The Technomancer

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 with the Intel Arc B570 in The Technomancer?

A: This combination ranks 2256 out of 2825 tested combos in the database, placing it in the lower-mid tier of configurations for this title. The data indicates a measured performance profile that is adequate for playable framerates at lower settings but struggles at higher presets.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its closest rivals in raw GPU benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, a 0.1% difference) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, a -0.1% difference). It sits slightly ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, +0.4%) and slightly behind the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, -0.5%).

Q: What is the peak FPS observed at 1080p for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 121, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Medium settings, the average drops to 93 FPS, and at High settings it is 80 FPS. The Ultra preset yields 62 FPS average.

Q: At which resolution and settings does this combo achieve a 60+ FPS average?

A: At 1920x1080, all settings except Ultra (62 FPS) exceed 60 FPS: Low (121), Medium (93), and High (80). At 2560x1440, only Low (79) and Medium (61) achieve 60+ FPS, while High (52) and Ultra (41) fall below. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600?

A: The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen architecture (Zen+ Pinnacle Ridge), with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. It has a 16 MB shared L3 cache and 512 KB L2 cache per core.

Q: What is the VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth of the Intel Arc B570?

A: The GPU comes with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. Its memory clock is 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective), and the GPU boost clock is 2500 MHz.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, built on the Zen architecture (specifically Zen+ Pinnacle Ridge) using a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 3.90 GHz are modest by modern standards, and the 16 MB shared L3 cache is typical for this generation. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode with a theoretical bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, which is a limiting factor for feeding a modern discrete GPU in CPU-bound scenarios.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is evident in the scaling patterns across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is significant (121 vs 62 FPS), but the absolute ceiling of 121 FPS at Low suggests that the Ryzen 5 2600 is not completely bottlenecking the system at lower graphical loads. The single-core performance, as measured by Geekbench at 1154, is below many contemporary rivals, which can hinder frame pacing in a 2016-era Action RPG that relies on single-threaded game logic.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are more robust, with a Geekbench multicore score of 5648 and a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1248. This suggests that background tasks and physics calculations are handled adequately, but the game's primary thread may not be fully optimized for the Zen architecture. The Passmark single-thread score of 2239 places it in the 75th percentile among all CPUs, which is respectable but not exceptional. The nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% higher average score) and the Intel Core i9-11900H (0.5% higher), indicating that the Ryzen 5 2600 competes closely with those parts in synthetic benchmarks.

For this title, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid major stutters, but the relatively low boost clock of 3.90 GHz means that the game's draw call and AI threading may not be fully saturated. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS collapses to 22, which is likely a combination of CPU and GPU limits, but the fact that the 1080p Low preset hits 121 FPS indicates the CPU can sustain moderately high frame rates when the GPU load is low. The L3 cache of 16 MB is shared across all cores, which helps in multi-threaded workloads but does not compensate for the architectural generation gap.

# GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is a mid-range GPU from the Battlemage (Arc 5) generation, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU clock is fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, which is a unique characteristic for an Intel discrete card. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivers 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes strained at 4K.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's performance is heavily influenced by the preset level. The measured FPS at 1920x1080 ranges from 121 at Low to 62 at Ultra, showing a 49% drop from Low to Ultra. This scaling is consistent with a GPU that has adequate raw compute (11.52 TFLOPS FP32) but may be limited by driver overhead or memory bandwidth at higher settings. The Passmark G3D score of 14195 places it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% higher) and the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% lower), indicating close parity with those parts.

The GPU's VRAM capacity of 10 GB is a notable asset for The Technomancer, which can consume significant memory at Ultra settings. However, the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is modest compared to higher-end cards, which explains the steep FPS drop at 3840x2160. At 4K Low, the average is 44 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 22 FPS, a 50% reduction. This suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the CPU's influence diminishes with higher resolution. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p but insufficient for smooth 4K gameplay.

The Arc B570's performance in older DirectX 11 titles like The Technomancer may be affected by driver translation layers, as evidenced by the Passmark DirectX 11 score of 118 versus DirectX 12 score of 72. The game was released in 2016, predating the Arc architecture, which means it relies on compatibility paths. Despite this, the measured FPS at 1440p High (52 FPS) and Medium (61 FPS) show that the GPU can handle the game at mainstream resolutions without major issues.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + Intel Arc B570 combo delivers the following average frame rates: Low 121 FPS, Medium 93 FPS, High 80 FPS, and Ultra 62 FPS. The Medium preset has a reported min FPS of 79 and max FPS of 107, indicating some variance but generally stable performance. The gap between Low and Medium is 28 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 18 FPS, showing diminishing returns at higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 79 FPS, Medium 61 FPS, High 52 FPS, and Ultra 41 FPS. The Medium preset shows a min FPS of 52 and max FPS of 70, which suggests that the game can dip below the 60 FPS threshold in demanding scenes. The drop from Low to Medium is 18 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 11 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming more stressed as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 44 FPS, Medium 33 FPS, High 29 FPS, and Ultra 22 FPS. The Medium preset reports a min FPS of 28 and max FPS of 39, confirming that 4K is not playable at any setting for this combo. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 50% reduction (44 to 22 FPS), which is the steepest of all resolutions. This pattern highlights that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute capabilities are the limiting factors at 4K.

