The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting challenge for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination. This pairing of an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor with a high-end Ampere graphics card delivers a wide spectrum of performance depending on the resolution and quality settings chosen. The benchmark data reveals a system capable of high refresh rate play at 1080p, but one that requires careful settings management at 4K to maintain smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 resolutions. The average FPS at Ultra settings is 117 at 1080p and 72.2 at 1440p. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings yield an average of 41.8 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gameplay?

A: According to the verdict data, the Low preset is the only playable option at 3840x2160, producing an average of 80.9 FPS. The Medium preset averages 59.7 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold, while High and Ultra average 54.8 and 41.8 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 23,794 in Cinebench R23 multicore. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, has an average score of 29,955, showing a -0.3% delta, meaning the 5800XT is effectively on par with these mobile processors in average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 25,086. Its average benchmark score is 23,172, placing it near the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 in overall performance.

Q: Is the 1440p Ultra experience smooth?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 72.2 FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings. This clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with a comfortable margin, making it the highest quality preset that remains fully playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-threaded workloads?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,359 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3,535. Its 3DMark single-thread score is 959, which contributes to its 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results for The Technomancer clearly illustrate a shift in workload balance between the CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 221.9 FPS on Low settings, indicating that the RTX 3080 has ample headroom and the Ryzen 7 5800XT is effectively feeding frames at a very high rate. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a drop from 221.9 to 117 FPS, a reduction of roughly 47%, which suggests the GPU is beginning to take on more work as graphical complexity increases.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance landscape changes noticeably. The Low preset average falls to 147.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 72.2 FPS. This represents a more significant performance penalty per setting tier compared to 1080p, demonstrating that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises. The RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are clearly being utilized more heavily at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The average FPS ranges from 80.9 on Low to just 41.8 on Ultra, a spread that highlights the immense pressure on the graphics card. The CPU's contribution is largely static across these settings, as the 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides consistent frame delivery. The data indicates that at 4K, the RTX 3080 is the sole limiting factor, with the Ryzen 7 5800XT's 3DMark max-thread score of 7,680 proving more than sufficient for the game's demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across all combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates: 221.9 FPS on Low, 173.5 on Medium, 148.5 on High, and 117 on Ultra. These figures indicate that the combination is well-suited for high refresh rate monitors at this resolution, with even the most demanding preset maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows more variation. The Low preset averages 147.4 FPS, Medium drops to 113.2, High reaches 94.4, and Ultra settles at 72.2. The transition from High to Ultra at this resolution costs 22.2 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of the highest quality settings on the RTX 3080.

The 3840x2160 results reveal the limits of this hardware configuration. Low settings produce an average of 80.9 FPS, which is playable but far from the lower-resolution figures. Medium averages 59.7 FPS, just missing the 60 FPS target. High drops to 54.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41.8 FPS. These numbers suggest that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant compromises in visual fidelity to achieve smooth gameplay. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 39.1 FPS, highlighting the steep performance cost of the highest quality presets at this resolution.

The Verdict

The benchmark data provides a definitive answer: this PC can run The Technomancer, but the experience varies dramatically by resolution. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 117 FPS. The verdict designates Ultra as the best settings for this resolution, making it the ideal choice for players seeking maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the system remains fully playable across all presets. The verdict lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable, with Ultra being the recommended best setting at an average of 72.2 FPS. This gives players the freedom to prioritize visual fidelity or push for higher frame rates, as even the Low preset offers 147.4 FPS for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents a more limited picture. The verdict indicates that only the Low preset is playable, averaging 80.9 FPS. The Medium preset falls short at 59.7 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra are not viable options at 54.8 and 41.8 FPS respectively. Players targeting 4K will need to accept the Low preset as the only playable configuration, or consider lowering the resolution to gain access to higher quality settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT provide context for its performance in this system. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H has an average benchmark score of 29,868, which is essentially identical to the 5800XT's 29,879 average, showing a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29,955, putting them 0.3% ahead of the 5800XT. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29,713, which is 0.6% behind. These CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer, as the game's performance at higher resolutions is GPU-bound.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, the nearest rivals offer similar graphics performance. The NVIDIA P106-100 has an average score of 23,249, just 0.3% ahead of the RTX 3080's 23,172 average. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23,250, also 0.3% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and AMD Radeon R9 M290X score 23,273 and 23,276 respectively, putting them 0.4% ahead. These GPUs would produce comparable FPS figures in The Technomancer, though the RTX 3080's specific architecture and driver optimizations may result in minor differences not captured by average scores.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination ranks 1026th out of 3,696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the system in roughly the 72nd percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the majority of systems tested for this game. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing, where the CPU's 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs combine to produce a strong overall result.

The rank of 1026 suggests that while this combo is capable, there are a significant number of configurations that deliver higher frame rates in The Technomancer. These would likely include pairings with more powerful GPUs, such as those in higher percentiles, or systems with CPUs that offer better single-threaded performance for the game's engine. However, the data shows that this combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, where the RTX 3080's strengths are fully utilized, and remains competitive even at 4K with adjusted settings. The 1,026th rank out of 3,696 is a solid position for a system that offers excellent performance across most common gaming scenarios.