The Technomancer

# The Technomancer with AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + Intel Arc B570

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a mid-range combination that delivers playable but not exceptional results in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The measured data reveals a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings, with the GPU emerging as the primary bottleneck at higher fidelity levels. The combo ranks 2256th out of 2825 tested configurations, placing it in the lower-mid tier of the database, which suggests that while the system can run the game, it does so with noticeable compromises at the highest demands.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about where this system's limits lie. At 1080p with High settings, the average frame rate is 80 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 52 FPS, a 35% reduction. At 4K, the average falls further to 29 FPS, representing a 44% drop from 1440p and a 64% decline from 1080p. This steep scaling curve indicates that the Intel Arc B570's rendering throughput is being saturated as pixel count increases.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. At Low settings, the system delivers 121 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are consistent: 35% from 1080p to 1440p and another 44% from 1440p to 4K. Medium settings show similar behavior—93, 61, and 33 FPS respectively—with the same proportional declines. Ultra settings follow suit at 62, 41, and 22 FPS.

What's notable is that the resolution scaling remains proportional regardless of the settings preset. This suggests the limiting component is not a CPU bottleneck that would manifest differently at lower resolutions, but rather a GPU that is consistently constrained by pixel throughput. The Arc B570's 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth appear to be the governing factors, as the frame rate drops track almost linearly with the increase in pixel count from 1080p to 4K.

The data implies that 4K gaming is not viable for this combination, even at Low settings where the 44 FPS average is technically playable but far from smooth. The 29 FPS at High 4K and 22 FPS at Ultra 4K are below acceptable thresholds for most players. Meanwhile, 1440p presents a more reasonable middle ground, with High settings at 52 FPS offering a playable experience, though not one that takes full advantage of high refresh rate displays. At 1080p, the system shows its best face, with all presets delivering above 60 FPS except Ultra at 62 FPS, which is just barely above that threshold.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the table, based on the Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores show a processor that is strong in multi-threaded workloads—Cinebench R23 multicore scores 20655, and the 3DMark max threads test hits 6617—but more modest in single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1907.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU's limitations. The consistent resolution scaling pattern, where FPS drops proportionally with pixel count, indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700 is not the bottleneck at any resolution tested. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see smaller FPS differences between 1080p and 1440p as the GPU becomes less stressed at lower resolutions.

The processor's 16 threads and 16 MB of L3 cache provide ample headroom for the game's demands, which is typical for a 2016 title. The CPU's percentile ranking of 78 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25517, places it in the upper quartile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (deltaPct -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (deltaPct 0.1%), and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (deltaPct -0.1%), all within a fraction of a percent in average score. This suggests the 5700 is a well-balanced processor that should not hold back the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

The data implies that at 1080p Low settings, where the system reaches 121 FPS, the CPU is still not the limiting factor, as the frame rate continues to scale with GPU load. Even at the highest measured frame rate, the Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread performance appears sufficient for the game's engine. For players considering this combination, the CPU's capability is not a concern; the GPU will dictate performance in virtually all scenarios.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the clear performance limiter in this pairing. Its specifications include 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, with 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, and it delivers 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. Its benchmark percentile of 65 against all GPUs, with an average score of 20556, places it slightly above the median but well below top-tier offerings.

The nearest GPU rivals in the database tell an interesting story. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning it scores essentially identically to the Arc B570. Similarly, the Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1%) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (deltaPct -0.5%) are all within half a percent of the B570's average score. This clustering suggests the B570 occupies a specific performance tier, and its behavior in The Technomancer should be representative of that tier.

The GPU's memory configuration is worth examining relative to the game's demands. At 4K Ultra, the system averages 22 FPS, which is barely above a slideshow. The 10 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for the game's textures, but the 160-bit bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth may struggle with the higher memory pressure of 4K resolutions. The fact that dropping from High to Low at 4K only improves FPS from 29 to 44—a 52% gain—suggests that the GPU is not purely bandwidth-limited but also compute-limited, as the reduced shading load at Low settings helps significantly.

The Arc B570's 18 ray tracing cores are present but unlikely to be heavily utilized in a 2016 title that predates widespread RT adoption. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility indicate it is well-prepared for modern APIs, but The Technomancer's engine likely uses older rendering paths. The passmark DirectX 11 score of 118 versus DirectX 12 score of 72 suggests the GPU performs better in DX11, which may be relevant for this game's API usage.

Settings Recommendations

Examining the measured FPS across settings at each resolution, the data provides clear guidance for the best experience. At 1080p, Medium settings deliver 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS, offering a smooth and stable experience. High settings at 80 FPS are also excellent, while Ultra at 62 FPS drops below the 60 FPS threshold but remains playable. For players prioritizing frame rate stability, Medium at 1080p provides the best balance, with the 79 FPS minimum ensuring no significant drops below refresh rate targets.

