The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, presents an interesting case study in how modern high-end hardware handles a game that predates it. The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 produces a wide range of frame rates that shift dramatically with resolution and settings. The data reveals that while this is a powerful pairing, the game's performance scaling highlights a complex relationship between the CPU, GPU, and the engine's limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames per second across resolutions demonstrate a clear inverse relationship between pixel count and performance. At 1080p, the gains are massive. With the "Low" preset, the average FPS of 265, while "Ultra" at 1080p still produces 152 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the "High" preset shows a drop from its 1080p counterpart, going from 195 down to 128 FPS. This is a reduction of about 34%. This pattern continues into 4K, where the "High" preset falls to 70 FPS, a 45% drop from the 1440p "High" result of 128 FPS.

This performance gradient tells a specific story. The gap between presets narrows significantly as resolution increases. At 1080p, the delta between "Low" and "Ultra" is a substantial 113 FPS (265 vs 152). At 1440p, the same gap is 95 FPS, but at 4K, the spread between "Low" and "Ultra" shrinks further, with "Low" at 107 and "Ultra" at 55. This indicates a shift in the performance bottleneck. At 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU has little trouble rendering frames quickly, leading to higher FPS but also a larger gap between settings that directly affect GPU load. As resolution climbs, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, which is why the frame rate at 4K "Ultra" is 55 FPS, a demanding scenario for any GPU.

The data also shows a clear pattern of diminishing returns with higher resolution. While 1080p "Medium" achieves 229 FPS, the same settings at 4K produce only 82 FPS. The gap between 1440p and 4K is consistently significant across all settings, but the gap between 1080p and 1440p is also noticeable, as evidenced by the "Low" preset dropping from 265 to 195 FPS. This suggests that the RTX 4080, while powerful, is not without limits, and the 4K Ultra setting is a particularly heavy load. The measured results show that at 4K, the user should expect a performance range between 55 and 107 FPS, depending on the preset's ambition.

Settings Recommendations

The "Medium" preset appears to be the most balanced option based on the data. At 1440p, "Medium" produces an average 149 FPS with a minimum frame rate of 127 FPS. This is a strong result, indicating smooth performance. At 4K, "Medium" is the highest setting that still maintains a frame rate above 80, hitting 82 FPS. The minimum frame rate for this preset at 4K is 70 FPS, which is a good, playable floor. The "Medium" preset also offers a significant performance increase over "High" at 4K, with an 17% improvement (82 vs 70). The "Ultra" preset, while visually demanding, is the first setting to dip below 60 FPS at 4K, achieving 55 FPS. Therefore, for 4K, "Medium" is the most sensible choice if the goal is to maintain a high frame rate.

At 1440p, the "High" preset is fully playable at 128 FPS. The "Ultra" setting at 1440p gives 100 FPS, which is still very good, but the "High" offers a 28% higher frame rate. At 1080p, even "Ultra" hits 152 FPS, so any preset is viable. The data suggests that "High" is the sweet spot for 1440p, providing a great experience with a solid margin above 100 FPS. For those with a 144Hz monitor, the 1440p "High" setting is the clear recommendation, as it does not drop below 100 FPS in the measured samples. The "Medium" setting at 1440p, while achieving higher average FPS (149), offers a lower frame rate, but with a minimum of 127 FPS. The "Low" preset, which achieves 195 FPS at 1440p and 265 at 1080p, exists for maximum competitive performance, but the visual trade-offs are implied to be significant. For a single-player action RPG, the "High" preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This is a modern chip based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. With a TDP of 65 W and access to 32 MB of shared L3 cache, it is a capable gaming processor, but the benchmark data reveals its limits in specific scenarios.

The CPU's performance is reflected in its benchmark scores. For instance, in Cinebench R23, it scores 21,765 points in multi-core and 3,072 in single-core. This shows a strong multi-threaded performance, but the single-threaded score is what often matters most for gaming. In PassMark, the multi-threaded score is 25,645 and single-thread is 3,689. This data shows a processor that is well-suited for modern games.

In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU's role is critical at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high, such as 265 FPS on "Low". This suggests that the CPU is working hard to feed the GPU. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 12 threads and high boost clock, is capable of handling these high frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p, the FPS is much higher than at 1440p, indicating that the game's performance is not limited by the CPU at 1080p. The CPU's boost clock of 4.70 GHz likely ensures that the game's core logic can be processed quickly.

