The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in The Technomancer, with performance tapering off at 4K as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The data across resolution and settings scales predictably, with the CPU’s strong multi-threaded capabilities ensuring high frame rates at lower resolutions, while the GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM provides ample headroom for texture-heavy scenes.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on a 7 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The CPU’s substantial thread count is well-suited for The Technomancer, an Action RPG that benefits from multi-threaded processing during large-scale combat and dynamic world events. The benchmark scores reflect this: the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794, while its single-core score is 3359, indicating a strong balance between parallel and single-thread performance.

In the game’s measured FPS, the CPU’s capabilities are most evident at 1080p and 1440p, where frame rates exceed 117 FPS at High settings. At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS reaches 117, but this is likely GPU-bound given the RX 7700’s performance. The CPU’s high single-thread score ensures that even at lower resolutions, where the CPU has more work to do per frame, the frame rates remain high. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration means the CPU can handle the game’s background tasks, such as AI and physics, without becoming a limiting factor at these settings.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT’s performance relative to other CPUs is strong, ranking in the 81st percentile of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with an average score of 29868 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and 7840HS both with 29955 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X with 29713 (0.6% delta). This suggests the 5800XT is a capable performer, though not a top-tier chip, but its 8-core 16-thread design proves sufficient for The Technomancer.

The CPU’s cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. This cache layout is standard for Zen 3, and the 32 MB L3 is particularly beneficial for games that rely on large, shared data sets. The memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the game’s requirements. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes ensures a fast connection to the GPU and NVMe drives, though the game’s loading times are more heavily influenced by storage speed than the CPU.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is a RDNA 3.0 architecture GPU, also known by the codename "Wheat Nas," built on a 5 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a boost clock of 2459 MHz, and a game clock of 2041 MHz. With 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, the RX 7700 delivers a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s, with an FP32 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS.

In The Technomancer, this GPU configuration is a strong performer, especially at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p High settings, the average FPS is 117, and at Medium it is 137, with a minimum of 117 and maximum of 158. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 92 FPS. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than enough for the game at these settings, and the high memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming is not a bottleneck. The GPU’s performance scales well with resolution, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as seen in the 4K results.

The GPU’s performance relative to other GPUs is moderate, ranking in the 58th percentile of all tested GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X with an average score of 15862 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 with 16014 (-1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 with 15679 (1.1% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with 16129 (-1.7% delta). This indicates the RX 7700 is a middle-of-the-road GPU, but its 16 GB VRAM and modern architecture make it well-suited for this game’s demands at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend across resolutions. At 1080p High, the average is 117 FPS, which drops to 77 FPS at 1440p High, and further to 42 FPS at 4K High. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s capabilities are more than sufficient to handle the game at 1080p, but as resolution increases, the GPU’s pixel and texture processing become the bottleneck.

Specifically, the average FPS at High settings is 117 at 1080p, 77 at 1440p, and 42 at 4K. This represents a 31.2% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 45.5% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the average is 179 at 1080p, 117 at 1440p, and 64 at 4K, showing a similar pattern. At Ultra settings, the average is 92 at 1080p, 60 at 1440p, and 33 at 4K, which is a 34.8% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 45% drop from 1440p to 4K. These drops align with the GPU’s performance limits, as the RX 7700’s pixel rate and texture rate are the determining factors at higher resolutions.

The data also shows the impact of settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS (179 vs 92), while at 4K, the difference is 31 FPS (64 vs 33). This indicates that settings have a significant impact on performance, but the resolution scaling is more pronounced. The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU’s performance is not enough to compensate for the increased GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1723 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the 46.6th percentile of tested hardware combinations. This is a mid-tier ranking, reflecting that while the CPU is strong, the GPU is relatively modest in the grand scheme of tested hardware.

This ranking suggests that the combo is not a top-tier performer, but it is far from the bottom. The CPU’s performance in the 81st percentile of CPUs is offset by the GPU’s 58th percentile ranking, putting the combo in a balanced but not exceptional position. For a game like The Technomancer, which is not extremely demanding, this combo is capable of delivering smooth performance at 1080p and 1440p, as shown by the FPS data, but it will not achieve extreme frame rates at 4K.

The combo’s ranking is a reflection of the average performance across all tested combos. The 1723rd position means that roughly 53.4% of combos tested performed better in this game. This is a notable statistic, as it indicates that many other hardware combinations, likely with more powerful GPUs, can achieve higher frame rates. However, the combination is still a viable option for users looking to play The Technomancer at 1080p or 1440p, especially given the 16 GB VRAM which allows for high texture settings without VRAM limitations.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings with this combo?

A: The average FPS at 1080p High settings is 117 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU performance compare to the CPU performance?

A: The CPU ranks in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. This indicates the GPU is the weaker component in this combo.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM sufficient for The Technomancer?

A: Yes, the 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game, as it can handle high and Ultra textures at 1080p and 1440p, and even at 4K the VRAM is not a limiting factor.

Q: What is the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 117 at 1080p High to 42 at 4K High, a 64.1% reduction in frame rate.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested hardware?

A: The combo ranks 1723 out of 3696 tested combos, placing it in the 46.6th percentile of performance.

Q: What is the maximum FPS recorded at 1080p?

A: The maximum FPS at 1080p Medium is 158 FPS, and at 1080p Low, the average is 179 FPS, which is the highest average FPS recorded.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + AMD Radeon RX 7700 combo in The Technomancer is as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K)
• High: 42 avg FPS
• Low: 64 avg FPS
• Medium: 49 avg FPS (min 42, max 57)
• Ultra: 33 avg FPS
• 2560x1440 (1440p)
• High: 77 avg FPS
• Low: 117 avg FPS
• Medium: 90 avg FPS (min 76, max 103)
• Ultra: 60 avg FPS
• 1920x1080 (1080p)
• High: 117 avg FPS
• Low: 179 avg FPS
• Medium: 137 avg FPS (min 117, max 158)
• Ultra: 92 avg FPS

The data is consistent across settings, with the Medium settings providing a good balance between frame rate and visual quality. The 1080p Medium setting offers a 137 avg FPS with a minimum of 117 and maximum of 158, which is a solid performance for smooth gameplay. At 1440p, the Medium setting yields 90 avg FPS, with a min of 76 and max of 103, which is also playable. At 4K, the Medium setting averages 49 FPS, which is borderline for a smooth experience. The Low settings at each resolution provide the highest frame rates, but the visual quality is reduced. The Ultra settings provide the lowest frame rates, which is expected, but still playable at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 33, which is below the 60 FPS target for a smooth experience. Overall, the data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with a comfortable margin for high settings, while 4K requires lowering settings to achieve playable frame rates.