The Technomancer

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing sits at rank 1376 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. That places it in the lower-middle portion of the overall distribution, roughly the 17th percentile of all tested systems. The data suggests this is a combo that can run the game, but it will not be pushing high refresh rates at demanding settings.

The CPU itself holds up well in broader synthetic benchmarks, landing in the 79th percentile against all CPUs with an average score of 20875. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i5-12500 scores 20897 (deltaPct -0.1), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE scores 20900 (deltaPct -0.1), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 scores 20845 (deltaPct 0.1). This means the processor is essentially on par with those alternatives in raw compute, with less than 0.2% separating all of them. The GPU, however, sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 16074, which is a more modest position. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600S at 15996 (deltaPct 0.5) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M at 16351 (deltaPct -1.7).

The gap between the CPU's strong percentile standing and the GPU's mid-pack placement explains the overall combo ranking. In a game like The Technomancer, the graphics card becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions and settings, which drags the combined rank down. The system is not a top-tier performer, but it is far from the bottom of the barrel. For a 1080p gamer willing to adjust settings, this remains a workable platform.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 brings 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock runs at 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz, and the memory operates at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These figures matter because The Technomancer's visual load scales heavily with resolution and preset. The 6 GB frame buffer is adequate for 1080p and 1440p in this title, but the Ultra preset at 4K pushes the card to its limits.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest by modern standards: it delivers 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s. The 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs handle the rendering workload, while 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present but largely irrelevant for a 2016 title that does not use ray tracing. The card is built on the Turing architecture at 12 nm, with a TDP of 160 W and a suggested PSU of 450 W.

In practice, the GPU's role is decisive. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 131.1 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 22.4 FPS. That spread of over 100 FPS is almost entirely attributable to the graphics card's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but as pixel count climbs, the RTX 2060 becomes the bottleneck. The 58th percentile GPU ranking aligns with this behavior: it is a competent mid-range card, not a high-end one.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 131.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 85.9 FPS, a reduction of about 34%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 47 FPS, which is roughly 45% lower than 1440p. The scaling is steep, indicating that the GPU is the limiting component even at the lowest settings.

The trend holds across all presets. At High settings, 1080p yields 84.6 FPS, 1440p drops to 54.2 FPS, and 4K falls to 29.6 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at High is about 65%, which is substantial. At Ultra, the numbers are 64.1 FPS at 1080p, 43.5 FPS at 1440p, and 22.4 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below playable thresholds for most users.

What this tells the builder is that the system is resolution-sensitive in a way that points squarely at the GPU. The CPU's strong synthetic scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 16429 and single-core of 2319) suggest it has enough compute to handle the game's logic at any resolution. The data shows the GPU saturating as pixel count increases. This is typical of a mid-range graphics card paired with a capable six-core processor. For smooth gameplay, staying at 1080p is the safe choice, with 1440p possible only at lower presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p: The best-case scenario for this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS is 131.1, which is smooth on any display. Medium drops to 100.6 FPS, still very playable. High settings yield 84.6 FPS, a good balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra is the weakest at 64.1 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal for high-refresh monitors.

1440p: This resolution tests the GPU more seriously. Low settings produce 85.9 FPS, which is fine. Medium falls to 64.6 FPS, still above the 60 FPS threshold. High drops to 54.2 FPS, which is playable but not consistently smooth. Ultra bottoms out at 43.5 FPS, which will feel stuttery in action scenes.

4K: The RTX 2060 struggles here. Low settings average 47 FPS, which is borderline. Medium drops to 34.5 FPS, High to 29.6 FPS, and Ultra to 22.4 FPS. None of these are comfortable for a game that involves combat, and the Ultra result is essentially unplayable. The 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K with high-quality textures.

The pattern across all resolution and settings combinations shows a consistent hierarchy: Low > Medium > High > Ultra at every resolution. The gaps between presets are larger at lower resolutions, suggesting that the CPU can handle the extra draw calls at 1080p but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution rises.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for most users is 1080p High, which delivers 84.6 FPS. This preset provides a good balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, staying well above the 60 FPS line. If you have a 144 Hz monitor, 1080p Medium at 100.6 FPS is the better choice, as it gives you headroom to stay near the refresh rate cap without dipping below 90 FPS.

For 1440p users, Medium at 64.6 FPS is the recommended starting point. It keeps the average above 60 FPS while offering better image clarity than 1080p. Dropping to Low at 1440p (85.9 FPS) is an option if you prioritize frame rate over visual detail, but the quality loss is noticeable. Avoid Ultra at 1440p unless you can tolerate sub-45 FPS gameplay.

At 4K, the data suggests avoiding this resolution entirely unless you are willing to run Low settings at 47 FPS. Even then, the experience is marginal. Medium at 4K (34.5 FPS) and above is not recommended for any action-oriented play. The practical takeaway: this combo is a 1080p machine, with 1440p possible at reduced presets. The RTX 2060 does not have enough memory bandwidth or shading power for 4K in this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 1080p. Low settings hit 131.1 FPS, Medium 100.6 FPS, and High 84.6 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (85.9 FPS) and Medium (64.6 FPS) exceed 60 FPS. At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the best is Low at 47 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for a 144 Hz monitor?

A: 1080p Medium at 100.6 FPS is the strongest option, leaving room to stay near 144 Hz in less demanding scenes. 1080p Low at 131.1 FPS is closer to the refresh cap but with reduced visual quality.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU scores in the 79th percentile overall, while the GPU is in the 58th. FPS drops sharply from 1080p to 4K across all presets, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074. The AMD Radeon RX 7600S scores 15996 (0.5% higher), while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Pro 5700 both score 16351 (1.7% higher). The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15786 (1.8% lower). The differences are small, meaning these cards perform within a few percent of each other.

Q: Is 6 GB of VRAM enough for The Technomancer?

A: Yes, at 1080p and 1440p. The game runs at 84.6 FPS at 1080p High and 54.2 FPS at 1440p High. At 4K, the 6 GB frame buffer and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for playable frame rates, with Ultra at 22.4 FPS.

Q: What is the worst-case performance scenario?

A: 4K Ultra at 22.4 FPS. This is below any playable threshold. Even 4K Medium at 34.5 FPS and 4K High at 29.6 FPS are not recommended. The system is not designed for 4K gaming in this title.