The Technomancer

# The Technomancer with AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + Intel Arc B370

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces surprisingly modest frame rates in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. Across all measured settings and resolutions, this combination never reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, and the data reveals a system where the GPU is the clear bottleneck at every step. The measured results place this combo at rank 2603 out of 2825 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested, which is notable given the CPU's strong synthetic performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in The Technomancer?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 71, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only setting/resolution combination in the entire measured dataset that breaks the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 7900X compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53,288. It sits 0.2% above the AMD EPYC 7313P (53,206) and 0.6% above the Intel Xeon 634 (52,974). Conversely, it trails the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 0.3% (53,469) and the Intel Core i7-14700F by 0.6% (53,620). These are marginal differences, placing the CPU in the 91st percentile of all CPUs.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 71 on Low to 37 on Ultra. That is a 34 FPS reduction, meaning Ultra settings deliver roughly 48% of the performance you get on Low. The Medium preset sits at 55 FPS, and High at 47 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 rank against other GPUs?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1,184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1,186, a 0.2% difference. It also sits within 1.4% of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1,168) and trails the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190) by 0.5%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X a high-end CPU based on the data?

A: Yes. The CPU's average benchmark score of 53,288 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 29,300, and its Geekbench multicore score is 19,267, both indicating strong multi-threaded performance for a desktop processor.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1440p or 1080p in terms of playability?

A: At 2560x1440, the highest average FPS is 47 on Low settings, which is identical to the 1080p High preset result. However, at 1080p, the Low preset hits 71 FPS, which is the only playable range above 60 FPS. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 26 FPS, indicating the GPU is overwhelmed at that resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 170W TDP. The chip features 64 MB of shared L3 cache, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 KB of L1 per core. It supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The CPU is built on a 5 nm process by TSMC, with 13,140 million transistors across a 2x 71 mm² die size.

Synthetic benchmarks show the 7900X is a formidable processor. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29,300 and single-core score of 2,016.5 indicate strong performance. Geekbench results show 19,267 multicore and 2,617 single-core. PassMark tests reveal a multithread score of 51,406 and a single-thread score of 4,238. The 3DMark scores scale from 1,093 single-thread to 12,536 max-threads, demonstrating excellent thread scaling.

Given this CPU power, the measured FPS in The Technomancer suggests the processor is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 71 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra it drops to 37 FPS, a 34 FPS difference. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively constant across settings, as the CPU workload in a game typically stays similar regardless of graphics quality. The substantial drop from Low to Ultra indicates the GPU is unable to keep up with the increased rendering load.

The 7900X's 12 cores and 24 threads are far more than a 2016 Action RPG would utilize, and its 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it has headroom. The data implies that the CPU is performing its role adequately, feeding the GPU with enough data, but the graphics card simply cannot translate that into high frame rates at higher settings. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-14700F, show similar synthetic scores, but none of that matters if the GPU cannot render frames fast enough.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It features 1,280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, with 10 ray tracing cores. The base clock is 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2,400 MHz, yielding a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 12.29 TFLOPS. The memory is System Shared, meaning it uses system RAM rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth described as System Dependent.

The GPU's synthetic performance is extremely low, sitting in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1,184, and it is essentially tied with GPUs from over a decade ago, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190) and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186). This places the Arc B370 firmly in entry-level territory, and the measured game performance reflects this.

The Technomancer results show the GPU struggling across all resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 71 on Low to 37 on Ultra. At 1440p, it ranges from 47 on Low to 24 on Ultra. At 4K, it ranges from 26 on Low to 13 on Ultra. The pattern is consistent: each step up in settings reduces FPS by roughly 10-15 FPS, and each increase in resolution cuts performance by about a third to half.

The lack of dedicated VRAM is likely a contributing factor. The System Shared memory means the GPU competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth, and in a game like The Technomancer, which was released in 2016, the demands on memory bandwidth at higher resolutions and settings can be severe. The data suggests that the Arc B370's architecture, despite being modern, does not have the raw throughput to handle this game at playable frame rates beyond Low settings at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only truly playable configuration is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves an average of 71 FPS. This is the sole preset that exceeds 60 FPS. If you are willing to accept lower frame rates, 1080p Medium delivers 55 FPS, which is close to playable but may suffer from occasional dips. The Medium preset at 1080p has a recorded minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS, indicating some variability.

At 1440p, the best option is Low settings at 47 FPS, which is identical to the 1080p High preset. This suggests that lowering resolution has a similar effect to lowering settings on this GPU. However, 47 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and may not be ideal for fast-paced action.

For a smoother experience, the data indicates that 1080p Low is the recommended preset. It provides the highest average FPS and avoids the frame rate dips seen at Medium. The Ultra preset at 1080p only reaches 37 FPS, which is likely too choppy for an Action RPG. At 4K, even Low settings only achieve 26 FPS, making it unplayable by modern standards.

The Medium preset at 1080p offers a middle ground if visual quality is a priority, but the minimum FPS of 47 suggests it will not maintain a consistent frame rate. The data implies that players should prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity with this hardware, as the GPU cannot handle higher settings without significant performance loss.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + Intel Arc B370 combination is ranked 2,603 out of 2,825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested, which is a poor result given the CPU's capabilities. The rank reflects the GPU's severe limitation, as the CPU alone would likely rank much higher if paired with a more capable graphics card.

The combo's position is particularly striking when considering the CPU's 91st percentile ranking. The Ryzen 9 7900X is a top-tier processor, but it is paired with a GPU in the 5th percentile. This mismatch creates a system where the CPU's power is largely wasted in gaming scenarios, as the GPU cannot keep up with the CPU's output.

Compared to other combos, this system is clearly at the bottom end of the spectrum. The rank of 2,603 out of 2,825 means that 92% of tested systems perform better in this game. This is consistent with the GPU's low synthetic scores, which show it competing with GPUs from the early 2010s rather than modern hardware.

The data suggests that this combo is not suitable for gaming at any reasonable quality setting in The Technomancer. While the CPU is excellent, the GPU's performance is so limited that the overall system ranks near the bottom. For anyone looking at this data, the implication is that the GPU is the primary constraint and should be upgraded to improve gaming performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings achieve 71 FPS, Medium achieves 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 and maximum of 63, High achieves 47 FPS, and Ultra achieves 37 FPS. This shows a consistent downward trend as settings increase, with a 34 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values drop significantly. Low settings achieve 47 FPS, Medium achieves 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 41, High achieves 31 FPS, and Ultra achieves 24 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 23 FPS, which is smaller in absolute terms but represents a similar proportional drop.

At 3840x2160, the performance is severely limited. Low settings achieve 26 FPS, Medium achieves 20 FPS with a minimum of 17 and maximum of 23, High achieves 17 FPS, and Ultra achieves 13 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 13 FPS, as the GPU is already near its limits even at Low settings.

The data reveals that the minimum and maximum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is 47-63 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 30-41 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 17-23 FPS. This suggests that Medium settings produce the most variable frame rates, while other presets may be more consistent but at lower or higher averages.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 71 at 1080p to 47 at 1440p and 26 at 4K. This represents a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 63% drop from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the values are 55, 36, and 20 FPS respectively, showing a similar proportional decline.

At High settings, the FPS drops from 47 at 1080p to 31 at 1440p and 17 at 4K. At Ultra settings, it drops from 37 to 24 to 13. The pattern is consistent: moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by roughly 30-35%, and moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it by another 40-45%.

This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain more stable across resolutions, as the CPU workload does not increase significantly with resolution. Instead, the FPS drops sharply, which is characteristic of a GPU that is struggling to fill the increasing pixel count.

The 4K results are particularly telling. At 4K Low, the GPU only manages 26 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS threshold for playability. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 13 FPS, which is essentially a slideshow. The data implies that this GPU is not designed for high-resolution gaming, and the System Shared memory configuration likely compounds the issue, as bandwidth becomes more critical at higher resolutions.

The resolution scaling also shows that the GPU's performance degrades more rapidly at higher settings. From 1080p Low to 4K Low, there is a 45 FPS drop. From 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra, there is a 24 FPS drop. This is because at Low settings, the GPU is already pushing its limits, so the relative impact of resolution is smaller in absolute terms but larger proportionally. At Ultra settings, the GPU is so overwhelmed that additional resolution has less marginal effect. The data suggests that the Arc B370 is best suited for 1080p Low settings in this game, and any attempt to increase resolution or quality will result in sub-30 FPS performance.