The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting test for the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing. The data shows a combination that is clearly capable of high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions, but one that also reveals the expected limitations of a mid-range CPU and a modern GPU with a 128-bit memory interface. The benchmark results paint a picture of a system that is well-balanced at 1080p, but becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution scales up.

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 based on the Zen+ architecture, running on the AM4 socket. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, and its 16 MB of shared L3 cache is a key resource for gaming. In the broader context of all CPUs, this processor sits at the 77th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 19616. Compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows a very tight grouping: it is just 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-1345U and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i5-11600KF, while being 0.6% and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U and Intel Core i7-10700F, respectively. This places the Ryzen 5 2600 in a performance tier that is competitive with a range of newer and older processors, but it is not a standout performer by modern standards.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p, where the GPU is less likely to be the primary bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 163 FPS, a figure that suggests the Ryzen 5 2600 can feed the RTX 4060 enough data to achieve very high frame rates. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is sufficient for this title, which is not known for being exceptionally demanding on processor resources. The 3.90 GHz boost clock is moderate, but it is enough to avoid significant frame pacing issues. The data does not indicate that the CPU is a major limiting factor at 1080p, as the frame rate scales consistently with graphics settings. However, the relatively modest single-thread performance, as indicated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1579, suggests that in scenarios with heavy physics or complex AI, the CPU could become a constraint, though the measured FPS data does not explicitly show this bottleneck.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2460 MHz, and it has 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores. The GPU's overall performance places it at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. Its nearest rivals are very closely matched, with the RTX 4060 sitting just 0.7% behind the Intel Arc B580 and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M. This indicates that the RTX 4060 is a solid mid-range performer, but the 8 GB VRAM is a potential concern for modern titles at higher settings.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's role becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions. The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for this game, as evidenced by the stable frame rates even at Ultra settings, but the 128-bit memory bus is likely the reason for the significant performance drop at 4K. The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p, the RTX 4060 is capable of pushing well over 100 FPS on most presets, but at 4K, it falls to below 40 FPS on High settings. This is a classic symptom of a GPU that is limited by memory bandwidth rather than raw compute power. The 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at 3840x2160, where the pixel throughput demands are much higher. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is adequate, but the memory subsystem becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases.

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

The FPS scaling across resolutions is very telling. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings drops the average frame rate from 114 FPS to 71.9 FPS, a reduction of about 37%. The drop from 1440p to 4K is even more severe, with the High preset falling from 71.9 FPS to 37 FPS, a 49% decrease. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the frame rate goes from 163 FPS at 1080p, to 107.5 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 62.8 FPS at 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the GPU is being pushed harder as resolution increases.

This data strongly suggests that the RTX 4060 is the primary limiting component at 1440p and especially at 4K. The CPU, the Ryzen 5 2600, is likely capable of delivering more frames, but the GPU cannot keep up with the increased pixel count. The fact that the frame rate drops by nearly half when moving from 1440p to 4K on all presets points to a memory bandwidth or fill-rate limit. The 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth are clearly insufficient for 4K gaming, even in a title from 2016. At 1080p, the system is well-balanced, with the CPU and GPU working together to produce high frame rates, but at higher resolutions, the GPU's memory subsystem becomes the definitive bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 969th out of 1656 combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the rankings, which is a fair assessment of its overall performance. While the RTX 4060 is a capable GPU, its performance is held back by the older Ryzen 5 2600 in CPU-bound scenarios, and the GPU itself is not a top-tier performer, sitting at the 66th percentile.

The rank of 969 out of 1656 indicates that there are many other CPU-GPU combinations that can achieve higher frame rates in this game. This is not surprising, as the Ryzen 5 2600 is a previous-generation processor, and the RTX 4060 is a mid-range offering. The combo's performance is respectable, but it is not exceptional. The data shows that the system is capable of delivering a good 1080p experience and a playable 1440p experience, but it falls short of the top-tier combinations that can handle 4K with ease. The ranking reflects the system's overall capabilities, which are solid but not outstanding.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset offers an excellent balance, with an average of 114 FPS. This provides a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience without the visual compromises of Low or Medium settings. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 84.5 FPS, which is still playable, but the marginal visual improvement over High may not justify the 26% performance hit. For competitive play or maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 163 FPS is an option, but the visual quality will be noticeably reduced.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is again the best choice, delivering 71.9 FPS. This is sufficient for a smooth experience on a standard 60Hz monitor and even allows for some headroom on higher refresh rate displays. The Medium preset at 85.7 FPS is also a viable option for those who prefer higher frame rates, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often significant. The Ultra preset at 56.8 FPS is playable, but it is on the edge of what is considered smooth, and the High preset is preferable.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Low preset is the only one that provides a consistently playable experience, with an average of 62.8 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 43.8 FPS, and High falls to 37 FPS, both of which are below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 34.2 FPS is not recommended. For 4K, the data suggests that the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, the experience is not as fluid as at lower resolutions. For the best overall experience, 1080p with High settings offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

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

At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest performance. The Low preset yields an average of 163 FPS, while Medium produces 131.9 FPS. The High preset is measured at 114 FPS, and the Ultra preset comes in at 84.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a drop of 48%, which is a significant but expected reduction for a game with this age.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still respectable but clearly lower. The Low preset averages 107.5 FPS, which is a 34% drop from 1080p Low. Medium delivers 85.7 FPS, and High achieves 71.9 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 56.8 FPS, which is the first time the system dips below the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Low preset averages 62.8 FPS, which is a 42% drop from 1440p Low. Medium drops to 43.8 FPS, High falls to 37 FPS, and Ultra is measured at 34.2 FPS. These numbers confirm that 4K is not a practical resolution for this combo with high settings. The data shows a consistent pattern: the system is excellent at 1080p, good at 1440p, and only marginal at 4K with the lowest settings.