The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers strong performance in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. Measured data for this pairing shows a clear hierarchy across resolutions and presets, with the system comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a modest settings adjustment. The data indicates a well-balanced pairing where the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, but the CPU keeps pace at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, this combination produces exceptionally high frame rates across all four tested presets. The Low preset reaches an average of 220.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this pairing. Moving up the quality ladder, the Medium preset delivers 176.4 FPS, High drops to 154.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset still maintains a robust 117 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a reduction of approximately 47% in average frame rate, but even the most demanding preset at 1080p remains nearly double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a predictable decline. The Low preset achieves an average of 150 FPS, while Medium produces 114.5 FPS. High settings yield 98.2 FPS, and Ultra still clears the playable threshold comfortably at 78.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is roughly 48%, closely mirroring the percentage drop observed at 1080p. Notably, the 1440p Ultra result of 78.1 FPS is still higher than the 4K Medium result of 64.7 FPS, indicating that resolution scaling has a more pronounced effect than quality preset scaling within this range.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K begin to limit the headroom. The Low preset manages an average of 83.5 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that clears the 60 FPS mark by a wide margin. Medium follows at 64.7 FPS, just above the playable threshold. High settings drop to 53.5 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra trails at 40.9 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K at the same preset shows a substantial hit: High settings lose roughly 45% of their average frame rate, while Low settings lose about 44%. This consistent drop across presets indicates a strong GPU-bound scenario at 4K.

The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded for any configuration, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The absence of these extremes means the stability characteristics of the pairing cannot be assessed from the available measurements, but the averages themselves paint a clear picture of a system that scales predictably with both resolution and quality settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 sits at the 73rd percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 19593. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing are tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, a negligible 0.1% difference, making it statistically indistinguishable in performance. The Intel Core i5-12500 posts 19668, representing a 0.4% advantage over the Ryzen 5 5500. On the other side, the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, trailing by 0.5%, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF reaches 19723, leading by 0.7%. These delta values are all within noise margins, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver effectively identical frame rates in The Technomancer when paired with the RTX 4070.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks at the 81st percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals show a similarly tight grouping. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, a 0.1% edge over the RTX 4070. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 posts 37507, trailing by 0.4%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile achieves 38135, which is 1.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 sits at 37157, which is 1.3% lower. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS results in this game, with differences well under 2% being imperceptible in real-world gameplay.

The combination of a Ryzen 5 5500-class CPU with an RTX 4070-class GPU means that users coming from any of these rival components would experience the same measured frame rates within a rounding error. The benchmark scores suggest that neither component is a bottleneck outlier relative to its peers, reinforcing the balanced nature of this pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more substantial role, as evidenced by the large frame rate headroom across all presets. The jump from 117 FPS at Ultra to 220.8 FPS at Low indicates that the RTX 4070 is not fully saturated at lower settings, allowing the Ryzen 5 5500 to push frame rates higher. The 1080p Low result being nearly double the 1080p Ultra result suggests that both components contribute meaningfully at this resolution, with the CPU able to feed frames quickly when graphical load is light.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert dominance. The Ultra preset produces 78.1 FPS, while Low reaches 150 FPS. The percentage difference between presets remains similar to 1080p, but the absolute values are lower, indicating that the GPU is working harder. The CPU still has enough headroom to support the Low preset's 150 FPS, so it is not the limiting factor at 1440p, but the GPU's workload is clearly increasing.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck. The Low preset drops to 83.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40.9 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at the same preset shows a 44-45% reduction in frame rate, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where pixel count dominates. The CPU's role diminishes because the GPU cannot generate frames fast enough to require more CPU throughput. In practical terms, the CPU matters most at 1080p Low and Medium, while the GPU dictates performance at 4K across all presets and at 1440p Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 1005th out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer. This places the combo in the top 27% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing given the game's age and the hardware's capabilities. The rank reflects the aggregate performance across all resolutions and presets, with the 4K High and Ultra results being the weakest points that pull the ranking down from what the 1080p and 1440p data might suggest.

The ranking indicates that there are roughly 1004 combinations that perform better in this game, many of which likely feature higher-end GPUs or more recent CPUs. However, the 3696 total combinations include a wide range of hardware, from entry-level to enthusiast, so being in the top quarter demonstrates that this pairing is well above average. The percentile rankings of the individual components (73rd for CPU, 81st for GPU) align with the combo's overall position, suggesting a consistent level of performance across the board.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. The 4K Low preset averages 83.5 FPS, and Medium averages 64.7 FPS. High drops to 53.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40.9 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting to use at 1440p to maximize visual quality while staying above 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 78.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest quality setting available, and it remains playable.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, 1080p averages 220.8 FPS while 1440p averages 150 FPS, a drop of roughly 32%. At Ultra, 1080p averages 117 FPS while 1440p averages 78.1 FPS, a drop of about 33%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: The data shows a large frame rate range at 1080p (117 to 220.8 FPS), which suggests the CPU contributes significantly when the GPU is not fully loaded. At Low and Medium settings, the CPU can push high frame rates, while at Ultra, the GPU becomes more limiting.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 have any close rivals that would perform similarly in this game?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 0.4% lower and the NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 0.1% higher in synthetic benchmarks. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 1.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 1.3% lower, all within a narrow performance band.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo can achieve in The Technomancer?

A: The highest recorded average is 220.8 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration that exceeds 200 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 117 FPS, which is the most demanding setting available and remains far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at this resolution exceed 60 FPS, so users can select Ultra without compromise.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 78.1 FPS, which also clears the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset reaches 98.2 FPS and Medium reaches 114.5 FPS, but Ultra offers the best visual quality while still maintaining playable performance. Low settings at 1440p reach 150 FPS but sacrifice visual fidelity unnecessarily.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 64.7 FPS. The Low preset averages 83.5 FPS and is also playable, but Medium provides better visuals while still clearing the threshold. High and Ultra at 4K fall below 60 FPS and are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, and the verdict varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra averaging 117 FPS and Low reaching 220.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 78.1 FPS and Low reaching 150 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium presets are playable, with Medium averaging 64.7 FPS and Low averaging 83.5 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K fall short, averaging 53.5 FPS and 40.9 FPS respectively. The data indicates a capable system for 1080p and 1440p gaming with no settings restrictions, while 4K users should stick to Medium or Low for a smooth experience.