The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a severely constrained combination for The Technomancer, ranking near the very bottom of all tested configurations. With a combo rank of 2603 out of 2825 in this game, this system sits in the 8th percentile of tested hardware, placing it firmly in the field of playability only at the lowest settings and resolutions. The data indicates a profound bottleneck; benchmark results show that this pairing is not suitable for a smooth experience at higher graphical presets, making it a configuration for users who prioritize resolution over fluidity or vice versa, but rarely both.

How This Combo Ranks

The performance of this combo is decisively poor within the database hierarchy. Ranking 2603rd out of 2825 tested combinations places it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested with The Technomancer. This rank is a direct reflection of the Intel Arc B370's position as a low-tier graphics solution; the GPU itself holds a percentile rank of 5 against all other GPUs, indicating that its average benchmark score of 1184 places it in the lowest tier of hardware. In contrast, the CPU is a much stronger component, with a percentile rank of 75 against all CPUs, showing that the processor is capable of far more than the graphics subsystem can deliver.

The disparity between the components is stark. The Arc B370’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are legacy and low-power parts, including the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (scoring 1186, a 0.2% difference) and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (scoring 1192, a 0.7% difference). This places the B370 in the same performance class as integrated and entry-level discrete graphics from over a decade ago. Consequently, the system's in-game performance is dictated entirely by the GPU's limitations. While the Ryzen 5 5600X provides a robust foundation with an average benchmark score of 21771, the measured FPS in The Technomancer never reflects that CPU strength, as the graphics card becomes the primary limiting factor at every tested resolution and preset.

Looking at the CPU's specific standing, it is closely matched with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (scoring 21749, a 0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i7-11700 (scoring 21891, a -0.5% delta). This confirms the 5600X is a solid mid-range performer. However, the GPU's nearest rival, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (scoring 1190, a -0.5% delta), highlights the massive chasm in performance between the two components. The data shows a system where the CPU has ample headroom to drive high frame rates, but the GPU simply cannot keep up, resulting in the low overall combo ranking.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data clearly indicates that the only playable experience with this hardware is at the lowest graphical settings. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 71 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset to break the 60 FPS threshold. This should be the default target for any user. The Medium preset at 1080p drops to 55 FPS average, which is playable but begins to show the GPU's strain, with a minimum FPS of 47 recorded. This is a marginal step down in visual quality for a significant drop in frame rate, suggesting Medium is a viable option for users who prefer some visual fidelity over a guaranteed high refresh rate.

The High and Ultra presets are effectively unplayable at 1080p, with averages of 47 FPS and 37 FPS, respectively. These frame rates are below the standard for smooth, responsive gameplay in an Action RPG. The data suggests that the jump from Low to Medium is the only cost-effective step up in quality. Pushing to High results in a 34% decrease in average FPS compared to Medium (from 55 to 47), while Ultra results in a 48% decrease from Medium (from 55 to 37). These are substantial losses for incremental visual gains, reinforcing that Low or Medium are the only sensible choices for this combination.

At higher resolutions, the situation worsens dramatically. At 1440p, the Low preset is the only one that approaches playability, with an average of 47 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p falls to 36 FPS, and High drops to 31 FPS. At 4K, even the Low preset struggles to maintain a playable frame rate, averaging just 26 FPS. Therefore, the recommendation is unequivocal: for a smooth experience, users must select the Low preset at 1080p. For those willing to tolerate frame rates in the 30-40 FPS range, the Medium preset at 1080p is the upper ceiling for this hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a severe dependency on resolution, confirming the GPU as the primary bottleneck. When comparing the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 71 at 1080p to 47 at 1440p, a decrease of 34%. Moving from 1440p to 4K (2160p) under the same Low preset, the average FPS plummets further from 47 to 26, a 45% reduction. This linear and aggressive scaling with pixel count is a classic sign of a GPU that is saturated with pixel shading work.

