The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting test for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 pairing. The data shows this combination delivers a wide range of performance, scaling from highly playable frame rates at 1080p to more demanding, sub-60 fps territory at 4K with maximum settings. The measured results indicate a system that is well-balanced for its era, with the CPU's strong multi-threading and the GPU's substantial bandwidth forming a capable foundation for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play The Technomancer with this hardware for a smooth experience?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 148.2 fps on High settings and 215.4 fps on Low, indicating a very fluid experience. Even at 2560x1440, High settings deliver an average of 92.7 fps, making this resolution a strong choice for high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D perform in multi-threaded workloads relevant to gaming?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores show robust multi-threading, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 10108. Its 3DMark score for 16 threads is 6764, which is very close to its maximum thread score of 6755, suggesting consistent performance across all cores.

Q: Is the RTX 3080's memory configuration a limiting factor in The Technomancer?

A: The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. For a game from this era, this configuration is more than sufficient, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved even at 2560x1440.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: The data shows a significant gap. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate on Low settings is 79.4 fps, while on Ultra it drops to 38.4 fps. This represents a substantial 41 fps difference, highlighting the heavy load that Ultra settings place on the GPU at 4K.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its closest rival in terms of overall benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24673, placing it 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1360P and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 by 0.6%.

Q: Where does this specific CPU+GPU combo rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 530 out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the upper third of all systems tested, indicating a solidly above-average performance tier.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the primary driver of visual fidelity in this pairing, and its specifications are well-suited for The Technomancer's demands. The GPU's core is clocked at a base of 1440 MHz with a boost of 1710 MHz, and it is built on the Ampere architecture using an 8 nm process. With 10 GB of GDDR6X memory running at an effective speed of 19 Gbps, the card provides a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s across a 320-bit bus. This high bandwidth is crucial for feeding the 8704 shading units and 272 texture mapping units, ensuring that high-resolution textures and effects are processed without bottleneck.

The benchmark results for the GPU show a Passmark G3D score of 25086, placing it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, scores 35860, which is 0.2% higher, while the AMD Radeon 880M is 0.4% behind. The RTX 3080's performance in this game is directly visible in the measured FPS data, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is less constrained. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 215.4 fps, demonstrating the GPU's raw power. However, the data also reveals the limits of its 10 GB frame buffer, as the 4K Ultra setting, which likely requires more memory and compute, drops the average to 38.4 fps.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a 5000-series processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, with a codename of Vermeer. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. A key feature is its large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is substantial for gaming and helps reduce memory latency. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Its benchmark scores confirm its strength in multi-threaded scenarios, which is often more relevant for modern game engines. For instance, its Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 9393, and its Passmark multi-thread score is 26318.

In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame delivery, particularly at higher frame rates. At 1920x1080, where the GPU can produce over 200 fps on Low settings, the CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1575 and single-thread score of 804 indicate that its per-core performance is sufficient to keep up. The CPU's average benchmark score of 24673 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, and it edges out its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-1360P, by 0.2%. This suggests that the 5700X3D provides a strong foundation that allows the RTX 3080 to operate near its full potential without being a limiting factor in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for The Technomancer, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 achieves a rank of 530 out of 1656 total combos. This places it in the 68th percentile of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing. The ranking indicates that this system is capable of outperforming the majority of other tested hardware pairings in this specific title.

The high rank is a product of the synergy between the CPU and GPU. The CPU's robust multi-threading and large cache help to manage the game's logic and asset streaming, while the GPU's high memory bandwidth and substantial compute power handle the rendering. While it does not reach the top tier of performance, the data suggests it offers a very capable experience. The difference between its average score and the top-ranked combos is not detailed, but its position in the upper third of all results signifies that it is a well-matched pair for this game, providing a balanced and high-performance platform.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo show a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The average frame rate on Low settings is 215.4 fps, which drops to 170.5 fps on Medium and 148.2 fps on High. Even on the most demanding Ultra settings, the average remains high at 114 fps, indicating a very smooth experience at this resolution across all quality presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected load increase. Low settings produce an average of 144.6 fps, while Medium settings yield 113.3 fps. High settings still deliver a very playable 92.7 fps, but Ultra settings bring the average down to 75.2 fps. This resolution appears to be a sweet spot for balancing visual quality and high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU is pushed much harder. The average frame rate on Low settings is 79.4 fps, which is still smooth. Medium settings reduce this to 63.2 fps, and High settings dip to 54.3 fps. The most demanding setting, Ultra, results in an average of only 38.4 fps, which is below the standard for a consistently smooth experience. The data illustrates a clear trend: as resolution and settings increase, the performance drops off significantly, with the most pronounced difference occurring between Low and Ultra at 4K.