The Technomancer

# The Technomancer with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + AMD Radeon RX 9060

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1632nd out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This positions the combo slightly below the median tested configuration, which suggests that while the system is capable of running the game, it does not deliver top-tier performance in this 2016 Action RPG. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically raises the overall standing, and the measured frame rates across resolutions confirm this mid-pack positioning with playable but not exceptional results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1632 out of 2825 places it in the 42nd percentile of all tested combinations for The Technomancer. This means roughly 58% of tested systems outperform this pairing, while about 42% deliver lower frame rates. The position is consistent with the individual component standings: the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 59th percentile among all graphics cards. The discrepancy between CPU and GPU percentiles indicates that the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing, dragging the overall combo rank below what the processor alone would suggest.

Benchmark results for the CPU show strong synthetic performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. These numbers place the Ryzen 5 7400F ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T by a margin of 0.1% and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H by 0.2%, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 by 0.3%. In practical terms, the CPU is essentially tied with its nearest rivals, all within a 0.5% band of each other. The GPU, however, shows a different story: its average benchmark score of 16014 places it 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, but 1% ahead of both the AMD Radeon R9 370X and the AMD Radeon RX 7700, and 2.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500. This tight clustering around the 16000-point mark means the GPU is competitive with its immediate peers but does not break into a higher performance tier.

The game’s measured frame rates reinforce this mid-pack assessment. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces 80 FPS average, which is smooth for most players but far from the highest scores in the database. The 4K Ultra result of 29 FPS is the lowest measured value, dipping below the 30 FPS threshold commonly considered the minimum for playable frame rates. This overall pattern—strong at lower resolutions, struggling at 4K—explains why the combo sits where it does in the rankings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 1700 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz and a boost clock reaching 2990 MHz. Memory runs at 2250 MHz, or 18 Gbps effective. The card is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It includes 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, with 28 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 191.4 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 334.9 GTexel/s, while FP32 performance reaches 21.43 TFLOPS.

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s demands, as the title launched in 2016 when 4 GB was the common standard. The memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s supports the frame rates observed, but the card’s overall throughput appears to be the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 29 FPS and 4K High result of 37 FPS indicate that the GPU’s compute resources are stretched at 3840x2160, particularly with the most demanding settings. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K—56 FPS versus 29 FPS—shows a 27 FPS spread, which is larger than the equivalent spread at 1080p (157 FPS versus 80 FPS, a 77 FPS difference in absolute terms but a smaller percentage drop). This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the primary limiter, as reducing settings from Ultra to Low yields a 93% improvement in frame rate, from 29 to 56 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern across the three resolutions tested. At 1080p, the combo delivers 157 FPS on Low, 120 FPS on Medium, 103 FPS on High, and 80 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, those numbers drop to 102 FPS on Low, 79 FPS on Medium, 67 FPS on High, and 52 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the results fall further to 56 FPS on Low, 43 FPS on Medium, 37 FPS on High, and 29 FPS on Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of approximately 35% across all settings, which is a typical resolution tax for a GPU of this class. For example, the Low setting drops from 157 to 102 FPS, a 55 FPS decrease, while Ultra drops from 80 to 52 FPS, a 28 FPS decrease. The percentage reduction is similar, around 35%, indicating that the GPU is handling the additional pixel load consistently regardless of settings. From 1440p to 4K, the scaling is steeper, with Low dropping from 102 to 56 FPS (a 45% reduction) and Ultra dropping from 52 to 29 FPS (a 44% reduction). This steeper drop at 4K highlights that the card’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are insufficient for the higher resolution’s demands, as the bandwidth and capacity become more critical.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role, as the frame rates are high enough that the GPU is not fully saturated. The 157 FPS Low result at 1080p approaches the CPU’s capabilities, given that the Ryzen 5 7400F’s single-core performance is strong but not elite. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as frame rates scale down consistently with resolution increases. The 4K Ultra result of 29 FPS is particularly telling—this is the only measured row below 30 FPS, and it suggests that the combo cannot maintain playable performance at the highest settings and resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its strongest results. Low settings produce 157 FPS average, while Medium delivers 120 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 102 and 138 FPS respectively. High settings yield 103 FPS, and Ultra drops to 80 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 77 FPS, which means players can choose between extremely high frame rates at the cost of visual fidelity or a still-smooth 80 FPS at maximum settings. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium is 102, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that even in demanding scenes, the combo maintains smooth performance at this resolution and setting.

