The Technomancer

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT lands at rank 1262 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. That places this configuration in the 55th percentile of all combinations tested, meaning it sits slightly above the median but well short of top-tier performance. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other, yet the overall result is constrained by the GPU's mid-range positioning.

Benchmark data confirms this combo outperforms roughly 55% of all tested configurations while trailing the remaining 45%. The GPU's percentile ranking of 71 against all GPUs is notably stronger than the combo's overall percentile, suggesting the CPU is holding back the graphics card in some scenarios. Conversely, the CPU's 89th percentile ranking against all processors indicates substantial headroom that the RX 6750 XT cannot fully exploit in this title.

The measured FPS data reveals the practical implications of this ranking. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 179 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. However, at 4K Ultra, it drops to 33 FPS, showing the performance ceiling when both resolution and quality are maximized. The combo's rank of 1262 reflects this wide operating range — capable at lower resolutions, but clearly not a top-tier 4K solution.

Compared to other tested combos in the database, this pairing demonstrates that a strong CPU (89th percentile) with a mid-range GPU (71st percentile) produces a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggles at 4K with high-quality settings. The data indicates that users seeking 4K performance would need a more powerful GPU, while those targeting high-refresh 1080p or 1440p gaming will find this combo well-suited.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 brings 14 cores and 14 threads to this pairing, a configuration that favors multi-threaded workloads. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, which is critical for The Technomancer's gameplay mechanics. The CPU's Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process, delivers efficient power consumption with a 65 W TDP.

Benchmark results show the CPU's multi-core capabilities: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14,769 and single-core score of 2,085. These figures position the Ultra 5 235 in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 89% of processors in general computing tasks. Passmark multithread score of 37,816 and single-thread score of 4,516 further confirm its strong all-around performance.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is less demanding than in modern AAA titles, given the game's 2016 release. The 14 cores provide ample headroom for background processes and game logic, while the high boost clock ensures responsive frame pacing. The 24 MB shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which benefits open-world exploration and combat scenarios with numerous NPCs.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (0.1% faster), Intel Core i9-13900HX (0.1% slower), AMD EPYC 4364P (0.2% faster), and AMD EPYC 7303 (0.2% faster). These tight margins show that the Ultra 5 235 performs essentially on par with these alternatives, making the CPU choice unlikely to be the deciding factor in The Technomancer's frame rates.

Given the measured FPS data, the CPU appears sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RX 6750 XT at 1080p, where the system achieves 179 FPS on Low settings. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as frame rates drop to 33-64 FPS depending on settings. This pattern indicates that the CPU maintains consistent performance across resolutions, while the GPU's workload scales with pixel count.

# FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The combo achieves an average of 92 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This suggests the GPU can handle maximum quality at the most common resolution.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 with High settings produces 77 FPS average, offering a good balance between visual quality and performance. At 1080p, frame rates exceed 117 FPS on High, while 4K drops to 42 FPS on High — making 1440p the sweet spot.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K, frame rates range from 33-64 FPS depending on settings, while the CPU maintains 89th percentile performance. The CPU's 14 cores and 5.00 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom that the GPU cannot fully utilize at 4K.

Q: How does the RX 6750 XT compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 26,011 places it 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, 0.6% ahead of the AMD FirePro W7100, 0.7% ahead of the AMD FirePro D700, and 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. These margins are minimal, indicating similar performance levels.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo delivers 90 FPS average, with a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 103 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with some headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Does this combo support ray tracing?

A: The RX 6750 XT features 40 ray accelerators as part of the RDNA 2.0 architecture. However, The Technomancer's benchmark data does not include ray tracing-specific measurements, and the game's 2016 release predates widespread ray tracing implementation.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo's performance across three resolutions and four quality settings. Starting at 1080p, the system achieves its highest frame rates: 179 FPS on Low, 138 FPS on Medium, 117 FPS on High, and 92 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting shows a minimum of 117 FPS and maximum of 158 FPS, indicating stable performance throughout gameplay.

