The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting case study for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher graphical presets, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures high frame rates are achievable when the load allows. The data indicates a pairing that excels at 1440p and is capable of smooth 4K gameplay, though the game’s age and engine characteristics create specific bottlenecks.

Resolution Scaling

The performance delta between 1080p and 4K is substantial and clearly defines where the bottleneck lies. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 193.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 127.7 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 66.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 65.7% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, a clear indicator that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, with the frame rate nearly halving, reinforcing that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary limiting factor at these higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern changes with the Low preset, which is less demanding on the GPU. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 293.9 FPS, which drops to 194.9 FPS at 2560x1440 and 105.1 FPS at 3840x2160. While the frame rate still decreases with resolution, the absolute numbers are much higher, suggesting that the CPU is now capable of feeding the GPU more effectively. The fact that 4K Low still produces over 100 FPS indicates that the Ryzen 5 7600X’s six cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up, even when the GPU is not the primary constraint. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, starting at 150 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 100.1 FPS at 1440p, and falling to 56.2 FPS at 4K, which is just above the threshold for smooth gameplay.

The data suggests that the limiting component shifts depending on the resolution and settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the system is likely CPU-bound, as the 293.9 FPS figure is exceptionally high. However, as resolution and graphical fidelity increase, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, with the RTX 4080 SUPER’s raw compute power being taxed by the game’s rendering requirements. The 4K Ultra result of 56.2 FPS is particularly telling, as it shows that even a top-tier GPU like the RTX 4080 SUPER cannot maintain a high refresh rate at the most demanding settings in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 97 out of 1656 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 5.9% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a high-performance pairing for this specific game. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's processing power and the GPU's rendering capabilities, and the data shows that this combo is capable of delivering high frame rates across most settings.

The rank is likely driven by the CPU's strong single-threaded performance and high clock speeds, which are crucial for a game from this era that may not be optimized for many cores. The Ryzen 5 7600X has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which are high figures that help in games with moderate thread usage. The GPU, meanwhile, is a top-tier part with an average benchmark score of 53610, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. This combination of a fast CPU and a powerful GPU ensures that the system can push high frame rates, provided the game is not bottlenecked by other factors.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 26272, which is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (26262), the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U (26305), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (26320). The delta percentages are extremely small, ranging from -0.2% to 0.2%, indicating that these processors offer similar overall performance in synthetic benchmarks. However, the Ryzen 5 7600X’s higher boost clock and newer Zen 4 architecture likely give it an edge in the specific workloads of The Technomancer. The GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, has a similar average score of 53489, with a delta of 0.2%, suggesting that the RTX 4080 SUPER is only marginally faster in general compute tasks.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for The Technomancer, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial and helps to avoid bandwidth bottlenecks, especially at 4K where large texture and geometry data need to be moved quickly. The GPU’s base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2550 MHz, and these high clocks contribute to its raw compute throughput.

The RTX 4080 SUPER’s performance in The Technomancer is clearly demonstrated by the 4K High result of 66.3 FPS. This is a playable frame rate, and the GPU is effectively handling the game’s rendering load. The GPU’s 10240 shading units and 112 ROPs are well-suited for a title of this era, and the high pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s ensures that fill-rate is not a limiting factor. The data shows that the GPU’s performance scales predictably with resolution, which is a hallmark of a well-balanced graphics card.

The role of the GPU becomes even more critical when comparing the Low and Ultra presets at 4K. The 105.1 FPS at Low versus the 56.2 FPS at Ultra shows a 46.5% performance drop, which is directly attributable to the increased GPU workload from higher quality effects and shading. This demonstrates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rate in this scenario, and its compute resources are being fully utilized. The GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a strong indicator of its ability to handle these demanding tasks, and the benchmark results confirm that it is a capable part for this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combo at 1440p High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER at 2560x1440 with High settings is 127.7 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in The Technomancer?

A: This combination ranks 97th out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.9% of all systems.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610 and ranks in the 88th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the system more CPU-bound or GPU-bound at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 293.9 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suggests the system is likely CPU-bound, as the GPU is not being fully taxed.

Q: What is the difference in frame rate between 4K High and 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops from 66.3 FPS at High settings to 56.2 FPS at Ultra settings, a decrease of 10.1 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and core count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X plays a crucial supporting role in this combo, providing the processing power necessary to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER. The CPU is part of the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture and manufactured on a 5 nm process. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. These high clock speeds are particularly beneficial for a game like The Technomancer, which may not be heavily optimized for multi-threading and often relies on strong single-thread performance.

The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps to reduce memory latency and improve data access speeds. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for gaming workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7600X achieves a single-thread score of 3406 in Cinebench R23 and a multi-core score of 24128, demonstrating its strong per-core performance.

In The Technomancer, the CPU’s role is evident in the high frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 293.9 FPS result indicates that the CPU is capable of processing game logic and draw calls at a very high rate, preventing it from becoming a bottleneck. The CPU’s performance in the 3DMark single-thread test, with a score of 1060, further supports its capability in this regard. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 7600X is a well-matched partner for the RTX 4080 SUPER, ensuring that the GPU is not starved of data, even at high refresh rates. The combo’s rank of 97 out of 1656 confirms that this processor and graphics card work together effectively in this title.