The Technomancer

The Technomancer is a 2016 Action RPG that, even on modern hardware, presents a demanding workload at higher resolutions and quality presets. For the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the Intel Arc B570, the measured data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across different settings, with playability heavily dependent on resolution. The data shows a system capable of delivering high refresh rates at 1080p, but one that struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K Ultra settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in The Technomancer?

A: Based on the measured average FPS, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all tested settings exceed 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 79 on Low to 41 on Ultra, making it suitable for High or Medium settings. 3840x2160 is only playable on Low settings, with an average of 44 FPS.

Q: How significant is the performance drop between Low and Ultra settings?

A: The performance penalty for enabling Ultra settings is substantial. At 1920x1080, the average FPS falls from 121 on Low to 62 on Ultra, representing a 59 FPS drop. This pattern scales across resolutions; at 2560x1440, the drop is from 79 to 41 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls from 44 to 22 FPS.

Q: What is the measured FPS on Medium settings at 1440p?

A: The data indicates an average of 61 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings. The minimum FPS recorded in this configuration is 52, and the maximum is 70.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 capable of running the game at 4K?

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. The data shows an average of 29 FPS on High settings and 22 FPS on Ultra at 3840x2160, both of which are below smooth playability thresholds. Only the Low preset provides a playable average of 44 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2256 out of 2825 tested combos for this game. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, many other hardware pairings deliver higher frame rates.

Q: Does the CPU show any signs of bottlenecking the GPU in this game?

A: The benchmark data does not include CPU-specific FPS metrics for this title. However, the CPU's strong synthetic performance, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765, suggests it has ample headroom to avoid being the primary limiting factor at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher.

Settings Recommendations

For the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B570, the optimal settings for The Technomancer depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. The measured data provides a clear matrix for making this decision.

At 1920x1080, the system has substantial performance headroom. The High preset delivers an excellent average of 80 FPS, providing a great balance of visual fidelity and smooth gameplay. For users with high refresh rate monitors, the Low preset pushes the average to 121 FPS, maximizing frame pacing. The Ultra preset, while still playable at 62 FPS average, may exhibit more frequent dips, making High the recommended sweet spot for a consistent experience.

At 2560x1440, the choice becomes more critical. The Medium preset yields a solid 61 FPS average, with a minimum of 52 FPS, offering the best playable experience. The High preset dips to a 52 FPS average, which is still playable but less smooth. The Ultra preset, at 41 FPS average, is not recommended for a fluid experience. Therefore, Medium is the recommended preset for 1440p gaming to maintain a stable frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the hardware is severely challenged. The Low preset is the only one that achieves a playable average frame rate of 44 FPS. Both Medium (33 FPS) and High (29 FPS) are below 30 FPS and will feel stuttery. The Ultra preset is effectively unplayable at 22 FPS. Users targeting this resolution must accept the Low preset to ensure a minimum level of smoothness.

In summary, the best experience is found by matching the preset to the resolution: High at 1080p, Medium at 1440p, and Low at 4K.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary driver of performance in The Technomancer, and its capabilities and limitations are clearly reflected in the measured FPS. The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a significant factor in the performance scaling observed across resolutions.

The data shows a predictable decline in average FPS as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU is able to push 121 FPS on Low settings, indicating strong raw throughput for less demanding scenes. However, the frame rate drops to 80 FPS on High and 62 FPS on Ultra at this resolution. This suggests that while the GPU has ample power for 1080p, the higher settings increase the workload on the shading units and memory system.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops further, with the High preset averaging 52 FPS and Ultra at 41 FPS. This indicates that the 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are becoming more of a limiting factor. The jump to 3840x2160 shows a more severe degradation, with even the Medium preset only achieving 33 FPS. The memory bandwidth is likely a significant bottleneck at this resolution, as the GPU must manage a much larger frame buffer. The GPU's architecture, Xe2-HPG, on a 5 nm process, delivers an FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS, which is competent but not sufficient for maxed-out settings at 4K in this title.

The GPU's benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 14195, place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A750, with a delta of -0.1%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, with a delta of 0.1%, indicating performance that is closely matched to those parts. In this game, the Arc B570's role is to provide smooth 1080p and playable 1440p performance, but it is not suited for high-fidelity 4K gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably. The Low preset yields the highest average frame rate of 121 FPS. Moving to Medium results in an average of 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 and a maximum of 107 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 80 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a respectable average of 62 FPS, ensuring a playable experience even at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset averages 79 FPS, providing a very smooth experience. The Medium preset averages 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS, which is still within the playable range. The High preset drops to an average of 52 FPS, which is a borderline playable frame rate. The Ultra preset averages 41 FPS, which falls below the ideal smoothness threshold for most players.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset is the only viable option, averaging 44 FPS. The Medium preset averages 33 FPS, with a minimum of 28 and a maximum of 39 FPS, indicating inconsistent performance. The High preset drops to an average of 29 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 22 FPS, both of which provide a poor experience.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each increase in resolution or quality setting significantly reduces the average FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra settings is most pronounced at lower resolutions, with a 59 FPS difference at 1080p, but the proportional cost remains high at all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B570 in The Technomancer places it in the lower tier of all tested hardware combinations. Specifically, this combo ranks 2256 out of 2825 tested combos. This percentile ranking indicates that the majority of other CPU and GPU pairings tested for this game deliver higher average frame rates.

This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, as demonstrated by the measured FPS data. While the combo performs well at 1080p, its inability to maintain high frame rates at 1440p and 4K drags down its overall standing. The CPU, in contrast, has a high average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, which suggests it is not the limiting factor.

The ranking highlights that this is a mid-range to entry-level gaming configuration for a demanding title like The Technomancer. It is not a top-tier performer, but it is capable of delivering a satisfying experience when settings are adjusted appropriately. The data confirms that users should not expect to run the game at maximum settings on high-resolution displays with this hardware.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F plays a supporting role in this configuration, providing the processing power needed to feed the Intel Arc B570. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This modern architecture and high clock speed ensure that it is not a bottleneck in The Technomancer, which is a GPU-intensive title.

The CPU's strong synthetic performance supports this analysis. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 25645, and its single-thread score is 3689. These scores indicate that the Ryzen 5 7400F has ample headroom to handle game logic, physics calculations, and asset streaming without hindering the GPU.

The CPU's memory support, including DDR5 dual-channel with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, also helps ensure smooth data transfer to the GPU. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for gaming workloads. While the benchmark data does not isolate CPU FPS, the high frame rates achieved at 1080p (e.g., 121 FPS on Low) suggest that the CPU can handle high draw calls and maintain high frame pacing. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, show very small performance deltas (0.1% and -0.2% respectively), confirming it is a well-balanced performer in its class. In this game, the CPU's role is to provide a stable foundation, allowing the Arc B570 to be the primary determinant of overall frame rate.