations. This places it in the bottom 11% of all tested systems, reflecting the severe limitation imposed by the Arc B390. The CPU's strong benchmark performance does little to compensate for the GPU's weakness in this title. The rank indicates that the vast majority of other tested combinations deliver better frame rates, and users of this system will have a notably worse experience than most. The low GPU percentile of 9% is the primary driver of this ranking, and the data shows that the CPU is not the issue.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, so there is no recommended setting. The best available option is Low at 28 FPS, but this remains far below playable.

At 2560x1440, no preset achieves 60 FPS either. Low settings at 52 FPS is the closest option, but it still misses the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 61 FPS with a minimum of 52 and a maximum of 70. This is the optimal configuration for this system, balancing visual quality with playable performance. Low settings at 79 FPS provide more headroom for users who prioritize smoothness over visuals, but Medium is the highest preset that meets the playable criteria.