The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in The Technomancer, an Action RPG released in 2016. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings, with the combo ranking in the 72nd percentile of tested configurations. The pairing leverages a six-core CPU and a RDNA 2.0 GPU to provide playable frame rates at most settings, though 4K Ultra remains out of reach.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo in The Technomancer?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 1185 out of 1656 tested combos in this game, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all tested configurations.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the measured average FPS is 95.6. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RX 6600 XT compare to its nearest rival, the GTX 980 Ti?

A: The RX 6600 XT has an average benchmark score of 27985, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti's score of 27956. This indicates they perform at a nearly identical level.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600's performance close to the Intel Core i5-11400?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 18129, which is only 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-11400's score of 18150. The data shows they are effectively equivalent in average performance.

Q: What is the best resolution for achieving over 100 FPS on average?

A: The only resolution where the average FPS exceeds 100 is 1920x1080 at Low settings, which achieves 142.4 FPS. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average drops to 108.5 FPS.

Q: What is the measured performance at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings?

A: At 4K Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 26.7 FPS, which is below the generally accepted threshold for playable performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1968 MHz, with a game clock of 2359 MHz and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. These specifications place the GPU in the 71st percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU’s benchmark results show a strong DirectX 11 score of 163 and a lower DirectX 12 score of 61 in PassMark tests. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, has an average score only 0.1% lower, demonstrating that the RX 6600 XT's raw compute power is competitive with that older flagship. In The Technomancer, the GPU's capabilities are directly reflected in the measured FPS. At 1920x1080, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor, allowing for high frame rates across all settings. However, as resolution increases to 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes significantly heavier, and the average FPS drops below 53 even at Low settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 3000 series, based on the Zen 2 architecture (codenamed Matisse). It operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's average benchmark score of 18129 places it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, is only 0.1% faster on average.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045, while its single-core score is 2124. For a game like The Technomancer, which is from 2016, the CPU's six cores and 12 threads provide ample processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at standard resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's role is less demanding, enabling the GPU to push high frame rates. The data shows that at 1440p and 4K, the frame rates scale downward in a pattern consistent with the GPU becoming the primary performance limiter.

How This Combo Ranks

In The Technomancer, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT achieves a rank of 1185 out of 1656 tested combos. This ranking in the 72nd percentile indicates that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it outperforms a significant majority of other tested systems. The CPU's average benchmark score of 18129 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, but 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-11400 and 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS.

Similarly, the GPU's average score of 27985 is 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, but 0.9% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 and 1.5% lower than the AMD FirePro S7150. This suggests the combo's overall ranking is a result of a balanced, mid-range pairing. The measured FPS data supports this, showing that the combo's performance is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming but falls short of high-refresh-rate 4K play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a clear progression across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 142.4. Moving to Medium settings yields an average of 108.5 FPS. High settings produce an average of 95.6 FPS, while Ultra settings still maintain a playable 72.1 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, performance remains solid. Low settings achieve an average of 94.9 FPS. Medium settings drop to an average of 74.2 FPS, and High settings produce 61.4 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p result in an average of 47.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but still playable for some users.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle. Low settings deliver an average of 52.8 FPS. Medium settings drop to 36.4 FPS, and High settings yield 32.4 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K produce the lowest measured result, with an average of 26.7 FPS, which is generally considered not playable for a smooth experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset provides a strong balance, with an average of 72.1 FPS. This is well above the playable threshold and offers the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset also works well, offering 95.6 FPS for users who prefer higher frame rates.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 61.4 FPS. This achieves the 60 FPS target for most gameplay. The Medium preset provides a higher average of 74.2 FPS and is a suitable alternative for users who prioritize smoother motion over graphical detail. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 47.2 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced sections but is not ideal for action sequences.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests that the Low preset is the only viable option for playable performance, with an average of 52.8 FPS. The Medium preset at 36.4 FPS and High at 32.4 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 26.7 FPS is not recommended for a consistent experience. The data indicates that 1080p and 1440p are the intended resolutions for this hardware configuration in The Technomancer.