The Technomancer

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for The Technomancer on this configuration shows a heavily GPU-bound title with steep performance degradation as resolution increases. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates sit well below playable thresholds across every preset. The Low preset averages 26 FPS, Medium drops to 20 FPS with a minimum of 17 FPS and maximum of 23 FPS, High manages 17 FPS, and Ultra falls to 13 FPS. None of these approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the most forgiving preset fails to deliver a smooth experience at 4K.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains firmly sub-60. Low settings produce an average of 47 FPS, which is the strongest result at this resolution. Medium averages 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 41 FPS. High drops to 31 FPS, while Ultra bottoms out at 24 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 23 FPS, indicating that preset selection has a substantial impact on performance at 1440p, yet even the lowest settings cannot reach the 60 FPS target.

At 1920x1080, the configuration finally crosses the playable threshold, but only on the Low preset. Low settings deliver an average of 71 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS line with headroom. Medium averages 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS, meaning it dips below the threshold during demanding scenes despite a passable average. High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 34 FPS, the largest delta of any resolution tested, underscoring how sensitive this game is to graphical presets on this hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data points to the Intel Arc B370 integrated graphics as the dominant performance limiter in The Technomancer. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, with its 24 cores and 24 threads, is a 96th percentile CPU according to the database, while the Arc B370 sits at just the 5th percentile among all GPUs. That massive gap in relative standing is reflected in the frame rates: the GPU cannot sustain playable performance at higher resolutions regardless of CPU headroom.

Resolution scaling tells the same story. From 1920x1080 Low to 2560x1440 Low, the average FPS drops from 71 to 47, a 34% reduction. From 2560x1440 Low to 3840x2160 Low, the average falls from 47 to 26, a 45% reduction. These steep declines with rising pixel count are classic symptoms of a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions, since the CPU workload does not scale with pixel count. Instead, the data shows near-linear degradation, confirming that the Arc B370's shading units, TMUs, and ROPs are saturated long before the CPU is stressed.

Preset scaling reinforces the same conclusion. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra costs 34 FPS on average (71 to 37). At 2560x1440, the same preset shift costs 23 FPS (47 to 24). At 3840x2160, it costs 13 FPS (26 to 13). The shrinking absolute delta at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is already at its limit even on Low, so additional graphical features and texture quality have diminishing impact on frame rate. The CPU, meanwhile, has ample headroom: its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44253 and single-core score of 2439 place it far above what a 2016 Action RPG would require. The Technomancer's engine is not thread-hungry by modern standards, and the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus delivers far more compute capability than this title can utilize.

The configuration ranks 3408th out of 3696 recorded combinations for this game, placing it in the bottom 8% of tested systems. That ranking reflects the GPU's limitations, not the CPU's. In practical terms, the Arc B370 is the component that determines whether this system can run the game at all, and it only manages a playable result at 1080p with the lowest settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 1080p with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset. The average FPS at 1920x1080 Low is 71, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 55 FPS, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS, all of which fall short of the playable mark.

Q: What is the best resolution for this configuration?

A: The only resolution with any playable preset is 1920x1080. At 2560x1440, the highest average is 47 FPS on Low, and at 3840x2160, the highest average is 26 FPS on Low. Neither comes close to 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar hardware in the database?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it at the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% faster). The AMD FirePro M2000 (1168) is 1.4% slower.

Q: Is the CPU strong enough for this game?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is far more powerful than needed. It sits at the 96th percentile of all CPUs and scores 44253 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2439 in single-core. The Technomancer, released in 2016, does not demand this level of processing power, so the CPU is not the limiting factor.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the average FPS is 36, with a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 41. This is substantially below the 60 FPS playable threshold and would result in noticeable stuttering during combat or exploration.

Q: Are there any settings that achieve 60 FPS at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best result is 26 FPS on Low, with Medium at 20 FPS, High at 17 FPS, and Ultra at 13 FPS. The hardware cannot deliver a playable experience at this resolution under any preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370's benchmark results place it in very old company. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186 and is 0.2% faster. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% faster, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% faster. On the slower side, the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% below the Arc B370. These are all legacy discrete and mobile GPUs from over a decade ago, which contextualizes the Arc B370's performance tier: it behaves like an entry-level integrated solution rather than a modern discrete card. Gamers seeking smoother performance in The Technomancer would need something significantly higher in the database's GPU rankings.

On the CPU side, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93785, and its nearest rivals are all server-class processors. The Intel Xeon 6520P matches it exactly at 93786 with a 0% delta. The AMD EPYC 4564P scores 95183, which is 1.5% higher. The AMD EPYC 9175F scores 95615, 1.9% higher, and the AMD EPYC 4565P scores 95764, 2.1% higher. These deltas are negligible in gaming workloads, so any of these CPUs would deliver essentially identical performance in The Technomancer. The game's engine is not sensitive to the differences between these processors, all of which vastly exceed the title's requirements.

The combination of a top-tier CPU with a bottom-tier GPU creates an unusual pairing. In this game, the CPU's nearest rivals would all perform the same because the bottleneck is entirely on the graphics side. The recorded frame rates would not change if the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus were swapped for a Xeon 6520P or an EPYC 4564P, as the Arc B370 would still cap the output at the same levels.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The best available option is Low, which averages 26 FPS, but this falls far below the playable threshold. Medium averages 20 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. None of these are recommended for actual gameplay, as even the highest average is less than half of the target frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. No preset reaches 60 FPS. Low delivers the best average at 47 FPS, followed by Medium at 36 FPS, High at 31 FPS, and Ultra at 24 FPS. While Low is the most playable option at this resolution, it still misses the threshold by 13 FPS, so users would experience noticeable drops below smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only one that clears 60 FPS, averaging 71 FPS. Medium averages 55 FPS, which is close but dips to 47 FPS at minimum, so it cannot maintain a consistent playable experience. High averages 47 FPS and Ultra averages 37 FPS. For users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, Medium offers a partial compromise, but it will not hold 60 FPS in demanding scenes. Low is the definitive choice for smooth gameplay at 1080p.

The Verdict

This configuration can run The Technomancer, but only under narrowly defined conditions. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, as every preset falls below 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same applies: no preset reaches the playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the sole playable option, delivering an average of 71 FPS.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is more than capable of handling this game's CPU demands, and its performance headroom is irrelevant given the GPU constraint. The Intel Arc B370, despite being an integrated solution with a 25 W TDP, manages to push The Technomancer past 60 FPS at 1080p Low, which is a modest but legitimate achievement for a chip of this class. However, anyone expecting medium or high settings at mainstream resolutions will be disappointed. The database ranks this combination 3408th out of 3696 tested, placing it in the bottom tier for this title. If the goal is 1080p gaming at low detail, this system delivers. For anything more demanding, the GPU must be upgraded.