The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting case study for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing. The benchmark data for this combination reveals a system that is capable but clearly constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, while showing strong headroom for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p. The measured results provide a clear picture of where this hardware excels and where it struggles, particularly under the strain of 4K Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and tells a clear story about system bottlenecks. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 95.2 FPS, which is a very playable figure. Moving to 1440p drops the average to 61.4 FPS, a reduction of roughly 35%. The jump to 3840x2160 is far more punishing, with the average FPS falling to 32.9. This represents a 65% loss in performance from the 1080p baseline, indicating that the GPU is being pushed to its absolute limits.

This scaling pattern strongly suggests that the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the primary limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is unlikely to be the bottleneck at these resolutions, as the frame rate drops are directly correlated with the exponential increase in pixel count. The data implies that while the CPU has ample headroom, the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and memory bandwidth are overwhelmed at 4K. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is also telling: 48.7 FPS versus 25.3 FPS. This 23.4 FPS gap shows that the GPU's compute units are heavily taxed by the higher graphical fidelity, confirming that resolution scaling is a pure GPU workload.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the decisive component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the observed frame rates. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has enough memory for 1080p and 1440p gaming but is likely hitting capacity limits at 4K Ultra. The benchmark results show a clear hierarchy: at 1080p, the card can achieve 139.6 FPS on Low settings, but this falls to 73.4 FPS on Ultra, a 66.2 FPS difference. This shows that the GPU's shading units (4864) and texture units (152) are heavily utilized by the higher preset.

The card’s boost clock of 1665 MHz and its FP32 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS are the engines driving these numbers. The data suggests that the card is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but its performance at 4K is marginal. The average scores in synthetic benchmarks, like the Passmark G3D score of 20349, place it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6600, are within a 0.5% margin of its average score, indicating that this is a mid-range performer. The GPU's VRAM size is likely the key constraint at 4K, as the drop from Medium (38.9 FPS) to High (32.9 FPS) suggests that texture loading is becoming a significant factor.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1920x1080 is 139.6, achieved with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The data shows that the AMD Radeon RX 6700M is the closest rival, with a score that is 0.2% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 and AMD Radeon 890M are both 0.5% behind, while the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP trails by 0.7%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 a high-performance CPU relative to others?

A: Yes, the CPU is in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 27220 is only 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K, showing it is a top-tier performer for its generation.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 94.6 on Low settings to 46.5 on Ultra settings, a difference of 48.1 frames per second.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming smoothly?

A: The data suggests it struggles. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 48.7 on Low settings, which is playable but not high-refresh-rate. On Ultra settings, the average drops to 25.3 FPS, which is not smooth.

Q: How much faster is this combo at 1080p compared to 4K on High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 95.2, while at 4K High it is 32.9. This means the 1080p performance is approximately 2.9 times higher.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1208th out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is surprising given the individual components' performance. The rank suggests that while the hardware is competent, it is not optimal for this specific title, likely due to the game's engine and its demands on the GPU.

This ranking is not a reflection of the CPU's capability, as it sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, but rather the GPU's limitations at higher settings. The GPU's 69th percentile ranking is more indicative of the bottleneck. The data shows that the system is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates. The 4K results are poor enough to drag down the overall ranking, suggesting that this combo is not intended for ultra-high-resolution gaming in this title. The fact that the GPU's nearest rivals are all within a 1% margin of its average score reinforces that this is a mid-range card that will struggle with demanding titles at high resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 plays a supporting role in this pairing, and its specifications suggest it is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 3060 Ti. With 8 cores and 16 threads, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, the CPU has substantial multi-threaded and single-threaded power. Its synthetic benchmark scores support this, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916. These numbers indicate that the CPU is not a limiting factor in The Technomancer, as the frame rates are more closely tied to GPU load.

The CPU’s performance is also reflected in its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i9-9900K has an average score that is only 0.7% lower, while the Intel Core i7-12700H is 0.8% lower. This places the Ryzen 7 5700 in a very competitive position. In the context of this game, the CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and high clock speeds are likely sufficient to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data implies that users could potentially pair this CPU with a more powerful GPU without experiencing a CPU bottleneck, as the 5700 has enough headroom to support higher frame rates than the 3060 Ti can deliver at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the system's performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably across all presets. The average FPS ranges from 139.6 on Low, 112.5 on Medium, 95.2 on High, and 73.4 on Ultra. This shows a clear and consistent scaling, with each preset tier costing roughly 20-25 FPS. This makes 1080p gaming a very smooth experience on any setting.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance is still respectable but begins to show strain. The average FPS is 94.6 on Low, 72.2 on Medium, 61.4 on High, and 46.5 on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 48.1 FPS, which is a significant hit. While the High preset is still playable, the Ultra preset dips below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that users may need to adjust settings for the best experience.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly out of its depth. The average FPS is 48.7 on Low, 38.9 on Medium, 32.9 on High, and 25.3 on Ultra. None of these settings provide a consistently smooth experience, with even the Low preset struggling to maintain 50 FPS. The data shows a linear decline in performance as settings are increased, making 4K gaming unviable for this combo.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo is found in the 1080p and 1440p ranges. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the best choice, delivering 95.2 FPS, which is well above the smoothness threshold while still providing a high level of graphical fidelity. The Ultra preset is also viable at 73.4 FPS, but the visual gain may not justify the 21.8 FPS loss compared to High.

For 1440p gaming, the Medium preset at 72.2 FPS offers the best balance between performance and visual quality. The High preset at 61.4 FPS is also acceptable, but the Medium preset provides a more comfortable frame rate buffer. The Ultra preset at 46.5 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS mark and can lead to a less responsive feel.

At 4K, the data suggests that users should avoid this resolution entirely. Even the Low preset at 48.7 FPS does not provide a smooth experience. If 4K is a requirement, the Low preset is the only playable option, but the compromise in visual quality is severe. The recommendation is to stick to 1440p Medium or 1080p High for the best overall experience, as these settings provide a high frame rate with good visual quality. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p, where the GPU has enough headroom to maintain a playable frame rate.