The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, built on the Zen architecture and codenamed Pinnacle Ridge. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, and draws 65 W TDP. For a 2016 Action RPG like The Technomancer, the CPU’s role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data shows that the processor’s multi-threaded muscle is modest by modern standards, yet it remains relevant. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11186 multi-core and 1579 single-core, while its PassMark multithread score is 13160 and single-thread score is 2239. The CPU sits at the 77th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 19616. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-1345U (avg score 19691, -0.4% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (avg score 19508, +0.6% delta), showing that the Ryzen 5 2600 is right in the middle of a tight performance cluster.

The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is adequate for a game from 2016, which was designed for the 4-core/8-thread era. The L3 cache is 16 MB shared, and the memory bus is dual-channel DDR4 with a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. These specifications suggest that the CPU will not be a significant bottleneck at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The single-core performance of 1579 in Cinebench R23 and 2239 in PassMark indicates that older game engines, which often rely heavily on fewer threads, will still see reasonable performance. However, the data suggests that the CPU’s overall capability is merely average when compared to its immediate rivals, all of which are within 0.7% of its average score. This implies that swapping to any of these rivals would yield negligible differences in CPU-bound scenarios.

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

The Ryzen 5 2600’s 6 cores and 12 threads are more than the minimum required for The Technomancer, a title that predates the CPU’s 2018 release by two years. The game’s engine likely scales well with multiple threads, but the CPU’s base and boost clocks of 3.40 GHz and 3.90 GHz are modest compared to modern chips. In practice, the CPU’s impact on measured FPS is most visible at 1920x1080, where frame rates are high and the CPU must keep up with the GPU’s output. For instance, at 1080p Low, the combo hits 158.5 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it drops to 116.7 FPS. This 41.8 FPS gap is likely due to the increased draw call load at higher settings, but the CPU still manages to deliver playable results.

The processor’s 77th percentile ranking suggests it is better than three-quarters of all CPUs, but its nearest rivals—like the Intel Core i5-11600KF (avg score 19740, -0.6% delta) and the Intel Core i7-10700F (avg score 19485, +0.7% delta)—indicate that the Ryzen 5 2600 is not a standout in raw compute. For The Technomancer, the CPU’s 12 threads are likely sufficient, as the game’s 2016 release date means it was optimized for hardware like the then-current 4-core i7s. The data shows no min or max FPS values, only averages, so we cannot assess frame pacing or stutter, but the average FPS numbers suggest no catastrophic CPU bottleneck. The CPU’s 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory support are adequate for the game’s data streaming needs, though the 46.9 GB/s memory bandwidth is a potential limiting factor in complex scenes.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its base clock is 1920 MHz with a boost of 2475 MHz, and the memory clock is 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). This Ada Lovelace architecture GPU is massively overqualified for a 2016 title, but the data shows how its performance scales with resolution and settings. The RTX 4070 sits at the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37283. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (avg score 37507, -0.6% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (avg score 38008, -1.9% delta), which are all within 2.5% of its score, indicating the 4070 is in a competitive mid-range bracket.

The 12 GB VRAM is far more than The Technomancer requires, even at 4K Ultra, so memory capacity is not a bottleneck. The GPU’s 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 64 ROPs provide ample pixel and texture throughput, with a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s. In this game, the GPU’s role is to render the action RPG’s environments and effects, and the data shows it excels. At 4K High, the combo achieves 54.8 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 39.5 FPS. The GPU’s 504.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming at high resolutions remains fluid. The RTX 4070’s FP32 performance of 29.15 TFLOPS is more than sufficient for a game of this era, and the data indicates that the GPU is rarely the limiting factor until you push to 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 103.1, which is a smooth experience for most displays.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rival in the FACT PACK?

A: The RTX 4070’s average benchmark score is 37283, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a delta of -0.6%, meaning the Vega 56 is 0.6% faster in average benchmarks.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 a bottleneck at 1920x1080?

A: The data shows a drop from 158.5 FPS at Low to 116.7 FPS at Ultra, suggesting the CPU can handle the load, but the GPU is still the primary driver of frame rate changes.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo based on measured FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 76.7 (Ultra) to 139.7 (Low), making it a strong balance between visual quality and performance.

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

A: It ranks 630 out of 1656 combos, placing it in the 38th percentile of all tested pairings for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 630 out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the upper third of all configurations, indicating that while it is not a top-tier pairing, it is far from the bottom. Given that the GPU is a modern high-end card and the CPU is a mid-range 2018 part, this rank makes sense—the CPU likely holds back the GPU in some scenarios, but the overall experience remains positive. The rank of 630 means there are 629 combos that perform better, but also 1026 that perform worse, showing that this setup delivers above-average results for this specific game.

The data suggests that the combo is well-suited for 1440p gaming, where the CPU’s limitations are less pronounced. At 2560x1440, the average FPS stays comfortably above 76.7 even at Ultra settings, which is a strong result. The rank also implies that the bottleneck is not severe; if the CPU were crippling the system, the rank would be lower. The percentile of the CPU (77th) and GPU (81st) are similar, but the combo’s in-game rank of 630/1656 (roughly 38th percentile) is lower than either component’s individual percentile, suggesting that the pairing is less efficient than the sum of its parts. This is likely due to the CPU’s age relative to the GPU, but the measured FPS numbers show that the experience is still smooth.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo performs across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 54.8 on High, 63.3 on Medium, 83.7 on Low, and 39.5 on Ultra. This shows a significant drop of 15.3 FPS when moving from High to Ultra, indicating that Ultra settings impose a heavy load on the GPU. The 4K Low setting achieves 83.7 FPS, which is playable, but the 4K Ultra result of 39.5 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers improve substantially: High hits 103.1 FPS, Medium 117.5 FPS, Low 139.7 FPS, and Ultra 76.7 FPS. At this resolution, even Ultra remains above 60 FPS, making it the sweet spot for this combo.

At 1920x1080, the performance is excellent across the board. Low yields 158.5 FPS, Medium 143.8 FPS, High 139 FPS, and Ultra 116.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 41.8 FPS, which is the largest relative difference among all resolutions, indicating that the CPU or game engine starts to become a factor at high frame rates. The data shows that the combo scales well with resolution, with the 4K results being the only ones that dip below 60 FPS (at Ultra). There are no min or max FPS values provided, so we cannot assess frame consistency, but the averages suggest a stable experience. The 1080p results are particularly strong, with even Ultra exceeding 116 FPS, which is more than enough for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience for this combo is at 2560x1440 with High settings, which yields an average of 103.1 FPS. This resolution and settings combination offers a balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, staying well above the 60 FPS threshold. If you prefer 1920x1080, the Ultra setting at 116.7 FPS is the best choice, as it provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing playability. For 4K, the data shows that High settings at 54.8 FPS are the most viable option, as Ultra drops to 39.5 FPS, which is too low for a smooth experience. The Medium setting at 4K (63.3 FPS) is also acceptable, but High offers better visuals at a slightly lower frame rate.

The data suggests that Ultra settings are only recommended at 1440p or 1080p, where the combo can maintain above 60 FPS. At 4K, High or Medium are the practical choices. The Low settings provide the highest frame rates at all resolutions, but they sacrifice visual quality, which is unnecessary given the GPU’s power. The measured numbers indicate that the combo is best suited for 1440p High, as it delivers a 103.1 FPS average with good visual fidelity. If you have a 4K monitor, the High preset is the only one that comes close to 60 FPS, at 54.8 FPS, which may be acceptable for a slower-paced RPG. Overall, the data points to 1440p High as the optimal balance for this pairing, with 1080p Ultra as a strong alternative for higher refresh rates.