The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B390 combination. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is consistently constrained by its graphics component, with the CPU offering substantial headroom that goes largely unused at higher graphical loads. The data indicates a pairing that can manage playable performance at lower resolutions and settings, but which struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K, regardless of the quality preset selected.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B390 ranks at position 2500 out of 2825 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems, suggesting that it delivers performance well below the median for this title. The rank is a direct reflection of the measured FPS data, which shows the system averaging between 15 and 79 frames per second depending on the resolution and settings, with the lowest scores occurring at 4K with Ultra settings.

This low ranking is primarily attributable to the graphics card. The Intel Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark list are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710. These are all entry-level or legacy parts. The B390 outperforms the GT 520MX by a margin of 1.3%, the GeForce 800M by 1.5%, the GT 625 OEM by 2.5%, and the GT 710 by 2.7%. These narrow deltas confirm that the Arc B390 is positioned in the same performance tier as these very old, low-end graphics solutions. In the context of a modern game like The Technomancer, this level of GPU performance is a severe limiting factor.

In contrast, the CPU is a far more capable component. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 25517 places it in close competition with the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, which scores 25530, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, which scores 25485. The performance deltas are minuscule, with the Ryzen 7 5700 trailing the Xeon by just 0.1% and leading the Ryzen 5 7640U by a similar 0.1%. The data suggests this is a strong processor that is not the source of the system's low ranking. The bottleneck is unequivocally the GPU, which drags the combined score down to the 2500th position.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the decisive component in this system's performance profile. Its specifications are modest, featuring 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 render output units. The GPU is based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and operates on a 3 nm process. Its clock speeds are listed with a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning the GPU relies on the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This is a critical detail; the memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means performance can be heavily influenced by the speed of the system's DDR4 memory.

The performance data for the GPU is stark. It achieves a score of 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. This is an extremely low score that aligns with its closest rivals, all of which are from the NVIDIA GeForce 700M or 800M series or older GT series. This benchmark result is a strong indicator that the GPU will struggle with any modern, graphically intensive game. The Technomancer is no exception. In the measured FPS data, the GPU's limitations are clear. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 79 FPS, which is the only result that approaches a highly playable level. However, this score drops precipitously as the resolution or settings are increased.

The GPU's role in this pairing is that of a primary bottleneck. The CPU has ample performance headroom, but the Arc B390 simply cannot render frames fast enough to utilize it. The measured results suggest that the GPU is the limiting factor in every scenario tested, and its performance is the sole reason the combo ranks so low. The lack of dedicated VRAM and the dependence on system memory for bandwidth likely contribute to the poor scaling seen when moving from 1080p to higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in The Technomancer?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 79, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At 4K resolution, what is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS on Low settings is 28, while the average on Ultra settings is 15. This represents a drop of 13 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the GT 520MX's score of 1463. This indicates a marginal performance lead for the Intel GPU.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 have a high benchmark score relative to other CPUs?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 5700 is in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25517. This places it in the upper quartile of processors, indicating a strong CPU.

Q: What is the only setting where the combo achieves an average FPS above 70?

A: The only measured scenario with an average FPS above 70 is at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings, where the system achieves 79 FPS.

Q: Are the minimum and maximum FPS figures available for all settings?

A: No, only the Medium settings rows at each resolution include min and max FPS figures. For example, at 2560x1440 Medium, the min FPS is 34 and the max FPS is 46, whereas High, Low, and Ultra settings only have an average FPS value.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo in The Technomancer is found at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration that yields an average frame rate above 60 FPS, hitting 79 FPS. This suggests that for a smooth, responsive experience, players must sacrifice visual quality. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p results in a significant performance cost, dropping the average FPS from 79 to 61. While 61 FPS is still playable, it is a 22.8% reduction in frame rate for the increase in quality.

At 2560x1440, even the Low setting only manages an average of 52 FPS. For a more consistent experience at this resolution, the Low preset is the only reasonable choice, as Medium drops to 40 FPS and High to 34 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution yields an average of just 26 FPS, which is likely too choppy for a playable experience. At 3840x2160, no settings are recommended for a smooth experience. The highest average FPS at this resolution is 28 on Low, which is below the threshold for comfortable gameplay. The data suggests that 4K is not a viable option for this hardware combination in this title.

