The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, often appears in benchmark databases as a title that scales predictably with hardware. The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 creates an interesting case study in how a modern, high-end CPU and a advanced GPU handle a game from that era. The data here provides a clear picture of where the performance bottlenecks lie, particularly as resolution and graphical settings change.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent and expected trend: performance decreases as resolution increases, but the rate of that decrease tells a story about the limiting component. At 1080p, the system is clearly pushing frame rates that are limited by something other than the GPU. The average FPS at 1080p with Low settings is 301. At this resolution, the GPU is so fast that it can render frames as fast as the CPU can feed them. Moving to 2560x1440 and the same Low settings, the average drops to 202 FPS. This is a significant drop of almost 100 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 33% of the 1080p result. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 111, which is a further drop from the 1440p result. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 45% reduction, a larger proportional drop than the 1080p to 1440p transition. This pattern suggests that while the CPU is likely the main limiter at lower resolutions, the GPU's rendering capabilities become the primary constraint as pixel count spikes.

The shift is even more pronounced when looking at all settings. At 1080p, the Ultra preset still averages 158 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 103 FPS, which is a significant drop but still very playable. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 57 FPS, which is a substantial fall. The data indicates that the game is not heavily CPU-bound at 4K, because the GPU is being pushed to its limits by the sheer number of pixels. The frame rates at 4K are much lower across all settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary factor in performance at that resolution.

The FPS differences between settings also scale with resolution. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 143 FPS. At 1440p, the gap is 99 FPS, and at 4K, it is 54 FPS. Because the percentage cost of each setting remains the same, the absolute FPS cost of the highest settings is less at higher resolutions. This is because the GPU is already loaded with pixel work, and the extra shader complexity from Ultra settings becomes a smaller relative load. The data shows that for this pairing, resolution is a primary lever for performance, with 1440p offering a sweet spot between visual fidelity and frame rate, while 4K at Ultra is a clear step down.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a Zen 4 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 4.50 GHz and it can boost to 5.40 GHz. This is a powerful modern processor that, in this benchmark, appears to be more than enough for this game. The data shows it is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the FPS is very high, even at Ultra settings. The CPU is able to feed the GPU fast enough to maintain high frame rates. A few of the CPU's benchmark scores highlight its multi-threaded ability. For example, its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 19088, and its Geekbench multi-core score is 12451. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 8859, and the max-thread score is 8852. These numbers indicate that the CPU has a lot of parallel processing power.

However, the game's reliance on the CPU seems to be limited. The fact that the FPS does not drop as much from 1080p to 1440p as it does from 1440p to 4K indicates a GPU bottleneck at the higher resolution. The 7700X's single-thread performance is also strong. Its 3DMark single-thread score is 1090, and its Geekbench single-core score is 2289. These scores suggest that even a single fast core is enough to handle the game's logic.

The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than what this game seems to require. The game is not a modern multi-threaded title that can use all the cores. In fact, the performance at 1080p is so high that it's likely the game is not even using all the threads. The CPU's performance is not the primary concern for this combination. The data shows that the CPU is a strong performer, but it is not the component that dictates the final frame rates. The GPU is the star of the show, and the CPU is a good enough partner.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a wide range of performance across the four settings presets. At 1080p, the average FPS for Low is 301, Medium is 237, High is 202, and Ultra is 158. All of these are very high. The minimum FPS for Medium at 1080p is 201. This means that at 1080p, any setting is smooth. The difference between Low and Ultra is about 143 FPS, but the user can still play at Ultra with a high refresh rate monitor.

At 1440p, the average FPS for Low is 202, Medium is 155, High is 132, and Ultra is 103. This is still a good experience. The minimum FPS for Medium at 1440p is 132. At 4K, the average FPS for Low is 111, Medium is 85, High is 73, and Ultra is 57. The minimum FPS for Medium at 4K is only 72. This means that at 4K, the user will need to choose settings carefully to maintain a smooth experience.

The data suggests a few things. For a 4K display, the Ultra preset is not a good idea if the user wants a consistent 60 FPS. The average is 57, which is below 60. The High preset at 4K has an average of 73, which is above 60. The Medium preset at 4K has an average of 85. This gives the user some headroom. For a 1440p display, the Ultra preset is a good choice because it averages 103 FPS, which is above 60. For a 1080p display, any setting is fine, but Ultra is the best because it uses the hardware to the fullest.

