The Technomancer

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows the combo reaches 64.7 FPS on average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much performance headroom exists at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, even the most demanding preset (Ultra) averages 145.8 FPS. Low settings hit 181.7 FPS, meaning the system has substantial headroom well beyond the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes relatively more influential at 1920x1080, where the GPU has less work per frame. The Ryzen 5 3600 sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 5090 sits at the 92nd percentile among GPUs, a gap that widens at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, scores 79605, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% higher.

Q: What is the best 4K preset for this combo?

A: Ultra is the best playable setting at 3840x2160, delivering 64.7 FPS on average. That is only 4.7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, so High (78.7 FPS) offers more stability margin.

Q: Is the CPU a weak link for this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 17035 on average across benchmarks, placing it near the Intel Core i5-11400 (17067, only 0.2% apart). For a 2019 release paired with a 2025 flagship GPU, the processor is the older component, but the measured FPS shows no preset falls below 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 shifts noticeably as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the GPU can produce frames faster than the CPU can feed it, so the processor's single-thread and multi-thread performance becomes the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 3600's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124 and multi-core score of 15045 place it in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, which is respectable but not elite. The RTX 5090, by contrast, sits in the 92nd percentile among GPUs, creating a clear performance hierarchy.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS across all presets drops by roughly 13% to 23%. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the drop is much steeper, ranging from 28% to 43% depending on the preset. This pattern indicates that at 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, while at 1080p, the CPU holds back the GPU's potential.

Looking at the preset scaling within each resolution tells the same story. At 1920x1080, the spread between Low (181.7 FPS) and Ultra (145.8 FPS) is 35.9 FPS, a 24.6% reduction. At 3840x2160, the spread between Low (119.4 FPS) and Ultra (64.7 FPS) is 54.7 FPS, a 45.8% reduction. The wider gap at 4K shows that GPU-heavy effects like shadows, textures, and post-processing have a larger absolute impact when the GPU is already saturated.

At 2560x1440, the system finds a balance. The average FPS values (158.8 Low, 146.2 Medium, 136.1 High, 112.8 Ultra) suggest that neither component is completely overwhelmed. This resolution likely represents the sweet spot where the Ryzen 5 3600's six cores and 12 threads can keep up with the RTX 5090's output, and the GPU still has enough pixel throughput to handle demanding settings.

The CPU's benchmark profile reinforces this interpretation. Its 3dmark 2-thread score of 1361 and single-thread score of 696 are modest compared to the multi-thread results (4605 for 16 threads, 4603 for max threads). The Technomancer, as an Action RPG from 2016, likely relies on fewer threads, so the CPU's single-thread performance matters more. The PassMark single-thread score of 2562 and the Geekbench single-core score of 1536 indicate the processor can handle the game's logic, but it cannot match the GPU's frame generation at low resolutions.

The data implies that at 1080p, upgrading the CPU would yield larger FPS gains than upgrading the GPU. At 4K, the RTX 5090 is doing most of the heavy lifting, and the CPU's role diminishes. This is a classic resolution-dependent bottleneck pattern, and the measured FPS values confirm it clearly.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records average FPS values for three resolutions and four presets. Minimum and maximum FPS are not available, so all analysis relies on averages.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce 181.7 FPS, Medium 164.4 FPS, High 157.7 FPS, and Ultra 145.8 FPS. The gaps between presets are relatively small: Medium to High is a 6.7 FPS drop, and High to Ultra is an 11.9 FPS drop. This compression suggests the GPU is not the primary constraint at this resolution. Even the most demanding preset stays 85.8 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains high but the preset differences widen. Low settings average 158.8 FPS, Medium 146.2 FPS, High 136.1 FPS, and Ultra 112.8 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 46 FPS, a larger relative gap than at 1080p. The step from High to Ultra is particularly steep at 23.3 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings add a significant GPU load. All presets remain well above 60 FPS, with the lowest (Ultra) still 52.8 FPS above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its limits. Low settings average 119.4 FPS, Medium 96.2 FPS, High 78.7 FPS, and Ultra 64.7 FPS. The preset scaling is dramatic: Medium to High is a 17.5 FPS drop, and High to Ultra is a 14 FPS drop. Ultra sits just 4.7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning any demanding scene could push it below playable levels. Low settings still provide nearly double the threshold, but the Ultra preset has minimal headroom.

Comparing across resolutions reveals a consistent pattern. At every preset level, 1080p delivers the highest FPS, 1440p sits in the middle, and 4K is lowest. The percentage drops from 1080p to 1440p are roughly 13% for Low, 11% for Medium, 14% for High, and 23% for Ultra. The drops from 1440p to 4K are much larger: 25% for Low, 34% for Medium, 42% for High, and 43% for Ultra. This accelerating decline with resolution is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at high pixel counts.

The data shows that this combo is playable at all tested resolutions and presets, but the margin shrinks considerably at 4K Ultra. For players who prioritize frame rate stability, the High preset at 4K (78.7 FPS) offers a safer buffer than Ultra (64.7 FPS).

