The Technomancer

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 lands at rank 1632 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. That places it in the 58th percentile of all tested system pairings, meaning roughly 42% of combos deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The position is respectable for a mid-generation pairing, but the data shows clear headroom constraints that emerge at higher resolutions.

Benchmark results indicate the combo sits in a performance tier where 1080p gaming is comfortable across all settings, 1440p remains playable with adjustments, and 4K requires significant graphical compromises. The ranking reflects this: it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, but it is far from a low-end configuration. The CPU's average benchmark score of 27051 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097), essentially a statistical tie. Meanwhile, the GPU's average score of 16014 sits 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129). These rival comparisons frame the combo's overall standing: a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other.

The rank of 1632 out of 2825 suggests that in The Technomancer specifically, the system's strengths (the CPU's multi-threaded capability) are partially offset by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. The action RPG genre tends to favor consistent frame delivery, and the measured data shows the combo can achieve that at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K Ultra. The percentile ranking versus all CPUs (79th) and all GPUs (59th) further confirms that the processor is the stronger half of this pairing relative to their respective markets.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 80 FPS. This is the lowest 1080p result but remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 with High settings provides a strong balance, delivering an average of 67 FPS. At 1080p, all settings exceed 80 FPS, but 1440p offers a sharper image while maintaining playable frame rates.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160. The average FPS drops to 37 on High and 29 on Ultra, while even Low settings only reach 56 FPS. The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12830.5) suggest it is not the constraint at this resolution.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 27051 is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097) and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936). It also trails the Intel Core i5-14400T by 0.4% (27166) and leads the Intel Core i7-1370P by 0.6% (26900).

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The Radeon RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16014 is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 16129. This near-parity suggests the two cards should deliver similar frame rates in most scenarios, including The Technomancer.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 79 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS. This is a smooth experience for an action RPG.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings points to a clear recommendation. For 1080p, the Ultra preset at 80 FPS average is the best choice, as it delivers the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS standard. The High preset at 103 FPS and Medium at 120 FPS are also viable, but Ultra offers the most complete experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, the High preset at 67 FPS average is the optimal pick. The Ultra preset drops to 52 FPS, which may feel less consistent during combat sequences, while Medium at 79 FPS and Low at 102 FPS leave visual quality on the table. High strikes the right balance between fidelity and performance, keeping the average above 60 FPS.

For 4K, the data suggests avoiding the Ultra preset entirely, as it only manages 29 FPS. The Low preset at 56 FPS is the only setting that approaches playability, but even it falls short of 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 43 FPS and High at 37 FPS are not recommended for a smooth experience. If 4K is a priority, the user must accept Low settings, but the 1440p High configuration is the better overall experience from the measured rows.

The best overall experience per the data is 1440p with High settings. It provides a 67 FPS average with a visual quality upgrade over 1080p, and it does not require the compromises that 4K demands. Users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors can instead choose Ultra for 80 FPS, which is still well within smooth territory.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows strong performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 157 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 120 FPS, with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS. High settings drop to an average of 103 FPS, and Ultra settles at 80 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 49% reduction in average frame rate, but even the lowest 1080p result remains highly playable.

At 2560x1440, the averages decrease predictably. Low settings deliver 102 FPS, while Medium averages 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS. High settings produce 67 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 50 FPS, or approximately 49%, mirroring the 1080p scaling pattern. The Medium preset's minimum of 67 FPS indicates that the system maintains decent frame pacing even during demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops become pronounced. Low settings average 56 FPS, which is the only 4K result above 50 FPS. Medium settings average 43 FPS, with a minimum of 37 FPS and a maximum of 50 FPS. High settings average 37 FPS, and Ultra drops to 29 FPS. The jump from 1080p Low to 4K Low represents a 64% reduction in average frame rate, highlighting the GPU's struggle at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only measured configuration that falls below 30 FPS, making it unsuitable for gameplay.

The Medium presets at each resolution provide the most complete data, with minimum and maximum FPS values recorded. At 1080p Medium, the range is 102 to 138 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 67 to 90 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 37 to 50 FPS. These ranges show that the combo maintains a roughly 1.35x ratio between maximum and minimum frame rates across resolutions, indicating consistent performance without severe stuttering.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior reveals a system that transitions from CPU-bound at 1080p to GPU-bound at 4K. From 1080p Low (157 FPS) to 1440p Low (102 FPS), the average frame rate drops by 35%. Continuing to 4K Low (56 FPS), the drop from 1440p is another 45%. The total reduction from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 64%.

