The Technomancer

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile ranks 2453rd out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the combination in the lower-middle tier of the database, which is a notable finding given the component specifications. The rank reflects that while this hardware handles the game at playable framerates in most configurations, it does not deliver top-tier performance in this specific title. The combo's position suggests that The Technomancer, released in 2016, is not particularly demanding by modern standards, yet the RTX 5060 Mobile's mobile-class positioning keeps it from climbing higher. Benchmark results indicate the pairing is more than adequate for mainstream gaming but falls short of enthusiast-level performance when compared against the full spectrum of tested systems.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 22435 places it at the 67th percentile among all GPUs, which is respectable but not exceptional. The CPU's average benchmark score of 76212 places it at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, showing a significant disparity between the two components' relative strengths. This imbalance is reflected in the game's results, where CPU-bound scenarios likely allow the GPU to stretch its legs, but the overall combo ranking remains constrained by the GPU's mid-tier standing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile brings 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for The Technomancer's demands, as the game's textures and assets from 2016 do not require excessive VRAM capacity. The GPU's clock speeds are modest, with a base clock of 952 MHz and a boost clock of 1455 MHz, which are relatively low for a modern discrete GPU. However, the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 3328 shading units, 104 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units compensates through efficient processing. The GPU's pixel rate is 69.84 GPixel/s and texture rate is 151.3 GTexel/s, providing solid raw throughput for a game of this era.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's performance scaling with resolution and settings. At 4K Ultra, the GPU delivers only 27 avg FPS, which is below playable thresholds. At 1080p Low, it achieves 146 avg FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions and settings. The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient across all tested configurations, as there is no evidence of memory-related stuttering or performance cliffs in the data. The memory clock of 1500 MHz (effective 24 Gbps) with GDDR7 technology provides fast access to textures, though the game's age means it likely does not fully utilize this bandwidth. The GPU's FP32 performance of 9.684 TFLOPS indicates it can handle the game's shader complexity without issue, as The Technomancer's visual effects are not particularly demanding by current standards.

The GPU's nearest rival comparisons show it sits close to several desktop and mobile competitors. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile by 1.3% in average benchmark score, while leading the AMD Radeon RX 6700S by 1.3% and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 by 1.2%. The comparison with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT shows a negligible 0.5% deficit. These margins indicate that the RTX 5060 Mobile performs essentially on par with last-generation mid-range options, which contextualizes its in-game performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 96 avg FPS, which is smooth for action RPG combat. The Medium preset provides 112 avg FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and maximum of 129 FPS, offering a slightly better experience with minimal visual compromise. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 75 avg FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for a genre that benefits from high framerates. For competitive or fast-paced gameplay, the Low preset at 146 avg FPS maximizes responsiveness, but the visual downgrade may not be worth it given the game's age and the High preset's strong performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 63 avg FPS, which is playable but with noticeable drops during intense scenes. The Medium preset at 73 avg FPS (minimum 62 FPS, maximum 84 FPS) provides a better balance, maintaining framerates above 60 FPS in most situations. The Low preset at 95 avg FPS offers the smoothest experience at this resolution, while the Ultra preset drops to 49 avg FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for action gameplay. Given that The Technomancer's visual differences between Medium and High are not substantial for a 2016 title, Medium at 1440p represents the best compromise between fidelity and performance.

At 3840x2160, all settings struggle to maintain playable framerates. The Low preset achieves 52 avg FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The Medium preset delivers 40 avg FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS, indicating significant frame drops during combat. The High preset drops to 34 avg FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 27 avg FPS, both of which are below acceptable thresholds for an action RPG. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, the experience will be suboptimal. Benchmark results indicate that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a clear pattern: 146 avg FPS at Low, 112 avg FPS at Medium (with 95 FPS minimum and 129 FPS maximum), 96 avg FPS at High, and 75 avg FPS at Ultra. The step from Low to Medium represents a 23.3% performance reduction, while the step from Medium to High is a 14.3% reduction, and from High to Ultra is a 21.9% reduction. This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a significant cost relative to High, making High the more efficient choice for visual quality per frame.

