The Technomancer

# The Technomancer with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

This pairing of AMD's 8-core Ryzen 7 5700G with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 lands in the 1648th position out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems. The combo's rank reflects a balanced setup where neither component becomes a glaring bottleneck, though the data reveals clear performance ceilings at higher resolutions that point to the GPU as the primary limiting factor beyond 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination sits at rank 1648 out of 3696 tested combos, meaning roughly 55% of tested configurations outperform it while 45% fall behind. This is a solid mid-pack result for a game released in 2016, where modern hardware typically overdelivers. The ranking suggests that while this setup handles The Technomancer comfortably at most settings, it does not dominate the field the way top-tier combos might.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 27051 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097), a remarkable parity for a chip with a 65W TDP against a former flagship. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 trails by just 0.4% at 26936, while the Intel Core i5-14400T leads the group slightly at 27166 (0.4% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-1370P comes in at 26900 (0.6% behind). These deltaPct values are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the 5700G's compute performance is competitive with several newer and more power-hungry parts.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 26331 puts it 1.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011), while the AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 both score marginally higher at 26401 and 26421 respectively (0.3% ahead of the 5060). The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary leads the nearest rivals at 26553, 0.8% ahead. These tight margins suggest the RTX 5060 is positioned in a crowded performance band, though its architectural advantages — Blackwell 2.0 on a 5nm TSMC process — provide modern feature support that older rivals lack.

The 5700G's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with the RTX 5060's 72nd percentile among all GPUs, indicates both components sit comfortably above average. This symmetric positioning explains the combo's mid-upper rank in The Technomancer specifically, as neither part drags the other down disproportionately.

GPU Role

The RTX 5060 brings 8GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is the defining constraint at higher resolutions, as The Technomancer's asset streaming at 3840x2160 appears to saturate the frame buffer. The GPU's base clock of 2280 MHz and boost clock of 2497 MHz, combined with 3840 shading units and 120 TMUs, provide ample raw throughput for a 2016 title.

The 48 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s, while the texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s handles the game's environmental detail. FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS gives the card headroom for modern rendering techniques, though The Technomancer's age means it rarely stresses the tensor cores (120) or RT cores (30) that Blackwell 2.0 includes. The GPU's 145W TDP, paired with a suggested 300W PSU, keeps power demands modest for the performance delivered.

Benchmark results show the 5060 achieving 20891 in Passmark G3D, with a DirectX 12 score of 77 and DirectX 11 score of 200. The Vulkan score of 113321 and OpenCL score of 112787 in Geekbench indicate strong compute capability, though The Technomancer's engine predates widespread Vulkan adoption. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking across all GPUs confirms it outperforms the majority of installed hardware, yet the nearest rivals' scores — all within 1.2% — show this is not a class-leading part.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The drop from 65 FPS at Low to 42 FPS at High, then to 33 FPS at Ultra, demonstrates a steep scaling curve that tracks directly with pixel throughput demands. The 8GB VRAM capacity, while sufficient for this game, shows strain in the Ultra preset's 33 FPS average at 4K, suggesting texture and geometry loads push against memory limits.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5700G provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, built on TSMC's 7nm process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Base clock of 3.80 GHz boosts to 4.60 GHz, with 16MB of L3 cache and 64KB L1 plus 512KB L2 per core. The 65W TDP makes this an efficient part, and its 51.2 GB/s dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth is adequate for gaming workloads.

The CPU's benchmark scores reveal strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multi-core hits 12830.5, while single-core reaches 1494. Geekbench multi-core scores 9950 with single-core at 1894. Passmark multi-thread scores 24419, with integer math at 91541 and floating-point at 51296. These numbers place the 5700G in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rivals all within 0.6% — a remarkable consistency across synthetic workloads.

For The Technomancer, an Action RPG from 2016, the CPU's 8-core/16-thread configuration is more than sufficient. The game's AI, physics, and world simulation rarely scale beyond 8 threads, and the 5700G's single-thread performance of 899 in 3DMark single-thread and 242.5 in Cinebench R15 single-core ensures responsive frame pacing. The Passmark physics score of 999 and find prime numbers score of 59 indicate solid computational throughput for game logic.

