The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces a severely GPU-limited experience in The Technomancer, with the combo ranking in the bottom 12% of all tested configurations. The data reveals a processor capable of high throughput paired with an integrated graphics solution that struggles to maintain playable frame rates at most settings, making this a configuration best suited for low-resolution, low-detail play.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in The Technomancer?

A: The combo ranks 2500th out of 2825 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 11.5% of all configurations. This indicates a performance level that is significantly below the median for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score of 1482 is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M, and 2.5% higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM. It sits just 2.7% above the GeForce GT 710 in this metric.

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 79, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that approaches a smooth 60+ FPS experience.

Q: Is this combination better suited for 1080p or 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: The data strongly favors 1080p. At 4K, even Low settings only produce an average of 28 FPS, while at 1080p, Low settings produce 79 FPS. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is drastic across all settings, indicating a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 79 on Low to 40 on Ultra. This represents a 49.4% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset at this resolution.

Q: Does the CPU benchmark data suggest it is a bottleneck in this game?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14317, are high. However, the game's frame rates are consistently low across all resolutions, suggesting the GPU is the primary limiting factor, not the CPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a high-end desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a key characteristic, and its benchmark scores reflect strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. For instance, it scores 14317 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1452 in single-core tests, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 11765.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows a consistent pattern where frame rates are heavily influenced by resolution and settings, which typically points to a GPU bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see less variation in FPS across different resolutions at the same settings. For example, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 52 at 1080p to 34 at 1440p and further to 19 at 4K. This scaling is characteristic of a graphics card that is overwhelmed by the increasing pixel count.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 80 puts it in the top 20% of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 27896 puts it in close competition with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and Intel Core i9-10900K, which have average scores of 27887 and 27872, respectively. This indicates that the 5800X3D has ample processing power to feed the Arc B390 in most scenarios. The bottleneck is firmly on the graphics side, as the integrated GPU is unable to translate the CPU's capability into high frame rates.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with 1536 shading units. Its memory is system-shared, meaning it uses a portion of the system's main memory (DDR4 in this case) rather than dedicated VRAM. The GPU's average benchmark score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals in performance are older NVIDIA entry-level cards like the GeForce GT 520MX and GT 710.

This GPU is the clear limiting component in this configuration. Its performance characteristics are reflected directly in the game's frame rates. The data shows that even at the lowest settings and resolution, the combo only manages an average of 79 FPS. At higher resolutions and settings, the GPU struggles significantly. For example, at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 40, but the minimum FPS drops to 34, showing noticeable frame time inconsistency.

The shared memory architecture and low benchmark scores suggest that the Arc B390 is designed for basic graphical tasks, not demanding games like The Technomancer. The game's requirements easily overwhelm the GPU's capabilities, leading to the low frame rates observed in the data. The GPU's 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is not sufficient to maintain smooth gameplay at higher presets, making it the primary reason for the combo's low ranking.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2500th out of 2825 tested configurations in The Technomancer. This places it in the bottom 11.5% of all combos, a poor result that highlights the severe mismatch between the high-end CPU and the entry-level integrated GPU.

This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance. While the CPU is a top-tier part, the GPU's 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs drags the entire combo down. The data shows a significant gap between this combo and more balanced configurations. The GPU's nearest rivals, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and GeForce 800M, have average scores that are only 1.3% and 1.5% lower, respectively. This puts the Arc B390 in a performance class that is simply too weak for a game released in 2016 with demanding graphical presets.

The low ranking is not due to a lack of CPU power. The 5800X3D's benchmark performance is strong, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's inability to render frames quickly. In essence, a powerful CPU is paired with a GPU that cannot keep up, resulting in a system that is severely unbalanced for gaming. The data confirms that this is a GPU-bound scenario, and the combo's overall rank reflects the weakest link in the chain.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a stark and consistent decline in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. This pattern is a classic indicator of a GPU bottleneck, where the graphics card is unable to handle the increased pixel workload.

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% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 46.2% drop from 1440p to 4K. The trend is similar for other settings. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 52 at 1080p to 34 at 1440p and 19 at 4K. At Ultra settings, it starts at 40 at 1080p, drops to 26 at 1440p, and bottoms out at 15 at 4K.

This scaling behavior indicates that the Intel Arc B390 is the primary limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see less significant frame rate drops at higher resolutions, as the CPU's workload remains relatively constant while the GPU's workload increases. The data shows that the GPU is saturated even at 1080p, and its performance degrades significantly as the resolution increases. The jump from 1080p to 1440p alone causes a roughly 34% drop in FPS at Low settings, which is a substantial performance penalty that points directly at the graphics processor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The available data provides a clear picture of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080:

• Ultra: Average FPS is 40. This is the lowest performance tier at this resolution.
• High: Average FPS is 52. This is a 30% improvement over the Ultra preset.
• Medium: Average FPS is 61, with a minimum of 52 and a maximum of 70. This shows the first preset with a recorded frame time range.
• Low: Average FPS is 79. This is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo and the only preset to exceed 60 FPS.

2560x1440:

• Ultra: Average FPS drops to 26. This is a 35% decrease from the 1080p Ultra result.
• High: Average FPS is 34. This is a 34.6% decrease from the 1080p High result.
• Medium: Average FPS is 40, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 46. This is a 34.4% decrease from the 1080p Medium result.
• Low: Average FPS is 52. This is a 34.2% decrease from the 1080p Low result.

3840x2160:

• Ultra: Average FPS is 15. This is the lowest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset.
• High: Average FPS is 19. This is a 44.1% decrease from the 1440p High result.
• Medium: Average FPS is 22, with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 25. This is a 45% decrease from the 1440p Medium result.
• Low: Average FPS is 28. This is a 46.2% decrease from the 1440p Low result.

The data shows that at 1080p, the Medium preset offers the best balance of average FPS and recorded stability, with a 61 FPS average and a minimum of 52. At 1440p and 4K, all presets fail to reach a playable 30 FPS average, with the exception of the 1440p Low preset which hits 52 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only viable configuration for a consistently playable experience is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields an average of 79 FPS. This is the only preset and resolution combination that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

For a more balanced visual experience at 1080p, the Medium preset is the best compromise. It produces an average of 61 FPS with a minimum of 52, ensuring that the frame rate rarely drops below the 50 FPS mark. The High preset at 1080p, with an average of 52 FPS, is also playable but offers a less stable experience than Medium. The Ultra preset at 1080p, with an average of 40 FPS, begins to feel less smooth and is not recommended for action sequences.

At 2560x1440, the data suggests that only the Low preset, with an average of 52 FPS, is acceptable. Medium settings at this resolution produce an average of 40 FPS and a minimum of 34, which can lead to noticeable stuttering. All presets at 3840x2160 are not recommended, as even Low settings only manage an average of 28 FPS, which is below the threshold for a playable experience. The data indicates that users should prioritize resolution over settings, as the drop in FPS from 1080p to 1440p is significant, and the drop to 4K is prohibitive.