The Technomancer

# 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 built on the Zen 2 (Renoir) architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 over a dual-channel bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The processor also integrates Radeon Vega 7 graphics, though in this configuration the discrete RTX 4060 handles all rendering.

The CPU's benchmark profile is useful for context. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13,593 multi-core and 1,919 single-core. The Geekbench multi-core score is 6,093, with a single-core score of 1,575. PassMark multithread sits at 15,992, and single-thread at 2,653. In 3DMark, the max-threads score is 4,889, while the single-thread score is 726. These numbers place the CPU at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,489. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (deltaPct 0), the Intel Core i5-12450H (deltaPct 0.1), the Intel Core i3-14100T (deltaPct -0.8), and the Intel Core i3-13100F (deltaPct -1).

For a 2016 action RPG like The Technomancer, the data indicates that the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient. The game's measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 168 FPS, which suggests the engine is not heavily multithreaded. The single-thread performance, while not class-leading (the i3-13100F is 1% ahead in average benchmark score), is adequate for maintaining high frame rates. The CPU sits in the 75th percentile overall, meaning it outperforms three-quarters of all tested processors; the bottleneck in this system at higher resolutions will be the GPU, not the CPU.

# FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achieved with this CPU-GPU combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 168, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in multi-core performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE have identical average benchmark scores, with a deltaPct of 0. The Intel Core i5-12450H is 0.1% ahead, while the Intel Core i3-14100T and i3-13100F are 0.8% and 1% behind, respectively.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 112.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 54.3 FPS. The difference is 58.6 FPS, indicating a significant GPU load increase from settings.

Q: Does the integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics affect the measured results?

A: No, the measured FPS data is for the system with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The integrated graphics are part of the CPU specifications but do not contribute to the discrete GPU's rendering output.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 966 out of 1,656 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the distribution.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Ultra compared to 4K Ultra?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 87.8, while at 4K Ultra it is 31.5. The 1080p result is 56.3 FPS higher, showing a 2.8x performance advantage from the resolution drop.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on settings optimization. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 168 FPS, Medium 130.5 FPS, High 114.1 FPS, and Ultra 87.8 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 37.5 FPS (a 22% drop), while Medium to High costs 16.4 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 26.3 FPS. The High preset at 1080p remains above the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, making it the most balanced choice for smooth gameplay without sacrificing visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low produces 112.9 FPS, Medium 83.4 FPS, High 69.6 FPS, and Ultra 54.3 FPS. The High preset still clears 60 FPS, but Ultra falls below it. For players prioritizing frame rate consistency at 1440p, High is the recommended preset, as it maintains a 69.6 FPS average while offering most of the visual benefits over Medium.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes drastically. Low averages 59.8 FPS, Medium 45.8 FPS, High 37 FPS, and Ultra 31.5 FPS. Even Low barely reaches 60 FPS, and no preset maintains a stable 60 FPS experience. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option for near-60 FPS play; anything higher sacrifices playability. Given the data, the best experience across all resolutions is the High preset at 1080p, which combines a 114.1 FPS average with balanced image quality. The 1440p High preset is a strong alternative for users with higher-resolution displays, provided they accept a 44.5 FPS reduction from the 1080p equivalent.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 966 out of 1,656 tested combinations for The Technomancer. This places the combo in the 58th percentile of all tested systems, meaning 58% of combinations deliver higher performance. The rank suggests that while this pairing is far from the top, it is not at the bottom either; it occupies a middle ground where the GPU's capabilities are partially limited by other factors.

The RTX 4060 itself sits at the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23,181. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (deltaPct -0.6), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (deltaPct -0.7), the Intel Arc B580 (deltaPct 0.7), and the AMD Radeon 760M (deltaPct 0.8). The CPU, as noted, is at the 75th percentile. The discrepancy between the GPU's 66th percentile and the combo's 58th percentile indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor; rather, the game's engine and the GPU's performance characteristics at higher settings contribute to the rank.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing performs adequately for a game from 2016, but it does not excel. The rank of 966 suggests that users seeking maximum performance in The Technomancer would need a stronger GPU, as the CPU is already above average. The data implies that the RTX 4060, while capable, is not the top-tier choice for this title, and the combo's mid-pack rank reflects that.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how performance scales with resolution. At 1080p Low, the average is 168 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 112.9 FPS, a reduction of 55.1 FPS (33%). At 4K Low, the average falls to 59.8 FPS, another 53.1 FPS drop (47% from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 108.2 FPS, meaning 4K delivers only 35.6% of the 1080p frame rate.

At High settings, the scaling is similar but with lower absolute values. 1080p High averages 114.1 FPS, 1440p High drops to 69.6 FPS (a 44.5 FPS or 39% reduction), and 4K High falls to 37 FPS (a 32.6 FPS or 47% reduction from 1440p). The 4K High result is 77.1 FPS lower than 1080p High, representing a 67.6% loss.

The pattern across all settings shows that the most significant FPS drop occurs between 1440p and 4K, rather than between 1080p and 1440p. For example, at Medium settings, 1080p yields 130.5 FPS, 1440p yields 83.4 FPS (a 47.1 FPS drop), and 4K yields 45.8 FPS (a 37.6 FPS drop). The percentage loss from 1440p to 4K is 45%, versus 36% from 1080p to 1440p. This indicates that the GPU is increasingly the limiting component as resolution rises, since the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K but the FPS does not drop by a proportional amount at every step.

Specifically, the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth appears to be a constraint at 4K, where the higher memory pressure reduces performance disproportionately. The CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions, as the frame rate becomes more dependent on the GPU's rasterization and memory throughput.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides exact figures for each resolution and settings combination.

1920x1080:

• Low: 168 FPS
• Medium: 130.5 FPS
• High: 114.1 FPS
• Ultra: 87.8 FPS

At 1080p, the range from Low to Ultra spans 80.2 FPS. The largest single drop is from Low to Medium (37.5 FPS), while the smallest is from Medium to High (16.4 FPS). The High to Ultra drop is 26.3 FPS. All presets exceed 60 FPS, making 1080p the most flexible resolution for this combo.

2560x1440:

• Low: 112.9 FPS
• Medium: 83.4 FPS
• High: 69.6 FPS
• Ultra: 54.3 FPS

At 1440p, the range is 58.6 FPS. The Low to Medium drop is 29.5 FPS, Medium to High is 13.8 FPS, and High to Ultra is 15.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, while High remains above it. The data shows that 1440p High is the highest preset that maintains a playable frame rate.

3840x2160:

• Low: 59.8 FPS
• Medium: 45.8 FPS
• High: 37 FPS
• Ultra: 31.5 FPS

At 4K, the range is 28.3 FPS. The Low to Medium drop is 14 FPS, Medium to High is 8.8 FPS, and High to Ultra is 5.5 FPS. Only the Low preset approaches 60 FPS, and even it falls slightly short. The diminishing differences between presets at 4K indicate that the GPU is saturated, and settings changes have less impact on performance than at lower resolutions.

Comparing across resolutions, the 1080p Low result of 168 FPS is the highest measured, while the 4K Ultra result of 31.5 FPS is the lowest. The ratio between these two extremes is 5.3x. The data confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p as a secondary option at reduced settings, and 4K playable only at minimal settings.