The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a high-performance foundation for The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. Benchmark data shows this combination provides playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with performance scaling that reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU depending on the workload.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 9700F sits in a tightly contested performance tier. Its average benchmark score of 69996 places it within 1% of several prominent rivals. The closest match is the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which scores 70163, a negligible 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is nearly identical at 69875, also 0.2% away. Moving further, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X trails by 0.7% with a score of 69515, and the Intel Core i7-14700K is 0.9% behind at 69355. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in The Technomancer, making the 9700F a solid choice within this performance band.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5080's average score of 56083 is similarly competitive. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads slightly at 57367, a 2.2% advantage. The AMD Radeon 8060S follows closely at 55757, just 0.6% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 0.7% lower at 55698. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3% at 54828. For gaming, the RTX 5080 and RX 9070 GRE would likely produce very similar results, while the other listed GPUs would be marginally slower but still in the same performance class.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in workload balance depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor. The average FPS jumps from 309 at Low settings to 158 at Ultra, showing that the RTX 5080 has ample headroom. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, becomes the more influential component at this resolution, as the CPU must keep up with the GPU's high output. The data implies that at 1080p, the processor's single-thread performance—scoring 4691 in PassMark—is crucial for maintaining those high frame rates.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The average FPS at Ultra drops to 103, and at 3840x2160 it falls further to 57. This scaling shows the GPU taking on a heavier load, as pixel count and shader complexity increase. The RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth become more relevant here. The CPU's role diminishes relatively, though the 9700F still provides consistent support. The data suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the primary driver of performance, while at 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5080 and Ryzen 7 9700F deliver a range of results. Low settings produce an average of 111 FPS with no min or max data recorded. Medium settings average 85 FPS, with a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 98 FPS. High settings average 73 FPS, again without min or max figures. Ultra settings fall to an average of 57 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves significantly. Low settings hit 202 FPS on average. Medium settings average 155 FPS, with a minimum of 132 and a maximum of 178 FPS. High settings reach 132 FPS on average, and Ultra settings still manage 103 FPS, comfortably above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the combination is exceptionally fast. Low settings average 309 FPS. Medium settings average 237 FPS, with a minimum of 201 and a maximum of 273 FPS. High settings reach 202 FPS on average, and even Ultra settings sustain 158 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is far from stressed, with the CPU likely playing a larger role in frame pacing.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data, this PC can run The Technomancer at all tested resolutions and settings, though with one caveat at 4K. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, all of which clear the 60 FPS threshold. High is the best playable setting, averaging 73 FPS. Ultra at 4K is not playable, averaging only 57 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra averaging 103 FPS, making it the best choice. At 1920x1080, every setting is playable, and Ultra averages 158 FPS, offering the highest visual quality without dropping below 60 FPS. The verdict is clear: this system excels at 1080p and 1440p, and is highly capable at 4K with slightly reduced settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 9700F and RTX 5080 ranks 166th. This places it in the top 4.5% of all tested configurations, indicating a very strong performer. The rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU, with the 9700F's 94th percentile standing among all CPUs and the RTX 5080's 87th percentile among all GPUs. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the system handling even 4K resolutions with playable frame rates. The data suggests that only a small fraction of tested hardware combinations would outperform this setup in The Technomancer.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 4K with High settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 73, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 103 FPS, making it the best playable setting. All other settings also exceed 60 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 5080 or the Ryzen 7 9700F more important for performance?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is more critical, as the GPU has headroom. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with Ultra settings dropping to 57 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to the Intel Core i7-14700KF?

A: The two processors are nearly identical in performance. The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, while the i7-14700KF scores 70163, a difference of just 0.2%.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the benchmarks?

A: The lowest average is 57 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. Every other tested configuration averages above 60 FPS.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: No. Even at Ultra settings, the average is 158 FPS, with no min FPS recorded below 201 FPS at Medium settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 73 FPS. Medium is also playable at 85 FPS, but High offers better visual quality while remaining above the threshold. Ultra is not recommended, as it averages 57 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best playable setting, averaging 103 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smooth gameplay, as all lower settings also exceed 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the most demanding playable preset, averaging 158 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for maximum graphics settings with no performance concerns. The data indicates that this resolution is the optimal balance of visual quality and frame rate for this hardware combination.