The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, presents an interesting case study for modern hardware. With an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, the measured data reveals a system that is extraordinarily capable at this title, offering high frame rates even at demanding resolutions. The benchmark results show a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, highlighting the GPU as the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a 60 FPS experience?

A: The data indicates that at 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 52. However, at 2560x1440 with High settings, the average jumps to 101.7 FPS, making 1440p a far more comfortable target for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4070 compared to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37283. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37507, meaning the RTX 4070 is 0.6% behind. It is also 1.9% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A and 2.2% behind the RTX 4080 Mobile.

Q: Can this CPU handle the game at very high frame rates without bottlenecking?

A: Yes. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 232.9 FPS. This high frame rate, combined with the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799, suggests the processor is not a limiting factor at this level.

Q: What is the performance difference between the High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: The measured data shows a significant drop. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 101.7, but with Ultra settings, it falls to 76.9 FPS. This is a difference of 24.8 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24993. It is nearly identical to its closest rivals, being 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX. It is 0.3% behind both the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F.

Q: Does the game scale well with the graphics settings at 4K?

A: Yes, the scaling is clear. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 80.4 on Low, 62.1 on Medium, 52 on High, and 41.4 on Ultra. This indicates a direct and substantial performance cost with each increase in graphical fidelity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the workhorse for The Technomancer. The data shows a clear trend: as the settings and resolution increase, the average FPS drops consistently, which points to the GPU being the primary driver of performance. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth provide ample resources for the game's textures and assets at all tested configurations.

The clock speeds are also a factor. With a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, the GPU is able to maintain high throughput. This is evident in the 4K results, where even at the demanding Ultra preset, the combo manages an average of 41.4 FPS. The GPU's performance in synthetic tests, such as a Passmark G3D score of 26927, supports its capability in this game. Its relative position in the benchmark database, sitting in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, further reinforces its strength.

The scaling from Low to Ultra settings shows the GPU's workload increasing. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Ultra costs 112.8 FPS (from 232.9 to 120.1). At 4K, the same settings change costs 39 FPS (from 80.4 to 41.4). This suggests that at lower resolutions, the game is less demanding on the GPU, but the headroom is quickly consumed as visual fidelity increases. The RTX 4070's architecture is clearly well-suited for this title, delivering playable frame rates even at the highest settings at 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the most balanced experience is achieved with the High preset. At 2560x1440, this preset delivers an average of 101.7 FPS, which is well above the standard 60 FPS target and provides a smooth experience. While the Ultra preset offers higher visual quality at 76.9 FPS at the same resolution, the 24.8 FPS loss is substantial for what is likely a marginal visual improvement in a game from 2016.

For users with a 4K display, the High preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 52 FPS. While this is not a locked 60 FPS, it is a playable experience. The Medium preset at 4K offers a better frame rate at 62.1 FPS, which might be the better choice for those prioritizing smoothness over maximum detail. The Low preset at 4K, at 80.4 FPS, shows the game is not overly demanding on the GPU.

At 1080p, all settings are more than playable. Even the Ultra preset achieves an average of 120.1 FPS, making it the clear choice for users with 1080p monitors. The data suggests that the High preset is the sweet spot for visual fidelity and performance at higher resolutions, while Ultra is only recommended for those with high refresh rate 1080p displays or who prioritize graphics over frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows immense power. The Low preset averages 232.9 FPS, Medium 176.3 FPS, High 150.7 FPS, and Ultra 120.1 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at this resolution produces a frame rate far exceeding what most monitors can display.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains high but shows the expected decrease. The Low preset averages 151.2 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. Medium follows at 115.1 FPS, and High at 101.7 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 76.9 FPS, which is still a very playable and smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed much harder. The Low preset averages 80.4 FPS, making it very playable. Medium drops to 62.1 FPS, and High to 52 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 41.4 FPS. The data shows a clear and predictable performance curve across all resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals the role of each component. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 150.7 at 1080p to 101.7 at 1440p, and finally to 52 at 4K. This represents a 65.5% decrease in frame rate from 1080p to 4K.

This steep decline is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, has more than enough processing power, as evidenced by its high frame rates at 1080p. At this resolution, the CPU is able to feed the GPU with enough data to reach 232.9 FPS on Low settings. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's rendering workload grows exponentially, and it becomes the limiting factor.

The difference between the 1440p and 4K results is particularly telling. The drop from 101.7 FPS to 52 FPS at High settings is a 48.9% reduction, whereas the drop from 1080p to 1440p was only 32.5%. This shows that the GPU is hitting a performance wall as pixel count increases. The data indicates that for this game, the RTX 4070 is the component that dictates the maximum achievable frame rate at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F provides a strong foundation for this gaming combo. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers solid multi-threaded performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799. Its single-core performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218, which is crucial for game logic and physics.

The benchmark results show that the CPU is not a bottleneck in The Technomancer. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 232.9 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU can handle the game's processing demands with ease, even when the GPU is not heavily tasked. The CPU's high boost clock of 5.00 GHz and 32 MB of shared L3 cache contribute to its responsiveness.

Further evidence of its strength is its 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs. It performs nearly identically to its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-11850H, with a delta of only 0.1%. The data suggests that in this game, the Ryzen 5 7500F is more than sufficient to keep the RTX 4070 fed with data, ensuring that the GPU is the sole performance limiter in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for The Technomancer, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 480th out of 1656 tested combos. This places it in the top 29% of all systems tested for this game, indicating a strong performance level.

This ranking is a reflection of the balance between the two components. The CPU's strong synthetic scores, placing it in the 82nd percentile, and the GPU's robust performance, in the 81st percentile, combine to create a system that handles this game well. The ranking suggests that while there are many more powerful combos available, this setup delivers a very capable and enjoyable experience.

The measured FPS data supports this high ranking. The ability to achieve over 100 FPS at 1440p on High settings is a significant achievement, and even at 4K, the system can produce playable frame rates. The combo's rank of 480 out of 1656 demonstrates that it is a formidable pairing for this title, offering a level of performance that will satisfy most gamers. The data implies that users with this hardware can expect a high-quality experience without needing to compromise heavily on settings.