The Technomancer

The Technomancer, an action RPG released in 2016, presents a mixed workload that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the resolution and settings. The pairing of a 12-core AMD Ryzen 9 5900X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 produces a well-balanced result, ranking in the 71.8th percentile of all tested combinations. The data indicates strong 1080p and 1440p performance, with 4K Ultra remaining a challenge for maintaining high frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested systems for The Technomancer?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + RTX 3080 combination is ranked 1040 out of 3696 tested combos, placing it in the top 28.2% of all systems tested in the database.

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved by this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 223 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the highest tested preset, Ultra, the combo still achieves 114 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA P106-100, scores 23249, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 and AMD Radeon RX 6600M score 23250 and 23273, respectively, placing them 0.3% and 0.4% above the RTX 3080.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5900X compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 41263, which is 0.3% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41215, also 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 41208, 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, which is 0.5% higher.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the combo delivers an average of 146 FPS at 1920x1080, 96 FPS at 2560x1440, and 52 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a drop of 34% from 1440p to 4K and a 64% drop from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is there a performance benefit to using Medium settings over High at 4K?

A: According to the data, yes. At 3840x2160, Medium settings yield an average FPS of 61, which is 17% higher than High settings, which average 52 FPS. The Medium preset also has provided min and max values, 71 FPS max, while High has no min/max data.

GPU Role

In The Technomancer, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the primary driver of frame rate, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. It operates at a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz. This bandwidth is substantial and is likely a key factor in the smooth experience at 1440p and 4K, where texture and geometry load are high. The card’s 8704 shading units and 96 ROPs contribute to its raw compute power, which is reflected in its benchmark scores. The RTX 3080’s average benchmark score is 23172, and it holds the 68th percentile among all GPUs. In the gaming context of The Technomancer, the data shows that the GPU exerts a dominant influence at the highest resolutions. At 4K with the most demanding Ultra preset, the average frame rate falls to 41 FPS, which is below the 52 FPS seen at High. This suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in maximizing visual quality at 4K. The GPU's score in the PassMark G3D test (25086) and its DirectX 12 test score (100) provide a snapshot of its modern API capability, which aligns with the game's utilization of DX12 features. The performance scaling in the benchmark, from 223 FPS at 1080p Low to 41 FPS at 4K Ultra, clearly illustrates the GPU's load as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, and fabricated on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with 64 MB of L3 cache. In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU's role is less about raw core count and more about single-thread performance and speed, given the game's engine. The Ryzen 9 5900X achieves a single-thread 3DMark score of 941 and a 2-thread score of 1852, indicating strong performance when the engine is capped by single-thread processes. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are included in the data: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16262 and a Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 14118. When compared to its nearest CPU rivals, the 5900X is closely matched, being only 0.3% to 0.5% different from the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, and Intel Core i7-14650HX. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the differences between these processors are marginal. The 5900X's average benchmark score of 41376 places it in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a high-performing processor. In this game's data, the CPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p, but at high frame rates, it might be a significant factor, as the GPU is capable of very high frame rates. The passmark scores for integer math (140851) and floating point math (77700) show the CPU's strong computational power, which may help maintain high minimum frame rates in complex scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is listed at position 1040 out of 3696 tested combos. This places it in the 71.8th percentile of all tested systems for The Technomancer. The rank demonstrates that this pairing is capable of high levels of performance, but it is not at the very top of the leaderboard. The data shows that the CPU and GPU are well-matched, with the GPU being the more limiting factor at higher resolutions. The combo's rank indicates that there are a significant number of other configurations that achieve higher frame rates, likely using more powerful GPUs. The 5900X's 87th percentile CPU ranking and the 3080's 68th percentile GPU ranking show that the GPU is the component that pulls the combo down in the rankings. At the resolution of 1920x1080, the combo's performance is so high that it is likely to be limited by the CPU's single-thread speed, but the average frame rates are still very high. The difference between the combo's rank and the CPU's rank suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor in most scenarios, and the GPU is the main constraint. The RTX 3080's nearest GPU rivals, such as the NVIDIA P106-100 and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, have average benchmark scores that are within 0.4% of the 3080, indicating that the 3080 sits in a very tight performance band. This suggests that the combo's rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show clear resolution scaling trends. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 223 FPS on Low, 171 FPS on Medium, 146 FPS on High, and 114 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop to 146 FPS on Low, 112 FPS on Medium, 96 FPS on High, and 75 FPS on Ultra. At 4K (3840x2160), the average frame rates are 80 FPS on Low, 61 FPS on Medium, 52 FPS on High, and 41 FPS on Ultra. This scaling reveals a pattern: the performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial. For example, at High settings, the game drops from 146 FPS at 1080p to 96 FPS at 1440p, a 34% reduction, and then to 52 FPS at 4K, a 64% reduction from 1080p. The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU is likely not fully utilized at 4K. The 10 GB VRAM of the RTX 3080 is sufficient for this game, as the frame rates do not show a sudden drop due to memory constraints. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more severe than from 1080p to 1440p, especially at the Low settings, where the FPS drops from 146 to 80, a 45% reduction. This indicates that the 4K resolution is a significant burden on the GPU, and the game's engine is not fully optimized for high resolutions. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the frame rates at 1080p are high, but as the resolution increases, the GPU's load increases and the frame rates drop. The 4K resolution is only playable when the settings are lowered to Low, which yields 80 FPS, or Medium, which yields 61 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K, with only 41 FPS, is not a playable for most users who prefer a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for the combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 are as follows:

