The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, is an older title that stresses raw GPU throughput rather than modern CPU features. Tested with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile, the measured data shows a combination that runs smoothly at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short at 4K. The combo ranks 2453 out of 3696 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the middle of the database's field. This analysis walks through the measured FPS across resolutions and presets, the GPU's role, and which settings deliver the best experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the fastest measured preset at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 146 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS, High averages 96 FPS, and Ultra averages 75 FPS. Low is the fastest, but High and Ultra both remain well above a smooth frame rate.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, Low averages 95 FPS, Medium 73 FPS, and High 63 FPS. Ultra drops to 49 FPS, which is below the smooth threshold, so 1440p gaming is best at High or Medium.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which averages 52 FPS. Medium averages 40 FPS, High 34 FPS, and Ultra 27 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach a smooth frame rate, so 4K is a compromise.

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

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 22435 is 0.5% below the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (22549) and 1.3% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22729). It is 1.2% above the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (22170) and 1.3% above the AMD Radeon RX 6700S (22154).

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 125H compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 27507 is 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535), 0.3% below the Intel Core i5-12600K (27578) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (27578), and 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G (27382).

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

A: The combination ranks 2453 out of 3696 tested combos. The GPU sits at the 67th percentile among all GPUs and the CPU at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, but the game-specific rank is lower than those percentiles suggest.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on TSMC's 5 nm process, with a transistor count of 21,900 million and a die size of 181 mm². It carries 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. The base clock is 952 MHz and the boost clock is 1455 MHz, with memory clocked at 1500 MHz (24 Gbps effective). The GPU has 3328 shading units, 104 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, along with 26 RT cores and 104 tensor cores. FP32 throughput is 9.684 TFLOPS, and the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6.

In The Technomancer, the GPU is the dominant component. This is a 2016 title whose engine does not leverage modern CPU multi-threading heavily, so the frame rate tracks the GPU's shading rate and memory bandwidth. The 8 GB VRAM is more than enough for this game at any resolution, and the 384.0 GB/s bandwidth is not the bottleneck. Instead, the 1455 MHz boost clock and the 9.684 TFLOPS compute throughput define the ceiling.

The GPU's benchmark profile is solid. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3013.5. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 96969 and 96451, respectively. Passmark G3D scores 18852 and GPU compute scores 7607. The GPU's average score of 22435 places it at the 67th percentile among all GPUs, with a nearest rival gap of just 1.3% to the RTX 4060 Mobile. The GPU's 45 W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface are typical for a mobile part.

The GPU's role in this game is straightforward: it is the bottleneck. At 1080p, the GPU has headroom, producing 146 FPS at Low. At 4K, the same GPU falls to 52 FPS at Low. The CPU, with its 79th percentile ranking, is not the constraint. The measured data shows the GPU's shading rate is what the frame rate depends on.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern across the three resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 146 at 1920x1080, to 95 at 2560x1440, to 52 at 3840x2160. At High settings, the sequence is 96, 63, and 34. At Medium, it is 112, 73, and 40. At Ultra, it is 75, 49, and 27.

The drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all presets. This pattern is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload: the CPU is not limiting the frame rate, because if it were, the resolution change would have little effect. The 79th percentile CPU ranking reinforces this — the Core Ultra 5 125H has the capacity to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

The 1440p results sit between 1080p and 4K. At 1440p High, the frame rate is 63 FPS, which is a usable level. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 49 FPS. The 4K results are the worst case. The best 4K preset is Low at 52 FPS, and the worst is Ultra at 27 FPS. The resolution scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, not the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data is organized by resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong results. Low averages 146 FPS. Medium averages 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 129. High averages 96 FPS. Ultra averages 75 FPS. All 1080p presets stay above a smooth frame rate, with Ultra at 75 FPS being the lowest.

At 2560x1440, the results remain playable. Low averages 95 FPS. Medium averages 73 FPS, with a minimum of 62 and a maximum of 84. High averages 63 FPS. Ultra averages 49 FPS. The 1440p High preset at 63 FPS is a solid target, while Ultra at 49 FPS is below the smooth threshold.

At 3840x2160, the combo hits its limit. Low averages 52 FPS. Medium averages 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 46. High averages 34 FPS. Ultra averages 27 FPS. No 4K preset reaches a smooth frame rate, and the Ultra preset at 27 FPS is a slideshow.

The minimum and maximum data for Medium presets show frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 95 and the maximum 129, a tight band. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 62 and the maximum 84. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 34 and the maximum 46. These narrow ranges indicate stable performance without major stutters.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 2453 out of 3696. The CPU sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU at the 67th percentile among all GPUs, yet the combo rank is lower than either percentile. The game's age is the reason. The Technomancer, released in 2016, does not benefit from the GPU's modern ray tracing cores or the CPU's multi-threading.

The GPU's nearest rivals illustrate the margin. The RTX 5060 Mobile's average score of 22435 is 0.5% below the RX 7700 XT and 1.3% below the RTX 4060 Mobile. The CPU's 27507 is 0.1% below the Ryzen 7 5800. These are small deltas, so the rank of 2453 is not a sign of a weak component — it is a reflection of the game engine.

The rank of 2453 out of 3696 places this combo in the middle of the field. It outranks a substantial portion of the tested combos, but it is not a top-tier pairing. The data shows that this combination is a capable mid-range setup for a 2016 title, but not a leader.

Settings Recommendations

The best settings depend on the display resolution. For a 1920x1080 panel, High at 96 FPS is the best balance of quality and frame rate. Ultra at 75 FPS is also smooth, but the gap between High and Ultra is a 21 FPS difference, which is a real cost. Low at 146 FPS is the frame-rate champion, but it sacrifices visual quality.

For a 2560x1440 panel, High at 63 FPS is the best choice for visual quality. Medium at 73 FPS is a safer frame-rate option, with a minimum of 62 FPS, while High's minimum is not recorded. Ultra at 49 FPS is below the smooth threshold.

For a 3840x2160 panel, Low at 52 FPS is the only preset that approaches playability. Medium at 40 FPS is the best visual compromise, but it is still below the smooth threshold. The data shows that 4K is not this combo's strength.

The overall recommendation is 1440p High or 1080p High. Both keep the frame rate above 63 FPS and preserve the game's visuals. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR7 and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth handle these resolutions without issue, and the CPU's 79th percentile ensures no CPU bottleneck. The best experience for this combo is 1080p High at 96 FPS, or 1440p High at 63 FPS.