The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting case for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT pairing. The benchmark data reveals a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but begins to show its limitations as pixel count climbs, with the GPU emerging as the primary bottleneck in the most demanding scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern as resolution increases, but the rate of decline tells a compelling story about system balance. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 117.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 77 FPS, a reduction of roughly 35%. The jump to 4K further reduces performance to 40.7 FPS, which is another 47% decline from the 1440p figure. This steepening curve is the signature of a GPU-bound system; the CPU’s work per frame remains relatively constant, while the GPU’s fill-rate and memory bandwidth demands skyrocket.

The data implies that at 1080p, the system is not fully GPU-limited. The gap between Low (179.5 FPS) and Ultra (92.9 FPS) at 1080p is massive, suggesting the GPU has headroom to spare when the game’s visual load is light. However, the 4K results paint a different picture. At 4K, the spread between Low (62.9 FPS) and Ultra (32.6 FPS) is much tighter in relative terms, but the absolute numbers are low enough that the GPU is clearly the limiting component. The 4K High result of 40.7 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this combination is not suited for high-refresh 4K gaming in The Technomancer.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309 and a single-core score of 2584, suggest it can handle the game’s logic and draw calls without becoming a major constraint at lower resolutions. The processor’s percentile rank of 79 vs all CPUs confirms it is a solid mid-range performer. The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in most tested scenarios.

This is most evident when looking at the 1080p Low setting, where the system hits 179.5 FPS. To achieve such a high frame rate, the CPU must be able to feed the GPU with enough data. If the CPU were weak, the FPS would plateau regardless of the GPU’s potential. The fact that we see such a wide range of scores at 1080p (from 92.9 to 179.5) indicates the CPU is capable of pushing the frame rate high, but the GPU’s performance scales with the settings. The 4K results further confirm this; the CPU’s role diminishes as the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the FPS drops to the 30-60 range where a 6-core/12-thread processor is rarely a bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1440p gaming, the High preset appears to be the sweet spot. It delivers 77 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, and represents a significant visual upgrade over the Medium preset’s 91.9 FPS. The jump from Medium to High costs roughly 15 FPS but likely provides a substantial improvement in visual fidelity. Pushing to Ultra at 1440p drops the frame rate to 58.8 FPS, which is just below the ideal 60 FPS mark, making High the more sensible choice for smooth gameplay.

At 1080p, the data suggests that High or Ultra are viable options. High provides 117.6 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultra still delivers 92.9 FPS, which is also very smooth. The Low preset at 1080p (179.5 FPS) is only useful for competitive play where maximum FPS is prioritized over visual quality. For 4K, the situation is more challenging. The Low preset is the only one that manages to exceed 60 FPS, hitting 62.9 FPS. Using Medium at 4K drops to 50.5 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The High and Ultra presets at 4K (40.7 and 32.6 FPS respectively) are best avoided unless you are willing to accept a sub-60 FPS experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600 and the RX 6750 XT ranks 807th out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the database, which is a reasonable outcome for this pairing. The data implies that while this is not a top-tier setup for this specific title, it is far from a weak one. The rank reflects a system that can handle the game well at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at the extreme high end.

The GPU’s individual standing is interesting. The RX 6750 XT has a percentile rank of 79 vs all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which has a higher average benchmark score but a deltaPct of -1.3, meaning the RX 6750 XT is about 1.3% behind it in the average benchmark. This is a small margin. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11700F, which has a deltaPct of -0.9, indicating the Ryzen 5 5600 is about 0.9% ahead. The combo’s rank of 807 out of 1656 suggests that the sum of these parts is competitive, but not overwhelmingly so, within the broader landscape of tested hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only with significant compromises. The benchmark data shows that the Low preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 62.9 FPS. However, the Medium preset drops to 50.5 FPS, and the High preset falls to 40.7 FPS, making Low the only viable preset for a consistently smooth 4K experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a high refresh rate?

A: The 1080p resolution is the clear winner for high refresh rates. The High preset at 1920x1080 delivers 117.6 FPS, and the Medium preset hits 140.8 FPS. Even the Ultra preset at 1080p maintains a smooth 92.9 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 6750 XT compare to a high-end card like the RTX 3080 in general benchmarks?

A: The data shows that the RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 35327, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has an average score of 35787. This gives a deltaPct of -1.3, meaning the RX 6750 XT is approximately 1.3% slower in that specific aggregate benchmark.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck for the RX 6750 XT in this game?

A: The data suggests it is not a significant bottleneck at most settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 179.5 FPS, demonstrating the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU. The performance drop at 4K is primarily due to the GPU’s workload, not CPU limitations.

Q: What is the FPS difference between the Low and High presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 117.4 FPS, while the High preset yields 77 FPS. This represents a performance cost of 40.4 FPS for the increase in visual quality.

Q: Does the system have enough VRAM for this game?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The measured data does not show any VRAM-related performance anomalies, indicating that the available memory is sufficient for the tested settings and resolutions in The Technomancer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact average frame rates recorded for each resolution and settings combination.

• 3840x2160: Low 62.9 FPS, Medium 50.5 FPS, High 40.7 FPS, Ultra 32.6 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Low 117.4 FPS, Medium 91.9 FPS, High 77 FPS, Ultra 58.8 FPS.
• 1920x1080: Low 179.5 FPS, Medium 140.8 FPS, High 117.6 FPS, Ultra 92.9 FPS.

These numbers highlight the scaling efficiency of the RDNA 2.0 architecture. For instance, moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings reduces performance by 40.6 FPS, a 34.5% drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings reduces performance by 36.3 FPS, a 47.1% drop. The frame rate loss is not linear, confirming the GPU’s growing dominance as the resolution increases.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the defining component in this system’s gaming performance. It features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its boost clock is rated at 2600 MHz, and it has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU’s architecture is RDNA 2.0, built on a 7 nm process. Its average benchmark score is 35327, placing it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU’s role is most apparent in the 4K benchmarks. The 4K Ultra result of 32.6 FPS is a clear indication that the card is being pushed to its limits. The pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s are simply not enough to handle the extreme workload of 3840x2160 with maximum settings. This is a game that demands high fill rates, and the RX 6750 XT’s performance drops accordingly. The card’s FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS is adequate for this title, but the memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data points to the GPU as the definitive bottleneck at 4K and the primary driver of performance variation across all settings, while the CPU provides enough headroom to let the GPU flex its muscles at 1080p and 1440p.