The 5700G's 3DMark scores show scaling from 1758 at 2 threads to 6629 at 16 threads, with 8 threads hitting 5648. This scaling efficiency means the CPU can handle both lightly-threaded legacy titles and modern multi-threaded workloads. However, in The Technomancer, the measured FPS at 1920x1080 Low (180 FPS) versus 3840x2160 Ultra (33 FPS) demonstrates that the GPU governs overall performance, as the CPU delivers far more frames than the GPU can render at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent frame rates across all presets. Low settings average 180 FPS, Medium averages 138 FPS with a range of 117 to 159, High averages 118 FPS, and Ultra still manages 92 FPS. These numbers indicate a highly playable experience at 1080p, with even the most demanding Ultra preset maintaining well above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales predictably. Low averages 118 FPS, Medium averages 90 FPS (77 to 104 range), High averages 77 FPS, and Ultra drops to exactly 60 FPS. The 1440p results show the GPU beginning to feel the load, but all presets remain playable, with Ultra hitting the 60 FPS target that many gamers consider the minimum for smooth play.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low averages 65 FPS, Medium averages 50 FPS (42 to 57 range), High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra falls to 33 FPS. The 4K results reveal a steep cliff between Low and Medium, and again between High and Ultra, suggesting VRAM or memory bandwidth constraints. The 33 FPS at Ultra is borderline unplayable for an action RPG requiring responsive combat, while even Medium's 50 FPS may feel sluggish to some players.

The scaling between resolutions shows expected behavior: 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by roughly 35-40% across presets, while 1440p to 4K reduces FPS by another 40-45%. The Ultra preset at 4K (33 FPS) is 63% slower than Ultra at 1080p (92 FPS), a steep penalty that reflects both the increased pixel count and the game's unoptimized 4K rendering path. The measured min/max data for Medium presets shows consistent frame times, with the 4K Medium range of 42-57 indicating no severe stuttering, just overall lower throughput.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: No. The data shows Ultra at 3840x2160 averages 33 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Medium averages 50 FPS. Only Low at 4K exceeds 60 FPS, averaging 65 FPS.

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

A: 2560x1440 offers the best balance, with Ultra hitting exactly 60 FPS and High at 77 FPS. 1920x1080 provides higher frame rates (92-180 FPS) but does not stress the hardware as meaningfully.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to the RX 6750 XT for this game?

A: The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 26331 is 1.2% ahead of the RX 6750 XT's 26011. In The Technomancer, this translates to slightly better performance, though the difference is within a few FPS at any given setting.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck for the RTX 5060?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores (79th percentile, with Cinebench R23 multi-core of 12830.5) far exceed what The Technomancer requires. The FPS differences between resolutions (180 FPS at 1080p Low vs 65 FPS at 4K Low) confirm the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows 138 FPS average, with a minimum of 117 and maximum of 159. This provides a very smooth experience with headroom for dips during intense combat scenes.

Q: Does the 8GB VRAM cause issues in The Technomancer?

A: The 33 FPS at 4K Ultra suggests memory pressure, but at 1440p and below, all presets maintain playable frame rates. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for this game's needs at resolutions up to 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 92 FPS is the clear choice. This delivers the best visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the CPU's headroom means there is no risk of bottlenecking. Players prioritizing maximum smoothness can drop to High at 118 FPS, but the visual difference in a 2016 title is minimal.

At 2560x1440, Ultra at 60 FPS is exactly at the playability threshold. This is the recommended setting for players with 144Hz monitors who want the full experience, as the 60 FPS average ensures consistent frame delivery. Those sensitive to frame drops should select High at 77 FPS, which provides a 28% performance buffer over Ultra while sacrificing only minor shadow and texture detail. Medium at 90 FPS is overkill for this resolution, as the visual quality loss is noticeable without a proportional smoothness gain.

For 3840x2160, the options are constrained. Low at 65 FPS is the only preset that maintains smooth playability, but it sacrifices significant visual fidelity. Medium at 50 FPS may be acceptable for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate, though the 42 FPS minimum could cause noticeable hitches in combat. High at 42 FPS and Ultra at 33 FPS are not recommended for an Action RPG where responsive gameplay matters. The data suggests that 4K Ultra is not viable with this combo, and players seeking 4K should either drop to Medium or accept the Low preset's visual trade-offs.

The optimal experience for this hardware is 1440p Ultra at 60 FPS, which leverages the GPU's capabilities without exceeding its VRAM or bandwidth limits. This setting provides the best visual-to-performance ratio, and the combo's 1648 rank out of 3696 reflects its competence at this resolution. For a game from 2016, this modern mid-range pairing delivers strong results, with the caveat that 4K Ultra remains out of reach without further GPU upgrades.