The Technomancer

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 lands at rank 1863 out of 2825 tested combos for The Technomancer, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank of 1863 out of 2825 means the combo sits slightly below the median performer, with approximately 66% of tested configurations delivering higher frame rates in this title. The positioning reflects a combination that handles the game competently at mainstream resolutions but does not push into top-tier territory.

The combo's rank is influenced by both components' relative standings. The RTX 5060 holds a percentile of 72 among all GPUs, while the Core Ultra 5 125H sits at a percentile of 79 among all CPUs. Despite both parts ranking above the 70th percentile individually, their combined rank in this specific game falls below what those individual percentiles might suggest, indicating that The Technomancer's engine places particular demands that this pairing does not fully satisfy. The game's release in 2016 predates both components by roughly seven to nine years, and the data shows the pairing delivers playable but not exceptional results.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 brings 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective transfer, while the GPU core operates with a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz. These specifications place the GPU in a position where it can handle The Technomancer's demands, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a notable consideration at higher resolutions.

The GPU's 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs work together to produce a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS provides the raw compute throughput needed for the game's rendering tasks. In the context of The Technomancer, an Action RPG from 2016, the RTX 5060's modern architecture delivers substantial headroom at lower resolutions, but the data shows diminishing returns as resolution increases.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its mid-tier positioning. Passmark G3D scores 20891, while the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields 3628. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 112787 and 113321 respectively indicate strong compute capabilities. The nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon 860M with an average score of 26401 (0.3% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26421 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary at 26553 (0.8% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT sits 1.2% lower with 26011. These close margins suggest the RTX 5060 performs in a tightly contested band, and the measured FPS in The Technomancer reflects this competitive positioning.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear pattern of scaling across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 146, which drops to 95 at 1440p and further to 52 at 4K. This represents a 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 45% reduction from 1440p to 4K at Low settings. The scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the system has ample headroom, with the CPU or other system components potentially becoming the limiting factor before the GPU reaches saturation.

At High settings, the scaling shows a similar trajectory: 96 FPS at 1080p, 63 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are consistent with the Low settings pattern, suggesting that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings results in a 34% reduction, while 1440p to 4K results in a 46% reduction. This consistent pattern across settings presets confirms that resolution scaling follows a predictable curve, with the GPU becoming progressively more constrained at higher pixel counts.

The Ultra settings data reinforces this interpretation. At Ultra, the combo achieves 75 FPS at 1080p, 49 FPS at 1440p, and 27 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 35%, and the 1440p to 4K drop is 45%. The consistency of these percentages across all four settings presets strongly indicates that the RTX 5060's rendering throughput, rather than memory bandwidth or CPU performance, is the dominant factor in determining frame rates as resolution scales. The 8 GB VRAM capacity may also contribute to the steep 4K performance penalty, as the game's texture requirements at that resolution could approach the memory limit.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides twelve distinct data points across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers average frame rates of 146 FPS on Low, 112 FPS on Medium, 96 FPS on High, and 75 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset includes minimum and maximum readings of 95 FPS and 129 FPS respectively, indicating a relatively stable frame delivery with a 34 FPS range between minimum and maximum.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 95 FPS on Low, 73 FPS on Medium, 63 FPS on High, and 49 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 84 FPS, with a 22 FPS range that suggests slightly tighter frame pacing than at 1080p. The 1440p results remain comfortably within playable territory across all settings, with even the Ultra preset maintaining an average above 45 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained. Low settings produce an average of 52 FPS, Medium drops to 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS and maximum of 46 FPS, High yields 34 FPS, and Ultra falls to 27 FPS. The 4K Medium data shows a 12 FPS range between minimum and maximum, indicating less consistent frame delivery at this resolution. The 4K results demonstrate that while the combo can technically run the game at 4K, only the Low preset maintains an average above 50 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops below 30 FPS, which would be noticeable in gameplay.

The progression across settings at each resolution follows a consistent pattern. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 71 FPS, representing a 49% reduction in average frame rate. At 1440p, the spread is 46 FPS, a 48% reduction. At 4K, the spread is 25 FPS, a 48% reduction. This consistency indicates that the settings presets impose similar relative performance costs regardless of resolution, further confirming that the GPU's compute and memory subsystems scale predictably with workload.

FAQ

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

A: The combo delivers an average of 112 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, with minimum and maximum readings of 95 FPS and 129 FPS respectively.

Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 27, which falls below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered minimum for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 4K achieves 52 FPS average.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5060's average benchmark score is 26331, placing it within 0.3% of the AMD Radeon 860M (26401) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421), and 0.8% below the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 1.2% lower at 26011.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and RTX 5060 combination ranks 1863 out of 2825 tested combos for The Technomancer, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: What settings preset provides the best balance at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 63 FPS average, while Medium provides 73 FPS and Ultra drops to 49 FPS. The Medium preset offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance score?

A: The Core Ultra 5 125H scores 1647.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 3399 in Passmark single-thread tests, with a percentile of 79 among all CPUs.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver playable frame rates, with even Ultra maintaining an average of 75 FPS. The High preset at 96 FPS offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance headroom, while Ultra provides the best visual experience at 75 FPS without dipping below 60 FPS. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low at 146 FPS takes advantage of high-refresh-rate displays, but the Medium preset at 112 FPS offers a more reasonable compromise between visual fidelity and speed.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts toward Medium or High settings. The Medium preset delivers 73 FPS average with a minimum of 62 FPS, ensuring consistent gameplay above 60 FPS. High settings at 63 FPS remain playable but provide less margin for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 49 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may exhibit noticeable stuttering during intense combat sequences. For the best experience at 1440p, Medium settings offer the optimal combination of visual quality and smooth performance, with High as a viable alternative for users who prioritize graphics over frame rate stability.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that only Low settings provide a comfortable experience, with 52 FPS average. Medium at 40 FPS is playable but approaches the lower boundary of acceptable performance, and the minimum of 34 FPS indicates potential drops. High at 34 FPS and Ultra at 27 FPS fall below playable thresholds for most users. The 4K results indicate that this combo is not well-suited for maximum quality at this resolution, and users seeking 4K gameplay should either accept Low settings or consider reducing resolution to 1440p with higher quality presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H features 14 cores and 18 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor operates within a 28 W TDP and uses the Intel BGA 2049 socket, with a 7 nm process node from Intel's Meteor Lake architecture. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 interface provides adequate data throughput for gaming workloads.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's performance characteristics contribute to the combo's overall results, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is less constrained. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12804.5 and single-core score of 1647.5 indicate solid processing capability, while the Passmark multithread score of 21100 and single-thread score of 3399 place the CPU in the 79th percentile among all processors. The nearest CPU rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 with an average score of 27535 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-12600K at 27578 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at 27578 (0.3% higher). The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G scores 0.5% lower at 27382.

The CPU's 14-core, 18-thread configuration provides ample parallelism for the game's processing needs, though The Technomancer's age suggests it may not fully utilize all available threads. The boost clock of 4.50 GHz ensures responsive single-threaded performance, which is often more critical for older game engines. At 1080p, the CPU's capability helps maintain the high frame rates seen in the data, with the 146 FPS Low setting result indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at lower resolutions. However, the CPU's mobile-oriented design with 28 W TDP means sustained performance may be limited compared to desktop counterparts, potentially contributing to the combo's rank of 1863 out of 2825 in this title.