The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, presents a unique challenge for modern hardware. The benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination reveal a performance profile that is heavily influenced by the game's age and engine characteristics. The data shows a system that is capable of high frame rates, but the scaling across resolutions and settings suggests a complex interplay between the CPU's high single-thread performance and the GPU's substantial rasterization power.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates at a base clock of 4.70 GHz and can boost up to 5.30 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support are key features. In the broader context of CPU performance, this processor sits in the 79th percentile against all CPUs, indicating strong overall capability.

For a game like The Technomancer, which was released in 2016, the reliance on single-threaded performance is typically more pronounced than in modern titles. The benchmark results reflect this. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1965, is a strong indicator of its ability to handle the game's game logic and draw call submission. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 233 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain this pace. However, the frame rate is not purely CPU-bound, as the performance scales with resolution.

Comparing the Ryzen 5 7600X to its nearest rivals, the average benchmark scores are extremely close. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K both have an average score of 27578, which is a 0.2% difference from the 7600X's 27636. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a slightly higher score of 27712, which is a -0.3% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 has an average score of 27535, a 0.4% delta. This data indicates that the CPU's performance is very competitive, and for a game like The Technomancer, the core count of 6 is likely sufficient, as the game may not be optimized to use more than a handful of threads.

The multi-threaded performance of the CPU is also relevant. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 15236, which is a strong result. However, the game doesn't necessarily scale perfectly with extra cores, and the data suggests that the clock speed and single-thread performance are more important for The Technomancer. The 12 threads of the 7600X are enough to handle background tasks and any game processes that do utilize multiple threads.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a current generation graphics card from the Radeon RX 9000 series, built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1660 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2970 MHz. The GPU's benchmark percentile against all other GPUs is 55, and its average benchmark score is 13543.

For a game from 2016, the RX 9070 XT is a very powerful piece of hardware. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is more than enough for The Technomancer at all settings and resolutions. The memory bandwidth may not be a limiting factor at the game's settings. The GPU's raw compute power, as indicated by its FP32 performance of 48.66 TFLOPS, is more than likely sufficient to drive high frame rates.

The data shows that the GPU is not the only factor in the performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 233 FPS. This is a high frame rate, but it is not as high as it could be, suggesting that the CPU is starting to become a bottleneck at this low resolution. The GPU's performance is better shown at higher resolutions. At 2160p, the frame rates drop significantly, indicating that the GPU is now the limiting factor.

The GPU's nearest rivals are not in the same performance tier. The AMD Radeon HD 7770M and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 have average scores that are very close to the RX 9070 XT's average score of 13543, but these are much older and less capable cards. This is an anomaly in the data, as the RX 9070 XT is clearly a high-end card. The average score is likely being pulled down by the fact that the benchmark suite used for this GPU may not include the most demanding tests. In a demanding game like The Technomancer, the GPU's actual performance is far above these rivals.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data for The Technomancer provides a clear picture of how the Ryzen 5 7600X and RX 9070 XT perform across different settings. The settings presets are Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The data is given for each of the three resolutions: 1080p, 1440p, and 4K.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 119 FPS. The High preset achieves 153 FPS, which is a 28.6% increase over Ultra. The Medium preset achieves 179 FPS, which is a 17% increase over High. The Low preset achieves 233 FPS, which is a 30.2% increase over Medium. The step from Medium to High is a 14.5% drop, and the step from High to Ultra is a 22.5% drop.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset achieves 78 FPS. The High preset achieves 100 FPS, which is a 28.2% increase over Ultra. The Medium preset gets 117 FPS, a 17% increase over High. The Low preset gets 152 FPS, a 29.9% increase over Medium.

At 4K, the Ultra preset achieves 43 FPS. The High preset achieves 55 FPS, a 27.9% increase over Ultra. The Medium preset achieves 64 FPS, a 16.4% increase over High. The Low preset gets 83 FPS, a 29.7% increase over Medium.

The data shows that for the best experience, the Medium preset is often the most balanced option. At 1080p, Medium provides 179 FPS, which is a smooth and responsive frame rate for an action RPG. At 1440p, Medium provides 117 FPS, which is still highly playable. At 4K, Medium provides 64 FPS, which is close to a 60 FPS target. The High preset is also a good option, offering a significant visual quality improvement over Medium, but with a more noticeable frame rate cost. The Ultra preset is for those who prioritize image quality over frame rate, but it can result in lower frame rates, especially at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the context of all tested hardware combinations for The Technomancer, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks at position 875 out of 3696 combos. This places it in a relatively high position, but there is a significant number of other configurations that perform better. The 99th percentile of this rank is 875/3696 = 23.7% from the top, meaning it is in the top quarter of all tested combos.

This ranking indicates that while the hardware is capable, it is not the absolute top-tier for this game. There are likely other combinations with more powerful GPUs or CPUs that can achieve higher frame rates. The ranking is a measure of the overall performance of the combo, and it shows that this setup is a solid performer, but not an elite one.

The data suggests that the GPU is the main limiting factor in this combo. The CPU is strong enough to keep up with most modern games, but the GPU's performance is what will determine the frame rate at higher resolutions. The combo's rank confirms the balance of the system, as it is not being held back by one component.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows how the performance scales with resolution. At 1080p, the system is able to achieve over 200 FPS on Low settings. As the resolution increases to 1440p, the frame rates drop, but they remain high. At 4K, the frame rates drop further, especially on the High and Ultra settings.

For example, at Low settings, the FPS goes from 233 at 1080p to 152 at 1440p, a 34.8% decrease, and then to 83 at 4K, a 45.4% decrease from 1440p. At Ultra settings, the FPS goes from 119 at 1080p to 78 at 1440p, a 34.5% decrease, and then to 43 at 4K, a 44.9% decrease from 1440p.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. The large drop from 1080p to 4K indicates that the GPU is the limiting component in this game. The CPU is able to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, but as the resolution increases, the GPU's workload becomes more demanding, and the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The CPU's single-thread performance is likely strong enough to not be a significant factor at any resolution, so the GPU's raster and shading capabilities are what determine the final frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following is the exact measured FPS data for this combination:

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 233 FPS
• Medium: Average 179 FPS, min 152, max 205
• High: Average 153 FPS
• Ultra: Average 119 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 152 FPS
• Medium: Average 117 FPS, min 99, max 134
• High: Average 100 FPS
• Ultra: Average 78 FPS

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 83 FPS
• Medium: Average 64 FPS, min 55, max 74
• High: Average 55 FPS
• Ultra: Average 43 FPS

The data shows a clear pattern of decreasing performance with increasing resolution and settings. The Medium settings have min and max FPS data, but other settings do not, which may indicate the level of variance in performance. The 4K Ultra setting is the most demanding, with an average of 43 FPS, which is not ideal for a fluid experience. The 1080p Low setting is the easiest, with an average of 233 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: The average FPS is 153.

Q: How well does the system perform at 4K?

A: At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 43 on Ultra to 83 on Low. The Medium setting provides an average of 64 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates that the GPU is the main bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU is capable of producing high frame rates, but as the resolution increases, the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the best setting to use for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Medium setting provides an average of 117 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS. The High setting provides an average of 100 FPS, and Ultra provides 78 FPS. The Ultra setting is also above 60 FPS, so any setting except Ultra will be above 60 FPS. The data shows that the High setting provides a balanced experience, but for a guaranteed 60 FPS, the Medium or High preset is recommended.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, has a score of 27578, which is a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i5-12600K also has a score of 27578, a 0.2% delta.

Q: What is the ranking of this combo among all tested combos?

A: This combination is ranked 875 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer, meaning it is in the top 23.7% of all tested systems.