The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 pairing delivers a playable but stratified experience in The Technomancer, with results that hinge almost entirely on resolution and preset selection. At 1080p, the combo is highly capable, pushing past 100 FPS on High settings, but at 4K Ultra, it falls below 30 FPS. The data shows a system where the CPU provides ample headroom at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor as pixel count rises.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, built on the Zen architecture (specifically Zen+ Pinnacle Ridge) using a 12 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Its cache layout includes 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 16 MB of L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 2600 scores 1248 points in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 157.3 in single-core. It achieves 5648 in Geekbench multi-core and 1154 in single-core. PassMark results show 13160 in multi-thread and 2239 in single-thread tests. The CPU's average benchmark score is 21484, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in terms of average score are the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (21440, 0.2% ahead), the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635, 0.7% behind), and the AMD EPYC 9454 (21223, 1.2% ahead).

The measured FPS data in The Technomancer indicates that this CPU is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 157 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even in less demanding scenes. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings is significant—from 157 FPS to 102 FPS on Low—which points to the GPU being the primary constraint as resolution increases. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this Action RPG, as the frame rates scale predictably with GPU load rather than showing erratic dips that would indicate CPU stalls. The processor’s 75th percentile ranking relative to all CPUs reinforces that it is a solid mid-range part, but it is the GPU that dictates the majority of performance swings in this specific title.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best 1080p preset for this CPU and GPU combo in The Technomancer?

A: The High preset at 1920x1080 delivers 103 FPS average, which is well above the 80 FPS of Ultra and the 120 FPS of Medium. High offers a strong balance, as Ultra only provides a marginal visual uplift for a 23 FPS drop, while Low’s 157 FPS is excessive for most displays.

Q: Does the combo maintain a smooth experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 67 FPS, which is playable. Medium averages 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS, while Low reaches 102 FPS. Ultra drops to 52 FPS, which is still above the 30 FPS threshold but requires a compromise on visual fidelity.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the results are mixed. Low averages 56 FPS, Medium averages 43 FPS with a minimum of 37 FPS, and High averages 37 FPS. Ultra falls to 29 FPS, which is below the standard 30 FPS playability line.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K is substantial—for example, High settings go from 103 FPS to 67 FPS to 37 FPS—which indicates the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel count rather than the CPU running out of headroom.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 1632 out of 2825 total tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This reflects its competent 1080p performance but weaker 4K showing.

Q: Does the game benefit from the CPU’s multi-threading capabilities?

A: The CPU’s 12 threads likely help maintain consistent frame pacing, as evidenced by the Medium preset’s minimum FPS values—102 at 1080p, 67 at 1440p, and 37 at 4K—which are not drastically lower than the averages, suggesting the processor can handle the game’s background tasks without causing severe stutters.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For the best overall experience, the High preset at 1920x1080 stands out as the optimal choice. It delivers 103 FPS average, which is smooth for an Action RPG, and it avoids the diminishing returns of Ultra, which drops to 80 FPS. The jump from Medium to High is only a 17 FPS cost (from 120 to 103), but the visual improvement is typically worth it. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best compromise, offering 79 FPS average with a minimum of 67 FPS, staying above the 60 FPS target. High at 1440p drops to 67 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that remains comfortably playable, with an average of 56 FPS, though Medium at 43 FPS is acceptable for users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate. Ultra is not recommended at any resolution, as it only yields 80 FPS at 1080p and 29 FPS at 4K, making it the worst value in terms of performance per frame.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1632 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the 57.7th percentile of all configurations, meaning roughly 42% of tested systems perform worse. The rank is indicative of a mid-tier setup that excels at 1080p but struggles at 4K. The GPU, which sits in the 59th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 16014, is the stronger component relative to its peers. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, 0.7% ahead), the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, 1% behind), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852, 1% behind). The CPU’s 75th percentile ranking is higher than the GPU’s, which aligns with the observed bottleneck behavior—the processor is not the limiting factor in this game. The overall combo rank suggests that while this system is not a top-tier performer for The Technomancer, it is far from the bottom, and its 1080p numbers are competitive with more expensive setups.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 103 at 1080p to 67 at 1440p, a 35% decrease, and then to 37 at 4K, a further 45% decrease. This steep decline is typical of a GPU that is running out of fill rate and memory bandwidth as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K. The RX 9060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but likely insufficient for 4K textures and high-resolution rendering. At Low settings, the drop is less severe—from 157 FPS at 1080p to 102 FPS at 1440p to 56 FPS at 4K—but the proportional loss is similar, indicating that the GPU is the bottleneck regardless of preset. The CPU’s role is minimal here, as its 12 threads and 3.90 GHz boost clock can keep up with the game’s logic even at the lowest FPS values. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions, which is not the case. The data conclusively points to the RX 9060 as the component that determines playability in The Technomancer.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 157 FPS average
• Medium: 120 FPS average, with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS
• High: 103 FPS average
• Ultra: 80 FPS average

At 1080p, the system is clearly overqualified for this game. Even the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, maintains 80 FPS, well above the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset’s minimum of 102 FPS ensures that no noticeable stutters occur during combat or exploration. Low’s 157 FPS is excessive for most monitors, but it demonstrates the CPU’s ability to push high frame rates when the GPU is not under heavy load.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 102 FPS average
• Medium: 79 FPS average, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS
• High: 67 FPS average
• Ultra: 52 FPS average

At 1440p, the experience remains smooth for the most part. Low and Medium both exceed 60 FPS, with Medium providing a solid 79 FPS average and a minimum of 67 FPS that keeps gameplay fluid. High dips to 67 FPS, which is borderline but acceptable. Ultra drops to 52 FPS, which is playable but noticeably less smooth, especially in scenes with heavy particle effects or multiple enemies.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 56 FPS average
• Medium: 43 FPS average, with a minimum of 37 FPS and a maximum of 50 FPS
• High: 37 FPS average
• Ultra: 29 FPS average

At 4K, the system’s limitations become apparent. Low is the only preset that stays above 50 FPS, averaging 56 FPS. Medium drops to 43 FPS with a minimum of 37 FPS, which is still playable but may feel sluggish in fast-paced sections. High averages 37 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS but not unplayable. Ultra falls to 29 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS threshold and will result in choppy, unresponsive gameplay. The 4K results cement the RX 9060 as a 1080p/1440p card, not a 4K solution for demanding titles like The Technomancer.