The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination. The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets reveal a system that is consistently bound by its graphics processor, struggling to maintain playable performance at higher settings. The data indicates a clear hierarchy where resolution and image quality directly dictate the playability of this title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate trajectory from 1080p to 4K shows a steep and predictable decline, confirming that the GPU is the primary limiting factor in this configuration. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 68.5 FPS, which is the only measured configuration that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. Moving to 1440p at the same Low preset drops the average to 45.3 FPS, a reduction of approximately 34%. At 4K with Low settings, the average plummets to 22.4 FPS, which is a 67% reduction from the 1080p result, illustrating the immense pixel throughput demand placed on the RX 570.

The scaling pattern intensifies with higher graphical presets. At High settings, the transition from 1080p (45.1 FPS) to 1440p (28.9 FPS) represents a 36% drop, while the jump to 4K (19 FPS) is a further 58% reduction from the 1440p figure. The Ultra preset is particularly punishing, with 4K performance falling to just 13.5 FPS, a figure that is effectively unplayable for any action-oriented gameplay. The data suggests that the gap between 1080p and 1440p is significant, but the leap to 4K creates a chasm in performance that the 4 GB frame buffer and the Polaris 20 chip cannot hope to bridge.

Interestingly, the scaling between Low and Medium presets at 1080p is relatively modest, with a drop from 68.5 FPS to 55 FPS. However, the transition from Medium to High (45.1 FPS) and then to Ultra (33.8 FPS) shows that each tier of visual fidelity carries a substantial cost. This pattern indicates that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are saturated quickly, and any increase in pixel count or texture detail directly translates to lower frame rates. The 4K results, regardless of preset, are all below 23 FPS, underscoring that this resolution is outside the practical operating range for this hardware pairing in The Technomancer.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the decisive component in this system's performance profile. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical resource for a game like The Technomancer that features dense environments and high-resolution textures. The benchmark data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate collapses to 13.5 FPS, a clear sign that the 4 GB frame buffer is overflowing, forcing the GPU to manage memory paging that severely hampers throughput.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1168 MHz and a boost of 1244 MHz, are modest by modern standards, but the architecture's 2048 shading units and 128 texture mapping units provide the raw compute power. The measured results, however, show that the card's 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is insufficient for the demands of 1440p and 4K gaming in this title. The GPU's percentile ranking of 74 versus all other GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30158, places it in the mid-range tier, but its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which are significantly newer and more powerful architectures.

The data demonstrates that the RX 570's performance ceiling is reached at 1080p. At this resolution, the GPU can deliver a playable experience on Low (68.5 FPS) and Medium (55 FPS) presets. However, the card's GCN 4.0 architecture, while supporting DirectX 12 (12_0), does not have the raw throughput to maintain high frame rates with more demanding settings. The 150W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this class of card, but the performance data reveals that it is a legacy part that is outmatched by the graphical demands of modern titles at higher resolutions. The substantial frame rate drops at 1440p and 4K are directly attributable to the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute limitations, not the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 4600G and RX 570 ranks 1587 out of 1656 total combos. This places it in the bottom 4% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a significantly underpowered configuration for this specific game. The rank of 1587 is a stark indicator that while the individual components have their merits, their combined performance is not competitive in this title's demanding engine.

The CPU component of this combo, the Ryzen 5 4600G, has a percentile rank of 75 versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17489. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and Intel Core i5-12450H, have nearly identical average scores, with delta percentages of 0 and 0.1 respectively. This suggests the processor is capable of feeding the GPU adequately, but its performance is not a differentiator in this context. The bottleneck is clearly the graphics card.

The GPU, with a percentile rank of 74 and an average score of 30158, is similarly positioned in the mid-range. However, when paired with the CPU, the combo's rank of 1587 out of 1656 highlights a systemic performance issue. The data suggests that even though the CPU and GPU are individually average in their respective categories, their combination does not synergize well for The Technomancer. The measured FPS figures, which hover around 45 FPS at 1080p High, are far below what would be considered a high-performance result. This rank serves as a warning that this configuration is suited for older or less demanding titles, but it is not a viable option for a smooth, high-fidelity experience in this Action RPG.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear roadmap for optimizing the experience with this hardware. For a target of 60 FPS, the only viable option is 1080p with the Low preset, which yields an average of 68.5 FPS. This setting sacrifices visual quality but provides the headroom necessary for a fluid gameplay experience. The Medium preset at 1080p, with an average of 55 FPS, is a close second and offers a better balance between visuals and performance, though it does not consistently hit the 60 FPS mark.

For players who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate, the 1080p High preset, at 45.1 FPS, is the highest quality setting that remains within the range of playability. This preset provides a more detailed image but requires an acceptance of sub-60 FPS performance. The Ultra preset at 1080p, with an average of 33.8 FPS, is not recommended for action sequences, as the lower frame rate can hamper responsiveness.

At 1440p, the data shows that only the Low preset (45.3 FPS) provides a playable frame rate. The Medium (36.5 FPS) and High (28.9 FPS) presets are playable but will feel sluggish, while the Ultra preset (20.5 FPS) is not recommended. 4K resolution is entirely impractical with this setup, as all presets yield average frame rates below 23 FPS, rendering the game unresponsive and visually stuttering. The optimal configuration for this combo is 1080p with the Medium or High preset, depending on whether the user prefers smoother motion or better image quality, with Low providing the most stable performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K resolution?

A: No. The measured data shows that even at Low settings, the average frame rate at 3840x2160 is only 22.4 FPS. At Ultra settings, it drops to 13.5 FPS, which is unplayable.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: The only configuration that achieves an average above 60 FPS is 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which produces 68.5 FPS. The Medium preset at the same resolution is close, with 55 FPS, but does not reach the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average frame rate is 45.1 FPS. When the resolution is increased to 2560x1440 at the same High preset, the average frame rate falls to 28.9 FPS, a drop of approximately 36%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The frame rate drops consistently with resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU's performance is sufficient, as the system's ranking in the game (1587 out of 1656) is far lower than the CPU's individual percentile rank of 75.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 68.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers only 33.8 FPS. This represents a performance reduction of over 50% when moving from the lowest to the highest graphical preset.

Q: The GPU's average benchmark score is 30158. How does this relate to in-game performance?

A: The benchmark score indicates the GPU's general compute capability, placing it in the 74th percentile. However, in The Technomancer, the combination's rank of 1587 out of 1656 shows that this raw compute power does not translate to competitive frame rates, especially at higher resolutions.