The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the Intel Arc B580 ranks 1280th out of 1656 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places the combo in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it is far from the weakest pairing, it does not break into the upper echelons of performance for this title. The rank reflects the combined ceiling imposed by the CPU’s Zen 2 architecture and the GPU’s mid-range standing, with the data showing a system that delivers playable frame rates at most settings but struggles to maintain high refresh rates at maximum quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The 1280th position out of 1656 combos places this pairing in the 23rd percentile of all tested configurations for The Technomancer. That is a modest result, but the measured FPS data tells a more nuanced story than the raw rank suggests. The system is clearly capable of exceeding 60 FPS at 1080p in all but the Ultra preset, and it crosses the 60 FPS threshold at 1440p with High settings. The bottleneck shifts depending on resolution, which we will break down later, but the overall ranking is dragged down by the 4K results. At 3840x2160, the combo averages only 32.1 FPS on High and drops to 23.9 FPS on Ultra, which are numbers that classify the system as unsuitable for 4K gaming in this title. Compared to other tested pairings, this rank suggests the combination is better suited for 1080p and 1440p play, where it can leverage the GPU’s strengths without being overwhelmed by pixel count.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, which are modest figures by modern standards but sufficient for a game released in 2016. The CPU’s benchmark data shows a single-thread score of 726 in 3dmark and a multicore score of 4889 in 3dmark_max_threads, indicating decent per-core performance for its generation. In The Technomancer, which is an Action RPG that does not heavily stress many cores, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are more than adequate to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 139.1 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not the primary limiter at that setting. However, the CPU’s percentile ranking of 75th versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17489, places it close to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482) and Intel Core i5-12450H (17475). The delta percentages against these rivals are minimal, ranging from 0% to 0.1%, meaning the 4600G is effectively on par with those processors in synthetic tests. In this game, the CPU role is to maintain a stable frame delivery, and the measured results indicate it does so without becoming a severe bottleneck until the GPU is fully saturated at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running The Technomancer at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 1080p the combo exceeds 60 FPS on Low (139.1), Medium (107.4), and High (93.1) presets. At 1440p, it also surpasses 60 FPS on Low (87.7), Medium (69.6), and High (60.3). Only the Ultra preset at both resolutions falls below 60 FPS, with 72.5 FPS at 1080p and 48.2 FPS at 1440p.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G averages a benchmark score of 17489. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17482, showing a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17475, also a 0.1% delta. The Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17636, which is -0.8% relative to the 4600G, meaning the 4600G is slightly ahead of the i3-14100T.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at with this setup?

A: The data shows 1080p is the optimal resolution, as all four settings presets deliver average FPS above 70, with the lowest being Ultra at 72.5 FPS. At 1440p, the system is still viable, but the Ultra preset drops to 48.2 FPS, which may not be smooth enough for all players.

Q: Does the GPU hold back the CPU or vice versa?

A: At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough (up to 139.1 FPS on Low) that the CPU is likely the limiting factor. At 4K, the frame rates drop sharply, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The transition point appears to be around 1440p, where both components are balanced.

Q: How does the GPU rank against its rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M (22999) and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA P106-100 (22950). It is 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (23181) and 1.3% ahead of the RTX 4060 Mobile (22729).

Q: Is the 4K performance usable?

A: No, the 4K results are not suitable for smooth gameplay. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 52.1 on Low, which is below the 60 FPS target. On High, it drops to 32.1 FPS, and on Ultra, it falls to 23.9 FPS, making the game feel sluggish.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 139.1 FPS on Low, 107.4 FPS on Medium, 93.1 FPS on High, and 72.5 FPS on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 66.6 FPS, showing that the GPU scales well with settings at this resolution. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers drop to 87.7 FPS on Low, 69.6 FPS on Medium, 60.3 FPS on High, and 48.2 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 39.5 FPS, indicating a growing GPU load. At 3840x2160, the performance falls off a cliff: 52.1 FPS on Low, 37.2 FPS on Medium, 32.1 FPS on High, and 23.9 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 28.2 FPS, but the absolute values are too low for comfortable play. The data shows that the combo respects the expected hierarchy: lower resolutions and lower settings yield higher frame rates. The Ultra preset is consistently the most demanding, while Low is the most forgiving, which is typical for a 2016 title with modern hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals how the system’s components interact under increasing load. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 139.1 at 1080p to 87.7 at 1440p, a reduction of 37%, and then to 52.1 at 4K, a further 41% drop from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as the pixel count rises. At Ultra settings, the drop is less severe in percentage terms: from 72.5 at 1080p to 48.2 at 1440p (a 34% drop) and then to 23.9 at 4K (a 50% drop from 1440p). The fact that the 4K Ultra result is below 25 FPS suggests that the GPU’s raw throughput, measured at 13.67 TFLOPS FP32, is insufficient for this game at that resolution with maximum quality. The CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases; at 1080p, the high frame rates on Low (139.1 FPS) point to the CPU being a potential limiter, but at 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The data indicates that the sweet spot for this pairing is 1440p, where the frame rates are high enough to be smooth on most presets, and the GPU is not overwhelmed.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for this combo balances frame rate and visual fidelity. At 1080p, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 93.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and only 14.3 FPS lower than Medium. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 72.5 FPS, which is still playable, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 20.6 FPS for marginal visual gains in a game from 2016. For players prioritizing smoothness, the Medium preset at 1080p (107.4 FPS) is a solid fallback. At 1440p, the High preset is again the best option, hitting 60.3 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 69.6 FPS, providing a small buffer for demanding scenes, but High is the better visual compromise. The Ultra preset at 1440p is not recommended, as the 48.2 FPS average is below 60 and may cause noticeable stutter. At 4K, no preset is ideal, but Low (52.1 FPS) is the only one that approaches playability; Medium (37.2 FPS) and High (32.1 FPS) are too slow for action gameplay. The data strongly suggests that the system is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with High settings, where it delivers a responsive experience without sacrificing too much visual quality.