The Technomancer

FAQ

Q: What is the overall standing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combo in The Technomancer?

A: The combo ranks 761st out of 1,656 tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database for this Action RPG. This indicates a solid, but not top-tier, pairing for the game’s demands.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29,774, which is virtually identical to its closest competitors. It sits 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840H by 0.3% each.

Q: What is the best performance the GPU achieves at 1080p in this game?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 191.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Ultra preset still delivers a highly playable 97.4 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: Does the game scale well between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The data shows a significant drop from 127 FPS on Low to 62.2 FPS on Ultra at 2560x1440. This represents a performance reduction of roughly 51%, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial load on the hardware.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This configuration is relevant for texture-heavy scenes in The Technomancer.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and core configuration?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This high boost speed supports single-threaded performance in the game’s engine.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark data places this pairing at rank 761 out of 1,656 tested combos, which is roughly the 46th percentile. This is not a dominant position, but it is far from a weak one. The ranking suggests that while the Ryzen 7 5800XT and RTX 3070 are capable components, they do not represent an elite configuration for The Technomancer specifically. The game appears to be sensitive to other hardware combinations that outperform this setup in the aggregate.

The CPU itself is strong in general-purpose tests, scoring in the 86th percentile against all CPUs. The GPU, however, sits in the 72nd percentile against all GPUs. This discrepancy hints that the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing for achieving higher frame rates. The combo’s rank of 761 is likely pulled down by the GPU’s relative position, as the CPU has more headroom in synthetic workloads.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the CPU’s average score of 29,774 is essentially a tie with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29,740) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (29,682). The differences are within a fraction of a percent, meaning the 5800XT offers no meaningful advantage in compute performance over these alternatives. This near-tie reinforces that the CPU is not the differentiator in this combo’s ranking.

The GPU’s average score of 28,238 places it just above the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (27,985) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (27,956), but slightly below the AMD FirePro S7150 (28,409). The delta percentages are small, ranging from -1.1% to +1.0%. This indicates that the RTX 3070 is competitive with these older or lower-tier cards, but it is not a standout performer in the current database.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 129.1 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. The Ultra preset drops to 97.4 FPS, still playable but with diminishing returns for visual fidelity. For competitive or high-refresh-rate play, Low at 191.4 FPS is the clear choice, but Medium at 151.1 FPS offers a better balance of visuals and speed.

At 2560x1440, the High preset produces 84.5 FPS, which is excellent for this resolution. The Medium preset at 98.5 FPS is actually higher, suggesting that High may be introducing certain effects that cost more performance than they add. Ultra at 62.2 FPS is borderline for a smooth experience, so it is best avoided unless the user prioritizes image quality over frame rate.

For 4K, the situation is more constrained. High at 45.1 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium at 54.2 FPS is closer but still not ideal. Low at 66.9 FPS is the only preset that achieves a comfortable frame rate at 3840x2160. Users with 4K displays should either accept Low settings or drop to a lower resolution for better fluidity.

The data suggests that Medium or High settings at 1080p or 1440p provide the most balanced experience, with frame rates well above 60 FPS. Ultra is only recommended for users with 1080p monitors who can tolerate slightly lower frame rates in exchange for maximum visual detail.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high. Low settings produce 191.4 FPS, Medium yields 151.1 FPS, High drops to 129.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 97.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a total reduction of 94 FPS, or about 49%, which is a typical range for a demanding Action RPG.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are more pronounced. Low delivers 127 FPS, Medium achieves 98.5 FPS, High comes in at 84.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 62.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 64.8 FPS, a 51% decrease. This resolution still offers playable frame rates across all presets, though Ultra approaches the lower limit of smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle. Low settings produce 66.9 FPS, Medium drops to 54.2 FPS, High falls to 45.1 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 34.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 32.7 FPS, which is a 49% reduction. Only Low settings can maintain a frame rate above 60 FPS at this resolution.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the RTX 3070 can handle 1080p and 1440p with ease, but 4K requires significant compromises. The frame rate deltas between settings are relatively uniform across resolutions, suggesting that the game’s settings scale predictably with the GPU’s workload.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with 5,888 shading units and 96 ROPs. Its base clock is 1500 MHz with a boost clock of 1725 MHz, and it has a TDP of 220 W. These specifications position it as a mid-range to upper-mid-range card, which aligns with its 72nd percentile ranking.

The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for most games at 1080p and 1440p. However, the 4K results suggest that the memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 shows a sharp decline, particularly at Ultra settings where 34.2 FPS is recorded.

The RTX 3070 also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for a game like The Technomancer that may use modern rendering features. The 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS, though the benchmark data does not specify whether these features are enabled. The pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s contribute to the card’s fill-rate capabilities.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 3070’s average score of 28,238 is only 0.9% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and 1.0% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti. This indicates that the card is not dramatically faster than these alternatives in synthetic tests, which explains its mid-pack ranking in the game’s combo list.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 Vermeer chip with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. It has a TDP of 105 W and supports DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU’s 32 MB of L3 cache is beneficial for gaming workloads that rely on data reuse.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5800XT scores 23,794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,359 in single-core. These numbers indicate strong multi-threaded performance, but the game’s reliance on single-threaded speed is better reflected by the 959 score in 3DMark single-thread test. The CPU’s 16 threads allow it to handle background tasks without impacting game performance.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 29,774 places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, which is higher than the GPU’s 72nd percentile. This suggests that the CPU is less of a bottleneck than the GPU in this combo. The near-tie with rivals like the Ryzen 7 6800HS and Ryzen 7 7840H, both within 0.3%, indicates that the 5800XT offers no significant advantage in compute-heavy scenarios.

The CPU’s boost clock of 4.80 GHz is a key factor for The Technomancer, as the game’s engine likely benefits from high single-threaded performance. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1,879 and 4-thread score of 3,603 show that the CPU scales well with moderate thread counts, which is typical for Action RPGs that may use multiple threads for physics and AI.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear trend as resolution increases. At 1080p, the average frame rate across all settings is 142.3 FPS. At 1440p, this drops to 93.1 FPS, a 35% reduction. At 4K, the average falls to 50.1 FPS, a further 46% reduction from 1440p. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Breaking it down by settings, the Low preset goes from 191.4 FPS at 1080p to 127 FPS at 1440p (a 34% drop) and then to 66.9 FPS at 4K (a 47% drop). The Ultra preset follows a similar pattern: 97.4 FPS at 1080p, 62.2 FPS at 1440p (36% drop), and 34.2 FPS at 4K (45% drop). This consistent scaling across settings suggests that the GPU’s fill-rate and memory bandwidth are the bottlenecks.

The CPU’s role becomes less significant at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU enough data to achieve frame rates above 190 FPS on Low settings. At 4K, the CPU’s performance is rarely the limiting factor, as the GPU is clearly overwhelmed by the pixel count. The 8 cores and 16 threads of the 5800XT are more than sufficient for this game, even at lower resolutions.

The 4K results, particularly the 34.2 FPS on Ultra, suggest that this combo is not suitable for 4K gaming with high settings. Users targeting 4K would need to either lower the resolution or accept significant compromises in visual quality. The data implies that 1440p is the sweet spot for this pairing, offering a good balance between visual fidelity and frame rate.