The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing delivers a remarkably consistent experience in The Technomancer, but the data reveals a clear bottleneck hierarchy: the GPU governs performance at higher resolutions and quality settings, while the CPU’s strong single-thread capability ensures it never becomes a limiting factor. The measured results show this combo ranks 267th out of 1656 tested configurations, placing it firmly in the top 16% of all systems, a position earned by the balanced nature of both components.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its benchmark profile shows a strong single-thread score of 999 in 3dMark single-thread and 3910 in PassMark single-thread, which directly supports the high frame rates observed in this 2016 Action RPG. The Technomancer is not a heavily threaded title, and the data suggests the 7600’s single-core performance is more than adequate: at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 261.2 FPS, a figure that is far beyond what a GPU-limited scenario would produce.

In multi-threaded workloads, the 7600 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22992 and an average benchmark score of 26617, which places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (deltaPct 0.2) and the Intel Core i9-12900HK (deltaPct -0.2), indicating that the 7600’s aggregate performance is essentially on par with these larger or mobile parts. However, for this game, the relevant metric is the 3dMark 2-thread score of 1938 and 4-thread score of 3686, which show that the processor can handle the dual-core and quad-core workloads that The Technomancer likely presents. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth further reduce latency, ensuring that the CPU can feed the GPU without stalling, especially at lower resolutions where frame rates are highest.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is not the limiting factor. The jump from Low (261.2 FPS) to Ultra (132 FPS) at 1080p is a 49.5% drop, which is far too large to be explained by CPU limitations; this is a GPU-driven change. Conversely, the CPU’s capability becomes evident when comparing resolutions at the same settings: at High settings, the FPS drops from 170.1 at 1080p to 110.1 at 1440p, a 35.3% reduction, which is consistent with a GPU bottleneck. The 7600’s 3dMark 16-thread score of 6499 and max-thread score of 6503 suggest that even when the game does use more threads, the CPU has headroom, but the game’s age means it likely does not exploit this fully.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant partner in this pairing, and its specifications explain the performance scaling across the measured settings. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, it provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for a game from 2016. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz, combined with 7168 shading units, deliver a PassMark G3D score of 29995, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (deltaPct -0.2) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (deltaPct -0.3), showing that the 4070 SUPER sits at the high end of the performance spectrum.

The measured FPS data reveals a clear GPU-bound pattern. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while at 4K High it reaches 58.5 FPS, barely missing that target. This indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s raw compute power is being fully utilized at 4K, and the 12 GB VRAM is sufficient, as there are no signs of memory-related stutters in the average FPS figures. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are the key drivers here, as The Technomancer’s visual effects, such as lighting and shadows, rely heavily on these capabilities.

At 1440p, the GPU still leads, but with more headroom. The difference between Low (171.5 FPS) and High (110.1 FPS) is 35.8%, which is a significant quality-to-performance trade-off, but the 4070 SUPER handles it well. At 1080p, the GPU’s dominance is less pronounced, but the data still shows a GPU-bound scenario: the drop from Low to Ultra is 49.5%, which is consistent with the GPU’s workload increasing with settings. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are not directly relevant to this game, as it predates ray tracing, but the architecture’s efficiency ensures that the GPU does not overheat or throttle, maintaining consistent average FPS across all runs.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: The data shows 58.5 FPS at 4K High and 49 FPS at 4K Ultra, so it is playable at High (close to 60 FPS) but drops below that threshold at Ultra.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS drops from 261.2 at Low to 132 at Ultra, a 49.5% reduction, which is a GPU-driven scaling, while the CPU’s single-thread performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecks.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26617, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-12900HK, indicating near-identical aggregate performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p display?

A: At 1440p, High settings yield 110.1 FPS, which is smooth, while Ultra drops to 86.7 FPS. Medium offers 130.7 FPS, but High provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 SUPER have enough VRAM for this game?

