The Technomancer

# The Technomancer with AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting scaling study when paired with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The measured data shows this combination delivers strong frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, though the scaling patterns reveal a title that becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The combo ranks 241st out of 2,825 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.5% of all recorded configurations for this game.

Resolution Scaling

The most striking pattern in the measured data is the dramatic FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 4K, particularly at higher settings. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate falls from 159 FPS at 1920x1080 to 113 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 62 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 61% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Ultra — a substantial decline that indicates the RTX 5090 is being pushed hard by the resolution increase.

At Low settings, the scaling is less severe but still pronounced. The average FPS drops from 202 at 1080p to 175 at 1440p, and finally to 121 at 4K. This 40% drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings suggests that even at minimal graphics quality, the pixel throughput demand at 4K significantly impacts performance. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 59 FPS (121 vs 62), which is a wider margin than at 1080p where the gap is 43 FPS (202 vs 159).

The Medium preset shows a consistent pattern with the other settings. At 1080p, Medium achieves 183 FPS average; at 1440p, it drops to 159 FPS; at 4K, it falls to 93 FPS. The Medium preset also includes the only min/max data in the pack — at 4K Medium, the minimum recorded FPS is 79 and the maximum is 107, while at 1440p Medium the range is 135 to 183 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the range spans from 156 to 211 FPS.

The scaling behavior suggests that at 1080p, the system is partially CPU-limited even at Ultra settings, since the difference between Low (202 FPS) and Ultra (159 FPS) is only 43 FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, as evidenced by the much larger spread between settings — the 59 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 4K indicates the rendering workload is saturating the GPU. The Ryzen 5 5600F's 6 cores and 12 threads appear sufficient to feed the RTX 5090 at 1080p, but the GPU's capabilities are increasingly the bottleneck as resolution climbs.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the highest visual fidelity, Ultra at 1080p delivers a playable 159 FPS average, and even at 1440p the Ultra preset maintains 113 FPS. However, at 4K, Ultra drops to 62 FPS average, which may be below the threshold for high-refresh-rate displays. The data suggests that at 4K, the High preset at 79 FPS average provides a better balance than Ultra's 62 FPS, offering a 27% performance improvement while presumably maintaining much of the visual quality.

The Medium preset emerges as the most versatile option across all resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers 183 FPS average; at 1440p, 159 FPS; and at 4K, 93 FPS. The minimum FPS values recorded for Medium — 156 at 1080p, 135 at 1440p, and 79 at 4K — indicate that even the worst-case frame times remain well within playable territory. For 4K gaming, Medium appears to be the sweet spot, as it nearly doubles the Ultra frame rate (93 vs 62 FPS).

Low settings provide the highest frame rates at every resolution, with 202 FPS at 1080p, 175 FPS at 1440p, and 121 FPS at 4K. This preset is suitable for competitive play or for users with high-refresh-rate displays who prioritize frame rate over visual quality. The High preset sits between Medium and Ultra in performance, offering 173 FPS at 1080p, 144 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K.

Given the measured data, the recommendation is clear: Medium at 4K provides the best experience per the measured rows, delivering 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS. At 1080p and 1440p, Ultra is viable if visual quality is paramount, but the returns diminish relative to the frame rate cost. The High preset at 4K is also a reasonable choice at 79 FPS, though it falls below the Medium preset's performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features 32 MB of shared L3 cache, with 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core. It supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU at most settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 202 FPS average, which is close to the practical ceiling for many displays. The fact that Ultra at 1080p still delivers 159 FPS suggests the CPU is not severely limiting performance at this resolution. However, the scaling from 1080p to 4K at each settings level shows that the GPU workload increases substantially, and the CPU's contribution becomes relatively less important.

The Ryzen 5 5600F's benchmark scores provide context for its general capability. Its Passmark single-thread score is 2,872, and its multithread score is 19,236. The CPU's average benchmark score is 36,945, placing it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in benchmark performance include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with an average score of 36,938 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37,018 (-0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37,093 (-0.4% delta). These scores indicate the 5600F is competitive with modern mid-range processors.

The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for The Technomancer, a game from 2016 that likely does not scale heavily beyond a handful of threads. The measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking at any resolution or setting, as even the highest frame rates (202 FPS at 1080p Low) are achieved without apparent CPU limitation. The boost clock of 4.00 GHz, combined with the Zen 3 architecture's strong single-thread performance (reflected in the 2,872 Passmark single-thread score), helps maintain high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 241st out of 2,825 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 8.5% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong overall performance of this pairing, though the RTX 5090's immense GPU power is somewhat constrained by the mid-range CPU.

