The Technomancer

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the Intel Arc B570 produces a mid-pack combination for The Technomancer, ranking 2256th out of 2825 tested combos. This places the pairing in the lower half of the database, with the GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 79th percentile among all CPUs suggesting the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this specific title. Benchmark results across four resolutions and four quality presets reveal a configuration that can handle 1080p gaming comfortably but struggles significantly at 4K, particularly at higher quality settings.

FAQ

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

A: This CPU-GPU pairing ranks 2256th out of 2825 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 20% of all configurations evaluated for this game. The ranking reflects the Arc B570's position as a mid-range GPU (65th percentile) paired with a strong mid-range CPU (79th percentile).

Q: What is the best playable resolution for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves playable frame rates across all settings, ranging from 62 FPS at Ultra to 121 FPS at Low. At 2560x1440, it remains playable with averages between 41 FPS (Ultra) and 79 FPS (Low), while 3840x2160 drops below 30 FPS at High and Ultra presets.

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

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (20582), 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662).

Q: What CPU performance tier does the Ryzen 7 5700X occupy?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, which exactly matches the Intel Core i5-12600K (0% delta). It sits 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535), 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (27636), and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (27507).

Q: Is the 10 GB VRAM on the Arc B570 sufficient for this game?

A: The Arc B570 comes with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. For The Technomancer, a 2016 title, this capacity is clearly adequate; the measured frame rates show the GPU's compute throughput, not memory capacity, as the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU in this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X's 16-thread configuration and 4.60 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom. The data shows GPU-bound scaling — frame rates at 1080p Low reach 121 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond what the Arc B570 can render at higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The 2256th position out of 2825 tested combinations places this pairing in the bottom quintile of all configurations in the database. This ranking is notable because it contradicts the individual component percentiles — the CPU sits at the 79th percentile while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile. The discrepancy indicates that The Technomancer's specific rendering demands penalize the Arc B570 more heavily than its average benchmark performance would suggest.

The combo's rank reflects a fundamental imbalance: the Ryzen 7 5700X is clearly capable of driving much higher frame rates, as evidenced by the 121 FPS result at 1080p Low. The Arc B570, however, becomes the bottleneck as resolution and quality settings increase. At 4K Ultra, the combination produces only 22 FPS, which is barely a third of the 1080p Low result. This steep drop-off pattern is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario where the graphics card's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for the pixel throughput demands of 4K rendering.

Compared to other combos in the database, the 2256th rank puts this pairing alongside configurations where the GPU is a generation or more behind the CPU's capabilities. The Arc B570's nearest rivals — the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750 — are all within 0.5% in average benchmark scores, yet the ranking position suggests that in this specific title, the B570's architecture (Xe2-HPG, Battlemage generation) may not be optimally utilized. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 and PassMark G3D score of 14195 provide context: this is a GPU designed for 1080p and light 1440p gaming, not for 4K workloads.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear resolution scaling pattern. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, average frame rates drop by approximately 35% across all settings: High goes from 80 to 52 FPS, Low from 121 to 79 FPS, Medium from 93 to 61 FPS, and Ultra from 62 to 41 FPS. This consistent ~35% reduction aligns closely with the pixel count increase of 78% from 1080p to 1440p, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter — if the CPU were the bottleneck, the scaling would be more gradual.

The transition from 1440p to 4K shows an even steeper decline. High settings drop from 52 to 29 FPS (a 44% reduction), Medium from 61 to 33 FPS (46% reduction), and Ultra from 41 to 22 FPS (46% reduction). Low settings see a more moderate drop from 79 to 44 FPS (44% reduction). The 4K pixel count is 2.25 times that of 1440p, so a 44-46% frame rate reduction is actually better than linear scaling, suggesting some GPU headroom at 1440p that gets consumed at 4K.

