The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D pairing delivers exceptionally high frame rates in The Technomancer, with the data showing this combination ranks 45th out of 2825 tested combos. The 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 processor provides a sturdy foundation, while the RTX 5090 D’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute dominate the rendering workload. This analysis breaks down exactly how each component contributes to the measured results and what settings offer the best experience.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) using a 5 nm process. Its base clock runs at 3.70 GHz and boosts up to 4.70 GHz, which is a modest frequency range for a modern CPU but more than adequate for a title like The Technomancer, originally released in 2016. The processor carries 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory bandwidth is rated at 83.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 interface.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7400F scores 21,765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,072 in single-core. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3,689 and multithread score of 25,645 place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32,707 on average benchmark score, a delta of only 0.1%, making the two effectively identical in overall CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H sits 0.2% higher, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H trails by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 by 0.3%.

For The Technomancer, the CPU’s role is secondary but not negligible. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 265 FPS average — the highest measured in the entire dataset. That number suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames well beyond typical display refresh rates. The single-core performance of 3,072 in R23 is strong for a 6-core part, and the data indicates no CPU bottleneck even at the highest frame rates. At 4K Ultra, where the GPU is fully stressed, the average drops to 66 FPS, showing that the CPU is not the limiting factor in that scenario either.

The 7400F’s TDP of 65 W is low, and its PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes ensures it can communicate with the RTX 5090 D without bandwidth constraints. The processor’s production status is Active, and its launch MSRP is $229. In practical terms, the data shows the CPU delivers consistent performance across all tested settings, with the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (265 vs 184 FPS) being attributable to GPU load rather than CPU limitations.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a flagship GPU based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using the GB202 chip built on a 5 nm process. It comes with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The GPU packs 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, along with 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores. Pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s, and FP32 compute reaches 104.8 TFLOPS.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5090 D scores 44,065 in PassMark G3D and 28,396 in GPU compute. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, has an average score of 76,904, which is 1.1% lower, while the RX 6850M XT is 1.6% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB trails by 2.1%, and the 16 GB version by 2.4%.

For The Technomancer, the GPU is the dominant performance driver. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 265 FPS average; at 4K Ultra, it drops to 66 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at any resolution shows the GPU being pushed harder as settings increase. At 4K, the Low preset yields 129 FPS, but Ultra cuts that nearly in half to 66 FPS — a clear indicator that the game’s higher settings demand significantly more GPU resources. The 32 GB VRAM is far beyond what this game needs, but it ensures no memory-related stutters or texture pop-in at any resolution. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth also eliminates any potential memory bottleneck, even at 4K Ultra.

The GPU’s TDP is 575 W, with a suggested PSU of 950 W and a dual-slot cooler that requires a 1x 16-pin power connector. The dimensions are 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width. The data shows the RTX 5090 D is consistently the component that dictates performance ceilings, as evidenced by the sharp FPS drops when settings increase at fixed resolutions.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 227 at 1080p to 154 at 1440p, then to 85 at 4K. That is a 32% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 45% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the progression is 265 FPS (1080p) to 230 FPS (1440p) to 129 FPS (4K). The 4K Low figure is less than half of the 1080p Low figure, confirming that the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the primary constraint as resolution rises.

At Medium settings, the data includes min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 240 FPS with a minimum of 204 and maximum of 277. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 180 FPS (min 153, max 207). At 4K Medium, the average is 99 FPS (min 84, max 114). The min-to-max spread narrows at higher resolutions — 73 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K — which indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU or other system components introduce more frame-time variance, while at 4K the GPU’s consistent workload smooths out the frame delivery.

