The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a robust experience in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. Based on measured data, this combination handles the game with substantial headroom across most settings, though the most demanding preset at 4K pushes the system to its limits. Benchmark results show a clear hierarchy of performance scaling from 1080p through 4K, with the CPU and GPU taking on different roles depending on resolution and preset. The data indicates that this combo ranks in the 206th position out of 3696 tested combinations, placing it in the top percentile of systems evaluated for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the results are exceptionally high across all settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 247.7 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 227.5 FPS, while High settings yield 209.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding at this resolution, still maintains an average of 162.5 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the system is never remotely constrained, with even the heaviest preset delivering more than 2.5 times the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the expected scaling from the lower resolution. The Low preset averages 202.5 FPS, which is a drop of approximately 18 percent compared to 1080p Low. Medium settings produce 159.7 FPS, a decrease of roughly 30 percent from the 1080p Medium result. High settings average 135.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 107.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is substantial, with Ultra delivering only about 53 percent of the Low preset’s frame rate. Nevertheless, every preset at 1440p stays well above 60 FPS, with the worst-case Ultra setting still providing 107.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes more dramatically. The Low preset averages 111.6 FPS, which is still playable and even smooth. Medium settings produce 87.6 FPS, maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings drop to 72 FPS, which remains playable but leaves less headroom. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 55.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset where the system fails to reach the target frame rate. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep: Ultra at 4K delivers only about 52 percent of the Ultra frame rate at 1440p, while High at 4K is roughly 53 percent of the 1440p High result.

It is worth remembering the dataset does not include min or max FPS values for any of the tested configurations. The analysis therefore relies entirely on average FPS figures, which represent the overall frame rendering capability but do not capture frame time spikes or stutter events. The average data suggests a smooth experience at all settings except 4K Ultra, but variance could exist in actual gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The relative roles of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 shift significantly across resolutions and presets. The Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz and 64 MB of L3 cache. Its benchmark scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 26017 and a single-core result of 1614, placing it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The RTX 5080 features 10752 shading units, 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. Its Passmark G3D score is 36565, with a percentile ranking of 87 among all GPUs.

At 1920x1080, the data indicates that the CPU becomes a more significant factor. The frame rates are so high—247.7 FPS at Low, 227.5 FPS at Medium, 209.2 FPS at High—that the GPU is likely not the sole bottleneck. The scaling between Low and Ultra at 1080p shows a reduction of about 34 percent (from 247.7 to 162.5 FPS), which reflects the increased GPU load from higher settings, but the absolute numbers suggest that CPU throughput plays a role in limiting maximum frame rates. The Ryzen 9 5950X’s single-thread score of 1614 in Cinebench R23 and its 3DMark single-thread score of 944 indicate strong but not unlimited per-core performance, which can cap frame generation in lighter scenes.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more influence. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets—roughly 18 to 30 percent—which aligns with the increased pixel count and shading workload. However, the Ultra preset at 1440p still achieves 107.1 FPS, suggesting that the RTX 5080 has ample compute headroom. The CPU remains capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution, as evidenced by the relatively modest performance gap between High and Ultra (135.4 vs. 107.1 FPS, a 21 percent reduction). This indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate differences between presets, while the CPU still provides sufficient throughput.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear dominant factor. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep across all settings: Low drops from 202.5 to 111.6 FPS (a 45 percent reduction), Medium from 159.7 to 87.6 FPS (45 percent), High from 135.4 to 72 FPS (47 percent), and Ultra from 107.1 to 55.3 FPS (48 percent). This near-uniform percentage reduction across presets is a hallmark of GPU-bound rendering, where the pixel throughput and memory bandwidth of the RTX 5080—960.0 GB/s—become the limiting resource. The CPU’s role at 4K is diminished; even the least demanding preset at 4K (Low at 111.6 FPS) is far below the 1080p Low result, indicating that the GPU is saturated before the CPU can become a bottleneck.

The preset scaling at each resolution further clarifies these roles. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 85.2 FPS (247.7 vs. 162.5), a large absolute gap that shows how much GPU load increases with settings. At 1440p, the same comparison yields a 95.4 FPS gap (202.5 vs. 107.1), and at 4K, the gap is 56.3 FPS (111.6 vs. 55.3). The fact that the 4K gap is smaller in absolute terms but similar in percentage terms underscores that the GPU is operating near its limits at that resolution, compressing the headroom between presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

Determining the best settings for each resolution requires identifying the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the data shows that High settings achieve an average of 72 FPS, which clears the threshold with a 12 FPS margin. Medium settings produce 87.6 FPS, and Low settings reach 111.6 FPS, both also playable. Ultra settings, however, drop to 55.3 FPS, which is below the threshold. The best settings at 4K are therefore High, delivering 72 FPS. This represents the highest quality preset that maintains playability, though it leaves limited headroom for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, all four presets remain playable. Low averages 202.5 FPS, Medium 159.7 FPS, High 135.4 FPS, and Ultra 107.1 FPS. The best settings at this resolution are Ultra, with an average of 107.1 FPS. This is a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold, providing both high visual quality and smooth performance. The data indicates that even the most demanding preset at 1440p offers nearly double the playable frame rate, making this resolution the sweet spot for the combination.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across the board. Low averages 247.7 FPS, Medium 227.5 FPS, High 209.2 FPS, and Ultra 162.5 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, with an average of 162.5 FPS. This is more than 2.7 times the playable threshold, indicating that the system is heavily underutilized at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 1080p still leaves enormous headroom, suggesting that the user could enable additional enhancements or target higher refresh rates without concern.

