The Technomancer

# The Technomancer with AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + Intel Arc B570

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 produces a distinctive performance profile in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. This combination ranks 2256th out of 2825 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The measured frame rates reveal a system that handles 1080p gaming comfortably but becomes progressively strained as resolution increases, with the data showing clear scaling patterns that point to the GPU as the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions tells a clear story about where the performance ceiling lies. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 121 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops the average to 79 FPS, a reduction of 42 FPS or roughly 35%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 44 FPS, which is 64% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of GPU-limited performance, as the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with pixel count.

When examining the High preset, the same trend appears. The 1080p High average of 80 FPS drops to 52 FPS at 1440p, then to 29 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops between each resolution step are consistent: approximately 35% from 1080p to 1440p and 44% from 1440p to 4K. This consistency suggests the rendering pipeline is scaling predictably with pixel count, a hallmark of GPU-bound operation.

The Medium preset shows similar behavior, with 93 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset produces 62 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. Across all four settings, the 4K results fall below the 30 FPS threshold except for Low, which barely exceeds it at 44 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is only marginally viable with the lowest settings, while 1440p offers a playable experience across most presets.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings shows a 77 FPS total drop, while at Ultra the drop is 40 FPS. The smaller absolute drop at higher settings reflects the diminishing returns of pixel count when the GPU is already heavily loaded by graphical effects. The 1080p results, ranging from 62 to 121 FPS depending on settings, demonstrate that this combo has ample headroom at the lowest resolution, but the rapid falloff at higher resolutions confirms the GPU is the limiting component.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 brings specific hardware characteristics that directly influence these results. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz for 19 Gbps effective speed. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for a card in this performance tier. The 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operations pipelines handle the geometry and pixel work required by The Technomancer's rendering.

The GPU's architecture is Xe2-HPG on TSMC's 5 nm process, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The compute capabilities include 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS FP16, with a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. These specifications support the measured performance, particularly the 1080p results where the card can flex its full throughput. The 18 ray tracing cores are present but likely see limited use in this 2016 title.

The Arc B570's benchmark results place it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (0.1% faster), the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (0.1% slower), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (0.4% faster), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 (0.5% slower). These tight margins indicate the B570 sits in a crowded performance band, and the measured FPS data in The Technomancer reflects this mid-pack positioning.

The 150 W TDP with a suggested 450 W PSU and single 8-pin connector make this a power-efficient option for the performance delivered. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth for the 10 GB frame buffer, though the 160-bit bus width is narrower than some competitors. The memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s appears sufficient for the measured results, as the scaling patterns do not show sudden drops that would indicate bandwidth saturation.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset balances visual quality with playable frame rates. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS. This is the only preset at 1080p with recorded minimum and maximum values, suggesting the data collection focused on this setting for frame time analysis. The 93 FPS average with a 79 FPS minimum indicates smooth performance with no severe dips.

For 1080p users, High is also viable at 80 FPS average, and even Ultra reaches 62 FPS. The jump from Medium to High costs 13 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 18 FPS. Given that the game is an Action RPG where frame rate consistency matters for combat responsiveness, Medium appears to be the sweet spot at 1080p, offering a 14 FPS margin over High while staying well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes. Medium produces 61 FPS average with 52 FPS minimum and 70 FPS maximum. This is the only 1440p preset with min/max data, and the 52 FPS minimum is close to the 60 FPS target. High drops to 52 FPS average, which would be borderline for smooth gameplay, while Ultra falls to 41 FPS. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset, as it maintains playability while offering better visuals than Low's 79 FPS.

The 4K results are more constrained. Low produces 44 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced action game. Medium drops to 33 FPS, and High falls to 29 FPS. Ultra at 22 FPS is not recommended. For 4K, Low is the only preset that consistently stays above 30 FPS, making it the practical choice if resolution is the priority. The Medium preset at 33 FPS could be acceptable for less demanding scenes, but the margin is thin.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its strongest results across all settings. Low settings yield 121 FPS average, Medium delivers 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS, High reaches 80 FPS, and Ultra manages 62 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 59 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution even with maximum settings engaged.

