The Technomancer

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks at position 2100 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the lower half of all tested system configurations, specifically in the 26th percentile overall. The ranking reflects a system that can run the game but will require careful settings management to achieve a smooth experience, particularly at higher resolutions.

Benchmark results indicate this combo sits well below the median performer in the database for this title. The relatively low rank is primarily attributable to the GPU component, which itself only ranks in the 59th percentile against all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, performs much stronger in general benchmarks, sitting in the 85th percentile against all CPUs. This disparity suggests the graphics card is the limiting factor in most scenarios within The Technomancer.

Looking at the broader context, the RX 5700 XT's average benchmark score of 16361 places it in direct competition with the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351, 0.1% delta) and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (16408, -0.3% delta). These are not gaming-focused rivals, which underscores that the RX 5700 XT is an older architecture struggling to keep pace with modern demands. The CPU's nearest rivals show a similarly tight grouping, with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, 0% delta) and AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2% delta) being essentially equivalent in average score.

The measured frame rates confirm this mid-pack positioning. At 1080p, the combo manages playable frame rates across all settings, but the numbers decline sharply as resolution increases. The rank of 2100 suggests that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs deliver either higher average frame rates or better consistency in this specific game title. Users seeking a high-refresh-rate experience at 1440p or above will find this combo wanting, while those targeting 1080p at medium settings will find it adequate.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on the Navi 10 chip using the RDNA 1.0 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The GPU contains 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. Its base clock runs at 1605 MHz, with a game clock of 1755 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's role is clearly dominant in determining performance outcomes. The measured FPS data shows a pattern consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 26 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K Low, the average only reaches 50 FPS, indicating the GPU is struggling to fill the pixel pipeline at this resolution regardless of settings.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for this game's demands, though the data does not indicate any memory-related stuttering or texture pop-in. The GPU's 9.754 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance and 304.8 GTexel/s texture rate are the specifications that most directly correlate with the measured results. The pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s becomes a bottleneck at 4K, where the GPU must process over 8 million pixels per frame.

The RX 5700 XT's percentile rank of 59 against all GPUs places it in the lower-middle tier of graphics cards. Its passmark G3D score of 16277 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2134 provide reference points, but the game-specific measurements are more telling. The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16415, -0.3% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 (16504, -0.9% delta), which shows how far the RX 5700 XT has fallen relative to modern hardware.

FAQ

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

A: At 4K, the combo averages 33 FPS on High settings and 26 FPS on Ultra settings. These are below the typical 30 FPS minimum for acceptable gameplay, but 4K Low settings yield 50 FPS average, which is playable.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware?

A: The data shows 1080p is the most comfortable resolution, with averages ranging from 71 FPS at Ultra to 139 FPS at Low. 1440p is also viable, with 60 FPS at High and 47 FPS at Ultra.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The GPU's synthetic benchmark score of 16361 is within 0.9% of the NVIDIA RTX 5090 D V2 (16504) and 0.3% of the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16415). These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in The Technomancer?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile overall, while the GPU only ranks in the 59th percentile. Frame rates scale heavily with resolution, indicating GPU-bound performance.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 70 FPS at 1440p Medium, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. This is smooth for most gameplay scenarios.

Q: Does the combo maintain consistent frame times?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 91 and the maximum is 123, showing a spread of 32 FPS. At 4K Medium, the spread narrows to 11 FPS (33 to 44), indicating more variability at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for The Technomancer with this combo cover three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 139 FPS, Medium yields 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 and a maximum of 123, High achieves 91 FPS, and Ultra drops to 71 FPS. These numbers indicate a system that can comfortably handle 1080p gaming, with even the highest preset maintaining a playable frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance degrades predictably. Low settings average 91 FPS, Medium averages 70 FPS with a range of 59 to 80 FPS, High averages 60 FPS, and Ultra averages 47 FPS. The step from Medium to High at 1440p represents a 14% drop in average frame rate, while the step from High to Ultra represents a 22% drop. This suggests that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 50 FPS, Medium averages 38 FPS with a minimum of 33 and a maximum of 44, High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. None of these results achieve the 60 FPS target that most gamers consider ideal. The 4K Medium result of 38 FPS is the only preset that maintains a minimum above 30 FPS, making it the marginal choice for 4K gaming.

The data reveals that the gap between Low and Medium settings is relatively small at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 32 FPS (139 to 107), at 1440p it is 21 FPS (91 to 70), and at 4K it is 12 FPS (50 to 38). This suggests that the Medium preset offers a meaningful visual improvement without a proportional performance cost. The jump from Medium to High is more punishing, with drops of 16 FPS at 1080p, 10 FPS at 1440p, and 5 FPS at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate behavior across resolutions reveals a clear GPU-bound pattern. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at High settings drops from 91 to 60, a reduction of 34%. From 1440p to 4K, the High preset drops from 60 to 33 FPS, another 45% reduction. This scaling is consistent with a system where the GPU's pixel throughput is the primary constraint.

The scaling factors are even more telling when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system averages 139 FPS. At 1440p Low, this drops to 91 FPS (a 35% reduction), and at 4K Low, it falls to 50 FPS (a 45% reduction from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across different presets indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor regardless of quality settings.

The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and single-core score of 3655 are strong results that place it well above the threshold needed for this game. The Passmark multithread score of 30459 and single-thread score of 4412 confirm that the CPU is not the bottleneck.

The resolution scaling pattern suggests that the RX 5700 XT's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 121.9 GPixel/s pixel rate are the limiting factors. At 4K, the GPU must process four times the pixels of 1080p, and the frame rate drops accordingly. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory does not appear to cause capacity-related issues, as the frame rate scaling remains smooth rather than showing sudden drops.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 107 FPS average with a minimum of 91 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. The High preset at 91 FPS is also excellent and provides better visual quality. For users with 144 Hz monitors, the Low preset at 139 FPS is the only option that approaches that refresh rate.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 70 FPS average (minimum 59 FPS) is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 60 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS is below the 60 FPS target and may result in noticeable stutter during intense combat sequences.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 50 FPS average is the only option that approaches smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 38 FPS is playable but will feel sluggish in fast-paced action. The High and Ultra presets at 33 and 26 FPS respectively are not recommended for a satisfying experience.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combo across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system has enough headroom to maintain a minimum above 90 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 59 FPS stays just above the 60 FPS target. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 33 FPS is the only preset that stays above the 30 FPS playability threshold.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features a 20 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling patterns. The processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and single-core score of 3655 indicate strong performance that would not bottleneck most gaming scenarios. The Passmark single-thread score of 4412 is particularly relevant for game performance, as many game engines rely heavily on single-threaded performance.

The CPU's percentile rank of 85 against all CPUs places it in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2% delta), both of which are capable gaming processors. The Intel Core i9-12900T (37112, -0.5% delta) also falls within this performance envelope.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. The frame rates at 1080p Low (139 FPS) and Medium (107 FPS) are high enough that any CPU-related bottleneck would manifest as inconsistent frame times or reduced minimum frame rates. The measured minimum FPS of 91 at 1080p Medium and 59 at 1440p Medium indicate stable frame delivery, which suggests the CPU is providing frames fast enough for the GPU to process.

The Core Ultra 5 225's 10 cores and 10 threads are sufficient for The Technomancer's requirements. The game's release date of 2016-06-27 means it was designed for hardware from that era, and the CPU's modern architecture with high single-thread performance is more than adequate. The processor's integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU is not relevant for this discrete GPU configuration but does provide a fallback for basic display output.