At 1920x1080:

• Low: Average 223 FPS, with no min or max data.
• Medium: Average 171 FPS, with a min of 146 FPS and a max of 197 FPS.
• High: Average 146 FPS, with no min or max data.
• Ultra: Average 114 FPS, with no min or max data.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: Average 146 FPS, with no min or max data.
• Medium: Average 112 FPS, with a min of 95 FPS and a max of 129 FPS.
• High: Average 96 FPS, with no min or max data.
• Ultra: Average 75 FPS, with no min or max data.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: Average 80 FPS, with no min or max data.
• Medium: Average 61 FPS, with a min of 52 FPS and a max of 71 FPS.
• High: Average 52 FPS, with no min or max data.
• Ultra: Average 41 FPS, with no min or max data.

The data reveals that the Medium preset is the only one that provides min and max values, which offer a more complete picture of frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the FPS ranges from 146 to 197, showing a 51 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is 95 to 129, a 34 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range is 52 to 71, a 19 FPS spread. The narrower range at higher resolutions indicates that the game is more stable at 4K Medium than at 1080p Medium, likely due to CPU-bound at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low and High settings show the highest frame rates, but the lack of min/max data makes it impossible to assess stability.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings for this combination depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 146 FPS, which is a high frame rate for a smooth experience. The Ultra preset also provides a high average of 114 FPS, but the difference to High is 19 FPS, which may be a noticeable drop for some users. The Medium preset at 171 FPS is the best for maximum performance, but High offers a better visual experience with a still high frame rate. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice, with an average of 96 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 75 FPS, which is still playable but might not be as smooth for fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 112 FPS is a good alternative for a higher performance margin. At 3840x2160, the High preset yields a 52 FPS average, which is borderline for a smooth experience. The Medium preset provides 61 FPS, which is more comfortable and has a min of 52 FPS, indicating that it can handle demanding scenes. For the best experience at 4K, the Medium preset is recommended, as it balances the visual quality and performance. The Low preset at 4K produces 80 FPS, which is high but at a significant visual cost. The Ultra preset at 4K, with only 41 FPS, is not recommended for playable frame rates. The data suggests that the game is GPU-bound at 4K, so reducing the settings has a larger impact on performance. The Medium preset is the optimal choice for a balance of performance and visual fidelity, as it provides a stable 61 FPS average with a min of 52 FPS and a max of 71 FPS. At 1080p and 1440p, the High and Ultra presets are viable, with High being the best balance. The data indicates that the game is not heavily demanding on the CPU, as the frame rates scale well with the GPU performance. The combination of the Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 3080 is well-suited for this game, providing a high performance at all resolutions, with the exception of 4K Ultra, where the GPU is the limiting factor.