The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a wide range of performance in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The measured data shows this pairing is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires lower settings to stay fluid. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results, focusing on what settings each resolution supports at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Medium. The measured average at this setting is 64 FPS. High settings at 4K drop to 54.6 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings at 4K achieve a higher 77 FPS, but Medium is the optimal choice because it offers a superior visual experience while still clearing the playable mark. Ultra at 4K is not viable, averaging only 40.6 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves dramatically. All four tested presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—stay at or above 60 FPS. The best setting is Ultra, which delivers an average of 73 FPS. This is a significant step up from 4K, where Ultra was unplayable. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot for this combination, providing the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. High settings at 1440p average 92.7 FPS, and Medium reaches 111.5 FPS, but Ultra remains the recommended choice since it meets the performance requirement.

At 1920x1080, every preset runs far above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings achieve an average of 114.6 FPS, making it the best setting at this resolution. High averages 147.2 FPS, Medium hits 171.4 FPS, and Low reaches 220.8 FPS. Since even the most demanding preset clears 60 FPS with a large margin, there is no reason to lower settings at 1080p unless aiming for very high refresh rate displays. The Ultra preset is the clear pick for maximum image quality.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only with reduced settings. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, Low settings average 77 FPS and Medium settings average 64 FPS, both above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings fall to 54.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 40.6 FPS, so those presets are not recommended for 4K.

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is the highest preset tested at 1440p, and it averages 73 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. All other presets at this resolution—Low, Medium, and High—also exceed 60 FPS, with averages of 147.7, 111.5, and 92.7 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p with the most demanding settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 114.6 FPS. This is nearly double the 60 FPS playable threshold. The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 handles 1080p Ultra without any concerns.

Q: Which resolution shows the biggest performance drop when moving from Medium to Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160, the drop from Medium (64 FPS) to Ultra (40.6 FPS) is 23.4 FPS, which is a 36.6% reduction. At 2560x1440, the drop from Medium (111.5 FPS) to Ultra (73 FPS) is 38.5 FPS, a 34.5% reduction. At 1920x1080, the drop from Medium (171.4 FPS) to Ultra (114.6 FPS) is 56.8 FPS, a 33.1% reduction. The largest absolute drop is at 1080p, but the proportional impact is similar across resolutions.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 the limiting factor at 4K in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K. The average frame rate falls from 77 FPS on Low to 40.6 FPS on Ultra, indicating that rendering resolution and settings heavily influence performance. The CPU, a 6-core Ryzen 5 5500, has a strong benchmark score, but the frame rate scaling at 4K aligns with GPU workload.

Q: Does the game run smoothly at 1440p with High settings?

A: Yes. High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 92.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This gives a comfortable margin for gameplay, and even Ultra at 73 FPS remains smooth.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets. At 3840x2160, the frame rates are as follows: Low averages 77 FPS, Medium averages 64 FPS, High averages 54.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 40.6 FPS. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded in the data, so only averages are available. The progression shows a steady decline as settings increase, with a particularly steep drop from Medium to High (a 9.4 FPS decrease) and from High to Ultra (a 14 FPS decrease). At 4K, the gap between Low and Medium is 13 FPS, while the gap between Medium and Ultra is 23.4 FPS. This indicates that Ultra at 4K is significantly more demanding than Medium.

At 2560x1440, the averages are substantially higher. Low settings reach 147.7 FPS, Medium hits 111.5 FPS, High averages 92.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 73 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 36.2 FPS, which is larger than the same gap at 4K. The step from Medium to High costs 18.8 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 19.7 FPS. Despite these drops, even the lowest result at 1440p—Ultra at 73 FPS—remains above the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution offers a broad range of playable settings, making it flexible for users who prioritize visual quality.

At 1920x1080, the performance is the highest of all tested resolutions. Low settings average 220.8 FPS, Medium averages 171.4 FPS, High averages 147.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 114.6 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 49.4 FPS, from Medium to High is 24.2 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 32.6 FPS. Even the Ultra preset at 1080p is more than 54 FPS above the playable threshold. This suggests the combination is overkill for standard 60 Hz displays at 1080p, but it is well-suited for high refresh rate monitors. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings shows a consistent reduction: for example, Ultra drops from 114.6 FPS at 1080p to 73 FPS at 1440p, a 36.3% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K, Ultra drops from 73 FPS to 40.6 FPS, a 44.4% decrease. These numbers illustrate how resolution scaling affects the workload.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593. The closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 with an average score of 19617, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, a 0.4% difference. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, which is 0.5% lower. The Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, a 0.7% difference. These deltas are all within 1% of the Ryzen 5 5500, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in The Technomancer. In practical terms, swapping the Ryzen 5 5500 for any of these rivals would result in frame rate differences that are likely imperceptible, as the CPU is not the bottleneck in most scenarios.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA P106-100 with a score of 23249, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273, a 0.4% difference. The AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276, a 0.4% difference. All of these GPUs fall within a 0.4% range of the RTX 3080’s average score. This suggests that in synthetic benchmarks, these cards are nearly indistinguishable. However, in a game like The Technomancer, the RTX 3080’s specific architecture and driver optimization would likely produce similar frame rates to these rivals, given the small score deltas. The data indicates that any of these alternatives would behave almost identically to the RTX 3080 in this title.