At 1440p, Medium settings yield 61 FPS average with a 52 FPS minimum and 70 FPS maximum. This is the only preset at this resolution that stays above 60 FPS on average, though High at 52 FPS is still reasonably playable. Ultra at 41 FPS and Low at 79 FPS represent the extremes—Low sacrifices visual fidelity for speed, while Ultra dips below comfort levels. For 1440p gaming, Medium is the recommended preset, as it maintains playable frame rates while preserving more visual detail than Low.

At 4K, the situation is more challenging. Low settings at 44 FPS is the only preset that approaches playability, with Medium at 33 FPS, High at 29 FPS, and Ultra at 22 FPS all falling below acceptable thresholds. The frame time variance at 4K Medium, ranging from 28 FPS minimum to 39 FPS maximum, indicates inconsistent performance that could feel stuttery. Given these numbers, 4K is not recommended for this combination unless the player is willing to accept Low settings and the associated visual compromises.

The overall best experience per the measured rows appears to be 1080p Medium, which offers 93 FPS average with a tight 79-107 FPS range. This preset provides smooth gameplay with sufficient visual quality, and the minimum FPS of 79 ensures that even demanding scenes remain fluid. For those with 1440p displays, Medium at 61 FPS is the preferable choice, accepting the lower average but still maintaining playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2256th out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the bottom 20% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier positioning rather than the CPU's capabilities, as the Ryzen 7 5700's percentile of 78 is notably higher than the Arc B570's percentile of 65. The combination is thus limited by the GPU, which drags the overall ranking down.

This rank suggests that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs deliver better performance in this game. The data does not specify which combos rank higher, but given the GPU's nearest rivals all score within 0.5% of the B570's average, it's likely that similar GPUs produce comparable results. The ranking also implies that a more powerful GPU paired with the Ryzen 7 5700 would yield significantly better performance, as the CPU has headroom to support higher frame rates.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals—all within ±0.3% of the 5700's score—indicate that swapping the CPU for a similar-tier processor would have minimal impact on the combo's ranking. Conversely, the GPU's rivals are also tightly clustered, meaning that upgrades within the same performance tier would not meaningfully change the outcome. To improve the rank substantially, a jump to a higher GPU tier would be necessary.

The ranking data also implies that this combination is better suited for less demanding titles or for players willing to compromise on settings. In The Technomancer, the combo's 2256th place reflects its inability to handle the game at high resolutions and settings, despite the CPU's solid performance. For the database's purposes, this rank provides a benchmark for users considering this hardware pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in The Technomancer?

A: The measured data shows 1080p Medium settings deliver 93 FPS average with a 79 FPS minimum, providing the smoothest experience. At 1440p, Medium at 61 FPS is the only preset averaging above 60 FPS. 4K is not recommended, as even Low settings only reach 44 FPS.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 or the Intel Arc B570 the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. Resolution scaling shows proportional FPS drops from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance. The CPU's benchmark percentile of 78 against all CPUs is higher than the GPU's percentile of 65.

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

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1%), Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1%), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (deltaPct -0.5%). This indicates all four GPUs perform nearly identically on average.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K in The Technomancer?

A: No. The highest 4K result is 44 FPS at Low settings. Medium averages 33 FPS, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS is 28, recorded at 4K Medium settings. The 1080p Medium preset shows a minimum of 79 FPS, and 1440p Medium shows a minimum of 52 FPS. Other presets do not have minimum FPS values listed.

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

A: The combination ranks 2256th out of 2825 tested combos, placing it in the lower 20% of all configurations. This rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier performance, which limits the overall result despite the CPU's stronger showing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured data shows the following average FPS by settings: Low delivers 121 FPS, Medium delivers 93 FPS with a range of 79 to 107 FPS, High delivers 80 FPS, and Ultra delivers 62 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra results in a 49% reduction in frame rate, with each step up in settings costing approximately 20-25% performance.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 79 FPS, Medium at 61 FPS with a range of 52 to 70 FPS, High at 52 FPS, and Ultra at 41 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 48%, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling. The 1440p Medium preset's 52 FPS minimum is the lowest recorded for that settings tier across all resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 44 FPS, Medium at 33 FPS with a range of 28 to 39 FPS, High at 29 FPS, and Ultra at 22 FPS. The 4K results show the most dramatic scaling, with Ultra delivering only 50% of the Low preset's frame rate. The 28 FPS minimum at 4K Medium represents the worst single data point in the entire measured set.

Comparing across resolutions, the 1080p Low result of 121 FPS is 2.75 times higher than the 4K Low result of 44 FPS. At High settings, 1080p's 80 FPS is 2.76 times the 4K's 29 FPS. This consistent ratio across settings confirms that the GPU's pixel throughput is the dominant factor, as the FPS scales almost exactly with the ratio of pixel counts between resolutions.