The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting performance profile for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but which transitions to a more balanced, CPU-sensitive state at 1080p. This combo ranks in the 391st position out of 1656 tested combinations, placing it in the top 24% of all tested systems for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the classic signature of a GPU-limited scenario at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 157.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 112.7 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 61.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 61% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, which is a severe scaling curve that points directly at the graphics card as the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the drop is from 182.6 FPS at 1080p to 93 FPS at 4K, a 49% decrease. At Medium, the drop is from 166.8 FPS to 68.5 FPS, a 59% reduction. At Ultra, the drop is from 130.9 FPS to 48.3 FPS, a 63% reduction. The fact that higher settings produce steeper percentage drops confirms that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s rendering workload is the limiting factor; as the GPU works harder, the CPU has more headroom to keep up.

However, the 1080p results tell a different story. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (182.6 FPS) and High (157.3 FPS) is only 14%, and even Ultra (130.9 FPS) remains well above 60 FPS. The relatively modest spread at 1080p suggests that the Ryzen 5 3600 begins to exert its influence here, preventing the GPU from reaching even higher frame rates. The system’s 1080p performance is strong, but the scaling curve indicates that the CPU is the limiting component at this resolution, not the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 391 out of 1656 total combos. This places it comfortably in the upper quartile of all tested systems, indicating that this is a high-performing configuration for this title.

The GPU’s individual benchmark percentile is higher than the combo’s overall rank. The RTX 4070 SUPER sits at the 84th percentile when compared against all GPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 5 3600 sits at the 76th percentile against all CPUs. The combo’s rank of 391/1656 (roughly the 76th percentile of combos) aligns more closely with the CPU’s percentile, reinforcing the conclusion that the processor is the limiting factor in this pairing for this specific game. The data suggests that this combo’s performance is good, but not exceptional, and that the CPU prevents the system from reaching the very top tier of results.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 3000 series, built on the Zen 2 architecture with a 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz are modest by modern standards, and its benchmark scores reflect a mid-range position. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15045 and single-core score of 2124 demonstrate a balanced, capable processor, but one that is not at the absolute forefront of performance.

For The Technomancer, a game released in 2016, the CPU’s role is significant at lower resolutions. The 1080p data shows that the Ryzen 5 3600 is the bottleneck, as the frame rates do not scale as aggressively with settings reductions as they do at higher resolutions. At 4K, the CPU has ample headroom, and the GPU becomes the sole limiting factor. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1440p, with the High preset delivering 112.7 FPS, but the system cannot push beyond the 182.6 FPS ceiling observed at 1080p Low, indicating a CPU-imposed limit.

The nearest rival data for the Ryzen 5 3600 shows it is virtually tied with the Intel Core i5-11400 (deltaPct of -0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (deltaPct of -0.2). This suggests that for this game, the CPU’s architectural advantages are not fully utilized, and its performance is comparable to older and newer mid-range parts. The 12-thread count provides enough parallelism for the game’s engine, but the single-thread performance of 696 in 3DMark single-thread tests may be the decisive factor in the 1080p ceiling.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in The Technomancer?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 182.6, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160, the combo achieves 61.6 FPS on High settings, which is playable. However, Ultra settings at 4K drop to 48.3 FPS.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the CPU (AMD Ryzen 5 3600) is the limiting factor at 1920x1080, as frame rates do not scale as significantly with settings changes as they do at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to all other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 391st out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer, placing it in the top 24% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings average 112.7 FPS, while Ultra settings average 86.1 FPS, a difference of 26.6 FPS in favor of High.

Q: Is the GPU’s performance percentile higher or lower than the combo’s rank?

A: The GPU’s percentile (84th) is higher than the combo’s rank percentile (approximately 76th), suggesting the CPU holds the system back.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz and 7168 shading units deliver substantial raw compute power, and its benchmark scores confirm its position at the 84th percentile of all GPUs.

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s role is dominant at resolutions above 1080p. The 4K results show a clear GPU-bound scenario, where the card’s performance directly dictates the frame rate. The card’s 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this title, as the game’s 2016 release date means it does not have demanding texture requirements. The data shows no signs of VRAM limitations, as the performance scales predictably with settings and resolution.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 42576 is close to that of the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (deltaPct of -0.2) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (deltaPct of -0.3), indicating that it performs in line with these professional and mid-range competitors in synthetic tests. However, in this specific game, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s capabilities are only fully exercised at 4K, where it manages to keep the game playable at High settings. The card’s 220 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU are standard for its class, but these figures do not influence the measured frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset is the clear recommendation for this combo. At 1920x1080, High delivers 157.3 FPS, which is only slightly below the Medium preset’s 166.8 FPS, but with a significant visual upgrade. At 2560x1440, High provides 112.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the 1440p High experience is excellent.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this game with this hardware. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 86.1 FPS, which is still playable, but the difference from High is substantial for marginal visual gains. At 4K, Ultra falls to 48.3 FPS, which is below the ideal playability threshold. The Low preset is only useful for maximizing frame rates at 1080p (182.6 FPS), but the visual sacrifices are not worth the 16% improvement over High at that resolution.

The Medium preset offers a middle ground, but the data shows that the performance gap between Medium and High is small (9.5% at 1080p, 13.8% at 1440p, 11.2% at 4K), making High the better value in terms of FPS per visual quality. Users with 4K displays should stick to High settings for a playable experience, while those with 1440p or 1080p monitors can enjoy High with frame rates well above 100 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings deliver 182.6 FPS, Medium delivers 166.8 FPS, High delivers 157.3 FPS, and Ultra delivers 130.9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 51.7 FPS, indicating that the CPU is the primary limiter at this resolution, as the GPU has enough headroom to render even the most demanding settings at high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the data shows: Low settings average 159.1 FPS, Medium delivers 130.7 FPS, High achieves 112.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 86.1 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 73 FPS, which is larger than at 1080p, showing that the GPU is becoming more influential. The 1440p results are all playable, with even Ultra staying above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low settings average 93 FPS, Medium delivers 68.5 FPS, High achieves 61.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48.3 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 44.7 FPS, but the absolute values are much lower. This resolution is clearly GPU-limited, and the difference between settings becomes more critical, as only Low and Medium maintain frame rates above 60 FPS. The High preset at 4K is marginally playable, but Ultra is not recommended for a smooth experience.