The Technomancer

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a decisive performance advantage in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The measured data shows that this pairing is not merely capable of running the game but is overwhelmingly powerful, providing high frame rates even at demanding resolutions and settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, contextualizes the ranking against other tested combos, and offers practical guidance for settings configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combo reveal a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system operates at exceptionally high frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. With Low settings, the average FPS is 232.9, which is over three times the required smoothness standard. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 177.6 FPS, still an extraordinary result. High settings produce an average of 150.9 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 122.1 FPS. None of these 1080p results dip below the playable threshold, indicating that the CPU-GPU pairing has substantial headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows a predictable scaling curve. Low settings yield an average of 151.8 FPS, Medium settings produce 115.6 FPS, and High settings deliver 101 FPS. The Ultra preset, which would stress many systems, still maintains an average of 80.3 FPS. All four settings at 1440p comfortably clear the 60 FPS bar, with the difference between Low and Ultra being approximately 71.5 FPS. This suggests that users with 1440p monitors can prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

The 3840x2160 results present a more nuanced picture. At this 4K resolution, Low settings achieve an average of 81.4 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings produce an average of 61.8 FPS, narrowly clearing the 60 FPS threshold. However, High settings drop to an average of 56.1 FPS, which falls slightly below the playability standard. Ultra settings at 4K yield an average of 44 FPS, which is not smooth enough for comfortable gameplay. The data indicates that the RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for lower presets at 4K, but the most demanding settings push the system beyond its comfort zone.

Across all three resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the combo excels at 1080p and 1440p with every preset, while at 4K it requires a reduction in settings to maintain playable frame rates. The absence of reported minimum and maximum FPS values in the data means that the analysis relies solely on averages, but the substantial margins at lower resolutions provide confidence in stability.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing achieves a combo rank of 899 out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer. This places it in the top 24.3% of all tested combos, indicating that it performs significantly better than the majority of systems in this game. The rank reflects the combined capability of the Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 4070, which together deliver the high frame rates observed in the measured FPS data.

The CPU alone holds a percentile ranking of 74 against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 20468 positions it close to several high-end alternatives. The GPU, meanwhile, holds a percentile ranking of 81 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. This GPU percentile is notably higher than the CPU percentile, suggesting that the graphics card is the stronger component in this pairing for gaming workloads.

The combo rank of 899 out of 3696 is particularly impressive when considering that The Technomancer is not a recent title. The game's 2016 release date means it was designed for hardware from that era, and this modern pairing vastly exceeds the recommended requirements. The data suggests that the bottleneck in this system is likely the CPU in certain scenarios, but the Ryzen 5 5600's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide ample processing power for this game's engine. The ranking indicates that users can expect exceptional performance that places this combo in the upper quartile of all tested systems.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware might deliver similar performance. For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, the closest alternatives in terms of average benchmark score are the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, which scores 20454 (a 0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at 20425 (0.2% delta), the AMD EPYC 9454P at 20422 (0.2% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7713 at 20363 (0.5% delta). These processors all have average scores within a narrow band of the Ryzen 5 5600's 20468, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios, they would likely produce very similar frame rates in The Technomancer. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is particularly notable as a mainstream alternative, while the two EPYC chips are server-class parts that would behave similarly in this game but are not typical consumer choices.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, the nearest GPU rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with an average score of 37628 (0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507 (0.4% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile at 38135 (-1.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 37157 (1.3% delta). The RTX 4070's score of 37648 is bracketed by these cards, indicating that a system with any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU would likely produce similar FPS results in this game. The RTX 4080 Mobile is interesting because it has a slightly higher score, suggesting it could deliver marginally better performance, while the RX Vega 56 and PRO W6400 would be slightly slower. In practical terms, a builder considering an alternative to the RTX 4070 could expect the RX Vega 56 to provide nearly identical frame rates at a potentially different price point, though pricing is not part of this analysis.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run The Technomancer effectively, with the caveat that the playable settings vary by resolution. At 1920x1080, the verdict is unambiguous: all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 122.1 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth and visually rich experience. Similarly, at 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving an average of 80.3 FPS. Users at 1440p can max out the game's settings without concern.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restricted. The data shows that only Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium being the best playable option at an average of 61.8 FPS. High settings fall short at 56.1 FPS, and Ultra at 44 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. For 4K users, the recommendation is to use Medium settings to maintain a playable frame rate, or to accept a lower resolution for higher visual fidelity. Overall, the system is highly capable for this game, delivering a playable experience at all resolutions, provided that settings are adjusted appropriately at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 122.1 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this combo run the game at 4K with High settings?

A: No, High settings at 3840x2160 yield an average of 56.1 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings are the highest playable option at 4K, with an average of 61.8 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest GPU rival in overall benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628) and 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507). It is 1.3% lower than the RTX 4080 Mobile (38135).

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested CPU-GPU combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 899 out of 3696 tested combinations, placing it in the top 24.3% of all systems tested for The Technomancer.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 or the RTX 4070 the stronger component relative to other hardware?

A: The GPU is stronger relative to its peers, with a percentile ranking of 81 against all GPUs, while the CPU has a percentile ranking of 74 against all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score of 37648 also exceeds the CPU's 20468, though they serve different functions.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 achieve an average of 80.3 FPS, which is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 122.1. This allows users to enjoy the game at maximum visual quality with a substantial frame rate buffer. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain playable, achieving an average of 80.3 FPS, which is the recommended choice for 1440p monitors. For 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium, which produces an average of 61.8 FPS. While this is just above the 60 FPS threshold, it is the highest preset that maintains playability. Users seeking higher visual fidelity at 4K would need to accept frame rates below 60 FPS, as High settings average 56.1 FPS and Ultra average 44 FPS. These recommendations are based solely on the measured data and prioritize maintaining the 60 FPS playability standard across all resolutions.