The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, places distinct demands on a system, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 produces a revealing set of benchmark results. The data shows a configuration where the GPU is the dominant force, but the CPU’s capabilities still shape the experience, particularly at lower resolutions. This analysis examines the measured frames per second (FPS) across three resolutions and four settings presets, interpreting what the numbers mean for the balance of this specific combo.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, and manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 12,830.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,494 in single-core, while Geekbench reports 9,950 multi-core and 1,894 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 24,419, and the single-thread score is 3,283. Its average benchmark score is 27,051, placing it at the 79th percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rivals in terms of average score are the Intel Core i9-9900K with a score of 27,097 (a delta of -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 with 26,936 (delta 0.4%), the Intel Core i5-14400T with 27,166 (delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-1370P with 26,900 (delta 0.6%). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating the 5700G sits in a closely contested performance tier.

For The Technomancer, the CPU’s role is to feed the RTX 4080 with draw calls and game logic. The data from the measured FPS shows that at 1080p, the system reaches 236 FPS on Low settings, which is a high ceiling that suggests the CPU is not the primary constraint at that point. However, the scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals where the CPU’s influence wanes. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 55, which is a clear sign that the GPU is the limiting factor. The 5700G’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for a game of this era, as even the most demanding settings do not show a CPU-side bottleneck that would cap performance below the GPU’s output. The benchmark results indicate that the processor’s multi-threaded capability, while not class-leading, provides enough headroom for the RTX 4080 to operate without being starved for data at higher resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD103 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with memory clocked at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). Its compute resources include 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, along with 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores. The card’s pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 761.5 GTexel/s, with a FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS.

In GPU benchmarks, the RTX 4080 scores 34,457 in PassMark G3D and 20,671 in PassMark GPU Compute. It also achieves 263,779 in Geekbench Vulkan and 214,739 in Geekbench OpenCL. The average benchmark score is 54,247, placing it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with a score of 54,209 (delta 0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X with 54,828 (delta -1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with 55,698 (delta -2.6%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S with 55,757 (delta -2.7%). The RTX 4080 is essentially tied with the 4080 SUPER, and slightly ahead of the others, showing it is a top-tier performer.

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s role is decisive. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average is 55 FPS, which is a playable but not exceptionally high frame rate, indicating the GPU is being pushed hard. At 1080p Low, the average reaches 236 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has ample headroom when the resolution and settings are reduced. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, even at 4K with Ultra settings, as the game’s release date of 2016 means its texture and geometry demands are well within the card’s capacity. The high bandwidth and clock speeds allow the RTX 4080 to maintain high frame rates across all settings, with the only significant drop occurring at 4K Ultra, where the game’s rendering load becomes the primary factor.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of resolution scaling. At 1080p with Low settings, the system averages 236 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 195 FPS, a decrease of 41 FPS (approximately 17%). At 4K Low, the average is 107 FPS, which is a further drop of 88 FPS (approximately 45%) from 1440p. This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more heavily loaded, and the frame rate scales down accordingly.

For High settings, the trend continues. At 1080p High, the average is 195 FPS. At 1440p High, it falls to 128 FPS (a 34% drop), and at 4K High, it reaches 70 FPS (a 45% drop from 1440p). Medium settings show a similar pattern: 215 FPS at 1080p, 149 FPS at 1440p (a 31% drop), and 82 FPS at 4K (a 45% drop). Ultra settings exhibit the steepest decline: 152 FPS at 1080p, 100 FPS at 1440p (a 34% drop), and 55 FPS at 4K (a 45% drop).

The consistent ~45% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would not scale as predictably with resolution, because the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant regardless of resolution. The fact that the FPS drops by nearly half when moving from 1440p to 4K, regardless of whether the settings are Low or Ultra, confirms that the RTX 4080’s rendering throughput is the constraint. The CPU’s contribution is more visible at 1080p, where the higher frame rates (e.g., 236 FPS on Low) are still achievable, but even there, the GPU is not fully saturated in a way that would cause a CPU bottleneck. The data suggests that the 5700G is capable of supporting the RTX 4080 at all tested resolutions, but the GPU’s workload dominates the performance outcome.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 128 FPS. This indicates a smooth experience at that resolution, with the GPU handling the load comfortably.

