The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a clear performance picture in The Technomancer, with the data showing a system that is thoroughly capable at mainstream resolutions but constrained at 4K. Measured results provide average FPS across three resolutions and four quality presets, offering a straightforward basis for evaluating this combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo is consistently fast and never approaches the playability threshold of 60 FPS. On the Low preset the average frame rate reaches 168.4 FPS, providing an enormous margin for high-refresh-rate displays. Moving to Medium drops the average to 127.5 FPS, still more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset yields 110.6 FPS, which is a modest reduction from Medium but still leaves substantial headroom. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 86.4 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS and indicates the game is fully playable at maximum settings on 1080p displays.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the scaling becomes more evident. The Low preset produces 109.3 FPS, which is a 35.1% drop from the 1080p Low result, showing that resolution scaling has a meaningful impact. Medium delivers 87.3 FPS, still well above 60 FPS. The High preset manages 72.3 FPS, which clears the playable threshold with a reasonable margin for most users. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 53.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that maximum settings are not viable at this resolution. The data shows that 1440p is playable at High quality, but users must step down from Ultra to maintain fluid frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture shifts dramatically. The Low preset averages 57.8 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 43.8 FPS, High to 40.3 FPS, and Ultra to 29.9 FPS. None of these presets clear the 60 FPS bar, meaning 4K gaming is not viable with this combination under the measured settings. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 27.9 FPS, showing that even aggressive settings reduction leaves the system short of playable performance. The RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus may be factors, but the data alone shows the frame rate headroom is insufficient at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 60 FPS on 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 on the Ultra preset is 86.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict list confirms Ultra as a playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p to stay above 60 FPS?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 72.3 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that clears the threshold. Ultra falls to 53.6 FPS, below the 60 FPS bar.

Q: Is 4K playable on this system?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset averages 57.8 FPS, which is below 60 FPS. The best available preset, Medium, yields 43.8 FPS. The verdict lists no playable settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the Low preset compare to Medium at 1080p?

A: Low averages 168.4 FPS, while Medium averages 127.5 FPS. The difference is 40.9 FPS, indicating that the medium preset consumes a significant amount of GPU resources.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1440p High and 1080p High?

A: At 1440p High, the average is 72.3 FPS, while at 1080p High it is 110.6 FPS. This represents a 34.6% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset.

Q: Does the game favor the CPU or GPU at higher resolutions?

A: The data shows a strong GPU dependency. The frame rate drops consistently as resolution increases from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, indicating that the graphics card is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's role is less significant in these scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2038 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the system in the lower-middle portion of the ranking distribution, which is consistent with the GPU being a mid-range part relative to the broader gaming hardware landscape. The rank does not indicate a weak performer for this game, as the measured results at 1080p and 1440p show, but rather reflects that many tested combos feature more powerful graphics cards.

The percentile information provides context. The RTX 4060 falls in the 61st percentile versus all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 61% of tested graphics cards. The Ryzen 9 5950X is in the 91st percentile versus all CPUs, indicating a very strong processor. The combination gets a rank of 2038 out of 3696, which is closer to the bottom half of tested combos, suggesting the GPU is the primary constraint for this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals show the Ryzen 9 5950X is tightly grouped with several modern processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX has an average score 0.2% lower, while the AMD EPYC 8124P is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i9-13900F is 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i7-14700 is 0.7% lower. These delta percentages are minimal, so any of these CPUs would deliver near-identical gameplay performance in The Technomancer, which is not CPU-limited in most scenarios.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show the RTX 4060 at a performance crossroad. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 0.2% lower, while the AMD Radeon 780M scores 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 is 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 is 0.7% higher. These neighbouring cards would produce almost indistinguishable frame rates at the same settings, meaning users with any of these GPUs would see similar results, though the RTX 4060 has more modern features like ray tracing and DLSS that are not reflected in this score.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear division of labour. At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows the GPU handles the visual load well, with a frame rate range from 168.4 FPS down to 86.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 82 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the main contributor to the settings scaling. The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads are more than adequate for this game, which is typical for an action RPG that does not stress many threads heavily.

At 2560x1440, the resolution increase puts more pressure on the GPU. The frame rate drops from 109.3 FPS at Low to 53.6 FPS at Ultra, a difference of 55.7 FPS. This is a smaller absolute gap than at 1080p, but the relative impact is similar. The critical point is that the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, which is a GPU limitation since the CPU performance is unchanged. The data indicates that the RTX 4060 is the primary determinant of playable settings at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the absolute bottleneck. The performance ranges from 57.8 FPS at Low to 29.9 FPS at Ultra, and even the lowest preset cannot reach 60 FPS. The CPU is not the constraint here, as its performance is unchanged across resolutions. The verdict confirms this: no playable settings at 4K, which is due to the GPU's limited compute and memory bandwidth. The Ryzen 9 5950X would not perform better with a weaker, and the data shows the GPU is the sole limiting factor.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, but the answer is resolution-dependent. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The best setting is Ultra with an average of 86.4 FPS, which provides an excellent experience. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at High settings (72.3 FPS), as well as Medium (87.3 FPS) and Low (109.3 FPS), but the Ultra preset drops to 53.6 FPS and is not playable. At 3840x2160, no preset is playable, with the highest average being 57.8 FPS at Low, which still falls short of the 60 FPS bar.

The verdict indicates that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor for higher resolutions. The CPU is more than ample for this game, as shown by its high percentile rank. Users with a 1080p or 1440p display will have a satisfying experience, while 4K users must accept lower settings or lower frame rates. The data does not support any claims about overclocking or external factors, so this verdict is based on the measured averages.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 86.4 FPS. This is the maximum quality preset available, so the system has no higher setting to try. The performance margin is 26.4 FPS above the threshold, indicating stability.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, which averages 72.3 FPS. This is the highest preset above 60 FPS, and it provides a 12.3 FPS margin. The Ultra preset is not viable, so users should stick to High for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable setting. The best option is Low, which averages 57.8 FPS, but this is below the 60 FPS threshold. Users with 4K displays must accept a lower frame rate or reduce the resolution to 1440p for a playable experience. The data does not list any settings that meet the threshold at this resolution.