The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting challenge for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing. The measured data reveals a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but begins to show its limitations when pushed to 4K, particularly under the highest graphical loads. The benchmark results paint a clear picture of a combo that is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and clearly demonstrates the shifting bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 140.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 90.4 FPS, a reduction of roughly 35%. At 4K, the average falls further to 52.9 FPS, which is a 62% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the system has ample headroom, but the GPU is progressively tasked with more work as pixel count rises.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. With High settings, the system produces 96.2 FPS at 1080p, which is excellent for smooth gameplay. At 1440p, this drops to a still-playable 59.3 FPS. However, at 4K, the average plummets to 31.7 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. The Ultra preset tells an even more definitive story: 71.8 FPS at 1080p, 50.7 FPS at 1440p, and a demanding 23.9 FPS at 4K. The data shows that 4K Ultra is essentially unplayable, while 4K High is marginal at best. The steep drop-off strongly suggests that the limiting component at 4K is the GPU, as the RTX 3060 Ti is being saturated by the pixel workload.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture and is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 1665 MHz, and it features 4864 shading units. In this game, the GPU's role is clearly defined by the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, the GPU is not the primary constraint, as evidenced by the high frame rates. However, the 4K results indicate that the RTX 3060 Ti's compute and memory resources are overwhelmed by the demands of The Technomancer at that resolution, especially on the High and Ultra presets.

The GPU's overall benchmark percentile is 69, meaning it performs better than 69% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 25120. In terms of direct rivals, it is nearly identical in performance to the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, which scores 25180, a delta of -0.2%. It also trades blows with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (25235, -0.5%) and the AMD Radeon 890M (25246, -0.5%). This indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti is a solid mid-range performer, but its 8 GB VRAM and overall throughput are not sufficient for the most demanding 4K scenarios in this title. The 4K Low setting at 52.9 FPS shows the GPU can still deliver a playable experience if the visual load is reduced.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks at 1243 out of 1656 total combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking, with 75% of tested configurations performing better in this specific game. While the individual components are respectable, the combo rank suggests that other pairings are more effective at extracting performance in The Technomancer.

The data implies that while the CPU and GPU are balanced at lower resolutions, the overall system is not optimized for the highest-end performance in this title. The rank is a holistic measure of the pairing's capability. The CPU itself has an average benchmark score of 25626 and sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (25706, -0.3%) and the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25532, 0.4%). The GPU, as noted, is in the 69th percentile. The combined potential of these components does not translate into a high combo rank in this game, indicating that the game's engine may favor other hardware configurations.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p is the most consistent performer, with all presets achieving over 70 FPS. 1440p is also viable, with High and Medium settings providing 59.3 FPS and 71.3 FPS respectively.

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

A: It can, but only with significant compromises. The 4K Low preset achieves 52.9 FPS, but the High preset drops to 31.7 FPS and Ultra falls to 23.9 FPS, which are not ideal for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti's average benchmark score of 25120 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, which scores 25180, a difference of only -0.2%. It is also comparable to the Radeon RX 6600 and Radeon 890M.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K on High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 96.2. At 4K High, the average FPS drops to 31.7. This represents a 67% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rates drop dramatically with increased resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: What is the combo's overall standing in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combo ranks 1243 out of 1656 tested combinations for The Technomancer.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal experience balances visual fidelity with smooth gameplay. For 1080p, the Medium preset offers an exceptional average of 108.2 FPS, which is a significant step up from the High preset's 96.2 FPS while still looking good. The Ultra preset, at 71.8 FPS, is also very playable if you prefer maximum visual quality. For 1440p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, delivering 71.3 FPS. The High preset, at 59.3 FPS, is acceptable for those who want better visuals and can tolerate a slightly lower frame rate. At 4K, the options are limited. The Low preset, at 52.9 FPS, is the only reliably playable option. The Medium preset at 39 FPS is borderline, and High and Ultra are not recommended for a good experience. The data shows that the Low preset at 4K provides a more consistent frame rate than the High preset at 1080p on many lower-end systems.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz and it can boost up to 4.60 GHz. It has a 16 MB L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In this game, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, especially at higher resolutions. The strong performance at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 140 FPS on Low settings, suggests the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions.

The CPU's benchmark scores support this. It scores 20755 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2930 in single-core. Its Passmark multithread score is 24419. The CPU's high percentile rank of 83 indicates it is a powerful processor. However, the performance scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that the system is not CPU-limited; the frame rate drops are primarily due to the GPU's workload. The CPU is likely providing a stable foundation, but it is not the component determining the maximum frame rate in the most demanding scenarios. The combo rank of 1243 suggests that while the CPU is strong, it may not be the ideal match for the RTX 3060 Ti in this specific game, as other CPU-GPU pairings yield better results.