The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers a highly playable experience in The Technomancer, with benchmark results showing that this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and solid 60+ FPS performance at 1440p. The data indicates that the optimal balance of visual fidelity and frame rate is achieved at Medium settings, which provides a significant performance cushion over High and Ultra presets without sacrificing the core visual experience. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 138 FPS, which drops to a still-excellent 90 FPS at 1440p, and remains playable at 49 FPS in 4K. This makes Medium the recommended starting point for most users, as it offers the best combination of smoothness and quality across all tested resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data clearly shows that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this hardware combination in The Technomancer. At 1920x1080, the jump from Medium to High costs 21 FPS (from 138 to 117), while the jump from High to Ultra costs another 25 FPS (from 117 to 92). This indicates diminishing returns on visual quality for the performance hit taken at higher presets. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 138 FPS on average, which is more than sufficient for even the highest refresh rate monitors, and it provides a comfortable margin above the 117 FPS minimum recorded at High settings.

For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra preset is viable at 1080p with an average of 92 FPS, but it becomes more demanding at higher resolutions. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to exactly 60 FPS on average, which is the bare minimum for smooth gameplay on standard 60Hz displays, but it offers no headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 1440p, however, delivers 90 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS, providing a much more consistent experience. At 3840x2160, the choice becomes more constrained: Medium is the only preset that maintains a playable frame rate above 30 FPS, averaging 49 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K drop to 42 FPS and 33 FPS respectively, which are borderline playable but may feel sluggish in action-heavy moments.

The data suggests that users with 1080p displays should start with Medium for the best experience, and only consider High or Ultra if they have a 144Hz or higher monitor and prefer visual quality over maximum smoothness. For 1440p users, Medium is the clear recommendation, as it maintains a 90 FPS average while High offers a still-respectable 77 FPS. For 4K users, Medium is the only sensible choice, as it is the sole preset that keeps the average above 45 FPS, and Low is the only alternative that provides a fully smooth experience at 64 FPS, though with a significant visual downgrade.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This CPU sits in the 78th percentile against all CPUs in the benchmark database, indicating strong overall processing power. In the context of The Technomancer, an Action RPG released in 2016, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are more than adequate, as the game's engine does not typically scale to 16 threads. The Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread performance, measured at 901 in 3DMark single-thread and 293 in Cinebench R15 single-core, is the more relevant metric for this title, which relies on a few heavily loaded threads.

The CPU's performance is competitive with its nearest rivals, as shown in the benchmark data. The Ryzen 7 5700 averages a benchmark score of 25517, which is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25446) and within 0.1% of the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530) and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25550). This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this pairing, and the measured FPS in The Technomancer is likely limited by the GPU at higher resolutions. However, at 1080p Low settings, where the frame rate reaches 179 FPS, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more critical, as the GPU has more headroom to render frames quickly.

With a 16 MB L3 cache and a 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, the Ryzen 7 5700 provides ample data throughput for the game's assets. The CPU's TDP of 65 watts is modest, and its compatibility with the AM4 socket makes it a versatile option. The benchmark data shows that the CPU's multi-threaded performance scales well, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655, but for The Technomancer, the single-thread score of 2916 in the same test is more indicative of real-world performance in this title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. The memory operates at an effective speed of 18 Gbps, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2150 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz. This memory capacity and bandwidth are crucial for The Technomancer at higher resolutions, as the game's textures and assets can consume significant VRAM. The 12 GB capacity is generous for a game from 2016, ensuring that the GPU does not run out of memory even at 4K Ultra settings.

