The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks 986th out of 3,696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the top quartile of all configurations, indicating a strong overall capability for this Action RPG. The rank suggests that while the combo is not at the absolute pinnacle of performance, it occupies a solid position where most users would find the experience highly playable. The gap between this combo and the very top performers is likely due to the CPU's mid-range standing, as the GPU is a high-end part from a previous generation. The data implies that this is a balanced pairing for this specific title, with neither component drastically holding back the other in a way that would push the rank significantly lower.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the primary driver of frame rates in this configuration, and its specifications make it well-suited for The Technomancer. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a substantial 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than adequate for the textures and assets in a 2016 Action RPG, even at high resolutions. The graphics card's architecture, Ampere, is built on an 8 nm process from Samsung, containing 28,300 million transistors. Its core clock runs at 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, which allows for consistent performance in sustained gaming sessions.

The RTX 3080 Ti has 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. These figures explain its raw computational power, capable of delivering high pixel rates of 186.5 GPixel/s and texture rates of 532.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS indicates that the card can handle complex shader calculations, which is relevant for the game's visual effects. In the benchmark data, the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus score is 83, meaning it outperforms 83% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 41,187 places it in a competitive tier, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at a 0.8% delta and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB at a -1.2% delta. This suggests that while the RTX 3080 Ti is powerful, it operates in a performance band where small percentage differences separate it from other high-end cards.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, indicating how the system's bottleneck shifts. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 220 FPS, which drops to 151 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 83 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 62% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, demonstrating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets, with the 4K Ultra setting producing only 43 FPS compared to 119 FPS at 1080p Ultra, a 64% decrease.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to push frames, as evidenced by the high FPS numbers. However, as resolution climbs, the GPU's workload becomes more demanding, and the frame rate drops in a nearly linear fashion. The RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB VRAM and high bandwidth are sufficient to handle 4K textures, but the raw compute power is still challenged by the pixel count. The 4K Medium setting shows a min FPS of 54 and a max of 73, indicating some frame time variance, which is typical when the GPU is under heavy load. This resolution scaling behavior is expected for a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range CPU, where the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck at 1440p and above.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Starting with the lowest fidelity, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 220 FPS. This is an exceptionally high frame rate that would satisfy any high-refresh-rate monitor. Moving to Medium settings at the same resolution, the average drops to 178 FPS, with a min of 151 and a max of 204. The High preset at 1080p yields 152 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces 119 FPS. These numbers show that even at the most demanding settings for 1080p, the system maintains a smooth experience well above 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's limits. Low settings average 151 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium settings drop to 116 FPS, with a min of 99 and a max of 134. The High preset produces 99 FPS, and Ultra manages 77 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that the RTX 3080 Ti can handle this resolution comfortably, with even the Ultra preset staying above 60 FPS, which is the baseline for most gaming experiences.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance is more constrained. Low settings average 83 FPS, which is playable but not as fluid as lower resolutions. Medium settings drop to 64 FPS, with a min of 54 and a max of 73. The High preset averages 54 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43 FPS. The 4K data reveals that the GPU is heavily taxed, and users aiming for 60 FPS at this resolution would need to stick to Medium settings or lower. The measured FPS breakdown across all resolutions and settings shows a consistent pattern of diminishing returns at higher fidelity levels.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the user's target resolution and frame rate preference. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 119 FPS provides the best visual experience while still maintaining a high frame rate. The data suggests that there is no need to compromise on settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset remains well above 60 FPS. The High preset at 152 FPS offers a slight frame rate advantage, but the visual fidelity loss from Ultra is likely not worth the 33 FPS difference for most users.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 99 FPS strikes an excellent balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 77 FPS is still very playable, but the 22 FPS drop from High may not justify the marginal visual improvements. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Medium preset at 116 FPS offers the best combination of smoothness and acceptable visuals. The Low preset at 151 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where frame rate is paramount over graphics.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 64 FPS is the recommended choice for a standard 60 Hz display. The High preset at 54 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable judder. The Ultra preset at 43 FPS is not advisable for a smooth experience. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo requires careful setting management, and users should expect to use Medium settings to achieve a consistent frame rate. The Low preset at 83 FPS is an option for those who prioritize frame rate over all else, but the visual compromise is significant.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings provides 99 FPS, which is a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 152 FPS on High, but 1440p better utilizes the RTX 3080 Ti's capabilities.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K in The Technomancer?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 54 FPS and Ultra at 43 FPS fall below 60 FPS, so Medium is the highest setting that maintains a 60 FPS average.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance in this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. At 1080p, the system reaches 220 FPS on Low settings, indicating the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. At 4K, frame rates drop significantly, showing the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile compared to other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has a percentileVsAllGpus score of 83, meaning it outperforms 83% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 41,187, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at a 0.8% delta.

Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM sufficient for The Technomancer?

A: The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on the RTX 3080 Ti is more than sufficient for this game. The highest VRAM usage scenario in the data is at 4K Ultra, which still maintains an average of 43 FPS, indicating memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 151 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 77 FPS. This represents a 74 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset significantly increases the GPU workload.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 plays a supporting role in this configuration, and its specifications are adequate for The Technomancer. This CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP, which is modest, and its 7 nm process node from TSMC includes 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die.

In terms of cache, the Ryzen 5 5500 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a total of 16 MB of L3 cache. The system uses dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU's benchmark scores show its multi-threaded capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16,429 and a single-core score of 2,319. The passmark multithread score is 19,330, and its percentileVsAllCpus is 73, meaning it outperforms 73% of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 at a -0.1% delta and the Intel Core i5-12500 at a -0.4% delta.

The CPU's role becomes evident when analyzing the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 220 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate to suggest the CPU is not a limiting factor at that resolution. However, the CPU's mid-range standing is reflected in the combo's overall rank of 986 out of 3,696. In contrast, the GPU's high-end nature is shown by its 83rd percentile ranking. This disparity suggests that the CPU may slightly bottleneck the GPU in CPU-intensive scenes, but the data for this specific game indicates that the GPU is the dominant constraint at 1440p and 4K. The CPU's 12 threads are sufficient for the game's threading model, as evidenced by the stable frame rates at lower resolutions.