The Technomancer

The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a capable but not top-tier experience in The Technomancer. Measured data shows this combo reaches playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across all presets, while 4K requires careful settings management to stay smooth. The system sits in the middle of the pack for tested configurations, with a strong CPU contested by rivals and a GPU that behaves like a slightly older flagship.

Resolution Scaling

The most telling pattern appears as resolution climbs from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. Every preset’s average FPS drops sharply when moving from 1440p to 4K, whereas the drop from 1080p to 1440p is less steep. For example, the High preset averages 132 FPS at 1080p, 86 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. Similarly, the Low preset goes from 201 FPS at 1080p to 131 FPS at 1440p to 72 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset follows the same curve: 154 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. Even Ultra, which starts at 103 FPS at 1080p, only manages 67 FPS at 1440p and 47 FPS at 4K.

The absolute difference between the two lower resolutions is substantial—the 1080p values are roughly 1.5 to 2 times the 1440p values in most cases. Moving from 1440p to 4K brings a more dramatic halving or a bit more in several presets. This suggests that the frame rate becomes strongly dependent on pixel fill rate as resolution increases. The CPU’s 3D benchmark scores—such as 14317 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1452 in single-core—are clearly capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. But at 4K, the GPU’s raw throughput is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the deep drop when pixel count increases.

The data indicates that the 5800X3D’s eight cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, are sufficient for this Action RPG. The large 96 MB shared L3 cache likely helps keep CPU performance consistent, but the measurements show that resolution scaling is almost entirely GPU-driven. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset crosses the 100 FPS mark, meaning the CPU is not a bottleneck at any setting. At 4K, the CPU has ample headroom; the bottleneck shifts to the RTX 3070 Ti’s pixel processing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience depends on your target refresh rate. For 1080p, Ultra presets deliver 103 FPS average, which is more than enough for 100 Hz displays. The Medium preset yields 154 FPS, while Low gives 201 FPS—both are far above 60 FPS. The trade-off between visual detail and smoothness is minimal at this resolution, so selecting Ultra provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing frame rate responsiveness.

At 1440p, the High preset averages 86 FPS, which is right at the edge of 90 FPS panels. Ultra drops to 67 FPS, still playable but with a visible reduction in fluidity. Medium offers 101 FPS, making it the sweet spot if you prefer motion fluidity over extra detail. Low reaches 131 FPS, but the visual downgrade may not be worth the extra frames. The data suggests that 1440p Medium provides the best balance: it stays above 100 FPS, while the 0th percentile minimum (for Medium) is 86 FPS, which is still smooth.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset averages 72 FPS, the only Silicon preset above 60 FPS. Medium averages 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS, which can produce stutter in heavy scenes. High runs at 47 FPS and Ultra at 37 FPS—both fall below the 60 FPS line. Therefore, the only viable 4K presets are Low (playable over 60 FPS) and Medium (playable if you tolerate occasional drops). The measured minimum of 47 FPS in Medium indicates the frame pacing may dip during combat or busy areas. So if the user prioritizes fluidity at 4K, Low is safer; if visual fidelity is more important, Medium is acceptable but not guaranteed.

Summarizing, the data recommends the High or Ultra preset at 1080p, Medium at 1440p, and Low at 4K. Those choices provide the best ratio of visual quality to smoothness given the measured frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo sits at rank 1318 out of 3696 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of the database pack. That rank reflects a balanced pair: the CPU outperforms a significant portion of the field, and the GPU contributes strong scores. In isolation, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896 and is listed at the 80th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (average score 27887, delta 0%), the Intel Core i5-12600K (average 27799, delta +0.3%), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (average 27932, delta -0.1%), and the Intel Core i9-10900K (average 27872, delta 0.1%). These deltas are tiny—within 1%—indicating that the 5800X3D performs essentially on par with those mid-range/high-end desktop and laptop processors, despite its three-year-old architecture.

The RTX 3070 Ti, on the other hand, has an average GPU score of 29945 and sits at the 75th percentile among all GPUs. Its neighbors include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (score 29928, delta 0.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (score 30095, delta -0.5%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (score 29783, delta 0.5%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (score 30433, delta -1.6%). The GPU is very near the RTX 2080 Ti and slightly behind the RX 6800, but the differences are minor. The measured in-game performance aligns with these standings: the combination delivers FPS values that are typical for a pairing of a high-end Zen 3 processor with a mid-to-high-tier Ampere GPU.

