The Technomancer

# The Technomancer with AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

This combination places the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER at rank 175 out of 1,656 tested combos in The Technomancer, putting it comfortably in the top 11% of all configurations. The pairing of a 6-core Zen 4 desktop processor with a 16 GB Ada Lovelace GPU delivers frame rates that range from a playable 52.3 FPS at 4K Ultra to a blistering 266.3 FPS at 1080p Low. The data reveals a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with the GPU clearly dominating the performance equation at higher settings while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 175 out of 1,656 tested configurations places it in the 89th percentile of all pairings tested for this game. This is a strong showing, though not an elite one — there are 174 combos that achieve higher average performance in The Technomancer. The ranking reflects a balance between the CPU's 82nd percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 86th percentile among all graphics cards.

When examining the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 8400F posts an average benchmark score of 25,064, which is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at 25,057 (a 0% delta). It sits marginally ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at 24,993 (0.3% faster), while trailing the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 by 0.1% and the AMD EPYC 9474F by 0.2%. These sub-1% differences suggest that within this performance tier, the CPU choice is unlikely to be the deciding factor in frame rates.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 48,704 places it near the NVIDIA CMP 50HX at 49,071 (0.7% slower), ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A2000 at 47,915 (1.6% faster) and the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile at 47,743 (2% faster). The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is 2.1% slower than the Intel Arc A550M in average score, though the measured in-game results tell a different story. The rank suggests this combo comfortably handles The Technomancer's demands, with headroom for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER brings substantial resources to this 2016 action RPG. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for the game's texture streaming at high resolutions. The 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, delivered through 8,448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, gives the card ample raw power for the game's effects-heavy combat sequences.

The GPU's clock behavior shows a base of 2,340 MHz with a boost of 2,610 MHz, while memory runs at an effective 21 Gbps. These clocks, combined with the 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores, support DirectX 12 Ultimate features, though The Technomancer's 2016 release likely predates heavy ray tracing usage. The 285 W TDP and triple-slot design indicate a power-hungry card, but the measured results show it delivers.

In the measured frame rates, the GPU's influence is most apparent at 4K. At 4K High, the combo hits 63.3 FPS, which drops to 52.3 FPS at 4K Ultra. The step from Medium (77.5 FPS) to High (63.3 FPS) represents a 18.3% performance cost, while High to Ultra costs another 17.4%. This scaling suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, as the CPU has ample headroom with its 12 threads.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 4.20 GHz with a boost of 4.70 GHz, drawing just 65 W TDP. The 16 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (83.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide solid fundamentals for gaming workloads.

Benchmark results show the CPU's strengths: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,851 and single-core of 2,943 indicate robust all-around performance. The PassMark multi-thread score of 24,530 and single-thread of 3,684 confirm it handles both heavily threaded and lightly threaded scenarios well. The 3DMark scores — 6,091 for 16 threads, 1,874 for 2 threads, and 951 for single-thread — reveal that the CPU scales effectively with thread count.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role becomes evident at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS at lower settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 266.3 FPS, while 1080p Medium hits 210 FPS. These numbers suggest the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all processors, with a 0% delta to the Ryzen 7 2700X, indicates it sits in a well-populated performance tier.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 266.3 FPS, Medium drops to 210 FPS, High achieves 180.9 FPS, and Ultra settles at 143 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 46.3% performance reduction, but even the Ultra result remains far above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results scale down predictably. Low hits 177.7 FPS, Medium reaches 137.1 FPS, High manages 119.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 94.9 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 33-35% of frame rate across settings, which aligns with the pixel count increase of 78%.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low produces 98.4 FPS, Medium 77.5 FPS, High 63.3 FPS, and Ultra 52.3 FPS. The Ultra result at 4K dips below 60 FPS, suggesting that for a locked 60 FPS experience at maximum settings, users would need to consider lower resolutions or reduced settings. The 4K Low result of 98.4 FPS demonstrates that even at the lowest settings, the 4K pixel workload is substantial.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At 1080p Low, the combo pushes 266.3 FPS, but at 4K Low it manages 98.4 FPS — a 63% reduction. This steep drop indicates the GPU is the limiting factor even at low settings when pixel count quadruples. The CPU's 12 threads and high boost clock are sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU's rendering throughput caps performance at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern across settings at each resolution shows consistent behavior. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 21.1% performance, Medium to High costs 13.9%, and High to Ultra costs 20.9%. At 1440p, the same transitions cost 22.9%, 12.6%, and 20.8% respectively. At 4K, the costs are 21.3%, 18.3%, and 17.4%. This consistency suggests the game's settings have similar relative impacts regardless of resolution, with the GPU's workload scaling linearly with pixel count.

The data implies that at 1080p, there is significant headroom — even at Ultra, the 143 FPS result suggests the CPU may be approaching its limit but still delivers far beyond what most displays require. At 4K, the GPU's limitations are exposed, particularly at Ultra where the 52.3 FPS result falls below the 60 FPS target.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K gaming, the data suggests High settings provide the best balance, delivering 63.3 FPS — just above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at 4K drops to 52.3 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration but could suffer during combat. Medium at 4K offers 77.5 FPS, providing a 22.4% improvement over High while maintaining visual quality.

At 1440p, Ultra delivers 94.9 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS and likely the preferred choice for users with high-refresh-rate displays. High at 1440p achieves 119.8 FPS, opening the door for 120 Hz monitors. For competitive play, Medium at 137.1 FPS or Low at 177.7 FPS would maximize frame rates, though the visual trade-off may not be worthwhile given the game's action RPG nature.

At 1080p, all settings exceed 143 FPS, meaning users can enable Ultra without concern. The 143 FPS at Ultra is sufficient for all but the highest refresh rate displays. For users with 144 Hz monitors, Medium at 210 FPS or Low at 266.3 FPS provides ample headroom for frame time consistency. The data indicates that this combo is best utilized at 1440p with Ultra settings, where it delivers near-100 FPS without compromising visual fidelity.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K Ultra in The Technomancer?

A: The combo achieves 52.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. For a smoother 4K experience, High settings deliver 63.3 FPS.

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

A: At 1080p, the GPU appears to be the primary limiter, as frame rates range from 143 FPS at Ultra to 266.3 FPS at Low. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.70 GHz boost clock provide sufficient headroom for these results.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At High settings, the combo delivers 180.9 FPS at 1080p and 119.8 FPS at 1440p, representing a 33.8% reduction when moving to the higher resolution.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB VRAM provide enough memory for this game?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth is more than sufficient for The Technomancer, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across all settings and resolutions.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25,064 on average, matching the Ryzen 7 2700X at 25,057 (0% delta), and edging out the Ryzen 5 7500F at 24,993 by 0.3%. It trails the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 by 0.1% and the EPYC 9474F by 0.2%.

Q: What is the best settings choice for a 60 FPS target at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, even Ultra settings achieve 94.9 FPS, well above the 60 FPS target. Users can enable Ultra without concern for dropping below 60 FPS.