The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, runs on a system pairing the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. Benchmark results across three resolutions and four quality presets show this combination delivers a wide range of frame rates, from a highly playable 66 FPS at 4K High to a fluid 249 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates a system that offers both high refresh rate potential and 4K capability, depending on the settings chosen.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X provides the processing foundation for this system. It is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, and manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. The CPU operates 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 with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth are the key specifications that feed the game's engine.

The CPU's benchmark profile shows a strong balance between single-thread and multi-thread performance. Its 3DMark single-thread score is 941, while its 3DMark 16-thread score reaches 9075. This is reflected in real-world compute tests like Cinebench R23, where the CPU scores 1527 in single-core and 16262 in multi-core. The PassMark single-thread score of 3469 and multithread score of 39002 further demonstrate this capability. The Ryzen 9 5900X sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41376. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, scores 41263, a mere 0.3% difference, indicating the 5900X is performing at a level that is effectively tied with its closest competitor.

For a game from 2016 like The Technomancer, the CPU's strong single-core performance is crucial. The single-thread score of 3469 in Passmark and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1527 suggest that the game's primary game logic thread will be well-handled. The multi-thread capability, shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16262, ensures that background tasks and any secondary game threads will not cause stutter. The data indicates that this CPU is likely not the limiting component in this system, as frame rates scale significantly with resolution and settings changes, which points to GPU-bound scenarios at lower resolutions and high frame rates.

🎮 GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the visual powerhouse. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 8960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. The GPU has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz. It is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a substantial 896.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This memory capacity and bandwidth are critical for handling high-resolution textures and complex scenes.

The RTX 5070 Ti's compute power is substantial, with 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. It also features 70 RT cores and 280 Tensor cores, which are dedicated to ray tracing and AI workloads. The GPU's benchmark profile shows a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604 and a Passport G3D score of 32974. The GPU compute score is 20203, and it has an average benchmark score of 49957, placing it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

The nearest rivals to this GPU, based on the data, are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 with an average score of 50001 (a -0.1% delta), and the Intel Arc A550M with 49737 (a 0.4% delta). This means the RTX 5070 Ti is performing right in line with these older high-end cards, though it is notably ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, which has a score of 49737 and a delta of 3.1%. The data shows the RTX 5070 Ti is a top-tier performer, capable of handling modern games, and its role in The Technomancer is to deliver the high frame rates seen in the measured results.

❓ FAQ

Q: How much faster is the RTX 5070 Ti than the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49957, while the RX 6800 XT scores 48477. This puts the RTX 5070 Ti 3.1% ahead of the RX 6800 XT.

Q: What is the performance delta between the Ryzen 9 5900X and its closest rival?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14650HX, has a score of 41576, which is a -0.5% delta, meaning the rival is 0.5% faster.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate recorded for this system in The Technomancer?

A: The highest average frame rate is 249 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system achieve 4K with High settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 resolution with High settings, the system achieves an average frame rate of 66 FPS.

Q: How many cores does the Ryzen 9 5900X have and what is its boost clock?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: What is the size of the RTX 5070 Ti's memory and its bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s.

📊 Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for The Technomancer spans three resolutions, each with four quality presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across the board. With Low settings, the average FPS is 249. Choosing Medium settings drops the average to 215 FPS, with a minimum of 183 and a maximum of 248 FPS. High settings yield an average of 184 FPS, and Ultra settings produce an average of 144 FPS. The FPS range from 144 to 249 shows that even at the most demanding preset, the experience is very smooth.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings average 183 FPS, Medium averages 141 FPS (minimum 120, maximum 162), High averages 120 FPS, and Ultra averages 94 FPS. The gap between the settings is more pronounced here, with a difference of 89 FPS from Low to Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits are more apparent. Low settings average 101 FPS, Medium averages 77 FPS (minimum 66, maximum 89), High averages 66 FPS, and Ultra drops to 52 FPS. This indicates that 4K resolution is still very playable, but Ultra settings will require a compromise on the frame rate.

📈 Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear pattern of frame rate scaling as resolution increases. From 1080p to 1440p, the average frame rate at Ultra settings drops from 144 to 94, a reduction of 50 FPS. At High settings, the drop is from 184 to 120, a 64 FPS reduction. At Medium, the drop is from 165 to 141, and at Low, from 179 to 183. The largest relative drop is from 1440p to 4K, where Ultra goes from 94 to 52 FPS, a 42 FPS drop. High settings see a drop from 120 to 66 FPS, a 54 FPS drop.

This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti is the primary limiting component as resolution increases. The CPU's performance remains constant, so the GPU must render more pixels, leading to lower frame rates. The system is GPU-bound at higher resolutions, and the 16 GB of GDDR7 memory is sufficient to handle the textures at these resolutions. The 52 FPS at 4K Ultra reflects the GPU's power, but it also shows that for the highest fidelity, some settings may need to be adjusted to maintain a higher frame rate.

⚙️ Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data provides a clear picture of how to balance visual fidelity and frame rate. For players with a 144Hz monitor, the High preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 184 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate, ensuring a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 1080p still offers 144 FPS, which matches a 144Hz monitor perfectly, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality without compromising frame rate.

For 1440p users, the High preset is the sweet spot, offering 120 FPS. This provides a high-quality visual experience with a frame rate that exceeds what most 100Hz monitors can display. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 94 FPS, which is still playable but might be a compromise for those with high-refresh panels.

For 4K users, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it achieves 66 FPS, which is above the console-standard 60 FPS and provides a great balance between quality and smoothness. The Medium preset at 4K offers 77 FPS, which is even smoother, and the Low preset at 101 FPS is the highest frame rate available at that resolution. The Ultra preset at 52 FPS is the most demanding and is only recommended for those who prioritize visual details over frame rate, as the frame rate drops below the 60 FPS mark.

The data shows that the High preset is the best all-rounder. It provides consistent performance across all three resolutions, with frame rates of 184 FPS at 1080p, 120 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. For the best experience, the High preset is the most balanced choice, delivering high visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.