The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B580 combination lands at rank 1293 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This is a position that reflects a pairing of a capable mid-range CPU with a GPU that, while modern, does not dominate this particular 2016 title. The percentile placement for the CPU (78th) and GPU (66th) versus all parts suggests both components are above average in general compute, yet the specific game workload of The Technomancer does not translate that raw potential into a high combo ranking. The data shows a system that can play the game, but it is not among the elite performers in this specific benchmark suite.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1293 out of 1656 is a clear signal that this pairing is not optimized for The Technomancer’s engine. While the CPU’s average benchmark score of 20740 places it within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and just 0.5% below the AMD EPYC 7J13, the GPU’s average score of 23021 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, trailing it by only 0.7%. These strong standalone numbers do not lift the combo rank, suggesting that the game’s performance is heavily dependent on the GPU’s rendering path rather than raw CPU throughput. The result is a position in the 22nd percentile of all combos, meaning roughly 363 other configurations deliver better measured frame rates in this title.

The gap between the component-level performance and the game-specific rank highlights a potential bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 5600GT, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, is a solid processor, but its 3.60 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clocks are not exceptional. In a game like The Technomancer, which was released in 2016, single-thread performance often matters more than multicore muscle. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2438 and Geekbench single-core score of 2035 are respectable, but the game’s engine may not leverage the 12 threads efficiently. Meanwhile, the Intel Arc B580’s 12 GB of VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are generous, but the measured FPS data indicates the GPU is not fully utilized at lower resolutions, pointing to a driver or engine overhead issue that caps performance.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the combo’s performance is puzzling. The CPU sits at a statistical tie with the Intel Core i7-10700 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12490F (-0.3% delta), meaning any of these processors would yield nearly identical results. The GPU is similarly matched with the AMD Radeon 760M (0.1% delta) and NVIDIA P106-100 (0.3% delta), though these are very different classes of hardware. This suggests the combo’s rank is less about the components’ absolute power and more about how The Technomancer interacts with this specific architecture. The data indicates that a user would see no measurable benefit from swapping to a rival CPU, but the game’s performance ceiling is clearly limited by the GPU’s driver maturity in this older title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580’s role in this combo is defined by its VRAM capacity and clock speeds, which are ample for modern titles but may be underutilized here. The GPU operates at a fixed 2670 MHz base and boost clock, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus. This configuration yields a memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for The Technomancer’s texture loads. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory is a standout feature, providing headroom that likely prevents any VRAM-related stuttering, even at 4K resolutions where the game’s assets are fully loaded. However, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU’s raw compute (13.67 TFLOPS FP32) is not translating into high frame rates at 4K, with the best result being 49.4 FPS on Low settings.

The GPU’s architecture, Xe2-HPG on a 5 nm process, is designed for efficiency, but its 20 ray tracing cores and 2560 shading units are not fully leveraged by a game from 2016 that predates widespread RT adoption. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 128 and DirectX 12 score of 76 indicate that the GPU’s performance in older APIs is not stellar, which is critical since The Technomancer likely uses DirectX 11 as its primary rendering path. This is a key insight: the B580’s strengths in Vulkan (Geekbench Vulkan score of 109672) and OpenCL (92821) do not help here. The GPU’s 66th percentile ranking versus all GPUs is respectable, but the game-specific results suggest the driver overhead for this title is significant, capping performance below what the hardware could theoretically deliver.

