The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a playable but not exceptional experience in The Technomancer, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The pairing ranks in the 57th percentile of all tested combos, indicating a mid-tier standing for this 2016 Action RPG.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a classic resolution-dependent performance curve. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 103 FPS, which jumps to 157 FPS at Low settings. Moving to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average drops to 67 FPS—a 35% reduction from the 1080p High result. At 4K (3840x2160) High, the average falls to 37 FPS, representing a 64% decrease from the 1080p High figure.

This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed heavily as pixel count increases. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically with resolution: at 1080p, the spread between Low (157 FPS) and Ultra (80 FPS) is 77 FPS, while at 4K the same settings spread is only 27 FPS (56 vs 29). This compression of the settings delta at higher resolutions is a hallmark of GPU-bound scenarios—the renderer simply cannot push more frames regardless of quality reductions.

The 4K Medium result (43 FPS) with a minimum of 37 FPS shows that even mid-tier settings push the hardware to its limits. Notably, the 4K Ultra result of 29 FPS dips below the 30 FPS threshold commonly considered the minimum for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that 1440p is the practical ceiling for maintainable frame rates with this combo, as 4K High (37 FPS) and 4K Medium (43 FPS) both fall into the "borderline playable" category.

Interestingly, the scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings (67 to 37 FPS, a 45% drop) is steeper than the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings (103 to 67 FPS, a 35% drop). This accelerating decline indicates that the memory subsystem becomes increasingly saturated as resolution grows, a common trait for GPUs with 256-bit memory buses and 8 GB of VRAM.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip, operates with boost clocks up to 1770 MHz and a base clock of 1605 MHz. Its 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s. These specifications translate to a PassMark G3D score of 18169, placing the GPU in the 65th percentile of all GPUs.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In The Technomancer, this memory configuration appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results suggest VRAM capacity or bandwidth constraints. The 4K Ultra result of 29 FPS compared to 4K Low at 56 FPS shows a 48% performance swing purely from settings changes, indicating that texture and shading complexity heavily influence the memory pipeline.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 90637 provide context for its raw compute capabilities. The FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS positions this card as a solid 1440p performer from its 2019 release period. However, for a game released in 2016, the RTX 2070 SUPER should theoretically have ample headroom—the fact that 4K Ultra only achieves 29 FPS suggests either poor optimization in the title or unexpected engine overhead.

The nearest rival benchmarks show the RTX 2070 SUPER sitting close to the Intel Arc B570 and Arc A750, with delta percentages of -1.3% and -1.5% respectively. This tight grouping indicates that the GPU's performance in synthetic tests is well understood, but the in-game results demonstrate that real-world workloads can deviate from these averages.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F brings Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm process, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads. With a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, this CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide strong platform fundamentals.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions but becomes more relevant at 1080p. The 1080p Low result of 157 FPS suggests the CPU can feed frames well above 150 FPS in less demanding scenes, but the 1080p Ultra result of 80 FPS indicates that draw calls and physics calculations at higher settings do create some CPU overhead. The PassMark multi-thread score of 25645 and single-thread score of 3689 place this CPU in the 83rd percentile of all processors.

The Ryzen 5 7400F's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% faster), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% faster), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% slower). These tiny deltas suggest that the CPU's compute capabilities are well-matched to its contemporaries, meaning the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

At 4K resolutions, the CPU's workload diminishes relative to the GPU's pixel-pushing duties. The 4K results across settings (37-56 FPS) show less variance than the 1080p results (80-157 FPS), which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this game's threading model, and the 65W TDP indicates efficient operation without thermal throttling concerns.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 1620 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the 57th percentile. This mid-pack positioning reflects a pairing where the CPU is a modern, high-performing component (83rd percentile) paired with a GPU that sits in the 65th percentile—the GPU drags down the overall ranking.

The combo's ranking suggests that many older or lower-end CPUs paired with more powerful GPUs outperform this combination in this specific title. This is notable because the RTX 2070 SUPER was a high-end card at its 2019 launch, while the Ryzen 5 7400F is a 2025 release. The generational mismatch shows in the data: the CPU has significant headroom while the GPU is the clear bottleneck.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 2070 SUPER's synthetic benchmarks (avg score 20282) sit just below the Quadro M4000M (20480), RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), Arc B570 (20556), and Arc A750 (20582). These small differences in synthetic scores do not translate to meaningful in-game differences, as the measured FPS data shows this combo can produce 157 FPS at 1080p Low but only 29 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The 57th percentile ranking means 57% of tested combos perform better in this game. For a 2016 title, this is a surprisingly low position, suggesting that either the game is heavily GPU-bound or that the RTX 2070 SUPER's architecture does not age well for this particular engine.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play The Technomancer with this combo?*

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at High settings produces 67 FPS, which is the highest resolution where the combo maintains a comfortable frame rate above 60 FPS. At 4K High, the average drops to 37 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 20282 is within 1.5% of the Quadro M4000M (20480), RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), Arc B570 (20556), and Arc A750 (20582). The delta percentages range from -1% to -1.5%, indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game?

A: No. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking and high multi-thread scores (21765 in Cinebench R23) indicate it has ample headroom. The FPS scaling pattern shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, with 4K results compressing the settings spread compared to 1080p.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with medium settings?

A: The measured data shows 120 FPS average at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 102 FPS and maximum of 139 FPS. This suggests consistent performance without significant frame drops.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1620 out of 2825 tested combos, placing it in the 57th percentile. This means 57% of tested combinations achieve higher frame rates in The Technomancer.

Q: Does lowering settings help at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, going from Ultra (29 FPS) to Low (56 FPS) provides a 93% performance increase. However, even Low settings at 4K do not reach 60 FPS, indicating that the GPU's 8 GB memory and 448 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for smooth 4K gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 157 FPS average
• Medium: 120 FPS average (min 102, max 139)
• High: 103 FPS average
• Ultra: 80 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all settings. The Medium preset shows a stable range from 102 to 139 FPS, indicating good frame pacing. The jump from Ultra (80 FPS) to Low (157 FPS) represents a 96% improvement, showing that the GPU scales well with reduced quality settings at this resolution.

2560x1440:

• Low: 102 FPS average
• Medium: 79 FPS average (min 67, max 91)
• High: 67 FPS average
• Ultra: 53 FPS average

1440p shows the combo's sweet spot. High settings at 67 FPS are playable, while Medium at 79 FPS offers a better balance. The Ultra preset at 53 FPS begins to show strain but remains serviceable. The Medium range of 67-91 FPS indicates some variance but no severe stuttering.

3840x2160:

• Low: 56 FPS average
• Medium: 43 FPS average (min 37, max 50)
• High: 37 FPS average
• Ultra: 29 FPS average

4K performance is marginal. Only Low settings break 50 FPS, and Ultra falls below 30 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 37 FPS suggests occasional dips into unplayable territory. This resolution is not recommended for this combo, as even the best-case scenario of 56 FPS at Low settings leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

The overall data pattern confirms that this combo is best utilized at 1440p with High or Medium settings, where it maintains 67-79 FPS. The 1080p results show the CPU can feed high frame rates, but the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors as resolution increases. The 57th percentile ranking reflects this balanced but not exceptional performance profile.