The Technomancer

This combo pairing the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER lands at rank 1237 out of 1656 tested combinations for The Technomancer. That places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, meaning there are many faster pairings, but it also means a substantial number of tested combos trail behind it. The ranking reflects a CPU that is far stronger than what this 2016 Action RPG typically needs, paired with a GPU that sits near the middle of the pack in current benchmark standings. The result is a system that is clearly playable at mainstream resolutions, but one that will not dominate at 4K Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1237 out of 1656 places it at roughly the 25th percentile of tested systems for this title. That is not a flattering position, but context matters. The Technomancer is an older game, and many of the combinations ranked above it likely pair high-end CPUs from later generations with flagship GPUs. The data shows this pairing is held back almost entirely by the graphics card, not the processor. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 9 5900X sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. When a CPU outperforms its GPU counterpart by that margin, the GPU becomes the limiting factor in GPU-bound scenarios like high-resolution gaming.

In practical terms, the rank means the system will deliver smooth frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but it will struggle to maintain 60 FPS at 4K on higher presets. The measured data confirms this pattern exactly. The combo’s position in the database is not a reflection of a poorly balanced system for this specific game; it is a reflection of the game’s age and the fact that modern high-end GPUs simply run it far faster. For a builder targeting 1080p or 1440p gameplay, this rank is acceptable. For someone hoping to max out 4K, it is not.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 Vermeer architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. For The Technomancer, this is massive overkill. The game launched in 2016, and its engine was designed for the quad-core and hexa-core CPUs of that era. The CPU’s 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are excellent for modern workloads, but this title will rarely use more than a few threads.

Benchmark results for the CPU show a 3DMark max-threads score of 10075 and a single-thread score of 941. Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 33150, while single-core hits 4680. These numbers indicate a processor that can handle any game, but the measured FPS in The Technomancer shows almost no CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 140.4 FPS, which is far beyond what the GPU would achieve in a more demanding scene. The CPU’s role here is to ensure that frame pacing stays consistent and that minimum frames do not drop due to draw-call overhead. The data suggests the 5900X is not the constraint; even at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS of 72.7 is well above playable thresholds, and the GPU is clearly the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER uses the TU106 chip on a 12 nm process, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost of 1650 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The card has 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6. This is a capable mid-range card from 2019, and its 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects that it remains relevant, but it is not a high-end part.

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s role is decisive. The measured FPS scales almost linearly with resolution and settings, which is classic GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p Low, the card delivers 140.4 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 26.3 FPS. The card’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game at all tested settings, so memory capacity is not a concern. The bottleneck is raw compute throughput. The card’s passmark G3D score of 16462 places it just ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN by 0.3% and just behind the RTX 2070 by 0.5%, according to nearestRivals data. This tells you that within its own generation, the card is close to the RTX 2070, but the gap to true high-end cards is significant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of what to expect. At 1920x1080, the combo is strong across all presets. Low settings average 140.4 FPS, Medium averages 109.2 FPS, High averages 92.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 72.7 FPS. Every preset at 1080p is comfortably above 60 FPS, and even Ultra maintains a smooth experience on a 60 Hz monitor or a 144 Hz display with adaptive sync.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable but still playable. Low settings average 90.9 FPS, Medium averages 73.7 FPS, High averages 61.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 47.5 FPS. The High preset at 1440p is right at the edge of 60 FPS, which is acceptable for many players, but Ultra requires a tolerance for sub-60 frame rates. The 1440p results show that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, but the CPU still has headroom.

At 3840x2160, the card struggles. Low settings average 48.9 FPS, Medium averages 39.7 FPS, High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 26.3 FPS. None of these are ideal for a smooth experience, and even Low settings fall short of 60 FPS. The 4K results confirm that this combo is not meant for native 4K gaming in this title unless you are willing to accept significant compromises. The step from 1440p to 4K is a 2.25x increase in pixel count, and the FPS drops roughly in line with that increase, reinforcing that the GPU is the sole bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo good for 1080p gaming in The Technomancer?

A: Yes. The measured data shows average FPS of 140.4 at Low, 109.2 at Medium, 92.3 at High, and 72.7 at Ultra. All presets are above 60 FPS at 1920x1080.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p at high settings?

A: It can. The High preset at 2560x1440 averages 61.5 FPS. Ultra drops to 47.5 FPS, so you would need to accept lower frame rates or dial back to High for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: Based on the data, 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. Every preset stays above 70 FPS, and even Ultra is smooth. At 1440p, only Low through High presets stay near or above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in benchmarks?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 19774. It is 0.3% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN, 0.5% behind the RTX 2070, and 0.8% ahead of the Quadro K5200.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in this game?

A: No. The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s 3DMark max-threads score of 10075 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33150 are far beyond what this game requires, and FPS scales with resolution, indicating a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER had a launch MSRP of 399 USD.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo, the data points to 1920x1080 as the primary target. At that resolution, the High preset delivers 92.3 FPS, which is excellent for a 144 Hz monitor, while Ultra still provides 72.7 FPS. If you prefer maximum visual fidelity, Ultra at 1080p is entirely viable. For those with a 1440p monitor, the High preset at 61.5 FPS is the best balance of image quality and smoothness; choosing Ultra drops you to 47.5 FPS, which is noticeable in action sequences.

At 4K, the measured results are not encouraging. The Low preset at 48.9 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but even that is below 60 FPS. Medium at 39.7 FPS and High at 33 FPS are too low for a responsive experience, and Ultra at 26.3 FPS is not recommended. If you must play at 4K, the Low preset is the only viable choice, and you should expect occasional dips below 50 FPS. For most players, the clear recommendation is to run at 1080p Ultra or 1440p High, depending on your monitor’s native resolution. The data shows that this combo is best used as a high-refresh 1080p machine or a solid 60 FPS 1440p machine, with 4K left to more powerful GPUs.