The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B580 combination. The measured data reveals a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K. The findings below break down exactly where this pairing excels and where it falls short, based solely on the measured frame rates and benchmark scores.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the data shows that no preset achieves a playable 60 frames per second. The highest average frame rate recorded is 49 FPS at Low settings, which falls short of the playable threshold. Therefore, the best settings for 4K are none; the system cannot sustain 60 FPS at this resolution with any tested configuration.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves significantly. The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 69 FPS. The minimum frame rate for this setting is 59 FPS, which indicates that while the average is comfortable, there can be brief dips just below the target. Low settings push the average to 90 FPS, but Medium is the highest playable option.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), this hardware combination is fully capable. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 70 FPS. This is the optimal choice for a 1080p display, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while still exceeding the 60 FPS target. High settings reach 90 FPS, and Medium hits 106 FPS, but Ultra offers the best balance of quality and performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data for the CPU places the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 in the 90th percentile of all tested processors, with an average score of 48995. Its closest rivals, based on average benchmark score, are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which scores 49196 (a 0.4% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which scores 49228 (a 0.5% difference). This indicates that in synthetic CPU tests, these two AMD processors would deliver nearly identical performance to the Intel chip.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B580 sits in the 68th percentile of all tested graphics cards, with an average score of 23021. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which scores 23061 (a 0.2% difference), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which scores 22895 (a 0.6% difference). These three cards are practically interchangeable in terms of raw benchmark performance. The data also lists the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 as a rival with a score of 23172, a 0.7% difference, meaning even this higher-tier card is statistically a close match in this specific benchmark suite.

For a user looking at the combined system, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Arc B580 pairing would show very similar in-game frame rates to a system using an AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G with an AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, based on their benchmark parity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a detailed picture of performance scaling across settings and resolutions.

3840x2160: The data shows a clear hierarchy of performance. At Low settings, the average FPS is 49. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 and a maximum of 44. High settings yield an average of 32 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset brings the average down to 25 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a substantial performance cost for each step up in visual quality.

2560x1440: Performance is markedly better here. Low settings achieve an average of 90 FPS. Medium settings average 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 and a maximum of 79. High settings bring the average to 59 FPS, which is just one frame below the playable threshold. Ultra settings average 46 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is notable, as it crosses the 60 FPS line.

1920x1080: This is the resolution where the combination shines. Low settings deliver an impressive 138 FPS average. Medium settings average 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 and a maximum of 121. High settings average 90 FPS. Even the demanding Ultra preset maintains a solid 70 FPS average. The scaling from 1440p to 1080p is substantial, offering a significant frame rate uplift across all settings.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run The Technomancer has a nuanced answer based on resolution. At 3840x2160, the verdict is clear: it cannot run the game at a playable 60 FPS with any settings, as the highest average FPS recorded is 49 at Low. Users with 4K displays would need to reduce resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable, but with limitations. The verdict from the data shows that Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium being the best playable option at 69 FPS average. High settings dip to an average of 59 FPS, missing the 60 FPS target.

At 1920x1080, the verdict is a resounding yes. The data confirms that High, Low, Medium, and Ultra presets are all playable. The best playable setting is Ultra, which runs at an average of 70 FPS. This is a fully playable experience with maximum visual quality.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in The Technomancer?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. It is the only resolution where the Ultra preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, achieving an average of 70 FPS.

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 1440p High settings is 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings are the highest playable option at this resolution, averaging 69 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: The data indicates it is not playable. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 49 at Low settings, and the Ultra preset averages only 25 FPS. No preset achieves 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080?

A: The average benchmark scores are very close. The Arc B580 scores 23021, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895, a difference of 0.6%. This suggests nearly identical performance in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: The measured average FPS drops from 69 FPS on Medium to 59 FPS on High, a 10 FPS difference. This is a significant drop because it moves the experience from playable to unplayable according to the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded in the data is 32 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. The minimum FPS for 1440p Medium is 59 FPS, and for 1080p Medium it is 90 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B580 pairing ranks 2787 out of 3696 tested combos. This places it in the lower third of all systems tested for this specific game. While the hardware is powerful in synthetic benchmarks, this rank suggests that the combination is not optimized for this particular title, or that the game’s engine is more sensitive to certain GPU or CPU traits that this pairing does not excel at. This is an interesting data point, as the individual components perform well in general, but the in-game rank is lower, indicating a potential bottleneck or compatibility quirk specific to The Technomancer.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The drop in average FPS from 1080p Ultra (70 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (46 FPS) is a 34% reduction, and from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (25 FPS) is a further 46% reduction. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound workload, where the graphics card’s rendering capability is the limiting factor.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent when examining the performance at 1080p. At this resolution, the GPU is less stressed, and the frame rates are high. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245, with its 14 cores and 14 threads, is likely able to feed the Arc B580 efficiently, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. The passmark multithread score of 38706 and the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32924 indicate a strong processor that should not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions.

However, the game’s age and engine might have a single-thread limitation. The CPU’s passmark single-thread score is 4394, which is respectable but not extraordinary. The high frame rates at 1080p (138 FPS Low, 90 FPS High) suggest the CPU is handling the game logic well, but the significant frame rate drop when moving to 1440p and 4K clearly shows the GPU is the dominant factor for this title at higher resolutions. The scaling between settings at each resolution further reinforces this: the difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 68 FPS, while at 4K it is only 24 FPS, which is consistent with the GPU being the limit at higher pixel counts.