The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload even for modern hardware. This analysis examines the performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the Intel Arc B570, using measured frame rate data to determine the system's capabilities across resolutions and settings. The data indicates a configuration that is well-suited for 1080p and capable at 1440p, while struggling to maintain playable frame rates at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in The Technomancer?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. At High settings, the combo achieves an average of 80 FPS, and at Low settings, it reaches 121 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution is also viable, with average frame rates ranging from 41 FPS at Ultra to 79 FPS at Low.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 69,996. This puts it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K. It is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF.

Q: What is the performance gap between the Intel Arc B570 and its closest GPU rivals?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 20,556. It is 0.1% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, 0.4% faster than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, but 0.1% slower than the Intel Arc A750 and 0.5% slower than the AMD Radeon R9 M390X.

Q: Does the system achieve a smooth 60 FPS at 2560x1440 resolution?

A: Yes, at Medium settings the system averages 61 FPS, and at Low settings it averages 79 FPS. However, at High settings the average drops to 52 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 41 FPS, so higher presets will not maintain a consistent 60 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum frame rate at 1080p with Medium settings is 79 FPS, with a maximum of 107 FPS and an average of 93 FPS. This indicates a stable performance window without significant dips.

Q: How does this specific combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2256 out of 2825 tested combos. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems, suggesting that while capable, many other configurations deliver higher performance in this title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary driver of visual output, and its specifications directly influence the frame rates seen in The Technomancer. The GPU is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a critical factor at higher resolutions, where data transfer demands increase significantly.

The GPU's core operates at a consistent clock speed of 2500 MHz for both base and boost. With 2304 shading units and 144 texture mapping units, the card has a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s. These figures contribute to the card's raw fill rate, which determines how quickly it can process pixels and textures. The FP32 performance is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS, providing a measure of its general compute capability for graphics workloads.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's role is evident in the scaling of frame rates with settings. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra settings causes the average FPS to drop from 121 to 62, a significant reduction that showcases the increased load on the GPU. The GPU's performance relative to its peers is tight, with its average benchmark score of 20,556 being within 0.5% of its nearest rivals. This suggests the Arc B570's performance is solidly placed within its segment, and the measured game results are consistent with its theoretical capabilities. The 10 GB VRAM buffer is likely sufficient for this 2016 title, even at higher settings, allowing the GPU to focus on computational throughput rather than memory swapping.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system's performance scales with resolution, indicating which component becomes the limiting factor. The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 and then to 3840x2160 shows a clear and consistent decline in frame rates across all settings.

At High settings, the average FPS drops from 80 at 1080p to 52 at 1440p, a 35% decrease. Moving further to 4K, the average falls to 29 FPS, a 64% decrease from the 1440p figure. This pattern is similar at other settings; for instance, at Medium settings, the average FPS is 93 at 1080p, 61 at 1440p, and 33 at 4K. The scaling is not linear, with the drop from 1440p to 4K being more severe than from 1080p to 1440p. This indicates that the GPU is becoming increasingly stressed as the pixel count grows.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is more involved in maintaining high frame rates, as the GPU has enough headroom. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and beyond, the GPU's workload expands exponentially, and it becomes the primary bottleneck. The 4K results, with averages of 22 FPS at Ultra and 29 FPS at High, clearly show that the Intel Arc B570 is not equipped to handle this game at 4K with playable performance. The frame rates at this resolution are consistently below the 30 FPS threshold, indicating a poor experience. The system is best utilized at 1080p, where it can deliver high refresh rates, or at 1440p with adjusted settings for a balanced experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings for this hardware combination depend heavily on the target resolution and desired smoothness. For a 60 FPS target, the data provides clear guidance.

At 1920x1080, the High preset is an excellent choice, delivering an average of 80 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and offers a significant visual improvement over the Low preset, which averages 121 FPS. The Medium preset, at 93 FPS, is also a strong option for those seeking a balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset, at 62 FPS, is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, so High is the recommended preset for a stable experience.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the only one that achieves an average above 60 FPS, hitting 61 FPS. The Low preset provides a higher average of 79 FPS, but the visual trade-offs may be significant. The High preset, averaging 52 FPS, is a compromise that may be acceptable for some users, but it will not maintain a consistent 60 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 41 FPS, is best avoided for gameplay that requires smooth motion. For 1440p, the Medium preset is recommended to hit the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves a playable frame rate. The highest average is 44 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages only 22 FPS. The data indicates that 4K is not a viable option for this game with this hardware. Users should stick to 1440p or lower for a satisfactory experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured data set provides a detailed view of performance across all tested configurations.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average FPS 121, with no min/max data recorded.
• Medium: Average FPS 93, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS.
• High: Average FPS 80, with no min/max data recorded.
• Ultra: Average FPS 62, with no min/max data recorded.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average FPS 79, with no min/max data recorded.
• Medium: Average FPS 61, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS.
• High: Average FPS 52, with no min/max data recorded.
• Ultra: Average FPS 41, with no min/max data recorded.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average FPS 44, with no min/max data recorded.
• Medium: Average FPS 33, with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 39 FPS.
• High: Average FPS 29, with no min/max data recorded.
• Ultra: Average FPS 22, with no min/max data recorded.

The data shows a consistent hierarchy: Low settings always yield the highest average FPS, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra. The min/max data for Medium settings across all resolutions shows a tight frame time distribution, indicating good frame pacing. For instance, at 1080p, the range is 79-107 FPS, and at 1440p, it is 52-70 FPS. This consistency is a positive sign for gameplay smoothness.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, it provides substantial processing power. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s ensure that the CPU can feed data to the GPU efficiently.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is more pronounced at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU is less likely to be the bottleneck, allowing the CPU's performance to influence the maximum frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 121 FPS, which is a high rate that requires strong single-thread performance. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,691 and multithread score of 36,470 indicate it is a very capable processor.

The CPU's benchmark performance is closely matched with its nearest rivals. Its average score of 69,996 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875), which is a mobile processor, and the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163). This suggests that the 9700F offers competitive performance in its class. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 4 nm process node likely contribute to its efficiency, but the data does not directly measure power consumption in-game. The high multithread score suggests that the CPU can handle the background tasks and game logic without issue, ensuring that the GPU is not starved of data. The processor's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for a game from 2016, and the data shows that frame rates scale as expected when the GPU is not the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B570 combination is ranked 2256 out of 2825 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that a significant majority of other CPU and GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this specific game.

This ranking is a reflection of the overall system performance. While the individual components are competitive within their respective markets—the CPU ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs—their combined performance in this game is not top-tier. The ranking suggests that many other configurations, likely with more powerful GPUs, are better suited for this title.

The combination's rank of 2256 highlights that while this system is capable of running the game, it does not offer a high-performance experience relative to the broader benchmark database. The 1080p results are good, but the 4K results are poor, which likely drags down the overall ranking when compared to systems that can handle higher resolutions. The data confirms that this is a mid-range performing combo, suitable for 1080p and modest 1440p gaming, but not for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution play. The ranking provides a clear quantitative measure of where this hardware stands in the hierarchy of tested systems for The Technomancer.