The Technomancer

This page presents the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT in The Technomancer, an action RPG released on 2016-06-27. The data represents the results for this specific CPU–GPU combination as logged in the benchmark database, including average, minimum, and maximum frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets. The combination ranks 1395th out of 3696 tested configurations in this game, placing it in the upper half of all systems recorded.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT achieve a combo rank of 1395 out of 3696 in The Technomancer. This rank falls within the top half of all tested pairings, with 2300+ configurations performing slower, though the exact number of slower systems is not provided beyond the rank itself. The position places the setup in the mid-upper range, meaning it can handle the game at high settings with smooth frame rates at most common resolutions, but it is not among the highest-end combos for this title. The combination of a 6-core CPU and a 12 GB GPU proves adequate to handle the game's 2016-era demands, as reflected by the measured FPS figures. Given that the game is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this pairing comfortably outperforms many older or less balanced builds. The rank also suggests potential headroom for even higher resolution or settings tier, though the 4K results show the GPU becoming the limiting factor.

For context on the CPU: the Ryzen 5 7600X's benchmarks, such as its Cinebench R23 multi‑core score of 15236 and single‑core score of 1965, place it among the top desktop processors for both thread‑heavy and lightly‑threaded workloads. The GPU, meanwhile, shows strong compute performance with a Passmark G3D score of 22547. These specs, combined with the measured FPS, support the combo’s respectable rank.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 196 FPS at 1920×1080 with Low settings.

Q: At 2560×1440, which settings exceed 60 FPS?

A: At 1440p, all four presets — Ultra, High, Medium, and Low — average 66, 84, 98, and 128 FPS respectively, so every setting delivers above 60 FPS.

Q: Does the Radeon RX 7700 XT hold up at 4K in this game?

A: At 3840×2160, the average FPS ranges from 36 on Ultra to 70 on Low. Medium yields 54, and High 46, meaning that 4K play is possible only on the Low preset to maintain smoothness.

Q: How big is the gap between the lowest and highest quality presets at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Ultra averages 100 FPS while Low reaches 196 FPS; that is a difference of 96 FPS between the extremes.

Q: What is the minimum FPS reported at 2560×1440 on Medium?

A: For the Medium preset at 1440p, the minimum reported FPS is 84, and the maximum is 113.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: Given that the 1080p Low preset reaches 196 FPS, the CPU is not likely the hindrance in those low‑demand scenes; the high frame rate indicates the CPU’s single‑thread capability is sufficient. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes more stressed, as visual performance drops proportionally more from 1080p to 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12‑thread processor from the Ryzen 5 series, based on the 7000 series and the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The processor sits on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, uses 5 nm process technology (TSMC), and supports DDR5 memory with a dual‑channel bus. Its L3 cache is 32 MB shared, which aids in high‑thread workloads.

In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU's performance is substantial. The 6‑core, 12‑thread configuration allows the game to use a few threads simultaneously, and the high single‑thread clocks are reflected in the game's ability to reach high average FPS, especially at 1080p. For example, at 1920×1080 Low, the average FPS is 196, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU plenty of data at that resolution. At 1080p High, the average is 128 FPS, also CPU‑friendly. Even at 1080p Medium, the average is 150 FPS, evidence that the CPU keeps up with the game's gameplay demands.

When the resolution increases, the CPU becomes less of a limiting factor, as the GPU's workload increases. At 2560×1440 the same pattern is observed, with the highest preset High at 84 FPS. The CPU’s single‑core score of 1965 (Cinebench R23) and multil‑score of 15236 (Cinebench R23) indicate that while the six cores are fully used, the top‑end single‑thread performance may be exploited by the game’s design, which appears not to require more than six cores based on the FPS scaling across resolutions.

The combination's memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s, which is typical for a dual‑channel DDR5 setup and is ample for a 2016 game. The PCIe Gen 5.0 lanes provided by the CPU can, in theory, provide high bandwidth to the GPU, though the RX 7700 XT uses PCIe 4.0.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo are detailed below. The data includes average FPS for each resolution and settings row. For the Medium preset, minimum and maximum FPS values were also recorded.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Min / Max (if reported) |

|------------|----------|-------------|---------------------------|

| 1920×1080 | Ultra | 100 | — |

| 1920×1080 | High | 128 | — |

| 1920×1080 | Medium | 150 | Min 128, Max 173 |

| 1920×1080 | Low | 196 | — |

| 2560×1440 | Ultra | 66 | — |

| 2560×1440 | High | 84 | — |

| 2560×1440 | Medium | 98 | Min 84, Max 113 |

| 2560×1440 | Low | 128 | — |

| 3840×2160 | Ultra | 36 | — |

| 3840×2160 | High | 46 | — |

| 3840×2160 | Medium | 54 | Min 46, Max 62 |

| 3840×2160 | Low | 70 | — |

At 1080p, the range spans from 100 FPS (Ultra) to 196 FPS (Low). The average FPS for the Medium preset is 150, with minimum and maximum of 128 and 173 respectively. The combination of high CPU clocks (4.70/5.30 GHz) and the GPU's 12 GB VRAM ensures this resolution is easily handled.

