The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting test for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination. The benchmark data shows this pairing is exceptionally strong, achieving high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The measured results indicate that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary performance driver at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 7400F proves more than capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, where the system reaches frame rates well beyond what most displays can show.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 259 FPS at 1920x1080 to 93 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 166 FPS. This steep decline is expected, as the number of pixels to render quadruples when moving from 1080p to 4K, placing an enormous load on the GPU's shading units, texture units, and memory bandwidth.

The scaling behavior changes with higher quality presets. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 133 FPS at 1080p to 48 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 85 FPS. The percentage drop at Ultra is actually less severe than at Low, which suggests that at Ultra settings, the game is more heavily constrained by other factors like geometry complexity, lighting calculations, and effects processing, not just raw pixel count.

At 2560x1440, the system shows a comfortable middle ground. The Low preset delivers 169 FPS average, while High produces 111 FPS and Ultra maintains 87 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1440p is the sweet spot for high refresh rate gaming with this combo, as even the demanding Ultra preset stays well above 60 FPS.

The Medium preset provides the only complete data set with minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p, Medium averages 199 FPS with a minimum of 169 FPS and maximum of 229 FPS. At 1440p, Medium averages 130 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS and maximum of 150 FPS. At 4K, Medium averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS and maximum of 82 FPS. These minimum frame rates are crucial; they show that the system maintains playable performance even in the most demanding moments, with the 4K Medium minimum of 61 FPS staying just above the 60 FPS threshold.

The limiting component analysis is clear: the RTX 4070 SUPER becomes the bottleneck at 4K, where even the Low preset only manages 93 FPS average. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its six cores and twelve threads, demonstrates sufficient headroom at 1080p where the graphics card's workload is lighter. The fact that the 1080p Low preset hits 259 FPS average suggests the CPU is not holding back performance, as this frame rate is far beyond what most monitors can display.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 414th out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the top 15 percent of all systems tested, indicating outstanding performance for this game title. The percentile standing of the individual components supports this ranking: the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU also holds the 83rd percentile among all GPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals in general benchmark scores provide context for its performance tier. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32,707, just 0.1 percent below the Ryzen 5 7400F's average of 32,750. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32,697, trailing by 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32,812, which is 0.2 percent ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32,662, sitting 0.3 percent behind. These extremely small deltas indicate that the Ryzen 5 7400F performs nearly identically to these other processors in general benchmarks, and any differences in The Technomancer would be negligible.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all NVIDIA products. The Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262, which is 0.1 percent ahead of the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43,223 average. The GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268, also 0.1 percent ahead. The Quadro M6000 scores 43,301, 0.2 percent ahead. The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667, a full 1 percent ahead. These small deltas show that the RTX 4070 SUPER's raw compute performance is very close to these other GPUs, though the desktop RTX 4070 SUPER benefits from its full power envelope and dedicated cooling.

The 414th rank out of 2825 combos is particularly impressive given that The Technomancer was released in 2016, before either component existed. The game's engine appears to scale well with modern hardware, and this modern mid-range to high-end pairing extracts excellent performance from the aging title.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average frame rate is 259 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset. The next highest is 199 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings.

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

A: Yes, at 4K with Medium settings, the system averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 61 FPS, though no minimum frame rate was recorded for that configuration. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 48 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32,750, while the Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32,707. This puts the Ryzen 5 7400F 0.1 percent ahead of the Intel processor in general benchmark performance.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 resolution, the Low preset delivers 169 FPS average, while the Ultra preset delivers 87 FPS average. This represents a difference of 82 FPS between the lowest and highest quality settings at this resolution.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 SUPER perform better than the RTX 4090 Mobile in general benchmarks?

A: No, the benchmark data shows the RTX 4090 Mobile has an average score of 43,667, which is 1 percent higher than the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43,223. The RTX 4070 SUPER trails the RTX 4090 Mobile in this comparison.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: The only minimum frame rates recorded in the data are for the Medium settings preset. At 1080p, the minimum is 169 FPS; at 1440p, the minimum is 111 FPS; and at 4K, the minimum is 61 FPS. No minimum frame rates were provided for the Low, High, or Ultra presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured frame rate data reveals a consistent performance hierarchy across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 259 FPS average. The Medium preset produces 199 FPS average with a minimum of 169 FPS and maximum of 229 FPS. The High preset produces 170 FPS average. The Ultra preset produces 133 FPS average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 169 FPS average. The Medium preset delivers 130 FPS average with a minimum of 111 FPS and maximum of 150 FPS. The High preset delivers 111 FPS average. The Ultra preset delivers 87 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces 93 FPS average. The Medium preset produces 71 FPS average with a minimum of 61 FPS and maximum of 82 FPS. The High preset produces 61 FPS average. The Ultra preset produces 48 FPS average.

