The Technomancer

The Technomancer is a 2016 Action RPG that remains a demanding showcase, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 produces a compelling dataset for analysis. This combination ranks at position 847 out of 3696 tested combos, placing it comfortably in the upper quartile of all systems evaluated for this title. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures that frame rates remain high even at lower settings where the processor workload increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 847 out of 3696 tested configurations places it in the top 23% of all systems tested for The Technomancer. This is a strong result, indicating that the Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 4070 together deliver a level of performance that outpaces the vast majority of hardware combinations in the database. The ranking reflects a balanced system where neither component is a severe bottleneck at the most common gaming resolutions, though the data reveals that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K.

Examining the individual component percentiles provides context for this overall rank. The RTX 4070 sits at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600X achieves the 75th percentile among all CPUs. The system's overall rank is slightly higher than either component's individual percentile would suggest, implying that the pairing works particularly well for this game's engine. The GPU's margin over its nearest rivals is thin, with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 trailing by just 0.4% in average benchmark score, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile leads by 1.3%. This suggests the desktop RTX 4070 is well-positioned among its peers, though not overwhelmingly dominant.

The CPU's nearest rivals are closely matched, with the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H essentially tied at a 0.1% delta in average score. The Intel Core i7-11700 and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U are also within 0.5% of the 5600X's average benchmark score. This clustering indicates that for this particular title, the processor's performance is not a differentiator at higher resolutions, but the 5600X's efficiency and single-thread capability become more relevant at 1080p where CPU overhead is greater.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor's cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a substantial 32 MB of L3 cache. These specifications are notable for a game released in 2016, as The Technomancer's engine benefits from strong per-core performance rather than raw thread counts.

Benchmark data shows the 5600X achieves a single-thread score of 917 in 3DMark, with the multi-thread score scaling to 5588 at maximum threads. This scaling pattern, where the max-thread score is only about 6 times the single-thread score despite having 12 threads, indicates that the processor's performance is heavily dependent on single-core efficiency. The Cinebench R23 results reinforce this: a single-core score of 1541 versus a multi-core score of 11838, a ratio of roughly 7.7x. For The Technomancer, which typically uses fewer than 6 threads effectively, this means the 5600X's high single-thread performance is the primary driver of CPU-related frame rates.

The processor's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 is adequate for this game's needs, as the data shows no significant CPU bottleneck at 1440p or 4K. However, at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 233 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with frames efficiently even at very high frame rates. The 5600X's passmark single-thread score of 3364 places it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, confirming that its per-core performance is above average for the database.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD104 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, with 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The GPU's memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is particularly relevant for The Technomancer, as the game's texture-heavy environments can consume significant VRAM at higher resolutions.

The RTX 4070's clock speeds are listed at 1920 MHz base and 2475 MHz boost, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These clocks contribute to a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s. The GPU achieves 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is substantial for a game from 2016. The GPU's average benchmark score of 37648 places it at the 81st percentile, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at a mere 0.1% delta, indicating that the RTX 4070's raw compute performance is well-validated.

The GPU's power characteristics include a 200 W TDP and a suggested 550 W power supply, which is reasonable for the performance class. The data shows that the RTX 4070 is the clear bottleneck at 4K resolution, where even at Low settings the system averages 84 FPS, a significant drop from the 233 FPS seen at 1080p Low. This indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher resolutions, while the CPU's role diminishes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combination reveal a predictable scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 233 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. Medium settings drop to 179 FPS with a minimum of 152 and maximum of 206, while High settings yield 153 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the system maintains 119 FPS on average, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. Low settings still deliver 152 FPS, while Medium settings average 117 FPS with a range of 99 to 134 FPS. High settings drop to 100 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 78 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows roughly a 35-40% reduction in frame rates across most settings, which aligns with the increased GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to struggle with the highest settings. Low settings still manage 84 FPS, which is playable, while Medium settings average 64 FPS with a minimum of 55 and maximum of 74. High settings drop to 55 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 43 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold that many gamers consider the minimum for a smooth experience, indicating that this combo requires settings adjustments for 4K gaming.

The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 114 FPS (233 vs 119), while at 4K, the difference is 41 FPS (84 vs 43). This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU can maintain high frame rates even when GPU load increases, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the sole limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in The Technomancer?

A: The highest recorded average is 233 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. At 4K Low, the average is 84 FPS, and at Medium, it drops to 64 FPS. High settings average 55 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra averages 43 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600X compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, scores 21749, a delta of just 0.1%. The Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21891, which is 0.5% higher.

Q: What is the difference in performance between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the system averages 153 FPS. At 1440p High, it averages 100 FPS. This represents a reduction of approximately 35% when moving to the higher resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 4070's performance significantly different from the RTX 4080 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, while the RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher. This indicates that the desktop RTX 4070 is slightly slower than the mobile RTX 4080 in average benchmarks.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only recorded minimum FPS values are at Medium settings. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 152 FPS; at 2560x1440 Medium, it is 99 FPS; and at 3840x2160 Medium, it is 55 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience in The Technomancer with this hardware combination. For players with 1080p monitors, the system handles Ultra settings with an average of 119 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. However, choosing High settings at 153 FPS offers headroom for high-refresh-rate displays, while the difference between High and Ultra may be visually negligible in a game from 2016. Given that Medium settings deliver 179 FPS, there is ample performance to spare, making Ultra a viable choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, the data suggests that High settings at 100 FPS provide an excellent balance between visual quality and performance. Ultra settings drop to 78 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes. For players who prioritize frame rates above all else, Medium settings at 117 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS ensure a consistently smooth experience. Low settings at 152 FPS are excessive for most displays and sacrifice too much visual quality.

The 4K resolution requires more careful consideration. Ultra settings at 43 FPS are not recommended for a smooth experience, as the frame rate falls below comfortable thresholds. High settings at 55 FPS are marginal, and players sensitive to frame pacing may notice stuttering. The best experience at 4K is achieved with Medium settings, which average 64 FPS with a minimum of 55 and maximum of 74. This provides a playable experience with reasonable visual fidelity. Low settings at 84 FPS offer a smoother experience but significantly reduce graphical detail.

The optimal preset depends on the display's refresh rate and personal preference. For 1080p and 1440p, High settings offer the best combination of visual quality and performance headroom, with the option to increase to Ultra if the display supports it. For 4K, Medium settings are the recommended choice, as they maintain an average above 60 FPS while preserving a reasonable level of detail. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates across all settings, while 4K requires compromises in visual quality to achieve playable performance.