The Technomancer

# The Technomancer with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, shows unusual performance characteristics when paired with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. The measured data reveals a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings, though the absolute frame rates at 4K Ultra suggest this older title still presents a significant load. This analysis walks through the CPU and GPU contributions, the measured FPS across all tested configurations, and how this specific combination ranks among 2,825 tested combos.

FAQ

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

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 117. This is the highest quality preset tested at that resolution, and it remains well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the 4K High performance compare to 1440p High performance?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 54. Moving down to 2560x1440 with the same High settings, the average FPS rises to 98. The 1440p result is roughly 81% higher than the 4K result.

Q: Which CPU is closest in benchmark score to the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is the closest rival, with an average benchmark score of 27,535 compared to the Ultra 5 125H's 27,507. This represents a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Ultra 5 125H is effectively tied with that AMD processor.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is 56,083.

Q: Is there a measurable minimum FPS recorded for any configuration?

A: Yes. The 3840x2160 Medium configuration has a recorded minimum FPS of 54 and a maximum FPS of 73, with an average of 63. The 2560x1440 Medium configuration also has min/max data, showing 98 minimum and 132 maximum.

Q: How does the combo rank within the full tested database?

A: This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 717th out of 2,825 total tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the top 25% of all tested configurations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is a 14-core, 18-thread mobile processor built on the Meteor Lake architecture with a 7 nm process node. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz, boosting up to 4.50 GHz, and it carries 18 MB of shared L3 cache. As a mobile chip with a 28 W TDP, its multi-threaded performance is respectable but not class-leading, which matters for The Technomancer.

In CPU benchmark results, the Ultra 5 125H achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,804.5 and a single-core score of 1,647.5. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 21,100, while single-thread performance comes in at 3,399. The processor's overall average benchmark score is 27,507, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs.

The nearest rivals show how tightly grouped this CPU is with the competition. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27,535, just 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X both score 27,578, 0.3% higher. Only the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G trails, scoring 27,382, which is 0.5% lower. This indicates the Ultra 5 125H delivers performance essentially identical to these desktop-class alternatives in general compute tasks.

For The Technomancer, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates scale strongly with settings changes, suggesting the RTX 5080 is the limiting factor even at this resolution. The CPU's 18 threads handle the game's logic without creating a bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low reaching 229 FPS. However, the game's age means it may not utilize all 18 threads efficiently, which could explain why the CPU's strong multi-thread scores do not translate into proportionally higher frame rates when compared to the GPU's influence.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process, it features 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2,295 MHz with a boost clock of 2,617 MHz, and its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory runs at 1,875 MHz with an effective speed of 30 Gbps across a 256-bit bus.

Memory bandwidth is substantial at 960.0 GB/s, which proves critical for higher resolutions. The GPU's compute capabilities include 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 56.28 TFLOPS of FP16 performance in a 1:1 ratio. With 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores, the RTX 5080 is architecturally prepared for modern workloads, though The Technomancer predates widespread RT implementation.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5080 posts a PassMark G3D score of 36,565 and a PassMark GPU compute score of 21,789. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score reaches 8,637. The GPU's average benchmark score is 56,083, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

The nearest rivals show the RTX 5080's position in the market. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, which is 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, 0.7% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails at 54,828, 2.3% lower. On the other side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's influence dominates the measured results. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this game's textures, even at 4K Ultra. The high memory bandwidth ensures that resolution scaling does not create memory bottlenecks. The GPU's raw throughput drives the frame rates at all settings levels, with the CPU providing adequate support without constraining the RTX 5080's output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four settings levels each, providing a complete picture of performance. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the RTX 5080 produces high frame rates across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 229 FPS, which represents the maximum performance ceiling for this configuration. Medium settings drop the average to 176 FPS, with a recorded range of 150 to 202 FPS. High settings reduce performance to 150 FPS, while Ultra settings bring the average down to 117 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains strong. Low settings produce an average of 150 FPS, exactly matching the 1080p High result. Medium settings yield 115 FPS, with a range of 98 to 132 FPS. High settings average 98 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 77 FPS. The pattern shows a consistent reduction as resolution increases, with each settings tier at 1440p landing between the corresponding 1080p and 4K values.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, frame rates become more moderate. Low settings produce an average of 82 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings yield 63 FPS, with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73. High settings average 54 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 42 FPS. The 4K results show the RTX 5080's limits in this older title, particularly at the highest quality presets.

The data shows no anomalies or unexpected dips. The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution follows a consistent pattern, with each settings tier reducing frame rates by a similar proportion. The minimum FPS data available for Medium settings at 1440p and 4K indicates that frame pacing remains stable, with the minimum values staying within 15% of the average.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling reveals how the system balances GPU load against CPU capability. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS decreases by roughly 30-35% across all settings. For example, High settings drop from 150 FPS at 1080p to 98 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of about 35%. Low settings drop from 229 to 150 FPS, a 34% reduction. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the additional pixel count directly impacts rendering throughput.

From 1440p to 4K, the scaling becomes more aggressive. High settings drop from 98 to 54 FPS, a 45% reduction. Low settings drop from 150 to 82 FPS, a 45% reduction. Medium settings show a 45% reduction from 115 to 63 FPS. This steeper decline at 4K indicates that memory bandwidth and pixel fill rate become limiting factors at this resolution, despite the RTX 5080's substantial 960.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The overall scaling from 1080p to 4K shows the system loses approximately 64-65% of its frame rate at every settings level. For Low settings, the drop is from 229 to 82 FPS (64% lower). For High settings, the drop is from 150 to 54 FPS (64% lower). This consistent scaling pattern suggests the limiting component is the GPU at all resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck at lower resolutions, the 1080p results would show less variation between settings, and the scaling to 4K would show a smaller percentage drop.

The data indicates that the RTX 5080 is the primary constraint across the entire resolution range. The CPU's 18 threads and 4.50 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS on Low settings. The GPU's rendering throughput, not CPU processing power, determines the final frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, every settings level delivers playable performance. Ultra settings at 117 FPS provide the best visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS. Players with high-refresh displays may prefer High settings at 150 FPS, which sacrifices some visual fidelity for a 28% frame rate increase. Low settings at 229 FPS offer the maximum possible frame rate, though visual quality suffers significantly.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts based on refresh rate priorities. Ultra settings at 77 FPS remain above 60 FPS, making this the best choice for players prioritizing visual quality. High settings at 98 FPS provide a smoother experience with a 27% frame rate improvement. Medium settings at 115 FPS offer another 17% gain, while Low settings at 150 FPS give the highest frame rate. For most players, High settings at 1440p represent the sweet spot, balancing visual fidelity with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 4K, the choices become more constrained. Ultra settings at 42 FPS fall below the 60 FPS threshold and may feel sluggish in combat-heavy scenes. High settings at 54 FPS approach playability but remain below 60. Medium settings at 63 FPS finally cross the 60 FPS threshold, making this the minimum recommended preset for smooth 4K gameplay. Low settings at 82 FPS provide the best frame rate but require substantial visual compromises. For 4K, Medium settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, with the recorded 54 FPS minimum indicating occasional dips during demanding scenes.

Across all resolutions, the data suggests that High settings provide a strong balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p and 1440p, High settings maintain frame rates well above 60 FPS. At 4K, High settings fall just short of 60 FPS, making Medium the practical choice for consistent performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 717th out of 2,825 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the configuration in the top 25.4% of all tested systems. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, with the RTX 5080 providing the majority of the performance while the Ultra 5 125H offers adequate support.

Given the CPU's performance tier, this ranking makes sense. The Ultra 5 125H sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,507. Its nearest rivals all score within 0.5% of each other, indicating this processor is competitive with established desktop options like the Ryzen 7 5800 and Core i5-12600K. The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with the RTX 5080 outperforming most alternatives but trailing the RX 9070 GRE by 2.2%.

The 717th rank out of 2,825 combos suggests that many configurations outperform this pairing in The Technomancer. This is likely due to the game's age and its potential sensitivity to single-threaded CPU performance. The Ultra 5 125H's single-core benchmark scores, while respectable, do not match the highest-performing desktop CPUs. In a game that may not scale perfectly across 18 threads, the CPU's multi-thread advantage provides limited benefit, while its single-thread performance becomes more critical.

The data shows that this combo delivers strong absolute performance, with 4K Medium reaching 63 FPS and 1440p Ultra reaching 77 FPS. However, the rank indicates that the CPU may hold back the RTX 5080 in this specific title. Systems with faster single-threaded CPUs paired with similar GPUs likely achieve higher frame rates, pushing this combo down the rankings. The RTX 5080's 87th percentile GPU performance is not fully utilized due to the mobile CPU's constraints, resulting in a ranking that reflects the overall system balance rather than the GPU's individual capabilities.