The Technomancer

The data for The Technomancer shows a clear and consistent performance hierarchy for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination, where resolution scaling is the dominant factor. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface become the primary bottleneck at 4K, while the Ryzen 9 9900X’s 12-core/24-thread configuration ensures the CPU never limits frame rates at lower resolutions. Across all measured settings, the combo delivers playable results at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K Ultra dips to an average of 31 FPS, indicating a need for settings adjustments.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 86 at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is the lowest average among the 1080p presets, but it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 perform at 4K resolution in this game?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 61 on Low settings down to 31 on Ultra. The Medium preset provides a 47 FPS average with a minimum of 40 FPS, which is the only 4K preset with recorded frame time variance data.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate no CPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 9 9900X’s 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, provide ample headroom. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a GPU-bound pattern, where performance drops as resolution increases, confirming the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 yields a 72 FPS average, while Medium yields 85 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, High is recommended, as it maintains a high frame rate without the need to drop to Medium settings.

Q: Does the combo rank high among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1984 out of 3696 tested combinations for this game. This places it in the 46th percentile, indicating it performs better than a slight majority of other CPU-GPU pairings tested in The Technomancer.

Q: What are the lowest recorded frame rates for this combo?

A: The only presets with recorded minimum FPS values are the Medium settings. At 4K, the minimum is 40 FPS; at 1440p, it is 72 FPS; and at 1080p, it is 110 FPS. No minimum FPS data exists for Low, High, or Ultra presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the defining component in this combo’s gaming performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s, which is a critical constraint at higher resolutions. The data shows a steep performance drop as resolution increases: at 1080p High the average is 111 FPS, at 1440p High it drops to 72 FPS, and at 4K High it falls to 40 FPS. This pattern is typical of a GPU with a limited memory bus, where the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become saturated.

The GPU’s clock speeds are a secondary factor. The base clock is 1830 MHz, with a boost clock of 2460 MHz. These clocks allow the RTX 4060 to maintain strong performance at 1080p, where the average FPS across all settings is above 86. However, the 4K results reveal the core’s limits. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces only a 31 FPS average, which is not a playable experience for most users. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 30 FPS (61 vs. 31), which is a 49% reduction in frame rate. This indicates that the GPU’s shading units (3072) and ROPs (48) are heavily taxed by the higher visual fidelity settings.

The RTX 4060’s 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is sufficient for a 2016 title like The Technomancer, but the memory subsystem is the limiting factor. The GPU’s 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms it is a mid-range part. In this game, it delivers a 1080p experience that is excellent, a 1440p experience that is very good, and a 4K experience that requires significant settings compromises. The data suggests that the 8 GB VRAM is not the primary issue at 4K, as even Low settings (which likely use less VRAM) only achieve 61 FPS, pointing to the 128-bit memory bus as the core constraint.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to 1920x1080 with High settings, which delivers a 111 FPS average. This is a 21 FPS improvement over the Medium preset (130 FPS) and a 25 FPS improvement over Ultra (86 FPS). While Ultra provides higher visual fidelity, the jump from High to Ultra results in a 25 FPS loss, which is a 23% performance penalty. For most users, High is the sweet spot, offering a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold while retaining most visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is also the recommended choice. It yields a 72 FPS average, which is playable, but the Medium preset at 85 FPS provides a more comfortable margin for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 56 FPS is borderline, and the data shows that the performance drop from High to Ultra is 16 FPS (22% loss). If a stable 60+ FPS experience is the priority, Medium is the safer choice. The Low preset at 110 FPS is unnecessary unless the user prioritizes maximum frame rates above all else.

For 4K, the situation is different. The Ultra preset is not viable at 31 FPS. The High preset at 40 FPS is also below the playable threshold. The Medium preset at 47 FPS (with a minimum of 40 FPS) is the best option for a playable experience, but it still falls short of 60 FPS. The Low preset at 61 FPS is the only 4K setting that achieves a playable average, but it likely sacrifices significant visual quality. Given the data, 4K gaming with this combo is not recommended unless the user is willing to use Low settings. The 1440p High preset is the best overall balance of resolution and frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1984 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested configurations, outperforming 46% of rival pairings. The ranking is a blend of the CPU’s high compute power and the GPU’s mid-range capabilities. The combo’s rank suggests that while the CPU is a top-tier part (92nd percentile among all CPUs), the GPU’s 61st percentile ranking pulls the overall performance down.

This ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. In a CPU-light game like The Technomancer, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates. The Ryzen 9 9900X’s 12 cores and 24 threads are more than sufficient for this title, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS scales inversely with resolution. The combo’s rank of 1984 indicates that many other configurations with more powerful GPUs (like higher-tier RTX 40-series cards) would outperform it, while configurations with weaker CPUs and the same GPU would likely rank lower.

The data does not include direct comparisons to other combos, so the rank must be interpreted as a general indicator. The 3696 total combos include a wide range of hardware, from budget to enthusiast parts. A rank of 1984 places this combo in the middle of the pack, which is expected given the RTX 4060’s position as an entry-level 40-series card. The CPU’s performance does not go to waste, as it ensures that the GPU is always the bottleneck, allowing for consistent frame pacing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X plays a supporting role in this combo, but its capabilities are crucial for avoiding any CPU-induced frame drops. With 12 cores and 24 threads, the CPU provides massive parallel processing power. Its base clock of 4.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz are high for a desktop processor, ensuring excellent single-threaded performance. The CPU’s benchmark scores confirm its strength: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32172 and a single-core score of 2253.

In The Technomancer, an Action RPG, the CPU handles game logic, AI, and physics. The data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution. For example, at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 169 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would stress many CPUs. The Ryzen 9 9900X handles this easily, as indicated by the lack of any minimum FPS data (which would typically be present if the CPU were causing stutters). The CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms 92% of all processors, making it an overkill for a GPU like the RTX 4060.

The CPU’s 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth) provide fast data access for the GPU. This is evident in the smooth scaling of FPS across settings. The CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with data, and the benchmark results indicate it does so without issue. The fact that the 4K Ultra preset drops to 31 FPS is not a CPU problem; it is purely a GPU limitation, as the CPU has the headroom to push more frames if the GPU could render them.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo excels. The Low preset achieves a 169 FPS average, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. The Medium preset delivers a 130 FPS average with a minimum of 110 FPS and a maximum of 149 FPS. The High preset drops to 111 FPS, and the Ultra preset settles at 86 FPS. All 1080p presets are exceptionally playable, with even the lowest (Ultra) exceeding 60 FPS by a wide margin.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the GPU’s strain. The Low preset yields 110 FPS, a 35% drop from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 85 FPS, with a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS. The High preset averages 72 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 56 FPS. The 1440p results show a clear tiering: Low and Medium are excellent, High is good, and Ultra is marginal. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 54 FPS, indicating a significant visual quality cost.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 61 FPS, which is the only 4K result above 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 47 FPS, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. The High preset drops to 40 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 31 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is severe: at High settings, the average drops from 111 FPS to 40 FPS, a 64% reduction. The data shows that the RTX 4060 is not a 4K card for this title, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p for the best experience.