The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for modern hardware. For the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G processor and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 graphics card, the measured data reveals a system that is capable of delivering a smooth experience at high resolutions, though performance scaling shows clear characteristics of being primarily GPU-bound. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, component roles, and ranking of this specific configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + AMD Radeon RX 7700 combo in The Technomancer?

A: The combo ranks 1275th out of 2825 tested combinations, placing it in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations for this game.

Q: At which resolution and settings does this combo achieve its highest average frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate is 179 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 (1080p) with Low settings. The lowest average frame rate recorded is 33 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 (4K) with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the GPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852. Its closest rival by score is the AMD Radeon R9 370X with a score of 15862, representing a performance difference of -0.1% for the RX 7700.

Q: What is the processor's single-threaded performance score?

A: In the Cinebench R23 single-core test, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G scores 1409 points. Its score in the 3DMark single-thread test is 872.

Q: What is the total memory bandwidth of the graphics card?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s, supported by a 256-bit memory bus and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory running at 19.5 Gbps effective.

Q: Are there recorded minimum and maximum FPS values for all settings?

A: No, minimum and maximum FPS values are only provided for the Medium settings at each resolution. For example, at 2560x1440 Medium, the FPS ranges from 76 to 103, while at High, Low, and Ultra, only the average FPS is listed.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the central component determining performance in The Technomancer, as the data shows a direct correlation between resolution, which increases GPU load, and frame rates. The GPU is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. This memory configuration provides a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s, which is critical for feeding the GPU's 2560 shading units at high resolutions and texture detail levels. The card's boost clock of 2459 MHz and game clock of 2041 MHz define its execution speed, translating into a peak FP32 throughput of 25.18 TFLOPS.

The GPU's performance profile, with an average benchmark score of 15852 and a percentile rank of 58 among all GPUs, places it in the mid-to-upper tier. This is contextualized by its nearest rivals; it is virtually tied with the AMD Radeon R9 370X (score 15862, delta -0.1%) and slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (score 15679, delta 1.1%). However, it trails the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (score 16014, delta -1%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (score 16129, delta -1.7%).

In the context of The Technomancer, the GPU's role is evident in the scaling of frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, the GPU produces 179 FPS, but this drops significantly as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. The transition to 4K Ultra, which maximizes the load on the shading units and memory subsystem, results in a 33 FPS average. This pattern indicates that the RX 7700's compute and memory resources are the primary factors limiting performance, with the CPU providing enough headroom to allow the GPU to be the bottleneck across all tested settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows a clear and pronounced drop in average frame rates as resolution increases, a classic indicator of a GPU-limited scenario. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 and then to 3840x2160 increases the pixel count and, consequently, the workload on the Radeon RX 7700.

At High settings, the average FPS falls from 117 at 1080p to 77 at 1440p, a reduction of 40 FPS. The subsequent jump to 4K reduces the average further to 42 FPS, a 35 FPS drop from 1440p. This linear decline highlights the GPU's finite processing power. The effect is even more dramatic at Ultra settings, where the average FPS drops from 92 at 1080p to 60 at 1440p, and then steeply to 33 at 4K.

The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings. For instance, at Low settings, the 179 FPS at 1080p falls to 117 FPS at 1440p (a 34.6% decrease) and then to 64 FPS at 4K (a 45.3% decrease from 1440p). This scaling behavior suggests that the RX 7700's 16 GB memory buffer and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the data demands of the game, but the raw compute power of the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The consistent FPS drops point to the GPU being the definitive bottleneck across the entire resolution spectrum, with the CPU's performance not being the constraining factor in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested system configurations for The Technomancer, the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 achieves a rank of 1275 out of 2825 combos. This places the system in the middle of the pack, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer for this specific title, it outperforms a significant portion of other tested systems.

The ranking is a holistic result of the interaction between the CPU and GPU. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 21088 and a percentile rank of 74 among all CPUs, provides solid foundational performance. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-1220P (score 21066, delta 0.1%) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (score 21112, delta -0.1%), showing the 5600G is competitively placed in terms of processing power. However, the GPU's percentile rank of 58 is lower, suggesting it is the component that holds the combo back from a higher overall position.

The rank of 1275 indicates that many combinations with more powerful GPUs achieve higher frame rates in The Technomancer. The data suggests that while the Ryzen 5 5600G is more than capable of feeding the RX 7700, the GPU's mid-range standing limits the system's overall performance tier. The combination is well-balanced, but its rank reflects the GPU's position in the performance hierarchy rather than any severe bottleneck from the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the system is highly capable. With Low settings, the average FPS is 179. Increasing to Medium settings yields an average of 137 FPS, with a minimum of 117 and a maximum of 158. High settings produce an average of 117 FPS. Pushing to Ultra settings reduces the average to 92 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p gaming is exceptionally smooth, with even the highest preset maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings deliver an average of 117 FPS. The Medium preset averages 90 FPS, with a recorded range of 76 to 103 FPS. High settings average 77 FPS. Ultra settings bring the average down to exactly 60 FPS, which is the threshold for smooth gameplay on standard refresh rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle with the highest settings. Low settings still provide a playable average of 64 FPS. The Medium preset averages 49 FPS, with a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 57 FPS. High settings drop the average to 42 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, yielding an average of just 33 FPS. At 4K, only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS, while Medium and above dip below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. The average of 92 FPS provides an excellent experience with maximum visual fidelity, and the performance headroom is significant enough to ensure a fluid and responsive feel. All presets are playable, but Ultra offers the best balance of visual quality and high performance.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the best choice for a balanced experience. It delivers an average of 77 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides a significant visual upgrade over the Medium preset (90 FPS). While Ultra settings hit exactly 60 FPS on average, the High preset offers more headroom to prevent occasional dips below that threshold, making it the more consistent choice for a premium experience.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that guarantees a smooth experience, with an average of 64 FPS. The Medium preset, at 49 FPS, is borderline and may be acceptable for players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, but it will not provide a consistently smooth experience. High and Ultra settings are not recommended for 4K gaming, as their average frame rates of 42 and 33 FPS respectively will result in noticeable stutter and a less responsive feel. For a 4K experience, the Low preset is the most viable for maintaining playable performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G plays a supporting role in this configuration, providing the processing power needed to keep the Radeon RX 7700 fed with data. As a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, it offers robust multi-threaded performance, scoring 10551 in Cinebench R23 multicore. Its single-threaded capabilities are also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1409, which is important for game logic and physics.

The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for gaming workloads. The benchmark results indicate that the 5600G is not a bottleneck in The Technomancer. The FPS scaling pattern, which is directly tied to resolution and GPU load, confirms this interpretation. If the CPU were the limiting factor, frame rates would plateau or show less scaling with resolution changes.

The processor's percentile rank of 74 among all CPUs and its average benchmark score of 21088 place it well above the minimum requirements for most games. Its nearest performance rivals, such as the Intel Core i3-1220P and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, all have similar average scores, indicating that the 5600G is a competent mid-range processor. In this specific game, its role is to provide consistent frame pacing and handle the game's computational tasks without impeding the GPU's performance, which the measured data confirms it does effectively across all tested resolutions and settings.