The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, is not particularly demanding by modern standards, but it still benefits from a balanced platform. The tested configuration pairs the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. Benchmark results were measured directly and show clear trends across resolutions and quality settings, indicating where each component matters most. The data shows that this combo delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring careful settings adjustments.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, and fabricated on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache. As a 65 W part, it is efficient, and its 3DMark scores provide context for its processing power: the single-thread score is 726, the 2-thread score is 1430, the 4-thread score is 2732, the 8-thread score is 4138, and the max-thread score is 4889. In Cinebench R23, it scores 1919 points in single-core and 13593 in multi-core. Its PassMark multithread score is 15992, and its single-thread score is 2653.

For a game like The Technomancer, which was released in 2016, the CPU requirements are not extreme. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the average FPS reaches 130, while at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 66. This variation indicates that the game is not purely CPU-bound; the CPU can deliver high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The CPU's 12 threads ensure that even if the game uses multiple cores, there is ample headroom. The Ryzen 5 4600G ranks at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, suggesting it is above average in overall processing capability. Its nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (with a deltaPct of 0.1), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (deltaPct -0.6), the Intel Core 7 150U (deltaPct 0.6), and the Intel Core i3-14100T (deltaPct -0.8). These deltas are minimal, meaning the 4600G's performance is squarely in the same tier as these alternative processors, with differences of less than 1% in average benchmark scores.

In the context of The Technomancer, the 4600G provides strong enough single-thread performance for the game's logic and AI, which is reflected in the high frame rates at lower resolutions. The CPU's boost clock of 4.20 GHz ensures responsive gameplay, and its 6 cores are sufficient for an older Action RPG.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is based on the Turing architecture and the TU106 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process. It has 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, with 30 ray tracing cores and 240 tensor cores. Its base clock is 1365 MHz, with a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The memory configuration is 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, yielding 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's peak pixel rate is 80.64 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 201.6 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 2060 achieves a PassMark G3D score of 14111 and a PassMark G2D score of 745. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1242. The GPU sits at the 58th percentile of all GPUs, indicating a mid-range placement. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (deltaPct 0), the AMD Radeon 680M (deltaPct 0.1), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (deltaPct 0.6), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (deltaPct 0.8). These are all within a couple of percentage points, showing that the RTX 2060's overall performance is very similar to these other cards.

For The Technomancer, the GPU's role becomes more significant at higher resolutions and quality settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is only 24, which shows that the GPU is heavily stressed. The 6 GB of VRAM is generally sufficient for this game, as The Technomancer is not memory-hungry by modern standards. The boost clock of 1680 MHz helps in maintaining frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios. The data indicates that the GPU can push around 66 FPS at 1080p Ultra, but at 4K it falls below the playable threshold unless the settings are lowered.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination holds a rank of 2911 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the middle of the pack, meaning that many other combos achieve better performance, but it is far from the bottom. The rank of 2911 of 3696 suggests that this combo is about average to slightly below the median for this specific game. Given that the data is measured, the combo's rank reflects actual performance with this CPU and GPU pairing.

The rank should be interpreted with the game's age in mind. The Technomancer launched in 2016, and modern hardware often exceeds its demands. However, the combo still performs adequately at 1080p and even at 1440p, as seen in the measured FPS. The rank indicates that with this combo, there is no performance headroom to spare at higher resolutions, but the frame rates are playable at lower settings. The combo's ranking is not a reflection of component quality per se, but rather of how the two components work together in this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings levels: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The average FPS figures are as follows:

• 1080p Low: 130 FPS average.
• 1080p Medium: 100 FPS average, with a minimum of 85 and a maximum of 115 FPS.
• 1080p High: 85 FPS average.
• 1080p Ultra: 66 FPS average.

At 1080p, the combo is clearly capable of high-refresh-rate gameplay on lower settings, and even on Ultra it maintains 66 FPS, which is smooth for a game like The Technomancer.

• 1440p Low: 85 FPS average.
• 1440p Medium: 65 FPS average, with a minimum of 55 and a maximum of 75 FPS.
• 1440p High: 56 FPS average.
• 1440p Ultra: 43 FPS average.

At 1440p, the frame rates drop but remain playable. Medium settings provide 65 FPS on average, which is still above the 60 FPS target. High settings yield 56 FPS, which is acceptable, while Ultra drops below 45 FPS, showing that the GPU is starting to become the bottleneck.

