The Technomancer

The Technomancer, an action RPG released in 2016, is tested with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The measured FPS data covers four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160), and the combo ranks 45th out of 1656 tested configurations. The CPU, a Zen 3 Vermeer part with 8 cores and 16 threads, and the GPU, a Blackwell 2.0 flagship with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, together produce a wide range of frame rates that reveal distinct scaling behavior.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS values indicate that the High preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 3840x2160, High delivers 82.3 FPS, while Ultra drops to 62.6 FPS. The gap between these two presets is substantial, and High remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. Medium at 4K yields 91.9 FPS, and Low reaches 123.3 FPS, but High provides a better visual quality per the data without sacrificing the frame rate as much as Ultra. For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, Ultra at 4K is still playable at 62.6 FPS, but the drop from High is notable.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. Ultra achieves 112.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS mark, and High reaches 147.8 FPS. The difference between Ultra and High is 34.9 FPS, but both are smooth. Given that Ultra is the highest preset and still delivers over 100 FPS, it is the recommended choice for 1440p. Medium and Low are unnecessary unless the user seeks extremely high refresh rates, with Medium at 171.6 FPS and Low at 212.1 FPS.

At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 170 FPS. Ultra produces 174.7 FPS, High 213.6 FPS, Medium 224.3 FPS, and Low 245.5 FPS. The differences are less critical here because even Ultra is far above typical display refresh rates. For 1080p, Ultra is the best choice for maximum quality, as the frame rate remains high enough for any monitor. The data shows that the RTX 5090 is powerful enough to handle Ultra at 1080p without any concern.

Overall, the High preset is the sweet spot for 4K, while Ultra is recommended for 1440p and 1080p. The measured rows show that the GPU scales well with resolution, but the CPU's performance becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in The Technomancer?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 45th out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the top 2.7% of all configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606. It is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535), 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27708), and 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i7-13700H (27716). The differences are minimal, indicating near-identical CPU performance among these parts.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. This large memory pool and high bandwidth support the high frame rates observed at 4K.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has a launch MSRP of $449. (Note: The GPU's launch MSRP is $1,999 USD, but this is the only mention of pricing in this analysis.)

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 62.6. This is the lowest measured value across all settings and resolutions, but it remains above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 84306. It is 0.1% higher than the RTX 5090 D (84241), 1.3% higher than the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 (83209), and 1.6% lower than the NVIDIA CMP 40HX (85637). The GPU's percentile rank is 94, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of tested GPUs.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of decreasing performance as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop varies by preset. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 213.6 at 1920x1080 to 147.8 at 2560x1440, and then to 82.3 at 3840x2160. The drop from 1440p to 4K is larger than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, suggesting that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at 4K. This is consistent with the RTX 5090's high pixel rate and texture rate, but the sheer number of pixels at 4K still imposes a heavy load.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar: 245.5 FPS at 1080p, 212.1 FPS at 1440p, and 123.3 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p is smaller (from 245.5 to 212.1) than the drop from 1440p to 4K (from 212.1 to 123.3). This indicates that even with reduced graphical load, the 4K resolution demands significantly more GPU throughput.

Medium settings show 224.3 FPS at 1080p, 171.6 FPS at 1440p, and 91.9 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is again the steepest. Ultra settings produce 174.7 FPS at 1080p, 112.9 FPS at 1440p, and 62.6 FPS at 4K. Here, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 61.8 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 50.3 FPS, showing a more even distribution, but the 4K result is still the lowest.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU's performance is sufficient to drive very high frame rates, and the GPU is not fully utilized. As resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the frame rates become more dependent on the RTX 5090's capabilities. The fact that the 4K results are consistently the lowest across all presets confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck at that resolution, while the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration is adequate for the game's demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact average FPS values for each resolution and preset combination. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded in the data.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 82.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 123.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 91.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 62.6 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 147.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 212.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 171.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 112.9 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 213.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 245.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 224.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 174.7 |

At 4K, the range spans from 62.6 FPS (Ultra) to 123.3 FPS (Low), a spread of 60.7 FPS. At 1440p, the range is from 112.9 to 212.1 FPS, and at 1080p, from 174.7 to 245.5 FPS. The data shows that the RTX 5090 can handle 4K at playable frame rates even on Ultra, but the High preset offers a more comfortable margin. The CPU's performance is highlighted at 1080p, where even Low settings exceed 245 FPS, indicating that the processor is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 45 out of 1656 places this configuration in the 97th percentile of all tested combos in The Technomancer. This is a strong result, but it is worth remembering the GPU's percentile rank (94) is higher than the CPU's percentile rank (84). This suggests that the RTX 5090 is the more dominant component in this pairing, and that the Ryzen 7 5800X, while capable, is not the primary driver of the high ranking.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 27606 is within 0.4% of its nearest rivals, indicating that the 5800X is a solid mid-range performer. The GPU's average benchmark score of 84306 is similarly close to its nearest rivals, with a maximum delta of 1.6%. The combination of a top-tier GPU and a strong CPU yields a rank that is better than the CPU's individual percentile, confirming that the GPU's performance is the key factor in the game's frame rates.

Given that the combo ranks 45th out of 1656, it outperforms the vast majority of tested systems. The data shows that the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are well-suited for The Technomancer's demands, and the Ryzen 7 5800X's 8 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecks at most settings. The only scenario where the CPU might become a limiting factor is at 1080p with Low settings, where the frame rate reaches 245.5 FPS, but even then the CPU's performance is adequate. Overall, this combo is a high-end configuration that delivers excellent frame rates across all tested presets and resolutions.