The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 produces a very constrained experience in The Technomancer. The benchmark data shows a system that is heavily limited by the graphics card, particularly at higher resolutions, where frame rates fall below playable thresholds. The combination ranks 1590th out of 1656 tested combos in this game, placing it in the bottom 5% of systems, indicating a pronounced performance deficit relative to the broader test pool.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is severe, indicating the RX 570 is the primary performance bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 46.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 27.2 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 41.4%. Moving to 3840x2160, the average plummets to 13.9 FPS, a further 48.9% drop from the 1440p result. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU with limited pixel throughput and memory bandwidth struggling with the increasing pixel count.

The scaling pattern holds across all quality presets. At Low settings, the system manages 71 FPS at 1080p, but this falls to 43.8 FPS at 1440p and then to 24.9 FPS at 4K. The absolute frame rate at 4K remains critically low regardless of settings, suggesting that even the lowest quality preset cannot overcome the fundamental fill-rate limitations of the Polaris 20 chip. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is consistently around 38-40%, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is even larger, highlighting that the GPU's memory interface and bandwidth are saturated as resolution increases.

The data indicates that the CPU, an 8-core Zen 3 part, is not a limiting factor in this title. The consistent frame rate drops that scale with resolution are a definitive sign of GPU limitation. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the steep declines point directly at the GPU's rendering capabilities. The 4K results, ranging from 11.5 FPS at Ultra to 24.9 FPS at Low, are uniformly unplayable and demonstrate that this combination is not viable for high-resolution gaming in The Technomancer.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in The Technomancer?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 71 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, all tested settings produce average frame rates between 11.5 FPS (Ultra) and 24.9 FPS (Low), which are far below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered a minimum for playability.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the average is 46.4 FPS, while at 2560x1440 it is 27.2 FPS. This means the 1080p result is approximately 70.6% higher than the 1440p result.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings yield 71 FPS, whereas Ultra settings yield 33.1 FPS. The Low preset provides more than double the frame rate of the Ultra preset.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 30158. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, scores 30109, which is a 0.2% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 30097, also a 0.2% difference.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested systems in this game?

A: The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X and RX 570 ranks 1590th out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it near the bottom of the performance table.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1590 out of 1656 places this system in the 4th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning 96% of tested combos perform better in The Technomancer. This is a very low ranking, indicating that the RX 570 is a significant performance liability. The CPU is a strong component; its average benchmark score of 26214 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and it performs nearly identically to the Intel Core i9-11900KF, which has an average score of 26196 (a 0.1% difference).

The disparity between the CPU’s high percentile ranking and the combo’s low in-game ranking underscores that the GPU is the dominant constraint. The RX 570’s average benchmark score of 30158 places it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, but its nearest rivals in that benchmark are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which are far more modern architectures. The data shows that while the CPU has headroom, the GPU cannot translate that into playable frame rates in this title. The result is a system that is balanced in terms of component quality but imbalanced in terms of gaming performance, with the GPU capping the experience.

The measured FPS data confirms the ranking. At 1080p, the system can achieve playable frame rates on lower settings, but it falls short of the 60 FPS target on High and Ultra presets. At 1440p and 4K, the system is effectively outclassed, with all settings producing average frame rates below 44 FPS and 25 FPS respectively. This ranking indicates that the system is only suitable for 1080p gaming with reduced graphical fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows a wide range of performance across settings. Low settings deliver an average of 71 FPS, which is a solidly playable result. Medium settings drop to 53.9 FPS, still a playable level. High settings reduce the average to 46.4 FPS, which is borderline playable. Ultra settings produce 33.1 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay. The spread between Low and Ultra is 37.9 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of quality presets on this GPU.

At 2560x1440, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 43.8 FPS, which is marginally playable. Medium settings yield 36.4 FPS, while High settings drop to 27.2 FPS. Ultra settings produce 25.2 FPS, which is not a smooth experience. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, with the High preset falling by 19.2 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system is not viable. Low settings average 24.9 FPS, Medium settings average 19.5 FPS, High settings average 13.9 FPS, and Ultra settings average 11.5 FPS. All of these results are below the 30 FPS threshold for playability, and the Ultra preset is nearly 20 FPS below that mark. The data shows a clear pattern: the RX 570’s 4GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are insufficient for 4K rendering in this game, regardless of the quality settings chosen. The 1080p Low result is the only configuration that approaches a high-refresh-rate experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a high-performance desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz and its boost clock is 4.60 GHz, built on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a substantial 32 MB shared L3 cache, which is beneficial for gaming workloads. Its benchmark scores are strong, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22620 and a single-core score of 3193. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score is 6858, and its single-thread score is 921.

In The Technomancer, the CPU’s role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The resolution scaling data shows that frame rates are heavily dependent on resolution, which points to GPU limitation. The CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU with draw calls and game logic data, given its high single-thread and multi-thread scores. The PassMark single-thread score of 3385 and the Geekbench single-core score of 2148 indicate strong per-core performance, which is crucial for game engines that rely on a few primary threads.

The 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for the game’s threading model. However, the measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution. If the CPU were the constraint, the frame rates would plateau across different resolutions. Instead, the data shows a linear decline as resolution increases, confirming that the RX 570 is the bottleneck. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to avoid holding back the GPU at 1080p Low, where the system achieves 71 FPS, but it cannot compensate for the GPU’s lack of raw rendering power at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields an average of 71 FPS. This is the only configuration that approaches a high-refresh-rate experience, and it provides a smooth and responsive gameplay environment. The Medium preset at 1080p, with an average of 53.9 FPS, is also a viable option for users who prefer better visual quality while maintaining playable frame rates.

The High preset at 1080p, with an average of 46.4 FPS, is acceptable for users who prioritize visual fidelity over smoothness, but it is not ideal for fast-paced action sequences. The Ultra preset at 1080p, averaging 33.1 FPS, is not recommended, as the frame rate drops below the 60 FPS target and may result in noticeable stuttering.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only reasonable choice, producing an average of 43.8 FPS. This is playable but not ideal. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets at 1440p all produce averages below 37 FPS, which is below the desired threshold for a smooth experience. At 3840x2160, no settings are recommended, as all presets produce average frame rates below 25 FPS, which is unplayable.

The data suggests that users should prioritize resolution over settings. Playing at 1080p with Medium or Low settings provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. The GPU’s 4GB memory capacity is sufficient for 1080p textures but is likely strained at higher resolutions. For users seeking a stable experience, sticking to 1080p with the Low or Medium preset is the most sensible approach, as it avoids the significant frame rate penalties seen at 1440p and 4K. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as it provides the lowest frame rates across all resolutions without offering a proportional visual improvement, given the GPU’s architectural limits.