The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D pairing produces a striking contrast in The Technomancer: a modest six-core processor from the Zen 2 era driving one of the most powerful consumer GPUs available. The benchmark results show that this combination is playable across all settings, but the distribution of frame rates reveals exactly where the bottlenecks lie and how to get the smoothest experience. The data indicates that the RTX 5090 D is largely in control of performance, with the 4600G providing sufficient support to avoid severe frame pacing issues at most settings.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G brings six cores and twelve threads to the table, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. This is a Zen 2 architecture part built on TSMC's 7 nm process, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache and a dual-channel DDR4 memory interface. Benchmark results place this CPU in the 71st percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 17,507. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% faster), the Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.6% slower), showing that the 4600G sits in a tightly packed cluster of mid-range performers.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's influence is most visible when comparing frame rates at the same resolution across different quality presets. At 1080p, the jump from Low (191 FPS) to Ultra (150 FPS) represents a 21.5% drop, which is substantial but not catastrophic. The more telling comparison is at 4K, where the CPU's workload remains relatively constant while the GPU's burden increases dramatically. The fact that 4K Ultra still produces 66 FPS while 1080p Ultra produces 150 FPS suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, but the CPU is not entirely idle either.

The 4600G's single-thread performance, as measured by its 3DMark single-thread score of 726 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,919, is adequate for a 2016-era Action RPG. The game's engine appears to scale reasonably well with the six physical cores, as evidenced by the multi-threaded scores: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 13,593 and PassMark multi-thread at 15,992. These numbers indicate that the CPU can feed the RTX 5090 D with enough draw calls and game logic updates to maintain high frame rates, though not unlimited ones.

The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the 4600G is the limiting factor, as the frame rate caps out at 191 FPS despite the GPU's enormous headroom. This is consistent with the CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 2,653, which places it in the mid-range tier for single-core workloads. For players targeting 144Hz or 165Hz monitors at 1080p, this combination will deliver, but it will not exceed roughly 190 FPS in this title regardless of how much GPU power is available.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. Its Blackwell 2.0 architecture runs at a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The GPU's benchmark credentials are formidable: it ranks in the 92nd percentile against all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 77,712, and its PassMark G3D score is 44,065.

In The Technomancer, the RTX 5090 D's raw power is evident in the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p High, the card produces 164 FPS; at 1440p High, it drops to 142 FPS; and at 4K High, it falls to 85 FPS. This represents a 48% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is a significant but expected decline for a game that is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The 32 GB VRAM is far more than this game requires, but it ensures that no memory capacity issue will ever arise, even at 4K Ultra with maximum texture quality.

The GPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% slower), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (2.1% slower). These comparisons show that the RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score is not dramatically higher than some mid-range mobile GPUs, which is surprising given its specifications. However, in actual game performance, the 5090 D's advantage becomes clearer, as it maintains 66 FPS at 4K Ultra while those rivals would likely struggle to reach playable frame rates at that resolution.

The GPU's compute capabilities, measured by its PassMark GPU Compute score of 28,396 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 310,674, suggest that it handles the physics and particle effects in The Technomancer without breaking a sweat. The game's combat sequences and environmental effects do not appear to tax the 5090 D's 21,760 shading units or 680 tensor cores to their limits, as the frame rates are primarily governed by the CPU at lower resolutions and by the GPU's rasterization throughput at higher resolutions.

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

The measured frame rates across three resolutions provide a clear picture of system balance. At Medium settings, the progression is 173 FPS at 1080p, 150 FPS at 1440p, and 99 FPS at 4K. This represents a 42.8% drop from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is becoming increasingly stressed as resolution rises. At Low settings, the drop is less severe: 191 FPS at 1080p, 165 FPS at 1440p, and 129 FPS at 4K — a 32.5% reduction. This smaller drop at Low settings suggests that the CPU is more involved at these lower graphics loads, partially masking the GPU's scaling.

The High preset shows a similar pattern to Medium: 164 FPS at 1080p, 142 FPS at 1440p, and 85 FPS at 4K, a 48.2% decline. The Ultra preset, however, exhibits the steepest scaling: 150 FPS at 1080p, 120 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K — a 56% drop from the lowest to highest resolution. This steep decline at Ultra confirms that the RTX 5090 D is the limiting component at 4K, as the CPU's workload does not change with resolution.