At 1440p, frame rates scale down predictably. Low settings produce 117 FPS, Medium delivers 90 FPS (min 76, max 103), High achieves 77 FPS, and Ultra drops to 60 FPS. The 1440p results show a 35% reduction from 1080p at Low settings (179 to 117 FPS), which is consistent with the pixel count increase of approximately 78%.

At 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings yield 64 FPS, Medium produces 49 FPS (min 42, max 57), High drops to 42 FPS, and Ultra falls to 33 FPS. The 4K Low result of 64 FPS is the only 4K setting that maintains playable frame rates, while Ultra at 33 FPS falls below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent pattern: Low settings maintain 64 FPS at 4K versus 179 FPS at 1080p (64% reduction), Medium achieves 49 FPS versus 138 FPS (64% reduction), High delivers 42 FPS versus 117 FPS (64% reduction), and Ultra produces 33 FPS versus 92 FPS (64% reduction). This uniform scaling indicates the GPU is the limiting factor across all quality settings.

The Medium setting is the only configuration with complete min/max FPS data at all resolutions, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the spread from min to max is 41 FPS (117 to 158), at 1440p Medium it's 27 FPS (76 to 103), and at 4K Medium it's 15 FPS (42 to 57). This tightening spread at higher resolutions suggests more consistent frame pacing when the GPU is under heavier load.

# Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a consistent 64% reduction in frame rates across all quality settings. This uniform scaling factor indicates that the system is GPU-limited rather than CPU-limited, as the CPU's workload does not scale with resolution in the same proportion as the GPU's rendering workload.

At 1080p, the combo achieves frame rates ranging from 92 FPS (Ultra) to 179 FPS (Low). These numbers suggest the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at lower resolutions, where the GPU has capacity to render more frames. The CPU's 14 cores and 5.00 GHz boost clock ensure that game logic and draw call processing do not become bottlenecks at these frame rates.

At 1440p, frame rates range from 60 FPS (Ultra) to 117 FPS (Low). The 1440p results show a 35% reduction from 1080p at Low settings, which roughly matches the pixel count increase from 2.07 million to 3.69 million pixels (78% more pixels). The less-than-proportional FPS drop (35% versus 78% pixel increase) suggests the GPU has some headroom at 1080p that gets utilized at 1440p.

At 4K, the frame rates range from 33 FPS (Ultra) to 64 FPS (Low). The 4K resolution contains 8.29 million pixels, which is 4 times the pixel count of 1080p. The FPS reduction from 1080p to 4K is 64% across all settings, which is less than the 75% reduction that pure pixel count would suggest. This indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and 12 GB GDDR6 memory help mitigate the resolution increase.

The scaling behavior points to the GPU as the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The RX 6750 XT's 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 166.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggle with 4K's demanding pixel throughput. The CPU's performance remains consistent regardless of resolution, as evidenced by the uniform FPS scaling across quality settings.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, Ultra settings at 92 FPS provide an excellent experience that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold with significant headroom. This makes 1080p Ultra the best choice for users prioritizing visual quality without sacrificing performance.

For 1440p, High settings at 77 FPS offer the best balance between visual fidelity and smoothness. Ultra at 60 FPS is also viable for users who prefer maximum quality and can tolerate the lower frame rate. Medium at 90 FPS provides additional headroom for demanding scenes, while Low at 117 FPS is suited for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized.

At 4K, the data shows that Low settings at 64 FPS is the only configuration that maintains playable frame rates above 60 FPS. Medium at 49 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but High at 42 FPS and Ultra at 33 FPS fall below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering or input lag.

The Medium preset demonstrates the most consistent frame pacing across all resolutions, with the smallest min-to-max FPS spread at 4K (15 FPS) compared to 1080p (41 FPS). This consistency suggests that Medium provides the most predictable performance, making it a safe choice for users who prioritize smoothness over maximum visual quality.

For the best overall experience, the data recommends 1080p Ultra (92 FPS) for visual quality, 1440p High (77 FPS) for balanced performance, and 1080p Medium (138 FPS) for users who want high frame rates with decent visuals. The 4K resolution should only be considered with Low settings (64 FPS) for users who absolutely require 4K output and can tolerate reduced graphical fidelity.