The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG built on an engine that scales predictably with GPU load, shows a clear performance hierarchy when paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The measured data reveals a system that is firmly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the CPU’s capabilities become more relevant. This analysis examines the resolution scaling, optimal settings, GPU-specific characteristics, and the combination’s standing among 1,656 tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 demonstrates a steep performance curve that is characteristic of a graphics-heavy title. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 167.7 FPS, but this drops to 110 FPS at 1440p and further to 57.9 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65.5% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at the Low preset, indicating that pixel throughput becomes the dominant constraint as resolution increases.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 114 FPS at 1080p to 72.5 FPS at 1440p, a 36.4% drop, and then to 40.4 FPS at 4K, which is a 64.6% reduction from 1080p. The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling: 88.4 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 33.4 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is particularly telling—it falls below the 40 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for playable action, suggesting the RTX 4060’s 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus are overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum detail.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is partially CPU-limited at lower settings. The jump from Low (167.7 FPS) to Medium (131.1 FPS) is 36.6 FPS, but the gap from Medium to High (114 FPS) is only 17.1 FPS. This compression of gains at higher settings suggests the Ryzen 5 5600’s six cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower graphical loads, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as settings increase. At 4K, the scaling is nearly linear across settings: Low at 57.9 FPS, Medium at 44.5 FPS, High at 40.4 FPS, and Ultra at 33.4 FPS. This linearity confirms that the RTX 4060 is the sole limiting factor at 4K, with the CPU’s role diminishing entirely.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear picture of which preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate. At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 114 FPS, which is 25.6% below Medium’s 131.1 FPS but still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The jump from High to Ultra costs 25.6 FPS (from 114 to 88.4), a significant penalty for what is typically a marginal visual improvement in this era of game. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, Low settings at 167.7 FPS are viable, but the visual sacrifice is substantial.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts. Medium settings produce 86.2 FPS, which is comfortably playable, while High drops to 72.5 FPS—still acceptable but approaching the edge of what some users consider optimal. Ultra at 57 FPS is borderline, as it dips below the 60 FPS target. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot at 1440p, offering a 19.3% performance headroom over High while maintaining reasonable visual quality. Low at 110 FPS is available for those prioritizing frame rate, but the gap between Low and Medium (23.8 FPS) is smaller than the gap between Medium and High (13.7 FPS), indicating diminishing returns at the higher end.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. Low settings top out at 57.9 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. Medium (44.5 FPS), High (40.4 FPS), and Ultra (33.4 FPS) all fall short of smooth gameplay standards. For 4K users, the only viable option is Low, and even then, the frame rate is marginal. The data strongly suggests that 1440p Medium or 1080p High are the optimal configurations for this hardware combination, depending on the user’s resolution preference.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s boost clock is rated at 2460 MHz, and its memory operates at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). These specifications are directly reflected in the measured performance. The 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but the 4K Ultra result of 33.4 FPS suggests that memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions.

The RTX 4060’s GPU benchmark scores provide context for its gaming performance. Its Passmark G3D score of 19,545 places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23,181. In the nearest rivals list, it sits within 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (average score 23,321, delta -0.6%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (average score 23,338, delta -0.7%). The data shows the RTX 4060 is slightly ahead of the Intel Arc B580 (average score 23,021, delta 0.7%) and the AMD Radeon 760M (average score 22,999, delta 0.8%). These narrow deltas indicate that the RTX 4060’s raw compute performance is competitive with its peers, but its 8 GB memory capacity and 128-bit bus constrain its performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are notable: it delivers 15.11 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 operations, with a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s. These figures translate to strong rasterization performance, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 167.7 FPS. However, the 4K results reveal that the GPU’s memory subsystem is the primary bottleneck, not its compute throughput. The 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient for the data demands of 4K textures and geometry, leading to the observed frame rate collapse.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 1,656 tested CPU-GPU combinations in The Technomancer, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 configuration ranks 945th. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking, which is consistent with the measured frame rates. The rank reflects the combination’s performance across all tested settings and resolutions, and the data indicates that while the combo is capable at 1080p, it struggles at 4K, dragging down its overall standing.

The CPU’s individual benchmark scores support this analysis. The Ryzen 5 5600 achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18,309 and a single-core score of 2,584, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 21,765 is closely matched by its nearest rivals: the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (average score 21,635, delta 0.6%) and the AMD EPYC 9554P (average score 21,899, delta -0.6%). The CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 21,541 and single-thread score of 3,256 indicate it is a solid mid-range processor that does not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions.

However, the combo’s 945th rank out of 1,656 demonstrates that the RTX 4060’s limitations at higher resolutions are the defining factor. The GPU’s 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with its average benchmark score of 23,181, shows it is a mid-tier card. When paired with a mid-tier CPU, the result is a system that performs well at 1080p but falls behind higher-end configurations at 1440p and 4K. The rank of 945 suggests that roughly 43% of tested combos perform worse, which is a reasonable outcome for this hardware pairing.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K in The Technomancer?

A: No. The highest 4K result is 57.9 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS target. Medium (44.5 FPS), High (40.4 FPS), and Ultra (33.4 FPS) all fall further short.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: Medium settings provide 86.2 FPS, which is the highest frame rate above the 60 FPS threshold among the tested presets. High (72.5 FPS) is also viable, while Ultra (57 FPS) dips below 60.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6600M in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23,181, which is 0.6% lower than the RX 6600M’s score of 23,321. This difference is within the margin of error.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck at 1080p with Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 167.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium (131.1 FPS) suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU adequately, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher settings.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 945th out of 1,656 tested CPU-GPU combinations in The Technomancer, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field.

Q: Does 4K Ultra provide a playable experience?

A: No. The 4K Ultra result is 33.4 FPS, which is well below playable standards. Even 4K High (40.4 FPS) and Medium (44.5 FPS) are marginal at best.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 167.7 FPS, Medium reaches 131.1 FPS, High achieves 114 FPS, and Ultra drops to 88.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 47.3% reduction in frame rate, but even the lowest 1080p result is comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance decreases predictably. Low settings yield 110 FPS, Medium provides 86.2 FPS, High reaches 72.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 57 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 13.7 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 15.5 FPS, indicating a consistent penalty for each settings tier.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060’s limitations become apparent. Low settings deliver 57.9 FPS, Medium drops to 44.5 FPS, High falls to 40.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 33.4 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K is 24.5 FPS, which is the largest absolute drop across all resolutions, confirming that the GPU’s memory bandwidth is the primary constraint at this resolution. The data across all presets and resolutions paints a complete picture: this combo is optimized for 1080p gaming, acceptable at 1440p with adjusted settings, and not recommended for 4K beyond the Lowest preset.