The data reveals an interesting anomaly at 1440p Low: the frame rate of 165 FPS is only slightly above the 1080p Low figure of 191 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is becoming a bottleneck even at 1440p when graphics settings are minimal. At 1440p High, the 142 FPS figure is closer to the 1080p High result of 164 FPS, indicating that the GPU is starting to take over as the primary limiter. The crossover point appears to be between 1440p Low and 1440p Medium, where the GPU begins to dominate performance.

For players using a 4K display, the practical implication is that Ultra settings will deliver 66 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced combat. Dropping to High yields 85 FPS, a 28.8% improvement that is noticeably smoother. The Medium preset at 4K offers 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above typical 60 FPS targets. These numbers indicate that the GPU is not being fully utilized at 1080p, where the CPU holds it back, but at 4K the GPU's capabilities are the deciding factor.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the most balanced experience, delivering 150 FPS average with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS. This provides a wide safety margin above 60 FPS and even stays above 120 FPS in the worst-case scenario, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The minimum FPS of 128 indicates that the system never experiences severe frame drops, which is crucial for maintaining smooth gameplay during combat sequences.

At 4K, the High preset is the recommended choice, yielding 85 FPS average. This is a significant improvement over the Ultra preset's 66 FPS, and the visual difference between High and Ultra in a 2016 Action RPG is unlikely to justify the 28.8% frame rate penalty. Players with VRR displays can also consider the Medium preset at 4K, which produces 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS, ensuring that the frame rate never dips below the VRR range of most modern monitors.

The Low preset is not recommended for this combination, as it provides no meaningful benefit at 1080p (191 FPS vs. 173 FPS for Medium) while sacrificing visual quality. At 1440p Low, the 165 FPS result is only 10% higher than Medium's 150 FPS, which is not worth the graphical downgrade. At 4K Low, the 129 FPS figure is impressive but Medium's 99 FPS with a documented minimum of 84 FPS is a safer choice for consistency.

The Ultra preset at 1440p (120 FPS) is a viable option for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate, as it remains above 100 FPS. However, at 4K, Ultra's 66 FPS is borderline for a game that benefits from responsive controls, and the High preset's 85 FPS provides a better balance. The data suggests that this system is best utilized at 1440p or 4K with Medium-to-High settings, where the GPU's power is fully harnessed without being held back by the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 263rd out of 2,825 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 9.3% of all configurations. This is a strong ranking that reflects the GPU's dominance, despite the CPU being a relatively modest performer. The high rank is primarily attributable to the RTX 5090 D's ability to push high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, where the CPU's limitations are less pronounced.

The rank of 263 out of 2,825 means that 2,562 other combinations performed worse in this game, while 262 performed better. Given that the RTX 5090 D is one of the fastest consumer GPUs available, the 262 combinations ahead of this one likely feature faster CPUs such as recent Ryzen 7000/9000 series or Intel Core 14th-gen processors, which can better feed the GPU at 1080p and lower resolutions. The fact that this combo still ranks in the top 10% despite the CPU bottleneck at low resolutions confirms the GPU's raw power.

The data indicates that this ranking would improve significantly if the system were only tested at 4K, where the CPU's influence is minimal. At 1080p Low, the 191 FPS ceiling is likely set by the CPU, whereas at 4K Ultra, the 66 FPS is purely GPU-bound. Players who own this combination should focus on higher resolutions to maximize the value of the RTX 5090 D, as the 4600G cannot fully utilize the GPU at 1080p.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p Medium delivers 150 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS, making it the sweet spot. At 4K High, the system produces 85 FPS, which is also excellent. The CPU limits performance at 1080p, so higher resolutions better utilize the RTX 5090 D.

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

A: Yes, it produces 66 FPS at 4K Ultra. However, dropping to High settings increases the frame rate to 85 FPS, a 28.8% improvement, so High is recommended for smoother gameplay.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 191 FPS, which appears CPU-limited given the GPU's capabilities. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the primary factor, with frame rates scaling as expected with resolution.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 263rd out of 2,825 tested combos, placing it in the top 9.3%. The ranking is strong due to the GPU, but faster CPUs would improve performance at 1080p.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at the recommended settings?

A: At 1440p Medium, the minimum FPS is 128, and at 4K Medium, it is 84. These figures ensure consistent gameplay without severe drops.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM matter for The Technomancer?

A: The game does not require that much VRAM, but the 32 GB capacity ensures no memory-related stutter occurs at any resolution or setting. The GPU's bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s also helps with high-resolution textures.