The Technomancer

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT holds combination rank 646 out of 1,656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the upper-middle portion of the overall performance distribution, meaning it outperforms roughly 61% of all configurations tested while trailing the top tier. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is drastically mismatched for the game's demands.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 20,875 places it in the 79th percentile among all processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, scores 20,897, a delta of only -0.1%, indicating the Ryzen 5 5500 is statistically tied with that chip. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE scores 20,900, again a -0.1% delta. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 7J13 trails by 0.1% with a score of 20,845, while the Intel Core i5-12600T leads by 0.2% at 20,917. These sub-1% differences show the CPU is squarely in a competitive cluster, meaning its contribution to the combo's rank is consistent with peers rather than exceptional.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 32,619 places it in the 76th percentile among all graphics cards. Its closest rival, the AMD FirePro S9300 X2, scores 32,540 with a delta of 0.2%, while the NVIDIA P104-100 scores 32,747 at -0.4%. The NVIDIA T600 Mobile leads by 0.7% at 32,849, and the AMD FirePro S10000 trails by 0.7% at 32,388. Like the CPU, the GPU sits in a tight performance band, but its slightly higher percentile relative to the CPU suggests the graphics card is the stronger contributor in this pairing.

Given the game's 2016 release date, this modern combination benefits from significant architectural advancements. The data indicates the combo is well-suited for high-refresh 1440p and entry-level 4K, with the exact breakdown explored in the FPS sections below.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture using the Navi 32 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2,438 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective throughput. These specifications are directly relevant to The Technomancer's results, as the game's texture-heavy environments and particle effects scale with memory capacity and bandwidth.

The GPU's base clock is 1,295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2,430 MHz and a game clock of 2,124 MHz. The shading units number 3,840, with 240 texture mapping units and 96 raster output pipelines. The pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s explain why the card handles lower resolutions with high headroom, as the compute throughput of 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 is substantial for a 2016 title.

In The Technomancer, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 35.8, while at 4K Low it reaches 71.5. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 50% reduction in average FPS, which is consistent with the GPU's raw fillrate and shading capabilities being stressed by the game's lighting and shadow computations. At 1080p, the GPU is less challenged, with the jump from Low at 210 FPS to Ultra at 107.2 FPS indicating that the card's 96 ROPs and 583.2 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient to maintain high frame rates even at maximum settings.

The GPU's 76th percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with its rival deltas all within 0.7%, suggests that in synthetic benchmarks it performs as expected for its class. In game-specific results, the RX 7800 XT demonstrates it can push well beyond 60 FPS at 1440p High, making it the dominant factor in the combo's overall capability.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename), manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

For The Technomancer, released in 2016, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient. The game's AI routines and physics calculations are typically not heavily multithreaded, but the Ryzen 5 5500's single-thread performance is solid, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,319 and 3DMark single-thread score of 836. The multi-core scores, including Cinebench R23 multi at 16,429 and 3DMark max threads at 5,411, indicate the processor can handle background tasks without impacting frame times.

The CPU's 79th percentile ranking places it above the GPU's 76th percentile, suggesting the processor is slightly less likely to be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. However, at 1080p with Low settings, the data shows average FPS of 210, which is high enough that CPU overhead could theoretically become relevant. Yet the measured results show no clear CPU bottleneck, as even at the lowest resolution and settings, the frame rate remains above 200 FPS.

The nearest rival comparisons reinforce the CPU's positioning. With a delta of -0.1% against the Intel Core i5-12500 and +0.1% against the AMD EPYC 7J13, the Ryzen 5 5500 performs essentially identically to these alternatives in aggregate benchmarks. This means the CPU's role in The Technomancer is to provide consistent, predictable performance that does not constrain the GPU, which is the expected behavior for a modern 6-core processor running a 2016 action RPG.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 210 FPS, Medium yields 159.2 FPS, High reaches 135.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 107.2 FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a 24.2% reduction, while High to Ultra costs 21.1%. These figures indicate that even at Ultra settings, the game remains well above 100 FPS, making 1080p a resolution where the GPU is never the limiting factor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 136.2 FPS at Low, 104.6 FPS at Medium, 89.9 FPS at High, and 67.8 FPS at Ultra. The transition from Low to Medium costs 23.2%, while High to Ultra costs 24.6%. At this resolution, Ultra settings still maintain a playable average above 60 FPS, but the margin narrows. The High preset, at 89.9 FPS, provides a comfortable cushion for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 71.5 FPS at Low, 56.5 FPS at Medium, 50.5 FPS at High, and 35.8 FPS at Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 21.0%, and High to Ultra is 29.1%. This is where the GPU's limitations become apparent. Ultra settings at 4K produce an average below 40 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Even High settings at 50.5 FPS are marginal, suggesting that 4K requires either lower settings or a more powerful GPU.

The scaling pattern across resolutions shows that the combo is most efficient at 1440p. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that they exceed typical display refresh rates, meaning the extra headroom is wasted unless using a high-refresh monitor. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, particularly at higher settings. The 1440p results offer the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, with High settings at 89.9 FPS providing a strong experience.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in The Technomancer?

A: It ranks 646th out of 1,656 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the performance distribution.

Q: What is the CPU's synthetic benchmark standing relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 20,875, which is within 0.2% of its closest rivals: the Intel Core i5-12500 (20,897, -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20,900, -0.1%), AMD EPYC 7J13 (20,845, 0.1%), and Intel Core i5-12600T (20,917, -0.2%).

Q: What is the GPU's synthetic benchmark standing relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 32,619, with deltas of 0.2% against the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (32,540), -0.4% against the NVIDIA P104-100 (32,747), -0.7% against the NVIDIA T600 Mobile (32,849), and 0.7% against the AMD FirePro S10000 (32,388).

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 210 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, it drops to 107.2 FPS, still well above 60 FPS.

Q: At what resolution and settings does the combo fail to maintain 60 FPS average?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 35.8, which is below 60 FPS. At 3840x2160 High, it is 50.5 FPS, also below 60 FPS. All 1440p and 1080p configurations maintain averages above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect performance?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth. The large memory capacity and bandwidth support high-resolution textures without stuttering, as seen in the 4K results where the card maintains playable averages at Low and Medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are recommended because the average of 107.2 FPS remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the visual improvements from High to Ultra are worth the 21.1% performance cost. The 210 FPS at Low is unnecessary for most displays and sacrifices too much graphical quality.

At 2560x1440, High settings provide the best experience. The average of 89.9 FPS offers a smooth frame rate with minimal risk of drops below 60 FPS during intense combat sequences. Ultra at 67.8 FPS is also viable, but the margin is thinner, and the 24.6% reduction from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains for all users. Medium at 104.6 FPS is an option for those prioritizing frame rate over fidelity, but High strikes the better balance.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations are more constrained. Low settings at 71.5 FPS is the only configuration that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. Medium at 56.5 FPS is playable but may dip below 60 in demanding scenes. High at 50.5 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 35.8 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. For 4K users, Low settings provide the best playable experience, while Medium is acceptable if slight frame drops are tolerable.

Overall, the combo's sweet spot is 1440p High, delivering 89.9 FPS with substantial visual quality. At 1080p, Ultra is the clear choice, and at 4K, users should expect to compromise with Low or Medium settings. The data shows that this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can fully utilize its capabilities without hitting the GPU bottleneck observed at 4K Ultra.