The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination ranks 3057th out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the lower third of all configurations. This is a pairing where the decade-old GPU is the clear bottleneck; the CPU, which sits in the 78th percentile of all processors, is effectively sidelined by a graphics card that ranks in the 47th percentile of all GPUs. The data shows a system that can handle 1080p gaming comfortably at high settings but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K, with the GTX 1070's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth proving insufficient for the game's demands at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The 3057th position out of 3696 combos represents a below-average standing for this pairing in The Technomancer specifically. This rank is not a reflection of the CPU's capability — the Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score of 26324 places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274, 0.2% slower) and the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26212, 0.4% slower) showing that the processor is competitive with much more expensive options. Instead, the low combo rank is almost entirely attributable to the GTX 1070, whose average benchmark score of 9780 sits in the 47th percentile of all GPUs, with rivals like the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803, 0.2% faster) and NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832, 0.5% faster) indicating that this GPU is firmly in mid-range territory.

The delta between the CPU's high percentile (78) and the GPU's near-median percentile (47) creates a fundamental imbalance. In The Technomancer, an Action RPG that relies heavily on GPU rendering, this imbalance means the system's overall performance is dragged down to the level of its weakest component. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves exactly 60 FPS, which is the bare minimum for smooth gameplay, while at 1440p Ultra it drops to 39 FPS. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 999, passmark_single_thread score of 3910) is never the limiting factor, as evidenced by the fact that even at 4K Ultra (21 FPS), the frame rate is dictated by the GPU's rendering capabilities rather than any CPU bottleneck.

The rank of 3057 out of 3696 puts this combo in about the 17th percentile of all tested configurations for this game. This suggests that the majority of tested systems outperform this pairing, which is expected given the GTX 1070's age. However, the data also shows that the combo is not completely obsolete; at 1080p Low, it achieves 117 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. The takeaway is that this is a functional but dated combination that can still deliver playable performance at lower resolutions and settings, but it will struggle at higher resolutions where the GPU's 8 GB memory capacity and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth become severe limitations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the defining component in this combo, and its specifications explain the measured performance patterns. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1506 MHz with a boost clock of 1683 MHz, and it contains 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. These specifications, while respectable for a 2016 release, are now dated, and the GPU's percentile ranking of 47 reflects its position in the middle of the pack among all tested GPUs.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's memory configuration is particularly important. The game's texture-heavy environments and character models require substantial VRAM, and the 8 GB capacity is sufficient at 1080p but becomes strained at higher resolutions. The measured data supports this: at 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 90 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS, but at 1440p Medium, the average drops to 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 32 FPS with a minimum of 27 FPS, indicating that the GPU is running out of memory bandwidth to feed its 1920 shading units effectively.

The GTX 1070's compute capabilities also play a role. With an FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s, the GPU can handle the game's rendering demands at lower resolutions. However, the pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s becomes a bottleneck at 4K, where the GPU must process four times as many pixels as at 1080p. The measured FPS drop from 77 FPS at 1080p High to 27 FPS at 4K High — a 65% reduction — is consistent with a GPU that is pixel-bound at higher resolutions. The GPU's DirectX 12 support (12_1) is sufficient for the game, but its Pascal architecture lacks the dedicated ray tracing or tensor cores found in newer GPUs, though The Technomancer does not require these features.

The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are modest by modern standards, but its performance characteristics are clearly the limiting factor in this combo. The CPU's integrated Radeon Graphics, while present, is not used for gaming, and the dedicated GTX 1070 handles all rendering duties. In summary, the GTX 1070's 8 GB VRAM and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p gaming but insufficient for 1440p and 4K, where the combo's performance falls below playable thresholds.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component. At 1080p, the combo achieves playable frame rates across all settings: 117 FPS at Low, 90 FPS at Medium, 77 FPS at High, and 60 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these numbers drop significantly: 76 FPS at Low, 59 FPS at Medium, 50 FPS at High, and 39 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the performance collapses: 42 FPS at Low, 32 FPS at Medium, 27 FPS at High, and 21 FPS at Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average FPS reduction of about 35% across all settings. This is consistent with the increase in pixel count from 2.07 million to 3.69 million (a 78% increase), but the actual FPS drop is less severe, indicating that the GPU is not purely pixel-bound at this resolution. However, the scaling from 1440p to 4K is more dramatic: the pixel count increases by 125% (from 3.69 million to 8.29 million), and the FPS drops by an average of 50% across settings. This non-linear scaling suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth (256.3 GB/s) becomes a hard bottleneck at 4K, as the GPU must access more texture data for the higher resolution.

The data also shows that the CPU is not a factor in this scaling. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS at 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with resolution. Instead, we see consistent FPS drops, confirming that the GTX 1070 is the limiting component. The CPU's 3dmark_16_threads score of 6499 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 12735 indicate that it has ample headroom for this game, and its 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for The Technomancer's CPU demands.

