The Technomancer

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 at GlobalFoundries. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, and it carries 16 MB of shared L3 cache alongside 512 KB of L2 per core. The CPU's benchmark profile shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186 and a single-core score of 1579, placing it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs.

The measured FPS data for The Technomancer shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 161.1 FPS average, while at 4K with Ultra settings it drops to 32.9 FPS. The CPU's role becomes clearer when examining the scaling pattern: at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 69.9 FPS (from 161.1 down to 91.2), which indicates the CPU is keeping pace even at higher settings. The Ryzen 5 2600's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this 2016 Action RPG, as the game's engine doesn't appear to be heavily multithreaded based on the performance scaling.

In synthetic workloads, the Ryzen 5 2600 scores 187062 in PassMark data compression and 12429 in data encryption, with a multi-thread score of 13160. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-1345U (deltaPct -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (deltaPct 0.6%), Intel Core i5-11600KF (deltaPct -0.6%), and Intel Core i7-10700F (deltaPct 0.7%), all within a narrow performance band. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 2239 suggests moderate per-core performance, which aligns with the game's FPS behavior at higher resolutions where GPU load dominates.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB206 chip at TSMC's 5 nm process. It packs 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost of 2497 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). With 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, the RTX 5060 also includes 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores.

The GPU's benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 20891 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 120785, placing it in the 73rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT with a deltaPct of 0%, meaning the two GPUs are statistically tied in average benchmark score. Also nearby are the AMD Radeon RX 570 (deltaPct -0.2%), NVIDIA Tesla M60 (deltaPct 0.5%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.6%).

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor in The Technomancer's measured results. At 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the average FPS falls to 32.9, while at 4K High it's 44.5 FPS. The VRAM allocation at 4K Ultra likely exceeds the 8 GB buffer, causing performance degradation. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s helps at lower resolutions, where the 1080p Ultra result of 91.2 FPS shows the GPU is less constrained.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear resolution scaling pattern that identifies the bottleneck in different scenarios. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 161.1 FPS average; at 1440p Low, it drops to 115.2 FPS; and at 4K Low, it falls to 65.1 FPS. This represents a 59.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which indicates the GPU is the primary limiter even at the lowest quality preset.

For High settings, the progression goes from 120 FPS at 1080p, to 78.1 FPS at 1440p, to 44.5 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 41.9 FPS (34.9% reduction), and from 1440p to 4K is 33.6 FPS (43.0% reduction). This non-linear scaling suggests that at 1080p High, the CPU may be nearing its limit, as the Ryzen 5 2600's single-thread performance (Cinebench R15 single-core score of 159) becomes a factor.

Ultra settings show the steepest decline: 91.2 FPS at 1080p, 60.7 FPS at 1440p, and 32.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is only 36.1% of the 1080p Ultra score, indicating that the combination of high resolution and maximum quality settings overwhelms both the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and its compute throughput. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has more headroom, while at 4K, the GPU's limitations dominate the experience.

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

Examining the measured FPS rows, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 140.4 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and only 20.7 FPS less than Low settings. At 1440p Medium, the 90 FPS average remains comfortably playable, and even at 4K Medium, the 48.6 FPS result is close to playable territory.

High settings provide a better visual experience but with diminishing returns. At 1080p High, the 120 FPS average is excellent, and at 1440p High, the 78.1 FPS result is still smooth. However, at 4K High, the 44.5 FPS average falls below the ideal smoothness threshold, making Medium the better choice for 4K.

Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 1080p Ultra achieving 91.2 FPS and 1440p Ultra at 60.7 FPS, but 4K Ultra drops to 32.9 FPS. The data indicates that Ultra is only viable at 1080p and 1440p, while Medium is the recommended preset for 4K to maintain playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The combo achieves 120 FPS average at 1920x1080 with High settings, making it well-suited for high-refresh-rate displays.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 19616, with the Intel Core i5-1345U at 19691 (deltaPct -0.4%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U at 19508 (deltaPct 0.6%). The Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19740 (deltaPct -0.6%) and the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19485 (deltaPct 0.7%).

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: At 4K with Medium settings, the average FPS is 48.6, while High settings yield 44.5 FPS and Low settings reach 65.1 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 32.9 FPS, making Medium the most viable preset for 4K playability.

Q: What is the GPU's PassMark G3D score and percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 5060 scores 20891 in PassMark G3D and sits in the 73rd percentile among all GPUs, with its closest rival being the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at a 0% deltaPct.

Q: How does the FPS scale from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 91.2 at 1080p to 60.7 at 1440p, a reduction of 30.5 FPS. This 33.5% decline indicates the GPU becomes more constrained as pixel count increases.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested configurations in this game?

A: This CPU and GPU combination ranks 854 out of 1656 combos tested in The Technomancer, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the performance distribution.

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

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low settings 161.1 FPS, Medium settings 140.4 FPS, High settings 120 FPS, and Ultra settings 91.2 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 69.9 FPS, showing that quality settings have a substantial impact at this resolution. The 1080p results are all above 90 FPS, indicating the combo handles this resolution comfortably across all presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low settings 115.2 FPS, Medium settings 90 FPS, High settings 78.1 FPS, and Ultra settings 60.7 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 45.9 FPS at Low settings to 30.5 FPS at Ultra settings. At 1440p, all presets except Ultra remain above 78 FPS, making this resolution viable for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low settings 65.1 FPS, Medium settings 48.6 FPS, High settings 44.5 FPS, and Ultra settings 32.9 FPS. The 4K results show that even Low settings barely exceed 60 FPS, while Medium and High fall into the 44-49 FPS range. The Ultra preset at 4K produces the lowest result in the entire dataset at 32.9 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows reductions of 50.1 FPS at Low, 41.4 FPS at Medium, 33.6 FPS at High, and 27.8 FPS at Ultra settings.