The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting test for modern hardware due to its age and engine characteristics. This analysis examines the performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, based on measured frame rate data. The combination ranks 574th out of 2825 tested combos, placing it in the top 20% of systems evaluated for this title. The data reveals a configuration that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the processor providing ample headroom for the graphics card to operate at its full potential.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combination shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 163 FPS at 1080p to 107 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of approximately 34%. Moving further to 4K, the average falls to 59 FPS, which is only 36% of the 1080p performance. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling significantly with pixel count, a characteristic typical of GPU-bound scenarios.

The pattern persists across all settings presets. At Medium settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p sees a drop from 183 FPS to 125 FPS, and then to 69 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows a similar trajectory, moving from 127 FPS at 1080p down to 83 FPS at 1440p and finally to 46 FPS at 4K. The Low preset is the only outlier in terms of absolute numbers, maintaining 202 FPS at 1080p, 162 FPS at 1440p, and 89 FPS at 4K. The consistent proportional decline across all presets strongly suggests that the limiting component is the GPU, as the CPU's workload does not scale with resolution in the same manner.

The frame rate behavior at 4K is particularly telling. At the High preset, the average of 59 FPS is just below the threshold for smooth 60Hz gameplay. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 46 FPS, which is noticeably less fluid. The fact that the GPU is the bottleneck is further supported by the diminishing returns seen when lowering settings at 4K; even at Low settings, the card only reaches 89 FPS, whereas at 1080p it exceeds 200 FPS. This indicates that at 4K, the sheer number of pixels being processed is the primary constraint, and the GPU's compute and memory throughput are being fully utilized.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing for The Technomancer. The data shows that the GPU's performance ceiling is the primary factor determining frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. The card features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's demands at all tested settings, as the frame rate scaling remains consistent without any signs of a memory capacity or bandwidth cliff.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 2325 MHz and a boost of 2512 MHz, are relatively high. The benchmark results show that the card is capable of substantial throughput, as evidenced by its Passmark G3D score of 29137. However, the game is an older title, and the data suggests that the GPU is not being limited by its raw shading or texturing capabilities in a way that would cause a plateau. Instead, the performance curve aligns with what would be expected from a modern card being constrained by the game's rendering pipeline at high pixel counts.

The RTX 5070's architecture, Blackwell 2.0, is built on a 5 nm process and contains 31,100 million transistors. The card's FP32 compute is rated at 30.87 TFLOPS, which is more than sufficient for this game. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, as lowering settings from High to Medium only yields a 10 FPS improvement (59 to 69 FPS), and dropping to Low provides a 30 FPS improvement (to 89 FPS). This non-linear scaling suggests that the GPU is struggling with the overall workload at 4K, not just a specific feature that can be disabled.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combination depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, all presets deliver excellent performance, with the Ultra preset averaging 127 FPS and the Low preset reaching 202 FPS. The High preset at 163 FPS provides a strong balance for users with high refresh rate monitors, while the Medium preset at 183 FPS is also a viable option for maximizing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 107 FPS, which is excellent for a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 125 FPS is arguably the best choice for competitive play or high refresh rate displays, as it offers a significant frame rate boost over High while maintaining visual quality. The Ultra preset at 83 FPS is still playable but represents a trade-off for higher visual fidelity. The Low preset at 162 FPS is available for those seeking maximum performance, though it sacrifices visual detail.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents the most challenging scenario. The High preset averages 59 FPS, which is borderline for a 60Hz display. For a more stable experience, the Medium preset at 69 FPS is recommended, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and the data shows a minimum of 58 FPS in this configuration. The Ultra preset at 46 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay, as it dips below the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 89 FPS is an option for those who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, but the Medium preset offers a better balance between image quality and performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in The Technomancer?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 107 FPS at High settings and 125 FPS at Medium settings, which provides a smooth experience without the heavy performance cost seen at 4K.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K with Medium settings, the average FPS is 69, with a minimum of 58 FPS. High settings average 59 FPS. To achieve a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS, the Medium preset is the recommended choice at this resolution.

Q: How does the Ultra preset affect performance compared to High?

A: Selecting Ultra over High results in a significant performance drop. At 1080p, the average FPS falls from 163 to 127. At 1440p, it drops from 107 to 83. At 4K, it falls from 59 to 46 FPS. The trade-off is a frame rate reduction of roughly 20-25% across all resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. This is evident from the resolution scaling analysis, where frame rates drop proportionally with increasing pixel counts, a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload. The CPU has enough headroom to support the GPU at all tested settings.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded in the data?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 46 FPS, which occurs at 4K resolution with the Ultra preset. The lowest minimum frame rate recorded is 58 FPS, which occurs at 4K resolution with the Medium preset.

Q: How does this combo rank against other systems?

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 574th out of 2825 tested combos for The Technomancer, placing it in the upper percentile of all tested systems.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 574th out of 2825 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the system in the top 20.3% of all tested configurations, indicating a strong overall performance level. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, with the RTX 5070 providing the majority of the gaming performance.

Looking at the individual components, the CPU's Passmark average benchmark score is 36945, which puts it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with an average score of 36938 (a 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D with a score of 37018 (a -0.2% delta). This shows the 5600F is well-matched with contemporary processors. The GPU's Passmark average benchmark score is 40377, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with a score of 40318 (a 0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 with a score of 40063 (a 0.8% delta). The high rank of the combo suggests that this pairing is well-balanced for The Technomancer, with neither component being a significant weak point in the overall performance equation.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F plays a supporting role in this configuration for The Technomancer, providing sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5070. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. This is a modern, capable processor that is well-suited for gaming workloads.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate its capability. Its Passmark single-thread score is 2872, and its multithread score is 19236. The data shows that the game is not CPU-limited at any of the tested resolutions. This is evident from the resolution scaling pattern; if the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively flat regardless of resolution. Instead, the frame rates decrease significantly as resolution increases, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component.

The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample data throughput for the game's logic and asset streaming. The CPU's performance is sufficient to keep the GPU fed with data, as the frame rate is determined by the GPU's rendering speed, not the CPU's processing speed. The data suggests that even at 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU is least stressed, the CPU is still able to deliver frames at an average of 202 FPS without becoming a limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete measured frame rate data for The Technomancer with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070:

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 127 FPS. The High preset averages 163 FPS. The Medium preset averages 183 FPS, with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 211 FPS. The Low preset averages 202 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 83 FPS. The High preset averages 107 FPS. The Medium preset averages 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. The Low preset averages 162 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 46 FPS. The High preset averages 59 FPS. The Medium preset averages 69 FPS, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS. The Low preset averages 89 FPS.

The data shows a clear hierarchy of performance across all resolutions and settings. The Low preset consistently delivers the highest frame rates, while the Ultra preset delivers the lowest. The Medium and High presets offer intermediate performance levels. The minimum FPS data, available only for the Medium preset, indicates that frame pacing remains stable at this setting, with the minimum being close to the average. This suggests that the Medium preset provides a consistently smooth experience across all three resolutions.