The GPU's benchmark profile helps contextualize this ranking. The RTX 5090 achieves a Passmark G3D score of 39,650 and a Passmark GPU compute score of 26,756, with an average benchmark score of 79,842. This places the GPU at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in benchmark performance include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 79,605 (0.3% delta), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79,396 (0.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78,940 (1.1% delta). On the other side, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80,959, which is -1.4% delta relative to the RTX 5090.

The combo rank of 241 out of 2,825 is notable because it demonstrates that even a top-tier GPU like the RTX 5090 cannot overcome the limitations of a mid-range CPU in this game. The Ryzen 5 5600F, while competent, is not in the same performance tier as the GPU. This is reflected in the CPU's 85th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 92nd percentile — the GPU is capable of more than the CPU can feed in some scenarios, though the measured FPS data shows this is not a severe issue in The Technomancer.

For comparison, the RTX 5090's predecessor, the GeForce 40 series, and its successor, the GeForce 60 series, bracket this GPU in NVIDIA's product stack. The 5090's performance in this game, as measured by the FPS data, is strong enough to achieve high frame rates even at 4K Ultra (62 FPS), and the combo's ranking reflects that this configuration is among the top performers for this title.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 at High settings provides 144 FPS average, which is an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. At 4K, the Medium preset delivers 93 FPS average, which is also viable.

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

A: Yes, the combo achieves playable frame rates at 4K across all settings. The lowest average is 62 FPS at Ultra, while Medium reaches 93 FPS and Low achieves 121 FPS. The 4K Medium preset records a minimum of 79 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79,842, which is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, 0.6% higher than the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, and 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 1.4% higher than the RTX 5090.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F a bottleneck for the RTX 5090?

A: The measured FPS data does not indicate a significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 202 FPS average, and performance scales consistently with resolution and settings. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate for this game.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, Low achieves 202 FPS and Ultra achieves 159 FPS, a difference of 43 FPS. At 1440p, the gap is 62 FPS (175 vs 113). At 4K, the gap widens to 59 FPS (121 vs 62), showing that settings have a larger impact at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 241st out of 2,825 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 8.5% of all configurations tested for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low at 202 FPS, Medium at 183 FPS (with a minimum of 156 and maximum of 211), High at 173 FPS, and Ultra at 159 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 43 FPS, indicating that settings have a moderate impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low at 175 FPS, Medium at 159 FPS (with a minimum of 135 and maximum of 183), High at 144 FPS, and Ultra at 113 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 62 FPS, showing that settings have a larger impact at 1440p than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low at 121 FPS, Medium at 93 FPS (with a minimum of 79 and maximum of 107), High at 79 FPS, and Ultra at 62 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 59 FPS, and the minimum FPS at Medium (79) equals the High preset's average, highlighting the performance cliff at higher settings.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset provides the most complete data with min/max values recorded. At 1080p Medium, the range is 156-211 FPS; at 1440p Medium, the range is 135-183 FPS; at 4K Medium, the range is 79-107 FPS. The minimum FPS values consistently stay above 79 FPS, which is a solid threshold for playability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a flagship GPU based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

The GPU's compute resources are substantial, with 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is rated at 104.8 TFLOPS, with matching FP16 performance at 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1). The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. The RTX 5090 has a TDP of 575 W and requires a 950 W suggested PSU, with a dual-slot design and a single 16-pin power connector.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's role is dominant across all tested configurations. The measured FPS data shows that the RTX 5090 is capable of delivering high frame rates even at 4K, with the Low preset achieving 121 FPS average. The GPU's 32 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, which was released in 2016 and likely has modest VRAM requirements. The 28 Gbps effective memory speed and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensure that memory bandwidth is not a bottleneck.

The GPU's benchmark results reinforce its position as a top-tier performer. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 18,355, and its Geekbench OpenCL score is 334,370 with a Vulkan score of 376,728. The Passmark G3D score of 39,650 places it at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The RTX 5090's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Tesla P100 variants and the RX 6850M XT, all within a 1.1% delta. This GPU's performance in The Technomancer, as measured by the FPS data, confirms that it is more than capable of handling this title at maximum settings, with the only limitation being the game's own engine and the CPU's ability to feed it at lower resolutions.