The 190 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this class, but the power draw does not correlate with performance in this game. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1080p, the GPU delivers 138.8 FPS on Low, but this drops to 69.8 FPS on Ultra, a 50% reduction. This scaling is linear with settings rather than resolution, indicating that the GPU is bound by shader complexity and fill rate. The 80 ROPs and 160 TMUs provide a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s, which should handle 1080p easily, but the game’s engine appears to introduce a CPU bottleneck that prevents the GPU from reaching its full potential at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 91.3 FPS, which is smooth for most displays, while the Medium preset at 107.1 FPS offers a 17% improvement over High with likely minimal visual degradation. The Low preset hits 138.8 FPS, but this is excessive for a 60Hz or 144Hz panel and sacrifices too much visual fidelity. For 1080p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, providing a high frame rate that exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors while maintaining acceptable image quality. Ultra at 69.8 FPS is playable but dips below the 75Hz threshold that some gamers prefer, so it is not recommended unless visual quality is the absolute priority.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 57.4 FPS is just below the 60 FPS target, but the Medium preset at 68.8 FPS comfortably exceeds it. This makes Medium the recommended setting for 1440p, as it offers a 19% performance uplift over High while still looking substantially better than Low. The Low preset at 89.5 FPS is viable for competitive play, but the visual hit is noticeable, and most players will prefer the balance of Medium. Ultra at 45.8 FPS is not recommended for 1440p, as it falls below the playable threshold for action RPGs where combat responsiveness matters.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more challenging. The Low preset at 49.4 FPS is the only setting that approaches playability, but it still falls short of 60 FPS. Medium at 38.6 FPS and High at 31.9 FPS are cinematic but not suitable for active gameplay, while Ultra at 23.2 FPS is unplayable. For 4K, the data suggests that even Low settings will result in a compromised experience, so users should either drop to 1440p or accept a sub-60 FPS frame rate. The High preset at 4K is 44% slower than Medium, which is a significant penalty for marginal visual gains, reinforcing Medium as the best overall choice across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the frame rates range from 138.8 FPS on Low to 69.8 FPS on Ultra, with Medium at 107.1 FPS and High at 91.3 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 22.8% drop, while the step from Medium to High is a 14.8% drop, and the final step to Ultra is a 23.5% drop. This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy shader load that the GPU struggles to maintain, likely due to increased draw calls and post-processing effects. The 1080p results are all playable, with even the worst case (Ultra) exceeding 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low delivers 89.5 FPS, Medium 68.8 FPS, High 57.4 FPS, and Ultra 45.8 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 23.1%, from Medium to High is 16.6%, and from High to Ultra is 20.2%. This shows that the GPU’s fill rate is the limiting factor as resolution increases, with the 1440p results being roughly 35% lower than 1080p at the same settings. The High preset at 1440p is 37% slower than the same preset at 1080p, which is a typical scaling factor for this resolution increase.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls off a cliff. Low delivers 49.4 FPS, Medium 38.6 FPS, High 31.9 FPS, and Ultra 23.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 21.9%, from Medium to High is 17.4%, and from High to Ultra is 27.3%. The 4K results are 64% lower than 1080p at the same settings, which is steeper than the pixel count increase (4x) suggests. This indicates that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and pixel rate are insufficient for 4K rendering in this title, and the 12 GB VRAM does not compensate for the computational load. The 4K Ultra result of 23.2 FPS is 83% slower than the 1080p Low result, highlighting the massive performance gap across the resolution spectrum.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 or 2560x1440 with Medium or lower settings. At 1080p, Medium yields 107.1 FPS and High yields 91.3 FPS, while at 1440p, Medium delivers 68.8 FPS. At 4K, no setting reaches 60 FPS, with the best result being 49.4 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its closest rival in this game?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 23021 is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060’s 23181, but the measured FPS data shows the B580 struggles with the game’s older DirectX APIs. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 128 and DirectX 12 score of 76 suggest the B580 is not optimized for this title.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers 68.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and 19% faster than High at 57.4 FPS. This provides the best balance between visual quality and performance for a 1440p display.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data suggests a potential bottleneck at lower resolutions. The CPU’s single-thread performance is modest (Geekbench single-core score of 2035), and while the GPU can push 138.8 FPS at 1080p Low, the scaling from Low to Ultra is steep, indicating that the CPU may limit the GPU in CPU-bound scenes.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and is it sufficient?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 456.0 GB/s bandwidth. This is more than sufficient for The Technomancer, which is a 2016 title with modest texture requirements, and the data shows no indication of VRAM-related performance drops.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking compared to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1293 out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the 22nd percentile. This is lower than expected given the CPU’s 78th percentile and GPU’s 66th percentile rankings, indicating that the game specifically does not favor this hardware combination.