The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination. Measured frame rates across four resolutions and four quality presets show a system that handles 1080p and 1440p comfortably, while 4K requires significant compromises. The combo ranks 1167th out of 1656 tested configurations, placing it in the middle of the pack. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, settings recommendations, and exact FPS data.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings that maintains 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 73.2 FPS, so Ultra is the highest preset that stays above 60. High averages 94.1, Medium 112.5, and Low 143.4.

Q: At 1440p, which settings achieve 60 FPS?

A: Medium averages 73.4 FPS, while High drops to 58.8. Low averages 91.9, so only Medium and below meet a 60 FPS target.

Q: At 4K, what is the most playable setting?

A: Low averages 51.7 FPS, Medium 41.2, High 31.8, and Ultra 27.1. Low is the only preset that stays above 30 FPS, though none reach 60.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 50556, which is 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (50598) and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50738). It sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 6600 XT scores 27985, 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (27956) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (27883), but 0.9% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (28238). It is in the 71st percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the combo's rank in this game?

A: The combination ranks 1167th out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It features 64 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Its benchmark results are strong: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 43695, single-core 6168; 3DMark single-thread scores 1093, 16-thread 10972; PassMark single-thread scores 4238. The CPU's percentile rank of 93 indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's high single-thread performance is likely a key factor in achieving high frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 143.4 FPS, and at 1080p Medium 112.5 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even at high frame rates. The 12-core/24-thread configuration provides ample headroom for background tasks, though the game itself, released in 2016, may not fully utilize all threads. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.8% of its average score, indicating that the 7900X is competitive with the latest Intel and AMD parts, but not a leader. Its 3DMark 16-thread score of 10972 and Cinebench R20 multi-core of 18351 further underscore its multi-threaded capability, which can help in scenes with heavy physics or AI.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1968 MHz, boost 2589 MHz, and game clock 2359 MHz; memory runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). It features 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 ray-tracing cores, with a FP32 throughput of 10.60 TFLOPS. Its PassMark G3D score is 16461, and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 1804. The GPU sits in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27985.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 73.2 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 27.1 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM and 256 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this title, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at 1440p Medium (73.4 FPS). The GPU's nearest rival, the GTX 980 Ti, is 0.1% behind in average score, while the RTX 3070 is 0.9% ahead. This places the RX 6600 XT in a competitive mid-range position, though it struggles at 4K with high presets. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1804 and PassMark DirectX 12 score of 61 indicate moderate DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for a game that supports modern APIs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate. For 1080p, Ultra is the best choice, as it delivers 73.2 FPS—well above the 60 FPS threshold. If higher frame rates are desired, High (94.1) and Medium (112.5) offer progressively more headroom, but Ultra already provides a smooth experience.

At 1440p, Medium is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS, averaging 73.4 FPS. High falls to 58.8 FPS, which is close but below 60, so Medium is the recommended setting for a consistent 60 FPS experience. Low (91.9) is available for those who prioritize frame rate over visual quality.

For 4K, no setting reaches 60 FPS. Low averages 51.7 FPS, which is the most playable option, while Medium (41.2) and High (31.8) are borderline, and Ultra (27.1) is not recommended for smooth gameplay. Players targeting 4K should use Low settings to maintain a playable frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 51.7, Medium 41.2, High 31.8, Ultra 27.1. The drop from Low to Ultra is 24.6 FPS, a 47.6% reduction, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 91.9, Medium 73.4, High 58.8, Ultra 48.8. Here, the scaling is less severe, with Ultra still delivering nearly half the frame rate of Low. At 1920x1080, the averages are: Low 143.4, Medium 112.5, High 94.1, Ultra 73.2. The 1080p results show that even Ultra maintains a high frame rate, and the CPU is capable of pushing well beyond 100 FPS at lower settings.

The resolution scaling is consistent: moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 35-40% across settings, and from 1440p to 4K by another 40-45%. For example, at High settings, 1080p averages 94.1, 1440p 58.8, and 4K 31.8. This pattern confirms that the RX 6600 XT is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 9 7900X provides ample CPU headroom. The combo's rank of 1167 out of 1656 reflects this mid-range performance, with the GPU's 71st percentile and CPU's 93rd percentile combining to produce a system that excels at 1080p and handles 1440p well, but struggles at 4K.