The pattern persists across all settings. For the High preset, the average FPS goes from 47 at 1080p, to 31 at 1440p, and finally to 17 at 4K. This is a stark 64% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. The Medium preset follows a similar trajectory, with averages of 55, 36, and 20 FPS across the three resolutions. The consistent and significant drop at each resolution step indicates that the Intel Arc B370's fillrate and shading capabilities are exhausted very quickly as the workload increases.

This behavior strongly implies that the limiting component is the GPU. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the constraining factor here; if it were, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions. Instead, the data shows that the graphics card's rendering throughput is the ceiling for performance. The system shared memory configuration of the GPU also plays a role, as the bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," meaning the GPU is reliant on the system's main memory bandwidth, which is a further constraint compared to a dedicated VRAM solution. The conclusion is clear: any attempt to increase resolution will result in a disproportionate loss of frame rate.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best playable setting for this system in The Technomancer?*

A: The data shows that the Low preset at 1920x1080 is the only configuration that achieves a high frame rate, averaging 71 FPS. This is the recommended setting for a smooth experience.

Q: Can this combo run the game at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 4K (3840x2160), the maximum average FPS observed is 26 on the Low preset, with the Ultra preset averaging only 13 FPS. None of the 4K settings provide a playable frame rate.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, which is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, a -0.2% delta) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, a -0.5% delta). This places it in the same performance tier as those much older GPUs.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the clear limiting factor. The CPU holds a 75th percentile rank, while the GPU is in the 5th percentile. The frame rate drops significantly as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Medium presets at 1080p?

A: The Low preset averages 71 FPS, while Medium averages 55 FPS. This is a 16 FPS (or 23%) reduction in average frame rate for the higher quality preset.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in the database for this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X + Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2603rd out of 2825 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations tested for The Technomancer.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is unequivocally the performance anchor of this system. Its percentile rank of 5 against all GPUs is a stark indicator of its low-end positioning. With a benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, it is virtually tied with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), showing that its raw performance is on par with hardware from a previous decade. The GPU's architecture is Xe3-LPG, built on a 3 nm process, but its specifications are extremely limited, which is why it performs so poorly.

The GPU is an integrated part (IGP) with a TDP of 25 W, and it uses "System Shared" memory. This means it has no dedicated VRAM, relying instead on the system's main memory, with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." This is a major disadvantage for a game like The Technomancer. The GPU's boost clock is 2400 MHz, and it has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. These figures correlate directly with the measured performance: the low ROP count and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are insufficient for the demands of higher resolutions and settings.

The GPU's FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s. These numbers are low by modern standards and explain the severe frame rate drops at 1440p and 4K. For instance, the average FPS at 1080p High is 47, but this drops to 17 at 4K High. This 64% reduction is a direct consequence of the GPU's limited pixel processing capabilities being overwhelmed by the increased pixel count. The data suggests that the Arc B370 is only suitable for 1080p gaming at low-to-medium settings in this title.

CPU Role

In contrast to the GPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a highly capable processor that is severely underutilized in this configuration. Its percentile rank of 75 against all CPUs indicates it is a solid mid-range performer. The CPU's average benchmark score of 21771 places it in close competition with the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (21749) and the Intel Core i7-11700 (21891), confirming its strong multi-threaded capabilities. It features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

The CPU's benchmark results show a healthy balance of single and multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 scores of 1541 (single-core) and 11838 (multi-core) demonstrate a robust processor. PassMark results, including a multi-thread score of 21858 and a single-thread score of 3364, further support this. The CPU has a 32 MB L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory, providing ample bandwidth for most applications. However, in The Technomancer, the CPU's power is irrelevant because the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to challenge it.

The data proves this bottleneck. The CPU is not the limiting factor because frame rates drop so dramatically with resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would be more consistent regardless of resolution. The fact that the 4K Low preset (26 FPS) is far slower than the 1080p Low preset (71 FPS) shows that the CPU is waiting on the GPU for almost all the frame time. The Ryzen 5 5600X is a capable gaming CPU, but it is paired with a GPU that is simply not in the same performance class, leaving the processor's potential untapped in this specific game.