The Technomancer

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D with the Intel Arc B580 in The Technomancer?

A: This combination ranks 2124 out of 2825 tested combos in the database for this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of all tested configurations.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 138 FPS average. The Medium preset delivers 106 FPS, High delivers 90 FPS, and Ultra drops to 70 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23061, which is 0.2% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 0.6% lower.

Q: What is the VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth of the Intel Arc B580?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective).

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D have integrated graphics?

A: No, the CPU has no integrated graphics (N/A), so a discrete GPU like the Intel Arc B580 is required for display output and rendering.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D?

A: The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. It features 96 MB of shared L3 cache.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation) using a 5 nm process from TSMC. The chip contains 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. Its base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, which is a fixed clock strategy rather than a variable boost curve. The GPU delivers 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 27.34 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1 ratio).

The 12 GB GDDR6 frame buffer with 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is substantial for a card in this performance class. In The Technomancer, the measured FPS data shows that memory capacity is not a limiting factor even at 4K Ultra, where the combo still produces 25 FPS average. The 192-bit memory bus and 80 ROPs handle the game's rendering demands across all tested presets.

The GPU's pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the game's environments. The Arc B580's PassMark G3D score of 15748 and GPU compute score of 7729 indicate balanced rasterization and compute performance. Its percentile ranking of 68 among all GPUs places it above the median, but the game's engine appears to favor certain GPU architectures differently.

The graphics card's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) is relevant for modern rendering paths, though The Technomancer is a 2016 title that likely uses DX11 primarily. The card's Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 support ensure broad API compatibility. The 190 W TDP and single 8-pin power connector suggest the card operates within a moderate power envelope, though the suggested PSU is 450 W.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the combo scales across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 138 FPS average, which drops to 90 FPS at 1440p Low (a 34.8% reduction) and further to 49 FPS at 4K Low (a 45.6% reduction from 1440p). This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly constrained as pixel count rises, but the CPU remains capable of feeding the GPU even at 1080p.

Looking at High settings, the progression is 90 FPS at 1080p, 59 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. The relative drops are 34.4% from 1080p to 1440p and 45.8% from 1440p to 4K. These percentages are nearly identical to the Low settings scaling, suggesting that the resolution-dependent bottleneck is consistent regardless of quality preset.

At Medium settings, the combo delivers 106 FPS at 1080p, 69 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. The 1440p to 4K drop is 44.9%, while the 1080p to 1440p drop is 34.9%. Ultra settings show 70 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K, with drops of 34.3% and 45.7% respectively.

The consistent ~45% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary limiters at higher resolutions. The 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a constraint at 4K, where the pixel count quadruples from 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. Low settings yield 138 FPS average, which is smooth on any display. Medium settings deliver 106 FPS average with a minimum of 90 FPS and maximum of 121 FPS, providing a tight frame time distribution. High settings reach 90 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 70 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is 68 FPS, representing a 49.3% performance reduction from the lowest to highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve shifts downward. Low settings produce 90 FPS average, which matches the 1080p High result. Medium settings deliver 69 FPS average with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 79 FPS. High settings reach 59 FPS average, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings drop to 46 FPS average, making this preset marginal for fast-paced action.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates on higher presets. Low settings produce 49 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal. Medium settings deliver 38 FPS average with a minimum of 32 FPS and maximum of 44 FPS, indicating noticeable frame time variance. High settings drop to 32 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 25 FPS average. The 4K results suggest that this resolution is only viable with Low settings for acceptable gameplay.

The Medium preset consistently shows the smallest gap between average and minimum FPS across all resolutions, indicating more stable frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 90 FPS versus a 106 FPS average (85% of average). At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 59 FPS versus a 69 FPS average (85.5%). At 4K Medium, the minimum is 32 FPS versus a 38 FPS average (84.2%).

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2124 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the 24.8th percentile of all configurations. This rank reflects the game's specific engine behavior with this hardware pairing, which is lower than the individual component percentiles might suggest.

The CPU's percentile ranking among all processors is 85, meaning it outperforms 85% of tested CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 37018 places it nearly identical to its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112 (0.3% higher). This clustering indicates that the 5500X3D's performance is well-matched to these mid-range competitors.

The GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs is 68, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals show tight competition: the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061 (0.2% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 (0.6% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172 (0.7% higher), and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (1% higher). The Arc B580 sits in a dense performance band where small percentage differences separate many cards.

The discrepancy between component-level rankings and the in-game combo rank suggests that The Technomancer's engine may not fully utilize the 5500X3D's 96 MB L3 cache advantage or the Arc B580's architectural strengths. The game's 2016 release date predates both components, and its engine likely favors older GPU architectures with different driver optimization paths.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename) on AMD Socket AM4. It operates at a 3.00 GHz base clock and 4.00 GHz boost clock, with a 105 W TDP. The 7 nm process from TSMC and 74 mm² die size contribute to its efficiency profile.

The CPU's PassMark scores provide insight into its capabilities. The multithread score of 20363 and single-thread score of 2941 indicate solid general-purpose performance. The integer math score of 60033 and floating-point math score of 34511 show balanced compute abilities. The extended instructions score of 15925 suggests good SIMD performance, which can benefit games that use modern instruction sets.

The 96 MB shared L3 cache is the standout feature of the 5500X3D. This large cache can significantly reduce memory latency for workloads that exhibit cache locality, which includes many game engines. However, The Technomancer's measured FPS data suggests that this cache advantage does not translate into a substantial in-game benefit, as the combo still ranks in the bottom quarter of tested configurations.

The CPU's memory support for DDR4 at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is modest by modern standards, but sufficient for the game's requirements. The dual-channel memory bus and ECC support provide stability. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes (CPU only) offers adequate bandwidth for the Arc B580's PCIe 4.0 x8 connection.

In games where CPU physics or AI calculations are dominant, the 5500X3D's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with large cache should perform well. However, the in-game rank suggests that either the game is not CPU-bound at the tested settings, or the engine does not effectively leverage the cache advantage. The consistent FPS drops from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicate GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the ideal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable performance. Ultra settings at 70 FPS average provide the best visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay. High settings at 90 FPS offer a good balance between visual fidelity and headroom for demanding scenes. Medium settings at 106 FPS provide additional smoothness with minimal visual compromise. Low settings at 138 FPS are unnecessary for most displays, but useful for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 59 FPS average are borderline for smooth gameplay, with occasional dips below 60 FPS possible. Medium settings at 69 FPS average provide a more comfortable margin, with a minimum of 59 FPS ensuring relatively consistent frame delivery. Low settings at 90 FPS offer the smoothest experience at this resolution. Ultra settings at 46 FPS average are playable but may feel less responsive during action sequences.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings at 49 FPS average approach playability. Medium settings at 38 FPS average will feel stuttery during combat, while High at 32 FPS and Ultra at 25 FPS are not recommended for gameplay. Users targeting 4K should either use Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p.

For the best overall experience, Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p provide the most consistent frame pacing, as evidenced by the minimum FPS data (90 FPS at 1080p, 59 FPS at 1440p). The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 106 FPS average with a 90 FPS minimum, ensuring that even demanding scenes remain fluid. At 1440p, Medium's 69 FPS average with 59 FPS minimum keeps most gameplay above the 60 FPS threshold.

The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at High or Ultra settings, or 1440p gaming at Medium or High settings. The 4K results indicate that this resolution is beyond the practical capability of the Arc B580 with this CPU for this particular game.