The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, presents an interesting test for the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 pairing. The data reveals a combination that is remarkably strong at high refresh rates but shows its limits when pushing 4K Ultra. The benchmark results indicate a system that is generally GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the six-core processor provides ample headroom for most scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the RTX 3080 handles the increasing load from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average 191 FPS. At Medium, the average is 171 FPS, with minimum and maximum frames of 146 and 197 FPS respectively. High settings yield an average of 146 FPS, and Ultra drops the average to 114 FPS. The scaling across settings at 1080p shows a drop of roughly 20% from Low to Medium, otro 15% from Medium to High, and a further 22% from High to Ultra. The performance at 1080p is clearly far above the threshold for smooth gameplay, even with Ultra.

The transition to 2560x1440 introduces a significant increase in load. At Low settings, the average FPS is 146, which is exactly the same as the 1080p High result. Medium settings at 1440p yield an average of 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. High settings at 1440p average 96 FPS, mientras que Ultra settings average 75 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p represents a drop of approximately 49% (from 146 to 75 FPS). This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo: it delivers high frame rates across all settings, and even the Ultra preset remains well within the range of smoothness for most display.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3080 begins to feel the pressure. The Low settings at 4K average 80 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 1440p Low figure. Medium settings at 4K average 61 FPS, with minimum frames of 52 FPS and maximum of 71 FPS. High settings at 4K average 52 FPS, and Ultra settings at 4K average only 41 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings is a drop from 96 to 52 FPS, a reduction of about 46%. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 75 to 41 FPS, also a 45% reduction. This scaling pattern shows that the RTX 3080's memory bandwidth and raw compute are the limiting component at 4K, particularly at lower settings where the game is more CPU-bound.

The framerate drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is a reduction of 64% (from 146 to 52 FPS). This is a clear indication that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the CPU has enough performance to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the sheer pixel count of 4K overwhelms the GPU. The data suggests that for the best experience, 1440p or 1080p are the target resolutions, with 4K requiring settings to be lowered to reach playable frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It is based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, and is built on a 7nm process. With 4 MB of L3 cache, it offers a solid foundation for gaming. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W and fits the AMD Socket AM4. Its integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 7, but the system uses a dedicated GPU. The processor's performance in various benchmarks is notable: it scores 13,593 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,919 in single-core. It also achieves 4,863 in 3DMark 16 threads, and 4,889 in 3DMark max threads. The single-thread score of 726 in 3DMark indicates its per-core performance.

The role of the CPU in The Technomancer is evident when examining the frame rates at 1080p. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 191 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution and settings. The Ryzen 5 4600G is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 41 FPS, which is a clear sign that the GPU is holding back performance. The CPU's role becomes more prominent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The 12 threads are beneficial for a game like The Technomancer, which can use multiple cores for physics and AI. The boost clock of 4.20 GHz ensures that the CPU can handle the game's logic efficiently.

The CPU's performance is also reflected in its percentile ranking: it is in the 71st percentile vs all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (delta 0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (delta -0.6%), the Intel Core 7 150U (delta 0.6%), and the Intel Core i3-14100T (delta -0.8%). These comparisons show that the 4600G is a solid mid-range processor, placed between these rivals in average score. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not a bottleneck for the game at most settings, except maybe at 1080p Low where the GPU is producing very high frame rates.

In terms of memory, the CPU supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This is not a limiting factor for the game, as the memory speed is sufficient for the game's requirements. The CPU's PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes (CPU only) is also adequate for the GPU, though the RTX 3080 is a PCIe 4.0 card. The system's performance is more dependent on the GPU than the CPU, as evidenced by the scaling of frame rates with resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1149th out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the top third of all tested combinations. This ranking reflects the overall performance of the combo, which is strong but not the highest. The combo's rank indicates that there are many other combinations that perform better, likely due to more powerful CPUs or GPUs. However, the rank is also influenced by the specific game, as The Technomancer is not a massively demanding title at lower resolutions.

The combo's rank is a result of the CPU and GPU's combined performance. The RTX 3080 is a high-end GPU, and the data shows that it is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The CPU's performance is mid-range, and it can hold back the GPU at 1080p Low, but not significantly. The rank of 1149 out of 3696 indicates that this combo is above average, but there are many combos with better performance. This is expected, as the CPU is not a top-tier processor. For a user with a 1440p monitor, this combo is a good choice, as it can handle the game at High settings with 96 FPS. For 4K, the user would need to lower settings, but the GPU can still deliver 52 FPS at High.

