The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination delivers a playable, though not flawless, experience in The Technomancer, with performance that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The data shows a system that is firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at 1080p to push frame rates well above 100 FPS on lower presets. This pairing sits in the lower-middle portion of the database’s tested combos, indicating that while it handles the game, it does not excel relative to the broader field. The following analysis breaks down how each component contributes to the measured results and what settings offer the most balanced experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and steep performance drop as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a system where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 91 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the average falls to 60 FPS, a reduction of about 34%. At 3840x2160, the average drops further to 33 FPS, which is roughly 64% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the RX 5700 XT’s rendering throughput is quickly saturated by the increasing pixel count, while the Ryzen 5 8400F is not the limiting factor in these scenarios.

The trend holds across all settings presets. For Low settings, the average FPS goes from 139 at 1080p, to 91 at 1440p, and down to 50 at 4K. The Medium preset shows 107 FPS at 1080p, 70 at 1440p, and 38 at 4K. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with averages of 71, 47, and 26 FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. The consistent pattern of roughly halving frame rates when doubling the resolution from 1080p to 4K strongly suggests that the GPU’s pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are the governing constraints. The 4K results, particularly the 26 FPS average on Ultra, make that resolution impractical for smooth gameplay, while 1440p offers a more viable middle ground for those willing to adjust settings.

Interestingly, the difference between 1080p and 1440p is less severe than the jump from 1440p to 4K. For example, on High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 31 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 27 FPS. This suggests that the GPU’s memory subsystem, which has an 8 GB capacity and a 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, begins to struggle more significantly as the frame buffer demands increase at 4K. The data indicates that 1080p is the native comfort zone for this combo, with 1440p being playable only on lower presets, and 4K being a benchmark exercise rather than a practical gaming resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In the context of The Technomancer, which is an Action RPG from 2016, this CPU provides substantial processing power. The benchmark results for the CPU show a strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and a 3DMark max threads score of 6165. These numbers indicate that the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU takes on more load.

The game’s performance at 1080p with Low settings, where the average FPS reaches 139, demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU with enough frames to exceed typical 60 Hz refresh rates by a wide margin. Even at Ultra settings at 1080p, the 71 FPS average is well above the threshold where CPU limitations would typically manifest. The data shows no evidence of CPU-bound behavior, as the FPS drops are consistently proportional to resolution increases, which is a hallmark of GPU limitation. The CPU’s single-thread performance, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3685 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943, is also robust, ensuring that the game’s primary thread does not become a constraint.

The Ryzen 5 8400F’s position relative to its nearest rivals underscores its adequacy. It scores within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Core i7-13620H, and is 0.4% behind the AMD EPYC 9474F in average benchmark score. This means the processor is performing as expected for its class, offering no unusual advantages or deficits that would alter the gaming experience in The Technomancer. The CPU’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support are standard for modern platforms and are more than sufficient for this game’s demands. In essence, the CPU role here is to stay out of the way, and the data confirms it does exactly that, allowing the GPU to be the sole arbiter of frame rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the decisive component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the measured FPS figures. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 1905 MHz, with a game clock of 1755 MHz. The card’s compute capability is rated at 9.754 TFLOPS FP32, and it has 2560 shading units. These specs place it as a mid-range card from the RDNA 1.0 architecture, and the data shows that it is fully utilized in this game.

The GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth are likely the primary reasons for the significant performance drop at 4K. The Technomancer, while not a modern title, still requires substantial memory bandwidth at high resolutions, and the 448.0 GB/s figure appears to be insufficient for maintaining smooth frame rates at 3840x2160. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is also a potential concern at 4K with higher textures, though the data does not explicitly show a memory capacity-related crash or stutter, only a gradual FPS decline. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 16277 and its percentile ranking of 59 against all GPUs confirm that it is a solid but not high-end performer.