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 provide context for how the CPU compares to other processors. The Intel Core i7-1260P has an average score of 17007, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 3600's 17035. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, 0.2% lower than the Ryzen. The AMD EPYC 7573X and EPYC 7742 score 17070 and 16998, respectively, both within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 3600. These four rivals are effectively performance equivalents, meaning any of them would behave nearly identically when paired with the RTX 5090 in The Technomancer.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are less obvious but still informative. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, just 0.3% below the RTX 5090's 79842. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, 1.4% higher. These deltas are small enough that in practical gaming terms, the frame rates would be nearly indistinguishable. A player using any of these GPUs with the Ryzen 5 3600 would likely see FPS values within a few frames of the recorded numbers.

The implications are straightforward. If the RTX 5090 were unavailable, swapping to a Tesla P100 or RX 6850M XT would preserve most of the measured performance. The 1.4% advantage of the Radeon Pro Vega 64X suggests it might slightly outperform the RTX 5090 in some workloads, but the difference is negligible for gameplay.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 3600 is firmly in a cluster of mid-range processors. The Intel Core i5-11400 and i7-1260P are close enough that the choice between them would not meaningfully change The Technomancer's frame rates. This is useful information for users who want to replicate the measured results with different hardware.

The database also shows the combo's overall rank. With a rank of 565 out of 3696 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the top 15.3% of all tested combos. That places it well above the median, reflecting the RTX 5090's high GPU percentile and the Ryzen 5 3600's solid CPU standing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 565th out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 15.3% of all combinations the database has measured for this game. The rank reflects the balance between a capable mid-range CPU and a flagship GPU.

The RTX 5090's 92nd percentile among all GPUs is the primary driver of this strong ranking. The GPU's average benchmark score of 79842 is far above the median, and its nearest rivals are all within 1.4% of its score. The Ryzen 5 3600's 71st percentile among CPUs is respectable, but it is clearly the weaker link in this pairing.

The rank of 565 means there are 564 combos that perform better, likely featuring newer or higher-end CPUs paired with similarly powerful GPUs. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems probably stems from the CPU's age rather than the GPU's capability. Since the Ryzen 5 3600 was released in 2019 and the RTX 5090 in 2025, the processor is the older component by a significant margin.

In the context of The Technomancer, a 2016 game, the ranking is actually quite favorable. The game's engine does not demand extremely high CPU throughput, so the Ryzen 5 3600's six cores and 12 threads are sufficient. The GPU provides most of the visual horsepower, and the measured FPS values confirm that the combo handles even the most demanding preset at 4K.

The percentile gap between the CPU and GPU (71 vs 92) suggests that players upgrading from a weaker CPU would see the most benefit. However, within the scope of this game, the bottleneck is not severe enough to prevent playable frame rates at any resolution.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run The Technomancer at every tested resolution and preset, and it clears the 60 FPS playable threshold in all cases. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous.

At 3840x2160, all four presets are playable. Low averages 119.4 FPS, Medium 96.2 FPS, High 78.7 FPS, and Ultra 64.7 FPS. Ultra is the most demanding option, and its 64.7 FPS average is 4.7 FPS above the threshold. This is a slim margin, so players who want to avoid any risk of frame drops should consider High instead.

At 2560x1440, the system has ample headroom. Low averages 158.8 FPS, Medium 146.2 FPS, High 136.1 FPS, and Ultra 112.8 FPS. Even the most demanding preset is 52.8 FPS above the threshold, making this resolution the best balance of visual quality and performance.

At 1920x1080, performance is exceptional. Low averages 181.7 FPS, Medium 164.4 FPS, High 157.7 FPS, and Ultra 145.8 FPS. The Ultra preset remains 85.8 FPS above the threshold, so there is no risk of dropping below playable levels.

The data indicates that this combo is more than sufficient for The Technomancer. The game's 2016 release date means it does not stress modern hardware as much as newer titles, and the RTX 5090 provides massive GPU power. The Ryzen 5 3600, while not top-tier, is adequate for this game's CPU demands.

For players with a 4K display, the Ultra preset is technically playable but leaves little room for error. The High preset at 4K is a safer choice, delivering 14 FPS more headroom. At 1440p and 1080p, players can freely enable Ultra without concerns.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. The results are straightforward.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 64.7. This is the only resolution where Ultra's margin is thin, so players who prefer consistent frame rates might opt for High (78.7 FPS) instead. The database confirms Ultra is playable, but the 4.7 FPS buffer is modest.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 112.8. This provides a comfortable 52.8 FPS margin above the threshold, making Ultra the clear choice for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 145.8. The margin is 85.8 FPS, which means the system can handle even the most demanding preset with no concerns about dropping below 60 FPS.

In all three resolutions, Ultra is the recommended setting. The differences lie in the safety margin: 4K Ultra is just above the threshold, while 1080p Ultra is nearly 2.5 times the threshold. Players with VRR displays might tolerate the 4K Ultra setting, but those with fixed 60 Hz monitors should prioritize High at 4K for stability.

The data suggests that this combo is overqualified for The Technomancer at 1080p and 1440p, and appropriately qualified for 4K. The game's age works in the system's favor, allowing the RTX 5090 to dominate even at high resolutions.