The pattern strongly indicates a GPU-bound scenario at all resolutions above 1080p. The Ryzen 7 5700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides more than enough processing power for a 2016 Action RPG. At 1080p Low, the 121 FPS result is likely near the game's engine limit or the CPU's single-thread performance ceiling (3DMark single-thread score of 921), but even this is far above what the GPU can sustain at higher settings. The scaling behavior confirms that users seeking higher frame rates should reduce resolution first, as quality setting changes at 4K yield only marginal improvements (29 to 44 FPS from High to Low).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 121 FPS, Medium achieves 93 FPS (with a minimum of 79 and maximum of 107), High reaches 80 FPS, and Ultra drops to 62 FPS. All presets are playable, with even Ultra maintaining a comfortable 60+ FPS average. The 59 FPS spread between Low and Ultra demonstrates the GPU's sensitivity to quality settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains acceptable but with visible compromises. Low settings yield 79 FPS, Medium drops to 61 FPS (minimum 52, maximum 70), High falls to 52 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 41 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 52 FPS indicates some frame time variance, but the average stays above the 60 FPS threshold. High and Ultra both dip below 60 FPS, making Medium the highest playable preset for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the combination struggles. Low settings manage 44 FPS, Medium drops to 33 FPS (minimum 28, maximum 39), High falls to 29 FPS, and Ultra produces only 22 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 28 FPS highlights the inconsistency at 4K — even the average frame rate for High and Ultra falls below the 30 FPS playability threshold. This resolution is only viable with Low settings, and even then, the 44 FPS average is marginal for fast-paced action.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each quality tier costs roughly 15-20% performance at a given resolution. At 1080p, the step from Low to Medium costs 28 FPS (23%), Medium to High costs 13 FPS (14%), and High to Ultra costs 18 FPS (23%). This non-uniform scaling suggests the game's Ultra preset introduces disproportionately heavy effects that strain the Arc B570's 80 ROPs and 144 TMUs.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570's specifications directly explain its performance ceiling in The Technomancer. With 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, the GPU delivers 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth — sufficient for this title's texture demands, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across resolutions without memory-related stuttering.

The GPU's clock behavior is notable: both base and boost clocks are locked at 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). This flat clock curve means the GPU operates at maximum frequency under load, but it also means there is no thermal or power headroom to compensate for demanding scenes. The 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are modest, and the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth — the 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is the more relevant constraint for 4K rendering.

The Arc B570's benchmark scores contextualize its gaming performance. The PassMark G3D score of 14195 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 place it in the mid-range tier, consistent with its 65th percentile ranking. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 versus OpenCL score of 83514 suggests the Xe2-HPG architecture performs better under Vulkan, but The Technomancer's DX11-era engine (PassMark DirectX 11 score of 118) may not fully leverage the GPU's modern feature set. The RT cores (18) and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are present but irrelevant for this 2016 title.

At 1080p, the GPU provides excellent performance, with Low settings exceeding 120 FPS. The bottleneck emerges at 1440p and becomes severe at 4K, where the pixel fill rate (200.0 GPixel/s) and texture rate (360.0 GTexel/s) are insufficient for the increased workload. The 22 FPS result at 4K Ultra is particularly telling — this is a GPU that was designed for 1080p gaming, and the data confirms it excels there while faltering at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 62 FPS provides the best balance of visual quality and smooth gameplay — the 62 FPS average clears the 60 FPS threshold, and the CPU's headroom suggests frame times remain consistent. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the High preset at 80 FPS offers a 29% improvement over Ultra with only a modest visual downgrade.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 61 FPS is the clear recommendation. It maintains a 60+ FPS average with a minimum of 52 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. The High preset at 52 FPS and Ultra at 41 FPS both fall below the 60 FPS target, making them less desirable for action-oriented gameplay. Low at 79 FPS is viable for competitive play but sacrifices visual fidelity unnecessarily.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 44 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, though its average remains below the 60 FPS standard. Medium at 33 FPS is borderline at best, with a minimum of 28 FPS indicating noticeable stutter. High and Ultra at 29 and 22 FPS respectively are not recommended for this title. Users with 4K displays should either accept Low settings or reduce the resolution to 1440p for a significantly better experience.

The data suggests that the Medium preset at 1440p delivers the best overall experience for this combo. It achieves a 61 FPS average, which is only 1 FPS below the 1080p Ultra result, while providing higher resolution detail. The 52 FPS minimum is acceptable for a 2016 Action RPG, and the 70 FPS maximum indicates the combo can handle less demanding scenes without issue. For users willing to trade some visual quality, 1080p Ultra at 62 FPS is equally viable.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X provides substantial processing headroom for this game. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture, the CPU delivers a 3.40 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock. Its benchmark results — Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13184 and single-core score of 1499, Geekbench multicore of 10779 and single-core of 2016 — position it well above the requirements of a 2016 title.

The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27578, places it in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600K, matches it exactly at 27578 (0% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 trails by 0.2% and the Ryzen 5 7600X leads by 0.2%. This parity indicates the 5700X delivers competitive performance that will not bottleneck most GPUs.

In The Technomancer specifically, the CPU's role is secondary but not irrelevant. At 1080p Low, the 121 FPS result suggests the CPU can drive frame rates well beyond what the Arc B570 produces at higher settings. The 3DMark multi-threaded scores (6858 at 16 threads, 6850 at max threads) show strong scaling across cores, which is beneficial for a game that may utilize multiple threads for AI, physics, and world streaming. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample data locality for game assets.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 is sufficient for this title, and the PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes ensures the GPU receives data without bottleneck. The 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node (TSMC, 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die) make this an efficient processor that maintains high clocks under load. For The Technomancer, the Ryzen 7 5700X is clearly not the limiting factor — the performance data shows GPU-bound scaling at all settings above 1080p Low, confirming the CPU has ample headroom for this workload.