The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that clearly separates the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination from the pack. The benchmark data shows this pairing ranks 2336 out of 2825 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of systems tested for this title. This rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's age and the game's optimization, with the CPU providing ample headroom that the graphics card cannot fully utilize at higher resolutions.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread 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. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s provide a solid foundation for gaming workloads. The processor's PassMark scores reinforce its capability: a single-thread score of 2872 and a multithread score of 19236 indicate strong per-core performance, which is often more critical for gaming than raw core counts.

In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU's role appears to be a supporting one, as the data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck. This is evident when observing the FPS scaling across different settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves an average of 117 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to produce a high output. However, as the resolution increases, the average FPS drops significantly, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. For instance, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 21, a stark contrast to the 1080p Low result. The CPU's performance is likely sufficient to handle the game's physics and AI calculations, as the frame rate drops are more consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card's pixel and texture processing capabilities are maxed out.

The Ryzen 5 5600F sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a strong performer relative to other processors. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a deltaPct of 0 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D with a deltaPct of -0.2, show that its average benchmark score of 36945 is essentially on par with these modern counterparts. This suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this particular game, as its processing power is more than adequate to support the GTX 1070. The data from the measured FPS shows that even at 1080p Medium, the average is 90 FPS, and the minimum is 76 FPS, which implies the CPU is maintaining a consistent frame pacing without causing stutters or severe drops.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the clear limiting component in this pairing. It features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1506 MHz, with a boost clock of 1683 MHz, and its memory operates at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective). The card is built on the Pascal architecture with a 16 nm process, containing 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its compute capabilities include a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s, with an FP32 throughput of 6.463 TFLOPS.

The GTX 1070's age is evident in its benchmark results. It holds a percentile rank of 47 among all GPUs, placing it in the middle of the pack. Its PassMark G3D score is 13498, while its DirectX 12 score is a low 48, suggesting that the card struggles with modern API overhead. This is directly reflected in The Technomancer's performance. At 4K High, the average FPS is just 27, which is unplayable for most users. Dropping to 4K Low only raises the average to 42 FPS, still below the 60 FPS target. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM may be sufficient for this title, but the sheer processing power required to render at 4K is beyond its capabilities.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD FirePro W5000 with a deltaPct of -0.2 and the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M with a deltaPct of -0.5, showing that it performs similarly to these professional and mobile-grade parts. This is a far cry from its original positioning as a high-end consumer card. The data indicates that the GTX 1070 is best suited for 1080p gaming in this title, where it can achieve an average of 77 FPS on High settings and 60 FPS on Ultra. Pushing to 1440p results in a playable but less fluid experience, with High settings averaging 50 FPS and Ultra dropping to 39 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 2336 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the bottom 20% of all tested systems, which is a poor showing for a CPU that is otherwise in the 85th percentile. The discrepancy between the CPU's high ranking and the combo's low ranking underscores the extent to which the GTX 1070 drags down the overall performance. The data suggests that this system is not well-suited for achieving high frame rates at modern resolutions, with the GPU being the primary constraint.

To contextualize this rank, the combo's performance is heavily dependent on the settings and resolution. At 1080p, the pairing can deliver a playable experience, with an average of 77 FPS on High and 60 FPS on Ultra. However, the rank indicates that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs can do better, likely due to more modern graphics cards. The GTX 1070's 47th percentile GPU rank, combined with the CPU's 85th percentile rank, results in a system that is unbalanced for this game. The CPU has untapped potential, but the GPU cannot translate that into higher frame rates, particularly at 1440p and 4K where the average FPS falls below 60.

