The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, shows a distinct performance profile when paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets reveal a system that transitions from being firmly GPU-bound at 4K to a more balanced configuration at 1080p. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER provides a substantial graphical foundation, while the 5600GT’s Zen 3 architecture ensures the system remains responsive even at lower resolutions where CPU load typically increases.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and clearly highlights the GPU as the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 169.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 110.5 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 34.8%. Moving to 3840x2160, the frame rate drops further to 61 FPS, which is a 64% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline is characteristic of a game that places heavy demands on pixel throughput and memory bandwidth as resolution increases.

The RTX 4070 SUPER’s specifications support this interpretation. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, the card delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. At 4K, the game’s High preset requires this bandwidth to handle the increased texture and geometry data, and the data shows the card is working near its limits. The transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, with a 44.8% drop in average FPS, indicating that the 4K resolution is where the GPU’s raw computational power becomes the binding constraint.

At 1080p, the scaling pattern changes. The difference between High and Ultra settings is 38.2 FPS (169.4 vs. 131.2), while the difference between Low and High is 71.9 FPS (241.3 vs. 169.4). This larger gap between Low and High suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has more headroom, and the performance is increasingly influenced by the GPU’s fill rate and shader complexity. The Ryzen 5 5600GT, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has ample processing power for this game at this resolution, as evidenced by the high frame rates. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is less about the CPU and more about the GPU’s ability to maintain its output as the pixel count quadruples.

The data suggests that for a 60 FPS target, 4K High is achievable at 61 FPS, but it is a borderline case. For a smoother experience, the Medium preset at 4K yields 68.9 FPS, providing a more comfortable margin. The game’s engine appears to be well-optimized for the RTX 4070 SUPER’s architecture, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes, confirming that the GPU is the dominant factor in this combination’s performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured presets provide clear guidance for optimizing the balance between visual quality and frame rate. For a 4K display, the High preset offers the best compromise, delivering 61 FPS. This is a playable frame rate, but the Medium preset, at 68.9 FPS, provides a more stable experience with only a marginal reduction in visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 45.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and likely to result in noticeable stutter during intense action sequences.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the optimal choice, achieving 110.5 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS target and leaves headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at this resolution also performs admirably at 83.5 FPS, making it a viable option for users who prioritize visual detail. The Medium preset at 133 FPS is excessive for most displays, but it demonstrates the system’s capability to handle high refresh rate monitors (e.g., 144 Hz) at this resolution.

For 1920x1080, the High preset at 169.4 FPS is ideal for high refresh rate gaming. The Ultra preset at 131.2 FPS is also a strong choice, as it maintains a frame rate that exceeds most 120 Hz displays. The Low preset at 241.3 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as the visual quality reduction is significant, and it offers no practical benefit on standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz monitors. The data suggests that the High preset is the “sweet spot” across all resolutions, providing a consistent balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset is a fallback for 4K if the user prefers a more stable frame rate over the slight visual uplift of High.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 291st out of 1656 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 17.6% of all configurations, indicating a strong overall performer. The ranking is influenced by both the CPU and GPU’s individual capabilities, as well as their synergy in this specific game.

The RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this ranking. Its average benchmark score of 42576 places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. When compared to its nearest rivals, it is virtually tied with the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which has a deltaPct of -0.2%, and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, at -0.3%. This indicates that the GPU is performing at a level consistent with professional-grade and high-end consumer cards. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 20740, sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700, has a deltaPct of 0%, meaning the 5600GT is statistically equivalent in performance to that chip. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is also a close rival, with a deltaPct of 0.3%, showing the 5600GT is within a hair’s breadth of its more famous sibling.

The 291st rank is a result of the GPU’s high-end performance being slightly tempered by the CPU’s mid-range standing. While the GPU can push high frame rates, the CPU’s performance ceiling is reached at lower resolutions, preventing the system from fully utilizing the GPU’s potential at 1080p. However, the overall rank remains strong, confirming that this is a capable combination for The Technomancer, offering a high-quality experience at standard gaming resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K in The Technomancer?

A: Yes, at the High preset, the system averages 61 FPS at 3840x2160. The Medium preset provides a more comfortable margin at 68.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls short at 45.6 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p monitor with a 144 Hz refresh rate?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers 110.5 FPS, which is below 144 Hz but still smooth. The Low preset at 170.5 FPS exceeds 144 Hz, but the visual quality is significantly reduced. The Medium preset at 133 FPS is a good middle ground for high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to the Ryzen 5 5600X in this system?

A: The 5600GT’s average benchmark score is 20740, while the 5600X has a deltaPct of 0.3%, meaning the 5600X is marginally faster. In practice, this difference is negligible, and the 5600GT is a performance equivalent for gaming purposes.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates that the GPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p. At 1920x1080, the High preset reaches 169.4 FPS, and the Low preset achieves 241.3 FPS, suggesting the CPU is providing enough data to keep the GPU fully utilized. The system is well-balanced at this resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: The High preset averages 61 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 45.6 FPS. This represents a 25.2% reduction in performance for the increased visual detail, making High the recommended choice for 4K.

Q: How does this system rank compared to other tested combos?

A: It ranks 291st out of 1656 combinations, placing it in the top 17.6%. This is a strong result, driven primarily by the RTX 4070 SUPER’s high performance in the 84th percentile of all GPUs.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER plays the central role in this system’s performance in The Technomancer. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is sufficient for the game’s texture demands at all tested resolutions. At 4K, the High preset requires less memory bandwidth than Ultra, which is why the frame rate difference is more pronounced between those two settings. The GPU’s 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is a critical factor in maintaining frame rates at higher resolutions, as the game’s engine appears to be sensitive to memory throughput.

The GPU’s clock speeds are also relevant to the scaling pattern. The base clock of 1980 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz allow the card to maintain high performance, but the 4K results show that the GPU is reaching its thermal and power limits under load. The 220 W TDP and the single 16-pin power connector indicate that this is a high-power card, and the measured frame rates confirm that it is being pushed to deliver those 4K numbers.

The RTX 4070 SUPER’s architecture, Ada Lovelace, is well-suited to this 2016 title. The game does not use ray tracing or DLSS, so the 56 RT cores and 224 Tensor cores are not direct contributors to the frame rate. Instead, the card’s raw rasterization performance, driven by its 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs, is the primary driver of the results. The pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are key specifications that align with the observed performance. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the frame rate drops significantly from 1440p, while the CPU’s influence is more apparent at 1080p, where the frame rates are high and the GPU has more headroom. The GPU’s percentile rank of 84, compared to the CPU’s 78, underscores its dominant role in this combination’s overall ranking.