The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a thoroughly capable experience in The Technomancer, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions. The data indicates this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p play, while 4K requires a moderate settings adjustment to maintain smooth frame rates. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and how this specific configuration stacks up against other tested hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold is Medium, which achieves an average of 60.7 FPS. The High preset dips to 52 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 42.2 FPS, both falling short of the target. Low settings provide a comfortable margin at 76.8 FPS, but Medium is the optimal balance for visual fidelity and playability at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 74.7 FPS. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, and all four settings—Low at 142.6 FPS, Medium at 110.6 FPS, and High at 92.4 FPS—are playable. The RTX 3080 has sufficient headroom at this resolution to run the game at its highest visual quality without compromising smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the best option, with an average of 117 FPS. This is well above the playable threshold, and even the most demanding setting leaves significant performance in reserve. The lower presets scale to very high frame rates—High at 150.2 FPS, Medium at 169.4 FPS, and Low at 225.6 FPS—making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the performance delta between presets is substantial, with Low producing 225.6 FPS versus Ultra at 117 FPS—a difference of 108.6 FPS. This wide spread suggests the GPU is the primary limiter, as lower settings reduce its workload and allow the Ryzen 9 7900X to push frame rates higher.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling narrows somewhat: Low runs at 142.6 FPS and Ultra at 74.7 FPS, a gap of 67.9 FPS. The GPU is still the dominant factor, but the increased pixel count begins to balance the load. At 3840x2160, the gap tightens further—Low at 76.8 FPS versus Ultra at 42.2 FPS, a 34.6 FPS difference. At this resolution, the GPU is heavily saturated, and the CPU's role diminishes as the RTX 3080 becomes the clear bottleneck across all presets.

The Ryzen 9 7900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, provides ample headroom for this 2016 action RPG. Its single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2617, ensures it is unlikely to constrain frame rates even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is more relevant. The data indicates that the RTX 3080 is the determining factor for playability, especially at 4K where its memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s and 10 GB of GDDR6X memory are put under maximum strain.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160:

• Ultra: Average 42.2 FPS
• High: Average 52 FPS
• Medium: Average 60.7 FPS
• Low: Average 76.8 FPS

2560x1440:

• Ultra: Average 74.7 FPS
• High: Average 92.4 FPS
• Medium: Average 110.6 FPS
• Low: Average 142.6 FPS

1920x1080:

• Ultra: Average 117 FPS
• High: Average 150.2 FPS
• Medium: Average 169.4 FPS
• Low: Average 225.6 FPS

The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent reduction in frame rates across every preset. At 1080p, the average frame rate ranges from 117 FPS at Ultra to 225.6 FPS at Low, indicating exceptional performance. At 1440p, the range is 74.7 FPS to 142.6 FPS, still very strong. At 4K, the range compresses to 42.2 FPS to 76.8 FPS, with only Low and Medium clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The min and max frame data are not available, but the average figures alone demonstrate that this combination is most comfortable at 1440p and below.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1073 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 29% of all configurations tested, which is a solid position given the age of the game and the hardware involved. The ranking reflects that while this is not a top-tier enthusiast build, it significantly outperforms the majority of systems tested.

The CPU's percentile ranking among all processors is 91, indicating it sits in the top tier of CPUs. The GPU's percentile is lower at 68, reflecting that the RTX 3080, while still capable, is outclassed by newer and more powerful graphics cards. The combination benefits from the strong CPU, but the overall in-game rank is tempered by the GPU's position relative to the current market.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are the AMD EPYC 7313P with a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 at -0.3%, the Intel Xeon 634 at 0.6%, and the Intel Core i7-14700F at -0.6%. These processors deliver nearly identical aggregate performance to the Ryzen 9 7900X, meaning any of them would yield similar frame rates in this game. The Intel Core i7-14700F is particularly noteworthy as a consumer desktop alternative that would behave almost identically.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA P106-100 with a delta of -0.3%, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 at -0.3%, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M at -0.4%, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X at -0.4%. These graphics cards produce nearly the same average scores as the RTX 3080, suggesting they would deliver comparable frame rates in The Technomancer, though their specific architectural differences may affect scaling at higher resolutions. Users with these GPUs can expect a similar experience in terms of playable settings and frame rates.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run The Technomancer effectively across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable performance at every preset, with Ultra settings delivering 117 FPS—a strong result. At 2560x1440, all settings are also playable, with Ultra at 74.7 FPS providing a smooth experience. At 3840x2160, the system is playable at Low (76.8 FPS) and Medium (60.7 FPS) settings, but High (52 FPS) and Ultra (42.2 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

The verdict is straightforward: for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo runs the game at maximum settings with excellent frame rates. For 4K gaming, it is recommended to use Medium settings to maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience. The RTX 3080's 10 GB of memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this title, and the Ryzen 9 7900X provides ample processing power to avoid bottlenecks.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings is 74.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming with this hardware?

A: The best settings preset at 3840x2160 is Medium, which achieves an average of 60.7 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700F?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score that is -0.6% different from the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, indicating virtually identical performance in this game.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1920x1080?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter at 1080p. The frame rate scales from 117 FPS at Ultra to 225.6 FPS at Low, a difference of 108.6 FPS, which shows the GPU's workload is the main constraint.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 4K with High settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How many tested combinations does this setup outperform?

A: This combination ranks 1073 out of 3696 total tested combos, meaning it outperforms the majority of configurations in the database for this game.