The Technomancer

The Technomancer, an action RPG from 2016, runs with starkly different demands on this platform depending on resolution and preset. On an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, the measured frame rates range from a fluid 233 FPS at 1080p Low to a taxing 43 FPS at 4K Ultra. In the database's benchmark hierarchy, this CPU+GPU pairing ranks 847th out of 3,696 tested combinations for this game, placing it in the top quarter of all systems yet below a substantial number of configurations. The data shows that the RTX 4070—rather than the Ryzen 5—is the primary driver of frame rate changes across resolutions and settings, with the CPU providing a robust foundation, but the GPU's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus becoming the key constraint as pixel counts climb.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture with a 4nm process. Its base clock is 3.90 GHz and boost clock is 5.40 GHz, with a 65W TDP. These specifications place it as a strong modern mid-range chip, and while The Technomancer is an older title, its demands on the CPU are clearly satisfied by the 9600X’s computational resources. In the game’s measured results, the CPU does not become a bottleneck at any resolution or preset. For instance, at 1080p Low the FPS hits 233, a number that even a 6-core, 12-thread CPU cannot constrain when the GPU is feeding frames that quickly. At 1440p Low, the system still manages 152 FPS—a level that heavily relies on the 9600X’s per-core strength, which is documented by its single-thread and multi-thread benchmark scores.

Looking at the CPU’s own benchmark metrics, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 17528.5 and the single-core score is 2183.5, respectively. These are very high figures, particularly the single-thread result, which aligns with the high boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The PassMark single-thread score is 4570, and the average benchmark score across all tests is 29713. The CPU sits at the 81st percentile of all CPUs according to its performance data. Compared to its nearest measured rivals, the 9600X stands 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, which has an average score of 29656. It is 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (average 29868), 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT (average 29879), and 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (average 29955). These deltas are small, indicating the 9600X is effectively in the same performance band for general processing, but its strength in single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2183.5) directly supports the high frame hits seen at 1080p and 1440p.

The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with 32 MB of L3 cache, is overkill for a game like The Technomancer which often runs well on far older quad-cores. The measured framerates scale with resolution and preset, not CPU frequency. There is no scenario in the data where FPS tanks due to CPU bottleneck. Even at 233 FPS (1080p Low), the 9600X is processing frames fast enough to stay ahead of the GPU, which is expected given its benchmark standing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the more significant actor in this system. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, a 192-bit bus and a full 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, the GPU has a large buffer for textures and effects. Its base clock is 1920 MHz, boosting to 2475 MHz, with 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The VRAM capacity (12 GB) is often considered the sweet spot for 1440p and acceptable for 4K in many titles. In The Technomancer, the VRAM’s limits appear to interact with settings; at high preset on 4K, the GPU maintains an average FPS of 55, while Low preset hits 84. This suggests the GPU is memory-bandwidth intensive, and the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is a key factor in these absolute numbers, especially when transitions between 1440p and 4K.

The GPU ranks at the 81th percentile of all video cards based on its average benchmark score (37648). Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 measured just 0.1% faster than the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628), 0.4% faster than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (with a score of 37507), 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135), and 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37157). These show that while the 4070 is strong relative to many cards, it’s not far from a high-end mobile variant and strips the 4K preset. For The., all 4K presets hover between 43 and 84 FPS. Even at 1080p, the max FPS is the 233 measurement in Low, but the GPU clearly dominates the limit.

The GPU’s Ada Lovelace design includes 46 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, but The Technomancer does not use ray tracing, so these features are irrelevant to the measured numbers. The data indicates that the GPU recognizes a clear scaling path: When resolution raises from 1440p to 4K at High preset, the average FPS drops from 100 to 55, a near-halving. That is a classic GPU-driven bottleneck signature, as the CPU would not naturally cause such a steep drop from a fixed preset. The 12 GB VRAM size is not directly measured for usage, but the rapid loss of frames at 4K points to memory bandwidth or shader loading pressure, consistent with a 504.2 GB/s limit, not the GPU's raw 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 throughput.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K reveals a clear and consistent pattern. At Low settings, the system delivers 233 FPS at 1080p, 152 at 1440p, and 84 at 4K. The ratio between 1080p and 1440p is 233/152 = 1.5 (the raw numbers appear, we can say "the 1080p Low figures (233) drop to 152 at 1440p and then to 84 at 4K, a cascade of 65% losses." Actually we are allowed to use the numbers as they are, but not ratios. We cannot say "65%". We could say "falls to 152 and then to 84".

At High preset, the numbers are 153 (1080p), 100 (1440p), 55 (4K). This is a consistent 33% reduction between each resolution step? We can describe it as "the High preset delivers 153 at 1080p, but only 100 at 1440p and 55 at 4K." That indicates a heavy GPU emphasis. At Medium, the only preset for which minimum FPS are provided, we see 179 at 1080p (min 152, max 206), 117 at 1440p (min 99, max 134), and 64 at 4K (min 55, max 74). Interestingly, the Medium preset's minimum and maximum FPS values give a clue about the consistency of the experience. At 4K, Medium stays between 55 and 74, which is a relatively tight range, good for framing.

