The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination delivers a surprisingly playable experience in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The data shows a clear trend: the RX 9070 XT dominates the workload at 1080p and 1440p, while the aging Ryzen 5 2600 begins to show its limits at 4K, where the GPU is no longer able to stretch its legs. Benchmark results indicate that this pairing is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, with the CPU becoming the primary bottleneck only at the highest resolution.

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 and fabricated on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It runs at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts up to 3.90 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor features 16 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. In the context of The Technomancer, these specifications matter because the game, while not a modern heavyweight, still requires a competent CPU to feed frames to a powerful GPU.

The Ryzen 5 2600's benchmark scores place it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its multi-threaded performance is strong for its generation, with a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1248 and a Geekbench multicore score of 5648. Single-threaded performance is more modest, as shown by a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 157.3 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1154. These numbers indicate a processor that is more than capable of handling the game's logic and physics, but its single-core strength is not exceptional by today's standards.

The processor's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, which is 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Core i9-11900H, which is 0.5% ahead. On the other side, the Intel Xeon D-1746TER is 0.7% behind, and the AMD EPYC 9454 is 1.2% behind. These tight margins indicate that the Ryzen 5 2600 is positioned in a crowded mid-range tier of CPU performance. The data shows that in The Technomancer, the CPU is not the primary limiting factor at lower resolutions, but its single-thread performance could constrain maximum FPS when the GPU is underutilized.

FAQ

*Q: What is the average FPS in The Technomancer at 1080p with High settings?*

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 138 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484, which places it 0.2% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, 0.5% behind the Intel Core i9-11900H, 0.7% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, and 1.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9454. The differences are small, indicating comparable overall performance.

Q: Does the resolution affect the average FPS significantly?

A: Yes. At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 55, while at 1440p High it rises to 100 FPS, and at 1080p High it reaches 138 FPS. This demonstrates a clear scaling of performance with resolution.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark percentile?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is in the 55th percentile of all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 13543.

Q: Are there any measured FPS values for 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 43, which is the lowest recorded in the data.

Q: How many total combos were tested for this game, and what is this combo's rank?

A: This combo ranks 1228th out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the game is highly playable with average FPS ranging from 119 (Ultra) to 161 (Low). At 1440p, the average FPS dips to 78 (Ultra) and 140 (Low). At 4K, the average FPS drops further to 43 (Ultra) and 83 (Low). The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly a 30-40% decrease in FPS for the same settings, which is expected for a GPU-heavy workload. The drop from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced, with a decrease of about 45% to 50% in FPS, depending on settings.

This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The RX 9070 XT, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus, is being increasingly stressed as the resolution rises. The CPU becomes less of a factor at 4K, as the GPU is likely the bottleneck. At 1080p, however, the CPU may be more involved, as the FPS is high and the GPU might not be fully saturated. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 2600 is capable of maintaining high FPS at lower resolutions, but the RX 9070 XT is the primary driver of performance at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This CPU and GPU combination ranks 1228th out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the 33rd percentile overall. This indicates that while the combination is not among the top performers, it is still capable of delivering a smooth gaming experience at most settings. The RX 9070 XT is a high-end GPU, but the Ryzen 5 2600 is a mid-range CPU from several years ago. The ranking reflects that the CPU is a limiting factor in pushing the combo to the top tier, especially in CPU-bound scenarios.

The RX 9070 XT's performance percentile of 55 is below what one might expect from a flagship GPU, but this is likely because the benchmark suite includes many modern, GPU-heavy workloads. In The Technomancer, a 2016 game, the GPU is more than capable of handling the graphics, but the CPU's older architecture holds back the absolute FPS at lower resolutions. The combo's rank suggests that it is a solid pairing for 1440p gaming, but for 4K, the GPU can still push high frames, though the CPU may not deliver the lowest FPS in the most demanding scenes.

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

At 1920x1080, the performance is excellent across all settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 161, which is the highest recorded. Medium settings yield an average of 146 FPS, with a minimum of 124 and a maximum of 168. High settings produce an average of 138 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 119 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is a 42 FPS difference, showing that the game is not overly demanding at 1080p, even for a 2016 title.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings deliver an average of 140 FPS, Medium an average of 117 FPS (min 99, max 134), High an average of 100 FPS, and Ultra an average of 78 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 62 FPS, indicating that the GPU is being increasingly stressed at this resolution. The minimum FPS recorded for Medium is 99, which is still very playable.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low settings yield an average of 83 FPS, Medium an average of 64 FPS (min 55, max 74), High an average of 55 FPS, and Ultra an average of 43 FPS. The 43 FPS at Ultra is the lowest recorded in the dataset and is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 40 FPS drop, demonstrating that the RX 9070 XT is being pushed hard at this resolution.

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

For the best experience at 1080p, the data shows that High settings provide a comfortable average of 138 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. The Ultra setting at 1080p still delivers 119 FPS, meaning players can opt for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The Medium setting offers a 146 FPS average, which is also excellent. The choice between High and Ultra is a matter of preference, as both are playable.

At 1440p, the High settings provide an average of 100 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate monitors. Medium at 1440p averages 117 FPS, with a minimum of 99 FPS, which is also a good choice. Ultra at 1440p drops to 78 FPS, which is still playable but less fluid. For players prioritizing picture quality over frame rate, Ultra at 1440p is acceptable, but the High preset is the more balanced choice, offering a 22 FPS increase over Ultra.

At 4K, the situation changes. The Medium preset yields an average of 64 FPS, with a minimum of 55 FPS, which hovers near the 60 FPS target. This is the most playable setting at 4K, as High and Ultra drop below 60 FPS (55 and 43 FPS respectively). The Low preset at 4K averages 83 FPS, which is the highest in the 4K tier, but the visual compromise may be significant. The data suggests that to achieve a playable 4K experience, players should use the Medium preset, as it offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance.

In summary, the best experience depends on the resolution. For 1080p, High or Ultra provides a high frame rate. For 1440p, High is the sweet spot, offering 100 FPS. For 4K, Medium is the only preset that consistently stays near 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice. The data shows that the combination is strong at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the user must be willing to lower settings to maintain smooth performance.