The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a robust experience in The Technomancer, with benchmark results indicating a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a performance curve dominated by graphics load at higher resolutions, while the processor’s strong single-thread capabilities ensure high frame rates at 1080p. This combination ranks in the 67th percentile of all tested combos, placing it firmly in the upper-middle tier of systems capable of running this Action RPG.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 145 frames per second. This indicates a very playable experience that leverages the CPU's strong single-core performance.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 542nd out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the upper third of all systems, showing solid overall capability.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 146.2 on Low settings to 75.2 on Ultra settings. This represents a significant 71 FPS difference, highlighting the heavy impact of graphics presets on the GPU.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160. The frame rate scales widely with settings (from 80.2 FPS on Low to 39.1 FPS on Ultra), which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario rather than a CPU limitation.

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

A: The processor has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This high frequency contributes to the excellent frame rates seen at 1080p, where the CPU has a more significant role.

Q: How much VRAM does the Radeon RX 9070 have, and does it suffice for this game?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. With a maximum measured average FPS of 49.2 at 4K High, the VRAM capacity is more than adequate for the demands of The Technomancer at these settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, is the dominant component in this pairing for most of the tested configurations. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a 644.6 GB/s bandwidth, which is substantial for a 2016 title. The benchmark results show that the GPU’s performance scaling is directly tied to its clock speeds; with a base clock of 1330 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, the card has a wide dynamic range. This allows it to deliver 217.9 FPS at 1080p Low, but the data shows that as resolution and settings increase, the GPU quickly becomes the constraining factor.

The GPU's 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs are responsible for the pixel throughput, rated at 322.6 GPixel/s. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (39.1 FPS) versus 4K Low (80.2 FPS) demonstrates how the shading and texture work scales with preset quality. The card’s 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is ample for this game, but the data indicates that even this level of compute is taxed by the highest settings at 4K. The 56 ray tracing cores are present, though The Technomancer does not appear to stress them significantly based on the high frame rates observed at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 110.3 FPS on Ultra to 217.9 FPS on Low. This suggests that at 1080p, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently, and the limiting factor is the graphics card's ability to render frames.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by a consistent margin across all settings. For instance, High settings fall from 145 FPS at 1080p to 93.5 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 35.5%. This proportional drop indicates that the GPU is now doing more work per frame, but the CPU is still keeping up with the demand. The transition to 3840x2160 shows the steepest decline, with 4K High yielding only 49.2 FPS compared to 93.5 FPS at 1440p. This 47% decrease confirms that the RX 9070's compute and memory bandwidth are the primary bottlenecks at 4K, as the workload becomes overwhelmingly pixel-bound.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience balances visual fidelity with frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 110.3 FPS, which is smooth and visually rich, making it the recommended choice for this resolution. The data shows no need to compromise on quality at 1080p, as even the highest settings remain well above the 60 FPS threshold.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the best recommendation. It provides an average of 93.5 FPS, which is a significant step up from the Ultra preset’s 75.2 FPS, while still maintaining high visual quality. The Medium preset at 110.3 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing frame rate, but High offers the best balance of performance and graphical detail. At 3840x2160, the High preset’s 49.2 FPS is marginal for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that Medium settings at 61.1 FPS is the practical ceiling for a 60 FPS experience at 4K, as Low at 80.2 FPS sacrifices too much visual quality for a modest gain.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a comprehensive matrix of performance. At 1920x1080, the average FPS figures are 217.9 for Low, 171.9 for Medium, 145 for High, and 110.3 for Ultra. These numbers show a steady degradation as settings increase, with a 49.4% drop from Low to Ultra. At 2560x1440, the averages are 146.2 for Low, 110.3 for Medium, 93.5 for High, and 75.2 for Ultra. The scaling here is less steep than at 1080p, indicating a shift towards GPU limitation.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve flattens considerably. The average FPS are 80.2 for Low, 61.1 for Medium, 49.2 for High, and 39.1 for Ultra. This represents a 51% reduction from Low to Ultra, but the absolute values are much lower, confirming that the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The data shows that the gap between Medium and High at 4K is 11.9 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 10.1 FPS, demonstrating that the most demanding settings incur a significant cost at this resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a crucial role in achieving the high frame rates seen at 1080p. Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz are exceptional for gaming workloads. The benchmark data supports this, as the CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3406, which is a strong indicator of its ability to handle game logic and draw calls efficiently. The processor’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps reduce latency, which is beneficial for frame pacing.

The CPU’s performance in multithreaded tests, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24128, suggests it has ample headroom for background tasks. However, the measured FPS data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in The Technomancer at any tested resolution. The fact that frame rates scale so dramatically with GPU settings—from 217.9 FPS at 1080p Low to 39.1 FPS at 4K Ultra—proves that the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU is consistently capable of delivering frames faster than the GPU can render them, particularly at lower resolutions where the 5.30 GHz boost clock shines.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 achieves a rank of 542 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the 67th percentile, indicating that it outperforms the majority of systems in the database. The CPU’s percentile rank against all CPUs is 83, and the GPU’s is 79, which suggests that this pairing is well-matched, with neither component significantly dragging down the other.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 26272 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U at 26262, with a deltaPct of 0. Similarly, the GPU’s average score of 34780 is close to the NVIDIA A2 at 34866, with a deltaPct of -0.2. This indicates that the components perform at the expected level for their class. The combo’s overall rank in the game, however, is more telling; being in the top 40% of all systems tested means that users can expect a high-performance experience, with the caveat that the most demanding 4K Ultra settings will not hit 60 FPS. This rank confirms the balance between the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s substantial compute and memory resources.