The Technomancer

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 490th out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer. That places this configuration in the top third of all tested hardware pairings, which is a strong result for a game originally released in 2016. The data shows this combo delivers highly playable frame rates across most settings, with the primary challenge emerging only at the most demanding preset at 4K resolution.

This ranking reflects the balance between a capable 8-core CPU and a high-end GPU. The RTX 3080 Ti sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 7 5700X3D holds the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. These two components are well-matched, with neither dramatically outclassing the other in synthetic benchmarks. The CPU's average benchmark score of 24673 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals: it trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 by a mere 0.6%, sits just 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1360P, and leads the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D by 0.3%. This tight clustering means the processor is not a bottleneck in most scenarios.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 41224 places it within a narrow band of competitors. It sits just 0.5% behind the RTX 3090, 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, and 1.1% behind the RTX 5070. The performance delta between these cards is small enough that in-game results will depend more on driver optimization and specific workload characteristics than on raw compute differences.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It carries 12 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 384-bit bus, yielding a substantial 912.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This memory configuration is particularly relevant for The Technomancer, which can be texture-heavy at higher settings. The GPU's base clock runs at 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, while memory operates at 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective data rate.

The card's compute resources include 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. It delivers 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6. Benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 26896 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077, confirming strong DirectX 12 performance. The GPU's OpenCL score of 191309 and Vulkan score of 171798 indicate robust compute capabilities that extend beyond gaming.

In The Technomancer specifically, the GPU's role becomes evident when examining frame rate scaling. At 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 210.8 FPS average. This high ceiling suggests the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions, where CPU performance and game engine efficiency take precedence. However, as resolution increases to 4K, the GPU's workload grows substantially, and the frame rates drop accordingly.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. Starting at 1080p High settings with 151.9 FPS average, moving to 1440p High reduces performance to 99.2 FPS, a drop of roughly 35%. Continuing to 4K High brings the average down to 53.4 FPS, which represents a 46% reduction from 1440p and a 65% reduction from 1080p.

This scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p, the system has headroom to spare. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is substantial—from 210.8 FPS down to 116.6 FPS—but even the Ultra preset remains comfortably playable. At 1440p, the Low preset still achieves 151.5 FPS, while Ultra drops to 75.4 FPS. The 4K results show the first signs of strain: Low settings hold 83.3 FPS, Medium manages 65.3 FPS, High drops to 53.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40.2 FPS.

The data strongly suggests that the RTX 3080 Ti becomes the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops below the 40 FPS threshold. At lower resolutions and settings, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, boosted by the large shared L3 cache, are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 210.8 FPS, Medium settings reach 179.1 FPS, High settings achieve 151.9 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 116.6 FPS. Every preset at this resolution is well above the 60 FPS mark, and even the most demanding setting provides smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 151.5 FPS, Medium settings hit 115.9 FPS, High settings reach 99.2 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 75.4 FPS. All presets at 1440p remain above 60 FPS, making this resolution a safe choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the results become more varied. Low settings average 83.3 FPS, Medium settings achieve 65.3 FPS, High settings drop to 53.4 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 40.2 FPS. While Low and Medium remain playable, High and Ultra require a tolerance for reduced frame rates or a willingness to adjust settings.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 4K in The Technomancer?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The measured data shows 83.3 FPS at 4K Low and 65.3 FPS at 4K Medium. High settings drop to 53.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X3D compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 24673 is within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1360P, and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D. The Intel Core i5-11600 trails by 0.5%.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows 1440p offers the best balance. At 1440p High settings, the combo achieves 99.2 FPS, while Ultra settings still maintain 75.4 FPS. This provides high visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 3080 Ti compared to the RTX 3090?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti is actually slightly slower, trailing the RTX 3090 by 0.5% in average benchmark score. The difference is negligible in real-world gaming scenarios.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: Yes, easily. The measured average at 1080p Ultra is 116.6 FPS, which is nearly double the 60 FPS target. Even the most demanding settings at this resolution provide significant headroom.

Q: What does the combo's rank of 490 out of 1656 indicate?

A: This rank places the combo in the top 30% of all tested configurations for The Technomancer. The data suggests it outperforms roughly 70% of other CPU-GPU pairings tested with this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience depends on the target resolution. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. The combo delivers 116.6 FPS average at these settings, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay and leaves room for demanding scenes. There is no reason to compromise on quality at this resolution.

For 1440p, the High preset offers the best combination of visual fidelity and performance. The measured 99.2 FPS average provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining high-quality visuals. The Ultra preset at 75.4 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate, but High is the safer choice for consistent performance.

For 4K, the Medium preset is recommended. The 65.3 FPS average keeps gameplay fluid, while Low settings at 83.3 FPS sacrifice too much visual quality for a relatively modest frame rate gain. High settings at 53.4 FPS and Ultra at 40.2 FPS are best avoided unless the player has a variable refresh rate display and can tolerate occasional dips.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a Zen 3 architecture processor codenamed Vermeer, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The CPU's defining feature is its 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is exceptionally large and beneficial for games that rely on frequent data access patterns.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 210.8 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that likely approaches the game engine's practical limit. The CPU's multi-threaded performance is strong: it scores 22366 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 10108 in Geekbench multi-core. Single-thread performance is also solid, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3157 and Geekbench single-core at 1922.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are all within 0.6% of its average score, which means the 5700X3D provides no significant advantage or disadvantage compared to similarly priced processors. However, its 3D V-Cache technology, indicated by the "3D" in the name, is designed to improve gaming performance specifically. The large L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which can be particularly beneficial in open-world or action RPG titles like The Technomancer that feature complex environments and numerous NPC interactions.

The CPU's 3DMark scores show balanced scaling from 804 in single-thread tests to 6764 in 16-thread tests, indicating it handles both light and heavy workloads efficiently. This balance ensures that the CPU does not bottleneck the RTX 3080 Ti in most gaming scenarios. The PassMark multithread score of 26318 and physics score of 2686 further confirm the processor's capability in gaming workloads.

At higher resolutions, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The frame rate differences between 1440p and 4K are primarily driven by GPU workload, not CPU capability. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 40.2 FPS, which is significantly below the CPU's capability ceiling, confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck in this scenario.