The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that stresses both the CPU and GPU. The measured data for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination reveals a system capable of solid 1080p and 1440p performance, but one that struggles at 4K. The data shows a clear hierarchy across settings and resolutions, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the optimal choice. The measured average of 67 FPS at this setting provides a smooth experience for an action RPG, and the GPU’s headroom is sufficient to handle combat scenes without significant drops. While the Medium preset at 1440p achieves a higher average of 79 FPS, the visual compromise is not worth the 12 FPS gain when High is already above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an excellent average of 103 FPS, making it the recommended choice for users with 1080p displays who prioritize visual quality. The Ultra preset drops to 80 FPS, which is still playable, but the performance cost of the additional effects is evident. For competitive play or high refresh rate displays, the Low preset at 1080p offers a massive 157 FPS average, but this sacrifices the game’s atmospheric detail.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset yields a playable average of 56 FPS, but the visual quality is severely reduced. The Medium preset provides a 43 FPS average with a minimum of 37 FPS, which may cause noticeable stutter in intense scenes. The High preset drops to 37 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS, both of which are below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Therefore, 4K users should stick to Low or Medium if they accept the trade-offs, but the data strongly suggests that 1440p is the resolution where this combo shines.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds a rank of 2144 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the middle of the pack, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it is far from being underpowered. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is severely mismatched for the game’s engine.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 20282 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rivals being the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (1% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (1.2% faster), and the Intel Arc B570 (1.3% faster). These small deltas indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a consistent performer in this class. The CPU’s average score of 25005 places it in the 77th percentile, with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (0.2% faster) and the Intel Core i7-11850H (0.3% faster) showing nearly identical performance.

The combo’s mid-pack rank is driven by the game’s age and engine limitations. The measured FPS at 1080p High (103 FPS) is strong, but not exceptional when compared to modern hardware. The data indicates that the system is well-balanced for this title, with the CPU’s single-thread performance being sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, while the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM becomes a limiting factor at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in The Technomancer, especially as resolution increases. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows a sharp FPS drop at 3840x2160, indicating that the VRAM capacity and bandwidth are strained at that resolution.

The GPU’s clock speeds, with a base of 1605 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz, are moderate by modern standards. The measured FPS at 1440p High (67 FPS) and 1080p High (103 FPS) demonstrates that these clocks are sufficient for the game’s demands. However, at 4K High, the average drops to 37 FPS, which is a 45% reduction from 1440p. This suggests that the GPU’s compute throughput, rated at 9.062 TFLOPS for FP32, is not enough to handle the pixel fill rate required at 4K.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is a critical factor. At 4K, the texture and geometry data required by The Technomancer exceeds what the 8 GB VRAM can efficiently hold, leading to increased memory pressure and lower FPS. The benchmark results show that the Low preset at 4K (56 FPS) is significantly faster than High (37 FPS), which is a direct consequence of reduced texture detail and memory usage. The GPU’s 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs are also relevant, as they determine the fill rate, but the data points to memory bandwidth as the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 157 FPS average
• Medium: 120 FPS average, with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 139 FPS
• High: 103 FPS average
• Ultra: 80 FPS average

The gap between Low and Ultra is 77 FPS, showing that the game’s settings have a significant impact on performance at 1080p. The Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 102 indicates that even in demanding scenes, the system remains well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 102 FPS average
• Medium: 79 FPS average, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS
• High: 67 FPS average
• Ultra: 53 FPS average

The 1440p results show a clear step-down from 1080p. The High preset’s 67 FPS average is still playable, but the Ultra preset’s 53 FPS average begins to feel less smooth. The Medium preset’s minimum of 67 FPS matches the High average, suggesting that the variance is manageable.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 56 FPS average
• Medium: 43 FPS average, with a minimum of 37 FPS and a maximum of 50 FPS
• High: 37 FPS average
• Ultra: 29 FPS average

At 4K, only the Low preset achieves an average above 50 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 37 FPS is notably low, and both High and Ultra are below the 40 FPS mark, making them unsuitable for most players. The data shows a consistent pattern where each settings tier at 4K corresponds to roughly a 20% performance reduction compared to 1440p.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the limiting component. At 1080p High, the average is 103 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 67 FPS, a 35% reduction. Moving to 4K High, the average drops to 37 FPS, a further 45% reduction from 1440p.

This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the CPU’s performance is sufficient to keep the GPU fed, allowing it to reach high frame rates. As resolution increases, the GPU’s workload grows linearly with pixel count, but the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant. The data shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER simply cannot maintain the same level of performance at 4K, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions.

The difference between Low and Ultra settings also scales with resolution. At 1080p, the gap between Low (157 FPS) and Ultra (80 FPS) is 77 FPS. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 49 FPS (102 vs 53). At 4K, the gap is only 27 FPS (56 vs 29). This narrowing gap indicates that at 4K, the GPU’s raw throughput is so taxed that even reducing settings cannot fully compensate for the pixel load. The data suggests that for this combo, 1440p is the sweet spot where settings have a meaningful impact on performance without being overwhelmed by resolution.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 with the High preset offers an average of 67 FPS, providing a good balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, the High preset achieves 103 FPS, but the higher resolution is more immersive without sacrificing playability.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset reaches a playable average of 56 FPS. The Medium preset averages 43 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets fall to 37 FPS and 29 FPS respectively, which are below the smooth gameplay threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 1% faster, the RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% faster, and the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% faster. The Intel Arc A750 is 1.5% faster.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game?

A: The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the system reaches 103 FPS on High. At 1440p and 4K, the FPS drops align with GPU workload, suggesting the GPU becomes the primary limiter. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this game’s demands.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations for The Technomancer?

A: This combination ranks 2144 out of 3696 tested combos, placing it in the middle of the performance distribution. This reflects a balanced but not exceptional system for this title.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 157 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 80 FPS. This represents a 77 FPS difference, or roughly a 96% increase in frame rate when using Low settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F plays a supporting role in The Technomancer’s performance, particularly at lower resolutions. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This configuration is built on the Zen 4 architecture, which provides strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943 and PassMark single-thread score of 3685.

At 1080p, the CPU’s performance is sufficient to drive the RTX 2070 SUPER to an average of 103 FPS on High settings. The CPU’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s) help ensure that game data is readily available. The data shows that the CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851, are more than adequate for this game’s engine, which was released in 2016 and likely does not utilize more than a few cores effectively.

As resolution increases, the CPU’s role diminishes. At 1440p and 4K, the FPS drops are consistent with GPU-bound scenarios, meaning the Ryzen 5 8400F is not the limiting factor. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and 2-thread score of 1874 indicate that its per-core performance is strong, but the game’s engine appears to be well-optimized for the CPU’s capabilities. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25005, confirms that it is a solid mid-range part, and the measured FPS data supports the conclusion that it does not hinder the RTX 2070 SUPER in this title. The CPU’s 65W TDP also suggests efficient operation, though this does not directly impact the game’s frame rates.