The rank also reflects the balance of the system. The CPU is not a bottleneck, but it is also not the best. The data shows that the combo is a good value for the performance, but the ranking is based on the performance of the combo, not the price. The rank of 1149 out of 3696 means that the combo is in the top 31% of tested combos. This is a positive result, as the combo is relatively well-balanced.

Medición FPS Desglose

The measured FPS data provides a detailed breakdown of performance across various resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest average frame rates. With Low settings, it hits 191 FPS. Medium settings result in 171 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 197 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 146 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average is 114 FPS. This shows that the game is very playable at 1080p, even on Ultra settings, with frame rates above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings yield an average of 146 FPS, matching the 1080p High result. Medium settings average 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 129 FPS. High settings drop the average to 96 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p average 75 FPS. This is still a good performance for 1440p, as most displays are 60Hz or 144Hz. The Ultra setting at 1440p is above 60 FPS, making it playable.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low settings yield an average of 80 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS. Medium settings average 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 and a maximum of 71 FPS. High settings average 52 FPS, which is below 60 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K average 41 FPS, which is not smooth. The data shows that the RTX 3080 can handle 4K at Low and Medium settings, but struggles at High and Ultra. The 4K settings are not playable at Ultra, but the other settings are.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-end GPU based on the Ampere architecture, built on an 8nm process. It has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. The base clock is 1440 MHz and the boost clock is 1710 MHz. The GPU has 8704 shading units, 272 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. It also has 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. The GPU's performance is evident in its benchmark scores: it achieves a Passmark G3D score of 25086, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 152423, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 33620. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it scores 4407. The GPU's percentile is 68, meaning it is better than 68% of all GPUs.

In The Technomancer, the GPU is the primary factor at higher resolutions. The 4K results show that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the frame rates drop significantly from 1440p to 4K. The GPU's memory bandwidth is sufficient for the game, but the pixel fill rate is the limiting factor at 4K. The GPU's high compute power is also used for the game's physics and effects, but the frame rate is still limited by the GPU.

The GPU's performance in the game is also reflected in its nearest rivals. The NVIDIA P106-100 has an average score of 23249, with a delta of -0.3% compared to the RTX 3080. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 has a score of 23250, also with a delta of -0.3%. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M has a score of 23273, with a delta of -0.4%. The AMD Radeon R9 M290X has a score of 23276, with a delta of -0.4%. These rivals are all within 0.4% of the RTX 3080's average score, showing that the GPU's performance is comparable to these cards, even though some are older or lower-end. The RTX 3080 is a strong GPU, but its performance in The Technomancer is not at the top of the charts, as the game is not extremely demanding.

The GPU's memory of 10 GB is sufficient for the game at all resolutions and settings. The game does not require more than 10 GB, as the frame rates do not indicate a memory bottleneck. The GPU's clock speeds are also adequate, as the boost clock of 1710 MHz allows for high performance. The GPU is paired with the CPU in this combo, and the data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU is not a bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p High settings?

A: The benchmark data shows an average of 96 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance in The Technomancer?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G with 6 cores and 12 threads provides sufficient performance. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 191 FPS, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, the CPU's performance is more important at lower resolutions where the GPU can push higher frame rates.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 a bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the GPU is the limiting factor. The frame rate drops from 96 FPS at 1440p High to 52 FPS at 4K High, a 46% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average is 41 FPS. The data indicates the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K.

Q: Does the combo support high refresh rate displays?

A: Yes, at 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are high enough for 144Hz displays. At 1080p Low, it achieves 191 FPS, and at 1440p Low, it achieves 146 FPS. However, at 4K, the frame rates are lower, so a 60Hz display would be more suitable.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 1149th out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 31% of tested combinations.

Q: How does the CPU's score compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average score of 17507, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, 0.6% higher than the Intel Core 7 150U, and 0.8% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE. It is also 0.8% lower than the Intel Core i3-14100T.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average FPS is 146. At 3840x2160 High, it is 52 FPS. This is a reduction of 146%, which is a significant drop, showing the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K.

Q: Is the game playable at 4K with Med settings?

A: Yes, at 4K Medium, the average FPS is 61, with a minimum of 52 FPS. This is above 60 FPS, so it is playable, but not with a high refresh rate.