The Technomancer

The Technomancer is an Action RPG from 2016 that can still stress modern hardware depending on the resolution and quality preset chosen. The combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 produces a wide range of outcomes, from barely playable 4K to very high refresh rate 1080p. The recorded data shows a system that is heavily influenced by resolution scaling, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 paired with the Ryzen 5 2600 delivers strong performance across all presets. The Low preset averages 163 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution. Medium averages 131.9 FPS, High averages 114 FPS, and Ultra still holds at 84.5 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, making this the most comfortable resolution for this hardware combo. The gap between Low and Ultra is 78.5 FPS, showing that the game scales significantly with quality settings at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains solid but the impact of resolution becomes clear. Low averages 107.5 FPS, Medium averages 85.7 FPS, and High averages 71.9 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 56.8 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS threshold. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 50.7 FPS, a smaller spread than at 1080p, which suggests the GPU is beginning to handle more of the workload. High remains the most demanding preset that stays playable at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060 is pushed much harder. Low averages 62.8 FPS, which just clears the playable threshold. Medium drops to 43.8 FPS, High falls to 37 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 34.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 28.6 FPS, the smallest spread of any resolution. This compression in frame rates indicates the GPU is saturated and quality settings have less relative impact than at lower resolutions. The only playable option at 4K is Low, and even that is close to the 60 FPS line.

The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values recorded for any preset or resolution, so the analysis relies entirely on average frame rates. The average FPS figures are sufficient to determine playability, but they do not capture frame time spikes or stutter behavior. The overall trend is clear: this combo scales from high-refresh 1080p to borderline 4K Low.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its benchmark scores place it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21484. The RTX 4060 sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 17639. These percentile rankings suggest a balanced pairing, but the measured FPS data reveals how the balance shifts with resolution.

At 1920x1080, the CPU has a more prominent role. The jump from Low at 163 FPS to Ultra at 84.5 FPS shows that the GPU is still doing meaningful work, but the high frame rates indicate the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. The Ryzen 5 2600's single-thread score of 2239 in Passmark and its Geekbench single-core score of 1154 are modest by modern standards, yet they are sufficient for The Technomancer at this resolution. The game is not demanding enough to expose the CPU's limitations at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the GPU takes on more responsibility. The frame rate drop from Low at 107.5 FPS to Ultra at 56.8 FPS is steeper in absolute terms than the 1080p spread, but the relative scaling shows the GPU becoming the limiting factor. The RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1440p, but the Ultra preset pushes the GPU to its limits. The CPU is still capable of keeping up, as evidenced by the fact that lowering settings produces meaningful frame rate gains.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant constraint. The 4K results show a compressed range from 62.8 FPS on Low to 34.2 FPS on Ultra. The CPU is no longer the bottleneck; the RTX 4060's raw throughput, measured at 15.11 TFLOPS FP32, is simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K with this game. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are the relevant limits here. The Ryzen 5 2600's role diminishes to feeding the GPU, which it does without issue.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the system produces 163 FPS. At 1440p Low, it produces 107.5 FPS, a drop of 55.5 FPS. At 4K Low, it produces 62.8 FPS, a further drop of 44.7 FPS. These large drops with resolution indicate a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions. The CPU's multithread score of 13160 in Passmark and its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1248 show enough headroom for this game, which is not heavily multithreaded.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 84.5 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows Ultra is the optimal choice for maximum visual quality at this resolution, with 24.5 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, which averages 71.9 FPS. Ultra falls to 56.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so High is the highest quality preset that remains playable. The 11.9 FPS of headroom above the threshold is comfortable but not excessive. Players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity could consider Medium at 85.7 FPS, but High offers the best balance of quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, which averages 62.8 FPS. This is the only playable preset at 4K, and it clears the threshold by just 2.8 FPS. The margin is thin, so any scene with heavy effects or dense geometry could potentially dip below 60 FPS. Medium at 43.8 FPS and High at 37 FPS are not playable by the 60 FPS standard. The verdict data confirms Low as the best settings at 4K.

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS varies by resolution: Ultra at 1080p, High at 1440p, and Low at 4K. This progression shows a predictable relationship between resolution and quality headroom. The RTX 4060 has enough performance for high quality at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires significant compromises.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets clearing 60 FPS. Ultra averages 84.5 FPS, which is a strong result for a demanding preset. This is the resolution where the combo performs best, offering smooth gameplay with maximum visual settings.

At 2560x1440, the system remains capable with the right settings. High averages 71.9 FPS, which is playable and visually appealing. Medium averages 85.7 FPS for those who prefer higher frame rates, and Low averages 107.5 FPS for competitive or fast-paced play. Ultra at 56.8 FPS is the only preset that fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold, so players should avoid it at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system is only marginally playable. Low averages 62.8 FPS, which technically clears the threshold, but the margin is small. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 43.8, 37, and 34.2 FPS respectively. The verdict data lists Low as the only playable setting at 4K. This resolution is not recommended for this combo unless players are willing to accept the visual compromises of Low settings and the risk of occasional frame rate dips.

The overall verdict is positive for 1080p and 1440p, but marginal for 4K. The Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 4060 form a capable pairing for this game at mainstream resolutions. The RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for The Technomancer, and the CPU does not bottleneck at any resolution tested.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 2600's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has an average score of 21440, which is 0.2 percent higher than the Ryzen 5 2600's 21484. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, which is 0.5 percent lower. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, which is 0.7 percent higher. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, which is 1.2 percent lower. These four CPUs are within about 1.2 percent of the Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score, meaning any of them would deliver nearly identical performance in The Technomancer.

The RTX 4060's nearest rivals are all AMD GPUs, which is notable. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 has an average score of 17666, which is 0.2 percent higher than the RTX 4060's 17639. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, which is 0.3 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, which is 0.5 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, which is 0.7 percent lower. The RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 places it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, and these rivals are all within 0.7 percent of its score.

These rival figures are average benchmark scores across multiple tests, not game-specific measurements. In The Technomancer specifically, the actual frame rates could differ, but the overall performance class is similar. A system with an Intel Core Ultra 5 228V or an Intel Core i9-11900H paired with the RTX 4060 would likely produce very similar FPS numbers. Likewise, the RTX 4060 could be swapped for an AMD Radeon HD 7790 or an AMD Radeon 780M with only small changes in performance, assuming the rest of the system remains the same.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 4060 combination ranks 2032 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested combinations, which is slightly above the middle of the field. The ranking is influenced by the game's age and the wide range of hardware tested in the database.

A rank of 2032 out of 3696 means there are 1664 combos that perform better and 1664 combos that perform worse. This is a solid mid-pack result. The Ryzen 5 2600's 75th percentile CPU ranking and the RTX 4060's 61st percentile GPU ranking suggest a balanced pairing that performs as expected. The combo is not a top-tier configuration, but it is far from the bottom of the list.

The rank reflects the fact that The Technomancer is not an exceptionally demanding game by modern standards. The 1080p results are strong enough to place this combo in the upper half of tested configurations. The 4K results, while marginal, still beat a significant portion of the field. The combination of a capable CPU from 2018 and a modern mid-range GPU from 2023 produces a well-rounded experience that ranks above average in this game. For a player targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo is a reasonable choice. For 4K, it works only with Low settings and a modest expectation of frame rate consistency.