The Technomancer

# The Technomancer with Intel Core i7-14700KF + Intel Arc B370

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers playable but modest frame rates in The Technomancer, with the combo ranking 2603rd out of 2825 tested configurations. The Arc B370 is the clear bottleneck across all resolutions, as evidenced by the CPU’s strong synthetic benchmarks versus the GPU’s 5th percentile standing among all graphics cards. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 71 FPS average, but Ultra settings at 4K drop to just 13 FPS, highlighting the GPU’s limitations in this Action RPG.

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

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts up to 5.60 GHz, with 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 per core. This CPU is designed for heavy multi-threaded workloads, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,167 and single-core score of 6,235. In Geekbench, it scores 21,462 multi-core and 2,578 single-core.

The CPU’s synthetic performance places it in the 94th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 70,163. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F at 69,996 (0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875 (0.4% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69,515 (0.9% slower). The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70,879, which is 1% faster. These margins are negligible, meaning the i7-14700KF trades blows with top-tier CPUs from both AMD and Intel.

In The Technomancer, the CPU’s role is largely background, as the game’s frame rates scale more directly with GPU load. The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 71 FPS average, while at 4K Low it drops to 26 FPS — a pattern that reflects the GPU’s rendering limits rather than CPU capability. The i7-14700KF’s high clock speeds and 28 threads ensure that even the most demanding scenes in this Action RPG won’t starve the GPU of data. PassMark tests reinforce this: multithread score of 52,425, single-thread score of 4,480, integer math at 183,056, and floating-point math at 134,393.

The 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate a desktop-class part capable of sustained performance, though the integrated graphics are absent — the Arc B370 handles all display output. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with ECC support, and connects via PCIe Gen 5 (16 lanes). Its launch MSRP is $384. For a game like The Technomancer, which released in 2016, the CPU’s compute headroom is vastly over-provisioned; the bottleneck is unambiguously the GPU.

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

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, part of the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. It uses a 3 nm process from Intel and features 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. The GPU has 10 ray tracing cores, though its primary limitation is memory: it uses system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, and its base clock is 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2,400 MHz.

This GPU’s synthetic benchmark is narrow — a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,184. That places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it outperforms only a small fraction of the database. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1,186 (0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1,190 (0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1,192 (0.7% faster). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168, which is 1.4% slower. These are all legacy or entry-level parts, confirming that the Arc B370 is positioned at the very low end of GPU performance.

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s limits appear immediately. At 1080p Low, the system averages 71 FPS, but at 1080p High it drops to 47 FPS, and Ultra yields just 37 FPS. The 4K results are stark: 17 FPS at High, 20 FPS at Medium, 26 FPS at Low, and 13 FPS at Ultra. The system shared memory setup means the GPU borrows from system RAM, which explains why higher resolutions and settings cause such steep declines — the memory bandwidth is system dependent and cannot keep up with the demands of a 2016 Action RPG at high settings.

The GPU’s pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS and FP16 of 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1). These numbers are low by modern standards, and the 25 W TDP confirms it is an integrated part with no power connectors or dedicated VRAM. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API compatibility is not the issue — raw throughput is. The Arc B370’s percentile ranking of 5 means that in nearly every tested game, this GPU will struggle to maintain 60 FPS at 1080p, and The Technomancer is no exception.

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

Resolution scaling in The Technomancer reveals a GPU-bound system with extreme sensitivity to pixel count. Starting at 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 71. Moving to 2560x1440 Low, it drops to 47 FPS — a 33.8% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 26 FPS, which is 63.4% below the 1080p figure. This pattern is consistent across all settings, indicating that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints.

For Medium settings, the progression is 55 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 34.5%, and from 1440p to 4K is 44.4%. High settings show 47 FPS at 1080p, 31 FPS at 1440p, and 17 FPS at 4K. The percentage losses are 34.0% and 45.2%, respectively. Ultra settings are the most punishing: 37 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and 13 FPS at 4K — drops of 35.1% and 45.8%.

These numbers tell a clear story. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 5.60 GHz boost, is not the limiting factor; a CPU bottleneck would show similar FPS across resolutions, or at least smaller declines. Instead, the FPS halves or worse as resolution increases, which is the signature of a GPU that exhausts its pixel processing capabilities. The Arc B370’s 20 ROPs and system-shared memory cannot feed the display pipeline fast enough at higher resolutions.

