The Technomancer

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 177 out of 2825 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places the combo comfortably within the top 6.3% of all tested systems for this title. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component appears to create a significant bottleneck in this Action RPG. Being in the upper echelon of tested combos suggests that this system is positioned to handle the game's demands with substantial headroom, though the measured frame rates at higher resolutions indicate that the RTX 4080 SUPER does encounter limits when settings are maxed out.

The data shows that this combination outperforms the vast majority of alternatives, yet the gap between this rank and the absolute top tier is notable. With a percentile rank of 92 for the CPU against all processors and 86 for the GPU against all graphics cards, both components are strong individually. However, the combo's overall rank of 177 suggests that in The Technomancer specifically, there are systems that extract more performance from similar or slightly different hardware configurations. The benchmark results indicate that the game's engine rewards certain architectural traits, and this pairing, while excellent, does not fully exploit all potential optimizations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER brings 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. Memory clocks run at 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2550 MHz, and it houses 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines. The Ada Lovelace architecture with 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provides the computational foundation for the game's rendering workloads.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution scales upward. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 296 FPS average, which indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 54 FPS, showing that the GPU's compute resources are being fully utilized. The RTX 4080 SUPER's FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s are substantial, yet the data shows that the game's Ultra preset at 4K demands more than this GPU can deliver at consistently high frame rates.

The GPU's proximity to its direct predecessor is worth noting. The benchmark data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER sits only 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 in average score, with a delta of -0.1% when comparing the other direction. This suggests that within The Technomancer, the performance difference between these two cards is negligible. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all graphics cards indicates strong overall capability, but the game's specific engine characteristics may favor different architectural approaches.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 296 FPS average, which drops to 194 FPS at 1440p Low (a 34.5% reduction), and further to 106 FPS at 4K Low (a 64.2% reduction from 1080p). This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to feed the graphics pipeline.

The High settings preset shows similar scaling characteristics. From 1080p High at 194 FPS, the frame rate drops to 127 FPS at 1440p High (34.5% reduction) and 70 FPS at 4K High (63.9% reduction from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and High presets strongly suggests that resolution scaling is governed by the GPU's fill-rate and shading capabilities rather than CPU limitations. The RTX 4080 SUPER's pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s directly influence these scaling patterns.

At Ultra settings, the scaling becomes even more pronounced. The transition from 1080p Ultra at 152 FPS to 1440p Ultra at 99 FPS represents a 34.9% drop, while moving to 4K Ultra at 54 FPS from 1080p represents a 64.5% reduction. This consistent proportional scaling across all presets confirms that the game's rendering workload scales predictably with resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 54 FPS average approaches the lower bounds of playability for smooth action gameplay, suggesting that users targeting 4K may need to compromise on settings.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in The Technomancer?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 177th out of 2825 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.3% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: At 1440p, the system delivers 127 FPS average on High settings and 99 FPS on Ultra, which provides a good balance between visual quality and smooth performance. The 4K resolution produces 70 FPS on High and 54 FPS on Ultra, which may be acceptable but leaves less headroom.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rival?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score of 54209 is only 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's score of 54247, indicating nearly identical performance in synthetic tests. The delta of -0.1% when viewed from the other direction confirms this negligible difference.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any tested resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the system produces 296 FPS average, which is well beyond typical display capabilities, and the proportional FPS drops at higher resolutions indicate the GPU becomes the limiting component.

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

A: At 1440p, Low settings yield 194 FPS average while Ultra produces 99 FPS average, representing a 49% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Does the CPU's benchmark performance align with its in-game results?

A: The Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 22807 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2228 in single-core, with a 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs. The in-game results at 1080p Low (296 FPS) indicate the CPU provides ample processing power for The Technomancer's simulation and physics workloads.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is built on the Zen 5 architecture using TSMC's 4 nm process node, with a transistor count of 8,315 million on a 70.6 mm² die. It features 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which provides 8.3 billion transistors worth of processing capability for the game's thread scheduling and data locality requirements.

The CPU's benchmark performance demonstrates strong multi-threaded capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22807 and a single-core score of 2228. The PassMark multithread score of 41318 and single-thread score of 4704 further characterize its capabilities. In The Technomancer, the CPU's role appears to be primarily in maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is not saturated. The 296 FPS average at 1080p Low indicates that the CPU can feed frames at an exceptionally high rate, which is consistent with its 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5 support, combined with its large L3 cache, likely contributes to consistent frame pacing in this Action RPG. The architecture's efficiency is reflected in the benchmark data, which shows the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900 in average score. However, it trails the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 by 0.7%, showing that the desktop processor's advantages are relatively narrow against strong competitors.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system produces 227 FPS average with a minimum of 193 FPS and maximum of 262 FPS, providing smooth gameplay with visual improvements over Low settings. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 149 FPS with minimum 126 FPS and maximum 171 FPS, which remains well above typical display refresh rates of 144 Hz. The 4K Medium result of 82 FPS average, with minimum 69 FPS and maximum 94 FPS, is the only resolution where Medium settings approach the lower threshold for high-refresh-rate displays.

For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the High preset provides a compelling alternative. At 1440p High, the system achieves 127 FPS average, which is still above 120 FPS and suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming. The 4K High result of 70 FPS average is playable on standard 60 Hz displays but may not satisfy users with 120 Hz 4K monitors. The Ultra preset, while delivering the best image quality, produces 152 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K, with the latter being marginal for smooth action gameplay.

The data indicates that Low settings provide excessive frame rates at 1080p (296 FPS) and 1440p (194 FPS) without meaningful benefit over Medium for most users. The Medium preset at 1440p appears to be the sweet spot, offering 149 FPS average while maintaining visual quality that leverages the GPU's capabilities. For 4K users, Medium at 82 FPS is the recommended choice to balance visual quality with playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system demonstrates its peak performance across all settings. The Low preset produces 296 FPS average, which represents the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 227 FPS average with a minimum of 193 FPS and maximum of 262 FPS, showing consistent frame delivery. High settings produce 194 FPS average, while Ultra settings deliver 152 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a frame rate reduction of 48.6%, from 296 to 152 FPS.

The 2560x1440 resolution results show proportional scaling from the 1080p measurements. Low settings produce 194 FPS average, exactly half of the 1080p Low result plus one frame. Medium settings yield 149 FPS average with a minimum of 126 FPS and maximum of 171 FPS, representing a 34.4% reduction from the 1080p Medium result. High settings produce 127 FPS average, while Ultra settings deliver 99 FPS average. The 1440p Ultra result of 99 FPS is notable as it approaches the triple-digit threshold, providing solid performance for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the GPU's limits become more apparent. Low settings produce 106 FPS average, which is surprisingly playable for 4K gaming. Medium settings yield 82 FPS average with a minimum of 69 FPS and maximum of 94 FPS, showing some variance in frame delivery. High settings produce 70 FPS average, while Ultra settings deliver 54 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result of 54 FPS is the lowest measured value in the dataset, indicating that this preset pushes the RTX 4080 SUPER to its limits in this title. The scaling from 1080p to 4K across all settings shows a consistent reduction of approximately 64%, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom throughout.