The Technomancer

The Technomancer is a 2016 Action RPG that can still stress modern hardware, particularly at higher resolutions and quality presets. This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700, interpreting the data to explain where the bottlenecks lie and how to get the best experience from this specific configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 179 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 117 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls further to 64 FPS. This represents a 64% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at the lowest quality tier, which strongly indicates that the Radeon RX 7700 is the limiting component as pixel count grows.

The scaling behavior changes with quality presets, however. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 117 at 1080p to 77 at 1440p to 42 at 4K — a steeper percentage drop than seen at Low settings. This is because higher quality settings increase the per-pixel workload, making the GPU work even harder at each resolution. The gap between Low and High at 4K is 22 FPS (64 vs. 42), whereas at 1080p the gap is 62 FPS (179 vs. 117). This compression at higher resolutions is typical for a GPU-limited scenario, where the card's raw throughput becomes the ceiling regardless of how light the settings are.

Ultra settings amplify this further. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 33 FPS average, which is below the 42 FPS minimum recorded at 4K Medium. This suggests that the Ultra preset pushes the GPU past its comfortable operating range at 4K, resulting in a frame rate that would likely feel stuttery in fast-paced combat. The 1440p Ultra figure of 60 FPS is exactly half of the 1080p Low figure, showing that the RX 7700's performance scales roughly linearly with pixel count when the quality settings are held constant.

The data indicates that this combo is well-balanced for 1080p and even 1440p gaming, but 4K is only viable at Low or Medium settings. The 4K Medium preset's average of 49 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS and maximum of 57 FPS shows some variance, but it remains playable. The 4K High and Ultra presets, at 42 and 33 FPS respectively, are likely too demanding for smooth gameplay, suggesting that users targeting 4K should favor lower settings or consider a more powerful GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1275 out of 2825 combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the 45th percentile, meaning roughly 55% of tested combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this specific title. Given that the RX 7700 sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 7400F at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, the game's relative performance is lower than either component's standalone percentile would suggest.

The gap between the combo's rank and the CPU's high percentile indicates that The Technomancer is not heavily reliant on processor power at the tested settings. The Ryzen 5 7400F is clearly capable of feeding the GPU, but the RX 7700's position at the 58th GPU percentile explains why the combo lands slightly below the midpoint. This is a GPU-bound title, and the ranking reflects that the video card is the primary determinant of overall performance.

Compared to rival GPUs in the database, the RX 7700's average benchmark score of 15852 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15862, a negligible 0.1% difference. It is 1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 9060 and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500. Against the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, the RX 7700 trails by 1.7%. These tight margins suggest that in this game, the RX 7700 performs similarly to a range of other mid-range cards, and the combo's ranking will shift minimally if swapped for one of these near-equivalents.

The combination's 1080p High average of 117 FPS is solid for competitive play, while the 1440p High average of 77 FPS remains smooth for most single-player experiences. The 4K numbers are the weak point, dragging the overall rank down relative to combos with more powerful GPUs that can maintain higher frame rates at that resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 32 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2438 MHz, effectively 19.5 Gbps. These specifications are substantial for a mid-range card, particularly the 16 GB VRAM capacity, which is generous for a game released in 2016.

The GPU's clock speeds are 1900 MHz base, 2041 MHz game clock, and 2459 MHz boost. The game clock is the realistic sustained frequency during gaming loads, and the data suggests that this card holds its boost well under the load of The Technomancer. The 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 96 ROPs provide the raw throughput for the measured frame rates. The card's FP32 performance is 25.18 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for a title from this era.

The 16 GB VRAM is unlikely to be a limiting factor in The Technomancer, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra settings in a 2016 game would not approach this capacity. The bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s is more than adequate for the textures and geometry in this title. The GPU's 200 W TDP and dual-slot design are standard for this performance class, and the 2x 8-pin power connectors indicate that it draws significant power under load.

The RX 7700's percentile rank of 58 among all GPUs, combined with its average benchmark score of 15852, places it firmly in the mid-range segment. The benchmark results show strong DirectX 11 performance with a score of 186 in Passmark's DirectX 11 test, which is the API most relevant to a 2016 title like The Technomancer. The DirectX 12 score of 96 is lower, but the game's engine likely favors the older API. The GPU compute score of 10963 and OpenCL score of 106028 indicate solid compute performance that is not directly relevant to this game's frame rates but confirms the card's overall capability.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Radeon RX 7700's 16 GB VRAM enough for The Technomancer at 4K?

