The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that clearly separates capable hardware from the rest. This analysis examines the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X with the AMD Radeon RX 570. The data is measured, offering a precise look at how this combination handles the game across various resolutions and settings. The benchmark results indicate a configuration where the GPU is the primary constraint, with the CPU offering substantial headroom that never becomes the limiting factor in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination in The Technomancer?

A: This combo ranks 1596 out of 1656 tested combinations. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, its performance level is far from the top tier.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5900X compare to its nearest rivals in general CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 39453. Its closest rivals are the AMD EPYC 4245P (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i7-13700 (1% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (0.7% slower). The Intel Core i7-13700F is 0.9% slower. These differences are minimal, showing the CPU is competitive with its peers.

Q: What are the key memory specifications of the Radeon RX 570 that affect gaming?

A: The Radeon RX 570 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a significant factor when handling high-resolution textures and complex scenes in The Technomancer.

Q: What is the best performance recorded for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is achieved with Low settings, reaching 71 FPS. This is the only setting level in the entire dataset that allows the combo to exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 30158. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (0.2% faster) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (0.2% faster), showing it is statistically on par with these much newer cards in synthetic tests. The NVIDIA Tesla M60 is 0.6% slower, and the RTX 5070 Mobile is 0.8% faster.

Q: At what resolution and settings does the combo fail to reach playable frame rates?

A: At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo fails to achieve playable frame rates across all settings. The average FPS ranges from 11.1 on Ultra to 26.7 on Low, with High and Medium settings yielding 16.3 and 19.9 FPS respectively.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the definitive bottleneck in this configuration. Its performance is characterized by its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and a 256-bit bus, which provides a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU's core operates with a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz. This hardware, based on the Polaris 20 chip and GCN 4.0 architecture, is responsible for the rendering pipeline, and in The Technomancer, its capabilities are stretched thin.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 9 5900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, provides far more processing power than this game requires. The measured FPS scales directly with settings and resolution, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. For instance, at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields 35.9 FPS, while the Low preset nearly doubles that to 71 FPS. This dramatic swing is due to the GPU's workload, not the CPU.

The RX 570's 4 GB VRAM buffer is also a likely contributor to performance drops at higher settings. The jump from Medium (50.5 FPS) to Ultra (35.9 FPS) at 1080p represents a significant performance hit, suggesting that the game is exceeding the available memory or the GPU's raw compute power. The GPU's percentile rank of 74 among all GPUs confirms it is a lower-mid-range part, and this pairing with a high-end CPU does not change its fundamental rendering limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The performance degradation from 1080p to 4K is severe and clearly illustrates the GPU's limitations. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 45.7 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, that number drops by over 30% to 29.8 FPS. The subsequent jump to 3840x2160 is even more punishing, with the average FPS falling to 16.3. This trend is consistent across all settings presets.

This scaling pattern is a textbook example of a GPU-bound workload. As resolution increases, the number of pixels the GPU must render multiplies, directly increasing the load on the Radeon RX 570. The Ryzen 9 5900X has enough headroom to feed the GPU at any resolution, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's inability to process the increased pixel count.

The data confirms that 4K is not a viable option for this combo. Even the Low preset, which can sometimes salvage playability, only manages an average of 26.7 FPS at 3840x2160. The most playable experience is found at 1920x1080, where the GPU's workload is manageable. The difference between Low (71 FPS) and Ultra (35.9 FPS) at this resolution shows that users can find a playable sweet spot, but they must be willing to adjust settings to achieve it.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Radeon RX 570 holds a rank of 1596 out of 1656 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This percentile ranking places the system in the bottom 4% of all tested configurations. This low rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance, as the CPU is a top-tier part. The data shows a clear mismatch: a high-end CPU paired with a mid-range GPU results in a system that performs at the level of the GPU.

This ranking is not a reflection of the CPU's capabilities. The Ryzen 9 5900X, with its 90th percentile rank versus all CPUs, is a high-performance processor. However, in a game like The Technomancer, the GPU is the arbiter of frame rate. The combo's rank is therefore a measure of the RX 570's ability to render this specific title. It suggests that while the system is highly capable in CPU-intensive tasks, its gaming performance in this title is limited to the lower end of the spectrum.

The implication is clear: for users with this CPU, the GPU is the primary target for an upgrade to improve performance in The Technomancer. The CPU's performance headroom is vast, and a more powerful GPU would allow it to stretch its legs. As it stands, the benchmark results indicate the system is leaving a significant amount of performance on the table due to the GPU bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete measured FPS data for The Technomancer with this hardware configuration.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: The average FPS is 35.9, which is playable but not smooth for fast-paced action.
• High: The average FPS increases to 45.7, offering a more stable experience.
• Medium: The average FPS is 50.5, closing in on the 60 FPS target.
• Low: The average FPS is 71, providing the only instance in the dataset where the frame rate is comfortably above 60 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: The average FPS drops to 20.7, making this setting combination unplayable.
• High: The average FPS is 29.8, which is borderline playable but with significant stutter.
• Medium: The average FPS is 34.2, still below the ideal smoothness threshold.
• Low: The average FPS is 43.1, which is the most playable option at this resolution.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: The average FPS is 11.1, which is essentially a slideshow.
• High: The average FPS is 16.3, far below the minimum for playability.
• Medium: The average FPS is 19.9, still not a viable option.
• Low: The average FPS is 26.7, the best possible result at 4K but still too low for a playable experience.

The data shows a clear pattern. The only settings that provide a consistently playable experience are at 1920x1080. At this resolution, users can choose between the higher fidelity of High settings or the higher frame rate of Low settings. The 1440p and 4K resolutions are generally not recommended for this combo, as the GPU cannot maintain adequate frame rates even on Low settings.