The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX paired with the AMD Radeon 760M integrated graphics. The measured frame rates from this combination place it at rank 2817 out of 2825 tested combos for this specific game, a result that places it in the bottom percentile of all tested systems. The data shows a configuration that is heavily constrained by its graphics subsystem, with the CPU’s substantial processing power unable to compensate for the GPU’s limitations. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results, examining how this combo performs across resolutions, what the numbers indicate about the bottleneck, and what settings offer the most playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and the AMD Radeon 760M achieves a rank of 2817 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This ranking, which places the combo in the 0.3% lowest-performing configurations, is a direct consequence of the GPU’s capabilities. The Radeon 760M, an integrated graphics processor, holds a percentile rank of 35 among all GPUs, meaning it performs better than only about a third of the graphics processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 6019 places it in close competition with discrete GPUs like the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (which has an average score of 6001, a delta of 0.3%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (average score 6000, delta 0.3%). This close grouping indicates that the 760M’s performance is comparable to these older or entry-level discrete solutions, but in the context of The Technomancer’s specific engine demands, the resulting frame rates are very low.

The CPU in this combo, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, is a high-end mobile processor. Its average benchmark score of 63173 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 93% of processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13790F (average score 63080, delta 0.1%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (average score 63331, delta -0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (average score 62839, delta 0.5%). The extremely small delta percentages (all under 1%) show that these CPUs are essentially performance equals in synthetic benchmarks. However, this raw processing power is largely untapped in this gaming scenario. The combo’s rank of 2817, compared to the CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking, starkly illustrates the mismatch: the CPU is capable of much more, but the GPU severely limits the entire system’s gaming performance. The benchmark results for this combo are entirely dictated by the graphics processor, making it the primary factor in the poor overall ranking.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in The Technomancer?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and AMD Radeon 760M combination is ranked 2817 out of 2825 tested combos for this game. This places it in the bottom fraction of all tested systems, indicating a very low level of gaming performance relative to other configurations in the database.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 760M compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Radeon 760M has an average benchmark score of 6019, which is extremely close to the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (score 6001, delta 0.3%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (score 6000, delta 0.3%). It also sits near the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server (score 5996, delta 0.4%) and the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 (score 6049, delta -0.5%). These small deltas indicate that the 760M’s raw graphics compute power is on par with these other cards.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves at 1920x1080?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 48 FPS, which is achieved with the Low settings preset. The next highest is 37 FPS on Medium settings, followed by 32 FPS on High, and finally 25 FPS on Ultra.

Q: Is the game playable at 4K resolution with this hardware?

A: No, the data shows it is not. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 9 FPS on Ultra settings to 17 FPS on Low settings. All of these averages are well below the threshold for smooth, playable performance.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance rank compared to other processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 63173. Its performance is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-13790F, which has an average score of 63080 and a delta of 0.1%.

Q: Does the game's frame rate scale more with resolution or with graphics settings?

A: The data shows that both have a significant impact, but resolution scaling is particularly harsh. For instance, dropping from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on High settings reduces the average FPS from 32 to 21, a 34% decrease. Meanwhile, dropping from High to Low settings at 1920x1080 increases the average FPS from 32 to 48, a 50% increase.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is the definitive bottleneck in this configuration for The Technomancer. This integrated graphics processor, based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2599 MHz. Its memory is designated as "System Shared," with a bandwidth that is "System Dependent," meaning it uses a portion of the main system’s DDR5 memory rather than having its own dedicated VRAM. This shared memory configuration, combined with the GPU’s modest 512 shading units and 16 ROPs, results in a peak pixel rate of 41.58 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 83.17 GTexel/s. The GPU’s raw computing power is rated at 5.323 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reflect its position as an entry-level part. Its Passmark G3D score is 5310, and its Geekbench OpenCL score is 20255. These numbers place it in the 35th percentile of all GPUs. In the context of The Technomancer, these specifications translate into very low frame rates across all settings and resolutions. The game’s rendering demands, particularly at higher resolutions, overwhelm the 760M’s capabilities. The GPU’s 15 W TDP is a clear indicator of its intended market segment—low-power, mobile computing—rather than high-performance gaming. The measured FPS data confirms this, with the highest average frame rate recorded being 48 FPS at 1080p Low settings, a figure that is barely acceptable for playability. At 4K, the GPU is completely outclassed, with average frame rates falling to as low as 9 FPS. The Radeon 760M’s performance is the single most important factor in this combo’s low rank.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for The Technomancer reveal a consistent pattern of underperformance across all configurations. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo achieves an average of 48 FPS on Low settings. This is the only average above 40 FPS recorded in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 37 FPS, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 32 FPS, and the Ultra preset brings the average down to 25 FPS. These numbers show that even at the most common gaming resolution, achieving a smooth 60 FPS is impossible, and only the Low preset approaches a playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades further. The Low preset averages 32 FPS, which is the same as the High preset at 1080p. Medium averages 24 FPS (min 21 FPS, max 28 FPS), High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. This resolution represents a significant step up in pixel count from 1080p, and the GPU’s inability to handle the increased load is clear. At 3840x2160, the results are far below playable levels. The Low preset averages 17 FPS, Medium averages 13 FPS (min 11 FPS, max 15 FPS), High averages 11 FPS, and Ultra averages 9 FPS. These frame rates are effectively a slideshow, rendering the game unplayable at this resolution. The data consistently shows that the Radeon 760M is the limiting factor; no adjustment of settings at 4K can bring the average FPS above 17.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is severe and demonstrates the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 48 at 1080p to 32 at 1440p and then to 17 at 4K. This represents a 33% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a further 47% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is similar for other presets. On High settings, the average drops from 32 at 1080p to 21 at 1440p (a 34% decrease) and then to 11 at 4K (a 48% decrease from 1440p). This pattern indicates that the graphics processor is saturated at all resolutions, and the additional pixel workload from higher resolutions has a near-linear impact on performance.