A: Yes, the 12 GB GDDR6X memory is more than sufficient for The Technomancer, as the highest measured resolution (4K Ultra) still achieves 49 FPS without data suggesting memory limitations.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 267th out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the top 16% of all systems tested for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 267 out of 1656 tested configurations, or approximately the 84th percentile, is a strong indicator of its overall capability. This ranking is derived from the measured FPS across all resolution and settings combinations, and it reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 4070 SUPER. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU’s 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs are nearly identical, which is a rare alignment that minimizes bottlenecking. In practice, this means the system performs as a cohesive unit rather than having one component drag the other down.

Compared to other combos, this system is positioned just above the median of high-end configurations, but it is not at the top. The data suggests that to rank higher, a system would need a faster GPU, as the CPU already provides enough headroom. The ranking also implies that this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems, likely including many with older or lower-tier components, but it is outclassed by those with top-tier GPUs like the RTX 4090 or higher-end AMD offerings. For a 2016 game, this ranking is excellent, as The Technomancer is not a demanding title, and the combo’s performance is more than sufficient for modern standards.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the best settings preset for different resolutions. For 4K, High settings are the recommended choice, as they deliver 58.5 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold but still playable, while Ultra drops to 49 FPS, which may feel less smooth. Low settings at 4K offer 95 FPS, but this sacrifices too much visual quality for a marginal gain over Medium (73.9 FPS). For 1440p, High settings are optimal, providing 110.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target, while Ultra at 86.7 FPS is still acceptable but offers diminishing returns for the performance loss. Medium at 130.7 FPS is an option for those prioritizing frame rate, but High strikes the best balance.

At 1080p, the choice depends on the display’s refresh rate. For a 144Hz display, High settings at 170.1 FPS are ideal, as they exceed the refresh rate and provide excellent visual fidelity. For a 240Hz display, Medium at 197.7 FPS is a better choice, as it approaches the refresh rate while maintaining decent quality. Ultra at 132 FPS is still playable but is not recommended for high-refresh displays, as it falls below the 144Hz threshold. Low settings at 261.2 FPS are only useful for competitive play or if the user has a 360Hz display, but the visual quality is severely compromised. Overall, the data points to High as the default recommendation at all resolutions, with Medium as a fallback for higher refresh rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates, with Low settings hitting 261.2 FPS, Medium at 197.7 FPS, High at 170.1 FPS, and Ultra at 132 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 49.5% drop, which is significant but expected for a GPU-bound scenario. At 2560x1440, the FPS figures are 171.5 (Low), 130.7 (Medium), 110.1 (High), and 86.7 (Ultra), showing a more gradual decline as settings increase. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is 35.3% (from 170.1 to 110.1 FPS), which is consistent with the increase in pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance is considerably lower, with Low at 95 FPS, Medium at 73.9 FPS, High at 58.5 FPS, and Ultra at 49 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 48.4% drop, similar to the 1080p scaling, indicating that the GPU’s workload increases proportionally with settings regardless of resolution. The min and max FPS values are not provided, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS, but the data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 4070 SUPER maintains playable frame rates up to 4K High, while 4K Ultra is only suitable for less demanding scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At High settings, the FPS decreases from 170.1 at 1080p to 110.1 at 1440p (a 35.3% reduction) and then to 58.5 at 4K (a 65.6% reduction from 1080p). This scaling is typical for a GPU-intensive workload, as the number of pixels increases from approximately 2 million at 1080p to over 8 million at 4K, a four-fold increase that the RTX 4070 SUPER cannot fully compensate for. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution.

At Low settings, the drop is even more pronounced: from 261.2 FPS at 1080p to 171.5 FPS at 1440p (a 34.3% reduction) and then to 95 FPS at 4K (a 63.6% reduction from 1080p). This suggests that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is still the bottleneck, as the CPU is not being pushed to its limits. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is a 44.6% drop (from 171.5 to 95 FPS), which is slightly less than the scaling at High settings (46.9% from 110.1 to 58.5 FPS), indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are the primary constraints. Overall, the resolution scaling analysis confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being viable only at High settings or lower.