The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is consistently GPU-bound, with the processor providing ample headroom even at lower graphical presets. The data shows a clear hierarchy where the graphics card is the definitive bottleneck, particularly as resolution increases, making the choice of settings crucial for achieving a playable experience.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, built on TSMC's 7 nm process node. The CPU's substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining feature, likely mitigating memory latency in game engines that rely on frequent data access. The processor supports DDR4 memory on the AMD Socket AM4 platform, with a dual-channel memory bus delivering 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS scores across all settings and resolutions show a pattern typical of a GPU-limited scenario. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 68 FPS, which is the highest recorded average. If the CPU were the primary constraint, we would expect to see frame rates plateau at a similar level regardless of resolution or graphics settings. Instead, the data shows a steady decline in FPS as resolution and settings increase, indicating the graphics card is reaching its limits.

The CPU's single-threaded performance, as indicated by a Passmark single-thread score of 2941, is more than adequate for a game from 2016. Its multithreaded score of 20363 and an average benchmark score of 37018 place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. This suggests that even in scenes with heavy physics or AI calculations, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is unlikely to become the limiting factor. The processor's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Core Ultra 5 225, have nearly identical average scores with delta percentages of just 0.2, reinforcing that the CPU is a strong, mid-range performer that will not hold back the RX 570 in this title.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo to achieve a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: The data shows that only the 1920x1080 Low preset reaches an average of 68 FPS, which is above 60 FPS. The 1080p Medium preset falls to 53 FPS, so achieving a consistent 60 FPS requires the lowest settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the GPU's performance at 4K Ultra compare to its performance at 1080p Low?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 manages an average of 13 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra, which is a dramatic drop from the 68 FPS average at 1920x1080 Low. This represents a performance reduction of approximately 81% when moving to the highest resolution and settings.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D a bottleneck for the AMD Radeon RX 570 in this game?

A: No, the benchmark results indicate the system is heavily GPU-bound. For instance, at 1080p, the average FPS scales from 35 at Ultra to 68 at Low, a clear sign that the graphics card is the primary constraint, not the processor.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between the Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers an average of 34 FPS, while the High preset delivers an average of 29 FPS. This shows a 5 FPS difference, suggesting that the visual upgrade to High comes at a modest performance cost.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon RX 570 have enough video memory for The Technomancer at 1080p?

A: The GPU has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. Since the game runs at an average of 45 FPS on High settings at 1080p without reported issues in the data, the memory capacity appears sufficient for this game at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's Passmark score compare to its closest rival, and what does that mean for gaming?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F's score of 36945, a delta of just 0.2%. This indicates they are virtually equivalent in processing power, meaning their gaming performance should be very similar when paired with the same GPU.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a stark and consistent decline as resolution increases, a classic indicator of a GPU-bound system. At the Low settings preset, the average frame rate drops from 68 FPS at 1920x1080 to 45 FPS at 2560x1440, and further down to 25 FPS at 3840x2160. This scaling is not linear; the jump from 1440p to 4K incurs a massive 44% performance penalty, while the jump from 1080p to 1440p incurs a 34% penalty. The increase in pixel count is the primary driver of this decline, as the RX 570's fill rate and shading units are overwhelmed by the higher demand.

The pattern is mirrored at the High settings. The average FPS falls from 45 at 1080p to 29 at 1440p, and finally to a nearly unplayable 16 FPS at 4K. The difference between Low and High presets at the same resolution remains relatively consistent, showing that the GPU is the limiting factor regardless of the graphics load. If the CPU were the bottleneck, increasing the resolution would have little to no impact on FPS, as the processor's workload would remain the same. The data clearly shows that the rendering resolution is the primary constraint, confirming that the AMD Radeon RX 570 is the component that determines playability in The Technomancer.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The benchmark data provides a complete matrix of average FPS across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance. The Low preset averages 68 FPS, providing a smooth experience. Moving up, the Medium preset averages 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 and a maximum of 60 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 45 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 35 FPS. This shows a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the performance becomes more constrained. The Low preset averages 45 FPS, which is still playable. The Medium preset averages 34 FPS, with a minimum of 29 and a maximum of 40 FPS. The High preset averages 29 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 23 FPS. The step from Medium to High is a 5 FPS drop, while the step from High to Ultra is a 6 FPS drop, indicating diminishing returns at the higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 25 FPS, which is a significant drop from 45 FPS at 1440p. The Medium preset averages 19 FPS, with a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 22 FPS. The High preset averages just 16 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 13 FPS. These results show that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this hardware combination in The Technomancer, as even the lowest settings fail to reach 30 FPS.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is built on the Polaris 20 chip, using the GCN 4.0 architecture on a 14 nm process. It features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz. It is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The card's compute power is rated at 5.095 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's performance is the defining factor. The 4 GB of VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gameplay, as the system does not appear to run out of memory based on the measured FPS. However, at 4K, the combination of higher pixel count and larger texture data likely exceeds the memory capacity or bandwidth, contributing to the extremely low frame rates. The card's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is also a limiting factor at higher resolutions, where the GPU must fetch data for a much larger frame buffer. The GPU's average benchmark score of 28766 places it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 470, has a nearly identical average score with a delta of -0.8%, confirming its mid-range positioning.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. For a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only option, delivering an average of 68 FPS. However, for a more balanced experience that maintains playability, the Medium preset at 1080p is a strong choice, averaging 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS. This provides a significant visual upgrade over Low while keeping frame rates above the 30 FPS playability threshold, and even above the 45 FPS mark for most of the time.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the most reasonable choice, averaging 34 FPS with a minimum of 29 FPS. This is playable, though not ideal for fast-paced action. The Low preset at 1440p offers a higher average of 45 FPS, which is smoother, but at a cost to visual quality. The High and Ultra presets at this resolution fall below 30 FPS on average, making them less desirable. At 3840x2160, none of the presets achieve a playable frame rate, with the Low preset averaging only 25 FPS. Therefore, 4K resolution should be avoided entirely with this hardware.

In summary, for the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is recommended. If a higher resolution is preferred, the Low preset at 2560x1440 offers a superior frame rate of 45 FPS, but the Medium preset at 1440p is a better visual compromise at 34 FPS. The data indicates that the RX 570 is best utilized at 1080p, where it can handle higher settings, or at 1440p with lower settings to maintain a smoother frame rate.