The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, presents a wide performance spread on the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination. The benchmark data shows this pairing handles the game decisively at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring a slight compromise on the highest settings. The measured FPS values indicate a system that is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps frame rates high at lower settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the target here, and the data shows this system has clear headroom at 1080p and 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the maximum preset, Ultra, is fully playable. The average FPS at Ultra is 127.7, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This leaves substantial room for demanding scenes or background tasks. Even the High preset, with an average of 162.4 FPS, is far above the playability line, but Ultra is the recommended choice because it delivers the highest visual quality without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the system again achieves the top preset. Ultra settings produce an average of 81.5 FPS, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS bar. This makes 1440p Ultra the sweet spot for this hardware, offering high resolution and maximum detail settings with a safety margin of over 20 FPS. The High preset averages 107.2 FPS, but the data supports choosing Ultra for the best experience.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 45.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The highest playable preset is High, which delivers an average of 61.7 FPS. This is a marginal pass, but it is the correct choice for 4K. The Medium preset averages 67.1 FPS and would also be playable, but High provides more visual fidelity while staying above the threshold. The Low preset averages 91.9 FPS, but it is not the recommended setting because High offers superior visuals at a playable frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the CPU's capabilities are the primary driver. The jump from High to Ultra settings only drops the average FPS from 162.4 to 127.7, a 21% reduction. However, the gap between Low (248.5 FPS) and Ultra (127.7 FPS) is 48%, indicating that the GPU is still the main bottleneck even at this resolution. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides enough headroom that the frame rate is largely dictated by the graphics card's render load.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more dominant. The average FPS at Ultra is 81.5, which is 36% lower than the 127.7 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This is a significant drop, but the system remains well above the 60 FPS target. The scaling from Low (165.7 FPS) to Ultra (81.5 FPS) is a 51% reduction, showing that the GPU is under increasing stress as pixel count rises. The CPU is still capable, but the graphics card's workload is the limiting factor for maximum frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The Ultra preset’s average of 45.6 FPS is 44% lower than the 1440p Ultra result. The gap between Low (91.9 FPS) and Ultra (45.6 FPS) is a 50% reduction, showing that the GPU is working at its limit. The CPU’s role is diminished here; the data shows that the graphics card is the sole constraint on performance at 4K. The Ryzen 7 7700’s strong single-thread performance, as indicated by its benchmark scores, prevents it from becoming a bottleneck even at lower resolutions, but at 4K the RTX 5070's rendering capacity is the deciding factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system's performance across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly high. The Low preset averages 248.5 FPS. The Medium preset averages 195.2 FPS, which is a 21% drop from Low. High settings average 162.4 FPS, a further 17% reduction. The Ultra preset averages 127.7 FPS, which is 21% lower than High. This progression shows a consistent scaling of GPU load as settings increase, with the system never approaching the 60 FPS playability limit.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong. Low settings average 165.7 FPS. Medium settings average 126.2 FPS, a 24% reduction. High settings average 107.2 FPS, a 15% drop from Medium. The Ultra preset averages 81.5 FPS, a 24% decrease from High. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings, with the Ultra preset showing a 36% reduction, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. The Low preset averages 91.9 FPS. This is still above the 60 FPS threshold, but it represents a 45% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 67.1 FPS, a 27% reduction from Low. High settings average 61.7 FPS, a modest 8% drop from Medium. The Ultra preset averages 45.6 FPS, a 26% reduction from High. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that fails to maintain 60 FPS, while all other 4K presets are playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 sits close to several other processors in the benchmark database. The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, which has an average benchmark score of 40048, a negligible 0.1% difference from the Ryzen 7 7700’s 40081. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, a 0.4% lead. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, a 0.6% advantage. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in The Technomancer, with frame rate differences well within the margin of error. The Ryzen 7 7700’s 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a high-performance part, and these rivals represent the same performance tier.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070’s nearest rivals are a mixed group. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 has an average score of 40318, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, a 0.8% gap. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, which is 1.2% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, a 2% deficit. These rivals are from different generations and market segments, but their average benchmark scores are all within a narrow band. For this game, a system with any of these GPUs would produce similar frame rates, though the RTX 5070’s 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a strong performer. The data suggests that swapping the RTX 5070 for any of these alternatives would not materially change the playability of The Technomancer at the tested settings.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can absolutely run The Technomancer. The verdict data is clear and favorable across all resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the system is overqualified. The Ultra preset averages 127.7 FPS, far exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. Every preset, from Low to Ultra, is playable, with the lowest average being 127.7 FPS. This is a definitive pass.

At 2560x1440, the system also passes with flying colors. The Ultra preset averages 81.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS requirement. All four presets are playable, with the lowest average being 81.5 FPS. This resolution is the ideal choice for this hardware, offering high detail and smooth performance.

At 3840x2160, the system passes, but with a caveat. The Ultra preset fails to maintain 60 FPS, averaging 45.6 FPS. However, the High preset averages 61.7 FPS, which is a marginal but successful pass. The Low and Medium presets are also playable. The recommended setting for 4K is High, which provides the best visual quality while keeping the average frame rate above 60 FPS. This is a pass, but it requires a step down from the maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 709th out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the system in the top 19% of all tested configurations. The rank reflects the strong performance of both components. The CPU’s 87th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 82nd percentile ranking indicate a well-balanced pairing. The combo's position in the top fifth of all tested systems shows it is a high-end setup for this title. While it does not achieve the very top tier of performance, the data shows it outperforms a large majority of the 3696 tested hardware combinations. This rank is consistent with the measured FPS results, which show 1080p and 1440p performance that is significantly above the playability threshold, and 4K performance that is playable with adjusted settings.