• 4K Low: 47 FPS average.
• 4K Medium: 36 FPS average, with a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 41 FPS.
• 4K High: 31 FPS average.
• 4K Ultra: 24 FPS average.

At 4K, the average FPS drops significantly. Only Low settings provide a frame rate close to 30 FPS (47 FPS), which is borderline. Medium settings yield 36 FPS, High 31 FPS, and Ultra 24 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K is not ideal for this combination unless the settings are reduced to Low or Medium.

The min and max FPS numbers are only available for Medium settings across all resolutions, giving an idea of frame consistency. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate varies between 85 and 115 FPS, which is a consistent experience. At 1440p Medium, the range is 55 to 75 FPS, also consistent. At 4K Medium, the range is 30 to 41 FPS, which is lower but still stable. The lack of min/max data for other settings means we can only infer from the average values.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play The Technomancer with this combo?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1080p is optimal. At 1080p, even Ultra settings maintain an average of 66 FPS, and lower settings go well above 100 FPS. At 1440p, you can play at Medium or High with 65 and 56 FPS averages, respectively, but Ultra drops to 43 FPS.

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

A: It can, but only at lower settings. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 47, and at 4K Medium, it is 36 FPS. High and Ultra settings drop to 31 and 24 FPS, respectively, so playing at 4K requires accepting lower quality or frame rates below 30 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU perform in this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than enough for a 2016 game. The CPU's single-thread score of 726 in 3DMark and Cinebench R23 single-core of 1919 indicate strong single-core performance, which is what matters for older game engines.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck in this combination?

A: At 4K and at higher settings, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. For instance, the frame rate drops from 66 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 24 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating that the GPU's scaling is insufficient for 4K. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 130 FPS, so the GPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions.

Q: What are the nearest rivals to this GPU in terms of performance?

A: The RTX 2060's nearest rivals include the GTX 580 (deltaPct 0), the Radeon 680M (deltaPct 0.1), the RTX 3050 OEM (deltaPct 0.6), and the RX 7600 (deltaPct 0.8). These differences are negligible, meaning the RTX 2060 is roughly equivalent to those cards in overall benchmark scores.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 2911 out of 3696 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This indicates a mid-range position, with many combos achieving higher or lower frame rates depending on their components.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. For a smooth 60 FPS experience, 1080p Ultra is the highest setting that maintains an average of 66 FPS, which is above 60. Medium settings at 1080p yield 100 FPS on average, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors. If you have a 1440p monitor, the best balance is Medium settings, which delivers 65 FPS on average, with High at 56 FPS being slightly below 60. For 4K, Low settings is the only preset that stays close to 60 FPS (47 FPS average), but it is still below the 60 FPS target. Ultra at 4K is not recommended for smooth gameplay, given its 24 FPS average.

The data suggests that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where all settings are playable. At 1440p, Medium or High settings are the sweet spot, providing 56–65 FPS. At 4K, players should stick to Low or Medium settings, accepting frame rates in the 31–47 FPS range. The minimum FPS for Medium settings at 1080p is 85, at 1440p is 55, and at 4K is 30, which reinforces the idea that Medium is the most stable preset across resolutions.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly demonstrates the GPU is the dominant factor in this game. For Low settings, the average FPS drops from 130 at 1080p to 85 at 1440p, and then to 47 at 4K. This is a reduction of 45 FPS when going from 1080p to 1440p, and another 38 FPS when going to 4K. For Medium settings, the 1080p average is 100, falling to 65 at 1440p and 36 at 4K. High settings show 85, 56, and 31 FPS across the resolutions. Ultra settings show the most dramatic drop: 66, 43, and 24 FPS.

The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial: for Low, the FPS is reduced by 63.8% (from 130 to 47); for Medium, by 64% (100 to 36); for High, by 63.5% (85 to 31); and for Ultra, by 63.6% (66 to 24). This consistent reduction of roughly 64% across all settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rate scales directly with the increase in pixels. The CPU's performance is not the issue because at 1080p Low, the CPU can deliver 130 FPS, showing that the CPU can handle high frame rates. The GPU, with its 6 GB of VRAM and 336 GB/s of bandwidth, is simply not sufficient to sustain high frame rates at 4K.

The data suggests that the RTX 2060 is a 1080p-class GPU for this game, capable of 1440p with reduced settings, but not suitable for 4K. The combo's 2911 rank out of 3696 combos further reinforces this, as the GPU is the primary factor in determining the frame rate. The CPU's performance is adequate, but the GPU's capabilities limit the overall experience at higher resolutions.