The RX 5700 XT’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, which scores 0.1% higher, and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell, which scores 0.3% lower. This tight clustering indicates that the card is performing exactly as expected for its tier. In The Technomancer, the GPU’s role is to render the game’s environments and effects, and the data shows that it does so capably at 1080p, adequately at 1440p with reduced settings, and poorly at 4K. The card’s 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs are adequate for the game’s visual complexity, but the sheer pixel throughput required at 4K overwhelms its capabilities, leading to the sub-30 FPS averages seen on Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database’s overall rankings for The Technomancer, this combination of the Ryzen 5 8400F and RX 5700 XT ranks 2741 out of 3696 tested combos. This places it in the bottom third of all configurations, which is a somewhat surprising result given the individual component benchmarks. The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, and the GPU ranks in the 59th percentile, suggesting that the pairing should be more competitive. However, the game’s specific demands, particularly its sensitivity to GPU memory bandwidth, may penalize this combo more than others.

The rank of 2741 indicates that many other CPU-GPU pairings achieve higher frame rates in this title. This is likely due to the RX 5700 XT being a relatively older card that struggles with the game’s engine at higher resolutions. The combo’s position is not a reflection of a bottleneck or mismatch, but rather a statement about the absolute performance level of the GPU. For context, the combo sits within a field where the top performers likely use more recent or higher-end GPUs with greater memory bandwidth and compute throughput.

The data shows that this combo is capable of delivering a 60 FPS average at 1440p on High settings, which is a respectable achievement. However, the 4K results, which fall below 30 FPS on Ultra, drag the overall ranking down. The ranking also suggests that if a user prioritizes 1080p gaming, this combo is more than sufficient, but for higher resolutions, it falls behind many alternatives. The rank is a holistic measure, and the measured FPS data indicates that the combo’s strength lies in 1080p and modest 1440p play, rather than in pushing the boundaries of visual fidelity at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a smooth 60 FPS experience, the data shows that 1440p with High settings achieves an average of 60 FPS, making it the highest resolution and quality combination that hits this target. At 1080p, High settings deliver 91 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. For users with a 144 Hz display at 1080p, the Low preset’s 139 FPS average is the only setting that comes close to maximizing the display’s potential, though Medium at 107 FPS is also a viable choice.

At 4K, the data does not support any settings preset for a consistently fluid experience. The High preset averages 33 FPS, Medium averages 38 FPS, and Low averages 50 FPS. While 50 FPS on Low at 4K may be playable for some, the frame time consistency is not measured, and the average suggests that dips below 30 FPS are possible. For a practical recommendation, users should avoid 4K with this combo unless they are willing to accept lower frame rates. The Medium preset at 1440p, which averages 70 FPS with a minimum recorded FPS of 59, offers a good balance between visual quality and performance, providing a safety margin above 60 FPS.

The Ultra preset is the least efficient choice, as it only yields 71 FPS at 1080p and 47 FPS at 1440p. The gap between High and Ultra is substantial, with a drop of 20 FPS at 1080p and 13 FPS at 1440p, indicating that the visual gains from Ultra may not justify the performance cost. The data suggests that High settings are the sweet spot for this game, offering a significant improvement over Medium in terms of visual fidelity while maintaining playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at 1440p, which averages 91 FPS, is a strong option that avoids the 4K resolution entirely.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The exact measured FPS figures provide a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across all tested scenarios. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 139 FPS, followed by Medium at 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS. The High preset averages 91 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 71 FPS. This resolution shows the widest range of performance, from 71 to 139 FPS, demonstrating the GPU’s headroom when the pixel count is low.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 91 FPS, which is identical to the 1080p High result, highlighting how resolution scaling affects the same settings. The Medium preset averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS, making it the only 1440p preset with measured frame time variance. The High preset averages 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 47 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 44 FPS, which is a significant range that gives users clear choices between speed and quality.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal for smooth play. The Low preset averages 50 FPS, the Medium preset averages 38 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS, the High preset averages 33 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 26 FPS. The data shows that even the Low preset at 4K cannot maintain a solid 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls below 30 FPS, which is generally considered the threshold for playable frame rates. The Medium preset’s minimum of 33 FPS is the only data point that shows a floor above 30 FPS at 4K, but it is still far from ideal. These numbers confirm that 4K is not a practical resolution for this combo in The Technomancer, and users should target 1080p or 1440p for the best experience.