The Technomancer

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for The Technomancer with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 reveals a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 211 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 162 FPS, a reduction of 49 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 89 FPS, another 73 FPS decline. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more loaded as pixel count rises, which is typical for a game from this era.

The High preset shows a similar trend: 163 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p High is 56 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K High is 48 FPS. These are relatively consistent drops, suggesting the rendering workload scales fairly linearly with resolution for this title. The Medium preset follows the same pattern with 191 FPS at 1080p, 125 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K.

Ultra settings show the steepest absolute declines: 127 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 46 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 46 FPS is the only sub-60 measurement in the entire dataset, indicating that this is the first point where the combo struggles to maintain smooth gameplay. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra costs 44 FPS, and the scaling from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra costs another 37 FPS.

The limiting component shifts as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the high frame rates across all settings — even 211 FPS on Low — suggest the CPU is keeping pace but the GPU is not fully saturated, as evidenced by the large spread between Low and Ultra at the same resolution. At 4K, the frame rates compress toward the 46-89 FPS range, indicating the GPU is now the primary constraint. The data shows a 125 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p, but only a 43 FPS difference at 4K, confirming the GPU bottleneck intensifies with resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 brings 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and boosts to 2512 MHz. These specifications position the card at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs in the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (0.1% higher score), AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8% higher), AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (1.2% lower), and NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (2% lower) — though those comparisons are based on synthetic averages, not in-game performance.

In The Technomancer, the RTX 5070's memory configuration likely plays a role in the 4K results. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 46 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold often considered ideal. The 12 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for this title at 4K, as the game's release date of 2016-06-27 predates the massive VRAM demands of modern titles. The 672.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for texture streaming at high resolutions.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial: 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. The pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s translate into strong fill rates that benefit the game's rendering pipeline. The FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS supports the game's DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API, though The Technomancer likely uses older DirectX paths given its 2016 release.

The RTX 5070's 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in this title, as The Technomancer was not designed with ray tracing in mind. The GPU's 5 nm process node and 31,100 million transistors indicate modern manufacturing, but the game's age means the architecture's newer features may not be fully exercised.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on optimal settings for different priorities. For maximum smoothness at 1080p, the Low preset delivers 211 FPS average, while Medium achieves 191 FPS and High reaches 163 FPS. The Ultra preset at 127 FPS is still well above playable thresholds. The 1080p Medium result of 191 FPS with a minimum of 162 FPS and maximum of 220 FPS shows excellent consistency, making it the recommended balance between visual quality and performance for most users.

At 1440p, the Medium preset stands out with 125 FPS average, a minimum of 106 FPS, and a maximum of 143 FPS. This remains comfortably above 60 FPS and provides a good visual upgrade over 1080p. The High preset at 107 FPS is also viable, while Ultra at 83 FPS sacrifices some headroom. The Low preset at 162 FPS is available for competitive play or high refresh rate displays.

At 4K, the choices narrow considerably. The Low preset delivers 89 FPS, which is smooth and playable. Medium drops to 69 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS and maximum of 79 FPS — the minimum occasionally touches the 60 FPS threshold. High produces 59 FPS average, right at the edge of playability. Ultra at 46 FPS is below the 60 FPS target and may result in noticeable stutter during intense scenes.

The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the Medium preset offers the best measured trade-off: 69 FPS average with a minimum of 58 FPS. For 1440p, Medium at 125 FPS provides a substantial performance buffer while maintaining decent visual quality. For 1080p, Medium at 191 FPS is the sweet spot, though users with high refresh rate monitors might prefer Low at 211 FPS to maximize frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in The Technomancer?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 211, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The 4K Ultra preset produces an average of 46 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the lowest measured FPS in the dataset?

A: The minimum FPS recorded is 58, which appears in the 4K Medium preset (with a maximum of 79 FPS). No minimum values are listed for other presets.

Q: How does the 1440p High preset compare to the 1080p High preset?

A: The 1440p High preset averages 107 FPS, which is 56 FPS lower than the 1080p High average of 163 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 567th out of 2825 tested combinations in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations.

