The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions in The Technomancer, with the data indicating that the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, settings scaling, and the specific roles of both the CPU and GPU in shaping the experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable but significant drop in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 111 FPS at 1080p to 72 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 40 FPS at 4K. This represents a reduction of 35% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44% drop from 1440p to 4K, illustrating the escalating demand on the rendering pipeline.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 169 at 1080p, to 110 at 1440p, and down to 61 at 4K. Similarly, Medium settings produce 130 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, shows 86 FPS at 1080p, 56 FPS at 1440p, and a playable 31 FPS at 4K.

This scaling behavior strongly indicates that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s, are likely being saturated as the pixel count increases. The CPU’s role appears to diminish at higher resolutions, as the frame rate differences between presets shrink when moving from 1080p to 4K, suggesting that the GPU’s compute and memory throughput are the bottlenecks.

At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 83 FPS (169 vs 86), which is substantial. At 4K, this gap narrows to 30 FPS (61 vs 31). This trend confirms that at lower resolutions, the CPU can feed the GPU more frames, but at 4K, the GPU is unable to maintain the same level of output regardless of the preset, making the resolution the dominant factor in performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the target resolution and the user’s preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, all presets provide playable frame rates, but the data suggests that High settings offer the best balance. The average of 111 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the jump to Ultra only yields 86 FPS, which is still smooth but requires a trade-off in visual quality for a marginal increase in fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 85 FPS is the recommended starting point. It maintains a high refresh rate experience while providing a significant improvement over Low settings, which hit 110 FPS but likely sacrifice too much detail. High settings at 72 FPS are also viable, though the drop to 40 FPS at 4K from the same preset shows the limits of the GPU at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the data points to Low settings as the only option for a consistently smooth experience, with an average of 61 FPS. Medium settings at 47 FPS might be acceptable for some, but the minimum FPS of 40 recorded for that preset suggests potential stutter in demanding scenes. Ultra settings at 31 FPS are not recommended for a playable experience, and High settings at 40 FPS are borderline. For 4K gaming, the user must accept either Low settings for fluidity or Medium settings for a visually richer but potentially less stable frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and RTX 4060 combo at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 86 FPS.

Q: How does performance scale from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 111 at 1920x1080 to 72 at 2560x1440, and then to 40 at 3840x2160, indicating a 64% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 capable of 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves an average of 61 FPS. Medium settings average 47 FPS, while High and Ultra average 40 and 31 FPS respectively, so 4K is only playable at lower settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for Medium settings at 1440p?

A: For the 2560x1440 resolution with Medium settings, the measured minimum FPS is 72, with an average of 85 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: The combo is ranked 1497 out of 2825 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the pack for this game.

Q: What is the boost clock of the CPU and the base clock of the GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has a base clock of 1830 MHz.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 delivers strong performance across all presets. The Low setting achieves an average of 169 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this resolution. Medium settings average 130 FPS, with a minimum of 110 FPS and a maximum of 149 FPS. High settings produce a solid 111 FPS average, while Ultra settings, despite being the most demanding, still manage an average of 86 FPS. These numbers indicate that the CPU and GPU combo is well-balanced for 1080p gaming, with no significant bottlenecks at any preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down accordingly. Low settings average 110 FPS, providing a smooth high-refresh experience. Medium settings average 85 FPS, with the minimum FPS recorded at 72 and maximum at 97. High settings deliver 72 FPS on average, which is still a playable frame rate for most users. Ultra settings drop to an average of 56 FPS, which is the first preset to fall below the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution. The data shows that 1440p Ultra is playable but may not sustain a consistently high frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become apparent. Low settings average 61 FPS, making it the only preset that consistently hits the 60 FPS mark. Medium settings average 47 FPS, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS, indicating some variance in performance. High settings average 40 FPS, while Ultra settings average only 31 FPS. The measured data for 4K shows a clear progression of frame rate loss as settings increase, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 30 FPS. This suggests that for 4K, users must prioritize either frame rate or visual fidelity, as the GPU cannot provide both.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds a rank of 1497 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it slightly above the median of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a mid-range performer for this specific title. The percentile ranking of the GPU is 61, meaning it performs better than 61% of all GPUs in the database, while the CPU’s percentile is 85, showing it outperforms 85% of all CPUs.

The CPU’s strong relative standing is supported by its average benchmark score of 37018, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. For instance, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average score of 36945, a delta of 0.2%, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, a delta of -0.2%. This indicates that the 5500X3D is on par with these competitors, with minimal performance differences. The GPU, with an average benchmark score of 17639, is similarly matched with its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17666 and the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588.

Given the combo’s rank in the middle of the pack, it is clear that while the CPU is a high-performer, the GPU holds back the overall potential in The Technomancer. The rank of 1497 out of 2825 suggests that many other combinations, likely with more powerful GPUs, achieve higher frame rates. The data indicates that the CPU could support a faster GPU, as its benchmark scores are competitive with higher-tier processors, but the RTX 4060’s mid-range positioning limits the final result.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 Vermeer architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This large cache is a key feature for gaming performance, as it can store more frequently accessed data, reducing latency and improving frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

In The Technomancer, the CPU’s performance is likely sufficient to keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions. The benchmark data shows that at 1080p, the combo can achieve up to 169 FPS on Low settings, which suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution. The CPU’s single-thread score of 2941 and multi-thread score of 20363 from PassMark indicate solid performance, which is further supported by its high percentile ranking of 85.

However, as resolution increases, the CPU’s role diminishes. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are primarily driven by the GPU’s rendering capabilities, not the CPU’s processing power. The data supports this, as the frame rate differences between presets shrink at higher resolutions, indicating that the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU’s 12 threads and 6 cores are more than adequate for a game from 2016, and the data suggests that the processor is not holding back the system in any measurable way.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a mid-range GPU based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring the AD107 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU has 3072 shading units and a FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS, which are moderate figures for its class.

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s performance is the defining factor for the combo’s results, particularly at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates, with even Low settings averaging only 61 FPS. This is likely due to the memory bandwidth limitation, as the 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth may not be sufficient for the high pixel throughput required at 3840x2160. The GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM could also be a factor, though the game’s age suggests it may not be VRAM-heavy.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reflect its mid-range status. Its PassMark G3D score is 19545, and its average benchmark score is 17639, which places it near the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon 780M, show a delta of 0.3%, indicating that the RTX 4060 is closely matched with other mid-range options. In this game, the GPU’s performance at 1440p is more respectable, with High settings averaging 72 FPS, but the data clearly shows that the RTX 4060 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant settings reductions.