This scaling behavior is a classic sign of a system that is overwhelmingly limited by the GPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would be less sensitive to resolution changes, as the CPU’s workload (draw calls, physics, game logic) remains relatively constant regardless of pixel count. The fact that halving the resolution (from 4K to 1080p) roughly doubles the average frame rate (from 17 to 48 FPS on Low) points directly to the GPU’s pixel processing throughput as the limiting factor. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, with its 20 cores, is not being fully utilized in this scenario. The game is not CPU-bound; it is starved for graphics performance. The data suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with data far faster than the GPU can render it, making the Radeon 760M the sole determinant of the final frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the only viable path to a playable experience is to use the lowest resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only configuration that yields an average frame rate above 40 FPS, with an average of 48 FPS. This is still not a locked 60 FPS experience, but it is the most playable option available. The Medium preset at 1080p, with an average of 37 FPS, may be acceptable for some players who prioritize visual fidelity over smoothness, but it is a borderline case. The High and Ultra presets at 1080p, averaging 32 and 25 FPS respectively, are likely to feel stuttery and unresponsive.

For any resolution above 1080p, the data strongly advises against playing this game. At 2560x1440, even the Low preset only averages 32 FPS, which is not a smooth experience. At 3840x2160, all presets produce average frame rates below 20 FPS, which is unplayable. The recommendation is clear: if you must play The Technomancer with this hardware, use 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset. The alternative, using Medium settings at 1080p, offers a slight visual improvement but at the cost of a 23% reduction in average frame rate. The trade-off between the Low preset’s 48 FPS and the Medium preset’s 37 FPS is significant, and for a game that requires action-oriented responsiveness, the higher frame rate is preferable. The Ultra preset at 1080p, with its 25 FPS average, is not recommended under any circumstances.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is a high-performance mobile processor that, in this combo, is largely underutilized. It features 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its architecture, Arrow Lake-HX, is built on a 3 nm process. The CPU has 30 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a theoretical bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Synthetic benchmarks show its strength: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 40642 and a single-core score of 5737. Its Passmark single-thread score is 4500, and its multi-thread score is 47985. These figures place the CPU in the 93rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 63173.

Despite this processing power, the CPU’s role in The Technomancer is to feed the GPU with data, and it does so without becoming a bottleneck. The evidence for this is the frame rate scaling with resolution. As resolution increases, frame rates drop proportionally, which indicates that the GPU, not the CPU, is maxed out. The CPU is capable of delivering far more frames than the Radeon 760M can render. This can be seen in the comparison with the CPU’s nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (delta -0.2%) and the Intel Core i7-13790F (delta 0.1%) have nearly identical average scores, yet the performance of any combo featuring a similarly weak GPU would be equally constrained. The CPU’s 20 cores are more than sufficient for the game’s logic and draw call processing. In fact, the game is likely using only a fraction of the CPU’s capacity. The bottleneck is unequivocally the GPU. If this CPU were paired with a significantly more powerful graphics processor, the resulting combo rank would be much higher, but with the Radeon 760M, the CPU’s capabilities are wasted in this gaming scenario. The data shows a system where the CPU is not the limiting factor, but its high performance does nothing to alleviate the GPU’s severe constraints.