The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting test case for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing. The benchmark data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but which also demonstrates the CPU's capacity to push very high frame rates at 1080p. This analysis walks through the measured performance, contextualizes it against other tested combinations, and provides actionable settings guidance based solely on the provided data.

Resolution Scaling

The performance trajectory from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates where the bottleneck lies. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 152.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the average drops to 101.4 FPS, a reduction of approximately 33%. The step to 3840x2160 is more severe, with the average falling to 51.8 FPS, which is a further 49% drop from the 1440p figure.

This scaling pattern indicates a classic GPU-limited scenario as resolution increases. The RTX 4080 SUPER is doing the heavy lifting, and its workload grows exponentially with pixel count. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, suggesting the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU adequately. However, the fact that the 1080p Ultra average (152.1 FPS) is not massively higher than the 1440p High average (129.1 FPS) hints that even at 1080p, the game's demands are beginning to tax the graphics card.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically with resolution. At 1080p, the spread is from 240.9 FPS (Low) down to 152.1 FPS (Ultra), a range of 88.8 FPS. At 4K, the same settings span from 106.9 FPS (Low) to 51.8 FPS (Ultra), a range of 55.1 FPS. While the absolute gap is smaller at 4K, the relative cost of Ultra settings is higher, as the GPU is already saturated. The data shows that the limiting component transitions from a balanced state at 1080p to a purely GPU-bound state at 4K, where the CPU's headroom is largely irrelevant.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for The Technomancer, this specific pairing holds a notable position. The data places it at rank 126 out of 1656 total combos, placing it in the top 8% of all tested systems. This high percentile ranking is expected, given the individual components' standings.

The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, holds a percentile rank of 78 against all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 20680 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT by a mere 0.3% and the Intel Core i7-10700 by the same margin. It is also just 0.5% behind the Intel Core i5-12490F. Interestingly, it is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6325P. These sub-1% deltas indicate that the 5600X is performing precisely in line with its direct competitors in synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, is a different story. With a percentile rank of 88 against all GPUs, it is a top-tier performer. Its average benchmark score of 53610 puts it ahead of its nearest rivals, including a 0.2% lead over the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and a 2.9% lead over the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. This GPU strength is the primary driver of the combo's high rank in-game, as it ensures that the system is never held back by graphics processing power, even at higher settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the undisputed performance driver in this configuration. Its specifications, including 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, provide a substantial 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This is crucial for high-resolution textures and complex scenes. The GPU's boost clock is rated at 2550 MHz, with a base clock of 2295 MHz.

Its compute capabilities are equally impressive. The card features 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. This hardware configuration allows for a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s. The raw FP32 performance is rated at 52.22 TFLOPS. In benchmark tests, it achieves a Passmark G3D score of 34245 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 246994, confirming its high-end status.

In the context of The Technomancer, this GPU horsepower translates directly to the high average frame rates observed. The data shows that the GPU is the component that scales with resolution and settings. The CPU's role becomes secondary; it must simply be fast enough to not starve the GPU of data. Given that the 5600X is a strong 6-core, 12-thread processor, it is more than capable of this task, allowing the RTX 4080 SUPER to operate near its full potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, the average FPS is 240.9. This climbs to 220.2 on Medium, which is an interesting anomaly where the average is lower than Low. The High preset delivers 195.3 FPS, and the Ultra preset brings the average down to 152.1 FPS. All of these figures are well above the refresh rate of typical high-refresh monitors, indicating a very smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, performance remains high but begins to show the GPU's workload. The Low preset yields an average of 195.1 FPS. Medium settings produce 146.8 FPS, and High settings bring that down to 129.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still smooth, drops the average to 101.4 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate gaming with this combo, as even Ultra settings clear the 100 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K become evident. The Low preset manages an average of 106.9 FPS, which is still very playable. The Medium preset averages 79.5 FPS. The High preset drops to 69.6 FPS, which is still fluid but not as high as the lower resolutions. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with the average falling to 51.8 FPS. This is the only configuration where the system dips below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a need for settings adjustment for a locked 60 FPS experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. The data shows that the Ultra preset is exceptionally demanding, while the High preset often offers a significantly higher average with presumably minor visual differences.

For 1920x1080, the High preset at 195.3 FPS is an excellent choice, offering a massive performance headroom. The Ultra preset at 152.1 FPS is also viable, providing the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a very high frame rate. There is little reason to use Medium or Low at this resolution, as the system has ample headroom.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It delivers an average of 129.1 FPS, which is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 101.4 FPS is also perfectly playable and offers the best image quality. Users with 144Hz displays will prefer High, while those prioritizing visuals over a slight FPS drop can opt for Ultra.

For 3840x2160, the trade-off is more pronounced. To achieve a smooth 60 FPS experience, the High preset is the optimal choice, with an average of 69.6 FPS. This provides a comfortable buffer above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset, at 51.8 FPS, falls short of this target and may result in a less fluid experience. The Medium preset at 79.5 FPS is also a strong option, offering higher fidelity than High with a good average frame rate. For a locked 60 FPS, High is the safest selection, while users with VRR displays might find the frame rates of Medium or Ultra acceptable.

FAQ

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

A: The highest recorded average is 240.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system maintain a 60 FPS average at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 51.8, which is below the 60 FPS target. To exceed 60 FPS at 4K, the High preset (69.6 FPS) or Medium preset (79.5 FPS) is required.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical. The Ryzen 5 5600X scores 20680, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i7-10700's score of 20746.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4080 SUPER and the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT's score of 53489.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate?

A: The High preset is recommended, as it achieves an average of 129.1 FPS. The Ultra preset is also viable at 101.4 FPS, but High provides a larger buffer above the 144 FPS target.

Q: How much of a performance drop is seen when moving from 1440p High to 4K High?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 129.1. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average drops to 69.6 FPS, a reduction of 59.5 FPS.