The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination lands at rank 545 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it squarely in the top third of all systems tested. This is a strong showing for a pairing that combines an older Zen 3 CPU with a current-gen RDNA 4 GPU, and the data suggests the platform handles this 2016 Action RPG with authority at most settings. The rank indicates that roughly two-thirds of all recorded combinations deliver lower average framerates, while the top 545 combos—likely featuring newer flagship CPUs or more powerful GPUs—manage to outpace this setup. For a game of this era, the bottleneck is rarely the hardware, and the measured results confirm that this combo provides a high-refresh experience at 1080p and remains very playable at 1440p, with 4K being the only resolution where compromises become necessary.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position at 545 out of 1656 tested combos places it in the 67th percentile of all systems measured in The Technomancer. This is a respectable outcome, especially considering the CPU's age relative to the GPU. The Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, still holds its own in this title—the game's engine benefits from strong single-thread performance, where the CPU scores 959 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3359 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The GPU, meanwhile, does the heavy lifting in most scenarios, and the combination works well because the game is not exceptionally demanding by modern standards. The rank suggests that the limiting factor at higher resolutions is the GPU, while at 1080p, the CPU's 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock are sufficient to keep framerates high. Compared to the CPU's overall percentile rank of 86 against all CPUs, the in-game rank is lower, which implies that the GPU is holding the system back in this specific title relative to other components in the database.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 9070 is the primary driver of performance in The Technomancer, and its specifications explain the measured framerates. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU has ample bandwidth at 644.6 GB/s to feed its 3584 shading units. The boost clock of 2520 MHz, paired with a game clock of 2070 MHz, allows the GPU to sustain high throughput, which is reflected in the 1080p results. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 219.8 FPS, indicating that the GPU is far from saturated and the CPU is keeping up. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 25381 places it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A2 (deltaPct -0.2) and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (deltaPct 0.8), though those comparisons are based on synthetic averages rather than this specific game. In The Technomancer, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for even 4K Ultra, but the engine's demands at that resolution push the GPU to its limits, as evidenced by the 40.3 FPS average at 4K Ultra. The memory clock of 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective) ensures that texture streaming is not a bottleneck, which is crucial for the game's open-world environments.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for different resolutions. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 142.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the jump to Low at 219.8 FPS shows there is headroom for competitive play if needed. The Medium preset at 171.6 FPS offers a balanced compromise, but High is the sweet spot for visual fidelity without sacrificing performance. At 1440p, the High preset drops to 94.5 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS, while Medium runs at 107.7 FPS and Low reaches 141.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 75.3 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. For 4K, the High preset at 51 FPS is borderline, while Medium at 62 FPS is the recommended choice for a smoother experience. The data shows that the Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p (115.1 FPS) or 1440p (75.3 FPS) if the user prefers maximum visuals over framerate. Given that the game is an Action RPG, prioritizing a stable framerate above 60 FPS is advisable, so the Medium preset at 4K or High at 1440p offers the best balance of quality and performance.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings. The measured average at 4K Medium is 62 FPS, while High drops to 51 FPS and Ultra falls to 40.3 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, Medium is the highest preset that achieves it.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At 1080p, the CPU becomes more relevant. The 1080p Low average of 219.8 FPS and High of 142.9 FPS indicate the Ryzen 7 5800XT's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking. At 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, as shown by the framerate scaling with GPU load.

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset at 1440p delivers 94.5 FPS, which is ideal for most users. If you prefer higher framerates, Low at 141.4 FPS is an option, while Ultra at 75.3 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced exploration.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM matter for this game?

A: In The Technomancer, 16 GB of VRAM is overkill. The game was released in 2016 and does not require large memory allocations. The GPU's bandwidth and compute power are more important than VRAM capacity for this title.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals based on synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 9070's average benchmark score of 34780 places it 0.2% behind the NVIDIA A2 and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro GV100, based on deltaPct values. These are synthetic averages and do not reflect in-game performance in The Technomancer specifically.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth using at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, Ultra achieves 115.1 FPS, so it is viable. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 75.3 FPS, which is playable but not optimal for a fast-paced game. At 4K, Ultra at 40.3 FPS is not recommended.

Resolution Scaling

The framerate progression across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU limitation. From 1080p High (142.9 FPS) to 1440p High (94.5 FPS), the performance drops by 33.9%, while from 1440p High to 4K High (51 FPS), the drop is 46.0%. This steep decline at 4K indicates that the RX 9070 is the primary bottleneck beyond 1440p. At 1080p, the CPU's role is more significant, but the 219.8 FPS at Low suggests there is still headroom. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low (77.8 FPS) shows a 64.6% reduction, which is expected as pixel count quadruples. The data indicates that the system is balanced at 1440p, where the CPU and GPU work in concert, but at 4K, the GPU cannot maintain high framerates even at Low settings. This is typical for a game of this era, where the engine's draw calls and shader complexity scale heavily with resolution, and the GPU's 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 compute is the determining factor.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5800XT plays a supporting but crucial role in this combo. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, the CPU provides solid single-thread performance (959 in 3dmark_single_thread) that is essential for the game's engine. At 1080p Low, the framerate reaches 219.8 FPS, which would not be possible if the CPU were a weak link. The CPU's 32 MB L3 cache helps with data locality, and its 4.80 GHz boost clock ensures quick response times. The CPU's average benchmark score of 29774 places it 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, based on deltaPct values. In The Technomancer, the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1440p or 4K, as evidenced by the framerate scaling, but at 1080p, it enables high refresh rates. The CPU's 105 W TDP and Socket AM4 compatibility make it a practical choice for this build, and its 3dmark_16_threads score of 7683 shows it can handle multi-threaded tasks if the game ever uses them. Overall, the CPU provides enough headroom to keep the GPU fed at lower resolutions, and the combo's rank reflects a well-matched pairing.