A: Yes. The highest VRAM demand in this game comes from the 4K Ultra preset, which produces an average of 33 FPS. The 16 GB capacity is far beyond what a 2016 title can utilize, so memory size is not the limiting factor at any resolution or settings combination.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: 1440p offers the best balance, with High settings delivering 77 FPS and Ultra delivering 60 FPS. Both are playable, and the 1440p Medium preset provides a 90 FPS average with a minimum of 76 FPS, which is comfortable for most displays.

Q: Why is the 4K Ultra FPS so much lower than the 4K Low FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K averages 33 FPS, while Low averages 64 FPS. This 31 FPS difference is due to the increased per-pixel workload at Ultra settings, which taxes the RX 7700's 2560 shading units and 96 ROPs far more heavily than the lighter Low preset.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in this game?

A: The RX 7700's average benchmark score is 15852, which is 1.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti's score of 16129. In practical terms, this small difference means the two cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer.

Q: Is this combo CPU-limited at 1080p?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 7400F ranks at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, and the 1080p Low average of 179 FPS is the highest score in the measured data. Even at 1080p Ultra with 92 FPS, the CPU is not constraining performance, as the GPU is clearly the bottleneck at higher settings.

Q: Will lowering settings from High to Medium improve frame consistency?

A: At 4K, the Medium preset records a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS, while High has no min/max data but averages 42 FPS. At 1440p, Medium shows a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 103 FPS, compared to High's 77 FPS average. The Medium preset provides a more consistent experience with a higher average at both 1440p and 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For this combo, the ideal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 117 FPS, which is excellent for any display, while the Ultra preset at 92 FPS is also smooth. The Medium preset at 137 FPS offers the best frame rate for competitive play, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often worth the 20 FPS cost. The Low preset at 179 FPS is only useful for extreme refresh rate monitors or esports-style play, as it sacrifices significant visual quality for a marginal frame rate gain.

At 1440p, the High preset's 77 FPS average is the recommended choice for a balanced experience. The Ultra preset's 60 FPS is the minimum for smooth gameplay, but the Medium preset at 90 FPS with a 76 FPS minimum provides more headroom and a tighter frame time distribution. Given that The Technomancer is an Action RPG with melee combat, maintaining a stable frame rate is more important than maxing out every visual effect. The Medium preset at 1440p is the safest recommendation for consistent performance.

At 4K, the options are limited. The Low preset at 64 FPS is the only one that breaks into the 60 FPS range, but it requires significant visual compromises. The Medium preset at 49 FPS with a 42 FPS minimum is playable but may show stutter in intense scenes. The High preset at 42 FPS and Ultra at 33 FPS are too low for comfortable gameplay. For 4K users, the Medium preset is the best compromise, offering a playable frame rate while retaining enough visual detail to justify the resolution. The High preset is not recommended due to its low average and the lack of min/max data suggesting potential instability.

The measured data shows that this GPU handles the game's scaling well up to 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset demands more than the card can deliver. The 16 GB VRAM is not the issue; rather, the raw compute power of the 2560 shading units is insufficient for 4K Ultra in this title. Users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate should stick to 1440p Ultra, while those who prioritize smoothness should use 1440p Medium or 4K Medium.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, code-named Raphael. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a modern, efficient processor that was released in January 2025.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. The 1080p Low average of 179 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of driving frame rates well above what the GPU can sustain at higher settings. The 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for a 2016 title, which likely uses only a handful of threads. The high boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance, which is critical for older game engines that rely on a few fast cores.

The CPU's benchmark scores confirm its strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21765 in multi-core and 3072 in single-core. In Passmark, it achieves a multi-thread score of 25645 and a single-thread score of 3689. Its percentile rank of 83 among all CPUs places it well above the GPU's 58th percentile, reinforcing the conclusion that the processor is not the bottleneck in this configuration. The nearest rivals in the database — the Intel Core i5-14600T, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 — all have average scores within 0.3% of the 7400F, confirming its position in the upper mid-range of CPU performance.

The data shows that the CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 is ample for this game, and the PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes ensures that the GPU has full bandwidth available. The 7400F's integrated graphics are listed as N/A, meaning this combo relies entirely on the discrete RX 7700 for rendering, which is expected. The CPU's 5 nm process node and 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die indicate a highly efficient design that generates minimal heat, allowing the 65 W TDP to be easily managed by a capable air cooler.

Since the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution in this game, users with this combo should focus their tuning efforts on the GPU settings. The processor has enough headroom to handle the game's logic, AI, and physics without impacting frame rates. The 32 MB of L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves data throughput, which helps maintain consistent frame times even in demanding combat scenarios. Overall, the Ryzen 5 7400F provides a solid foundation for the RX 7700, and the measured results show that this pairing is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming in The Technomancer.