The pattern is consistent: each step up in quality preset costs roughly 20-30 percent of the frame rate at a given resolution. The Medium preset's minimum frame rate data is particularly valuable, as it shows the worst-case performance. At 4K, the Medium preset's minimum of 61 FPS means the system never dips below playable levels in the measured scenarios.

The frame rate gaps between resolutions are also consistent. At High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 59 FPS (from 170 to 111), and the drop from 1440p to 4K is 50 FPS (from 111 to 61). At Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 46 FPS (from 133 to 87), and the drop from 1440p to 4K is 39 FPS (from 87 to 48). The slightly smaller absolute drops at higher settings indicate that the GPU's workload is becoming less purely pixel-bound and more dependent on other factors like shader complexity and memory access patterns.

For gamers using standard 60 Hz displays, every tested configuration except 4K Ultra provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Even the 4K High preset at 61 FPS average sits right at the threshold, while 4K Medium at 71 FPS average offers a safer buffer.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER plays the dominant role in determining The Technomancer's performance at higher resolutions. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is essential for handling the texture streaming and geometry data at 4K resolution. The GPU's 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores are present, though The Technomancer, being a 2016 title, likely does not utilize these features extensively.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. These high frequencies, combined with 7168 shading units, allow the card to process the game's pixel and vertex workloads efficiently. The 80 ROPs and 224 texture mapping units handle the final pixel output and texture filtering stages, respectively.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is more than sufficient for this game. The benchmark results show that at 1080p, the GPU is the limiting factor only at the highest settings, where the system still manages 133 FPS average. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops across all settings presets.

The GPU's memory configuration deserves attention. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is ample for The Technomancer, even at 4K with Ultra settings. The 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that texture data can be fed to the shading units without creating a bottleneck. The GDDR6X memory type provides the high bandwidth needed for the pixel throughput required at 4K resolutions.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are all within 1 percent of its performance. The Quadro M6000 24 GB, RTX 5050 Mobile, and Quadro M6000 all score within 0.2 percent of the RTX 4070 SUPER, while the RTX 4090 Mobile leads by 1 percent. This tight grouping suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER's performance in The Technomancer would be nearly identical to these other GPUs, though the desktop card's dedicated cooling and power delivery may allow for more sustained performance in extended gaming sessions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured frame rate data supports a clear recommendation hierarchy for different display configurations. For 1080p displays, even the Ultra preset delivers 133 FPS average, which is well above the refresh rate of most 1080p monitors. The High preset at 170 FPS average provides a smoother experience for high refresh rate displays, while the Medium preset at 199 FPS average is the best choice for 1440p-class high refresh rates or competitive play where maximum frame throughput matters.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 111 FPS average is the recommended starting point. This provides a strong balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 87 FPS average still maintains excellent playability and is recommended for gamers who prioritize image quality over frame rate. The Medium preset at 130 FPS average offers an option for those with 144 Hz or higher refresh rate displays, providing enough frame throughput to take advantage of the higher refresh.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 71 FPS average with a minimum of 61 FPS is the recommended configuration. This preset maintains playable performance at all times while delivering a significant visual upgrade over the Low preset. The High preset at 61 FPS average is borderline, as any demanding scene could push the frame rate below 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 48 FPS average is not recommended for 4K gaming, as the frame rate drops below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

The Low preset's performance across all resolutions is noteworthy but not recommended for the final gaming experience. At 1080p, the Low preset produces 259 FPS average, which is far beyond what most displays can show. At 1440p, the Low preset produces 169 FPS average, and at 4K, it produces 93 FPS average. While these numbers are impressive, the visual quality reduction is substantial, and the Medium preset provides a much better visual experience with only a moderate frame rate penalty.

The data shows that the Medium preset offers the most consistent performance across all resolutions, with the only recorded minimum and maximum frame rates in the dataset. This consistency suggests that the Medium preset is the most thoroughly optimized for this hardware combination, providing stable frame pacing and avoiding the extreme variance that can occur with other settings. For the best overall experience in The Technomancer, the Medium preset should be the default choice, with adjustments made based on the specific display's refresh rate and the user's preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate.