The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a solid, high-refresh-rate experience in The Technomancer, placing in the 67th percentile of all tested CPU-GPU combinations for this title. With a combo rank of 540 out of 1656 tested setups, this pairing sits comfortably in the upper third of the database, indicating that it is well-suited for smooth gameplay at most settings and resolutions. The data shows a system that is capable of pushing well past 60 FPS at 1440p on high settings, and it even approaches the 144 Hz mark at 1080p, making it a strong contender for high-refresh displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 9 5950X and the Radeon RX 9070 achieves a rank of 540 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the 67th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all recorded system configurations for this game. The ranking reflects a balanced partnership where neither component appears to be a severe bottleneck, though the data reveals that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions.

Looking at the individual component benchmarks, the CPU holds its own. The Ryzen 9 5950X posts an average benchmark score of 49062, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K, scores 49166, a negligible 0.2 percent difference. The AMD EPYC 4345P is 1.1 percent faster, while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is 0.7 percent slower. This indicates the 5950X is exceptionally competitive, with multi-threaded strength that is more than adequate for a 2016 action RPG.

On the GPU side, the Radeon RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 34780 and sits in the 79th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA A2, scores 34866, just 0.2 percent higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7970 is 0.7 percent slower, and the Radeon PRO W6400 trails by 0.8 percent. While the GPU is slightly lower in percentile than the CPU, its performance in The Technomancer is clearly sufficient to drive high frame rates, as the measured FPS shows the system is rarely CPU-limited outside of low-resolution, low-settings scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better than using an Intel Core i5-14600K with the same GPU?

A: Based on CPU benchmark data, the Ryzen 9 5950X is virtually identical to the Intel Core i5-14600K, trailing it by only 0.2 percent in average score. In practical gaming terms, this difference is imperceptible, so the choice between these CPUs would not meaningfully change the FPS in The Technomancer.

Q: How much faster is the Ryzen 9 5950X than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.7 percent in average benchmark score. This is a marginal lead, suggesting similar levels of processing power for this workload.

Q: What is the performance gap between the Radeon RX 9070 and the NVIDIA A2?

A: The Radeon RX 9070 trails the NVIDIA A2 by only 0.2 percent in average GPU benchmark score. This puts the two graphics cards on nearly equal footing, with neither holding a significant advantage in synthetic tests.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU at 1080p with low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 220 FPS. Given that the CPU is in the 93rd percentile, it is unlikely to be the limiting factor. The data suggests the GPU is still managing the workload efficiently, though the high frame rate indicates the rendering load is light.

Q: How does this combo compare to the AMD EPYC 4345P?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X is 1.1 percent slower than the AMD EPYC 4345P in average CPU benchmark score. This is a small difference, and in gaming, the 5950X’s higher single-thread performance (evidenced by its 5450 score in Cinebench R23 single-core) would likely make it the better choice for frame rate consistency.

Q: Is the RX 9070 significantly better than the AMD Radeon HD 7970?

A: Yes, the RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 34780, while the HD 7970 scores 34541, making the RX 9070 0.7 percent faster. The gap is small in synthetic terms, but the RX 9070’s modern architecture and higher memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s deliver far superior real-world performance in a modern title like The Technomancer.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling, with the system’s performance dropping as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 145.7 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, frame rates fall to 96.5 FPS, a reduction of 33.7 percent. At 3840x2160, the average drops further to 51.1 FPS, which is 64.9 percent lower than the 1080p result. This scaling behavior is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RX 9070’s rendering workload increases significantly with resolution.

The trend holds across all settings. At Low settings, the system goes from 220 FPS at 1080p to 144.9 FPS at 1440p, then down to 76.1 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 65.4 percent, nearly identical to the High preset’s drop. This consistency indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance remains constant regardless of pixel count.

At 1080p and Low settings, the 220 FPS result suggests the system is approaching a CPU or engine limit, as the frame rate is exceptionally high. However, even at 1440p Low, the 144.9 FPS figure shows the combo can still deliver high refresh rates. The data points to the RX 9070 as the limiting component when resolution increases, with the Ryzen 9 5950X providing ample headroom to avoid any CPU-induced stutter.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data supports a clear recommendation for the High preset as the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, High delivers 145.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and close to the 144 Hz refresh rate that many monitors support. At 2560x1440, High still manages 96.5 FPS, offering a fluid experience that is noticeably better than the Medium preset’s 108.9 FPS at the same resolution, but with improved visuals.

For 4K gaming, the High preset drops to 51.1 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. In this case, the Medium preset at 61.3 FPS provides a more consistent experience above 60 FPS, albeit with reduced graphical fidelity. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding 110.8 FPS at 1080p, 72.6 FPS at 1440p, and 41.8 FPS at 4K. While Ultra offers the best visuals, the frame rate at 4K falls below 45 FPS, which may be too low for some players.

The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates (220 FPS at 1080p), sacrifices too much visual quality for a marginal gain over High at lower resolutions. The data shows that High provides the best overall experience, offering a 32 percent increase in FPS over Ultra at 1080p while maintaining a high level of detail. At 1440p, High’s 96.5 FPS is a sweet spot, providing smooth gameplay without the need to drop to Medium.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 220, which is the highest recorded figure across all configurations. Medium settings reduce this to 170.8 FPS, while High settings yield 145.7 FPS. The Ultra preset brings the frame rate down to 110.8 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS mark. This resolution is clearly where the system shines, offering high refresh rate performance even at the most demanding settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain robust. Low settings produce 144.9 FPS, just shy of the 144 Hz target. Medium settings drop to 108.9 FPS, and High settings come in at 96.5 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 72.6 FPS, is the first configuration to fall below 100 FPS, but it still provides a smooth experience for most gamers. The data indicates that 1440p is a viable resolution for this combo, with High settings offering a near-100 FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, the system’s performance is more constrained. Low settings yield 76.1 FPS, which is playable and smooth. Medium settings drop to 61.3 FPS, still above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings fall to 51.1 FPS, which is below the ideal mark but remains playable. The Ultra preset, at 41.8 FPS, is the only configuration that struggles to maintain a consistent frame rate, suggesting that 4K gaming is best limited to Medium or Low settings for a stable experience. Across all resolutions, the scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent, with the GPU bearing the brunt of the increased workload.