The RX 6750 XT's compute performance is substantial, with 2560 shading units and a peak FP32 throughput of 13.31 TFLOPS. This translates to a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548, and the GPU sits in the 71st percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26011. In terms of nearest rivals, the RX 6750 XT is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25891), 0.6% ahead of the AMD FirePro W7100 (25856), and 0.7% ahead of the AMD FirePro D700 (25842). It is also 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (25740), which highlights that this desktop GPU holds its own against a high-end mobile part.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 179 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 33 FPS, a reduction of 82%. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU's 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs are well-suited for the game's rendering requirements, and the 166.4 GPixel/s pixel rate and 416.0 GTexel/s texture rate provide the necessary fill rate for detailed scenes. The RX 6750 XT's 250 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this performance class, and its PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensures sufficient bandwidth for the GPU's data needs.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combination in The Technomancer?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 Medium is the best balance, delivering 90 FPS on average with a minimum of 76 FPS. This provides a smooth experience while maintaining high visual quality. At 1920x1080, the same settings yield 138 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate displays.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160 Medium, the system averages 49 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS, which is playable. Lowering to Low settings increases the average to 64 FPS, but High and Ultra drop to 42 FPS and 33 FPS respectively, which may be too inconsistent for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, which is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485, deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25446, deltaPct 0.3). It is also within 0.1% of the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530) and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25550), showing it performs on par with these alternatives.

Q: Is the GPU's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for The Technomancer?

A: Yes, the 12 GB GDDR6 memory with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is more than enough for this game, which was released in 2016. The GPU's memory capacity is not a limiting factor at any resolution or settings preset tested, as the FPS drops are more attributable to raw compute performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RX 6750 XT and its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011, which is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25891) and 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (25740). This indicates a marginal but consistent performance advantage over these comparable parts.

Q: How much FPS is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 138 at 1920x1080 to 90 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 48 FPS. From 1080p to 3840x2160, the average drops from 138 to 49 FPS, a total reduction of 89 FPS, representing a 64.5% decrease in frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario in The Technomancer. At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 138 FPS at 1920x1080 to 90 FPS at 2560x1440, a 34.8% decrease. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average drops to 49 FPS, which is a 64.5% reduction from the 1080p figure. This steep decline indicates that the RX 6750 XT is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU's performance remains constant across all resolution settings.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At High settings, the FPS drops from 117 at 1080p to 77 at 1440p (34.2% decrease) and then to 42 at 4K (64.1% decrease from 1080p). At Low settings, the drop is from 179 FPS at 1080p to 117 FPS at 1440p (34.6% decrease) and then to 64 FPS at 4K (64.2% decrease). The consistency of these percentages across presets suggests that the scaling is almost entirely resolution-driven, with the GPU's fill rate and bandwidth becoming the bottleneck as pixel count increases.

The data also shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this scaling. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 179 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would stress many CPUs, but the Ryzen 7 5700 manages to keep up. The fact that the FPS drops by roughly one-third when moving from 1080p to 1440p, regardless of settings, indicates that the GPU's performance scales with pixel count as expected, and the CPU's headroom is not exhausted. This is further supported by the 4K results, where even at Low settings, the GPU can only manage 64 FPS, confirming that the RX 6750 XT is the constraining component at all resolutions above 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data for The Technomancer with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 179 FPS average
• Medium: 138 FPS average, 117 FPS minimum, 158 FPS maximum
• High: 117 FPS average
• Ultra: 92 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 117 FPS average
• Medium: 90 FPS average, 76 FPS minimum, 103 FPS maximum
• High: 77 FPS average
• Ultra: 60 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 64 FPS average
• Medium: 49 FPS average, 42 FPS minimum, 57 FPS maximum
• High: 42 FPS average
• Ultra: 33 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern where each settings tier costs approximately 20-30 FPS at 1080p, with the gap narrowing at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS, while at 1440p it is 57 FPS, and at 4K it is 31 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions is due to the GPU becoming more pixel-bound, reducing the relative impact of settings changes on overall frame rate. The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most balanced experience, with the minimum FPS figures (117 at 1080p, 76 at 1440p, 42 at 4K) all remaining above the threshold for playable performance. The Ultra preset, while offering the highest visual quality, only achieves a 60 FPS average at 1440p and 33 FPS at 4K, making it less suitable for smooth gameplay at those resolutions.

Overall, this hardware combination is well-matched for The Technomancer, with the CPU providing ample headroom and the GPU delivering strong performance across a range of settings and resolutions. The data confirms that Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p offer the best gameplay experience, while 4K is possible but requires compromise on visual fidelity to maintain acceptable frame rates.