The Technomancer

Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with Intel Arc B570 presents a specific performance profile for running The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The measured data indicates a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with clear limitations at 4K but strong playability at 1080p and 1440p. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and actionable settings based strictly on the benchmark results.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 sits in a tightly contested performance bracket. Its average benchmark score of 46062 places it within 0.2% of several competing processors. The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, which scores 46030, a delta of only 0.1% — effectively identical performance. The Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098, putting the Ultra 5 235 just 0.1% behind. Two AMD EPYC server chips, the 4364P and 7303, score 45970 and 45960 respectively, placing them 0.2% behind the Ultra 5 235. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in The Technomancer, as the game's demands are well within the capabilities of all four processors.

For the Intel Arc B570, the GPU's average benchmark score of 20556 lands it in a similar close grouping. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the nearest rival with a score of 20534, just 0.1% behind the Arc B570. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, putting the B570 0.1% behind its predecessor-generation sibling. Two older GPUs, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662), bracket the Arc B570 with deltas of 0.4% and -0.5% respectively. Users coming from an Arc A750 or an RTX 3070 Mobile-class GPU would see nearly identical performance in The Technomancer, making the Arc B570 a lateral move rather than a generational leap in this specific title.

The CPU's 89th percentile ranking versus all CPUs and the GPU's 65th percentile ranking versus all GPUs indicate that the processor is a stronger relative component. However, in The Technomancer, the measured FPS results show that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the data below demonstrates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU load shifts across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 121 FPS on Low settings, which suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU efficiently and the GPU has ample headroom. Moving to High settings at 1080p drops the average to 80 FPS, a reduction of 41 FPS — this is a clear sign that increased graphical load is engaging the GPU more heavily, but the CPU still keeps up. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 62 FPS, showing that even at maximum settings, the combination of CPU and GPU maintains playable performance.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern changes. Low settings produce 79 FPS, which is only 42 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 61 FPS, exactly at the playable threshold. High settings at 1440p drop to 52 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 38 FPS, compared to a 59 FPS gap at 1080p. This compression indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint as pixel count rises; the CPU's role diminishes because the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to be CPU-bound.

The 3840x2160 results confirm this trend. Low settings at 4K produce 44 FPS, Medium drops to 33 FPS, High falls to 29 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 22 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is only 22 FPS, versus 59 FPS at 1080p. At 4K, the Arc B570 is saturated at every preset, and the Ultra 5 235's processing power is largely irrelevant — the GPU's fill rate and shading throughput are the sole determinants of performance. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU has a measurable impact on frame rates, but by 4K, the GPU is the sole bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system performs strongly across all presets. Low settings average 121 FPS. Medium settings average 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS. High settings average 80 FPS. Ultra settings average 62 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the minimum observed frame rate at Medium (79 FPS) remains comfortably above it.

At 2560x1440, performance becomes more stratified. Low settings average 79 FPS. Medium settings average 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS — the minimum dips below the 60 FPS threshold even though the average clears it. High settings average 52 FPS. Ultra settings average 41 FPS. Only Low and Medium presets maintain an average at or above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches playable performance. Low settings average 44 FPS. Medium settings average 33 FPS, with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 39 FPS. High settings average 29 FPS. Ultra settings average 22 FPS. All four presets fall well short of the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the best case (Low) still 16 FPS below playable.

The medium preset at each resolution provides the only complete min/max data set: 93/79/107 at 1080p, 61/52/70 at 1440p, and 33/28/39 at 4K. This shows a consistent pattern where the minimum FPS is roughly 15% lower than the average, indicating minor frame-time spikes even in the mid-range preset.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, but playability depends entirely on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 62 FPS, making it a fully playable experience at maximum settings. At 2560x1440, the system is playable on Low (79 FPS) and Medium (61 FPS) presets, but High (52 FPS) and Ultra (41 FPS) fall below the threshold. At 3840x2160, no preset is playable; the best result is Low at 44 FPS, which is 16 FPS short of the 60 FPS target.

The verdict data confirms this: 1080p lists all four presets as playable, 1440p lists only Low and Medium, and 4K lists none. For users targeting 1080p, this combination delivers a fully smooth experience at any settings level. For 1440p users, the Medium preset is the ceiling for consistent 60 FPS performance. For 4K, this hardware is not suitable for The Technomancer without significant compromise below even the Low preset, which is not measured here.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU and GPU combinations for The Technomancer, this pairing ranks 2972 out of 3696 combos. This places it in the 80th percentile of all tested systems — better than roughly 80% of configurations, but far from the top tier. The rank reflects the Arc B570's mid-range positioning (65th percentile among GPUs) more than the CPU's strength (89th percentile among CPUs). The 724 combos ranked above this system likely pair faster GPUs with comparable or better CPUs, which the 4K results support — the GPU clearly limits high-resolution performance. The rank of 2972 out of 3696 indicates a solid mid-pack system that excels at 1080p but cannot compete with high-end configurations at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 62 FPS. This is the maximum settings level this system can run while maintaining playable performance.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 61 FPS. The High preset at 52 FPS and Ultra at 41 FPS are not viable for 60 FPS gameplay.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The best available option is Low at 44 FPS, but this still falls short of the playable threshold. Users must either reduce resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: No. The best 4K result is Low settings at 44 FPS average, which is 16 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra average 33, 29, and 22 FPS respectively.

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

A: Ultra settings average 62 FPS at 1920x1080, making it the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Ultra 5 235 scores 46062 on average benchmarks, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030) and 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098). Performance differences are negligible.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 significantly faster than the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 scores 20556 on average benchmarks, which is 0.1% lower than the Arc A750's 20582. In The Technomancer, users would see effectively identical frame rates from either GPU.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 52 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS average. This indicates occasional frame drops even on a playable preset.

Q: How does this system rank among all tested combos for The Technomancer?

A: It ranks 2972 out of 3696 tested combinations, placing it in the 80th percentile of all systems tested for this game.