At 4K, the combo is essentially unplayable at all settings except Low, where it manages 42 FPS. The 1080p results, by contrast, are all above 60 FPS except for Ultra, which hits exactly 60 FPS. This suggests that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with 1440p being marginal and 4K being impractical. The resolution scaling data clearly indicates that users should stick to 1080p for a smooth experience, and that the GTX 1070's 8 GB VRAM is insufficient for 4K gaming in The Technomancer.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo in The Technomancer are 1080p with High settings, which delivers 77 FPS on average. This provides a smooth gaming experience while maintaining visual quality, and the 77 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 1080p Ultra setting achieves exactly 60 FPS, which is also playable, but the High setting offers a 28% FPS improvement (77 vs 60) with only a modest reduction in visual fidelity.

For users with 1440p monitors, the Medium setting at 59 FPS is the best option, as it is just below the 60 FPS target. The 1440p High setting at 50 FPS is playable but may feel less smooth, while 1440p Ultra at 39 FPS is borderline. At 4K, no setting is truly recommended, but if forced, Low at 42 FPS is the only option that approaches playability. The Medium settings at 4K (32 FPS) and High (27 FPS) are too low for comfortable gaming, and Ultra (21 FPS) is effectively a slideshow.

The data shows that the combo scales well with settings adjustments: at 1080p, going from Low to Medium adds 27 FPS (117 to 90), from Medium to High subtracts 13 FPS (90 to 77), and from High to Ultra subtracts 17 FPS (77 to 60). This suggests that the High preset provides the best balance of performance and visual quality. At 1440p, the Medium preset (59 FPS) is the clear winner, as it maintains near-60 FPS performance while offering better visuals than Low (76 FPS). The Medium preset also has a recorded minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 67 FPS, indicating stable performance.

The settings recommendations are consistent across resolutions: Medium is the best choice at 1440p, while High is the best at 1080p. This is because the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for Medium settings at 1440p but not for High, which likely requires more memory bandwidth. At 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom for High settings without hitting memory bottlenecks. Users should avoid Ultra settings at any resolution above 1080p, as the performance penalty is too severe.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in The Technomancer provides a comprehensive picture of its performance across resolutions and settings.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 117 FPS average
• Medium: 90 FPS average, 76 FPS minimum, 103 FPS maximum
• High: 77 FPS average
• Ultra: 60 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers playable performance across all settings. The Low setting achieves 117 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays, while the Ultra setting hits exactly 60 FPS, the standard for smooth gameplay. The Medium setting's minimum of 76 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate remains above 60 FPS. The step from Medium to High (90 to 77 FPS) is a 14% reduction, and from High to Ultra (77 to 60 FPS) is a 22% reduction, showing that Ultra is the most demanding setting.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 76 FPS average
• Medium: 59 FPS average, 50 FPS minimum, 67 FPS maximum
• High: 50 FPS average
• Ultra: 39 FPS average

At 1440p, the combo's performance drops below the 60 FPS threshold for most settings. The Low setting at 76 FPS is the only one that exceeds 60 FPS, while Medium at 59 FPS is close but not quite there. The High setting at 50 FPS is playable but may exhibit noticeable frame drops, and Ultra at 39 FPS is marginal. The Medium setting's minimum of 50 FPS suggests that the game can dip below the average in intense combat scenarios, which may be problematic for some users.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 42 FPS average
• Medium: 32 FPS average, 27 FPS minimum, 37 FPS maximum
• High: 27 FPS average
• Ultra: 21 FPS average

At 4K, the combo is not suitable for gaming. The Low setting at 42 FPS is the only one that approaches playability, and even it may feel choppy. The Medium setting at 32 FPS with a minimum of 27 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, and the High and Ultra settings at 27 and 21 FPS respectively are unplayable. The data clearly shows that this combo is limited to 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being out of reach.

The overall pattern is consistent: the GTX 1070 is the bottleneck, and its performance degrades predictably with increasing resolution. The CPU's involvement is minimal, as evidenced by the consistent FPS drops across resolutions. For users with 1080p monitors, the High setting provides the best experience at 77 FPS. For 1440p users, Medium at 59 FPS is the recommended setting. At 4K, the combo should not be used for this game.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running The Technomancer at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p resolutions. The measured data shows 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra, 77 FPS at 1080p High, and 90 FPS at 1080p Medium. At 1440p, the maximum average FPS is 76 at Low settings, which is above 60, but Medium drops to 59 FPS. At 4K, no setting reaches 60 FPS; the highest is 42 FPS at Low.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: 1080p is the best resolution, as all settings deliver playable frame rates above 60 FPS except Ultra, which hits exactly 60 FPS. At 1440p, only Low settings exceed 60 FPS, and at 4K, all settings are below 45 FPS, making it unsuitable for gaming.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274), 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (26402), 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26212), and 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187). It ranks in the 78th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Is the GTX 1070 the bottleneck in this system?

A: Yes, the data strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The GPU ranks in the 47th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 9780, while the CPU ranks in the 78th percentile. The FPS drops consistently with increasing resolution, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck, not a CPU bottleneck.

Q: What settings should I use for the best experience?

A: For 1080p, use High settings, which deliver 77 FPS on average. For 1440p, use Medium settings, which deliver 59 FPS. Avoid Ultra settings at 1440p and above, as they drop below 40 FPS. At 4K, even Low settings only achieve 42 FPS, so 4K is not recommended.

Q: How does the GTX 1070's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9780, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803), 0.5% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832), 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla M10 (9724), and 0.7% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (9716). It ranks in the 47th percentile of all GPUs.