The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for modern hardware, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER yields a complex performance profile. The measured data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but which also exposes significant CPU limitations at lower settings. This analysis breaks down the measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions and presets to provide a methodical overview of what this specific combo delivers in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates where the bottleneck lies for this configuration. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 258.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, that figure drops to 166.5 FPS, a reduction of 92.4 FPS. The jump to 3840x2160 brings the average down to 91 FPS, representing a 75.5 FPS drop from the 1440p result. This pattern of substantial FPS loss with each resolution increase is the classic signature of a GPU-limited scenario; the graphics card is working progressively harder to fill the increasing number of pixels.

The trend continues across all settings presets. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS scales from 168.7 at 1080p, to 112 at 1440p, and finally to 59.3 at 4K. The scaling factor is remarkably consistent, with the 4K average hovering just above half the 1080p average for each preset. This consistency suggests that the rendering workload is scaling predictably with pixel count, a further indication that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary component dictating the frame rate at these resolutions. The data implies that for users targeting 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, while at 1080p, the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU becomes more relevant, especially at lower presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It features a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. In The Technomancer, the CPU's role becomes most apparent when examining the performance ceiling at lower resolutions and settings. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a significant frame rate spread, but the ability to reach 258.9 FPS at Low settings suggests the processor is capable of high throughput in this game engine.

However, the data also shows that the CPU is not the primary constraint in most scenarios. The consistent FPS scaling with resolution indicates that as the GPU load increases, the frame rate drops in a predictable manner, which would not happen if the CPU were the main bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7500F’s multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799, provide ample headroom for the game's logic and physics. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is also beneficial for gaming workloads, helping to reduce latency. Ultimately, the CPU provides a solid foundation that allows the GPU to be the decisive factor in most of the measured configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 284 out of 1656 combos. This places it in the 82.9th percentile of all tested systems for this game. This high ranking indicates that the combination is well-suited for The Technomancer, delivering performance that surpasses the vast majority of other hardware pairings in the benchmark database.

While the combo rank is high, the individual component benchmarks provide context. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile when compared to all other processors, with an average benchmark score of 24993. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-11850H, which scores 24974, a negligible 0.1% difference. The GPU is at the 84th percentile, with its average benchmark score of 42576 being just 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000. This suggests that while both components are strong performers, the overall combo ranking is a result of their synergy in this specific title, rather than either component being an outlier in absolute performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates a wide range of performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 258.9, a figure that drops to 197.8 at Medium settings. The High preset yields 168.7 FPS, while the demanding Ultra preset still manages a very playable 134.3 FPS. The data shows a clear 124.6 FPS difference between the lowest and highest presets, highlighting the significant impact of graphical fidelity on frame rate at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings produce an average of 166.5 FPS, and Medium settings follow with 128.2 FPS. High settings deliver 112 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 84.5 FPS. The scaling is less dramatic than at 1080p, with a 82 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, indicating the GPU is starting to become the more dominant factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear limiting component. The Low preset averages 91 FPS, which is still smooth. Medium settings produce 71.2 FPS, and High settings drop to 59.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding an average of 46.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 44.3 FPS, further confirming that the GPU's raw throughput is the main constraint at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. This configuration provides a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz. In The Technomancer, the GPU's role is central to the experience. The measured FPS data shows that its performance scales directly with the resolution and the chosen preset, demonstrating its capability to handle the game’s rendering load.

The significance of the 12 GB VRAM buffer is evident when considering the 4K results. Even at the Ultra preset, the game runs without encountering a memory ceiling that would cause severe stuttering, as the average FPS of 46.7 is a stable result rather than a collapse. The GPU’s raw compute power, measured at 35.48 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, is what allows for the high frame rates seen at 1440p. The analysis of the measured data indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, providing the majority of the performance headroom. Its benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 29995, place it at the 84th percentile, confirming its high-end status.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's target resolution and desired frame rate. For users with a 1920x1080 display, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, as the 134.3 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate of most high-refresh monitors, providing a fluid and visually rich experience. The performance headroom is so large that even the most demanding settings leave plenty of GPU capacity to spare.

At 2560x1440, the High preset emerges as the best balance. It delivers an average of 112 FPS, which is ideal for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors. While the Ultra preset is playable at 84.5 FPS, the jump to High provides a significant 27.5 FPS improvement with only a moderate reduction in visual quality, making it the more pragmatic choice for a competitive or fast-paced experience.

For 3840x2160 displays, the High preset is recommended, as it achieves an average of 59.3 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS target. For those who prioritize a locked 60 FPS or higher, the Medium preset, with its 71.2 FPS average, is a safer option. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 46.7 FPS, is only suitable for users who prioritize absolute visual fidelity over smoothness and are comfortable with sub-60 FPS performance. The Low preset offers a high frame rate of 91 FPS but at a significant visual cost that is likely unnecessary given the hardware's capabilities.