Q: Does the 4K Medium preset ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: Yes, the minimum FPS for 4K Medium is 58, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, though the average of 69 FPS remains above it.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It operates at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boosts to 4.00 GHz. The CPU's defining feature is its 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is substantial for a 6-core part. This large cache likely benefits games that rely on repeated data access, though The Technomancer's age may limit how much it can exploit this advantage.

The CPU's benchmarks show strong multithreaded performance with a Passmark multithread score of 20363, while single-thread performance is reflected in a score of 2941. The integer math score of 60033 and floating point math score of 34511 indicate solid compute capabilities. The CPU ranks at the 85th percentile among all processors in the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 37018. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (0.2% lower), Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (0.2% higher), and Intel Core i9-12900T (0.3% lower) — all within a fraction of a percent, indicating the 5500X3D sits in a tightly contested performance band.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads should be sufficient, as the game's 2016 release date suggests it was designed for lower core counts. The 3.00 GHz base clock and 4.00 GHz boost clock provide adequate per-core performance for the game's logic and physics. The 96 MB L3 cache may help with asset streaming and world data, though the game's age suggests it may not be optimized to fully utilize such large caches.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4 could theoretically limit performance in memory-intensive scenes, but the measured frame rates at 1080p — ranging from 127 FPS at Ultra to 211 FPS at Low — suggest the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at lower resolutions. The 7 nm process node and 74 mm² die size indicate efficient power characteristics, though the 105 W TDP is modest for a desktop part.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset contains 12 measured configurations across four resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 211 FPS average, Medium delivers 191 FPS (minimum 162, maximum 220), High delivers 163 FPS, and Ultra delivers 127 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 84 FPS, showing the substantial impact of visual quality settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 162 FPS, Medium averages 125 FPS (minimum 106, maximum 143), High averages 107 FPS, and Ultra averages 83 FPS. The spread narrows to 79 FPS, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor. The Medium preset's minimum of 106 FPS ensures no frame drops below the 100 FPS mark, making it a strong choice for high refresh rate 1440p displays.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 89 FPS, Medium averages 69 FPS (minimum 58, maximum 79), High averages 59 FPS, and Ultra averages 46 FPS. The spread compresses to 43 FPS, confirming the GPU is the dominant constraint at 4K. The Medium preset's minimum of 58 FPS means occasional dips below 60 FPS are possible, while the High and Ultra presets sit at or below the 60 FPS threshold for their averages.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the 162-220 FPS range shows excellent stability. At 1440p, the 106-143 FPS range maintains consistency. At 4K, the 58-79 FPS range reveals more variance relative to the average, with the minimum falling 11 FPS below the average. This suggests 4K Medium may exhibit minor stuttering during demanding scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 567th out of 2825 tested combinations in The Technomancer, placing it in the 80th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the game's age relative to the hardware — the combo is modern, but the game's optimization and engine limitations may cap performance regardless of hardware strength.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 82nd percentile among all GPUs suggest both components are individually strong. However, the combo rank of 567 out of 2825 indicates that many other combinations — likely including newer CPUs and GPUs — achieve higher frame rates in this title. The game's release in 2016 means it was designed for hardware from that era, and while this modern combo delivers excellent performance, it does not dominate the rankings.

The gap between the component percentiles and the combo percentile suggests that The Technomancer does not fully utilize the strengths of either the 5500X3D's large L3 cache or the RTX 5070's advanced architecture. The game's engine likely relies on single-threaded performance and older rendering paths, which may not scale with the newer hardware features. The 567th rank out of 2825 combinations still represents a strong result — the combo outperforms the majority of tested configurations while falling short of the top-tier combinations that likely feature the most powerful current hardware.

The benchmark data confirms this is a capable pairing for The Technomancer, with playable frame rates at most settings and resolutions. The 4K Ultra preset at 46 FPS is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, and even that remains above the 30 FPS threshold often considered the minimum for playable performance. For users targeting high refresh rates at 1080p or 1440p, the combo delivers ample headroom.