The overall rank of 1318/3696 clarifies that this pair is not a extreme top-tier setup for The Technomancer, but it comfortably outperforms a majority of the other tested combos. The 4K Ultra equipped with almost 37 FPS average is not a strong point, but the 1080p and 1440p results are very respectable. The rank reflects both the strength of the components and the demands of the game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table contains the exact measured average, minimum, and maximum frame rates for each resolution and preset combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 47 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 72 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 55 | 47 | 64 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 37 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | High | 86 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 131 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 101 | 86 | 116 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 67 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | High | 132 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 201 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 154 | 131 | 178 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 103 | – | – |

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded frame-time ranges; the others lack minima and maxima, so only average values are available. The Medium data gives useful insight into consistency: at 4K the range spans from 47 to 64 FPS, a 17-FPS swing; at 1440p it goes from 86 to 116, a 30-FPS spread; at 1080p from 131 to 178, a 47-FPS range. These wide ranges indicate that the game can stutter during heavy scenes, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU is less stressed.

When comparing presets at a given resolution, the scaling from Ultra to Low is not linear. At 4K, going from Ultra (37 FPS) to High (47) to Medium (55) to Low (72) shows the largest jump between Medium and Low—a 17-FPS difference. At 1440p, the progression from Ultra (67) to High (86) to Medium (101) to Low (131) is more even. At 1080p, all presets exceed 100 FPS, with Low reaching 201 FPS, nearly double the Ultra value.

These numbers imply that the game’s rendering cost rises steeply with resolution, and that the GPU’s limit is felt earliest at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS is barely playable, whereas Low nearly doubles that to 72 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS the RTX 3070 Ti and 5800X3D deliver in this game?

A: The highest average is 201 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Which preset yields the lowest average frame rate, and what is that value?

A: The lowest is the 3840x2160 Ultra preset, which averages 37 FPS.

Q: Does the 4K Medium preset maintain a stable frame rate?

A: The data gives its average at 55 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS. The 47 minimum suggests occasional dips below the monitor’s refresh rate if it is 60 Hz.

Q: How well does this combo compare to the overall trend?

A: The combination ranks 1318 out of 3696 tested combos, placing it in the upper segment, and the CPU and GPU each sit in the 80th and 75th percentiles among all comparable parts.

Q: What is the suggested price of the CPU according to its launch MSRP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D had a launch MSRP of $449; the RTX 3070 Ti had a launch MSRP of 599 USD. (Note: Only mention once per component.)

Q: Is the CPU likely to hold back the GPU at 1080p?

A: Given that 1080p Ultra reaches 103 FPS and Low 201 FPS, the CPU (8 cores, 16 threads, 4.50 GHz boost) appears sufficient. The large L3 cache of 96 MB likely helps, and the data shows no obvious CPU bottleneck at any resolution tested.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D uses a Zen 3 architecture with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base frequency is 3.40 GHz and it boosts up to 4.50 GHz. It packs 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a hallmark of the “X3D” models. That large cache can mitigate memory latency in gaming workloads, though the exact benefit is not quantified here. The CPU is a 7 nm part from TSMC with 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, and it supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In synthetic tests, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14317 and a single-core score of 1453. Its Geekbench multi-core score is 11765 and single-core is 2017. The PassMark multi-thread score is 28309, and single-thread score is 3234. These numbers confirm a strong general-purpose CPU, but they don't directly translate to game performance.

Given that the frame rates at 1080p are all above 100 FPS even on Ultra, the CPU is delivering command updates fast enough. At 1440p and 4K, the higher pixel batches allow the GPU to become the primary scheduler. The scaling pattern—more aggressive FPS losses at 4K for the same CPU—points to the GPU being the constraining component, not the CPU. The 5800X3D's high single-thread speed, reflected in its R23 single-core 1452 and PassMark single-thread 3234, keeps draw calls and physics loops on time. The large L3 and 8-core design give plenty of headroom for the game’s macro loading, but the measured results suggest the GPU dominates.

The component is no longer in production, but its performance still matches many current chips. Its nearest rivals in the aggregate benchmark show it trading blows with the Ryzen 7 6800U and Intel Core i9-10900K. For The Technomancer, the CPU is clearly capable of buttressing the RTX 3070 Ti, with the “it’s not the CPU that limits” conclusion drawn from the resolution scaling evidence. When picking a CPU for this game, the 5800X3D is a strong candidate, but the GPU’s own limitations make it the primary aspect of higher configurations.