The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly across resolutions and settings. This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT, interpreting the data to understand the balance between the CPU and GPU in this specific title. Benchmark results indicate a configuration that is capable of strong 1080p performance, but one that will require careful setting management for higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for The Technomancer clearly shows how the graphical workload intensifies as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 76. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Ultra preset drops the average to 50 frames per second, a substantial reduction. The most significant performance hit occurs when stepping up to 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset yields an average of just 27 FPS.

Analyzing the scaling by percentage reveals the game's heavy reliance on the GPU at higher resolutions. At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 63 FPS, which falls to 35 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a decrease of roughly 44%. Similarly, the Medium preset at 74 FPS in 1440p drops to 41 FPS at 4K, a reduction of about 45%. The Low preset is less impacted; it goes from 97 FPS at 1440p to 45 FPS at 4K, which is a 54% drop, but it still demonstrates that the resolution increase heavily taxes the graphics hardware.

These numbers indicate that the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is the primary limiting component at 4K. The 8 GB of VRAM and the GPU's rendering power are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at that resolution. At 1080p, however, the situation is different. The difference between the Low preset (148 FPS) and the High preset (97 FPS) is a notable 34%, but the system still delivers very high frame rates. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU, with its 8-core, 16-thread design, is able to feed the GPU adequately, but the GPU is still the dominant factor, as performance degrades quickly as the graphics workload increases.

The data shows that the GPU is the main bottleneck when moving from 1080p to 4K, with the performance dropping off a cliff. The FPS is the clearest indicator of this. A 148 FPS to 27 FPS swing from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra is a dramatic demonstration of how much more work the GPU has to do, and the data indicates the RX 6650 XT simply doesn't have the power to handle it at that resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, provides a bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s. For a game like The Technomancer, this memory configuration appears to be a crucial factor. Looking at the 4K Ultra results, the 27 FPS average is a clear sign that the GPU is severely overloaded, potentially due to memory capacity or bandwidth limitations. The shift from 1080p to 4K increases the frame buffer demands, and with only 8 GB of VRAM, the card may be running into memory allocation issues.

The GPU's clock speeds are another element. It has a base clock of 2055 MHz, a game clock of 2410 MHz, and a boost clock of 2635 MHz. This high boost clock is likely the reason the card can achieve the 97 FPS average at 1080p High settings. This is a strong result, but it is the combination of the GPU's compute power and memory speed that allows for this performance. The card's 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs are also well-utilized in a game from this era.

The fact that the 4K High preset (35 FPS) is so close to the 4K Medium preset (41 FPS) suggests that the GPU's limits are being reached. The performance gap is not as large as the one between High and Medium at 1080p (97 vs 114), which is a sign that the GPU is not the only factor. But it is still the primary one. The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a Passmark G3D score of 17166, shows it is a capable card for its generation.

The GPU's role is best understood by looking at the FPS scaling. At 1080p, the GPU is powerful enough to provide a great experience. But as resolution increases, the GPU is the single most important factor in the frame rate. The 1080p to 4K delta is huge, and that's all on the GPU. The CPU is not the bottleneck at those resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data suggests that the "High" preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. For players targeting a solid 60 FPS, the 1920x1080 High preset delivers an average of 97 FPS, which provides a smooth and visually rich experience. The 2560x1440 High preset also offers a respectable 63 FPS, which is still very playable. The 4K High preset, however, with an average of 35 FPS, is not a great choice for a consistent experience.

The Low preset is the way to go for those seeking the highest possible frame rates. At 1080p, it yields 148 FPS, and at 1440p, it achieves 97 FPS. This is a great choice for competitive or high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the visual downgrade might be significant for some players.