Interestingly, the measured minimum FPS at Medium settings further confirms this: 47 FPS at 1080p, 30 FPS at 1440p, and 17 FPS at 4K. The minimums track the averages closely, meaning there is little frame-time variance — the GPU is consistently saturated rather than spiking. For a game from 2016, this combo is only viable at 1080p Low or Medium, where it stays above 55 FPS. At 1440p, only Low settings achieve a playable 47 FPS. At 4K, no setting reaches 30 FPS average, making it unsuitable for that resolution.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo in The Technomancer depend on the target resolution and acceptable frame rate. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 71 FPS average, which is the highest measured on any configuration. Medium yields 55 FPS, a drop of 22.5%, but still smooth. High produces 47 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. For a 60 FPS target, Low is the only preset that achieves it, though Medium is close enough for many users if they prefer visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the situation tightens. Low averages 47 FPS, Medium 36 FPS, High 31 FPS, and Ultra 24 FPS. None reach 60 FPS, so players must choose between the highest frame rate (Low at 47 FPS) or better visuals (Medium at 36 FPS is a reasonable compromise). High and Ultra are playable but below 30 FPS in the Ultra case, which may cause noticeable stutter in action scenes.

At 4K, the data is unambiguous: no preset is playable. Low averages 26 FPS, Medium 20 FPS, High 17 FPS, and Ultra 13 FPS. Even the lowest settings fail to reach 30 FPS, so 4K should be avoided entirely with this GPU. The measured minimum FPS at Medium 4K is 17, with a maximum of 23, showing that even the frame rate range is narrow and low.

The best experience per the measured rows is 1080p Medium. It offers 55 FPS average with a minimum of 47 FPS, which is above the 30 FPS threshold for playability and close to 60 FPS for smoothness. The difference between Low (71 FPS) and Medium (55 FPS) is substantial, but Medium provides improved visual quality without sacrificing playability. At 1440p, Low is the only recommended preset, as it maintains 47 FPS average. For users with 1080p displays, Medium is the sweet spot; for 1440p displays, Low is the practical choice. Ultra settings are never recommended — even at 1080p, the 37 FPS average is below ideal, and at higher resolutions it becomes unplayable.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This combination of Intel Core i7-14700KF and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2603rd out of 2,825 tested combos in The Technomancer. That places it in the bottom 7.9% of all configurations, which is consistent with the GPU’s 5th percentile standing. The CPU’s 94th percentile ranking does little to lift the combo, as the game’s frame rates are entirely GPU-limited.

The rank of 2,603 out of 2,825 means that 2,602 other CPU-GPU pairs deliver higher average FPS in this game. Given the i7-14700KF’s performance class, this result is entirely attributable to the Arc B370. If the CPU were paired with a stronger GPU, the same processor would likely rank much higher, but the data only covers this specific pairing.

In context, the combo outperforms only 222 other tested configurations. The Arc B370’s nearest GPU rivals — ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, and AMD Radeon HD 7650M — are all older, lower-power parts, and the B370 trades blows with them within a 1% margin. This means the combo’s ranking is similar to what those older GPUs would achieve when paired with a modern high-end CPU. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (71 FPS) is the only result that approaches a smooth experience, but it is still far below what mid-range GPUs achieve in this game.

The combo rank reflects the practical reality: for a 2016 Action RPG, this pairing is entry-level. Users should expect to lower settings and resolution to get playable frame rates, and even then, the experience will be modest. The CPU’s power is wasted in this configuration, as the GPU cannot utilize it. For anyone considering this combo, the data suggests that the GPU is the decisive factor in game performance, and its 5th percentile ranking leaves little headroom for demanding titles.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only practical resolution. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 71, and at Medium it is 55. At 2560x1440, even Low only reaches 47 FPS average, while 3840x2160 never exceeds 26 FPS on any setting.

Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 60 FPS?

A: Only at 1080p with Low settings, where the average FPS is 71. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 55 FPS, which is below 60. All other settings and resolutions fall short of 60 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700KF or the Intel Arc B370 the bottleneck?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile of all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile. The FPS drops sharply with resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU limitation, not CPU.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186, 0.2% faster), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190, 0.5% faster), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192, 0.7% faster). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168, which is 1.4% slower.

Q: What settings should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings provide 47 FPS average, which is the only playable option. Medium drops to 36 FPS, High to 31 FPS, and Ultra to 24 FPS. For 1440p, Low is recommended.

Q: How many tested combos does this pairing outperform?

A: This combo ranks 2603rd out of 2,825 tested configurations in The Technomancer, meaning it outperforms 222 other combos. This places it in the bottom 7.9% of all tested pairs.