The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that stresses both the processor and the graphics card. The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination provides a clear picture of how these components interact across different resolutions and quality settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, focusing on scaling behavior, component roles, and practical settings guidance based on the database records.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames per second (FPS) data shows a substantial performance drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 138 at 1080p to 90 at 1440p, then to 50 at 4K. This represents a 64% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K. For Low settings, the decline is steeper in absolute terms: 210 FPS at 1080p drops to 137 at 1440p and then to 76 at 4K, a 64% decrease as well. The pattern is consistent across all settings, indicating that the game’s rendering load scales predictably with pixel count.

The scaling behavior reveals the limiting component at different resolutions. At 1080p, the very high frame rates, reaching 210 FPS on Low settings, suggest that the GPU is not the primary constraint. The CPU’s ability to feed the graphics card becomes more relevant at this resolution. As resolution climbs to 1440p and then 4K, the average FPS drops significantly, with the 4K Ultra preset falling to 39 FPS. This steep decline points to the GPU becoming the dominant bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the pixel fill rate and shading demands outpace the CPU’s role in frame production. The data indicates a shift from a CPU-influenced scenario at 1080p to a clearly GPU-bound scenario at 4K.

The delta between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution. At 1080p, the gap between Low (210 FPS) and Ultra (108 FPS) is 102 FPS. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 67 FPS (137 vs 70). At 4K, the gap is 37 FPS (76 vs 39). This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions reinforces the GPU-bound nature of 4K, where even lowering settings cannot fully compensate for the raw pixel throughput required.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This large frame buffer is particularly relevant for The Technomancer, as the game’s texture and geometry demands at 4K Ultra can strain smaller memory pools. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 39, which is below the 60 FPS threshold often targeted for smooth gameplay. This result correlates with the GPU’s compute resources: 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. The boost clock of 2430 MHz and game clock of 2124 MHz define the execution rate for these units.

The GPU’s overall benchmark profile places it in the 51st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 11627. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, which has an average score of 11680 and a delta of -0.5%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, with a score of 11842 and a delta of -1.8%. These comparisons show the RX 7800 XT performing within a narrow band of these older or lower-tier cards in synthetic benchmarks, despite the architectural differences. In game-specific measurements, however, the RX 7800 XT delivers playable frame rates at 1440p High (90 FPS) and 4K Medium (58 FPS), indicating that its real-world performance in this title is substantial.

The 16 GB memory capacity is a key differentiator. For a game from 2016, the memory allocation at 4K Ultra does not appear to be a limiting factor, as the GPU still produces 39 FPS, suggesting the bottleneck is compute rather than memory capacity. The memory clock of 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective) and the 256-bit bus provide the bandwidth needed for high-resolution textures. The data shows that the GPU can handle 4K Medium at 58 FPS, which is a viable configuration for this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its large 64 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support contribute to its strong multi-threaded capabilities. The processor’s percentile ranking against all CPUs is 87, with an average benchmark score of 41376. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, which has a delta of 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-14650HX, which shows a delta of -0.5%. These scores indicate that the 5900X is competitively positioned against modern mobile and desktop processors in general compute benchmarks.

In The Technomancer, the CPU’s influence is most apparent at 1080p. The measured 210 FPS on Low settings and 138 FPS on High settings are high enough that the CPU must be capable of submitting draw calls and physics calculations at a rapid pace. The 24 threads provide ample parallel processing for any CPU-intensive tasks the game may have. The single-thread performance, as measured by a 3DMark single-thread score of 941 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1527, is strong enough to avoid stalling the GPU at lower resolutions.

At higher resolutions, the CPU’s role diminishes relative to the GPU. The 4K results, ranging from 39 FPS on Ultra to 76 FPS on Low, are primarily limited by the graphics card’s rendering throughput. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU without becoming the primary constraint at 1440p and 4K. The data shows that the 5900X provides a solid foundation, but the frame rates at 4K are dictated by the RX 7800 XT’s capabilities rather than the processor’s core count or clock speed.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS across presets provides a clear guide for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 108 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. The High preset at 138 FPS offers an even larger margin for high refresh rate displays. For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra preset is viable at 1080p, as it stays above 100 FPS. The Medium preset, at 162 FPS, is a middle ground, but the data shows that the GPU and CPU combination can handle Ultra without issue at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 70 FPS, which is still playable but begins to approach the 60 FPS baseline. The High preset, at 90 FPS, provides a comfortable buffer and is the recommended balance for this resolution. The Medium preset, at 106 FPS, offers additional headroom for those who prefer higher frame rates over slight visual enhancements. The Low preset, at 137 FPS, is unnecessary for most users unless targeting very high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset falls to 39 FPS, which is below the standard 60 FPS target and may feel sluggish in action sequences. The High preset, at 50 FPS, is still below 60 FPS but is a more playable experience. The Medium preset, at 58 FPS, is the closest to the 60 FPS target and represents the best balance between visual quality and performance in the recorded data. The Low preset, at 76 FPS, achieves a smooth frame rate but with reduced detail. The database suggests that for 4K, the Medium preset is the optimal choice, as it nearly reaches 60 FPS while maintaining a higher level of visual fidelity than Low.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT pair ranks 1228 out of 3696 tested combos. This places it in the 33rd percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it performs better than a majority of the combinations recorded. This ranking reflects the balance between the CPU’s strong multi-threaded score and the GPU’s mid-range position in the overall GPU distribution.

The GPU’s percentile rank of 51 against all GPUs, combined with the CPU’s 87th percentile rank, shows a system where the processor is significantly stronger than the graphics card in relative terms. This asymmetry is visible in the game’s performance: the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution, while the GPU becomes the bottleneck at 4K. The combo’s overall rank of 1228 suggests that while the system is capable, there are many other combinations in the database that deliver higher frame rates in this specific title, likely those with more powerful GPUs. The data confirms that this pairing is solid for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results are constrained by the GPU’s limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the exact average FPS recorded for each resolution and settings combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 50 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 76 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 58 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 39 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 90 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 137 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 106 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 70 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 138 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 210 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 162 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 108 |

For the Medium preset, the database also recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 4K Medium, the range was 49 to 67 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range was 90 to 121 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the range was 137 to 186 FPS. These ranges show that the frame rate is not entirely stable, with the minimum values dipping below the average, particularly at 4K where the minimum of 49 FPS is close to the 60 FPS target. The maximum values show that the system can reach higher frame rates when the scene is less demanding.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 210, recorded at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At 4K resolution, which preset achieves an average FPS closest to 60?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average FPS of 58, which is the closest to the 60 FPS target in the recorded data.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark percentile compare to the GPU’s?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is in the 51st percentile among all GPUs.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset records 137 FPS and the Ultra preset records 70 FPS, resulting in a difference of 67 FPS.

Q: How many total combinations does this system rank within in the database for The Technomancer?

A: This combination ranks 1228 out of 3696 tested combos.

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

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 49 FPS.