The Technomancer

# The Technomancer with AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a consistently playable experience in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. With measured average frame rates spanning from 37.8 FPS at 4K Ultra to 191.3 FPS at 1080p Low, this combination ranks 769th out of 1656 tested combos. The data shows a system that handles the game's demands across all resolutions, though the settings preset chosen significantly impacts whether the experience feels fluid or merely acceptable.

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 (Renoir) architecture, built on a 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a multi-threaded score of 13,593 in Cinebench R23 and 5,709 in Cinebench R20, while single-thread performance reaches 1,919 in Cinebench R23. Its 3DMark scores scale from 726 in single-thread to 4,889 at max threads, indicating solid scaling across its 12 threads.

For The Technomancer, an Action RPG released in 2016, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining consistent frame pacing. The game's engine was designed in an era when 4-core CPUs were the norm, so the 4600G's 6 cores provide ample headroom. The CPU sits at the 75th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,489. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12450H, which scores 17,475 (a 0.1% difference), and the Intel Core i3-14100T at 17,636 (-0.8% delta). This places the 4600G in a competitive position, though it is not a top-tier performer.

The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 191.3 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower settings. Even at 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 101.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase. The CPU's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game's needs. The processor's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant here since the RTX 3070 is present, but the CPU's 20 PCIe Gen 3 lanes provide adequate bandwidth for the GPU.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, built on the Ampere architecture with the GA104 chip, is an 8 nm part from Samsung with 17,400 million transistors. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). It houses 5,888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, along with 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores. Its compute capabilities include 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The RTX 3070 ranks at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28,238. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (27,985, a 0.9% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (27,956, a 1% delta). Notably, the GTX 980 Ti is a much older card, yet it performs within 1% of the RTX 3070 in aggregate benchmarks—though the RTX 3070's modern architecture provides features like DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 support that the older card lacks.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM proves sufficient across all tested settings. The game's demands are modest by modern standards, and the data shows the RTX 3070 handles 4K resolutions, albeit with compromises. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 37.8, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players prefer. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s helps at higher resolutions, but the data suggests that 4K gaming requires reduced settings for smooth play. The GPU's 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support modern displays, and its 220 W TDP requires a suitable power supply.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates 1440p is the sweet spot. At 2560x1440 High, the combo averages 83.5 FPS, while 1440p Ultra still achieves 64.5 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, only Low settings (69.1 FPS) exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its closest rivals?

A: The 4600G scores 17,489 on average, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17,482, 0% delta) and Intel Core i5-12450H (17,475, 0.1% delta). It trails the Intel Core i3-13100F (17,665, -1% delta) by a marginal amount.

Q: Is the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM enough for The Technomancer?

A: Yes, the measured data shows playable performance at all settings, with the lowest average being 37.8 FPS at 4K Ultra. The game does not appear to exceed the 8 GB VRAM capacity, as no stutter-related issues are indicated in the FPS data.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo ranges from 101.1 FPS on Ultra to 191.3 FPS on Low. Medium settings yield 147.2 FPS, and High settings produce 124.6 FPS, all well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to the RX 6600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 scores 28,238 on average, while the RX 6600 XT scores 27,985, a difference of 0.9% in favor of the RTX 3070. This is a statistically negligible gap in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Does this combo rank well among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 769th out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle range. This indicates it outperforms a majority of systems but is not among the top performers.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 769th out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the 46th percentile of all systems tested, meaning roughly 54% of combos perform better. Given that the CPU sits at the 75th percentile and the GPU at the 72nd percentile individually, the combo ranking is somewhat lower than either component's standalone position. This suggests that the game's performance is not purely bottlenecked by one component, but rather the interaction between them.

The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12450H, are typically paired with different GPUs in other combos, so direct comparisons are limited. However, the 4600G's 6-core/12-thread configuration provides sufficient parallelism for the game's engine. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are more than adequate for this title, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at 1440p. The ranking of 769 out of 1656 indicates a system that handles the game competently but leaves headroom for improvement with a stronger CPU or GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the recommended preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings presets exceed 100 FPS, so the choice comes down to visual quality versus headroom. Ultra settings at 1080p yield 101.1 FPS, which is smooth, but Medium (147.2 FPS) or High (124.6 FPS) provide additional margin. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, Low at 1080p (191.3 FPS) maximizes frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the High preset (83.5 FPS) offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, while Ultra (64.5 FPS) remains playable. Medium (96.3 FPS) is an option for those prioritizing frame rate over visuals, and Low (124.6 FPS) provides a high-refresh experience. For 4K, the data strongly suggests avoiding Ultra (37.8 FPS) and High (42.9 FPS) presets, as both fall below 60 FPS. Medium (54.8 FPS) is borderline, but Low (69.1 FPS) is the only preset that achieves a smooth experience at this resolution. The optimal experience, per the measured rows, is 1440p High, which delivers 83.5 FPS with good visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured average FPS data for this combo in The Technomancer spans three resolutions and four settings presets. At 3840x2160, the performance ranges from 37.8 FPS on Ultra to 69.1 FPS on Low. The High preset averages 42.9 FPS, while Medium averages 54.8 FPS. This shows a clear degradation as settings increase, with a 31.3 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates improve substantially. Low settings average 124.6 FPS, Medium averages 96.3 FPS, High averages 83.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 64.5 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that the combo can handle high refresh rates at lower settings and maintain 60+ FPS even at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 60.1 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of the Ultra preset.

At 1920x1080, the performance is uniformly high. Low settings produce 191.3 FPS, Medium yields 147.2 FPS, High averages 124.6 FPS, and Ultra achieves 101.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 90.2 FPS, showing the widest spread across resolutions. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently offers a substantial improvement over High, while Ultra carries a notable penalty. The data shows that this combo excels at 1080p, is highly capable at 1440p, and requires setting reductions for smooth 4K play.