The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B370 pairing delivers a strictly 1080p experience in The Technomancer, with higher resolutions falling below playable thresholds. The data shows a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 processor (Raphael) running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, built on a 5 nm TSMC process. This CPU configuration provides strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3689. These figures place the processor in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating that its per-core throughput is sufficient for the game's logic and AI, which typically rely on fewer, faster threads rather than massive parallel scaling. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s of dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth also help feed the GPU with data, though the game's age (released in 2016) means it does not heavily tax modern multi-core designs.

The CPU's multi-core capabilities, while robust (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765), are less relevant for this title. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 71, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is a 34 FPS difference, showing that the CPU can maintain high frame rates when the GPU is not bottlenecked by pixel shading. The single-core advantage is critical here; the Ryzen 5 7400F sits 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H in average benchmark scores, confirming that its architectural efficiency is competitive with newer hybrid designs. However, the integrated graphics of the Arc B370, which shares system memory, becomes the limiting factor at higher settings and resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 7400F provides a solid foundation for The Technomancer, but its role is secondary to the GPU in most scenarios. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the CPU handles the game's streaming and physics without becoming a bottleneck, as evidenced by the 71 FPS average at 1080p Low. The 3.70 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost clocks are high enough to ensure that the game's primary render thread does not stall. Benchmark data supports this: the Passmark physics score of 1660 and integer math score of 74745 indicate strong computational throughput for game logic. In the context of the measured FPS, the CPU's performance is more than adequate; the frame rate drops at higher settings are attributable to GPU load, not CPU limitations.

The 7000 series architecture (Zen 4, Raphael) uses a 5 nm process, which contributes to its efficiency, but the game does not heavily utilize multi-threading. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2193 is modest, yet the single-core score of 309 shows per-thread strength. This matters because The Technomancer, like many Action RPGs from its era, often has a dominant main thread. The CPU's percentile rank of 83rd places it above most CPUs released before 2020, ensuring that it does not drag down performance even when the GPU is under stress. When comparing to rivals, the Ryzen 5 7400F is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% slower), indicating that no CPU in this performance tier would yield significantly different results in this game.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2603 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, which reflects the GPU's severe limitations rather than the CPU's capabilities. The ranking is a direct consequence of the Arc B370's integrated design, which uses system shared memory and has a 25 W TDP. The data shows that this combo cannot handle 4K resolutions with any settings preset, nor can it maintain smooth gameplay at 1440p Ultra (24 FPS). The rank is driven by the low average FPS across the board, with the strongest result being 71 FPS at 1080p Low. This is a playable frame rate, but it is far below what dedicated GPUs achieve.

The combo's rank is also influenced by the GPU's percentile standing; the Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (0.2% faster) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (0.5% faster), both of which are over a decade old. The CPU's high percentile (83rd) does not compensate for the GPU's low performance, as the game is heavily GPU-bound at resolutions above 1080p. For context, the combo's rank suggests that users would need to significantly lower expectations, targeting 1080p Low or Medium for acceptable performance, which aligns with the measured FPS data.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings for this combo in The Technomancer?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings is the only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS, averaging 71 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p drop to 55 FPS, while 1440p Low averages 47 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?*

A: No. The highest 4K result is 26 FPS at Low settings, which is below playable thresholds. Ultra settings at 4K yield only 13 FPS, making the game essentially unplayable at that resolution.

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

A: The Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2% delta) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5% delta), placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck for this game?

A: No. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072) and 83rd percentile ranking indicate it is not the limiting factor. The 71 FPS at 1080p Low versus 13 FPS at 4K Ultra shows the GPU is the primary constraint.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the average FPS ranges from 47 (Low) to 24 (Ultra). Medium settings average 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS, which is marginally playable but with noticeable stutter.

Q: Does the CPU's memory support affect game performance?