The 2560x1440 results show a noticeable step down. Low produces 79 FPS average, which is still smooth. Medium delivers 61 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS and maximum of 70 FPS. High drops to 52 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 38 FPS, smaller than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is starting to feel the increased pixel load.

At 3840x2160, the results become marginal. Low produces 44 FPS, Medium delivers 33 FPS with a minimum of 28 FPS and maximum of 39 FPS, High reaches 29 FPS, and Ultra drops to 22 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 28 FPS indicates that even the mid-range settings can suffer frame dips below the playability threshold. The 4K results show only a 22 FPS spread from Low to Ultra, confirming that the GPU is heavily constrained at this resolution.

The data shows that the Medium preset at each resolution has the most detailed measurements, with both minimum and maximum values recorded. This suggests the Medium preset was the focus of testing, likely because it represents the baseline for playable performance. The minimum values at Medium are 79 FPS at 1080p, 52 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K, showing how the floor drops with resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2256th out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the 20th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 80% of combos perform better in this game. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier positioning rather than any CPU limitation, as the measured FPS data shows GPU-bound scaling patterns across all resolutions.

The CPU component of this combo, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, performs well in synthetic benchmarks with an average benchmark score of 25005 and a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with an average score of 24964 (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24935 (0.3% faster), the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 (0.4% faster), and the AMD EPYC 9474F at 25103 (0.4% slower). These tight margins indicate the CPU is competitive with other mid-range options.

The GPU, Intel Arc B570, ranks at the 65th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals are closely clustered, with the RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (0.1% faster), Arc A750 at 20582 (0.1% slower), Quadro M4000M at 20480 (0.4% faster), and R9 M390X at 20662 (0.5% slower). The GPU's performance in The Technomancer aligns with this mid-pack positioning, as the measured FPS falls between low-end and high-end configurations.

The combo rank of 2256 out of 2825 suggests that while individual components perform adequately in their respective tiers, the combination does not exceed expectations in this particular game. The 1080p results are solid, but the 4K performance is weak, which may explain the lower ranking. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being acceptable at reduced settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution, with all presets exceeding 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium stay above 60 FPS, while 3840x2160 results fall below 45 FPS across all presets.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 and 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534. The margins are extremely tight, within 0.5% of all nearest rivals.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F a capable CPU for this game?

A: The CPU scores 20851 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2943 in single-core, ranking at the 77th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, scores 24964 average, just 0.2% behind. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo.

Q: What settings should be used for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 produces 61 FPS average with a 52 FPS minimum, making it the only preset that maintains playability. High drops to 52 FPS average, which may cause noticeable stutter in action scenes.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Only the Low preset at 3840x2160 achieves 44 FPS average. Medium produces 33 FPS, High drops to 29 FPS, and Ultra falls to 22 FPS. The 4K experience is limited to low settings for acceptable performance.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 2256th out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier positioning rather than any CPU deficiency.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 8000 series, built on Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename. It operates on a 4 nm TSMC process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The base clock is 4.20 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, drawing 65 W TDP on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3.

The CPU's memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. It supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking. The processor has no integrated graphics, which is notable since the system relies entirely on the discrete Intel Arc B570 for display output.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 8400F demonstrates solid multi-threaded performance. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 20851, while single-core reaches 2943. The PassMark multi-thread score is 24389 with a single-thread score of 3685. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 951 single-thread to 6091 at 16 threads, with 6165 at max threads. These numbers indicate the CPU can feed the GPU adequately in most gaming scenarios.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at 24964 (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24935 (0.3% faster), the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 (0.4% faster), and the AMD EPYC 9474F at 25103 (0.4% slower). The 8400F's average benchmark score of 25005 places it firmly in this competitive band, with negligible differences between all four rivals.

Given that the measured FPS in The Technomancer shows GPU-bound scaling patterns, the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration. The 1080p Low result of 121 FPS suggests the CPU can drive high frame rates when the GPU is not constrained, and the consistent resolution scaling confirms the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's 12 threads and boost clock of 4.70 GHz provide sufficient processing power for this 2016 title, which likely does not heavily utilize multi-threading given its age.