At 2560x1440, the data shows: 95 avg FPS at Low, 73 avg FPS at Medium (with 62 FPS minimum and 84 FPS maximum), 63 avg FPS at High, and 49 avg FPS at Ultra. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p costs approximately 35% performance at Low settings (from 146 to 95 FPS), 34.8% at Medium (from 112 to 73 FPS), 34.4% at High (from 96 to 63 FPS), and 34.7% at Ultra (from 75 to 49 FPS). This consistent scaling suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as expected, with no unusual CPU limitations emerging at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly: 52 avg FPS at Low, 40 avg FPS at Medium (with 34 FPS minimum and 46 FPS maximum), 34 avg FPS at High, and 27 avg FPS at Ultra. The jump from 1440p to 4K costs approximately 45.3% performance at Low (from 95 to 52 FPS), 45.2% at Medium (from 73 to 40 FPS), 46% at High (from 63 to 34 FPS), and 44.9% at Ultra (from 49 to 27 FPS). These reductions are consistent with the pixel count increase from 3.7 million to 8.3 million pixels, confirming that the GPU's fill rate is the limiting factor at 4K.

The minimum FPS values, where available, show meaningful frame time variance. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 95 FPS is close to the average of 112 FPS, indicating stable performance. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 62 FPS versus the average of 73 FPS shows more variance, suggesting occasional dips during demanding scenes. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 34 FPS versus the average of 40 FPS indicates substantial frame drops, which would be noticeable during gameplay. These metrics suggest that the Medium preset provides the most consistent experience across resolutions, while higher presets introduce more variability.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running The Technomancer at 60 FPS in 1080p?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 96 avg FPS, and even the Ultra preset achieves 75 avg FPS, both comfortably above 60 FPS. The Low preset reaches 146 avg FPS for maximum headroom.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 at Medium settings provides the best balance, with 73 avg FPS and a minimum of 62 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, but 1440p Medium offers higher visual fidelity while maintaining smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 Mobile compare to the RTX 4060 Mobile in this game?

A: The RTX 5060 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 22435, which is 1.3% lower than the RTX 4060 Mobile's score of 22729. In practical terms, this means the RTX 5060 Mobile performs nearly identically to its predecessor, with expected framerate differences of only a few FPS in The Technomancer.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves a playable framerate of 52 avg FPS. The Medium preset drops to 40 avg FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS, while High and Ultra fall to 34 avg FPS and 27 avg FPS respectively, which are not recommended for action gameplay.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 76212 places it at the 95th percentile, while the GPU's score of 22435 places it at the 67th percentile. The framerate scaling with resolution changes (approximately 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and 45% from 1440p to 4K) indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, not the CPU.

Q: What settings should I use for the most stable framerate?

A: The Medium preset provides the most consistent performance across all resolutions, with minimum FPS values of 95 FPS at 1080p, 62 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K. The data shows Medium has the smallest gap between average and minimum FPS, indicating fewer frame drops.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor from the 8000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz provide substantial single-thread and multi-thread performance. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB L3, which supports the game's data access patterns efficiently. The processor's benchmark scores are impressive: 42713 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6030 in Cinebench R23 single-core, placing it at the 95th percentile among all CPUs. The PassMark multi-thread score of 51405 and single-thread score of 3907 further confirm its strong capabilities.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The game, being from 2016, is not heavily multi-threaded, so the CPU's 16 cores are likely underutilized. However, the high single-thread performance from the 5.40 GHz boost clock ensures that the primary game thread runs without bottlenecking the GPU. The CPU's nearest rival comparisons show it performs nearly identically to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (deltaPct 0.1%), the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (deltaPct -0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (deltaPct -0.4%), while slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (deltaPct 0.6%). This indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provides ample data throughput for the game's assets. The 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes ensure the GPU has sufficient bandwidth for data transfer, though The Technomancer's modest graphical requirements mean this is unlikely to be a constraint. The integrated Radeon 610M graphics are present but not used for gaming, as the discrete RTX 5060 Mobile handles all rendering tasks. The CPU's TDP of 55 W is low for a 16-core processor, indicating efficient power management that allows sustained boost clocks without thermal throttling, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent framerates in long gaming sessions.

Benchmark results indicate that the CPU's performance headroom is substantial relative to the GPU's capabilities. The PassMark data compression score of 677755 and integer math score of 195180 show the CPU excels at general computation, but these strengths are not directly relevant to The Technomancer's requirements. The floating point math score of 117453 and physics score of 2168 suggest the CPU can handle any physics calculations the game throws at it. Overall, the Ryzen 9 8945HX provides more than enough processing power for this title, ensuring that the RTX 5060 Mobile is the sole determinant of framerate across all tested configurations.