The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, presents a demanding workload that scales heavily with both resolution and graphical presets. For the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, the measured data reveals a system that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming but begins to struggle at 4K. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, focusing on resolution scaling, the GPU’s role, and where this specific combo ranks among 3,696 tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant, highlighting the GPU as the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 103 FPS at 1920x1080 to 67 FPS at 2560x1440, a 35% reduction. Pushing further to 3840x2160 yields an average of 37 FPS, which is a 64% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU-bound scenario where the RTX 2070 SUPER's capabilities are progressively overwhelmed by the increasing pixel county.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep. In the Ultra preset, performance drops from 53 FPS at 2560x1440 to 29 FPS at 3840x2160, a 45% loss. The same trend is evident in the Medium preset, which goes from 79 FPS at 1440p to 43 FPS at 4K, a 45.6% drop. These numbers confirm that the demands of 4K resolution are simply too high for this GPU in this specific game, making the 4K experience borderline unplayable at higher settings.

In contrast, the scaling between 1080p and 1440p is more manageable. At Low settings, the average frame rate only drops from 157 FPS to 102 FPS, representing a 35% decrease. This suggests that even at higher resolutions, when the CPU has enough headroom, the game remains fluid. The Ryzen 7 5800XT with its 8 cores and 16 threads is certainly not the bottleneck here; the data points to the GPU being the primary constraint at all resolutions above 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER comes equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is rated at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications are well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but they are not enough to sustain high frame rates at 4K in a demanding title like The Technomancer.

The GPU's core clocks are 1605 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost. When the game's settings are reduced, the frame rate jumps significantly. For example, dropping from High to Low at 1080p increases the average FPS from 103 to 157, a 52% improvement. This indicates that the GPU is heavily utilized and that its shading units (2560) and texture units (160) are the limiting factor when visual quality is raised. The GPU's FP32 performance is 9.062 TFLOPS, which is a strong figure for the Turing architecture but still not enough for 4K Ultra.

The VRAM capacity of 8 GB is a critical factor. At 4K resolutions, the game likely consumes a significant portion of the VRAM, and while there is no direct measurement of VRAM usage in the data, the frame rate drop from 43 FPS (Medium) to 37 FPS (High) at 4K suggests that the memory pool might be a constraint. The game's textures and geometry are not overly demanding, but the 8 GB should be adequate for 1080p and 1440p. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant performance determinant, as the frame rate scales almost linearly with pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

In The Technomancer, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is ranked at position 2144 out of 3696 total tested combos. This places it in the 58th percentile, meaning that it performs better than 58% of all tested combinations but is outmatched by a significant portion of the field. This mid-pack ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance limits at higher resolutions, even though the CPU is a strong performer.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT has a percentile of 81 when compared to all CPUs, indicating it is a top-tier processor. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Ryzen 7 8845HS, which have similar average scores. However, the RTX 2070 SUPER has a GPU percentile of only 65, making it a more mid-range component. The nearest GPU rivals are the Intel Arc A750 and Intel Arc B570, which have comparable scores. The combination of a high-end CPU with a lower-end GPU means the overall system is not balanced for 4K, but it is excellent for 1080p and very good for 1440p.

The combo's rank is indicative of this imbalance. In a game like The Technomancer, which is heavily GPU-bound at high resolutions, the CPU's strong performance cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations. The data suggests that for users who prioritize 1080p or 1440p gaming, this combo is well above average, but it is not a top-tier combination for 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p:

• Low: 157 FPS average — extremely smooth, well above the 144 Hz refresh rate mark.
• Medium: 120 FPS average (min 102, max 139) — high frame rates, excellent for high refresh rate displays.
• High: 103 FPS average — still very smooth and playable.
• Ultra: 80 FPS average — very good, enough for 60 Hz and up to 144 Hz monitors.

1440p:

• Low: 102 FPS average — still above the 60 FPS target, good for competitive play.
• Medium: 79 FPS average (min 67, max 91) — solid performance, suitable for 60 Hz and higher.
• High: 67 FPS average — crosses the 60 FPS threshold but remains playable.
• Ultra: 53 FPS average — playable but may dip below 60 FPS, more suited for 30-60 FPS displays.

4K:

• Low: 56 FPS average — borderline playable, but below the 60 FPS target.
• Medium: 43 FPS average (min 37, max 50) — playable but not ideal for a smooth experience.
• High: 37 FPS average — noticeably stuttery, not recommended for action sequences.
• Ultra: 29 FPS average — the weakest link, not recommended for any kind of responsive gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The sweet spot is 1920x1080 or 2560x1440. At 1080p, the system delivers over 100 FPS on High and Medium settings, and at 1440p it still manages over 60 FPS on High, making these resolutions the most playable.

Q: Is the game playable at 4K with these specs?

A: At 4K, the performance is generally too low for a smooth experience. The High preset yields an average of 37 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 29 FPS. Only the Low preset, at 56 FPS, comes close to acceptable, but it still falls short of the 60 FPS standard many players prefer.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER handle this game?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER performs well at 1080p and 1440p, but it is the limiting factor at 4K. Its 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for lower resolutions, but the 29-43 FPS at 4K show its limits.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in The Technomancer?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a high-performance CPU with a high percentile rank, and the frame rate drops are clearly linked to resolution, which is a GPU-dependent task. It is not the limiting factor in this system.

Q: What is the best setting to use for a balance of visual quality and performance?

A: For 1080p, the Medium preset at 120 FPS offers a great balance. For 1440p, the High preset at 67 FPS is recommended. At 4K, the Low preset is the only one that approaches playable frame rates.

Q6: How does this combo rank against other tested combos?

A: This combo ranks 2144 out of 3696, placing it in the 58th percentile. This is because the CPU is strong, but the GPU is only mid-range in this game, especially at high resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, users should tailor their settings to the resolution they are targeting. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset provides an excellent 120 FPS average, which is ideal for high refresh rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 80 FPS is also a good choice for those who prioritize visual quality, but the Medium preset offers a smoother experience with a 50% higher frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the sweet spot. It delivers 67 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS target for most players. The Medium preset at 79 FPS is also a strong choice, but the High settings will provide a more detailed image. The Low preset at 102 FPS is an option for those who want the highest possible frame rates and are willing to reduce visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the performance is compromised. The only recommended setting is the Low preset, which yields an average of 56 FPS. This is the only preset that comes close to a playable frame rate. The Medium preset at 43 FPS and the High preset at 37 FPS are not suitable for a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 29 FPS is essentially unplayable. Therefore, for 4K users, the Low preset is the only option, and even then, the experience is not ideal.

In summary, the benchmark data suggests that this combo is best used at 1080p, where it can achieve very high frame rates, or at 1440p, where it can maintain above 60 FPS on High settings. The 4K experience is not recommended for this pairing.