The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting test case for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is capable of delivering high performance, but whose behavior is heavily dictated by the graphics workload. This analysis breaks down the performance data, focusing on how the components scale with resolution and settings, and what that implies for the user experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K clearly demonstrates the influence of the GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 216 FPS. When the resolution is increased to 1440p, that average drops to 141 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 78 FPS. This represents a significant decline, showing that the rendering load is scaling strongly with pixel count.

The relationship between resolution and performance becomes more pronounced at higher settings. With Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 166 at 1080p, to 109 at 1440p, and finally to 60 at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 34% reduction in frame rate, while moving from 1440p to 4K results in a 45% reduction. This pattern indicates that the Radeon RX 6800 XT is becoming the limiting factor as the number of pixels increases.

At the High preset, the frame rates are 142 at 1080p, 93 at 1440p, and 51 at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the same trend but at lower absolute numbers: 111 at 1080p, 72 at 1440p, and 40 at 4K. The consistent drop across all settings confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint in this scenario. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, is clearly capable of feeding the GPU with enough data at 1080p, but the GPU's pixel throughput is the bottleneck as resolution scales.

The data suggests that 4K gaming is only viable when the graphical load is reduced. The jump from 51 FPS at High to 78 FPS at Low is substantial, indicating that the GPU's shader and texture units are heavily taxed at higher quality settings. For a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, the Medium preset is the boundary, as it sits right at the 60 FPS mark. The 1440p resolution offers a much more comfortable margin, with even the Ultra preset maintaining an average of 72 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the optimal settings balance depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1080p, the system is overwhelmingly powerful. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 111 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. Even the most demanding setting is not a challenge, leaving no need to compromise for performance.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset maintains a solid 72 FPS average. This is the recommended choice for those prioritizing visual fidelity, as the frame rate remains fluid. The High preset offers a significant boost to 93 FPS, which would be beneficial for users with high-refresh-rate monitors, but the Ultra preset's performance is already sufficient for a standard 60Hz display.

The 4K resolution presents a more nuanced picture. The Ultra preset's 40 FPS average is generally considered too low for a comfortable experience. The High preset improves this to 51 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The Medium preset, with an average of 60 FPS, is the best choice for a balanced 4K experience, providing a smooth frame rate without requiring a complete reduction in visual quality. Dropping to Low at 4K yields 78 FPS, but this sacrifices the game's visual presentation for a performance margin that is unnecessary at 60 FPS. The Medium preset is the sweet spot, offering the best compromise between visual quality and performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end graphics card from the Radeon RX 6000 series, built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture. Its specifications include 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, which provides a substantial memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. This large memory pool is a key asset, as it ensures the GPU will not run out of memory at 4K resolutions, even with high-resolution textures.

The card's clock speeds are also a factor in its performance. It has a base clock of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. These high frequencies allow the 4608 shading units to process data quickly, which is essential for maintaining high frame rates. The benchmark results for the GPU show a Passmark G3D score of 24980, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs.

Comparing it to its nearest rivals, the RX 6800 XT has a benchmark score 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, with a deltaPct of 1.5. It is 2.5% lower than the Intel Arc A550M, and 3% lower than both the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64. These comparisons place the 6800 XT in a competitive tier, and the measured FPS data confirms its strength in this specific game. The combination of a wide memory bus and high clock speeds allows it to perform strongly, but the scaling data shows it is still the limiting factor when the resolution is increased to 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across all combinations. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 216 FPS. The Medium preset sees a drop to 166 FPS, with a minimum of 141 and a maximum of 191. The High preset averages 142 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still manages an average of 111 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. The Low preset averages 141 FPS. The Medium preset averages 109 FPS, with a range of 92 to 125 FPS. The High preset averages 93 FPS. The Ultra preset is still very playable, with an average of 72 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly under more stress. The Low preset averages 78 FPS. The Medium preset averages 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 and a maximum of 69, showing some frame time variance. The High preset averages 51 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, averaging just 40 FPS. These numbers highlight the performance envelope of the combo, with 1080p and 1440p offering a wide range of options, while 4K requires a compromise on settings to achieve a stable 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT holds the rank of 845 out of 2825 total combos. This places the system in the top 30% of all tested configurations, indicating a higher-than-average performance level.

This ranking is a direct result of the GPU's high benchmark scores and the CPU's ability to keep up. The fact that it ranks in the top third suggests that it outperforms a majority of the other systems tested, making it a capable setup for this game. The ranking is a holistic measure, and the measured FPS data shows that the combo's strength is most evident at lower resolutions where the CPU is not a bottleneck. The rank of 845 out of 2825 is a solid result, confirming that this is a well-balanced pair for The Technomancer, even if it is not in the top tier.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its performance in synthetic benchmarks is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. This level of performance is more than sufficient for gaming, as most titles, including The Technomancer, do not heavily utilize more than a few cores.

The measured FPS data confirms that the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 216 FPS, a frame rate that is typically constrained by the CPU. However, the fact that the frame rate increases from 216 FPS at 1080p Low to 141 FPS at 1440p Low and 78 FPS at 4K Low shows that the GPU is taking over as the bottleneck as the resolution increases. If the CPU were the primary constraint, the frame rates would remain more static across resolutions.

The CPU's high single-core performance is crucial for maintaining high frame rates, and its 12 threads ensure that any background tasks or game engine threads are handled without issue. The CPU's benchmark percentile of 83 places it above the majority of CPUs, and its average score of 32750 is very close to its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T which has a delta of just 0.1%. This indicates that the 7400F is performing at the expected level for its class, providing a solid foundation for the RX 6800 XT.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in The Technomancer?

A: The highest average frame rate is 216 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system maintain a stable 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 4K with Medium settings, the average FPS is exactly 60, with a minimum of 51 and a maximum of 69. The High preset drops to 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the performance at 1440p Ultra compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1440p Ultra, the system averages 72 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, it averages 111 FPS. This represents a 35% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

Q: Is the GPU or the CPU the main bottleneck for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. This is evident from the frame rate scaling with resolution; as the resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the average FPS drops significantly, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested systems for The Technomancer?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination holds the rank of 845 out of 2825 tested combos, placing it in the top 30% of all configurations.

Q: How does the Radeon RX 6800 XT's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile?

A: The Radeon RX 6800 XT has a benchmark score that is 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, according to the nearestRivals data (deltaPct of 1.5).