The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting challenge for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination. The measured data reveals a pairing that is capable of high frame rates but shows distinct scaling behavior that depends heavily on resolution and graphical preset. The benchmark results indicate a system that can deliver smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K performance requires careful settings management to remain playable.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across different presets provides a clear picture of the performance trade-offs for this combination. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 98 FPS, which is highly playable for an action RPG that benefits from smooth motion. This suggests that at the most common resolution, the system has enough headroom to max out the game’s visual options without sacrificing fluidity. The jump from Ultra to High at 1080p is substantial, with High achieving 125 FPS, a 27 FPS increase, but the visual fidelity difference between these presets may not be worth the extra frames for most players. However, for those with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Medium preset at 147 FPS or the Low preset at 191 FPS could be more appealing, as The Technomancer’s action-oriented combat can benefit from higher refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still maintains a respectable 64 FPS average, which is adequate for a single-player RPG. The High preset at 82 FPS offers a better balance, providing a smoother experience while retaining most of the visual quality. The Medium preset at 96 FPS is arguably the sweet spot for 1440p, offering a significant performance boost over High while still looking quite good. The Low preset reaches 125 FPS, but the visual compromises are likely too severe for a game that relies on atmosphere and world-building. For the best overall experience at this resolution, the data suggests using the High preset as a baseline, with the option to drop to Medium if frame rate consistency is a priority.

The 3840x2160 results reveal the system’s limitations. The Ultra preset drops to 35 FPS, which is below the threshold for a comfortable action game experience. The High preset at 45 FPS is playable but not ideal, while the Medium preset at 53 FPS is the only 4K option that approaches a smooth feel. The Low preset at 69 FPS is surprisingly playable, but it likely strips away much of the game’s visual detail. Based on the data, the recommended configuration for this combo is the High preset at 1080p or 1440p for the best balance of visuals and performance, with the Medium preset serving as a reliable fallback at 4K for those who prioritize frame rate over fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 achieves a rank of 1179 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all possible system configurations, indicating that it is a solid performer but not at the absolute top of the charts. The percentile data for its components supports this positioning. The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all processors, showing it is a strong performer in general compute tasks. The GPU, however, is at the 61st percentile among all graphics cards, which suggests it is the more limiting factor in this pairing.

The rank of 1179 out of 2825 means that roughly 41% of tested combinations perform better, while 59% perform worse. This suggests that while the system is capable of high frame rates, there are many other setups that can push higher numbers, likely due to more powerful GPUs. The data implies that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as its high percentile ranking suggests it can feed the GPU effectively. Instead, the GPU’s mid-range percentile is the primary constraint on overall performance in this game. The fact that the combo ranks in the 42nd percentile overall indicates that for a game like The Technomancer, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this pairing is competent but leaves room for improvement if one were to upgrade the graphics card.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a key component in this analysis, and its specifications provide context for the measured FPS. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. The GPU’s base clock is 1500 MHz, with a boost clock of 1725 MHz. These clocks are moderate by modern standards, but they are sufficient for a game from 2016.

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s role is clearly dominant, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when increasing resolution. At 1080p, the Ultra preset achieves 98 FPS, but this falls to 64 FPS at 1440p and 35 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load increases faster than the CPU’s ability to prepare frames. The 8 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for this game at most settings, as The Technomancer’s textures and effects are not excessively demanding. However, the data shows that the GPU’s raw compute power, with 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 3070’s percentile rank of 61 among all GPUs confirms that it is a mid-range performer, and its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT with a deltaPct of 0.7, show that it is closely matched with other cards in its class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the system’s performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: the Low preset averages 191 FPS, Medium averages 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS, High averages 125 FPS, and Ultra averages 98 FPS. These numbers indicate a very playable experience at any preset, with even the most demanding Ultra setting maintaining nearly 100 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 93 FPS, which shows that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains strong. The Low preset averages 125 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS, High averages 82 FPS, and Ultra averages 64 FPS. The pattern is consistent, with each preset step costing roughly 15-20 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 82 FPS is notably stable, suggesting that the system can hold its frame rate well in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 64 FPS is still above 60 FPS, which is the standard for smooth gameplay, but it leaves little margin for drops in intense combat.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to struggle. The Low preset averages 69 FPS, Medium averages 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS, High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steep, with the Ultra preset losing nearly half its frame rate. The Medium preset’s minimum of 45 FPS is a concern for action sequences, as it may lead to noticeable stuttering. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings for a consistently smooth experience, with Medium being a compromise for those who can tolerate occasional dips.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling of FPS from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the system’s bottleneck. At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 98 FPS. When the resolution increases to 1440p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 64 FPS, a decrease of 34.7%. Moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra, the frame rate falls to 35 FPS, a further decrease of 45.3%. This non-linear scaling is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload, where the rendering resolution has a direct impact on the GPU’s fill rate and shader throughput.

The fact that the CPU is not the limiting factor is confirmed by the CPU’s high benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. These scores indicate that the Ryzen 5 7400F can handle the game’s logic and draw calls without becoming a bottleneck. Instead, the RTX 3070’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated at higher resolutions. The 4K results are particularly telling; the drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is from 69 FPS to 35 FPS, a 49.3% reduction, which highlights the GPU’s inability to handle the increased pixel count and texture detail simultaneously. The data suggests that if one were to lower the resolution to 1440p, the system would provide a much more consistent experience, as the GPU has more headroom to work with.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The CPU’s cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB shared L3 cache. These specifications are more than adequate for a game like The Technomancer, which was released in 2016 and does not require high core counts for its main thread.

The benchmark results for the CPU show strong performance, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 25645 and a single-thread score of 3689. In synthetic tests like Cinebench R23, it scores 21765 in multi-core and 3072 in single-core. These numbers place the CPU at the 83rd percentile among all processors, indicating it is a fast chip for its class. In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU’s role is to maintain a steady frame delivery to the GPU. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 191 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame output for this game. This is because at low resolutions, the GPU can render frames much faster, and the CPU becomes the limiting factor in terms of how many frames it can prepare per second.

However, as the resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the FPS drops. The CPU’s 12 threads are likely underutilized, as The Technomancer may not be optimized for multi-threading, but its strong single-core performance ensures that the main game thread is not a constraint. The nearest rival for the CPU is the Intel Core i5-14600T, with a deltaPct of 0.1, showing that the Ryzen 5 7400F is competitive with other mid-range processors. Overall, the CPU provides ample headroom for this GPU, and the data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield larger performance gains than upgrading the CPU for this specific game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset to use for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 82 FPS, which is above 60 FPS and provides a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 64 FPS is also viable, but the High preset offers a better safety margin for frame rate dips.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. The Low preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 69 FPS, while the Medium preset drops to 53 FPS. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended for 4K, as they fall to 45 FPS and 35 FPS respectively, which may be too low for action gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its closest rival in terms of performance?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, while its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, has a score of 17083, resulting in a deltaPct of 0.7. This indicates that the RTX 3070 is slightly faster on average.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset averages 147 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 98 FPS. This represents a 49 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding on the GPU.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this GPU in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 191 FPS, which may be near the CPU’s limit, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The CPU’s high single-thread score of 3072 in Cinebench R23 supports this conclusion.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 has a minimum FPS of 82, which is recorded in the measured data. This indicates good frame time consistency without significant drops.