The scaling pattern for High settings follows a similar trajectory. 1080p High averages 103 FPS, 1440p High drops to 67 FPS (a 35% reduction), and 4K High falls to 37 FPS (a 45% reduction from 1440p). The consistent 35% and 45% drops across settings indicate that the scaling is resolution-driven rather than setting-driven, which points to a fixed hardware limitation.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s and 8 GB of VRAM become increasingly stressed as pixel count rises. The 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB capacity are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the bandwidth and capacity constraints manifest in the sharp FPS decline. The GPU's 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is also taxed more heavily at higher resolutions, as the rendering workload scales with pixel count.

The CPU's role in scaling is evident at 1080p, where the 157 FPS Low result suggests the processor can feed frames faster than the GPU can render at higher settings. The Ryzen 7 5700G's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, provide ample headroom at lower resolutions. However, as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's contribution to frame rate diminishes.

The data indicates that the limiting component shifts from the GPU at 1080p (where higher settings reduce FPS more than resolution changes) to a clear GPU bottleneck at 4K (where even Low settings struggle to reach 60 FPS). At 1440p, the system achieves a balance where both components are utilized effectively, as evidenced by the 67 FPS High result being close to the geometric mean of the 1080p and 4K values.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 architecture processor on the 7 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, as reflected in the 3DMark single-thread score of 899 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1494. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB per-core L2 cache support the game's thread scheduling.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are relevant for the game's AI and physics calculations. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and Geekbench multi-core score of 9950 indicate robust parallel performance. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629 and max-thread score of 6627 show that the CPU scales well with additional threads, which is important for an action RPG with multiple enemies on screen.

The CPU's 79th percentile ranking versus all CPUs suggests it outperforms the majority of processors in general workloads. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, has a nearly identical average score (27097 vs 27051), indicating that the 5700G competes with a previous-generation high-end desktop chip. However, the 5700G's 65W TDP and integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics make it a more power-efficient package, though the integrated GPU is not used in this combo.

The measured FPS data shows that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at 1080p, where the combo achieves 157 FPS on Low settings. At higher resolutions, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the constraint. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1758 and single-thread score of 899 indicate that the CPU's per-core performance is sufficient for the game's main thread, which typically handles game logic and input.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4) is a potential consideration, but the data shows it does not impede performance in this title. The 5700G's PCIe Gen 3 interface, with 16 CPU lanes, is adequate for the RX 9060, which supports PCIe 5.0 but does not saturate the older bus in this game's workload.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process. It features 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The GPU's boost clock of 2990 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz are high for the segment, with a base clock of 1700 MHz. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's 59th percentile ranking versus all GPUs places it in the mid-range of the market. Its average benchmark score of 16014 is 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129) and 1% above the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and Radeon RX 7700 (15852). The near-parity with the RTX 3060 Ti suggests comparable performance in most games, including The Technomancer.

In this title, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, as the measured FPS values remain playable. At 4K, the VRAM capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is modest for 4K rendering, which requires fetching large textures and geometry data. The 128-bit memory bus further constrains memory throughput at high resolutions.

The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 21.43 TFLOPS for FP32, are adequate for the game's DirectX 12 rendering. The 28 ray tracing cores are present but likely underutilized in this 2016 title, which predates widespread ray tracing adoption. The pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s determine the fill-rate limits that affect high-resolution performance.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's scaling behavior. At 1080p, the GPU delivers 157 FPS on Low and 80 FPS on Ultra, a 49% reduction. At 4K, the same settings range produces 56 FPS on Low and 29 FPS on Ultra, a 48% reduction. This consistent percentage drop across resolutions indicates that the GPU's performance scales predictably with settings, but the absolute values at 4K are too low for smooth gameplay.

The GPU's 132W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector suggest it is a power-efficient card that does not require an oversized power supply (300W suggested). The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth, though the card does not fully utilize it in this game based on the CPU's PCIe Gen 3 limitation. The display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1b, 2x DisplayPort 2.1a) support modern monitors, but the GPU's performance at 4K limits its usefulness for high-resolution displays.