The Technomancer

# The Technomancer with AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a firmly mid-pack experience in The Technomancer, ranking 1497th out of 2825 tested combinations. That places the pairing in the 47th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly half of the configurations in the database outperform it while half fall behind. For a 2016 action RPG, this is a respectable but not dominant position, and the measured frame rates across resolutions and settings confirm a system that can handle the game comfortably at most configurations, though 4K Ultra pushes it to the edge of playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1497 out of 2825 places this configuration almost exactly at the median of all tested systems for The Technomancer. This is not a top-tier result, nor is it a disappointing one — it is a balanced outcome that reflects the mid-range positioning of both the CPU and GPU individually. The RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 5 7500X3D ranks at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. The gap between those two percentile figures tells a clear story: the CPU is capable of far more than this GPU can feed it in many scenarios, and in this game, the graphics card is the limiting factor at higher settings.

When compared to other tested combinations, this pairing's median rank suggests that The Technomancer is not particularly demanding on the CPU side, allowing the RTX 4060 to become the primary determinant of performance. The game's age — released in mid-2016 — means modern mid-range hardware should handle it with relative ease, and the measured results bear that out at 1080p and 1440p. The rank is dragged down primarily by the 4K Ultra result, which falls to 31 FPS and pulls the overall assessment closer to the middle of the pack. Had the database only considered 1080p performance, this combo would likely rank considerably higher.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock runs at 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and memory operates at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). These specifications place the card as a solid 1080p performer with reasonable 1440p capabilities, and the measured data in The Technomancer reflects that positioning.

At 1080p, the RTX 4060 delivers 111 FPS on High settings and 86 FPS on Ultra, showing that even the most demanding preset at this resolution is well within the card's comfort zone. Moving to 1440p, the card still holds up admirably: 72 FPS on High and 56 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Medium result shows a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS, indicating smooth frame pacing in typical gameplay. The card's 8 GB VRAM capacity is not stressed by this game's requirements, as even at 4K Ultra the bottleneck appears to be raw compute rather than memory capacity, given the game's age and modest texture requirements.

The 4K results reveal the card's limits. At 4K High, the RTX 4060 manages 40 FPS, which drops to 31 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Medium result shows 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 53 FPS, suggesting that even at Medium settings, 4K is a marginal experience. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K with this title's more demanding settings. The card's performance in this game aligns with its overall benchmark profile, which shows a PassMark G3D score of 19545 and a percentile ranking of 61 among all GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience for this combination. At 1080p, every preset is playable, with Ultra delivering 86 FPS and High delivering 111 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra costs 25 FPS, which is a significant penalty for what is likely a modest visual improvement in a game from 2016. For players with 1080p displays, High settings offer the best balance, delivering 111 FPS while leaving headroom for demanding scenes.

At 1440p, High settings produce 72 FPS, which is smooth for most players, while Ultra drops to 56 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows 85 FPS with a minimum of 72 FPS, making it a strong choice for those who prioritize frame rate stability over maximum visual fidelity. Given that the game's visual differences between Medium and High are likely modest, Medium at 1440p provides the most consistent experience without dipping below 72 FPS.

For 4K, the situation is more constrained. High settings produce 40 FPS, which is borderline for playability, while Ultra drops to 31 FPS, which is generally considered too low for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 4K delivers 61 FPS, making it the only 4K option that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Players with 4K displays should either accept Low settings for fluid gameplay or drop to 1440p and use High settings for a markedly better visual experience. The data suggests that 1440p High is the sweet spot for this combination, offering 72 FPS with good visual quality and no measurable frame drops.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run The Technomancer at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: At 4K Low, the system achieves 61 FPS, which is playable. Medium yields 47 FPS, High drops to 40 FPS, and Ultra falls to 31 FPS. Only the Low preset maintains a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's performance in this game compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, ranking just below the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2% delta) and just above the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, +0.3% delta). In this game, the measured results are consistent with that mid-range positioning.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500X3D a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: No. The CPU ranks at the 89th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 44573, while the GPU sits at the 61st percentile. The CPU's performance headroom means the GPU is the limiting factor in this combination.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p display?