The combo's rank of 2336 out of 2825 also implies that a significant number of other tested systems, likely those with newer or more powerful GPUs, outperform this pairing. The data does not provide specific rival combo names, but the GPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD FirePro W5000 and NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, have average scores that are within 0.7% of the GTX 1070. This suggests that the GTX 1070 is not a capable performer by modern standards, and the overall combo rank reflects this. For a game like The Technomancer, which appears to be graphically demanding, this pairing is best suited for lower resolutions and settings.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings, yielding 12 distinct data points. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: on Low settings, the average FPS is 117, with no minimum or maximum recorded; on Medium, the average is 90 FPS, with a minimum of 76 and a maximum of 103; on High, the average is 77 FPS; and on Ultra, the average is 60 FPS. These numbers show a clear progression where each step up in settings reduces the average FPS by roughly 15-27 frames, indicating a smooth scalability curve at this resolution. The 1080p results are the only ones where the combo achieves an average of 60 FPS or higher on all settings, making it the only resolution suitable for a locked 60 FPS experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. On Low, the average is 76 FPS, which is a 35% decrease from the 1080p Low result. On Medium, the average falls to 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 67. High settings yield an average of 50 FPS, and Ultra drops to 39 FPS. At this resolution, the combo cannot maintain a consistent 60 FPS on Medium or higher, with only the Low setting exceeding that threshold. The data indicates that 1440p is a compromise resolution for this hardware, requiring users to sacrifice visual quality to achieve playable frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the performance is largely subpar. On Low, the average is 42 FPS; on Medium, the average is 32 FPS, with a minimum of 27 and a maximum of 37; on High, the average is 27 FPS; and on Ultra, the average is 21 FPS. None of these settings achieve the 60 FPS target, and even the Low setting fails to reach 45 FPS. The 4K results clearly demonstrate that the GTX 1070 is not equipped to handle this resolution in The Technomancer, as the average FPS is consistently below playable standards. The minimum FPS of 27 on Medium also indicates potential stuttering, which would further degrade the experience.

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

The scaling of FPS from 1080p to 4K provides clear evidence of a GPU-bound system. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 77 at 1080p to 50 at 1440p, and then to 27 at 4K. This represents a 35% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 65% drop from 1440p to 4K. The percentage decrease is not linear, which is typical for a GPU that is struggling with the pixel count. At Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 60 at 1080p to 39 at 1440p and then to 21 at 4K, a 35% and 46% drop respectively. These patterns indicate that the GPU's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, as the workload scales with the number of pixels.

The data shows that the FPS drop is more pronounced when moving from 1440p to 4K than from 1080p to 1440p. For example, on Low settings, the average FPS is 117 at 1080p, 76 at 1440p (a 35% drop), and 42 at 4K (a 45% drop). This suggests that the GTX 1070's 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 107.7 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for the 4K resolution, causing a severe performance cliff. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across resolutions, or at least a smaller drop at higher settings. However, the consistent and significant FPS drops at every resolution and settings level point directly to the GPU as the limiting component.

The conclusion from the resolution scaling is that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has ample headroom, and the GTX 1070 is holding back the system. At 1080p, the CPU can push the GPU to its maximum, but as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the CPU's faster processing speed cannot compensate. This is a classic sign of a system where a CPU upgrade would not improve gaming performance in this title, but a GPU upgrade would yield substantial gains. The data confirms that for The Technomancer, the GTX 1070 is the primary constraint on performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings to play The Technomancer with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all settings achieve an average of 60 FPS or higher. On Low, the average is 117 FPS, on Medium it is 90 FPS, on High it is 77 FPS, and on Ultra it is 60 FPS. For a smooth experience, 1080p with High or Ultra settings is recommended, as both stay at or above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p and 4K resolutions?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo achieves an average of 76 FPS on Low, 59 FPS on Medium, 50 FPS on High, and 39 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 42 on Low, 32 on Medium, 27 on High, and 21 on Ultra. Neither 1440p nor 4K can sustain 60 FPS on higher settings, and 4K is not recommended for playable performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system for The Technomancer?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU, AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, has a PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236, ranking in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, ranks in the 47th percentile. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are substantial, showing that the GPU's processing capabilities are the limiting factor.

Q: What is the performance of the GTX 1070 compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9780. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro W5000 with a deltaPct of -0.2, the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M with a deltaPct of -0.5, the NVIDIA Tesla M10 with a deltaPct of 0.6, and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 with a deltaPct of 0.7. These deltas show that the GTX 1070 performs nearly identically to these professional and older parts.

Q: What are the CPU's nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a deltaPct of 0, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D with a deltaPct of -0.2, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 with a deltaPct of -0.4, and the Intel Core i9-12900T with a deltaPct of -0.5. This shows the CPU is performing on par with these other processors.

Q: Does the combo rank well compared to other tested systems?

A: No, the combo ranks 2336 out of 2825 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places it in the lower 20% of all systems. This low rank is primarily due to the GTX 1070's limited performance, as the CPU is a high-ranking component, suggesting the GPU is the main reason for the poor overall ranking.