The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, shows a clear performance hierarchy when paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. The measured data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU’s role becoming more apparent only at 1080p. This analysis walks through the frame rate data to understand the balance between the processor and graphics card across different settings and resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, indicating that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 172.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 109.7 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 36.5%. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 61.7 FPS, which is a 64.3% decrease from the 1080p result. This pattern holds for every preset.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly telling. At Medium settings, the system delivers 132.8 FPS at 2560x1440 but only 71.4 FPS at 3840x2160, a 46.2% loss. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 83.4 FPS to 45.4 FPS, a 45.6% decline. These substantial reductions demonstrate that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s rendering workload scales nearly linearly with pixel count, confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K.

At 1080p, the picture changes slightly. The RTX 4070 SUPER is so powerful that it can push very high frame rates, but the data suggests the Ryzen 5 5600G begins to exert influence. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 91.3 FPS (225.9 FPS vs 134.6 FPS), which is a larger absolute difference than at 4K, where the same settings gap is 48.1 FPS (93.5 FPS vs 45.4 FPS). This indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU becomes a factor, preventing the graphics card from reaching its full potential in less demanding scenes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark data shows a strong single-threaded performance, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 872 and a passmark_singlethread score of 3177. In a game like The Technomancer, which is an action RPG from 2016, single-thread performance often matters more than raw core count, as older game engines may not scale perfectly across many cores.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are also substantial, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 16758 and a passmark_multithread score of 19717. However, the measured frame rates suggest that these extra threads are not the limiting factor in this game. At 4K High settings, the system produces 61.7 FPS, which is well above the 45.4 FPS seen at Ultra. The difference between these settings is purely a GPU workload change, not a CPU one.

The Ryzen 5 5600G’s nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database include the Intel Core i7-11600H, which scores 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-11800H, which scores 0.2% lower. This places the 5600G in a very tight performance band, with a percentile rank of 78 against all CPUs. For The Technomancer, the CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and 12 threads are more than sufficient to keep up with the GPU at 1440p and 4K, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate scaling.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 172.7 FPS, which is 38.1 FPS lower than Low (225.9 FPS) but 38.1 FPS higher than Ultra (134.6 FPS). Given that High typically includes substantial visual improvements over Low, it is the recommended choice for 1080p gaming on this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 109.7 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset offers 132.8 FPS, a 21.1% improvement, but the visual fidelity loss may not be worth it for most users. Ultra drops to 83.4 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 24.0% performance hit compared to High. The data shows that High is the sweet spot at 1440p, providing a high frame rate without sacrificing much visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. High settings produce 61.7 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target. Medium settings offer 71.4 FPS, a 15.7% improvement, while Ultra falls to 45.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stutter. For 4K, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers a smooth experience. Players who prefer a higher frame rate should consider Medium, which still offers a significant boost over High.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 296th out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the top 17.9% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a strong performer for this particular game. The rank reflects the measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings, showing that this combination can handle the game well at most configurations.

The high rank is largely driven by the GPU’s performance. The RTX 4070 SUPER has a percentile rank of 84 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which scores 0.2% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, which scores 0.3% higher. This places the RTX 4070 SUPER in a competitive tier where small benchmark differences translate to minor real-world performance variations.

The CPU’s contribution to the rank is supportive rather than dominant. With a percentile rank of 78 against all CPUs, the Ryzen 5 5600G is a solid mid-range processor. However, in The Technomancer, the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at higher resolutions, allowing the RTX 4070 SUPER to shine. The 296th rank out of 1656 combos suggests that this pairing is well-balanced for this game, with the GPU doing most of the heavy lifting.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the star of this configuration, and its specifications explain why it performs so well in The Technomancer. The card features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This is more than sufficient for a 2016 game, even at 4K with High settings, as evidenced by the 61.7 FPS result.

The GPU’s clock speeds are also noteworthy, with a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. This high boost clock, combined with 7168 shading units, allows the card to process the game’s geometry and effects efficiently. The 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs provide ample pixel and texture throughput, which is critical for maintaining frame rates at high resolutions. The pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are more than adequate for this title.

The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a key factor in its ability to handle The Technomancer’s visual effects. The game’s Ultra preset, which likely enables more demanding lighting and shadow effects, causes the frame rate to drop to 45.4 FPS at 4K. This shows that while the GPU is powerful, the Ultra preset is still a significant workload. The GPU’s 220 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU indicate that it requires a decent power supply, but the performance data justifies the power draw.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The system delivers an average of 172.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which is a smooth experience for most monitors.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 61.7 FPS. For a higher frame rate, Medium settings achieve 71.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 45.4 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600G compare to its closest rivals?

A: The CPU scores 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-11600H and 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-11800H, placing it in a tight performance cluster.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile rank among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has a percentile rank of 84, indicating it performs better than 84% of all GPUs in the benchmark database.

Q: Is there a big difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, High settings yield 109.7 FPS, while Ultra yields 83.4 FPS, a 24.0% performance difference. High is recommended for a balance of quality and speed.

Q: What is the best preset for 4K on this system?

A: The High preset is recommended for 4K, as it provides 61.7 FPS. Medium offers 71.4 FPS, but Ultra drops below 60 FPS at 45.4 FPS.