Q: How does the frame rate at 4K Ultra compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 55, while at 1080p Ultra, it is 152. This represents a 64% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K, highlighting the significant rendering load at the higher resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The average FPS drops from 107 on Low to 55 on Ultra at 4K, showing that the GPU’s workload scales with settings. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to avoid being a bottleneck, as the frame rate scales consistently with resolution.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximizing frame rate while maintaining quality?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p with High settings provides a balance, achieving 128 FPS. This is significantly higher than 4K High (70 FPS) while offering a better visual experience than 1080p High (195 FPS), which is more likely to be limited by other factors.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to its nearest CPU rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27,051, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K’s score of 27,097, a delta of -0.2%. This means the two processors perform at essentially the same level on average.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 70 FPS, with an average of 82 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS. This shows that even at 4K, the system maintains a playable frame rate on Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 332nd out of 3,696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the combo in the top 9% of all configurations tested for this game. The high ranking is primarily driven by the RTX 4080’s exceptional performance, as the GPU’s average benchmark score of 54,247 is at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU, with a 79th percentile ranking, is not a weak link, but it does not boost the combo to the very top tier.

The rank of 332 out of 3,696 suggests that while this combo is strong, there are many other pairings that achieve higher frame rates in this game. This is likely because the game’s performance is heavily GPU-bound, and combos with even more powerful GPUs or those paired with faster CPUs for lower-resolution scenarios might edge ahead. However, the data shows that this combo delivers excellent performance across all tested settings, with no resolution or preset falling below 55 FPS average. The combination is well-balanced, with the CPU providing enough single-thread and multi-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking the GPU, even at 1080p where frame rates approach 236 FPS. The rank reflects a system that is more than capable of delivering a high-quality experience in The Technomancer, with the GPU being the primary driver of its strong standing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo is as follows:

• 1920x1080 (1080p):
• Low: Average FPS 236
• Medium: Average FPS 215, with a minimum of 183 and a maximum of 247
• High: Average FPS 195
• Ultra: Average FPS 152

• 2560x1440 (1440p):
• Low: Average FPS 195
• Medium: Average FPS 149, with a minimum of 127 and a maximum of 172
• High: Average FPS 128
• Ultra: Average FPS 100

• 3840x2160 (4K):
• Low: Average FPS 107
• Medium: Average FPS 82, with a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 94
• High: Average FPS 70
• Ultra: Average FPS 55

The data shows a clear progression: at 1080p, the system is capable of very high frame rates, with Low settings exceeding 200 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p shows a minimum of 183 FPS, ensuring a consistent experience. At 1440p, the frame rates remain high, with Low achieving 195 FPS and High dropping to 128 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K results are more modest, with Low reaching 107 FPS and Ultra dropping to 55 FPS, which is just at the edge of smooth playability. The minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution, providing a range that indicates the frame time variance is manageable, particularly at 1080p where the minimum is 183 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the Ultra preset provides an average of 152 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a smooth experience, and the high frame rate means there is little reason to drop below Ultra unless seeking the absolute maximum refresh rate. The High preset at 1080p yields 195 FPS, which could be beneficial for 240 Hz displays, but the visual quality trade-off may not be worth it for most users.

At 1440p, the High preset offers an average of 128 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p still delivers 100 FPS, which is playable, but High provides a better balance of visual fidelity and performance. The Medium preset at 1440p drops to 149 FPS, but the visual downgrade from High is noticeable, making High the recommended choice for this resolution.

For 4K, the situation is more nuanced. The High preset averages 70 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS standard for smooth play, and the Medium preset averages 82 FPS, providing a bit more headroom. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 55 FPS, which is below 60 and may result in occasional stutters. The data suggests that for 4K, the High preset is the best experience, as it maintains a playable frame rate while preserving most visual quality. The Medium preset is a viable alternative if a higher frame rate is preferred, but the High preset’s 70 FPS average, with a minimum of 70 FPS recorded for Medium, indicates that High should stay above that minimum. The Low preset at 4K reaches 107 FPS, but the visual degradation is severe, so it is not recommended unless frame rate is the sole priority. Overall, the recommended settings are Ultra at 1080p, High at 1440p, and High at 4K, as these provide the best combination of visual quality and performance based on the measured data.