At 2560x1440, the results show a noticeable step down. Low settings produce 102 FPS, which remains excellent for competitive or fast-paced play. Medium delivers 79 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 67 and 90 FPS, respectively. High settings yield 67 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS line but with less headroom. Ultra drops to 52 FPS, which is playable but may show stutter in heavy action sequences. The minimum FPS at Medium is 67, which is exactly at the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that occasional dips could occur in busy scenes. The 1440p results indicate that the combo is best suited for High settings if a consistent 60+ FPS experience is desired, with Ultra being a compromise.

At 3840x2160, the results are the weakest. Low settings produce 56 FPS, which is playable but not smooth by modern standards. Medium delivers 43 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 37 and 50 FPS, respectively. High settings yield 37 FPS, which is borderline playable, and Ultra drops to 29 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The minimum FPS at Medium is 37, which is noticeably lower than the average and could result in noticeable hitches. The 4K results clearly indicate that this resolution is not ideal for this combo, and players would need to accept Low settings to achieve a frame rate above 50 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The processor is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die.

In The Technomancer, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU, but it still matters at lower resolutions. The game launched in 2016, a time when 4-core, 8-thread processors were the high-end standard. The Ryzen 5 7400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for the game’s threading demands, which is reflected in the strong 1080p results. The single-core performance, measured at 309 in Cinebench R15 and 3072 in Cinebench R23, ensures that the game’s main thread is well-served. The multi-core scores of 2193 in R15 and 21765 in R23 indicate that the CPU has plenty of headroom for any background tasks or system overhead.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 83rd among all processors places it well above the GPU’s 59th percentile, confirming that the processor is not the limiting factor in this combo. The nearest rivals—the Intel Core i5-14600T, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360—are all within 0.3% of the Ryzen 5 7400F’s average score, meaning that swapping in any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical results in The Technomancer. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.70 GHz is particularly relevant for this game, as The Technomancer is not heavily multi-threaded, and the high single-thread performance helps maintain frame rates at 1080p where the GPU is less constrained.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the best experience depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 80 FPS average, which is smooth and visually rich. The High preset at 103 FPS is also excellent, offering a 23 FPS improvement over Ultra with only a slight reduction in visual quality. For players who prioritize frame rate, the Medium preset at 120 FPS is the sweet spot, providing a significant boost over High while maintaining good visual fidelity. The Low preset at 157 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as the game is already highly playable at Medium and above.

At 2560x1440, the High preset produces 67 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a good balance between visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 79 FPS offers more headroom and is recommended for players who want to ensure smooth gameplay in all scenes. The Ultra preset at 52 FPS is playable but may show dips, so it is only recommended for players who prioritize visuals over frame rate stability. The Low preset at 102 FPS is overkill for most, as Medium and High both offer acceptable performance.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 56 FPS is the only setting that achieves a frame rate above 50 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K play. The Medium preset at 43 FPS is playable but with noticeable compromises, and the High preset at 37 FPS is borderline. The Ultra preset at 29 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 30 FPS minimum for playable frame rates. Given the game’s 2016 release, the visual difference between Low and Ultra at 4K may not be significant enough to justify the performance hit, so Low is the practical choice for 4K.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in The Technomancer?

A: The combo ranks 1632nd out of 2825 tested combinations, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all systems.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the best resolution, with all settings producing frame rates above 80 FPS, including 157 FPS on Low and 80 FPS on Ultra.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low setting achieves a playable frame rate of 56 FPS. Medium produces 43 FPS, High produces 37 FPS, and Ultra falls below the playable threshold at 29 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor, as it ranks in the 59th percentile among all graphics cards, while the CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile. The GPU’s lower standing relative to the CPU explains why frame rates drop significantly at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F is within 0.3% of all four nearest rivals: it is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

Q: What settings should I use at 1440p for the smoothest experience?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers 79 FPS average with a minimum of 67 FPS, making it the safest choice for consistent performance. The High preset at 67 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset provides more headroom for demanding scenes.