The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that clearly separates the capabilities of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the processor's strong multi-threaded performance ensures headroom at lower settings. This analysis examines the measured data to understand the balance between these two components in this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a predictable and steep decline in average frame rates as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 119.2 at 1080p to 78.9 at 1440p, and finally to 43.3 at 4K. This represents a significant 63.7% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the rendering workload scales heavily with pixel count. The frame rate drop is not linear, with the most substantial loss occurring between 1440p and 4K, where the average FPS falls by 35.6 frames. This is a classic sign of the GPU becoming increasingly saturated as pixel throughput demands rise.

The scaling pattern suggests that at 1080p, the system is likely not fully GPU-bound, as the high average FPS of 119.2 on High settings leaves room for other components to contribute. However, as resolution climbs to 4K, the GPU's compute and memory resources are pushed to their limits, making it the definitive limiting factor. The delta between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is also telling: the average FPS ranges from 65.1 on Low to 35.5 on Ultra, a 29.6 FPS spread that shows the game's visual effects have a massive impact on the GPU's workload at high pixel counts. This indicates that for 4K gaming, the RX 6750 XT is the primary constraint, and users must make significant compromises in settings to achieve playable frame rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, is clearly the dominant factor in this game's performance, especially at higher resolutions. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s, which is a crucial resource for a game like The Technomancer that likely features large textures and complex scenes. The GPU's boost clock of 2600 MHz and game clock of 2495 MHz allow for substantial compute throughput, with a peak FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS. These specifications directly correlate with the measured frames: the card's ability to process pixel and texture data is what determines the significant FPS differences between Low and Ultra presets.

The benchmark results show that the GPU's performance percentile ranks at 79 among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with an average score that is only 1.3% higher. This suggests that while the RX 6750 XT is a capable performer, it sits in a specific performance tier. In The Technomancer, this translates to an inability to maintain 60 FPS at 4K on High settings, where it averages only 43.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is even more demanding, yielding just 35.5 FPS. The data implies that the GPU's 12 GB frame buffer and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the card's raw shading power becomes the limiting factor, causing the frame rate to fall below the 60 FPS threshold on all but the Low preset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides a robust foundation for this system. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz, combined with a 32 MB L3 cache, ensure that the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. This processing power is more than sufficient to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic data, even at 1080p where frame rates are highest.

The data suggests that the CPU's role in The Technomancer is to provide consistent frame pacing, as the average FPS at 1080p Low reaches 181.6, a figure that is far beyond what the GPU can typically handle at higher settings. The fact that the FPS scales so dramatically with resolution indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 4K; if it were, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the CPU's performance headroom is evident in the 1080p results, where the system is likely more balanced. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, has an average score that is a mere 0.3% lower, confirming that this CPU is a high-performance part capable of supporting the GPU without introducing a significant bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Examining the measured data by resolution, the system's behavior is clearly defined. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 91.0 on Ultra to 181.6 on Low. The Medium preset delivers 139.3 FPS, and High sits at 119.2 FPS. This shows a wide performance envelope, with the Ultra preset still delivering a very playable average above 90 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 90.6 FPS drop, which demonstrates the massive impact of the game's graphical features on this GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to a range between 59.8 on Ultra and 115.6 on Low. The High preset yields 78.9 FPS, while Medium achieves 93 FPS. This resolution presents a more balanced workload, where the Ultra preset just barely maintains an average above 60 FPS. The 4K resolution (3840x2160) shows the most demanding results, with average FPS from 35.5 on Ultra to 65.1 on Low. High settings produce 43.3 FPS, and Medium settings provide 48.9 FPS. Notably, none of the 4K presets, aside from Low, manage to reach the 60 FPS mark, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks at 790 out of 1656 combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all possible systems, suggesting that while it is not a top-tier setup, it is far from a low-end performer. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's high 86th percentile and the GPU's slightly lower 79th percentile, with the GPU likely dragging the overall combo rank down due to its limitations at 4K in this specific game.

The combo's rank of 790 is a useful indicator of its overall standing, but the measured FPS data provides a more nuanced view. The system is capable of delivering excellent performance at 1080p, where it can handle even the Ultra preset well above 60 FPS. At 1440p, it remains a solid performer, with High settings providing a comfortable 78.9 FPS. The ranking also implies that many other combos, likely those with more powerful GPUs, will outperform this one at 4K, where the RX 6750 XT's 35.5 FPS Ultra result is a clear weak point. This combo is a strong 1080p and 1440p machine, but its 4K capabilities are limited.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 119.2 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual fidelity and performance, but the Ultra preset at 91.0 FPS is also highly playable and will provide a better visual experience. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Medium preset at 139.3 FPS is a strong choice to maximize smoothness. At 2560x1440, the High preset at 78.9 FPS is the most balanced option, delivering a smooth experience with good visual quality. The Medium preset at 93 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing frame rate, while the Ultra preset at 59.8 FPS is borderline and may not be ideal for all users.

For 3840x2160, the data indicates that this GPU is out of its comfort zone for high settings. The Low preset at 65.1 FPS is the only option that consistently stays above 60 FPS, making it the only recommended setting for 4K gaming. The Medium preset at 48.9 FPS and High at 43.3 FPS are playable but will not provide a smooth experience for fast-paced action. The Ultra preset at 35.5 FPS is generally not recommended for 4K due to its low frame rate. In summary, for the best experience, users should target 1080p Ultra or 1440p High, and only use 4K with the Low preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 78.9 FPS, which indicates a smooth and playable experience for most users.

Q: Can the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT maintain 60 FPS at 4K on Ultra settings?

A: No, the data shows an average FPS of only 35.5 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score that is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, its closest rival, and only 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS.

Q: What is the best setting preset for 1080p gaming?

A: The data suggests the High preset at 119.2 FPS offers a great balance, while the Ultra preset at 91.0 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize visual quality over maximum frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K, as frame rates drop dramatically with increased resolution, while the CPU's performance headroom is sufficient to feed the GPU.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The difference is 55.8 FPS, with the Low preset achieving 115.6 FPS and the Ultra preset achieving 59.8 FPS at 2560x1440.