The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a wide range of performance in The Technomancer, scaling predictably from a comfortable 1080p experience to a more constrained 4K showing. Benchmark data indicates that the system is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS threshold at most settings, with the most demanding configurations at high resolutions proving to be the only exception. The measured frame rates reveal a clear hierarchy of performance across resolutions, offering a precise picture of what this hardware pairing can achieve in this 2016 Action RPG.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which produces an average of 86.3 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the data shows it is fully playable, leaving significant headroom above the playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, delivering an average of 73.1 FPS. While this is a step down from Ultra, it still provides a substantial performance buffer. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 56.5 FPS, which places it just below the 60 FPS target, making High the optimal choice for maintaining smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 60.2 FPS. This is a marginal pass, as the frame rate sits almost exactly at the playability threshold. The Medium preset drops to 44.8 FPS, and High falls further to 39.5 FPS, making Low the sole viable option for 4K gaming with this hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have a set of near-identical performance rivals based on average benchmark scores, indicating that users with these alternatives would experience very similar frame rates.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, with a negligible performance delta of 0%. Following closely are the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, both showing a delta of -0.3%, meaning they are marginally slower. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is slightly faster, with a delta of 0.6%. In practice, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical results in The Technomancer, as the performance differences are within a fraction of a percent.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is matched by the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which shows a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Radeon 780M is slightly slower at 0.3%, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and AMD Radeon Pro 460 are further behind at 0.5% and 0.7% respectively. These deltas are all minimal, suggesting that swapping the RTX 4060 for any of these cards would yield a nearly indistinguishable gaming experience. The data implies that the combination’s overall performance is tightly clustered with these alternatives, so users should expect similar behavior from any of these pairings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture of performance across all tested configurations. The data shows a consistent pattern of decreasing frame rates as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 171 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows at 131.1 FPS, and High delivers 113.9 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still maintains a robust 86.3 FPS, demonstrating that the CPU and GPU combination has ample power for 1080p gaming at any setting.

The 2560x1440 results show a predictable step down. The Low preset records 112.3 FPS, which is still a very high frame rate. Medium produces 87.4 FPS, and High achieves 73.1 FPS, both comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 56.5 FPS, which is the only sub-60 result at this resolution, indicating that the graphical load at this setting is the primary limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. The Low preset is the only configuration that reaches the playable threshold, with an average of 60.2 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 44.8 FPS, a significant drop that highlights the strain of 4K rendering. High further decreases to 39.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 32.4 FPS. These numbers show that while the system can handle 4K at its lowest settings, the higher presets are not viable for smooth gameplay.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run The Technomancer successfully, but the experience varies significantly by resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, the combination is fully capable of running the game at Ultra settings with an average of 86.3 FPS, far exceeding the 60 FPS requirement. All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are listed as playable, confirming that 1080p is not a challenge for this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the system remains strong, with High being the best playable setting at 73.1 FPS. The Low and Medium presets also clear the threshold, but Ultra falls short at 56.5 FPS, making it the sole non-playable option at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. Only the Low preset achieves playable status, with an average of 60.2 FPS. The other presets — Medium, High, and Ultra — all fall below 60 FPS, meaning that 4K gaming is limited to the lowest quality settings. In summary, the PC is a capable 1080p and 1440p machine for this game, but 4K requires significant compromises in visual fidelity.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K with high settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 39.5 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves a playable 60.2 FPS.

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

A: The best playable preset at 2560x1440 is High, which delivers an average of 73.1 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 56.5 FPS, making it unsuitable for maintaining 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a performance delta of 0% compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, indicating they are effectively equal in performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and 7840HS are -0.3% slower, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is 0.6% faster.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 significantly faster than its nearest GPU rivals?

A: No. The RTX 4060 is only -0.2% faster than the AMD Radeon HD 7790, and the AMD Radeon 780M is just 0.3% slower. These differences are minimal, meaning all these GPUs would perform nearly identically.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 131.1 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates a very smooth experience.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: No. All presets at 1920x1080 — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — maintain average frame rates above 60 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 86.3 FPS. The system holds 60 FPS at this resolution across all tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the full database of tested hardware combinations for The Technomancer, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds a rank of 1933 out of 3696 total combos. This places it squarely in the middle of the performance distribution, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it is also far from the bottom. The rank suggests that a substantial portion of tested systems perform better, but a nearly equal portion perform worse. Given the measured frame rates, this mid-pack ranking aligns with the system’s ability to handle 1080p and 1440p well while struggling at 4K, a profile that is typical of many mid-range combinations in the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in The Technomancer, with their relative importance shifting depending on the resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system shows very high frame rates across all presets, from 171 FPS at Low to 86.3 FPS at Ultra. The relatively small performance drop from Low to Ultra — a reduction of about 50% — suggests that the GPU is handling the increased graphical load effectively, while the CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides sufficient headroom. The fact that even Ultra maintains a high frame rate indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the impact of the GPU becomes more apparent. The frame rate drops from 112.3 FPS at Low to 56.5 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of roughly half. This scaling shows that the GPU is now the primary driver of performance, as the higher pixel count places more strain on the graphics card. The CPU’s role remains stable, but the GPU’s limitations begin to surface at the Ultra preset, which falls below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The frame rates range from 60.2 FPS at Low to 32.4 FPS at Ultra, demonstrating a steep performance curve that is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads. The CPU’s influence is minimal at this resolution, as even the lowest settings barely achieve playable frame rates. The data suggests that users with this CPU but a more powerful GPU would see substantial improvements at 4K, while the RTX 4060 is the limiting component in this scenario. Conversely, the CPU’s performance is more than adequate for the game’s demands, as evidenced by the strong results at 1080p.