The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads may be a bottleneck in some demanding scenes. The Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21,765 in Cinebench R23 Multi-core, placing it above the 83rd percentile for all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which is 0.1% faster in average score, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which is 0.2% slower. This places the 7400F in a competitive middle ground. The game's performance at 4K is also influenced by the CPU's ability to handle the game's logic. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 Single score of 3,072, is more than adequate for most games. The Ryzen 5 7400F is a modern processor, and it shows in the high frame rates, especially at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is ranked 288 out of 3,696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the top 7.79% of all combinations, which is a very strong result. The comboRankInGame of 288 out of 3696 indicates that this pairing is in the upper echelon of performance for this game. This high ranking is due to the powerful GPU and the capable CPU.

The RTX 4080 is a top-tier GPU, and its data shows it has a percentile score of 86. It is a massive performance. The combination of these two components results in a combo that is in the 92nd percentile of all tested combos. The data shows that this pairing is highly balanced, with the CPU not significantly bottlenecking the GPU at most resolutions. The ranking also reflects the game's optimization and the hardware's ability to utilize it. The 288 rank out of 3,696 means that only 287 combos perform better, which is a small fraction. This is a strong indicator that this is a great pairing for this game.

The combo rank reflects the RTX 4080's power. The GPU's PassMark G3D score is 34,457, and its average benchmark score is 54,247, placing it in the 86th percentile. The RTX 4080 is a clear performer. With the Ryzen 5 7400F, the combo performs at a level that is comparable to the top 8% of all systems. The data suggests that for most users, this combo will provide an excellent experience. The 4K performance is very good, and the 1080p performance is extremely high. The rank of 288 out of 3696 is a very positive result.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the star of this pairing. It has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This is a high-bandwidth solution, which is crucial for 4K gaming. The GPU has a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz. With a TDP of 320W, it's a power-hungry card, but it delivers substantial performance. The RTX 4080 is a top-tier GPU, and its data shows its strength. It has 9728 shading units and a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s, with a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s.

The GPU's performance is clearly the main driver in The Technomancer. The data shows that the FPS scales with resolution, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. For example, 4K "High" (70 FPS) is lower than 1440p "High" (128 FPS), which is lower than 1080p "High" (195 FPS). This pattern is classic GPU-bound behavior. The RTX 4080 is powerful, but The Technomancer at 4K "Ultra" still demands more than the GPU can deliver above 60 FPS, only hitting 55 FPS average.

The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is also a crucial factor. The game's texture memory requirements at 4K are high, and the 16 GB capacity should prevent any stutter or texture pops. The 4080's memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s ensures that the GPU can handle the data transfer requirements quickly. The GPU's scores in benchmarks like 3DMark Steel Nomad show a score of 6,567, and a strong PassMark G3D score of 34,457. The GPU is a very strong performer. Its nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which is 0.1% faster in average score. This shows that the 4080 is a well-optimized card. The data indicates that the GPU is the main contributor to the high frame rates, especially at 1440p and 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive picture of performance.

1920x1080:

• "Low" preset: 265 FPS average
• "Medium" preset: 229 FPS average, 194 FPS min, 263 FPS max
• "High" preset: 195 FPS average
• "Ultra" preset: 152 FPS average

2560x1440:

• "Low" preset: 195 FPS average
• "Medium" preset: 149 FPS average, 127 FPS min, 172 FPS max
• "High" preset: 128 FPS average
• "Ultra" preset: 100 FPS average

3840x2160:

• "Low" preset: 107 FPS average
• "Medium" preset: 82 FPS average, 70 FPS min, 94 FPS max
• "High" preset: 70 FPS average
• "Ultra" preset: 55 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern where the "Medium" preset offers a substantial boost over "High" and "Ultra", while "Low" is the highest. The "Medium" preset has a min FPS data, which is important for consistency. For instance, at 4K, the "Medium" preset has a min of 70 FPS, which is the same as the "High" preset average. This indicates that the "Medium" preset provides a smoother experience, avoiding the frame drops that "High" might have. The "Ultra" preset at 4K is the only one that dips below 60 FPS, at 55 FPS average. At 1080p, all presets are above 150 FPS, making the game extremely fast. The data clearly shows that "Medium" is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, especially at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with the "High" preset?

A: The average FPS is 70.

Q: Which preset delivers the highest average FPS at 1080p?

A: The "Low" preset delivers the highest average FPS of 265.

Q: What is the minimum FPS for the "Medium" preset at 1440p?

A: The minimum FPS is 127, while the average is 149.

Q: How does the combo rank in this game?

A: The combo ranks 288 out of 3,696 tested combos in The Technomancer.

Q: What is the boost clock of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F?

A: The boost clock is 4.70 GHz, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 has a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s.