The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B390 combination produces a severely GPU-limited experience in The Technomancer, with performance metrics that place this pairing in the bottom tier of tested hardware configurations. The data indicates a fundamental imbalance: an eight-core desktop processor paired with an integrated graphics solution that ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a desktop-class processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz provide substantial single-thread and multi-thread capability. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a single-thread score of 1049 in 3DMark, 308 in Cinebench R15, and 1930 in Cinebench R23. Multi-threaded performance is equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18760 and a Geekbench multicore score of 15371.

The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB per-core L2 cache contribute to its responsiveness. The 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node from TSMC indicate an efficient design. The CPU's average benchmark score of 40081 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, making it a high-performing part by any measure. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.1% faster), Intel Core 5 221E (0.2% slower), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (0.4% slower), and Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% slower). These deltas are negligible, confirming the 7700 sits at a performance plateau among modern processors.

In The Technomancer, however, the CPU's capabilities are largely irrelevant. The game's frame rates do not scale with the processor's strong multi-threading. At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS is 79, which is the highest recorded across all configurations, but drops of 27 FPS when moving from Low to High settings at the same resolution are attributable to GPU load, not CPU constraints. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 34470 and data encryption score of 23858 show it can handle demanding computational tasks, yet the measured frame rates suggest the integrated GPU becomes the bottleneck well before the CPU's resources are taxed. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 8484 and max-thread score of 8479 indicate consistent scaling across threads, but the game does not appear to leverage this capability.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 7.680 TFLOPS.

The most critical specification is memory: the B390 uses system shared memory, meaning its performance is dependent on the host system's DDR5 RAM and its 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent," indicating no dedicated VRAM. This shared memory architecture is a fundamental limitation for gaming workloads, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth and latency.

The B390's benchmark results confirm its low-end positioning. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1482, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% faster), GeForce 800M (1.5% faster), GT 625 OEM (2.5% faster), and GT 710 (2.7% faster). These are decade-old entry-level discrete GPUs, illustrating the B390's limited graphics throughput.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's constraints are evident across every resolution. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 79, but this drops to 52 at High settings — a 34% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 15, which is unplayable. The shared memory architecture means that at higher resolutions and settings, the GPU must access system memory more frequently, and the available bandwidth becomes insufficient. The pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s is simply too low to fill 4K frames at acceptable rates.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent decline as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 79 at 1080p to 52 at 1440p and then to 28 at 4K. This represents a 34% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 46% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The total decline from 1080p to 4K is 65%.

At High settings, the pattern is similar: 52 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 35% and 44% respectively, with a total decline of 63%. Medium settings show 61 FPS at 1080p, 40 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 40 FPS at 1080p, 26 FPS at 1440p, and 15 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, because the CPU would be unable to feed frames faster regardless of GPU load. Instead, the frame rates fall proportionally with the increase in pixel count, which is the signature of a GPU that is saturated even at 1080p. The CPU's high single-thread performance (4063 in Passmark single-thread) and strong multi-threading are never allowed to become the limiting factor because the GPU cannot render frames fast enough.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at a given resolution also highlights GPU limits. At 1080p, the difference is 39 FPS (79 vs 40), and at 4K it is 13 FPS (28 vs 15). The absolute drop is larger at lower resolutions because the GPU has more headroom, but the percentage drop is consistent, suggesting the GPU's shading and memory subsystems are overloaded by the higher settings regardless of resolution.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 2500th out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the bottom 11.5% of all tested configurations, which is a poor result given the CPU's high performance tier. The CPU ranks in the 87th percentile among all processors, yet the combo rank is in the 11th percentile, illustrating the extent to which the GPU drags down the overall experience.

The rank disparity is instructive: a top-tier CPU paired with a bottom-tier GPU produces a bottom-tier gaming result. The B390's 9th percentile GPU ranking correlates closely with the combo's overall rank, confirming that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining game performance. The CPU's potential is effectively unused, as the game's frame rates are governed by the GPU's rendering throughput.

The nearest GPU rivals to the B390 — the GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710 — are all legacy parts that would likely perform similarly in this game, meaning the combo rank is representative of the GPU's performance class rather than an anomaly. The data shows that for this game, the CPU choice has minimal impact on the final ranking; any modern processor paired with this GPU would likely land in the same percentile range.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this CPU and GPU combination in The Technomancer?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 79, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that approaches playable frame rates, and it is still below the 80 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 the limiting factor in this game?

A: No, the data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has a Passmark multithread score of 34470 and ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile. Frame rates scale with resolution and settings in a manner consistent with GPU saturation.

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

A: The B390 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. It is 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% faster than the GeForce 800M, 2.5% faster than the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% faster than the GT 710. All of these are within a close performance band.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 40, with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 46. This is marginally playable but below the 60 FPS target that most games aim for.

Q: Does the game run better at 1080p Ultra than at 1440p Medium?

A: No, the data shows 1080p Ultra averages 40 FPS, which is identical to 1440p Medium at 40 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's performance ceiling is reached at similar frame rates regardless of whether the load is resolution-heavy or settings-heavy.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Low settings average 28 FPS while Ultra settings average 15 FPS. This is a 13 FPS difference, representing a 46% reduction in performance when moving from Low to Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data covers four resolutions and four settings levels, providing a complete picture of performance. All figures are average FPS unless noted otherwise.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 28 FPS
• Medium: 22 FPS (minimum 19, maximum 25)
• High: 19 FPS
• Ultra: 15 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 52 FPS
• Medium: 40 FPS (minimum 34, maximum 46)
• High: 34 FPS
• Ultra: 26 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 79 FPS
• Medium: 61 FPS (minimum 52, maximum 70)
• High: 52 FPS
• Ultra: 40 FPS

The minimum and maximum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 52 to 70 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 34 to 46 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 19 to 25 FPS. The absence of min/max data for other settings means the variability of those configurations is unknown.

The data shows that at 1080p, Low settings exceed 60 FPS, and Medium settings just barely reach 60 FPS on average. High settings fall to 52 FPS, and Ultra drops to 40 FPS. No 1440p configuration reaches 60 FPS, with Low being the only setting above 50 FPS. At 4K, no configuration reaches 30 FPS, and Ultra falls to 15 FPS.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the only configuration that provides a consistently smooth experience is 1080p Low, which averages 79 FPS. This is the sole setting combination that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin. For users who prioritize frame rate stability, this is the recommended preset.

For users who want better visual quality while maintaining playability, 1080p Medium is the next best option, averaging 61 FPS. This matches the 60 FPS target exactly on average, though the minimum of 52 FPS indicates some dips below that threshold. The trade-off between Low and Medium is a 18 FPS reduction for improved graphics fidelity.

At 1440p, the only setting that approaches playability is Low, with an average of 52 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target but may be acceptable for users who prefer higher resolution over smoothness. Medium at 1440p averages 40 FPS, which is borderline for action RPG gameplay, and High and Ultra fall to 34 and 26 FPS respectively, which are likely too low for responsive gameplay.

The 4K resolution is not viable with this hardware combination. Even Low settings average only 28 FPS, and Ultra drops to 15 FPS. The data suggests that users should avoid 4K entirely unless they are willing to accept severely reduced frame rates.

The recommended preset depends on the user's priority. For maximum smoothness, 1080p Low is the clear choice. For a balance of visuals and performance, 1080p Medium offers a reasonable compromise. For users who insist on 1440p, Low is the only viable option. The GPU's shared memory architecture and low pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s make higher resolutions and settings unsustainable, and the measured data confirms that the integrated graphics solution is best suited for 1080p gaming at reduced settings.