The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting test for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing. The benchmark data reveals a configuration that is capable of strong performance at mainstream resolutions but begins to show its limitations as pixel count and graphical fidelity increase. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings to provide a practical view of what this combo can deliver.

Resolution Scaling

The jump from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K shows a clear and predictable performance curve for this system. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 115 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 on the same High preset, the average drops to 75 FPS, a reduction of 40 FPS or roughly 35%. The transition to 3840x2160 is even more demanding, with the average falling to 41 FPS, which is a further 34 FPS drop from the 1440p result. This pattern strongly indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is not linear, but the trend is unmistakable. The data shows that the GPU is working progressively harder at each higher resolution, with the frame rate declining at a rate consistent with the increase in pixel count. The 175 FPS at 1080p Low and 115 FPS at 1440p Low compared to 63 FPS at 4K Low further illustrates this point. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, appears to have ample headroom at lower resolutions, where the GPU is less taxed. At 1080p, the high frame rates suggest the CPU is keeping up without issue, but by 4K, the GPU's raw throughput is the limiting factor, capping performance at the 41 FPS average seen on High settings.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution also highlights the GPU's load. At 1080p, the difference between Low (175 FPS) and Ultra (90 FPS) is 85 FPS. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 56 FPS (115 FPS Low vs. 59 FPS Ultra). At 4K, the gap is 31 FPS (63 FPS Low vs. 32 FPS Ultra). This shrinking delta as resolution increases is a classic sign of GPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p, the GPU can render frames quickly, so increasing settings has a large impact; at 4K, the GPU is already struggling to fill pixels, so the relative cost of higher settings is less pronounced but still significant.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in The Technomancer?

A: The highest measured average is 175 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is this system capable of 60+ FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440, the system comfortably exceeds 60 FPS on Low (115 FPS), Medium (88 FPS), and High (75 FPS) settings. It only falls below that threshold when using the Ultra preset, which averages 59 FPS.

Q: Can the RTX 3060 Ti handle 4K gaming in this title?

A: The data indicates that 4K is a challenge. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 32 FPS on Ultra to 63 FPS on Low. Only the Low preset achieves a playable average above 60 FPS, while Medium (48 FPS) and High (41 FPS) are below that mark.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500X3D performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, has an average score of 36945, making the 5500X3D 0.2% faster. It also trails the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 by 0.2%.

Q: What is the performance relationship between the RTX 3060 Ti and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16129. The Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361, which is 1.4% higher. This makes the two GPUs very close in overall synthetic performance.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Medium and High settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset yields an average of 135 FPS, while High yields 115 FPS. This is a 20 FPS difference in favor of the Medium preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the central component in determining the visual experience in The Technomancer. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a significant resource for texture loading and frame buffering. The GPU's 4864 shading units and 80 ROPs are responsible for the raw pixel-pushing power that directly impacts frame rates. The boost clock of 1665 MHz dictates the peak frequency the chip can reach under load, and the measured FPS results show this configuration is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

The data shows that the GPU's role becomes more critical as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p Low, the system averages 175 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not being fully utilized. However, at 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 32 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU's compute and memory resources are saturated. The 8 GB VRAM capacity, while standard for its generation, may also be a factor at 4K with high-resolution textures, although the FPS data alone cannot confirm a VRAM capacity limit. The FP32 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS gives a theoretical measure of the GPU's compute capability, which aligns with its mid-range standing in the benchmark percentile (59th percentile of all GPUs).

The RTX 3060 Ti's performance relative to its immediate rivals is tight. It is 0.7% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 9060 but 1.4% slower than both the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT. This places it in a very competitive performance bracket, where small architectural differences can lead to slight variations in game-specific results. In The Technomancer, the GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the primary driver of the FPS figures seen across all tested settings, with the 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensuring data can be fed to the cores efficiently.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of the benchmark database, this CPU and GPU pairing holds a rank of 1832 out of 3696 tested combinations. This places it in the top half of all tested combos, indicating a solid, mid-range configuration. The rank of 1832 reflects a balanced system that can handle modern games at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, but it is not at the top echelon of performance for 4K or maximum fidelity gaming.

When interpreting this rank, it is important to consider the individual components. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, showing that it is a strong processor with an average benchmark score of 37018. Its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Core Ultra 5 225, are within 0.2% of its score, while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Core i9-12900T are slightly ahead by 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively. This shows the CPU is a very capable part. On the other hand, the RTX 3060 Ti is in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 16129. This indicates that the GPU is a more average performer compared to the CPU. The combo's overall rank of 1832 is therefore a product of a top-tier CPU paired with a mid-range GPU, making the GPU the component that limits the system's overall standing in the rankings.

The implication for a builder is that this combo is well-balanced for a specific performance target. The CPU provides plenty of headroom for future GPU upgrades without becoming a bottleneck, while the GPU defines the current system's capabilities. In The Technomancer, the results reflect this balance: the CPU is never the limiting factor, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU's performance ceiling is what prevents the system from achieving higher ranks and higher frame rates at more demanding resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend entirely on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For players with a 1080p display, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 115 FPS. This provides a substantial visual improvement over the Medium preset (135 FPS) while still maintaining a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 90 FPS, which is also playable, but the 25 FPS cost over High may not be worth the marginal graphical gains for all users.

At 1440p, the High preset again provides an excellent balance, hitting an average of 75 FPS. This is a smooth experience for most players. The Medium preset offers a higher 88 FPS average, which could be preferred for those who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity. The Ultra preset dips to 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS mark and may be acceptable for those who are not sensitive to minor frame pacing issues. For 4K gaming, the options are more constrained. The Low preset is the only one that averages above 60 FPS, hitting 63 FPS. The Medium preset (48 FPS) and High preset (41 FPS) are playable but will require a tolerance for lower frame rates. The Ultra preset at 32 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience.

The data suggests that the High preset is the best all-around choice for this combination at both 1080p and 1440p. It offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance. At 4K, the Low preset is the only option for a consistently smooth frame rate, but it comes with a significant reduction in visual quality. The Medium preset at 1080p is also an excellent option for esports-style competitive play, where the extra 20 FPS over High could be beneficial.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a complete breakdown of the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset combination.

1920x1080:

• Low: 175 FPS
• Medium: 135 FPS (min 114 FPS, max 155 FPS)
• High: 115 FPS
• Ultra: 90 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 115 FPS
• Medium: 88 FPS (min 75 FPS, max 101 FPS)
• High: 75 FPS
• Ultra: 59 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 63 FPS
• Medium: 48 FPS (min 41 FPS, max 56 FPS)
• High: 41 FPS
• Ultra: 32 FPS

The data shows a consistent hierarchy across all resolutions, with Low performing the best and Ultra performing the worst. The Medium preset's min and max FPS values provide insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the Medium preset has a spread of 41 FPS (114 to 155). At 1440p, the spread is 26 FPS (75 to 101), and at 4K, it narrows to 15 FPS (41 to 56). This indicates that as the resolution increases and the system becomes more GPU-bound, the frame times become more consistent, which is a positive sign for gameplay smoothness, even if the average FPS is lower.

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, with the High preset losing 74 FPS on average. This confirms that the RTX 3060 Ti is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The system's performance is strong at 1080p, where it can push well beyond 100 FPS on most settings, and remains respectable at 1440p, but it is not a 4K-capable configuration for this title without significant compromises in settings.