The best experience per the measured rows is to use the Ultra preset at 1080p or 1440p. The game runs at high frame rates with no issues. At 4K, the High preset is the better choice because it maintains a frame rate that is above 60 FPS on average, while the Ultra preset dips below. The Medium preset at 4K is also a good choice if the user wants to ensure a high average FPS. The data shows that the game is not very demanding at the lower resolutions, but the GPU can become a limiting factor at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 183 out of 3696 tested combos for this game. This means that this combo is in the top 5% of all tested combinations. This is a very good ranking. It indicates that this combination is very fast and performs well in this game. The rank suggests that many other combos are slower, and the user can expect a high level of performance.

The CPU itself is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. This means it is faster than 85% of all CPUs in the database. It's a fast CPU. The GPU is in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. This means it is faster than 87% of all GPUs. The GPU is also very fast. When combined, they produce a top-tier system. The ranking of 183 out of 3696 confirms that this setup is one of the best for this game. The fact that it's not a top-10 combo is likely because there are some CPU and GPU pairings that are even faster, but this is a very high ranking.

The CPU's closest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 with a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Core 7 250H with a delta of 0.5%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 with a delta of 0.5%, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with a delta of 0.7%. This means the 7700X is very close in performance to these other CPUs. The GPU's closest rivals are the AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (2.3%), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (-2.2%). The negative delta for the RX 9070 GRE means it is actually faster than the RTX 5080 by 2.2%, but the others are slightly slower. This shows that the RTX 5080 is a very high-end GPU. The rank of 183 is a strong result.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS is 158. This is a very high frame rate that is suitable for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 4K?

A: The data shows that the GPU is the main limiting factor at 4K. The average FPS drops with each setting, but the CPU is not the bottleneck because it is still able to keep up with the GPU.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS is 72. This is above the 60 FPS target, so the Medium preset is a good choice for 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE?

A: The Radeon RX 9070 GRE has a delta of -2.2%, meaning it is about 2.2% faster than the RTX 5080 in the average benchmark score.

Q: What is the ranking of this CPU+GPU combo?

A: The combo ranks 183rd out of 3696 combos in the game's database, which is a top-tier result.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1080p is 202, and at 1440p it is 132. The drop is 70 FPS, which shows the impact of resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data is presented in the following table for clarity.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Minimum FPS | Maximum FPS |

|:--- |:--- |:--- |:--- |:--- |

| 3840x2160 | High | 73 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 111 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 85 | 72 | 98 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 57 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 132 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 202 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 155 | 132 | 178 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 103 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 202 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 301 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 237 | 201 | 273 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 158 | - | - |

At 1080p, the game runs exceptionally well. The Low setting averages 301 FPS, which is above the refresh rate of most monitors. The Medium setting has a minimum of 201 FPS, which is still very high. The High setting averages 202 FPS. The Ultra setting is the most demanding, but still averages 158 FPS. At 1440p, the FPS are still high. The Low setting averages 202 FPS, the Medium 155 FPS (with a minimum of 132), and the High 132 FPS. The Ultra setting is 103 FPS. At 4K, the FPS are lower. The Low averages 111 FPS, the Medium 85 FPS (with a minimum of 72), the High 73 FPS, and the Ultra 57 FPS. The data shows a clear progression. The Medium settings at each resolution have a minimum and a maximum recorded, but the other settings do not have a min or max in the data. The overall trend is that the game is very playable at 1080p and 1440p with any settings, while 4K requires a choice between High and Medium for a smooth experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a Blackwell architecture GPU. It has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. The GPU core has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. It has 10752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. It also has 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores. The GPU's compute power is substantial, with a FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS. This is a very powerful GPU.

The GPU's role in this game is to handle the pixel rendering. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The FPS drops significantly when the resolution increases, but the settings also have a large impact. The GPU's VRAM, 16 GB, should be more than enough for a game like The Technomancer. The memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s is also very high, which helps at high resolutions.

The RTX 5080's benchmark scores are high. Its PassMark G3D score is 36565, and its Geekbench OpenCL score is 235901. Its Vulkan score is 255450. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 8637. These scores indicate that the GPU is a top-tier performer. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 87, meaning it is faster than 87% of the GPUs in the database. This is a high-end card.

The GPU's closest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6% slower), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7% slower), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700 (2.3% slower), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (2.2% faster). The data shows that the RTX 5080 is not the absolute fastest GPU, but it is close. The game's performance is clearly tied to the GPU. The FPS at 4K is the lowest, and that is because the GPU is being pushed to its limits. The GPU is the main component that determines the frame rate at high resolutions. The 16 GB of VRAM and the high bandwidth are enough to handle the game's textures, but the raw shader performance is what dictates the FPS.