The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting test scenario for the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. This pairing marries a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 processor with a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU, creating a system that is heavily skewed toward graphics performance. The benchmark data reveals a configuration that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s capabilities become more relevant at 1080p. This analysis examines the measured FPS across a matrix of settings and resolutions, contextualizes the combo's overall rank, and details the GPU's specific role in this game's performance profile.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall benchmark standing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 compared to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 holds an average benchmark score of 20875, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, scores 20897, a negligible 0.1% difference, indicating near-identical synthetic performance. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is also 0.1% slower, while the Intel Core i5-12600T is 0.2% behind.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's performance compare to its nearest competitors in the GPU benchmark hierarchy?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 48704, ranking in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. It trails the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 0.7% and the Intel Arc A550M by 2.1%. Conversely, it is 1.6% faster than the NVIDIA RTX A2000 and 2% faster than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, establishing it as a top-tier performer in its immediate benchmark cohort.

Q: What is the best performance outcome for this specific CPU and GPU combination in The Technomancer?

A: The highest measured average frame rate for this combo is 222.1 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates that at lower graphical loads, the system is capable of delivering exceptionally high frame rates, well beyond the refresh rate of standard high-refresh monitors.

Q: Is this system capable of handling 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: Yes, the data shows it is playable at 3840x2160. At High settings, it averages 62.3 FPS, which is above the standard 60 FPS target. However, pushing to Ultra settings drops the average to 51.4 FPS, which may be less desirable for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The difference is substantial. At 2560x1440, the system averages 180.2 FPS on Low settings but drops to 94.5 FPS on Ultra. This represents a performance reduction of 85.7 FPS, or roughly 48%, when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this combination?

A: The benchmark results suggest that the CPU limits performance primarily at 1080p. The gap between Low (222.1 FPS) and Ultra (140.2 FPS) at 1920x1080 is 81.9 FPS, which is smaller than the 85.7 FPS gap at 1440p. This suggests that as resolution increases and the GPU load grows, the frame rates scale more predictably, indicating a lesser CPU bottleneck at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER holds a rank of 255 out of 1656 combos. This places it in the top 15.4% of all tested configurations, a strong showing that reflects the raw power of the graphics card. The rank is a holistic measure, likely factoring in performance across all tested resolutions and settings.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores provide context for this ranking. With an average score of 20875, the Ryzen 5 5500 is a solid mid-range performer, sitting just 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-12500. However, its performance is not class-leading; it is in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. This means that while the CPU is competent, it is not the primary driver of this combo's high rank. The GPU, being in the 86th percentile, is clearly the dominant component. The 255th rank out of 1656 combos suggests that while many systems may have more powerful processors, few can match the sheer graphical throughput of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, which is what ultimately boosts this combination's standing in this specific game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is unequivocally the driving force behind this system's high frame rates in The Technomancer. Its performance headroom is substantial, as indicated by its 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The card's memory configuration is a key asset: it features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. This large memory pool is more than sufficient for a game from 2016, ensuring that texture streaming and memory allocation at high resolutions like 3840x2160 do not become a limiting factor.

The GPU's clock speeds are also significant. With a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, it operates at high frequencies. The memory is rated at 1313 MHz, effectively running at 21 Gbps. These specifications translate into a pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s. These figures are far beyond what The Technomancer requires, explaining why even at 4K Ultra settings, the system manages to produce over 50 FPS. The role of the GPU is clear: it provides an enormous buffer of graphical compute and memory bandwidth, ensuring that the primary limitation in this system is almost always the game's own engine or the CPU's ability to feed it frames. The fact that the GPU is listed as end-of-life and has a successor (GeForce 50) does not diminish its current prowess in this test.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The average frame rates are 222.1 FPS on Low, 199.3 FPS on Medium, 179.1 FPS on High, and 140.2 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a performance drop of 81.9 FPS, or 36.9%. This indicates that even at the highest settings, the frame rate remains exceptionally high, and the game is likely CPU-bound at this resolution, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames faster than the CPU can process them.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more work. The average frame rates are 180.2 FPS on Low, 140.8 FPS on Medium, 117.7 FPS on High, and 94.5 FPS on Ultra. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 85.7 FPS, or 47.6%. The larger percentage drop compared to 1080p suggests that the GPU is now becoming more of a factor, but the system still delivers a highly playable experience at all presets. The step from Medium to High is 23.1 FPS, which is a significant jump in visual quality for a relatively modest performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload is the primary constraint. The average frame rates are 97.4 FPS on Low, 77.0 FPS on Medium, 62.3 FPS on High, and 51.4 FPS on Ultra. The performance cost of Ultra over High is 10.9 FPS, and the cost of High over Medium is 14.7 FPS. This resolution shows the most dramatic scaling, with Low being 46 FPS faster than Ultra. The system can comfortably handle 4K at High settings, maintaining an average of 62.3 FPS, which meets the standard for smooth gameplay. Pushing to Ultra drops the average below 60 FPS, which may be noticeable to some users.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. For users with a 3840x2160 display, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It provides an average of 62.3 FPS, which is a smooth and playable experience. The Ultra preset's 51.4 FPS average might be acceptable for slower-paced games, but for an action RPG, the smoother High preset is preferable. The jump from High to Ultra yields a 10.9 FPS loss, which is not worth the marginal visual improvements in a game of this era.

At 2560x1440, the High preset also offers an excellent balance, delivering 117.7 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a fluid experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset, at 94.5 FPS, is also a viable option for those who want maximum visual quality and still have a very high frame rate. The Medium preset at 140.8 FPS is a solid choice for competitive play or for users with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors who want to ensure the frame rate never dips below the refresh rate.

At 1920x1080, all settings result in frame rates above 140 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 140.2 FPS, is the best choice for the vast majority of users, as it provides the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing playability. Users with 240Hz monitors could consider the High preset at 179.1 FPS or Medium at 199.3 FPS to push frame rates higher. The Low preset at 222.1 FPS offers diminishing returns, as the visual compromise is significant for a marginal gain in frame rate that is only useful for the most extreme high-refresh-rate displays. In summary, the High preset provides the best overall experience across all three resolutions, offering a strong balance of visual quality and performance.