The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can achieve 60+ FPS at all presets except Ultra (which still hits 62 FPS). At 1440p, only Low and Medium presets are viable for 60+ FPS, while High and Ultra require a tolerance for sub-60 frame rates. At 4K, no preset is playable, with the highest average being 44 FPS at Low settings.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU load. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 121 at 1080p to 79 at 1440p (a 35% reduction) and then to 44 at 4K (a 44% reduction from 1440p). This is a relatively linear scaling pattern, suggesting that the GPU is the primary limiting factor even at Low settings, as the CPU can maintain high frame rates at 1080p.

At Medium settings, the averages are 93 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 46%, which is steeper than the drop from 1080p to 1440p (34%). This indicates that at Medium settings, the memory bandwidth of the Arc B570 begins to saturate at higher resolutions, causing a disproportionate FPS loss.

At High settings, the averages are 80 FPS at 1080p, 52 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 35% reduction, while the scaling from 1440p to 4K is a 44% reduction. This suggests that the GPU's compute resources are being fully utilized at 1440p High, and the additional pixel count at 4K overwhelms the GPU.

At Ultra settings, the averages are 62 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 34%, and from 1440p to 4K is 46%. The 4K Ultra result of 22 FPS is the lowest recorded value, confirming that this combo is not designed for 4K gaming. The resolution scaling analysis indicates that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck across all settings, with the CPU having sufficient headroom to support higher frame rates at lower resolutions.

# Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 60+ FPS average, the optimal settings depend on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets achieve 60+ FPS, with Ultra at 62 FPS being the highest quality option that still meets this target. This makes 1080p Ultra the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it delivers a playable experience without sacrificing image quality.

At 2560x1440, only Low (79 FPS) and Medium (61 FPS) meet the 60+ FPS threshold. Medium is the recommended setting here, as it provides a 22% improvement in average FPS over High (52 FPS) while maintaining acceptable visual quality. The Medium preset's min FPS of 52 indicates occasional dips below 60, but the overall experience is playable.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60+ FPS, so the choice depends on whether the user prioritizes frame rate or visual quality. Low (44 FPS) is the smoothest option, but Medium (33 FPS) and High (29 FPS) offer better graphics. Ultra (22 FPS) is not recommended due to the low average and likely inconsistent frame pacing.

Given the data, the best overall experience is 1080p Ultra, which delivers 62 FPS average without requiring any compromise on settings. For users with 1440p monitors, Medium is the sweet spot, as it balances performance and quality. For 4K users, this combo is not suitable for smooth gameplay, and Low settings are the only viable option for a semi-playable experience.

The measured FPS values show that the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for all settings at 1080p and 1440p, but the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The Ryzen 5 2600's 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate for this title, as the CPU does not appear to bottleneck the GPU at any resolution, based on the consistent scaling patterns.

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + Intel Arc B570 combo ranks 2256 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the 20th percentile of all configurations. This rank reflects the combination of a 2018 mid-range CPU and a 2025 mid-range GPU, which together deliver playable performance at 1080p but struggle at higher resolutions.

The CPU's percentile rank of 75 among all CPUs indicates that the Ryzen 5 2600 is above average in overall processing power, with an average benchmark score of 21484. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (21440, 0.2% lower) and the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635, 0.7% higher), showing that it is competitive with much newer parts in synthetic tests. However, the CPU's age is evident in its single-thread performance, which is below the top-tier parts of today.

The GPU's percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs places it in the upper-mid range, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which is 0.1% faster, and the Intel Arc A750, which is 0.1% slower. This indicates that the Arc B570 is a solid performer for its class, but it is not a high-end GPU.

The combination's rank of 2256 suggests that while individual components are respectable, the pairing is not optimized for The Technomancer. The game's engine, released in 2016, may not fully utilize the Arc B570's modern architecture, and the Ryzen 5 2600's older Zen design lacks the high single-core clocks that this title prefers. The measured FPS data confirms that the combo is viable for 1080p gaming, but it falls short of the top-performing configurations that likely feature newer CPUs and higher-tier GPUs.

Given that the combo ranks in the bottom 20% of tested configurations, users should expect a playable but not exceptional experience. The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU is sufficient for the game's demands. For those with this combo, the recommendation is to stick to 1080p or 1440p with medium settings to achieve a satisfactory frame rate, as the 4K performance is not competitive with other tested combos.