The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a wide range of performance in The Technomancer, scaling from a solid 1080p experience to a borderline 4K one. Measured data shows this pairing is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions, but demands careful settings management at 4K to maintain smoothness. The following sections break down the exact measured performance, contextualize it against similar hardware, and provide clear guidance on how to best run this Action RPG.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data for this pairing covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with average FPS figures recorded for each. No minimum or maximum FPS values are available in the dataset, so the analysis relies on average performance.

At 1920x1080, the combo exhibits exceptional headroom. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 223.3. Moving to Medium drops the average to 170.2, while High still maintains a strong 148.7 average. The most demanding Ultra preset yields an average of 115.6 FPS. All four presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin, with even the heaviest setting providing nearly double the playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, performance remains robust but begins to show the expected scaling curve. The Low preset averages 145.8 FPS, which drops to 114.7 on Medium. The High preset holds at 95.6 FPS, while Ultra still delivers a comfortable 73.1 average. Every setting at this resolution stays well above the 60 FPS target, indicating that the pairing has substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors even on the most demanding preset.

The 3840x2160 results present a more nuanced picture. Low settings average 80.2 FPS, which is playable but notably lower than lower resolutions. Medium drops to 61.8 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset falls to 55 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Ultra averages 44 FPS, representing a significant performance cost over Medium. At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra is substantial: about 36.2 FPS, or roughly 45% lower performance when maxing out settings. This indicates that 4K gaming requires deliberate settings choices, as the GPU becomes the primary constraint at this resolution.

The scaling between resolutions shows a consistent pattern. From 1080p to 1440p, the drop in average FPS ranges from roughly 34% to 37% depending on the preset. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is steeper, ranging from 42% to 45%. This non-linear scaling is typical for GPU-bound scenarios at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F provide context for CPU-side performance. The Intel Core i7-11850H has an average benchmark score of 24935, which is 0.1% higher than the 7500F's 24964 average. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005, a -0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-13620H comes in at 24911, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core 5 210H scores 24872, 0.4% higher. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer when paired with the same GPU. The 7500F sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is stronger than roughly three-quarters of the tested processor pool.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3080's nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The NVIDIA P106-100 averages 23249, which is -0.3% relative to the 3080's 23172 average. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also -0.3%. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M averages 23273, a -0.4% difference. The AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276, -0.4% lower. These sub-one-percent differences mean that swapping the RTX 3080 for any of these GPUs would yield virtually indistinguishable frame rates in The Technomancer. The GPU sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs, which is respectable but lower than the CPU's percentile ranking.

When combined, the CPU and GPU are well-matched in terms of percentile standing, but the measured FPS data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance allows the GPU to stretch its legs, but at 4K, the GPU's workload dominates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1023rd out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the top 27.7% of all tested configurations. The rank reflects the overall average performance across all measured settings and resolutions.

This ranking indicates that while this is not a top-tier configuration, it is well above the median performer. The 1080p and 1440p results are strong enough to push the combo into the upper quartile, while the 4K results hold it back from a higher placement. The rank of 1023 out of 3696 suggests there are roughly 2673 combos that perform worse, but also 1022 combos that perform better in this specific game.

The percentile positions of the individual components (CPU at 77th, GPU at 68th) are broadly consistent with the combo's overall ranking. The GPU's lower percentile relative to the CPU is reflected in the 4K results, where the GPU's capabilities are more heavily taxed.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data and the 60 FPS playable threshold, this system can run The Technomancer at all three tested resolutions, but with important caveats at 4K.

At 1920x1080, every settings preset — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clears the 60 FPS threshold. The lowest average is 115.6 FPS on Ultra, which is nearly double the playable threshold. This resolution is fully playable with maximum settings.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable. The Ultra preset averages 73.1 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Even the most demanding setting is fully playable at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium presets are playable. Low averages 80.2 FPS, while Medium averages 61.8 FPS, just barely crossing the threshold. The High preset at 55 FPS and Ultra at 44 FPS both fall short of the 60 FPS target. For 4K gaming, users must select Medium or lower settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

The best playable setting at 4K is Medium, with an average of 61.8 FPS. At 1440p, the best playable setting is Ultra at 73.1 FPS. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 115.6 FPS, making it the best choice.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 44, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is Medium, averaging 61.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 73.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K on High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 148.7 at 1920x1080 to 55 at 3840x2160. This represents a reduction of approximately 63% in average frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the CPU has more headroom at 1080p, as the combo ranks at the 77th percentile for CPUs and 68th for GPUs. The high frame rates at 1080p suggest the GPU is being fully utilized while the CPU keeps up without issue.

Q: Which settings should I use for a steady 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Medium settings at 3840x2160 average 61.8 FPS, which is the highest preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings average 80.2 FPS if you want more headroom.

Q: How does this combo compare to other CPUs in the same performance class?

A: The nearest CPU rivals — including the Intel Core i7-11850H, AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, Intel Core i7-13620H, and Intel Core 5 210H — all have average scores within 0.4% of the Ryzen 5 7500F. Any of these would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 115.6 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate nearly double the playable threshold. Lower presets are unnecessary at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also delivers the best balance, averaging 73.1 FPS. This is the most demanding setting and remains comfortably above 60 FPS. Users seeking higher refresh rates could drop to High at 95.6 FPS, but Ultra is fully playable.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the most demanding option that clears 60 FPS, averaging 61.8 FPS. This is a tight margin, so users with variable refresh rate monitors may want to consider Low at 80.2 FPS for additional stability. High and Ultra are not recommended at this resolution due to sub-60 FPS averages.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals distinct scaling patterns that indicate which component matters more at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, ranging from 115.6 FPS on Ultra to 223.3 FPS on Low. This suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU must supply frames fast enough to keep up with the GPU's output. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 77th percentile ranking, is sufficient to feed the RTX 3080 at these frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance scaling is more pronounced. The gap between Low (145.8 FPS) and Ultra (73.1 FPS) is 72.7 FPS, indicating that GPU load is increasing significantly. The CPU still has headroom, as even the most demanding preset stays well above 60 FPS. The GPU's role becomes more prominent here, but the CPU is not yet a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The drop from Medium (61.8 FPS) to High (55 FPS) represents a 10.9% performance hit, while the drop from High to Ultra (44 FPS) is another 20%. This steep scaling at the highest resolution indicates the GPU's raw throughput is the deciding factor. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K because the GPU is unable to render frames fast enough to expose any CPU limitation.

The scaling between presets at each resolution reinforces this analysis. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 107.7 FPS. At 1440p, the difference is 72.7 FPS. At 4K, the difference narrows to 36.2 FPS. This compression of the performance range at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU-bound behavior, as the GPU's workload grows faster than the CPU's. For users targeting 4K, the GPU choice is critical; for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the current pairing provides balanced performance with the GPU as the primary limiter.