The Technomancer

The Technomancer, an Action RPG from 2016, presents a demanding mix of visual fidelity and real-time combat. When paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, the benchmark data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics processor at higher resolutions, but which can find its footing at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, exploring how each component contributes to the overall experience and where the bottlenecks truly lie.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about system balance. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers a solid 78.3 FPS average. Moving to 1440p, that number falls to 48.8 FPS, a reduction of nearly 38%. The descent to 4K is even more punishing, with the average FPS plummeting to 26.7. This steep curve indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The GTX 1070’s 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are simply being overwhelmed by the pixel count at 4K, while the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the system achieves 113.7 FPS at 1080p, 75.2 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is a 63% reduction, which is even more severe than at High settings. This suggests that even when the graphical load is lightened, the GPU still struggles to keep up with the sheer number of pixels at 4K. The data implies that for a smooth experience, 4K is out of reach for this combination, while 1440p is playable but requires careful settings management.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16758 and a single-core score of 2365, indicate a capable modern CPU. However, its role in The Technomancer appears secondary to the GPU. At 1080p, where the CPU is most likely to be a factor, the FPS ranges from 60.1 at Ultra to 113.7 at Low. The fact that the frame rate remains high at 1080p suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

The 5600G’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 16 MB of L3 cache provide a solid foundation for gaming. Its performance in synthetic tests, like a Geekbench multi-core score of 7693, shows it can handle complex calculations. The data for this game, however, shows that the FPS scales much more with resolution and settings changes than with any CPU-bound workload. This indicates that in The Technomancer, the GTX 1070 is the limiting component, and the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU frames without becoming a constraint.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play The Technomancer with this hardware for a balanced experience?

A: The data suggests 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. Even at Ultra settings, the combo maintains a 60.1 FPS average, while High settings push that to 78.3 FPS. At 1440p, only Low settings (75.2 FPS) approach a smooth 60 FPS baseline.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The gap is significant. At 1080p, Low settings yield an average of 113.7 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 60.1 FPS. This represents a 53.6 FPS difference, or roughly a 47% reduction in frame rate from Low to Ultra.

Q: Is the GTX 1070's 8 GB of VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: The data indicates no. At 4K, the best average FPS is 42 on Low settings, which is not smooth. The average FPS on High at 4K is just 26.7, and on Ultra it is a stuttery 21.4. The GPU is clearly overwhelmed at this resolution.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 19983. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11600H (19949) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19928). It is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-11800H and AMD EPYC 7713P, which both score 20024.

Q: What is the performance delta between the GTX 1070 and its nearest rival, the GTX 1650 SUPER?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 12331. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 12504, which is 1.4% higher. This makes the GTX 1070 slightly slower than the GTX 1650 SUPER in aggregate benchmark performance.

Q: Can this system achieve a consistent 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Only with significant compromises. At 1440p, Low settings achieve 75.2 FPS and Medium settings reach 61 FPS. High settings drop to 48.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 38.2 FPS, so a consistent 60 FPS is only possible on Low or Medium presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 113.7, which is exceptionally smooth for fast-paced combat. Medium settings still provide a very playable 91.6 FPS average. High settings, the likely default for many users, deliver a solid 78.3 FPS. The Ultra preset brings the average down to 60.1 FPS, which is exactly on the edge of what is considered smooth for most players.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance cost of the higher resolution is clear. Low settings maintain a respectable 75.2 FPS, but the gap between presets widens. Medium settings drop to 61 FPS, while High settings fall to 48.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding only a 38.2 FPS average. This resolution requires a choice between visual fidelity and frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1070 is clearly out of its depth. Low settings produce a 42 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal. Medium settings drop to 29.6 FPS, and High settings to 26.7 FPS. The Ultra preset is the worst performer, with an average of just 21.4 FPS, making the game feel sluggish and unresponsive. The data shows that 4K is not a viable option for this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600G and GTX 1070 ranks at 1407 out of 1656 total combos. This places it in the bottom 15% of all tested systems. This low ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU’s age and performance level, which is further evidenced by its 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs. The CPU, in contrast, performs much better relative to its peers, sitting in the 78th percentile of all CPUs.

The ranking suggests that while the CPU is a modern, capable part, the GPU is holding the entire system back in this specific title. The GTX 1070’s average benchmark score of 12331 is only 0.7% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (12241) and 1.7% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla K20Xm (12547). This places the GPU in a performance tier that is not well-suited for the demands of a modern Action RPG at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1920x1080 is the clear recommendation. It provides an average of 78.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, while still offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium settings. For players who prioritize a high frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p offers a massive 113.7 FPS average, which is ideal for competitive or fast-paced play.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the most sensible choice. It achieves a 61 FPS average, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold, but the visual quality will be noticeably lower than High. The High preset at 1440p is only for those who can tolerate a sub-60 FPS experience. The data clearly advises against using the Ultra preset at any resolution above 1080p, as the performance penalty is too severe.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the defining component in this system's performance. With a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost clock of 1683 MHz, its 1920 shading units are capable of producing high frame rates at lower resolutions. The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s, which is sufficient for 1080p but becomes a limiting factor as resolution increases. The GPU's FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS and texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s are the metrics that determine its raw output.

The benchmark data for the game shows that the GTX 1070 is the bottleneck in nearly every scenario. The GPU’s aggregate benchmark score of 12331 places it in the 51st percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 1.7% in performance. The frame rate scaling with resolution changes is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload. The fact that the FPS drops from 113.7 at 1080p Low to just 42 at 4K Low, despite the CPU having more than enough power, confirms that the GPU’s pixel processing capabilities and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints for this combination.