The Technomancer

The Technomancer is a 2016 Action RPG that stresses hardware in a particular way: it rewards strong single-thread CPU work but leans even harder on the GPU as resolution climbs. The pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K with the Intel Arc B580 in this database produces a playable but not exceptional experience, with the data showing a clear ceiling at 4K and a sweet spot at 1440p. The measured results indicate that this combo ranks in the 21st percentile overall, meaning roughly four out of five tested combinations deliver higher frame rates in this title.

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

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor from the Raptor Lake-S generation, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a high-end desktop part that sits in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 47282. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700KF, which scores 47334 (a minuscule 0.1% ahead), and the AMD EPYC 4364P at 47131 (0.3% behind). The data shows this processor is essentially neck-and-neck with those parts, making it a top-tier gaming CPU for its generation.

For The Technomancer, the CPU’s single-thread performance is critical. The 3dmark single-thread score of 1136 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5505 indicate strong per-core throughput, which matters for a game from 2016 that likely does not scale perfectly across many threads. However, the multi-threaded headroom is also present: the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and the Geekbench multicore score of 17731 show that the 16 cores can handle any background tasks or poorly optimized engine threads without breaking a sweat. The PassMark multithread score of 45887 reinforces this. In practice, the benchmark results suggest that the CPU is rarely the bottleneck at lower resolutions; instead, the frame rate deltas between 1080p and 4K point to the GPU taking over the workload as pixel count rises.

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

The Intel Arc B580 is a Battlemage-generation GPU built on a 5 nm process, featuring 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. It carries 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). This GPU sits in the 66th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, scores 23181 — a 0.7% advantage for the NVIDIA card — while the AMD Radeon 760M is essentially tied at 22999 (0.1% behind).

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor at any of the tested settings, as the game’s demands are modest by modern standards. The raw compute figures, such as the 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and the 213.6 GPixel/s pixel rate, dictate how well the card handles the game’s visual effects. The PassMark G3D score of 15748 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 provide context: this is a mid-range card that can handle 1080p and 1440p well but hits a wall at 4K Ultra. The data shows that the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, as the frame rate drops are steep and consistent across all settings, indicating that the i7-13700K has ample headroom to feed the B580.

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

Looking at the measured FPS, the scaling from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about the bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 91.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 59.7 FPS at 2560x1440, and then falls to 30.1 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is far more than the 50% increase in pixel count would suggest if the CPU were the limiting factor. The pattern repeats at other settings: Low settings see a drop from 135.6 FPS at 1080p to 90.1 FPS at 1440p, then to 48.5 FPS at 4K — a 64% loss. Medium settings go from 102.5 FPS to 70 FPS to 36.7 FPS, and Ultra from 70 FPS to 44.4 FPS to 26.8 FPS.

This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its high single-thread score of 1136 in 3dmark, is capable of pushing far more frames than the B580 can render at 4K. The fact that the frame rate halves or worse when moving from 1440p to 4K at every setting is a textbook sign of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the CPU is still not the bottleneck — the 135.6 FPS at Low settings shows the combo can hit high refresh rates when the GPU is not overworked. The conclusion is that the i7-13700K has plenty of headroom; the Arc B580 is what holds back 4K performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo rank for this pairing in The Technomancer is 1305 out of 1656 tested combinations. This places it in the lower 21% of all systems, which is a poor showing for a CPU that ranks in the 93rd percentile and a GPU in the 66th percentile. The data suggests that the combination underperforms relative to its individual component strengths. The CPU is clearly not the issue — its nearest rivals score within 0.5% of it, and it is a top-tier gaming processor. The GPU, however, is closer to the middle of the pack, and its average benchmark score of 23021 is only slightly above the NVIDIA RTX 4060’s 23181, which is a 0.7% difference.

The low combo rank implies that many other pairings, likely those with faster GPUs, achieve significantly better frame rates in this specific title. The 4K Ultra result of 26.8 FPS is below the 30 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for playability, and even 4K High at 30.1 FPS is borderline. At 1440p, the combo performs better, but it still trails a substantial number of alternatives. The takeaway is that this pairing is a capable 1080p or 1440p system, but it is not competitive at 4K in The Technomancer, and its overall rank reflects that limitation.

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

At 1920x1080, the data shows a usable range across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 135.6 FPS, which is smooth on any display. Medium settings drop to 102.5 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS target. High settings produce 91.8 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 70 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the strongest resolution for this combo, with even Ultra settings maintaining a comfortable frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains respectable. Low settings average 90.1 FPS, Medium hits 70 FPS, and High comes in at 59.7 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 44.4 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The drop from High to Ultra at 1440p is 15.3 FPS, a 26% reduction, suggesting that the Ultra preset’s extra effects are costly on this GPU.

At 3840x2160, the results are disappointing. Low settings average 48.5 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. Medium settings drop to 36.7 FPS, High falls to 30.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 26.8 FPS. None of these 4K results reach the 60 FPS target, and only Low settings stay above 30 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a viable option for this pairing in The Technomancer, regardless of the settings chosen.

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

The measured rows point to a clear recommendation: play at 1920x1080 with High or Ultra settings for the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, High settings deliver 91.8 FPS and Ultra delivers 70 FPS, both of which are well above the 60 FPS threshold. The jump from High to Ultra costs 21.8 FPS, but if a stable 70 FPS is acceptable, Ultra provides the best visual experience. For players with a 1440p monitor, the High preset at 59.7 FPS is the practical choice, as it stays just under 60 FPS and looks significantly better than Medium at 70 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p is a viable alternative if frame rate consistency is a priority, but High offers a notable visual upgrade for a modest FPS loss.

At 4K, the data suggests avoiding this resolution entirely. Even Low settings only manage 48.5 FPS, and the visual quality reduction is severe. If 4K is a hard requirement, Low is the only setting that stays above 30 FPS, but the experience will be subpar. The best overall experience, per the measured data, is 1080p Ultra at 70 FPS — this hits the sweet spot where the i7-13700K’s CPU power is fully utilized and the Arc B580’s GPU is still able to keep up. For those prioritizing smoothness over fidelity, 1080p High at 91.8 FPS is the safer recommendation, as it leaves headroom for frame rate dips. The 1440p High preset is the compromise pick, offering a resolution bump without falling below playable frame rates.