The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a varied performance profile in The Technomancer, with frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. The measured data indicates a system that is comfortably playable at 1080p and 1440p, but which starts to struggle at 4K, particularly at higher visual presets. The combination of a 2024-era eight-core CPU and a 2025-era mid-range GPU produces a balance where the graphics card becomes the primary limiting factor at lower resolutions, with the CPU providing a solid foundation of frame delivery at high output rates.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K is where the RX 9060 is most clearly characterized by the data. At 1080p, the average frame rates are high across all settings, from 157 FPS at Low to 80 FPS at Ultra. This indicates a wide headroom for the GPU, as the frame rate is not being capped by the CPU, which is a strong chip when measured in multi-threaded workloads. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low shows a drop of 55 FPS (from 157 to 102 FPS), which is a substantial 35% reduction, a typical result of increased pixel count. Moving to 4K Low, the average drops further to 56 FPS, a 45% reduction from 1440p and a 64% reduction from 1080p. This pattern is consistent across all settings, with the data showing that the scaling is steep but expected for a GPU in this class.

The 4K resolution shows the most pronounced performance ceiling. The average at 4K High is 37 FPS, which drops to 29 FPS at Ultra. This is a very demanding resolution for this combination. The 4K Medium row includes a minimum FPS of 37 and a maximum of 50, with an average of 43. The difference between 4K Low (56) and 4K High (37) means that the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher settings, and the data suggests that the limiting component is the GPU's raster performance and memory bandwidth, not the CPU.

The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is not the primary constraint in the Low settings, because the frame rate scales well with the resolution. The 1080p Low row at 157 FPS and the 1080p Medium row at 120 FPS suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU, as the GPU is the usual limiting factor at lower resolutions. The 1080p High row at 103 FPS and the 1080p Ultra row at 80 FPS show a more balanced workload, but the CPU is still not the main bottleneck. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is not linear, but it is close to the expected scaling from a GPU-bound scenario. For example, the 1080p High average of 103 FPS drops to 67 FPS at 1440p High, a 35% reduction, which is a typical GPU-bound drop. The 4K Ultra is a clear outlier, where the average is only 29 FPS, which is below the threshold for fluid playability.

The measured data indicates that the limiting component at 4K is the GPU, given the steep drop-off, and the CPU is not the main constraint. The 5800XT's multi-threaded score of 23794 in Cinebench R23 and its 8 cores and 16 threads are more than enough to handle the game's CPU demands at 4K, so the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The 9060's 8 GB of VRAM and a 128-bit memory bus, with a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, are likely insufficient for the highest textures at 4K, but the measured data shows that the average frame rate is the primary metric. The 9060's boost clock of 2990 MHz and the game clock of 2400 MHz are moderate, and the data suggests that the GPU is not a top-tier part, as its percentile of 59 and its average benchmark score of 16014 indicate.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is a RDNA 4.0 architecture part with a 4 nm process node, featuring 1792 shading units and 28 ray tracing cores. The data from the benchmark suite shows that the GPU sits at the 59th percentile for all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (which scores an average of 16129, a delta of -0.7%), the AMD Radeon R9 370X (a delta of 1%), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (a delta of 1%). These delta percentages are very close, which means the RX 9060 is a mid-pack performer that trades blows with these cards.

The GPU's memory configuration is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The bandwidth is 288.0 GB/s. In The Technomancer, this memory size is likely sufficient for 1080p and 1440p with high settings, but the data shows that at 4K High, the average frame rate is 37 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 29 FPS. This is a clear indication that the GPU is the limiting component at that resolution. The high settings at 4K are not playable at 60 FPS, but the Low settings at 4K (56 FPS) are borderline playable. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s may be a factor in the 4K performance, but the data does not isolate that factor.

The clock speeds are also relevant. The base clock of 1700 MHz, the game clock of 2400 MHz, and the boost clock of 2990 MHz. These are high numbers, but the raster performance is still limited by the chip's size. The GPU's pixel rate is 191.4 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 334.9 GTexel/s, which are moderate figures. The 4 nm process node is the same as the CPU, but the GPU's transistor count of 29,700 million is lower than expected for a flagship, but the die size of 199 mm² is small. This indicates a mid-range chip.

The data shows that the GPU's role in this game is to provide a good experience at 1080p, a decent one at 1440p, and a poor one at 4K. The measured FPS breakdown below shows that the 1080p High row is 103 FPS, which is very good, and the 1080p Ultra is 80 FPS, which is still playable. The 1440p High is 67 FPS, which is decent, and the 1440p Ultra is 52 FPS, which is on the edge of playability. The 4K rows are not playable for fast action, but the Low setting (56 FPS) is the only one for that resolution.

The GPU's VRAM is 8 GB, and the game is an action RPG, so the textures and geometry can be demanding. The data does not show a direct VRAM limitation, but the 4K High and Ultra settings are likely the most demanding. The GPU's bandwidth is 288.0 GB/s, which is not a bottleneck at 1080p, but at 4K, the memory bandwidth may limit the texture streaming and the fill rate. The measured FPS is consistent with a GPU that is not a high-end part.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Radeon RX 9060 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, with a percentile of 59. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores 16129, which is a -0.7% delta. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862 (a 1% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852 (a 1% delta). This means the RX 9060 is within 1-2% of these competitors.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 80. The minimum FPS is not listed for this setting, but the data shows a clear playable frame rate.

