The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, is not a demanding title by modern standards. This makes the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 an exceptionally powerful pairing that obliterates the game's requirements. The measured data confirms that this system provides a massively over-specced experience, delivering high frame rates even at maximum settings. The benchmark results show a clear picture of a system that will not struggle with this game at any resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The performance data for this combination is substantial, showing high average frame rates across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system is essentially frame-rate-bound by the game engine rather than the hardware. With Low settings, the average FPS hits a staggering 276. Moving up to Medium settings, the average remains extremely high at 229 FPS, with a minimum of 194 FPS and a maximum of 263 FPS. High settings still produce an average of 195 FPS, while the demanding Ultra preset averages 152 FPS. These numbers are far beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that the CPU and GPU are barely being utilized.

At 2560x1440, performance scales as expected but remains exceptionally high. The Low preset achieves an average of 195 FPS, while Medium settings deliver 149 FPS on average, with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 172 FPS. The High preset produces 128 FPS on average, and the Ultra preset still manages to maintain an average of 100 FPS. The frame rates at this resolution show that the RTX 4080 has ample headroom, and the Ryzen 5 7500F provides more than enough processing power to keep up.

The 3840x2160 results are where the RTX 4080's capabilities are more thoroughly tested, though the system still performs admirably. At Low settings, the average FPS is 107. The Medium preset averages 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS. High settings produce an average of 70 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only setting that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 55 FPS. This shows that even at 4K, the system can handle all but the most extreme settings with smooth, playable performance. The data indicates a clear and predictable performance curve across all resolutions and presets.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the High, Medium, and Low presets all achieve average frame rates above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset averages 70 FPS, Medium averages 82 FPS, and Low averages 107 FPS. Only the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, with an average of 55 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice for 2560x1440. The benchmark results show an average of 100 FPS at Ultra settings, which is the highest quality preset that remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. All other presets at this resolution also exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the system achieves an average of 152 FPS. This is a very high frame rate, indicating that the game is not a challenge for this hardware at this resolution, even with the highest graphical settings enabled.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The benchmark data does not suggest a significant bottleneck. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high, which could indicate a CPU limit, but the performance is so far above the playable threshold that it is not a practical concern. The CPU's benchmark scores show it performs close to rivals like the Intel Core i7-11850H and AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, with a deltaPct of 0.1% and -0.2% respectively.

Q: What is the maximum FPS this system can achieve in The Technomancer?

A: The highest average FPS recorded in the data is at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which averages 276 FPS. This is likely limited by the game's engine frame rate cap or the CPU's single-thread performance rather than the RTX 4080's capabilities.

Q: Does the RTX 4080's performance in this game align with its overall benchmark ranking?

A: The RTX 4080 holds an 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs and has an average benchmark score of 54247. Its performance in The Technomancer is consistent with its high-end positioning, delivering high frame rates at all resolutions. It performs within 0.1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER, according to the nearestRivals data.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data for The Technomancer reveals a system where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between the Low preset (276 FPS) and the Ultra preset (152 FPS) is a 124 FPS drop, indicating that the graphics card is doing more work as settings increase. However, the sheer magnitude of these numbers, all far above 60 FPS, suggests that the game is not heavily taxing either component. The Ryzen 5 7500F, with its high single-thread performance, is more than capable of feeding the RTX 4080 at this resolution.

Scaling to 2560x1440, the frame rate drop from Low (195 FPS) to Ultra (100 FPS) shows a 95 FPS difference, again highlighting the GPU's role in rendering at higher settings. The CPU's influence is less pronounced here, as the resolution increase puts more strain on the graphics card. The Ryzen 5 7500F's performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates, as evidenced by the 100 FPS average on the Ultra preset. The GPU is the clear limiting factor for maximum quality, but its performance is so high that even the most demanding preset is easily playable.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more dominant. The performance scaling from Low (107 FPS) to Ultra (55 FPS) shows a significant 52 FPS drop, demonstrating the increased workload on the RTX 4080. The CPU's role is diminished at this resolution, as the game's processing demands are more evenly balanced with the graphics load. The data shows that the RTX 4080 is the component that determines whether the Ultra preset can be used, as it is the only setting that fails to maintain 60 FPS. The CPU, however, still provides enough headroom to ensure the GPU is not held back, as the average frame rates on lower presets are very high.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can absolutely run The Technomancer, and it does so with remarkable ease. The benchmark data and the verdictByResolution field confirm that the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at all tested resolutions with most settings. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with the High preset being the best option, achieving an average of 70 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging 55 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering a strong average of 100 FPS. This means users can enjoy the game at maximum quality settings on a 1440p monitor without any performance concerns. At 1920x1080, the system is overkill, with all presets, including Ultra, being playable. The Ultra preset averages 152 FPS, providing an incredibly smooth experience. The system is unequivocally capable of running this game at high frame rates and high settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 holds a combo rank of 280 out of 3696 tested combos. This places it in the top 7.6% of all tested systems. This high ranking is expected, given the strength of both components. The CPU's average benchmark score is 24964, which is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, with a deltaPct of 0.1%. The GPU's average benchmark score is 54247, which is also very close to the RTX 4080 SUPER, with a deltaPct of 0.1%. The combination of a top-tier CPU and a high-end GPU results in a system that ranks very highly among all tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings are determined by the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data provides a clear answer for each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding playable setting, with an average FPS of 70. The Medium preset also performs well at 82 FPS, but High offers better visual quality while still staying above the threshold. The Ultra preset is not recommended as it averages 55 FPS, which is below the playable mark.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 100 FPS. This allows for the highest possible visual fidelity at this resolution while maintaining a very comfortable frame rate. All lower presets are also playable, but they do not offer the same level of graphical detail.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the best option, with an average of 152 FPS. This provides a significant performance buffer and ensures a very smooth gaming experience. The system's performance at this resolution is so high that the choice of preset is purely a matter of visual preference, as even the most demanding setting is easily playable.