The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination delivers a wide range of frame rates in The Technomancer, from a highly playable 52 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 280 FPS at 1080p Low. With its 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 architecture running at a 3.80 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost clock, the CPU provides ample processing power for this Action RPG. The RTX 5070 Ti, featuring 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, ensures that visual fidelity and resolution scaling are handled with considerable headroom. The measured data shows a system that is consistently capable, with the primary performance differences emerging from the chosen preset and resolution.

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 built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and is manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, which can boost up to 5.10 GHz under load. This configuration is well-suited for modern gaming workloads, where a balance between single-thread performance and multi-thread capability is essential. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 999 points in 3dmark_single_thread and 1852 points in cinebench_r23_singlecore, indicating strong per-core performance that benefits game logic and physics calculations.

The processor’s multi-threaded capabilities are equally robust. It achieves 12735 points in cinebench_r23_multicore and 13413 points in geekbench_multicore. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game data that needs to be accessed frequently. In the context of The Technomancer, a game released in 2016, the CPU’s performance is more than adequate to keep up with the GPU at most settings. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 280 FPS average, a figure that is likely constrained by the game engine’s frame rate limits or the GPU’s output, rather than the CPU’s processing power.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7600 holds its ground firmly. It scores an average benchmark score of 26324, which places it 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274) and 0.4% above the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26212). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS by a mere 0.3% (26402) but outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U by 0.5% (26187). These small deltas indicate that the 7600 sits in a tightly contested performance tier. For a game like The Technomancer, which does not exhibit extreme CPU demands in the measured data, the 7600 ensures that frame rates are not bottlenecked at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 280 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently, even in less demanding scenes.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node contribute to efficient operation, but the benchmark results are what matter most here. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 6499 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 6503 show consistent scaling across thread counts. This indicates that the processor can handle both lightly threaded and heavily threaded tasks without significant performance drops. In The Technomancer, this translates to stable frame pacing and the ability to maintain high averages across various settings. The 12 threads provide enough parallelism for background tasks and game engine threads, ensuring that the GPU is not left waiting for data.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a formidable graphics card built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using the GB203 chip. It is manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC and features 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz. Memory is a key highlight, with 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. This substantial memory capacity and bandwidth are critical for high-resolution gaming, ensuring that texture data and frame buffers are readily available.

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s role is evident from the measured FPS across different resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the card averages 52 FPS, which is playable but shows the demand of the highest settings. At 4K High, it averages 66 FPS, a 21% improvement over Ultra, indicating that the GPU’s compute units are the limiting factor at this resolution and preset. The card’s 8960 shading units and 280 TMUs provide the raw processing power needed for these tasks. The 96 ROPs handle pixel output, which is crucial for maintaining fill rates at 4K. The pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s support the card’s ability to render complex scenes without stuttering.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reflect its position in the market. It scores 32974 in passmark_g3d and 6604 in 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12. Its average benchmark score is 49957, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Comparing to nearest rivals, it is 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50001) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M (49737). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT by 2% (50951) but leads the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT by 3.1% (48477). These deltas show that the RTX 5070 Ti is competitive with high-end cards from previous generations, making it a strong choice for titles like The Technomancer.

At 1080p, the GPU is rarely the bottleneck. The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 144, which is 4.2 times higher than 4K Ultra (52 FPS). This scaling suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU and game engine play a larger role, while the GPU’s headroom is not fully utilized. At 1080p Low, the 280 FPS average is likely near the engine’s maximum frame rate. The card’s 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for The Technomancer, even at 4K Ultra, where texture memory usage may be high. The 896.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that memory access does not throttle performance, even when transferring large amounts of data for high-resolution textures.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Analyzing the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired smoothness. At 4K, the High preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. It averages 66 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered standard for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K averages 77 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS, providing a slightly higher frame rate but with less visual fidelity. The Low preset at 4K averages 101 FPS, offering a significant performance boost but sacrificing detail. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 52 FPS, which may be acceptable for some but is not ideal for fast-paced action.

For 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice. It averages 120 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 141 FPS, with a minimum of 120 FPS and maximum of 162 FPS, providing a smoother experience without a major visual compromise. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 183 FPS, which is beneficial for competitive play, but the visual downgrade may not be worth it for a single-player Action RPG. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 94 FPS, which is still smooth and offers the best visual quality, but the High preset provides a better frame rate margin.