A: Medium settings at 1440p deliver 85 FPS with a minimum of 72 FPS and maximum of 97 FPS. High settings produce 72 FPS, while Ultra drops to 56 FPS. Medium offers the best combination of visual quality and frame rate stability.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 86 FPS, while 1440p Ultra produces 56 FPS. This represents a 30 FPS drop, or approximately 35% lower performance when increasing resolution by 78% in pixel count.

Q: Does the game run better at 4K Low than at 1440p Ultra?

A: Yes. 4K Low produces 61 FPS, while 1440p Ultra produces 56 FPS. The 4K Low preset offers both higher frame rates and higher resolution, making it the better choice for 4K display owners.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance at higher resolutions. Starting at 1080p High with 111 FPS, moving to 1440p High drops the frame rate to 72 FPS, a reduction of 39 FPS or approximately 35%. Continuing to 4K High yields 40 FPS, which is a further reduction of 32 FPS or approximately 44% from the 1440p result. This scaling is consistent with the pixel count increases: 1440p has 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, and 4K has 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p.

The Low settings preset shows a similar pattern: 169 FPS at 1080p, 110 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 35% from 1080p to 1440p and 45% from 1440p to 4K, matching the High preset scaling almost exactly. This consistency indicates that the RTX 4060's performance scales predictably with resolution, and the limiting factor is the GPU's fill rate and compute throughput rather than any memory bandwidth constraint.

The Medium preset results show the same trend: 130 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The minimum frame rates at Medium are 110 FPS at 1080p, 72 FPS at 1440p, and 40 FPS at 4K, with maximums of 149, 97, and 53 respectively. The consistent scaling across all presets suggests that the game's rendering pipeline is not exhibiting any unusual bottlenecks at specific resolutions, and the RTX 4060's 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient to avoid bandwidth-related frame drops.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture built on a 5 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 4.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, and features a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration is particularly beneficial for gaming workloads, and the CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3494 and multithread score of 25047 confirm strong overall performance.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale almost perfectly with resolution changes. If the CPU were a bottleneck, we would expect to see diminishing frame rate differences between 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows consistent scaling across all resolutions and settings. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44573, places it just above the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466, +0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342, +0.5% delta), while trailing the Intel Core i5-14600 (44889, -0.7% delta).

The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for this game, which was released in 2016 and likely utilizes only a handful of threads. The 96 MB L3 cache provides ample headroom for game data that benefits from faster access, and the 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth available through the dual-channel DDR5 interface ensures that memory subsystem performance is not a limiting factor. The CPU's 65 W TDP also indicates efficient operation, though this is not directly relevant to game performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results across all settings. Low produces 169 FPS, Medium produces 130 FPS with a minimum of 110 FPS and maximum of 149 FPS, High produces 111 FPS, and Ultra produces 86 FPS. These numbers indicate that even at Ultra settings, the RTX 4060 maintains frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p a thoroughly smooth experience at any preset.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low produces 110 FPS, Medium produces 85 FPS with a minimum of 72 FPS and maximum of 97 FPS, High produces 72 FPS, and Ultra produces 56 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 72 FPS ensures consistent smoothness, while High's 72 FPS average is borderline but acceptable for most players. Ultra's 56 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it a less ideal choice for competitive or fast-paced gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060's limitations become apparent. Low produces 61 FPS, Medium produces 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 53 FPS, High produces 40 FPS, and Ultra produces 31 FPS. The Low preset is the only 4K option that maintains 60+ FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 50 FPS, with Ultra dropping below 30 FPS territory at 31 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 40 FPS at 4K Medium suggests that even moderate settings can cause noticeable frame drops in demanding scenes.

The overall pattern across all resolutions and settings shows a system that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming with this title, but which requires significant settings reductions to achieve playable frame rates at 4K. The combo's median rank of 1497 out of 2825 reflects this balanced but not exceptional performance profile.