The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 pairs with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 in The Technomancer, producing a dataset that is notable for the stark contrast between the processor's age and the graphics card's modern architecture. The measured results show a configuration that delivers playable frame rates across most settings, but the combination's overall ranking in the database suggests it faces significant competition from more balanced pairings. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, answers common questions, and provides a detailed look at the measured performance.

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. This processor has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The cache hierarchy includes 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 16 MB L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 2600 scores 1,127 points in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 159 points in single-core. Its Cinebench R23 results are 11,186 points multi-core and 1,579 points single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 13,160, while the single-thread score is 2,239. The processor's average benchmark score is 19,616, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-1345U is 0.4% ahead, the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U is 0.6% behind, the Intel Core i5-11600KF is 0.6% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.7% behind.

For The Technomancer, an Action RPG released in 2016, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining a stable frame rate floor. The game's engine is not particularly demanding on core count, but the Ryzen 5 2600's 12 threads provide enough parallel processing for background tasks and AI calculations. The 3.90 GHz boost clock is adequate for the game's single-threaded aspects, as evidenced by the 1,579 Cinebench R23 single-core score. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU, as the average frame rates scale consistently with settings, reaching 161.9 FPS on Low. At 4K, the CPU's impact diminishes further, with the GPU becoming the primary performance limiter.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a modern graphics card from the Radeon RX 9000 series, based on the Navi 48 chip and RDNA 4.0 architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. Its clocks are set at 1,330 MHz base, 2,070 MHz game, and 2,520 MHz boost, with memory running at 2,518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective). The card includes 3,584 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, along with 56 ray tracing cores.

In synthetic performance, the RX 9070 scores 25,381 in PassMark G3D and 14,737 in PassMark GPU Compute. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6,290. The GPU's average benchmark score is 34,780, placing it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A2 (0.2% ahead), NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (0.3% behind), AMD Radeon HD 7970 (0.7% behind), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (0.8% behind).

For The Technomancer, the RX 9070's 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient, as the game's textures are modest by modern standards. The high memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s ensures that data transfer is never a limiting factor. The boost clock of 2,520 MHz allows the GPU to push high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, as seen in the measured FPS data. However, at 4K Ultra, the card's raw compute power becomes the constraint, with the average frame rate dropping to 41.6 FPS, indicating that the game's ultra settings are particularly demanding on the GPU's shading units and ROPs.

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

Q: What is the combined performance ranking of this CPU and GPU in The Technomancer?

A: The combination ranks 656 out of 1,656 tested combos in the database, indicating it sits in the upper portion of the distribution but is not among the top performers.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score of 19,616 is within 0.7% of its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.7% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U is 0.6% behind, showing the processor is closely matched with these alternatives.

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achieved at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 161.9, achieved on Low settings. This drops to 112.6 FPS on Ultra, showing a 49.3 FPS difference between the lowest and highest quality presets.

Q: Does the GPU's memory capacity impact performance at 4K?

A: The RX 9070 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, which is ample for the game. The bottleneck at 4K is not VRAM capacity but the GPU's compute throughput, as the average FPS at 4K Ultra is 41.6, a significant drop from 4K Low at 76.3 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's performance in The Technomancer compare to its synthetic benchmark scores?

A: The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 25,381 places it in the 79th percentile, but in-game results show it can exceed 160 FPS at 1080p Low. This indicates the game is not particularly GPU-intensive at lower settings, allowing the card to stretch its legs.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1440p and 1080p on Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average FPS is 71.7, while at 1920x1080 Ultra, it is 112.6. This represents a 40.9 FPS improvement when moving from 1440p to 1080p, showing the resolution scaling of the GPU.

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

The measured performance data for The Technomancer is comprehensive, covering three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the configuration delivers its highest frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS is 161.9. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 148.8 FPS, a 13.1 FPS reduction. High settings produce an average of 136.1 FPS, while Ultra settings bring the average down to 112.6 FPS. This shows a steady decline of roughly 12-13 FPS per settings tier, indicating the game scales predictably with visual quality at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more pronounced scaling. Low settings average 140.5 FPS, which is 21.4 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 110.3 FPS, a 30.2 FPS drop from Low at the same resolution. High settings produce 92.6 FPS, and Ultra settings average 71.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 68.8 FPS, compared to a 49.3 FPS gap at 1080p, showing that the GPU's workload increases disproportionately with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve becomes steeper. Low settings average 76.3 FPS, which is still playable but a 64.2 FPS drop from 1440p Low. Medium settings average 57.7 FPS, High settings average 50.5 FPS, and Ultra settings average 41.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 34.7 FPS, a smaller absolute gap than at lower resolutions, but the frame rates are much closer to the edge of playability. The data shows that for a smooth experience at 4K, users would need to stick to Low or Medium settings, while 1440p and 1080p offer more headroom across all quality presets.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 656 out of 1,656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the 60th percentile of all configurations, meaning roughly 40% of tested combos perform better. The ranking is influenced by both components, but the GPU's modern architecture likely carries more weight in this game, given that frame rates at 1080p are high across all settings.

The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is a competent processor, but its age relative to the GPU is evident in the overall combo ranking. The GPU's 79th percentile ranking is higher, indicating that the RX 9070 is a stronger performer in the database. However, the measured FPS data shows that the combo is not bottlenecked at lower resolutions, as the 1080p Low average of 161.9 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The ranking of 656 suggests that while the combo is capable, there are many other configurations with newer CPUs or faster GPUs that achieve higher frame rates in this specific title.

The delta between the combo's rank and the component percentiles indicates that the pairing is not optimized for maximum performance in The Technomancer. A newer CPU with higher single-thread performance might push the combo higher in the rankings, particularly at 1080p where CPU overhead can matter more. Conversely, the GPU's strong showing at 1440p and 4K suggests that the combo is well-suited for higher resolutions, where the CPU's limitations are less pronounced. Overall, this pairing represents a balanced but not top-tier configuration, with the data showing solid performance that is nevertheless outclassed by many other tested combinations in the database.