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 3080 sits at rank 1070 out of 3696 tested combos for this game. This places the pairing in the top 29% of all configurations. The percentile rankings for the individual components are also relevant: the CPU is in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 68th percentile among all GPUs. This means the combo is above average but not at the absolute top tier. Rivals with similar CPU scores, such as the Intel Core i5-12500, would pair with the RTX 3080 to produce nearly the same results, as the CPU performance delta is minimal. Similarly, GPUs like the Radeon RX 6600M, which score within 0.4% of the RTX 3080, would also yield comparable frame rates when paired with this CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this specific pairing in The Technomancer is 1070 out of 3696 tested combinations. This means it outperforms approximately 71% of all tested configurations. The rank is based on measured performance data, which includes the frame rates at various resolutions and settings. Given that the RTX 3080 is a high-end GPU from the GeForce 30-series and the Ryzen 5 5500 is a mid-range 6-core processor, the overall ranking reflects a strong but not elite position. The CPU’s percentile of 73 and the GPU’s percentile of 68 suggest that neither component is a top-tier outlier, but their combination works well for this game.

The ranking also implies that many other CPUs and GPUs would achieve similar or better results. For instance, a combo featuring an Intel Core i5-12500, which is 0.4% faster in CPU benchmarks, would likely rank slightly higher. Conversely, a combo with an AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which is 0.4% slower in GPU benchmarks, might rank slightly lower. The 1070th position indicates that this is a solid mid-to-high tier setup for The Technomancer, capable of running the game smoothly at most resolutions with appropriate settings. The measured data reinforces this, as the combo clears 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p on all presets, and at 4K on Low and Medium.

The Verdict

Based on the measured FPS data, this PC can run The Technomancer well. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best option at an average of 64 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K do not meet the 60 FPS threshold, so they should be avoided for a smooth experience. At 2560x1440, all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable. The best setting is Ultra, averaging 73 FPS, which provides the highest visual quality while remaining above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 114.6 FPS as the best choice.

The verdict is clear: for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo delivers excellent performance with headroom to spare. At 4K, users must compromise by using Medium settings to stay at 64 FPS or Low settings for 77 FPS. The 60 FPS threshold is met at all resolutions, but only with the appropriate preset selection. For a game released in 2016, this hardware is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate play at lower resolutions, and it remains capable at 4K with adjustments. The data shows no instances where the combo fails to reach 60 FPS at any resolution, provided the settings are chosen correctly.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU in The Technomancer. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all settings—Low at 220.8 FPS, Medium at 171.4 FPS, High at 147.2 FPS, and Ultra at 114.6 FPS. The large gaps between settings indicate that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, as increasing graphical load reduces frame rates proportionally. However, the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, must be capable of feeding the GPU at these high frame rates. The Ryzen 5 5500’s benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16429, suggest it has sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all settings compared to 1080p. For example, Ultra goes from 114.6 FPS at 1080p to 73 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 36.3%. This scaling is consistent with GPU-bound performance, where the resolution increase places more demand on the graphics card. The CPU’s role remains secondary, as the frame rate is still high enough to indicate that the RTX 3080 is the limiting factor. The deltaPct for the CPU’s nearest rivals is minimal, meaning a different CPU would not change these results significantly.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s dominance becomes even more apparent. The average frame rate at Ultra is 40.6 FPS, which is a 44.4% drop from 1440p Ultra. This steep decline is a classic sign of GPU saturation, as the RTX 3080 struggles to render the higher pixel count. The CPU’s impact at 4K is negligible, as the frame rates are low enough that even a slower processor would likely keep up. The measured data shows that the GPU is the decisive component at 4K, where settings must be lowered to Medium (64 FPS) or Low (77 FPS) to maintain playability. Across all resolutions, the GPU scaling from 1080p to 4K is the dominant factor, while the CPU provides consistent support without becoming a bottleneck. This indicates that for The Technomancer, the RTX 3080 is the component that dictates performance, especially at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 5500 offers ample processing power for the game’s demands.