The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting case for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 pairing. The benchmark data reveals a system that is heavily influenced by resolution and settings, with the GPU emerging as the definitive bottleneck at higher graphical loads. The measured frames per second (FPS) across the board provide a clear picture of how this specific combination handles the game’s engine.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a predictable and significant drop in average FPS as resolution scales upward from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High settings preset, the system delivers an average of 115.5 FPS at 1080p. Moving to 2560x1440, that figure drops to 77.3 FPS, a reduction of roughly one-third. At 4K, the average falls further to 40.9 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the rendering load is scaling directly with pixel count, which is the expected behavior for a GPU-bound scenario.

The drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, with a loss of 36.4 FPS. This suggests that the RTX 5060’s memory bandwidth and raw compute power are being taxed heavily at the higher resolution. In contrast, the transition from 1080p to 1440p, while significant, shows a slightly smaller absolute loss of 38.2 FPS. This difference in scaling efficiency points to the game becoming increasingly demanding on the GPU’s resources as the pixel count grows, rather than any limitation from the CPU.

At 1080p, the performance headroom is considerable. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is more than capable of feeding the GPU in this title. The fact that 1080p High yields over 100 FPS suggests that the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is not the limiting factor at this resolution. The bottleneck shifts decisively to the GPU as resolution increases, a conclusion supported by the consistent performance degradation across all settings when moving to higher resolutions. The data indicates a classic case where the graphics card determines the final framerate output.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 plays the central role in determining The Technomancer’s performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a key factor in the 4K performance, where the game’s texture and geometry data demands can exceed what is readily available, leading to the observed average of 40.9 FPS on High settings.

The GPU’s clock speeds, with a base of 2280 MHz and a boost of 2497 MHz, are substantial. These clocks contribute to the card’s overall throughput, as reflected in its Passmark G3D score of 20891. This synthetic score places the GPU in the 73rd percentile of all tested graphics cards, indicating it is a solid mid-to-high-range performer. Its average benchmark score of 30109 is nearly identical to that of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which has a delta of 0.0%, showing they are direct competitors in raw compute.

The RTX 5060’s role as the performance ceiling is most evident when examining the Ultra settings results. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 93.5, which is still playable, but at 4K Ultra, it plummets to 32 FPS. This demonstrates that while the card has enough power for high refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions, it struggles to maintain smooth framerates at 4K with the most demanding presets. The GPU’s 48 ROPs and 120 TMUs are tasked with pixel and texture processing, and the data shows these resources are saturated at 4K, particularly with the Ultra preset’s increased effects and draw distances.

FAQ

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

A: The RTX 5060 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D combination achieves an average of 135.5 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30109, which is exactly 0.0% different from the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT's score of 30097, indicating they are effectively tied in raw performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 40.9 on High and 32 on Ultra, while the powerful 8-core CPU is not showing signs of bottlenecking at this resolution.

Q: What is the best performance observed in the entire dataset?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 175.8, which occurs at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested system combinations for this game?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination is ranked 858 out of 1656 total tested combos for The Technomancer.

Q: What is the difference in performance between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 77.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers 62.2 FPS, a difference of 15.1 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a detailed view of performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system shows a wide range of performance depending on the settings preset. With Low settings, the average FPS is 175.8. This drops to 135.5 on Medium, 115.5 on High, and finally 93.5 on Ultra. This progression shows a clear 82.3 FPS difference between the lowest and highest quality settings at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 113.8 FPS on Low, 88.5 FPS on Medium, 77.3 FPS on High, and 62.2 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows slightly to 51.6 FPS, but the overall performance is lower across the board. The 1440p results show that even the Low preset cannot reach the 175.8 FPS figure achieved at 1080p, reinforcing the GPU's role as the primary performance constraint.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a significant hit. The Low preset manages an average of 61.8 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution to break the 60 FPS barrier. Medium averages 47.6 FPS, High averages 40.9 FPS, and Ultra averages just 32 FPS. These figures highlight the demanding nature of 4K rendering. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a reduction of roughly 45-50% in average FPS for the same settings preset, demonstrating the exponential increase in GPU workload at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination is ranked 858 out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the system in the middle of the pack, which is a nuanced result. The CPU is a high-end part, with its 96 MB of L3 cache and Zen 4 architecture contributing to strong synthetic scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29149. This places the CPU in the 87th percentile of all CPUs.

However, the GPU’s performance in this specific game appears to temper the overall combo ranking. The RTX 5060’s Passmark G3D score of 20891 and its 73rd percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate it is a capable but not top-tier part. The data suggests that while the CPU is overqualified for this title, the GPU’s performance ceiling prevents the combo from ranking higher. The ranking of 858 out of 1656 suggests that many other tested combinations, likely those with more powerful GPUs, achieve higher average FPS in this game, despite having less capable CPUs.

The combo's performance relative to the CPU's rivals further highlights this imbalance. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is only 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i7-12700F and 0.3% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX in average benchmark score. This means that a system with a similar GPU but a slightly less powerful CPU would likely perform nearly identically in The Technomancer, confirming that the GPU is the deciding factor for the combo's rank in this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings presets depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is a viable option, as the average of 93.5 FPS provides a smooth experience on a high-refresh-rate monitor. The High preset at 115.5 FPS is also excellent and offers a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. For gamers prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Medium preset at 135.5 FPS or even the Low preset at 175.8 FPS are available, though they will compromise visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 77.3 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold considered standard for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 62.2 FPS is also playable, but the 15.1 FPS drop from High may not be worth the marginal visual improvements for all users. The Medium preset at 88.5 FPS is another strong option for those who prefer a higher framerate buffer over maximum details.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests that only the Low preset, with an average of 61.8 FPS, provides a comfortable gaming experience. The Medium preset at 47.6 FPS and High at 40.9 FPS are playable but may feel less fluid, especially in action-heavy scenes. The Ultra preset at 32 FPS is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience. Users targeting 4K should either opt for the Low preset or be prepared to accept sub-60 FPS performance with higher settings.