The Technomancer

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for The Technomancer with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and AMD Radeon RX 9060 show a clear and steep drop as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 103 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at High, the average falls to 67 FPS, a decline of roughly 35%. At 3840x2160 High, the average drops further to 37 FPS, which is about 64% below the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is consistent across all quality presets.

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 157 FPS average, while at 4K Low it still manages 56 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at 4K: 56 FPS versus 29 FPS. This is a 27 FPS spread, representing nearly a 48% performance difference between the lowest and highest quality presets at that resolution. At 1080p, the same Low-to-Ultra spread is 77 FPS (157 down to 80), showing that the GPU has more headroom at lower pixel counts.

The 1080p Medium preset records a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS, with an average of 120 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 67 FPS and the maximum 90 FPS, averaging 79 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 37 FPS and the maximum 50 FPS, averaging 43 FPS. These min/max ranges show that even at the same settings tier, the frame delivery becomes less stable as resolution climbs.

What this scaling tells us is straightforward: 1080p is comfortably playable across all settings, with even Ultra hitting 80 FPS. At 1440p, the combo remains viable for High and Medium (67 and 79 FPS respectively), but Ultra dips to 52 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings approach playable territory at 56 FPS; High and Medium fall below 45 FPS, and Ultra sinks to 29 FPS. The dramatic falloff from 1080p to 4K points squarely at the Radeon RX 9060's 8 GB memory buffer and its bandwidth constraints, rather than any CPU limitation.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU features 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, along with 28 ray tracing cores. Its base clock is 1700 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. Memory runs at 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 59th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 16014. Comparing to nearest rivals, the RX 9060 trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti by 0.7%, as the RTX 3060 Ti posts an average score of 16129. Conversely, the RX 9060 leads the AMD Radeon R9 370X by 1% (that card scores 15862), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 by 1% (15852), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 by 2.1% (15679). This positions the RX 9060 in a tight cluster with these cards, all within a few percent of each other.

In The Technomancer specifically, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM appears sufficient at 1080p but becomes a constraint at 4K. The 4K Ultra preset yields only 29 FPS average, which is likely due to memory pressure and bandwidth limitations. The 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest figures for 4K workloads. The game clock of 2400 MHz is the realistic sustained frequency, while the 2990 MHz boost is rarely held under sustained load.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) is relevant here, as The Technomancer can use modern API features. However, the measured frame rates suggest the title is not heavily dependent on ray tracing, given the RX 9060's 28 RT cores produce playable frames at 1080p without issue. The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 182 and DirectX 12 score of 44 indicate the card's raw DX12 performance is weaker relative to its DX11 capabilities, which may explain why the game's Ultra preset at 4K struggles.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 5000-series desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at a 3.90 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.40 GHz. Built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, it uses a 7 nm process from TSMC. The CPU has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The chip is rated at 65 W TDP and fits in AMD Socket AM4.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5600G achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10551 and single-core score of 1409. Geekbench results show 8428 multi-core and 1801 single-core. The 3DMark tests reveal scaling from 872 single-thread to 5455 max-thread. The CPU's average benchmark score is 21088, placing it in the 74th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the Intel Core i3-1220P scores 21066 (0.1% behind the 5600G), the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174 (0.4% ahead). All four rivals sit within a 0.5% band, making them effectively equivalent in average score.

For The Technomancer, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but it becomes more relevant at 1080p. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 157 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.40 GHz boost is sufficient for this Action RPG. The 16 MB L3 cache is modest by modern standards, but the game's engine from 2016 does not demand excessive cache. The CPU's single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 1409 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is adequate for the game's main thread.

The data shows no CPU bottleneck at 1080p Medium, where the minimum FPS of 102 remains high. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 80 FPS average suggests the CPU is not holding back the GPU. The measured FPS scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution follows a pattern consistent with GPU-bound performance. The CPU's 65 W TDP and integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant for this discrete GPU configuration, but the processor's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s could theoretically limit frame pacing in CPU-intensive scenes.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play The Technomancer with this combo?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is clearly the sweet spot. All presets achieve playable frame rates there, with Low at 157 FPS, Medium at 120 FPS, High at 103 FPS, and Ultra at 80 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Medium (79 FPS) and High (67 FPS) remain comfortably playable, while at 3840x2160, only Low (56 FPS) approaches playability.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti's 16129. This places the two cards within a negligible performance margin of each other in synthetic tests. In practical terms for The Technomancer, the difference would be imperceptible.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600G a bottleneck for this GPU in this game?

A: The measured FPS data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 157 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it still hits 80 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent with GPU-bound performance. The CPU's 6-core, 12-thread design with a 4.40 GHz boost provides sufficient throughput for this title.

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

A: Only at Low settings, where it averages 56 FPS. Medium drops to 43 FPS, High to 37 FPS, and Ultra to 29 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are limiting factors at 4K resolution. For a smooth experience, 1080p or 1440p are far better choices.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G scores 21088 on average. The Intel Core i3-1220P is 0.1% behind at 21066, the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is 0.1% ahead at 21112, the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U is 0.2% ahead at 21133, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U is 0.4% ahead at 21174. All five processors are statistically tied.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the combo records a minimum FPS of 67, an average of 79, and a maximum of 90. This 23 FPS range between minimum and maximum indicates moderate frame pacing variance, but the 67 FPS minimum ensures no severe stutters.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1632 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the 57.8th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly 58% of all combos tested for this game. The rank reflects the middle-tier positioning of both components: the CPU sits in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 59th percentile among all GPUs.

The combo's rank is consistent with its measured performance. At 1080p, it delivers smooth frame rates across all settings, with Ultra at 80 FPS and Medium at 120 FPS. These numbers would place it above many older or lower-end combos but below high-end configurations that can maintain 4K Ultra at 60 FPS. The 2825 total combos span a wide range of hardware, from entry-level to enthusiast, and this pairing lands in the upper-middle portion.

The GPU's rank among its peers (59th percentile) is the more limiting factor for this combo's overall position. The CPU's higher percentile (74th) indicates it has more headroom relative to other processors. In a game like The Technomancer, which is GPU-bound at higher resolutions, the combo's rank is largely dictated by the RX 9060's capabilities. The 1632 rank suggests that while this combo is not a top-tier performer, it comfortably handles 1080p and 1440p gaming for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings was measured. Low settings produce an average of 157 FPS. Medium yields an average of 120 FPS, with a minimum of 102 and a maximum of 138. High settings average 103 FPS. Ultra settings average 80 FPS. All 1080p presets exceed 60 FPS, making this resolution fully playable regardless of quality level.

At 2560x1440, performance drops but remains respectable for most presets. Low averages 102 FPS. Medium averages 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 and a maximum of 90. High averages 67 FPS. Ultra averages 52 FPS. The 1440p Medium and High presets are comfortably playable, while Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold but remains acceptable for slower-paced gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates on higher settings. Low averages 56 FPS. Medium averages 43 FPS, with a minimum of 37 and a maximum of 50. High averages 37 FPS. Ultra averages 29 FPS. Only Low settings at 4K approach playability, and even then, the 56 FPS average is marginal for a smooth experience.

The pattern across all resolutions shows a consistent drop of roughly 30-40% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 40-50% when moving from 1440p to 4K. The 1080p Ultra figure of 80 FPS and the 1440p Medium figure of 79 FPS are nearly identical, suggesting that the combo can trade resolution against settings to achieve similar performance. Similarly, 1440p Low (102 FPS) and 1080p Medium (120 FPS) both exceed 100 FPS, offering flexibility for users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity.