The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a thoroughly capable experience in The Technomancer, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions. At 1080p this pairing is effectively overkill, at 1440p it hits the sweet spot for high-refresh monitors, and at 4K it demands compromises on settings. The measured data shows a system that comfortably handles the game's demands, though the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for this combo in The Technomancer covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with average FPS recorded for each configuration. Minimum and maximum frame data were not captured, so this analysis relies entirely on average performance.

At 1920x1080, the system posts triple-digit frame rates across most settings. The Low preset averages 170 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Medium drops to 128.3 FPS, High settles at 111.5 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 84.6 FPS average. These numbers indicate the RTX 4060 has ample headroom at 1080p, with the CPU providing sufficient throughput to avoid bottlenecking the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains robust but begins to show scaling pressure. Low averages 113.1 FPS, Medium delivers 85.5 FPS, and High produces 72.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 56.1 FPS, which sits just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This pattern suggests that the 1440p Ultra setting is the first real challenge for this hardware, requiring a step down in quality to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus start to show limitations. Low averages 62.8 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS bar. Medium drops to 46.9 FPS, High falls to 37.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 32.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a roughly 49% performance penalty, indicating that the RTX 4060 is not designed for native 4K gaming at high presets.

The data reveals a clear pattern: the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 85.4 FPS. At 1440p, it shrinks to 57 FPS. At 4K, the spread narrows to 30.6 FPS because the GPU is increasingly bound by raw pixel throughput rather than settings complexity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 in aggregate benchmark scores are all within a tight margin. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048 with a deltaPct of 0.1, meaning it is essentially tied with the 7700's average of 40081. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144 with a deltaPct of -0.2, putting it marginally ahead. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246 with a deltaPct of -0.4, and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313 with a deltaPct of -0.6. Any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically in The Technomancer, as the game's engine is unlikely to differentiate between processors with sub-1% aggregate performance deltas.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's nearest rivals are surprisingly older or integrated parts. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 with a deltaPct of -0.2, which is extremely close to the RTX 4060's 17639 average. The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics scores 17588 with a deltaPct of 0.3, the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 with a deltaPct of 0.5, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 with a deltaPct of 0.7. These delta values are all within 1%, suggesting that in aggregate compute terms these parts are nearly interchangeable. However, the RTX 4060's modern architecture and feature set would likely deliver smoother frame pacing and better driver optimization in actual gameplay, despite the similar raw scores.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset, which averages 62.8 FPS. Medium drops to 46.9 FPS, High to 37.3 FPS, and Ultra to 32.2 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: High is the best playable option, averaging 72.7 FPS. Ultra falls to 56.1 FPS, just under the 60 FPS target, while Low and Medium also clear the threshold at 113.1 and 85.5 FPS respectively.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 1080p with this hardware?

A: Yes, Ultra at 1920x1080 averages 84.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes 1080p the only resolution where the highest quality preset is fully playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in aggregate performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 averages 40081, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048 with a deltaPct of 0.1. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144 with a deltaPct of -0.2, showing all three are within a fraction of a percent.

Q: What GPU performance tier does the RTX 4060 occupy in this benchmark set?

A: The RTX 4060 scores 17639 on average and sits at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666 with a deltaPct of -0.2, indicating near-identical aggregate benchmark performance.

Q: Does the game data show minimum FPS values?

A: No, the measured FPS dataset only includes average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination. Minimum and maximum values are not recorded, so frame-time consistency cannot be assessed from this data.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data defines exactly where this system stands. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 62.8 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS bar but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach playable status.

At 2560x1440, the system offers three playable presets: Low at 113.1 FPS, Medium at 85.5 FPS, and High at 72.7 FPS. The High preset is the best option, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Ultra at 56.1 FPS is unplayable by the stated threshold.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable. Low hits 170 FPS, Medium reaches 128.3 FPS, High delivers 111.5 FPS, and Ultra maintains 84.6 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo fully flexes its capabilities, and the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation for visual fidelity.

The practical takeaway: this system is a 1080p max-settings machine and a 1440p high-settings machine. At 4K, it is only viable for low-quality gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1975 out of 3696 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places it in the 53rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning it sits slightly above the midpoint of the benchmark database. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where the CPU's strong single-threaded performance (1930 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 1049 in 3DMark single-thread) complements the GPU's mid-range capabilities.

Given that the GPU sits at the 61st percentile of all GPUs and the CPU at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, the combo's overall rank is dragged down by the GPU's relative position. The CPU is clearly not the limiting factor; the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth constrain high-resolution performance. In a game like The Technomancer, which was released in 2016 before modern upscaling technologies, the raw rasterization throughput of the GPU determines the ceiling.

The rank of 1975 out of 3696 indicates that roughly 46% of tested combos outperform this setup, while 54% perform worse. This is a reasonable mid-pack position for a mainstream 1080p/1440p gaming system.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which averages 62.8 FPS. This is the only playable option at 4K, and it leaves just 2.8 FPS of headroom above the threshold. Players who prioritize frame rate over visuals should accept the Low preset here.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is High, averaging 72.7 FPS. This provides a 12.7 FPS cushion over the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at 56.1 FPS is tantalizingly close but fails the playability test. For the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness, High is the ceiling.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding playable preset is Ultra, averaging 84.6 FPS. This is the only resolution where the highest quality settings are fully playable, with a 24.6 FPS margin above the threshold. Players with 1080p displays can max out the game's settings without concern.

The recommendation pattern is straightforward: lower the resolution to raise the quality ceiling. At 1080p, max everything. At 1440p, stop at High. At 4K, drop to Low. The RTX 4060's 8 GB frame buffer and 128-bit memory interface simply cannot sustain high-quality rendering at 4K, but the card has enough compute power to excel at lower resolutions. This system is best paired with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, where it delivers smooth, high-fidelity gameplay in The Technomancer.