The verdict data confirms these selections. For 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High as the best at 72 FPS. For 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra as the best at 107.1 FPS. For 1920x1080, all four settings are playable, with Ultra as the best at 162.5 FPS. These results show a clear progression: at 4K, the system must compromise on quality to stay playable; at 1440p and 1080p, it can run the highest preset with significant headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination holds a rank of 206 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the top 5.6 percent of all systems evaluated, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of configurations tested for this game. The rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU, with the Ryzen 9 5950X delivering a strong baseline and the RTX 5080 providing the graphical horsepower.

To contextualize the CPU’s contribution, the Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 51947 and sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, which scores 52073 with a delta of -0.2 percent, and the AMD EPYC 8124P at 52121 with a delta of -0.3 percent. The Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51730 with a delta of 0.4 percent, while the Intel Core i7-14700 scores 52301 with a delta of -0.7 percent. These deltas are all within roughly one percent, indicating that the Ryzen 9 5950X performs on par with these modern processors in synthetic benchmarks, despite being from an earlier generation.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083 and sits in the 87th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S, which scores 55757 with a delta of 0.6 percent, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 with a delta of 0.7 percent. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 with a delta of 2.3 percent, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367 with a delta of -2.2 percent. The RTX 5080 is slightly ahead of the first two rivals but trails the RX 9070 GRE by 2.2 percent, showing that it competes closely with a range of GPUs at its performance tier.

In the context of The Technomancer, the combo rank of 206 out of 3696 suggests that this system is well above average for this title. The measured FPS data aligns with this ranking: the system achieves playable frame rates at 4K High and excels at lower resolutions. The rank is likely driven by the combination of the RTX 5080’s strong rasterization performance and the Ryzen 9 5950X’s high multi-threaded capability, which helps maintain frame rates in CPU-influenced scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 55.3, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The system requires High settings or lower at 4K to maintain playability.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 107.1 FPS, which is the highest quality preset that remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at 1440p are playable, with Low at 202.5 FPS, Medium at 159.7 FPS, and High at 135.4 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: The scaling varies by preset. At Ultra settings, 1080p averages 162.5 FPS, while 4K averages 55.3 FPS, a reduction of approximately 66 percent. At Low settings, 1080p averages 247.7 FPS versus 111.6 FPS at 4K, a reduction of about 55 percent. The percentage drop is consistent across presets, indicating GPU-bound scaling.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role due to the very high frame rates. The Ryzen 9 5950X has a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1614 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 944, which can limit maximum FPS in lighter scenes. The GPU still matters, as evidenced by the drop from 247.7 FPS at Low to 162.5 FPS at Ultra, but the CPU is not entirely idle.

Q: What is the combo’s rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 206 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the top 5.6 percent of all systems evaluated for this game.

Q: Does the RTX 5080 outperform its nearest GPU rivals?

A: In average benchmark scores, the RTX 5080 scores 56083, which is 0.6 percent ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S and 0.7 percent ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB. It trails the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which scores 57367, by 2.2 percent. These deltas are small, indicating close performance among these GPUs.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run The Technomancer: yes, with caveats at the highest resolution. At 1920x1080, the system runs every preset far above the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 162.5 FPS and Low reaching 247.7 FPS. This makes 1080p gaming effortless, with enough headroom for high refresh rate displays or additional graphical enhancements. At 2560x1440, the system again runs all presets playable, with Ultra averaging 107.1 FPS. This is the recommended resolution for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it delivers high quality without approaching the playability limit.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable but requires a settings compromise. High settings average 72 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with a modest margin. Medium settings provide 87.6 FPS for those who prefer more headroom, and Low settings reach 111.6 FPS for maximum smoothness. Ultra settings, however, are not playable, with an average of 55.3 FPS that falls short of the threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 4K is playable at High, Low, and Medium, with High as the best setting; 1440p and 1080p are playable at all settings, with Ultra as the best at each.

For users targeting 4K, the data suggests that High settings are the practical ceiling, providing 72 FPS. Those who prioritize frame rate over visuals can drop to Medium or Low for additional stability. For users at 1440p or 1080p, the system is effectively overqualified, delivering high frame rates even at the most demanding preset. The combo rank of 206 out of 3696 reinforces that this is a well-above-average configuration for The Technomancer, with the RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 5950X working together to deliver strong performance across the board. The only scenario where the system falls short is 4K Ultra, which remains out of reach by a margin of 4.7 FPS.