The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 pairing. The measured data reveals a system that is consistently GPU-bound across most settings, with the CPU only becoming a potential factor at the lowest resolutions and settings. This combination ranks at 1589 out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 5% of all configurations tested for this specific title, a position that aligns with the GTX 1650's modest 43rd percentile standing among all GPUs.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases, which strongly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the primary limiting component. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on Low settings drops the average FPS from 67.9 to 42.8, a reduction of approximately 37%. The scaling continues when jumping to 3840x2160, where the Low preset yields just 23.5 FPS. This pattern of performance degradation is characteristic of a GPU that is saturated by the pixel count.

The implication is clear: at 1080p, the GTX 1650 is working near its full capacity. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is significant, and the further drop to 4K makes the game essentially unplayable at any preset, with even Low settings failing to reach 30 FPS. The data suggests that the 128.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 2.984 TFLOPS of compute power are simply insufficient for the higher pixel throughput demanded by 1440p and 4K in this title.

The relative performance difference between settings also narrows at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 34 FPS (67.9 vs 33.9). At 1440p, this spread compresses to 17.5 FPS (42.8 vs 25.3), and at 4K, it shrinks to just 9.5 FPS (23.5 vs 14). This compression is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck; as resolution increases, the cost of each frame rises, and the gains from lowering graphical fidelity are diminished because the GPU is already struggling with the raw pixel workload.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides a robust foundation for gaming. Its Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, delivers strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2365 and Passmark single-thread score of 3177. This level of CPU performance is generally more than adequate for a game like The Technomancer, which is not known for extreme multi-core scaling.

However, the benchmark results indicate that the CPU's role is largely secondary in this pairing. The 3DMark scores show a healthy multithreaded capability, with the max threads score of 5455 being only marginally higher than the 8-thread score of 4694, suggesting that additional threads beyond 8 provide diminishing returns. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while respectable, is significantly higher than the GPU's 43rd percentile, reinforcing the notion that the graphics card is the bottleneck in this system.

The data implies that at 1080p Low, where the GPU load is lightest, the CPU might be approaching a more balanced role. The 67.9 FPS average is the highest in the dataset, and it's possible that the CPU's single-thread performance is what allows this figure to be reached. Yet, even here, the 12-thread count and strong multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 multicore of 16758) suggest the CPU is not fully stressed. The Ryzen 5 5600G is a capable partner, but the GTX 1650 is what dictates the playable limits.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the average FPS exceeds 60 on any preset. At 2560x1440, all presets fall below 43 FPS, and at 3840x2160, the highest average is just 23.5 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G sits in a tight cluster with several other processors. It is 0.2% faster than the Intel Core i7-11600H and the AMD EPYC 7713P, and 0.3% faster than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. It is 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-11800H.

Q: Is the GPU the main limiting factor for this game?

A: Yes. The GPU's 43rd percentile ranking among all GPUs is far lower than the CPU's 78th percentile. The steep FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 1440p and 4K further confirm that the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the primary bottleneck.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combination?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 67.9, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does this specific CPU+GPU combo rank against all other tested combos?

A: This combination ranks 1589 out of 1656 total combos tested for The Technomancer, placing it in the bottom 5% of all configurations.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 67.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves an average of 33.9 FPS, a difference of 34 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For a playable experience, the data strongly points to 1920x1080 as the target resolution. Within that resolution, the choice of settings depends on the desired frame rate. The Low preset at 1080p delivers the only average above 60 FPS (67.9), providing the smoothest gameplay. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that clears this threshold.

If visual fidelity is a priority, the Medium preset at 1080p offers a solid compromise, with an average of 53.8 FPS. This is a significant improvement over the High preset's 43.1 FPS and is likely to feel much more responsive. The High preset at 1080p is still playable, but the Ultra preset at 33.9 FPS dips below the 35 FPS mark, which may be too choppy for a fast-paced action RPG.

At 2560x1440, the data suggests that only the Low preset, with its 42.8 FPS average, is worth considering, and even this is a noticeable step down from 1080p performance. The Medium preset at 35.3 FPS is borderline, while High and Ultra at 29.4 and 25.3 FPS respectively are not recommended for a responsive experience. The 3840x2160 resolution is unsupported by this hardware for practical gameplay, as all presets fail to reach 24 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark data places this specific configuration in a very low position for The Technomancer. With a rank of 1589 out of 1656 tested combinations, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 pairing sits at the 96th percentile from the bottom. This indicates that the vast majority of tested systems are capable of producing higher frame rates in this game.

This ranking is a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations. The GTX 1650's average benchmark score of 8713 places it among lower-tier graphics cards, with its nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon 550X and the NVIDIA Quadro P2200. The CPU, while more capable, cannot compensate for the graphics card's lack of raw performance. The data implies that a user with this combo is experiencing The Technomancer at the lower end of the performance spectrum, and any upgrade to the GPU would likely yield a dramatic improvement in this game's playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frames per second data is as follows:

• 3840x2160, Ultra: Average FPS of 14.0.
• 3840x2160, High: Average FPS of 16.6.
• 3840x2160, Medium: Average FPS of 21.3.
• 3840x2160, Low: Average FPS of 23.5.
• 2560x1440, Ultra: Average FPS of 25.3.
• 2560x1440, High: Average FPS of 29.4.
• 2560x1440, Medium: Average FPS of 35.3.
• 2560x1440, Low: Average FPS of 42.8.
• 1920x1080, Ultra: Average FPS of 33.9.
• 1920x1080, High: Average FPS of 43.1.
• 1920x1080, Medium: Average FPS of 53.8.
• 1920x1080, Low: Average FPS of 67.9.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the decisive component in this system's performance in The Technomancer. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration appears to be a limiting factor, particularly at higher resolutions where texture data demands more memory capacity and bandwidth. The 4 GB frame buffer is likely a source of stuttering or texture pop-in at 1440p and 4K, although the average FPS data alone cannot confirm this.

The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 2.984 TFLOPS FP32, are modest by modern standards. Its 896 shading units and 32 ROPs are tasked with rendering the game's scenes, and the benchmark results show they are quickly overwhelmed as the resolution increases. The GTX 1650's 43rd percentile ranking among all GPUs and its performance being within 0.5% of cards like the AMD Radeon 550X and NVIDIA Quadro P2200 contextualize its position.

The data suggests that the GTX 1650 is a card designed for 1080p gaming, and even then, it requires settings adjustments to maintain high frame rates in more demanding titles. In The Technomancer, it can handle 1080p Low at 67.9 FPS, but the performance cliff at higher resolutions is steep. The Turing architecture and 12 nm process node do not provide enough headroom for this game's requirements, making it the clear bottleneck in this analysis.