The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting case study for the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600. The measured data shows a combination capable of delivering playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but one that clearly hits a performance ceiling at 4K. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, focusing on what the numbers reveal about the balance between CPU and GPU in this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 143 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 93 FPS, a reduction of 50 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 51 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor; as the pixel count rises, the rendering load on the Radeon RX 7600 increases dramatically, and the frame rate drops accordingly.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 34.9% decrease in average FPS at Low settings (from 143 to 93). The jump from 1440p to 4K Low results in a 45.2% decrease (from 93 to 51). This non-linear drop suggests that at 4K, the GPU is becoming increasingly strained, with the memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s and 8 GB of GDDR6 likely contributing to the bottleneck. The data implies that while the CPU has enough headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions, the GPU’s capabilities are fully consumed at higher pixel counts.

At High settings, the trend continues: 1080p High averages 94 FPS, 1440p High drops to 61 FPS, and 4K High falls to 34 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p High is 33 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K High is 27 FPS. This indicates the GPU workload per frame increases significantly with resolution, but the relative drop is somewhat less severe at higher quality presets, likely because the GPU is already heavily loaded. The data suggests that 4K is only viable on Low settings, where the average FPS of 51 remains above the 30 FPS playability threshold, but 1440p offers a much more comfortable margin.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the dominant component in this configuration for The Technomancer. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width provide 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The GPU’s boost clock of 2655 MHz and game clock of 2250 MHz drive its 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The measured frame rates show a clear correlation with GPU load: at 1080p Low, the average of 143 FPS indicates the GPU is not fully saturated, allowing the CPU to push higher frame rates.

However, the GPU’s performance relative to its peers is modest. Its average benchmark score of 15171 places it in the 57th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, scores 15199, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the RX 7600 is effectively on par with that card. This suggests that in The Technomancer, the RX 7600’s raw compute power (21.75 TFLOPS FP32) is adequate for the game’s demands, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity may be a concern at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 26.

The data shows that the GPU’s role is most pronounced at higher settings. At 1080p Ultra (73 FPS), the frame rate is 49% lower than at 1080p Low (143 FPS). This heavy penalty for Ultra settings highlights the GPU’s pixel and texture processing limits, as the RDNA 3.0 architecture with its 32 ray accelerators does not appear to provide a significant advantage in this older title. The GPU’s 165 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it is a capable mid-range card, but the benchmark results indicate it struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, particularly with demanding presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience balances visual quality with frame rate stability. At 1080p, the Medium preset provides an average of 110 FPS with a minimum of 93 FPS and a maximum of 126 FPS. This is a strong choice for smooth gameplay, as the average is well above 60 FPS. High settings at 1080p yield 94 FPS, which is still excellent, but the 16 FPS difference between Medium and High may not be worth the visual gain for some users. Ultra at 1080p drops to 73 FPS, which is acceptable but less consistent.

For 1440p, the Medium preset averages 72 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this resolution, as it maintains playability above 60 FPS while offering better detail than Low. High at 1440p averages 61 FPS, which is borderline; the minimum is not recorded, but the average suggests it may dip below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. Low at 1440p (93 FPS) is excessively high for the visual compromise, making Medium the preferred choice.

At 4K, the options are limited. Low settings average 51 FPS, which is playable but requires significant visual sacrifices. Medium drops to 39 FPS, and High falls to 34 FPS, both of which are below the ideal 60 FPS target. Ultra at 4K is not viable at 26 FPS. The data recommends 1080p Medium or 1440p Medium as the best experiences, depending on the user’s display. The 1440p Medium row offers a 72 FPS average with a 61 FPS minimum, ensuring consistent performance, while 1080p Medium provides a higher average of 110 FPS for competitive or fast-paced play.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in The Technomancer?

