The Technomancer

The measured data for The Technomancer (released 2016-06-27) pairs the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 across four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) and three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160). The RTX 5070 features 12 GB GDDR7 memory, a 192-bit interface, 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, base clock 2325 MHz, boost 2512 MHz, 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. The Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6‑core / 12‑thread Zen 3 part with base 3.60 GHz and boost 4.20 GHz, running on the AM4 socket. The blend of these components yields a combo rank of 991 out of 101 tested combinations, as detailed below.

Resolution Scaling

The table shows average FPS (with minimum where recorded) for each preset.

• 1080p: Low 220, Medium 191 (min 162`, max 220), High 163, Ultra 127.
• 1440p: Low 162, Medium 125 (min 106`, max 143), High 107, Ultra 83.
• 4K (2160p): Low 89, Medium 69 (min 58`, max 79), High 59, Ultra 46.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p cuts the pixel count by half (roughly 1.78×), yet the FPS drop from Low to Medium, for example, is 220 → 162 and 191 → 125 respectively. Falling to 4K (four times the 1080p pixel area) yields a strenuous contraction: the Low preset falls from 220 to 89, and Ultra from 127 to 46. This demonstrates that the RTX 5070 becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs. At 1440p the card still pumps out more than 100 FPS on Medium and High settings (125 and 107), and even 83 on Ultra – well within the 60 FPS comfort zone. But at 4K, even the Medium preset drops to an average of 69 with a sharp 58 FPS minimum, while the High preset only manages 59 average. The gap between 1440p High (107 FPS) and 4K High (59 FPS) is a reduction of 48 FPS, which is about a 55% loss. At 4K Ultra, the average halts at 46 FPS, which is below the “smooth” threshold. Thus the data shows that the GPU's capability, not the CPU, is the limiting factor when pushing 4K, while at 1080p the interplay between CPU and GPU becomes more intricate.

GPU Role

The RTX 5070’s specification sheet includes a 192‑bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, 12 GB GDDR7 VRAM, 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 48 RT cores, and 192 Tensor Cores. Its base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost up to 2512 MHz. The pixel rate is listed at 201.0 GPixel/s, and the texture fill rate is 482.3 GTexel/s. These numbers translate into the measured figures: at 1080p Medium the card returns 191 FPS, and it manages 127 FPS at Ultra. At 1440p, every preset except Ultra stays above 100 FPS (162, 125, 107), meaning the VRAM and bandwidth are not taxed excessively. At 4K the card’s average falls to 89 FPS on Low and 59 on High, showing that the 672 GB/s bandwidth and 12 GB buffer are not the starvation point. Looking at the temperature neutral 719 FPS on 4K Ultra is only a hint of what a lower preset can achieve. The GPU's percentile rank against all GPUs is 82, placing it well above the field, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 is a useful indicator of raw rasterization power, aligning with the observed gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 7‑nm Zen 3 part with 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz with a precision boost of 4.20 GHz, paired with 16 MB L3 cache and a 65 W TDP. The CPU has a measured average benchmark score of 19593, and the percentile place among all CPUs is 73. Synthetic scores include Cinebench R23 multi 16429 and single 2319, as well as Geekbench multi 7976 and single 1730. Those numbers indicate the chip is a mid‑range part, though other CPU scores like Passmark multithread 19330 and Passmark single‑thread 3058 show it can keep up with the demands of this 2016 game. The FPS data at 1080p Low (220 average) and 1080p High (163) suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck at that severity. However, at 1440p, the average FPS at 1211, 161, 106, and 83 – each lower than the corresponding 1080p value – reveals that the GPU has started to dominate. At 4K, the CPU role is secondary; the differences between presets are still visible, but the CPU delivers consistent frame input . The CPU’s 16 MB L3 cache is enough to keep frame rates from plummeting when the GPU is maxed, and its Boost 4.4 GHz is acceptable for a box of this era.

How This Combo Ranks

Combining the Ryzen 5 5500 with the RTX 5070 in The Technomancer yields a combo rank of 1911 out of 3696 combinations – meaning about 34% of other CPU‑GPU pairs tested achieve higher performance. The CPU’s percentile of 73 places it above the vast majority, while the RTX 5070’s percentile of 82 is even better. The rank indicates that this pairing delivers substantially above the median result. For example, the Ryzen 5 5500 is within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 in average benchmark score, and within 0.5% of the Intel Core i5‑12500, while the RTX 5070 is within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon Pro 580. The measured FPS graphs show that 3 out of 12 test rows are above 200 FPS, indicating the combination loses none of its strength at high settings. The 7th percentile on the GPU and the 73rd on the CPU are evidence that the combination is well‑suited for this year’s game, though the rank is not the top tier because there are faster CPUs or GPUs that could push the same settings further.

FAQ

Q: At what resolution and preset can I expect consistent 60 FPS with this configuration?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p High yields an average of 107 FPS and 1440p Medium an average of 125 FPS, both comfortably above 60. At 4K High, the average is 59 FPS, which is borderline; the Medium preset at 69 average is slightly safer, with a minimum of 58.

Q: Is the RTX 5070’s 12 GB VRAM sufficient for 4K textures in this game?

A: Yes. The 4K preset on High and Medium does not report any performance collapse or sign of memory pressure, as the frame rates shown (59 and 69 FPS averages) remain playable, and the minimum at Medium is 58.

Q: Which loader performs best for 1440p gaming – the Low or Medium preset?

A: The Low preset hits 162 average FPS, and Medium 125 FPS (with min 106). If you need a constant 120+ FPS, Low is the better springboard; if you want better visuals, Medium still holds above 100 FPS average and is well above the 60 FPS line.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 in The Technomancer?

A: According to the data, at 1080p Low the average reaches 220 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed stably. Even at 1080p Ultra (127 FPS) the CPU does not cap the output; the bottleneck appears to be the GPU as it pushes the 4K00 resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The minimum FPS of < 58 FPS occurred in the 4K Medium preset. In the 1920x1080 Medium preset, the minimum is 162 FPS, while the 1440p Medium minimum is 106 FPS.

Q: Does the use of the 2016 release date affect modern hardware performance?

A: The game’s code is old, and modern GPUs can push very high frame rates, as shown by the 289 FPS at 1080p Low. The high frame counts indicate the hardware is nowhere near the limit of the card.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best balance between visual fidelity and performance depends on your chosen resolution. For 1080p monitors, the Ultra preset yields 127 FPS average – enough for 120 Hz panels – while the Medium preset still supplies 191 FPS, suitable for 240 Hz displays. For 1440p, the Ultra preset is only 83 FPS, which is acceptable for a standard 60–100 Hz monitor, but for smoother responsiveness, the High preset (107 FPS) provides a better trade‑off. At 4K, the most demanding resolution, the High preset offers 59 FPS average – just above the 60 FPS threshold but with room for occasional min are not listed. The Medium preset gives a higher 69 average but its minimum 58 FPS might dip below your V‑sync target. The Low preset starts at the 89 FPS mark, often acceptable but losing visual quality. The practical suggestion is: choose the “Ultra” for 1080p and 1440p if you prioritize image, but at 4K, the “Medium” preset gives a stable experience with the least variance (min 58, max 79) while the “High” is a more consistent 59 FPS average. In all cases, the RTX 5070 with the Ryzen 5 5500 provides a capable foundation, but the 2016 engine rewards fewer generations with core workloads.