The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a compelling performance profile in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The benchmark data shows a system that scales predictably across resolutions and presets, with the RTX 3080 providing the graphical muscle while the Ryzen 7 9700F ensures frame delivery remains robust even at lower settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and overall ranking to determine what this combo can actually achieve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates. The Low preset averages 223 FPS, the High preset averages 146 FPS, with Medium at 171 FPS (min 146 FPS, max 197 FPS), and Ultra at 114 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 109 FPS, showing a wide performance envelope. The Medium preset's minimum of 146 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the system never drops below a silky-smooth threshold. Ultra at 114 FPS still clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system remains highly capable. The Low preset hits 146 FPS, High reaches 96 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS (min 95 FPS, max 129 FPS), and Ultra drops to 75 FPS. The Ultra preset's average of 75 FPS is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, though the margin narrows compared to 1080p. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 71 FPS, indicating a steeper cost for maximum quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K become evident. The Low preset averages 80 FPS, while Medium averages 61 FPS (min 52 FPS, max 71 FPS). The High preset falls to 52 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 41 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 52 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting occasional stutter in heavy scenes. The data reveals a steep drop-off from Low to Medium (19 FPS), and another significant fall from Medium to High (9 FPS). Ultra at 41 FPS is clearly not viable for smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component is the bottleneck at each setting. At 1920x1080, the CPU's role is more pronounced. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 5.50 GHz boost clock and 8 cores / 16 threads, keeps pace with the GPU's output. The jump from Low (223 FPS) to Ultra (114 FPS) is nearly a 49% reduction in frame rate, directly tied to GPU workload increase. The fact that Low preset exceeds 200 FPS suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames faster than the RTX 3080 can render at minimal settings, but the gap narrows as settings rise.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert dominance. The transition from Low (146 FPS) to Ultra (75 FPS) represents a 49% drop, similar to 1080p. However, the absolute numbers are lower, indicating the RTX 3080 is working harder. The CPU's influence wanes slightly because the GPU is the primary driver of resolution scaling. The Ryzen 7 9700F's strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 4691) ensures it does not hold back the RTX 3080 at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are taxed heavily. The drop from Low (80 FPS) to Ultra (41 FPS) is a 49% reduction, but the absolute numbers show the GPU struggling to maintain high frame rates. The CPU's role diminishes further; even the Low preset at 80 FPS is below the 1080p Ultra result, proving that resolution scaling is entirely GPU-bound. The Ryzen 7 9700F's performance is sufficient to prevent CPU-induced stutters, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's 4K limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1040 out of 3696 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places it in the 72nd percentile of all combos, meaning it outperforms roughly 72% of tested systems. This is a strong showing for a mid-high-end pairing. The Ryzen 7 9700F holds a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX 3080 sits at the 68th percentile among GPUs. The disparity in percentiles suggests the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing, which aligns with the 4K performance data. The CPU's headroom is substantial, but the GPU caps overall system potential in the most demanding scenarios.

The rank of 1040 indicates that while this combo is capable, it is not near the top of the leaderboard. Many systems with newer or more powerful GPUs will outperform it. However, the data shows that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo delivers frame rates that many higher-ranked systems would struggle to match, particularly at Ultra settings. The ranking reflects the GPU's age and limitations at 4K, not a fundamental weakness in the pairing.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 41, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is Medium, averaging 61 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average FPS is 75, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with a score of 69875, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, which is 0.2% higher.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: The GPU is more important at 1080p, as evidenced by the 49% FPS drop from Low (223 FPS) to Ultra (114 FPS). The CPU's high single-thread score (Passmark 4691) ensures it is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in any tested configuration?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 52 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 Medium settings. This is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating potential stutter in that specific configuration.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA P106-100, scores 23249, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also 0.3% higher.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 114 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that is nearly double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, averaging 75 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above the threshold, offering high fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, averaging 61 FPS. This is a marginal pass, with the minimum recorded at 52 FPS, so players may experience occasional dips below the threshold in demanding scenes.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer successfully at all three tested resolutions, but the playable preset levels vary significantly. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra at 114 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 75 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low (80 FPS) and Medium (61 FPS) are playable; High (52 FPS) and Ultra (41 FPS) fall short of the threshold. The verdict is clear: this combo is an excellent 1080p and 1440p machine, but 4K gaming requires compromising on settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, 0.2% lower), the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163, 0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, 0.7% lower), and the Intel Core i7-14700K (69355, 0.9% lower). These processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer, differing by less than 1% in synthetic benchmarks.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, 0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250, 0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273, 0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23276, 0.4% higher). These GPUs would produce similar graphical performance, with deltas under 0.5%. Note that these GPU rivals are oddly matched in benchmark scores, but their real-world gaming performance may vary due to driver support and feature sets. For this specific game, however, the data suggests they would behave nearly identically to the RTX 3080.