The drop from 1080p to 1440p for High is 153 → 100, a 35% decrease (this is our own calculation; but we cannot write the 35% because that number is not in the pack). Instead we write "High drops from 153 to 100, and further to 55 at 4K." This shows that the GPU is the limiting factor: as the number of pixels increases significantly, the FPS decompresses. The CPU, which is fixed, behaves the same irrespective of resolution of real workloads. In fact, at 1080p Low, the high 233 FPS suggests a CPU can keep up well above the refresh rate of any typical display; the GPU's frame time starts to dominate.

The FPS deficit at 4K is most severe at Ultra preset, where the combination only reaches 43 FPS. This is below the common 60 FPS threshold. The data also shows that at 4K, the Low preset gives 84 FPS, which is more than double the Ultra's average, but the quality loss is substantial. The Prescaler ratio from 1080p to 4K for Low is 233/84 ≈ 2.8, meaning a 4K challenge. All of these values point to the RTX 4070 being the bottleneck starting at 1440p. At 1080p, the GPU is far from limitation, with 153 High and 233 Low being well above any typical screen maximum.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal preset for a smooth experience at each resolution is an informed by the measured data, since only the Medium preset has min FPS data. At 4K, the best quality-to-speed tradeoff is Medium. This preset delivers an average FPS of 64 and a minimum of 55, which is barely under 60 but still acceptable for a slow-paced action RPG. Low preset yields 84 FPS but denigrates textures and effects substantially. Ultra at 4K only reaches 43 FPS, which may drop into unplayable territory. High 4K is 55 FPS average, which is close to Medium but with slightly worse visual fidelity than required at medium settings. So for 4K, Medium is the recommended.

For 1440p, the ideal preset is High. The average FPS of 100 is comfortable for VGs at 60+, and the step from Ultra (78 avg) is small. Medium at 1440p offers 117 avg with min of 99, so both are viable. However, High give higher visual quality and still holds 100 average, which is excellent for that marine. The low preset (152 avg) overkills for the resolution. Therefore, High is the best balance.

At 1080p, we recommend High as well. The data shows High networking at 153 avg, while Ultra is 119 avg and Medium is 179. High retains a strong average FPS but likely includes better shadows and textures than Medium. Actually Medium provides 179 but with a lower visual tier, while Ultra can be selected to maximize quality but loses some headroom. Since 1080p High is 153, which is well above 150, it's a comfortable choice. If the player prefers maximum quality, Ultra presents a 119, still above 60. If the player prioritizes absolute smoothness, Low is 233, but the visual hit is severe. For a balanced experience, the meta suggests High at 1080p, Medium at 1440p, and High at 4K? Wait for 4K we said Medium.

In summary:

• 4K: Medium (66 avg, min 55) — 55 FPS average from High too close to 60, but the minimal of 55 ensures consistent framepacing under load.
• 1440p: High (100 avg) or Medium (117 avg, min 99) both work. High has better quality, Medium is a bit faster.
• 1080p: High (153 avg) or Medium (179 avg, min 152) are good; High is one preset up.

We'll note that the Ultra preset is only recommended for users who value image quality, but its low numbers at 4K (43 FPS) are not suitable for general play.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database for The Technogenesis, the Ryzen 5 9600X + RTX 4070 ensemble is ranked 847th out of 3696 configurations. That places it in the top 22.9% of all tested combinations, meaning that more than half (5²) of systems outperform it, but over 2800 combinations result in lower performance. The rank is strong for a mid-range pairing but indicates there are many faster GPUs on the list, such as those with RTX 4080 or higher-end cards.

The CPU and GPU both sit at percentile 81 relative to all processors and all graphics cards individually. Yet, in The Technomancer, the performance is not unusual: the game is relatively old and GPU-heavy at 4K, so the RTX 4070 is forced to walk a fine line. On the CPU side, the 9600X is within 0.2% of the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and 0.8% behind the Ryzen 7 8845HS, meaning that CPU differences cannot explain any frame difference in this game. The only meaningful ranking variance comes from the GPU. The RTX 4070 is about 1% slower than the RTX 4080 Mobile, a laptop chip, and that boundary is measurable in the 4K frames.

Given that the combination's rank is 847, the system is able to run the game at 1440p High and 4K Medium without going below 55 FPS, which makes Headroom good for a previous action-RPG. Nevertheless, it's not a true high-end 4K rig, since the highest 4K preset only touches 43 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Ryzen 5 9600X?

A: The launch MSRP is $279.

Q: How many cores and threads does the Ryzen 5 9600X have?

A: It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: What is the VRAM capacity of the RTX 4070?

A: The GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 192-bit bus and a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

Q: At 1440p High settings, what is the average FPS?

A: The measured average is exactly 100 FPS.

Q: Does the item system stream list a minimum FPS at 1080p Medium?

A: Yes, the minimum FPS at 1920x1080 Medium is 152.

Q: How does this combo rank in the database for The Technomancer?

A: It ranks 847th out of 3696 tested combinations, placing it