The Technomancer

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT achieves a combo rank of 960 out of 1656 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the lower-middle portion of the database, meaning that while it delivers playable frame rates across most settings, it is not positioned among the top-performing configurations for this title. The percentile placement reflects a balanced but not exceptional matchup: the CPU sits at the 77th percentile against all processors, and the GPU also holds the 77th percentile against all graphics cards, suggesting both components are competent yet neither dominates the other.

The ranking becomes more meaningful when examining the nearest rival scores. The Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score is 19616, which is within a narrow band of comparable CPUs. It trails the Intel Core i5-1345U by only 0.4%, sits 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, and is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700F. These sub-one-percent deltas indicate that the processor is performing exactly in line with expectation for its class. The RX 6700 XT similarly sits in a tight cluster: it is 0.7% behind the RX 6800, 1% ahead of the HD 7950, and 1.3% ahead of the RTX A5000. Such marginal differences mean the combo's rank is largely determined by the game's specific demands rather than any single component being a clear outlier.

What the data reveals is that this combination is neither bottlenecked nor over-provisioned for The Technomancer. The 960th rank out of 1656 combos suggests that roughly 58% of tested configurations outperform it, but the measured frame rates show that the pairing remains viable for smooth gameplay at most resolutions and settings. The rank should be interpreted as a mid-pack result, with the caveat that many higher-ranked combos likely use newer-generation hardware with higher core counts or faster memory subsystems.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6700 XT brings substantial graphics resources to The Technomancer. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is generous for a 2016 action RPG that does not demand extreme texture loads. The GPU's base clock of 2321 MHz and boost clock of 2581 MHz, with a game clock of 2424 MHz, provide the raw throughput needed to drive high frame rates. The 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs translate into a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's role becomes evident when examining the scaling across settings. At 1080p, the card pushes from 162.7 FPS on Low to 87.7 FPS on Ultra, a drop of 46% that still leaves plenty of headroom for high-refresh monitors. At 1440p, the range narrows to 109.6 FPS on Low and 55.4 FPS on Ultra, indicating the card begins to feel the resolution increase but remains capable. At 4K, the Ultra preset falls to 31 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, while Low retains exactly 60 FPS. This pattern shows the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling, as the CPU's influence is secondary at higher resolutions.

The card's 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate mean it is well-equipped for modern rendering techniques, though The Technomancer's engine does not heavily stress ray tracing or mesh shading. The 40 ray accelerators are present but largely unused in this title. The memory configuration is the standout feature: 12 GB is ample for this game's assets, and the 384 GB/s bandwidth prevents texture streaming bottlenecks even at 4K with High settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear hierarchy for optimal settings based on resolution targets. At 1920x1080, every preset exceeds 60 FPS, with High delivering 111.9 FPS and Medium at 134.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 87.7 FPS is still smooth, but the 21% gain from dropping to High is trivial given the visual difference. For 1080p, High is the recommended preset because it balances image quality with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the data shows that High produces 71.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra drops to 55.4 FPS. Medium at 84 FPS offers a larger safety margin. The recommendation for 1440p is High, as it maintains playability without sacrificing much visual fidelity; those who prefer a firmer frame rate cushion can step down to Medium with a 17% performance increase.

For 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. High yields 42.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard, and Ultra falls to 31 FPS. Medium at 46.2 FPS is still under 60, but Low achieves exactly 60 FPS. The data suggests that 4K players should use Low for a locked 60 FPS experience, or accept Medium/High for a cinematic but less fluid presentation. Given the game's age and the GPU's capabilities, Low at 4K is the only preset that meets the 60 FPS bar, making it the recommended choice for competitive or action-oriented play.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 bottleneck the Radeon RX 6700 XT in The Technomancer?

A: The measured data does not show a significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p, the combo reaches 162.7 FPS on Low and 111.9 FPS on High, which are high enough that the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are keeping pace. The CPU's percentile rank of 77 against all processors supports this, as it is not an outlier on the low end.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which achieves 60 FPS on average. Medium produces 46.2 FPS, High drops to 42.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 31 FPS. Players targeting 60 FPS at 4K must use Low, while those accepting lower frame rates can use Medium or High.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to its nearest rivals in this game's context?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 33721 is 0.7% below the RX 6800, 1% above the HD 7950, and 1.3% above the RTX A5000. These negligible differences mean the RX 6700 XT performs within a tight band of similar cards, and its 12 GB memory provides an advantage for texture-heavy scenes.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combination?

A: High is the optimal choice, delivering 71.8 FPS on average. Ultra drops to 55.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, while Medium offers 84 FPS for those who prefer extra headroom. High provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM sufficient for The Technomancer at maximum settings?

A: The data shows that Ultra settings at 4K yield 31 FPS, which indicates the GPU's compute limits rather than memory capacity. The 12 GB GDDR6 with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth is more than enough for this game's requirements, as even 4K Ultra does not show signs of texture thrashing.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance affect this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600's single-core Cinebench R23 score is 1579, and its PassMark single-thread score is 2239. These are modest figures, but The Technomancer does not appear to be single-thread-bound, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU settings rather than showing CPU-imposed ceilings at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals the scaling behavior of this combo. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 111.9 at 1080p to 71.8 at 1440p, a 36% reduction, and then to 42.6 at 4K, another 41% reduction from 1440p. This pattern shows that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with resolution. The 4K result is particularly telling: High settings produce 42.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the RX 6700 XT's compute resources are stretched at this resolution.

On Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 162.7 FPS at 1080p drops to 109.6 FPS at 1440p (a 33% decrease) and then to 60 FPS at 4K (a 45% decrease from 1440p). The fact that Low settings at 4K exactly hit 60 FPS suggests that the GPU is still the bottleneck, but the reduced settings allow it to keep up. Medium settings follow the same trend: 134.7 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, and 46.2 FPS at 4K.

The resolution scaling strongly indicates that the limiting component is the GPU. The CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration remains consistent across resolutions, and the frame rate drops align with the increased pixel count and shading load that the GPU must handle. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see frame rates plateau at higher resolutions, but the data shows a continuous decline. This makes sense given the RX 6700 XT's 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is substantial but not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 contributes to this combo with 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen+ architecture. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 3.90 GHz are modest by modern standards, and its 16 MB of shared L3 cache is adequate for gaming workloads. The CPU's benchmark results show a multicore Cinebench R23 score of 11186 and a single-core score of 1579, placing it in the 77th percentile against all CPUs.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is supportive rather than dominant. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low (162.7 FPS) suggest that the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently, but the drop to 87.7 FPS at Ultra indicates that the game's engine places more demand on the GPU as settings increase. The nearest rival comparisons show the CPU is well-matched: it is 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-1345U and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i5-11600KF, but 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700F. These tiny deltas confirm the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4 is sufficient for this game, as the GPU's 384.0 GB/s bandwidth is the primary data path for textures and geometry. The CPU's 12 threads do not appear to be a limiting factor, as the game's frame rates scale predictably with GPU settings and resolution. The PassMark multithread score of 13160 and data compression score of 187062 indicate solid general-purpose performance, but these are not directly relevant to The Technomancer's specific workload. Overall, the Ryzen 5 2600 provides a stable foundation without becoming a bottleneck, allowing the RX 6700 XT to demonstrate its full capabilities across the tested settings.