The Medium preset is a middle-ground option. It provides average frame rates of 114 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K. For 1080p and 1440p, this is a very balanced choice. At 4K, the 41 FPS average is still a notable improvement over the Ultra's 27 FPS, but it may not be enough for smooth gameplay.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding. It delivers 76 FPS at 1080p, 50 FPS at 1440p, and 27 FPS at 4K. At 1080p, it is a very good experience. At 1440p, it is a little below the ideal 60 FPS mark. At 4K, it's a very heavy load. For the best experience, the data says to stick with High or Medium to get a good balance between visual quality and performance, especially at resolutions higher than 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is ranked 2400th out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the 35th percentile, indicating that it performs better than about 35% of all tested configurations. This is a mid-range result for this specific game, which is a demanding title.

The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700, has an average benchmark score of 25517, and it sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with a score of 25530 (a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H. This shows that the Ryzen 7 5700 is a powerful processor, but the game's performance is still limited by its GPU.

The GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT, has an average benchmark score of 19765 and is at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla K40m, AMD FirePro D300, and AMD FirePro W7000, all with very similar scores. This tells us that the GPU is a mid-range performer, and it is the main reason the combo does not rank higher. The CPU is doing its part, but the GPU is holding the overall performance back.

The combo rank is a result of the GPU's limitations in this game, not the CPU. The 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 5700 is more than capable, but the 8 GB GPU and its memory bandwidth are the limiting factors. This is a case where a stronger GPU would likely push the combo much higher in the rankings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings for this system?

A: The average FPS is 63.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this configuration?

A: The lowest average FPS is 27, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U has a score of 25485, a difference of 0.1% in favor of the Ryzen 5 7640U.

Q: What is the VRAM capacity of the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: The average FPS is 148.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the game?

A: The combo is ranked 2400th out of 3696 tested combos.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average FPS of 148. This is the highest frame rate recorded for this configuration.
• Medium: Average FPS of 114, with a minimum of 97 and a maximum of 131.
• High: Average FPS of 97. This is a solid performance for the High preset.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 76. This is still a playable frame rate for most titles.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average FPS of 97. The frame rate is still very high, but it has dropped from the 1080p Low preset.
• Medium: Average FPS of 74, with a minimum of 63 and a maximum of 85.
• High: Average FPS of 63. This is a playable frame rate, but it's right at the edge of what is considered smooth.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 50. This is a considerable drop from the High preset.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average FPS of 53. This is a playable frame rate for the Low preset.
• Medium: Average FPS of 41, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 47.
• High: Average FPS of 35. This is a very low frame rate, and it may not be a good experience for many players.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 27. This is the lowest frame rate recorded, making the game nearly unplayable at this setting.

This data shows a clear pattern: the performance scales down as resolution and settings increase. The sweet spot for this combo is 1080p and 1440p, where you can get good frame rates on High and Medium settings. The 4K resolution is too demanding for the RX 6650 XT in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is based on the Zen 3 architecture, and it has 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.60 GHz. This is a very capable CPU, and its performance is quite strong. In the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, it scores 20655, and in the single-core test, it scores 2916. In Geekbench, it scores 9959 in multicore and 1907 in single-core. These are all very good numbers.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to handle the game's logic, physics, and AI. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it is likely more than enough for the game's requirements. The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p, the CPU is able to keep up with the GPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates. The fact that the FPS drops significantly at 4K, even with the same CPU, proves that the GPU is the limiting factor.

The Ryzen 7 5700's L3 cache is 16 MB, and it is a 7nm processor from TSMC. The chip has a TDP of 65 watts. The CPU's strong single-threaded performance is important, as many games are still reliant on it. The data from the benchmark shows that the CPU is more than capable of keeping the GPU fed. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 6628, which shows its multi-threading power.

The CPU is not the reason for the low frame rates at 4K. The GPU is. The CPU is a high-performing part that wouldn't be a bottleneck, even in a game like The Technomancer. The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700's strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance is a solid foundation, but the data clearly indicates that the GPU is the component that determines the frame rates in this game, especially at resolutions higher than 1080p.

The performance is not limited by the CPU. The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 5700 is more than enough for this title. The 4K results are evidence of the GPU's limits, not the CPU's.