The performance difference between Low and Medium settings is consistent across all resolutions. At 1080p, the drop is 18 FPS; at 1440p, it is 12 FPS; and at 4K, it is 6 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU is more heavily taxed at higher resolutions, making the relative cost of raising settings less significant in absolute terms, though no less damaging to the already low frame rates. The best experience, balancing frame rate and visual fidelity, is clearly the Low preset at 1080p, as it is the only setting that achieves an average FPS that is generally considered fluid.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system's performance across nine different configurations. At 1920x1080, the results show a clear hierarchy. With Low settings, the combo averages 79 FPS. This is the highest score in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium settings, the average FPS drops to 61, with a minimum of 52 and a maximum of 70. The High setting yields an average of 52 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, brings the average down to 40 FPS. The performance penalty from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 39 FPS, a 49.4% reduction.

At 2560x1440, the performance is notably lower. The Low setting produces an average of 52 FPS, which is 27 FPS less than the same setting at 1080p. Medium averages 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 46. High drops to 34 FPS, and Ultra falls to 26 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a significant cost, with the Low setting losing over a third of its frame rate. The pattern continues at 3840x2160. The Low setting averages just 28 FPS. Medium is next at 22 FPS, with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 25. High averages 19 FPS, and the Ultra setting brings up the rear with an average of 15 FPS.

The data reveals that the system is only truly fluid at 1080p Low and perhaps 1080p Medium. All other configurations fall below the 60 FPS mark. The difference between the best and worst measured results is substantial: 79 FPS at 1080p Low versus 15 FPS at 4K Ultra. This is a 64 FPS spread, showing how severely the GPU is challenged by higher resolutions and settings. The min and max FPS figures for Medium settings also show some variance, such as the 19 to 25 FPS range at 4K, indicating less consistent frame pacing under load.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a high-performance processor that is underutilized in this system. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz and it can boost up to 4.60 GHz. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong. It achieves a multi-core score of 20655 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 2916. In Geekbench, it scores 9959 for multi-core and 1907 for single-core. These figures, along with its 78th percentile ranking, confirm that the CPU is more than capable of handling the processing demands of The Technomancer.

The processor's nearest rivals, in terms of average benchmark score, are the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U. The performance deltas are negligible, at -0.1% and +0.1% respectively. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700 is performing at a level consistent with other capable mid-range and workstation processors. The 16 threads provide ample parallelism for modern games, and the high boost clock of 4.60 GHz should ensure strong performance in single-threaded tasks.

In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data. Given the Arc B390's low performance, the CPU is never the limiting factor. The measured FPS numbers are entirely dictated by the GPU's rendering capabilities. The data implies that if the GPU were replaced with a more powerful model, the system's rank in this game would improve dramatically, as the Ryzen 7 5700 would be able to support significantly higher frame rates. The CPU is a solid foundation, but the system's overall performance is capped by its graphics component.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear and expected decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 79 at 1080p, to 52 at 1440p, and finally to 28 at 4K. This represents a 34.2% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 46.2% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The trend is similar for other settings. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS is 52 at 1080p, 34 at 1440p, and 19 at 4K. The cost of moving to a higher resolution is substantial at every quality level.

This scaling pattern is a strong indicator of a GPU-bound system. When a system is GPU-limited, frame rates typically drop in proportion to the increase in pixel count. The number of pixels at 1440p is 1.78 times that of 1080p, and at 4K it is 4 times that of 1080p. The observed FPS drops are broadly consistent with this, though not perfectly linear, which is common due to other bottlenecks like memory bandwidth. The fact that the FPS drops so significantly when resolution increases points directly to the Intel Arc B390 as the limiting component.

The CPU's performance is independent of resolution, as its workload (physics, AI, game logic) remains largely the same. Since the FPS scales down with resolution, it confirms that the GPU is saturated and cannot keep up with the demands of higher pixel counts. The "System Shared" memory of the GPU is likely a contributing factor here, as it may not have sufficient bandwidth to handle the textures and buffers required at 4K. The data suggests that the system's performance is entirely dictated by the graphics card's ability to render pixels, and the CPU has no role in this bottleneck. The only way to improve FPS at any resolution is to lower the graphics settings, which reduces the GPU's workload.