At 1080p, the High preset is again the best overall choice. It averages 184 FPS, which is more than enough for any monitor. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 215 FPS, with a minimum of 183 FPS and maximum of 248 FPS, making it the highest average among the non-Low presets. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 280 FPS, which is likely limited by the game engine or CPU, and is only recommended for esports-style play. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 144 FPS, which is still excellent, but the High preset offers a 22% higher frame rate with minimal visual difference. Based on the data, the High preset provides the best experience across all resolutions, balancing visual quality and performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 354th out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 9.6% of all configurations tested. This ranking is a measure of the overall frame rate performance across various settings and resolutions, and it reflects the strength of both components working together. The high ranking suggests that this combo can handle the game’s demands with ease, providing high frame rates even at demanding settings.

The ranking of 354 out of 3696 indicates that there are 353 combos that perform better, likely featuring more powerful CPUs or GPUs, such as higher-end RTX 50-series cards or overclocked flagship processors. However, this combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, including many with older or lower-tier components. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 7600’s single-thread performance and the RTX 5070 Ti’s raw power contribute to a well-rounded system. The combo’s performance is particularly strong at 1440p and 1080p, where it consistently delivers high average FPS.

The percentile ranking of 86 for the GPU and 78 for the CPU further contextualizes this combo’s position. The GPU is in the top 14% of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the top 22% of all CPUs. This combination of above-average components results in a system that is well-suited for The Technomancer, a game that does not appear to be extremely demanding by modern standards. The combo’s rank of 354 suggests that for most users, this setup will provide a smooth and enjoyable experience, with the ability to max out settings at 1440p and approach 60 FPS at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p High settings?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 120 FPS.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Low is 280, while at 4K Ultra it is 52. This represents a 228 FPS difference, making 1080p Low 5.38 times faster.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 66 FPS, with an average of 77 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS.

Q: Which preset provides the highest average FPS at 1080p without using Low settings?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p provides the highest average FPS among non-Low settings, at 215 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the RX 6900 XT in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49957, which is 2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT’s score of 50951.

Q: What is the boost clock of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600?

A: The boost clock of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is 5.10 GHz.

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

The measured FPS data for The Technomancer with this combo is comprehensive, covering three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 280 FPS. The Medium preset averages 215 FPS, with a minimum of 183 FPS and a maximum of 248 FPS. The High preset averages 184 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 144 FPS. These figures show a clear progression, with each step up in settings reducing the average frame rate by a consistent margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 183 FPS. The Medium preset averages 141 FPS, with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS. The High preset averages 120 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 94 FPS. The pattern continues, with the higher resolution placing more strain on the GPU, resulting in lower frame rates across all settings. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is significant, with the latter showing a 35% reduction in FPS for the Low preset (from 280 to 183).

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 101 FPS. The Medium preset averages 77 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS. The High preset averages 66 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 52 FPS. This resolution shows the most significant performance drop, with the Ultra preset falling below the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates that 4K gaming is possible with this combo, but the High preset is recommended for a consistently smooth experience, as it maintains an average above 60 FPS.

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

The scaling of FPS from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about which component is the primary limiting factor. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 280 at 1080p to 183 at 1440p, a 35% decrease, and then to 101 at 4K, a further 45% decrease from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the main bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the workload on the graphics card increases exponentially with pixel count. The CPU’s performance, while consistent, is not the limiting factor here, as the frame rates at 1080p are extremely high.

At High settings, the trend is similar but less steep. The average FPS drops from 184 at 1080p to 120 at 1440p (35% decrease) and then to 66 at 4K (45% decrease). The relative consistency of these percentage drops across different settings suggests that the GPU’s rendering capabilities are the primary constraint as resolution increases. The RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB VRAM and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s needs, but the sheer number of pixels at 4K overwhelms the GPU’s compute units.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The average FPS drops from 144 at 1080p to 94 at 1440p (35% decrease) and then to 52 at 4K (45% decrease). The fact that the 4K Ultra average is below 60 FPS clearly shows that the GPU is the limiting component in this scenario. The CPU, with its strong single-thread performance and 12 threads, is not the bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. The data suggests that for this game, the RTX 5070 Ti is best utilized at 1440p, where it can deliver high frame rates with high settings, while 4K is reserved for those who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate. The consistent percentage drops across all settings confirm that resolution scaling is the dominant factor, and the GPU’s performance is the key variable.