A: The dual-channel DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient data throughput for the game, but the GPU's shared memory architecture (System Shared) means that memory bandwidth is also consumed by graphics, which can impact performance at higher settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: the Intel Arc B370 is only viable at 1080p. At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. High settings average 17 FPS, Low settings average 26 FPS, Medium settings average 20 FPS (with a minimum of 17 and maximum of 23), and Ultra settings average 13 FPS. None of these are playable, and the variance between settings is minimal, indicating a hard GPU limit. The jump from Low to Ultra is only 13 FPS, which confirms that the integrated GPU cannot handle the pixel count of 4K, regardless of visual complexity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains below the 60 FPS target. High settings average 31 FPS, Low settings average 47 FPS, Medium settings average 36 FPS (minimum 30, maximum 41), and Ultra settings average 24 FPS. The 1440p Low result of 47 FPS is the only one above 40 FPS, and it still falls short of smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 1440p provides a slight frame time consistency (30-41 FPS range), but the average of 36 FPS is not ideal for an action RPG that benefits from responsive controls. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is a 23 FPS drop, which is more pronounced than at 4K, showing that the GPU has some headroom but not enough.

At 1920x1080, the data shows the only playable configurations. Low settings average 71 FPS, which is the best result in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 55 FPS (minimum 47, maximum 63), which is smooth enough for most players. High settings average 47 FPS, and Ultra settings average 37 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 34 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU is sensitive to settings changes at this resolution. The 1080p Medium preset offers a good balance, with a minimum FPS of 47 that stays above the 30 FPS stutter threshold. The 1080p High preset at 47 FPS is playable but may exhibit occasional dips during combat scenes with multiple enemies or particle effects.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture (Panther Lake chip) built on a 3 nm process. Its most defining characteristic is the absence of dedicated VRAM; it uses "System Shared" memory, with the bus width and bandwidth also marked as "System Dependent." This means the GPU competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth, which is a primary reason for the poor performance at higher resolutions. The base clock is 300 MHz, boosting to 2400 MHz, but the 25 W TDP severely limits sustained performance. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, with 10 ray tracing cores, but these specs do not translate to playable frame rates in this game.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places the Arc B370 in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, which is a clear indicator of its low-end positioning. The nearest rivals are all over a decade old, with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 being 0.2% faster and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M being 0.7% faster. This historical context explains why the measured FPS in The Technomancer is so low; the GPU simply does not have the raw pixel throughput or fill rate for modern resolutions. The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are theoretical maximums that are rarely achieved due to the shared memory bottleneck. In practice, the GPU's FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS is insufficient for the game's shader complexity at 1440p and above, as evidenced by the 24 FPS average at 1440p Ultra.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with the Medium preset. This configuration averages 55 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. The minimum frame rate is critical; it stays above the 30 FPS threshold for playability, and the average is close to the 60 FPS target. The Low preset at 1080p averages 71 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is significant, and the Medium preset offers a meaningful improvement in shadows, textures, and draw distance without a proportional performance penalty (a 16 FPS drop). The High preset at 1080p averages 47 FPS, which is still playable, but the minimum FPS is not recorded, and the 8 FPS drop from Medium to High suggests that the GPU is working harder, which could lead to frame time spikes during intense scenes.

For users who prioritize frame rate stability over visual fidelity, the 1080p Low preset is the safest choice, as it provides the highest average FPS (71) and leaves headroom for CPU-bound scenarios. However, the Medium preset is the recommended balance because it maintains a minimum FPS of 47, which is above the 30 FPS stutter threshold, and the 55 FPS average is sufficient for an Action RPG. At 1440p, the Low preset (47 FPS) is the only one that approaches playability, but it is inferior to 1080p Medium in both average and minimum frame rates. The 4K resolution should be avoided entirely, as even the Low preset (26 FPS) is below the minimum acceptable frame rate for smooth gameplay. Therefore, the data supports 1080p Medium as the best overall experience, with 1080p Low as a fallback for users who cannot tolerate any frame rate dips.