The Technomancer

The Technomancer with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER presents a clear case of GPU-bound performance at higher resolutions, with the CPU proving more than adequate even at 1080p. The data shows a predictable scaling pattern, but the specific frame rates reveal a strong pairing for 1440p gaming, while 4K Ultra remains out of reach for smooth play.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 105.7 at 1920x1080 to 69.4 at 2560x1440, then drops sharply to 35.8 at 3840x2160. This represents a 66% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic sign of pixel-throughput saturation.

The pattern holds across the settings spectrum. At Low settings, the 1080p result of 159.7 FPS drops to 101.8 at 1440p and 54.6 at 4K. At Ultra, 81.4 FPS at 1080p falls to 50.5 at 1440p and just 31.5 at 4K. The relative drop between 1440p and 4K is larger than between 1080p and 1440p for every preset, confirming that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading resources are increasingly strained at 4K.

What this scaling tells us is that the Ryzen 5 3600 is not holding the system back at any resolution. The fact that 1080p Low reaches 159.7 FPS, approaching the CPU's likely ceiling for this game engine, shows that the processor can feed the GPU fast enough. The consistent frame rate drops as resolution increases are entirely attributable to the RTX 2070 SUPER's compute limits, not any CPU bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 provides a solid foundation for this game, with 6 cores and 12 threads running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, the processor scores 1516 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 214 in single-core, while PassMark multi-thread results reach 17700. These figures place the CPU in the 76th percentile against all CPUs, indicating it has ample headroom for gaming workloads.

The nearest rivals show how competitive this chip remains. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 18150, a negligible 0.1% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 18101, just 0.2% behind. The Ryzen 5 1600 scores 18158, 0.2% ahead, and the AMD EPYC 9274F scores 18189, 0.3% ahead. All deltas are within 0.3%, meaning the 3600 is effectively tied with these alternatives in overall compute capability.

For The Technomancer specifically, the CPU's 3DMark results show strong scaling with thread count: 1361 with 2 threads, 2579 with 4 threads, 3844 with 8 threads, and 4605 with 16 threads. This near-linear scaling suggests the game can leverage multiple cores, and the 3600's 12 threads provide sufficient parallelism. The PassMark physics score of 1152 further confirms that the CPU handles game physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 4K smoothly?

A: No. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 31.5, and even at 4K Low it reaches only 54.6. The only 4K setting approaching playability is Low, and even then it falls short of a consistent 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At High settings, the average FPS is 69.4, and at Medium it reaches 79.6. Low settings deliver 101.8 FPS, making 1440p playable across all presets.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The GPU scores 22206 on average, placing it in the 65th percentile. The NVIDIA RTX A400 scores 22307 (0.5% ahead), the GTX TITAN Z scores 22006 (0.9% behind), and the RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729 (2.3% ahead). The AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 21670, which is 2.5% behind.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests no. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 159.7 FPS, and at High it hits 105.7 FPS. These frame rates indicate the GPU is still the limiting factor, as the CPU's benchmark scores show it can handle high throughput.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 81.4. This is comfortably above 60 FPS and indicates a smooth experience for most players.

Q: How much performance is lost going from Medium to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 79.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 50.5 FPS. This is a 37% performance penalty for the highest preset, which may not be worth the visual gains.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1019 out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking, which might seem surprising given the strong individual component scores. However, the ranking reflects the game's specific optimization and the fact that many newer or higher-end GPUs can push higher frame rates.

The combo's position suggests that while it performs well, there are many combinations that achieve better results in this title. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 65th percentile GPU ranking and the CPU's 76th percentile ranking indicate both components are solid mid-range performers, but not top-tier. The 1019th rank out of 1656 means roughly 38% of tested combos perform worse, while 62% perform better.

This rank is likely influenced by the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, which are adequate for 1440p but limit 4K performance. The combination's overall capability is best summarized by its 1440p High result of 69.4 FPS, which is respectable but not exceptional compared to faster modern GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data clearly points to 2560x1440 with High settings as the optimal configuration. This delivers an average of 69.4 FPS, which is above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The jump to Ultra at this resolution drops performance to 50.5 FPS, a 27% reduction that may cause noticeable stuttering in action sequences.

At 1920x1080, High settings provide 105.7 FPS, making this the best choice for competitive or fast-paced play. Medium at 1080p offers 118.9 FPS, which is marginally higher but with reduced visual fidelity. The 1080p Ultra setting still delivers a playable 81.4 FPS, so players prioritizing visuals over frame rate can use this preset without major issues.

For 4K, the only viable option is Low settings at 54.6 FPS, which barely misses the 60 FPS target. Medium at 4K drops to 43.1 FPS, and High falls to 35.8 FPS, both of which are too low for smooth gameplay. Players with 4K displays should consider lowering resolution or accepting reduced settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured data shows a clear progression across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 159.7 FPS, Medium reaches 118.9 FPS, High achieves 105.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 81.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that even the most demanding preset at 1080p remains highly playable.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings produce 101.8 FPS at Low, 79.6 FPS at Medium, 69.4 FPS at High, and 50.5 FPS at Ultra. The 1440p results show that High is the best compromise, offering 69.4 FPS while maintaining good visual quality. Low settings at 1440p exceed 100 FPS, which is excellent for players who prioritize frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly: Low delivers 54.6 FPS, Medium reaches 43.1 FPS, High falls to 35.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 31.5 FPS. The 4K results are uniformly below 60 FPS, confirming that this resolution is not suitable for this combo with any settings preset. The gap between 1080p and 4K at each setting level is substantial, ranging from a 66% drop at High to a 61% drop at Low.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the decisive factor in this game's performance, particularly at higher resolutions. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU offers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications place the GPU in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206.

The GPU's nearest rivals in terms of average score include the NVIDIA RTX A400 at 22307 (0.5% ahead) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z at 22006 (0.9% behind). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729, which is 2.3% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 21670, a 2.5% deficit. These deltas are all within a narrow band, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER sits in a competitive performance tier.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are pushed hard at 4K, where the pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s becomes a limiting factor. The 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is sufficient for 1440p gaming, but the 4K Ultra result of 31.5 FPS shows that the hardware reaches its limits with high pixel counts and demanding settings. The GPU's texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s supports the game's visual effects at lower resolutions without bottlenecking.