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

A: The data shows that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor. The average FPS at 4K High is 37 FPS, which is below a smooth 60 FPS. The CPU, a Ryzen 7 5800XT with a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 23794, is more than capable of handling the game's CPU load, so the GPU is the constraint.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 103. At 1440p High, the average FPS is 67. This is a 35% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p, which is a typical GPU-bound scaling.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 79, with a minimum of 67 and a maximum of 90. This is a very playable experience for a 1440p monitor.

Q: Does the 4K Ultra setting reach a playable frame rate?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 29, which is well below the 60 FPS target. Even the 4K High setting only reaches 37 FPS, so 4K is not recommended for a smooth experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the best experience for a high refresh rate monitor is the 1080p High setting, which delivers an average of 103 FPS. For a 1440p monitor, the Medium setting at 1440p yields 79 FPS with a minimum of 67, which is a good balance for smooth play. The High setting at 1440p (67 FPS) is also playable, but the Ultra setting at 1440p (52 FPS) may be too low for a 60 Hz screen. At 4K, the Low setting (56 FPS) is the only one that is close to a playable frame rate, and the Medium setting (43 FPS) is not fluid.

The data shows that the Medium preset at 1440p is the best compromise: it provides a 79 FPS average with a 67 FPS minimum, which is a solid 60+ experience. The High preset at 1440p is also fine, but the Medium setting has a higher frame rate and a lower minimum. At 1080p, the High setting is the sweet spot, as the Ultra setting (80 FPS) is still good, but the High setting offers a 23 FPS boost. For the lowest latency, the Low setting at 1080p (157 FPS) is the best, but it does not look as good. The data suggests that the Medium preset at 1440p or the High preset at 1080p are the optimal settings for a good experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800XT and the RX 9060 ranks 2171 out of 3696 total combinations for this game. This is a percentile ranking of 58.7 (since 2171/3696 = 0.587), which means it is in the upper 41% of all tested combos. This is a mid-range position, not a top-tier result. The combo is not a high-end system, but it is not bottom-tier either. The CPU is an 81st percentile chip, but the GPU is only 59th percentile, so the GPU lowers the overall ranking. The data indicates that this combo is a solid mid-range performer for The Technomancer, capable of good frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K.

The ranking is influenced by the GPU's limitations at 4K, which is the most demanding resolution. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 score of 23794) helps in the 1080p and 1440p scenarios, but the GPU's moderate performance drags the 4K scores down. The combo's ranking of 2171 is a good data point. It is not a top-tier combo, but it is not a bad one either. For a 1080p gamer, this combo is adequate, and for a 1440p gamer, it is also adequate, but for a 4K gamer, it is not recommended based on the data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data for The Technomancer with this combo is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 157 FPS (average)
• Medium: 120 FPS (average), 102 FPS (min), 138 FPS (max)
• High: 103 FPS (average)
• Ultra: 80 FPS (average)

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 102 FPS (average)
• Medium: 79 FPS (average), 67 FPS (min), 90 FPS (max)
• High: 67 FPS (average)
• Ultra: 52 FPS (average)

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 56 FPS (average)
• Medium: 43 FPS (average), 37 FPS (min), 50 FPS (max)
• High: 37 FPS (average)
• Ultra: 29 FPS (average)

The data shows a clear linear scaling with the settings. At each resolution, the Ultra setting is the lowest FPS, and the Low setting is the highest. The Medium setting is in between, with a minimum and maximum that indicate variance. The 1080p resolution has the highest FPS, and the 4K has the lowest. The 1440p is a middle ground. The data is consistent with a GPU that is the main limit at higher resolutions, as the FPS drops proportionally to the pixel count. The 1080p Medium has a min of 102, which is near the 1440p Low average, indicating that the settings have a similar impact. The 4K data shows a severe drop, with the Ultra setting at 29 FPS, which is not playable.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a 5000-series processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer). It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The CPU has a TDP of 105 W. It is a desktop chip for the AM4 socket. In the benchmark database, the 5800XT is at the 81st percentile for all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29879. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (average score 29868, a 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (average 29955, -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (average 29713, +0.6%). These are very close scores, indicating the 5800XT is a strong mid-to-high-end CPU.

In The Technomancer, the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution. The measured data shows that at 1080p Low, the FPS is 157, which is a high frame rate that the CPU can handle. The CPU's multi-threaded performance is strong, as seen in its Cinebench R23 score of 23794 and its Passmark multithread score of 28053. The game is an action RPG, and the CPU is likely to handle the game's AI and physics without issue. The 8 cores and 16 threads are more than enough for this game, which was released in 2016 and is not a heavily threaded title. The CPU's single-thread performance is also good, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 959.

The CPU's role in this game is to provide a strong enough foundation to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU can push high frame rates, and the CPU is fast enough to keep up. At 1440p, the GPU is still the limiting factor, and the CPU is not under stress. At 4K, the GPU is definitely the limit, and the CPU is idling. The data does not show a single instance where the CPU is the bottleneck. The CPU's performance is a solid match for the GPU, but the GPU's 4K performance is the combo's weakness. The CPU's 105 W TDP is moderate, and it is a capable chip for gaming. The memory support is DDR4, dual-channel, with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, which is plenty for gaming. The 32 MB of L3 cache is also a good amount. The CPU is a clear enabler, but it is not the reason for the combo's ranking.