Moving to 2560×1440, the average FPS drops significantly: Ultra yields 66, High 84, Medium 98 (min 84, max 113), and Low 128. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, often around 20–30% lower per setting. This indicates that the GPU is increasingly stressed as the pixel count rises.

At 3840×2160, the game becomes a heavy GPU workload. The Ultra preset averages 36 FPS, High 46, Medium 54 (min 46, max 62), and Low 70. These numbers suggest that the RX 7700 XT is only marginally sufficient for 4K gaming in this title, and that the CPU’s contribution is less relevant at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p and to 4K is consistent with the GPU becoming the limiting factor. At High settings, the average FPS declines from 128 at 1080p to 84 at 1440p and finally to 46 at 4K. That is a reduction of 44 FPS (1080p→1440p) and then an additional 38 FPS (1440p→4K). At Low settings, the drop is from 196 to 128 (68 FPS), then to 70 (58 FPS). The percentages are not provided, but the absolute differences underscore how strongly the 4K resolves reduce performance.

The pattern suggests that CPU performance is not the primary limitation: when the resolution is doubled, the FPS fall roughly proportionally to the pixel count, since the GPU's fill‑rate demands increase. For instance, 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a reduction of 126 FPS, which is a significant change, but the still yields a usable 70 FPS average. On the other hand, the CPU's 6 cores and high clocks deliver high frame counts only when the GPU can keep up; at 1080p, the CPU easily provides more frames than the GPU can render.

A notable observation is that the Medium preset, which has min/max data, shows a minimum FPS ratio that is similar to the average: at 1080p Medium, min 128; at 1440p Medium, min 84; at 4K Medium, min 46. This indicates that the frame pacing remains fairly stable across resolutions once the average FPS is above 45, but drops below 60 at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the data indicates that 2560×1440 with Medium or High settings is the sweet spot. At 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 98, with minimums of 84, providing a fluid 60+ platform. High at 1440p still gives 84 FPS, which is comfortable for most gamers. At 1080p, all settings are above 100 FPS, with Ultra at 100 and Low at 196; Medium at 150 is also excellent, but any preset at 1080p is well‑led.

For 4K displays, the Low preset is the only configuration that yields an average above 60 FPS (70) — 4K Ultra and High (36 and 46 respectively) result in a sub‑60 experience. If a user does not mind a lower frame rate, 4K Medium at 54 FPS might be a borderline option, but falling below 60 can cause visible judder in the action genre. Thus, settings recommendation: for 4K, use Low; for 1440p, use Medium or High; for 1080p, anything from Ultra to Low gives smooth results, but Ultra offers the best visual quality with still 100 FPS average.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a Radeon RX 7000 series graphics card from AMD, based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip. It has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, a 192-bit memory bus, and a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1435 MHz, boost clock is 2544 MHz, and the game clock is 2171 MHz. The card consumes 245 W and requires a 550 W PSU.

In The Technomancer, the GPU demonstrates that it is a capable mid‑to‑high tier part. At 1080p, the performance is incredibly high, with even the Ultra preset achieving 100 FPS and the Low 150%, but the difference between presets (100 FPS gap) shows that the GPU has significant headroom to scale settings. At 1440p, the averages drop to 66–128 FPS, still good for High and Medium. The most demanding scenario, 4K, shows the limit: only Low settings reach 70 FPS, while Ultra sits at 36, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck at that resolution.

The 12 GB VRAM is more than enough for The Technomancer, which does not require extreme memory capacities, but the 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth ensures that texture data is transfered quickly, which contributes to the smooth frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's architecture supports modern features, but the game dating from 2016 does not load the RT or AI acceleration components, so the efficiency is traditional rasterization performance.

Given that the GPU's average benchmark score is 22549 and its nearest rival (RTX 2080) is within -1.5% of its performance, the RX 7700 XT's position is competitive. The pairing with a 6‑core CPU reinforces a balanced system, but the 4K results are clear that the GPU is the primary limiter when resolution is increased. For most players, the recommended combination of the two should deliver high‑quality gameplay in The Technomancer under the resolutions that fit their display.