The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting case study for modern high-end hardware. The measured results for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 show a title that is heavily influenced by both resolution and graphics settings, but the data also suggests a clear performance ceiling at lower resolutions. This analysis examines the recorded FPS across different resolutions and presets to understand the roles of the CPU and GPU in this specific combination.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a stark and consistent drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 202 FPS at 1080p to 132 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 73 FPS at 4K. This represents a decline of 34.7% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44.7% from 1440p to 4K. This pronounced scaling indicates that the graphics processor becomes the primary limiting component as the pixel count grows.

The trend is similar across all settings presets. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 309 at 1080p to 202 at 1440p and then to 111 at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the same pattern, with averages of 158, 103, and 57 FPS respectively. The uniformity of these drops, regardless of the preset, points to the sheer pixel throughput demand of 4K resolution. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is substantial, but the jump to 4K is the most punishing, nearly halving the frame rate from the 1440p result in each case.

This scaling behavior suggests that at 1080p, the combination is not fully stressed. The 309 FPS average at Low settings is exceptionally high, implying the CPU and GPU have ample headroom. As resolution increases, the workload on the GPU's rendering pipeline, including pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth, becomes the dominant factor. The data implies that for this game, 1080p and 1440p results are limited by a different factor than the 4K results, where the GPU's raw throughput is the clear bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and it has a 65 W TDP. The benchmark data shows strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20485 and a Geekbench multicore score of 17906. Its single-thread performance is also notable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2211 and a Geekbench single-core score of 3023.

In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU's role appears to be significant at lower resolutions. The minimal difference in FPS between the High and Low presets at 1080p (202 vs. 309 FPS) is a substantial gap, but the sheer magnitude of these numbers suggests the CPU is still delivering frames faster than the GPU can render at higher settings. The processor's high single-thread score, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, is likely crucial for a game from 2016 that may not be heavily multi-threaded.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 9700X provides a robust foundation. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with high clock speeds, ensure that it does not become the limiting factor at 1440p or 4K, where the FPS drops are clearly tied to resolution. The CPU's performance is more evident in the 1080p results, where it allows the GPU to reach very high frame rates. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared, and the processor supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, all contributing to its ability to feed the GPU data efficiently.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the other half of this combination. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. Its architecture is Blackwell 2.0 (chip GB203) on a 5 nm process. The GPU has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, with 10752 shading units and 112 ROPs. Its benchmark scores are strong, with a Passmark G3D score of 36565 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's role in this data is clearly the dominant factor at higher resolutions. The FPS drop from 1440p to 4K is severe across all settings. For instance, at Medium settings, the average FPS falls from 155 at 1440p to 85 at 4K, a 45.2% reduction. The 4K results, ranging from 57 FPS at Ultra to 111 FPS at Low, show that the RTX 5080 is working hard to fill the 3840x2160 pixel buffer. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is not likely a constraint here, but the sheer computational load of 4K rendering is.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s is a key factor in its 4K performance. The data suggests that the RTX 5080's capabilities are well-matched to this game at 1440p, where it delivers very high frame rates (103 to 202 FPS depending on settings). At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with the average FPS dropping below 100 in all presets. The measured data indicates that this GPU can handle 4K in The Technomancer, but not at the extremely high frame rates seen at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the best settings for this combination. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable. The Low preset delivers an average of 309 FPS, Medium 237 FPS, High 202 FPS, and Ultra 158 FPS. For the smoothest experience, the High preset at 1080p offers a high average FPS with likely better visual quality than Low or Medium. The Ultra preset is also viable, with an average FPS well above 60.

At 2560x1440, the High preset stands out as the optimal choice. It delivers an average of 132 FPS, which is excellent for a high-refresh-rate monitor. The Ultra preset averages 103 FPS, which is also very playable, but the 29 FPS difference between High and Ultra suggests diminishing returns for the visual upgrade. The Medium preset at 155 FPS is also an option for those prioritizing maximum frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset averages only 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The High preset averages 73 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset averages 85 FPS, offering a better balance. For 4K, the data suggests that the Medium preset provides the best experience, as it maintains an average above 80 FPS while likely retaining decent visual fidelity. The Low preset at 111 FPS is the only one that reaches a high refresh rate at 4K, but it may compromise visual quality too much.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 3696 tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 166th for The Technomancer. This places it in the top 4.5% of all tested combos, indicating that it is a very high-performing setup for this title. The rank reflects the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and the high standing is consistent with the strong individual performance of both components.

The data shows that this combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, where it delivers some of the highest frame rates recorded. The 4K performance is also respectable, though not as dominant. The rank of 166 out of 3696 confirms that this is a powerful pairing, but it also suggests that there are other combinations that achieve higher overall scores, likely due to even more powerful GPUs. The percentile rankings of the individual components (86th for CPU, 87th for GPU) are in line with the combo's top-tier placement.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 202.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra preset perform?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 57, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p based on the data?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 132 FPS, making it a strong choice. The Ultra preset averages 103 FPS, which is also playable.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160, as the FPS drops significantly from 1440p across all presets, showing a clear resolution-dependent performance scaling.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database for this game?

A: This combo ranks 166th out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The Low preset averages 309 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 158 FPS, a difference of 151 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max 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 | 309 | - | - |

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

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

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p results are consistently high, 1440p results are strong but lower, and 4K results are the most demanding. The Medium preset at each resolution provides a balanced data point with recorded minimum and maximum FPS, showing the variance in performance. At 1080p Medium, the range is 201 to 273 FPS, at 1440p Medium it is 132 to 178 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 72 to 98 FPS. This variance further illustrates the increasing load on the system as resolution increases. The absence of min and max data for other presets means only the average can be considered for those settings.