Ultra settings show the steepest scaling: 184 FPS at 1080p, 120 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is only 36% of the 1080p Ultra figure. This pattern strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions above 1080p Low, while the CPU has headroom to spare. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller FPS differences between 1440p and 4K, but the data shows a consistent ~40-45% drop at each resolution step up, which is classic GPU-bound behavior.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p High delivers 154 FPS average, which is well above the 1440p Medium’s 180 FPS but still smooth. For maximum smoothness, 1080p High at 227 FPS or 1080p Medium at 240 FPS are excellent choices. 4K is playable at Medium (99 FPS) and High (85 FPS), but drops to 66 FPS at Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5090 D scores 44,065 in PassMark G3D, placing it 1.1% above the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904 average score) and 1.6% below the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940 average score). The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 2.1% lower, and the P100 16 GB is 2.4% lower.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 265 FPS average, which is the highest measured in the dataset. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3,072 in Cinebench R23 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,689 indicate ample headroom. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K (e.g., 227 to 85 at High) are far too large to be CPU-caused.

Q: What are the min and max FPS values for Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the average is 240 FPS with a minimum of 204 and maximum of 277. At 1440p Medium, the average is 180 FPS (min 153, max 207). At 4K Medium, the average is 99 FPS (min 84, max 114). These values are the only measured min/max data in the pack.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 D have, and is it sufficient?

A: The RTX 5090 D has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. This is far more than The Technomancer requires, so the data shows no VRAM-related performance issues at any resolution or settings level.

*Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in The Technomancer?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 45th out of 2825 tested combos, placing it in the top 1.6% of all tested hardware pairings for this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data allows for clear settings guidance based on target frame rates. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 184 FPS average is the best choice — it provides a high level of visual fidelity while still exceeding 144 Hz refresh rates. If you prefer maximum smoothness, the Medium preset at 240 FPS average (min 204, max 277) is an excellent fallback, and Low at 265 FPS is the fastest option available.

At 1440p, the High preset at 154 FPS average is the sweet spot. It balances visual quality with performance that clears 144 Hz. The Medium preset at 180 FPS (min 153, max 207) is also viable if you want extra headroom for frame drops, while Ultra at 120 FPS average is acceptable for 120 Hz displays but leaves less margin. Low at 230 FPS is unnecessary unless you prioritize raw speed over visuals.

For 4K, the Medium preset at 99 FPS average (min 84, max 114) is the recommended setting. It stays above 60 FPS at all times based on the minimum value, and the average is close to 100 FPS. High at 85 FPS is playable but closer to the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra at 66 FPS leaves little room for demanding scenes. Low at 129 FPS is an option for competitive play but sacrifices the game’s visual presentation.

The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, so lowering settings from Ultra to Medium yields a 50% FPS increase (66 to 99) while still maintaining a solid visual experience. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU has enough headroom that even Ultra settings remain highly playable, so the decision comes down to display refresh rate and personal preference for visual detail.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5090 D and Ryzen 5 7400F deliver outstanding performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 265 FPS, the highest figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 240 FPS with a minimum of 204 and maximum of 277 FPS. High settings average 227 FPS, and Ultra settings average 184 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 31% reduction in average FPS, which is modest compared to higher resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a clear step down. Low settings average 230 FPS, which is 35 FPS lower than at 1080p Low. Medium settings average 180 FPS with a minimum of 153 and maximum of 207 FPS. High settings average 154 FPS, and Ultra settings average 120 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent at roughly 23-35 FPS across all settings, indicating the GPU is beginning to feel the resolution increase.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. Low settings average 129 FPS, which is still playable but 101 FPS lower than 1080p Low. Medium settings average 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 and maximum of 114 FPS. High settings average 85 FPS, and Ultra settings average 66 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure is the lowest measured in the dataset, representing a 75% reduction from the 1080p Low figure of 265 FPS. The min/max data at Medium shows that even at 4K, the frame delivery remains reasonably consistent, with a 30 FPS spread between minimum and maximum.

The full dataset shows a monotonic decrease in average FPS as resolution and settings increase, with no anomalies. The largest single-step drop occurs between 1440p Ultra (120 FPS) and 4K Ultra (66 FPS), a 45% reduction. The smallest drop is between 1080p High (227 FPS) and 1080p Medium (240 FPS), which actually shows Medium outperforming High by 13 FPS — an expected result given the lower graphical load. This pattern confirms the GPU as the primary performance driver, with the CPU providing consistent support across all tested configurations.