The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting test for modern hardware: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The measured data reveals a configuration that scales predictably across resolutions and presets, with the CPU providing a solid foundation and the GPU acting as the primary performance arbiter at higher settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS results to understand the role each component plays and where the optimal experience lies.

CPU Role, cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, it offers substantial compute capacity. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and a single-core score of 2930, place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong performance for its generation. In the context of The Technomancer, this CPU provides more than enough headroom to feed the GPU.

The evidence for this lies in the frame rate scaling. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination reaches an average of 167.2 FPS. This high frame rate, which is well above standard 60 Hz refresh rates, suggests the CPU is capable of driving the game engine to high throughput. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution and settings increase, the average FPS drops, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. For instance, moving from 1920x1080 Low to 2560x1440 Low reduces the average from 167.2 FPS to 112.7 FPS, a significant drop that would not occur if the CPU were the limiting factor.

The processor’s multi-threaded strength, evidenced by a 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629, ensures that background tasks or complex game logic won't cause stutter. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700G shows a negligible deltaPct, being 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core 5 210H, and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U in average benchmark score. This indicates that the CPU’s performance profile is consistent with other capable processors in its class. The practical takeaway from the measured FPS is that the 5700G is not the bottleneck here; it provides a stable platform that allows the RTX 4060 to operate at its full potential.

GPU Role, VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2460 MHz, and it has a TDP of 115 W. The GPU’s benchmark results, including a Passmark G3D score of 19545 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 101030, place it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. In this pairing, the RTX 4060 is the primary driver of performance in The Technomancer, as evidenced by the direct correlation between graphical load and average FPS.

The measured data shows a clear GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 86.1 at Ultra settings to 167.2 at Low settings. This demonstrates the GPU’s ability to handle lower graphical loads with ease. However, the strain becomes apparent at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 42.1 at High settings and 33.6 at Ultra settings. The 8 GB VRAM capacity and 128-bit bus are likely contributing factors at this resolution and detail level, as the data indicates a performance ceiling is reached.

The RTX 4060’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which it trails by 0.6%, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti, which it trails by 0.7%. It leads the Intel Arc B580 by 0.7% and the AMD Radeon 760M by 0.8% in average benchmark score. This suggests the GPU is a competitive mid-range option. For The Technomancer, its performance is sufficient for smooth gameplay at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, but the 3840x2160 results, which hover around 42 FPS on High, indicate that 4K gaming is only viable at lower settings.

Settings Recommendations, which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combination depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a standard 60 FPS experience, the data points to specific presets at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields an average of 86.1 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset achieves 109.7 FPS, while Medium reaches 129.5 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at this resolution is playable.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 58.1 FPS, which is marginally below the 60 FPS target. The High preset, however, delivers 69.6 FPS, making it the recommended choice for a smooth experience at this resolution. The Medium preset offers 84.3 FPS for those who prioritize frame rate over visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that only the Low preset (58.5 FPS) approaches a playable frame rate. The Medium preset (45.9 FPS) and High preset (42.1 FPS) are below the 60 FPS threshold, and the Ultra preset (33.6 FPS) is only suitable for screenshots or non-demanding play. Therefore, the best experience at 4K necessitates using the Low preset to maintain fluidity, accepting a significant reduction in graphical detail. For the best overall balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 2560x1440 appears to be the sweet spot, offering strong detail with an average FPS of 69.6.

How This Combo Ranks, use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the benchmark database for The Technomancer, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds a rank of 961 out of 1656 tested combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations tested for this game. The rank indicates that while this setup is far from the top-performing combinations, it also outperforms a significant portion of the tested hardware pairings.

The overall rank is a product of both components. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 66th percentile ranking combine to produce a system that is capable but not exceptional at the highest end of the performance spectrum. The measured FPS data, particularly the strong results at 1920x1080 and the playable performance at 2560x1440, supports this mid-tier placement. The combo’s performance is consistent with what one would expect from a modern 8-core CPU paired with a mid-range GPU. It is not a top-tier combination for driving 4K Ultra settings in this game, but it provides a solid, versatile experience for most gaming scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What average frame rate can I expect at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 109.7 FPS for this combination at 1920x1080 with the High preset.

Q: Is this setup capable of 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 58.5 FPS on average, which is nearly playable, while the High and Ultra presets fall to 42.1 FPS and 33.6 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to the Intel Core 5 210H in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score that is 0.5% higher than the Intel Core 5 210H.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 2560x1440 for a smooth experience?

A: The High preset is recommended, as it delivers an average of 69.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset only achieves 58.1 FPS.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The RTX 4060 has a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s, utilizing 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus.

Q: Where does this CPU+GPU combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: This combination ranks 961 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer.