The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a performance profile in The Technomancer that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the GPU acting as the primary constraint at higher settings. The measured data shows a clear progression of frame rates that scales predictably with both resolution and graphical fidelity, offering a detailed look at how this specific combination behaves in this Action RPG.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a steep performance gradient as resolution increases, which is the expected behavior for a system where the graphics card is the bottleneck. At 1080p, the combination produces exceptionally high frame rates that suggest the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 119.9 FPS to 74.8 FPS, a reduction of 45.1 FPS. This 37.6% decline indicates that the GPU is beginning to work harder as pixel count rises, but the system still maintains a very playable experience.

The most significant scaling occurs when pushing to 4K. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate falls to 43.4 FPS, which is a 58.5 FPS drop from the 1080p result. This represents a 48.8% performance reduction, clearly demonstrating that the Radeon RX 6750 XT is the limiting factor at this resolution. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is also steep, with the 74.8 FPS average at 2560x1440 dropping to 43.4 FPS, a 42.0% loss. This pattern is consistent with the GPU's memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and its 192-bit bus width, which become increasingly stressed as the pixel throughput demands rise.

The data suggests that the sweet spot for this combo is 1440p, where the frame rates remain high enough for smooth gameplay across all settings. The 1080p results are extremely high and likely exceed the refresh rate of most standard monitors, indicating that the CPU, with its boost clock of 4.60 GHz, is not holding the system back. The scaling behavior points firmly to a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, as the 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and the GPU's 2560 shading units are the components that determine the final output.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 7 5700G and the RX 6750 XT achieves a rank of 795 out of 1656 total combos. This places it in the middle of the pack, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer for this game, it is far from the bottom. The rank of 795 suggests that a significant number of other CPU-GPU pairings can outperform it, but it also means that it sits above nearly half of all tested configurations.

The combo's mid-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component scores. The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile against all tested CPUs, and the GPU is at the 79th percentile against all GPUs. However, the game's specific demands appear to favor different hardware characteristics. The combo rank reflects the measured FPS results, which show that the system can deliver very high frame rates at 1080p, but the 4K results drag its overall standing down. For a game released in 2016, this pairing is clearly capable, but the data indicates that other combinations with more powerful GPUs or CPUs that are better suited to this game's engine can achieve higher average scores.

The percentile rankings of the individual parts are relatively high, but the combination rank of 795 out of 1656 suggests that pairing these two specific mid-to-high-range components does not yield a top-tier result in this title. The performance is adequate, but the data shows that there is substantial headroom for improvement with a more powerful GPU, especially for those aiming for consistent 4K gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is built on the Zen 3 architecture with a Cezanne codename and manufactured on a 7 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. These specifications are more than sufficient for a game from 2016, which typically does not require high core counts. The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and a single-core score of 2930, indicates a strong processor that should not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 182.1 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that suggests the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. The single-thread performance, as evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2016, is solid and should handle the game's logic and physics calculations without issue. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support further contribute to a responsive system.

However, the CPU's performance is not the limiting factor in this configuration. The data shows that as resolution increases, the frame rates drop significantly, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU's 16 threads are likely underutilized in this game, as most titles from this era do not scale well beyond 4 to 8 threads. The 3dmark 8-thread score of 5648, compared to the 16-thread score of 6629, illustrates that performance scaling diminishes after 8 threads, which aligns with the game's likely usage patterns. The CPU is a capable partner for the GPU, but it is not the component that determines the final frame rate at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across different settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly high. Low settings yield an average of 182.1 FPS, Medium produces 137.5 FPS, High achieves 119.9 FPS, and Ultra still manages a very playable 92.6 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is well-balanced, and the GPU has enough headroom to handle even the most demanding settings without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline. Low settings average 117.8 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium settings produce 92.4 FPS, High settings yield 74.8 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 59.6 FPS. The Ultra result is just below the 60 FPS mark, which might be a concern for those seeking a perfectly smooth experience, but it is still within a playable range. The performance at this resolution demonstrates that the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming on most settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become apparent. Low settings average 64.5 FPS, which is playable, but Medium settings drop to 51 FPS, High settings fall to 43.4 FPS, and Ultra settings produce only 31.3 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below the 30 FPS threshold, indicating that it is not a viable option for smooth gameplay. The data shows a clear gradient, with the difference between Low and Ultra at 4K being 33.2 FPS, highlighting the significant impact of graphics settings on performance at this resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly influence the measured results. Based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, it features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The GPU has a base clock of 2150 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz. These high clock speeds, combined with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, provide a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s.

The GPU’s performance in The Technomancer is consistent with its synthetic benchmark scores. Its Passmark G3D score of 20700 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 place it in the 79th percentile against all GPUs. The data shows that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates at higher resolutions. The 4K results, particularly the 31.3 FPS average at Ultra settings, clearly illustrate that the GPU is struggling to maintain high frame rates with the increased pixel count. The 12 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor at these settings, as the game is unlikely to use more than 6 GB, but the sheer computational load of 4K rendering overwhelms the GPU's capabilities.

At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU demonstrates its strength. The high fill rate and texture rate, 166.4 GPixel/s and 416.0 GTexel/s respectively, allow it to process the game's visuals efficiently at these lower resolutions. The GPU's performance is also reflected in its nearest rivals, where it sits within a narrow band of scores. The RX 6750 XT’s average benchmark score of 35327 is only 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, and 1.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. This indicates that its performance is well-aligned with its mid-to-high-end positioning, and the measured FPS data confirms that it provides a solid gaming experience at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of being a 4K powerhouse in this title.