A: The data shows 1440p Medium is the strongest choice, averaging 72 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS. 1080p Medium offers a higher average of 110 FPS, but 1440p provides better visual fidelity while maintaining playable frame rates.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 51. At Medium, the average drops to 39 FPS, and at High it falls to 34 FPS. Ultra is not playable at 26 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth appear insufficient for higher presets at 4K.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The Radeon RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171, which is -0.2% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM’s score of 15199. It is 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 560X and 0.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 143 suggests the CPU can feed frames efficiently. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as frame rates drop significantly (e.g., 51 FPS at Low) regardless of CPU capability.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low averages 143 FPS, while Ultra averages 73 FPS. This is a 70 FPS difference, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant load on the GPU, reducing performance by 48.9%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G’s integrated graphics relevant for this benchmark?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, but the measured FPS data is for the discrete Radeon RX 7600. The iGPU is not used in these results, so its impact is negligible for this analysis.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 2550 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, suggesting that many other CPU/GPU pairings outperform it in this specific game. The rank of 2550 means that roughly 31% of tested combos perform worse, while 69% perform better. This is a notable finding, as the individual components have reasonable benchmark scores: the CPU ranks in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU ranks in the 57th percentile among all GPUs.

The lower combo rank may be attributed to the game’s engine and its demands. The Technomancer, released in 2016, may not fully utilize the RDNA 3.0 architecture or the Zen 2 architecture’s features. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for modern games, but the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus may be limiting at higher resolutions. The combo’s rank of 2550 suggests that while it can run the game, it does not excel compared to other tested configurations. The data indicates that this pairing is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates, rather than 4K, where it falls behind many rivals.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% faster), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (-0.6% slower), and the Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% faster). These small deltas show that the Ryzen 5 4600G is competitive with other mid-range processors, but the combo rank suggests the GPU pairing is not optimal for this game. The GPU’s nearest rival, the RTX 3050 OEM, is nearly identical in performance, yet other combos with different CPUs may yield better results.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G plays a supporting role in The Technomancer, providing enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions. With 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 3.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, the CPU’s Zen 2 architecture delivers solid multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and single-core score of 1919 indicate strong capabilities for a 4000-series chip. The 8 MB shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for feeding the GPU.

The data shows that at 1080p Low, the average FPS of 143 is high, suggesting the CPU can handle the game’s logic and draw calls efficiently. However, the CPU’s single-thread score in 3DMark (726) is relatively low compared to its multi-thread score (4889), which might impact games that rely heavily on single-core performance. The Technomancer, as an Action RPG, likely uses multiple threads, and the 12 threads of the 4600G appear sufficient for the measured frame rates.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 71 among all CPUs indicates it is above average, but its nearest rivals show it is tightly clustered with other mid-range options. The deltaPct values of 0.1%, -0.6%, and 0.6% against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, Ryzen 3 8300GE, and Core 7 150U respectively demonstrate that there is little performance difference between these chips. In The Technomancer, the CPU’s role is to maintain a stable frame rate floor, which it does effectively at 1080p and 1440p, but the game’s GPU demands dominate the overall performance profile.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are as follows:

• Low: average 51 FPS
• Medium: average 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 45 FPS
• High: average 34 FPS
• Ultra: average 26 FPS

At 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: average 93 FPS
• Medium: average 72 FPS, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS
• High: average 61 FPS
• Ultra: average 48 FPS

At 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: average 143 FPS
• Medium: average 110 FPS, with a minimum of 93 FPS and a maximum of 126 FPS
• High: average 94 FPS
• Ultra: average 73 FPS

The minimum and maximum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 93 to 126 FPS, indicating a 33 FPS variance. At 1440p Medium, the range is 61 to 82 FPS, a 21 FPS variance. At 4K Medium, the range is 33 to 45 FPS, a 12 FPS variance. This data shows that as resolution increases, the frame rate becomes more stable, likely because the GPU is consistently saturated. The lack of min/max data for other presets means only average FPS can be compared, but the Medium preset’s numbers suggest that 1080p and 1440p offer smooth experiences, while 4K Medium is barely playable. The average FPS at 1080p High (94) is close to the 1440p Low (93), indicating that users can trade resolution for quality with similar performance. Overall, the measured breakdown confirms that the RX 7600 is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, with 4K reserved for Low settings only.