The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p gaming experience in The Technomancer, with 4K requiring significant settings compromises. The data indicates this pairing is well-balanced for the game's engine, with the GPU becoming the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions and presets. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares the combo against other tested systems, and provides practical guidance on the best settings for your display.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 87.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the best settings option at this resolution, according to the verdict data.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the best playable option at 1440p, delivering an average of 69.5 FPS. Medium and Low presets are also playable, with 83.5 FPS and 111.6 FPS respectively, but High offers the best visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only with the Low preset. At 3840x2160, the Low setting yields an average of 61.6 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium (48.6 FPS), High (40.6 FPS), and Ultra (30.6 FPS) all fall below the playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested CPU/GPU combinations?

A: This specific pairing ranks 1970th out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer, placing it in the 53rd percentile of tested systems. This suggests it performs slightly above the median of all tested combinations.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 1440p High settings?

A: The data shows a significant FPS drop from Low (111.6 FPS) to High (69.5 FPS) at 1440p, a 37.7% decrease. This strong scaling with visual settings indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as CPU load remains relatively constant across presets.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU at 1080p Low settings?

A: The 166.4 FPS average at 1080p Low is the highest measured result for this combo, but the Ryzen 5 5500's performance data suggests it can handle high frame rates. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 836 and multi-thread score of 5411 are adequate for this workload, though the GPU still shows a 34.7% performance increase from Low to Ultra settings at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1970th out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the upper-middle tier of systems tested, with 53% of combinations performing better and 47% performing worse. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component drastically underperforms relative to the other.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 19593 places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall processing power. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (19617, -0.1% delta), Intel Core i5-12500 (19668, -0.4% delta), Intel Core i7-10700F (19499, +0.5% delta), and Intel Core i5-11600KF (19723, -0.7% delta). These results show the Ryzen 5 5500 sits within a tight performance cluster, with less than 1% variation from its closest competitors.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 17639 places it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2% delta), AMD Radeon 780M (17588, +0.3% delta), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, +0.5% delta), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, +0.7% delta). This grouping indicates the RTX 4060 outperforms several Radeon options by a small margin in synthetic benchmarks.

The ranking of 1970 out of 3696 suggests that while this combo is not top-tier, it occupies a respectable position for a mainstream gaming setup. The 53rd percentile ranking aligns with the measured FPS results, which show strong 1080p performance, good 1440p performance, and limited 4K capability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed picture of performance across three resolutions and four presets. All results represent average FPS, with no minimum or maximum values available in the data.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent performance across all presets:

• Low: 166.4 FPS
• Medium: 131.3 FPS
• High: 112 FPS
• Ultra: 87.8 FPS

The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 47.2% reduction in FPS, indicating strong GPU utilization as visual complexity increases. Even at Ultra, the average FPS is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, providing headroom for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's limits:

• Low: 111.6 FPS
• Medium: 83.5 FPS
• High: 69.5 FPS
• Ultra: 59.2 FPS

The Low-to-Ultra scaling shows a 47.0% FPS reduction, similar to 1080p. Notably, Ultra just misses the 60 FPS playable threshold at 59.2 FPS, while High comfortably clears it at 69.5 FPS. This suggests 1440p Ultra is borderline, but High provides a solid experience.

At 3840x2160, performance drops significantly:

• Low: 61.6 FPS
• Medium: 48.6 FPS
• High: 40.6 FPS
• Ultra: 30.6 FPS

The 4K results show a 50.3% reduction from Low to Ultra, the largest scaling of any resolution. Only Low clears the 60 FPS threshold, and barely so at 61.6 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below playable levels, with Ultra delivering less than half the required FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering alternative hardware, the nearest rivals to the CPU and GPU provide useful comparison points.

CPU Alternatives: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500's nearest rivals show nearly identical synthetic performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668 (-0.4%), the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499 (+0.5%), and the Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723 (-0.7%). These processors would deliver virtually indistinguishable performance in The Technomancer, with less than 1% variation in average scores.

GPU Alternatives: The RTX 4060's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2%), AMD Radeon 780M (17588, +0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, +0.5%), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, +0.7%). Despite the RTX 4060's modern architecture, these alternatives score within 1% in synthetic benchmarks, suggesting similar gaming performance in this title.

For a practical build, choosing any of these rival CPUs paired with the RTX 4060 would produce nearly identical results. Similarly, swapping the RTX 4060 for one of these Radeon options would yield comparable FPS in The Technomancer, though the RTX 4060 maintains a slight edge in every comparison.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU at different resolutions in The Technomancer.

At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary performance driver. The FPS scaling from Low (166.4) to Ultra (87.8) shows a 47.2% reduction, indicating the GPU's rendering workload increases significantly with preset quality. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at these frame rates. The Ryzen 5 5500's multi-threaded benchmark score of 5411 and single-thread score of 836 suggest it handles the game's logic without bottlenecking, even at 166.4 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more dominant. The FPS reduction from Low (111.6) to Ultra (59.2) is 47.0%, similar to 1080p, but the absolute FPS values are lower. This indicates the GPU is working harder to fill the additional pixels, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant. The 69.5 FPS at High settings shows the GPU can handle 1440p with reasonable quality settings, but the CPU is no longer the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is almost entirely the bottleneck. The FPS values drop to 30.6-61.6 range, with even Low settings barely clearing 60 FPS. The 50.3% reduction from Low to Ultra demonstrates the GPU's struggle with 4K pixel counts. The CPU has ample headroom at these lower frame rates, meaning upgrading the CPU would yield minimal FPS gains at 4K.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this analysis. At Low settings, moving from 1080p (166.4 FPS) to 1440p (111.6 FPS) shows a 32.9% reduction, and from 1440p to 4K (61.6 FPS) shows a 44.8% reduction. This progressive decline indicates the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's performance remains consistent.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run The Technomancer, with clear playable configurations at all tested resolutions.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra delivering 87.8 FPS. This is the optimal resolution for this combo, offering high visual quality and smooth frame rates.

At 2560x1440, High settings provide the best balance, delivering 69.5 FPS. Medium (83.5 FPS) and Low (111.6 FPS) are also playable, while Ultra falls just short at 59.2 FPS. For the best experience, High is recommended.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, achieving 61.6 FPS. Medium (48.6 FPS), High (40.6 FPS), and Ultra (30.6 FPS) are all below playable levels. If 4K is your target, you'll need to accept minimum settings or consider a more powerful GPU.

The data confirms this is a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming machine for The Technomancer. For 4K gaming, the combo is only viable with significant visual compromises. The Ryzen 5 5500 provides adequate CPU performance at all resolutions, while the RTX 4060's capabilities are fully utilized up to 1440p High settings. This pairing represents a practical choice for gamers prioritizing smooth frame rates over maximum resolution, and it handles the game's demands without requiring exotic cooling or power delivery solutions.