The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in The Technomancer, with the most demanding preset at 4K remaining playable. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU shows its strength at 1080p, pushing frame rates past 250 FPS on the lowest settings. This pairing ranks in the top 18% of all tested configurations, establishing it as a potent, though not top-tier, option for this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, running on the AM5 socket. Its base clock is 3.90 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and it carries 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong single-thread performance with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1253 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3603. Multi-threaded performance is equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25525 and a Geekbench multicore score of 15182.

The processor’s gaming capability is evident in the 1080p results. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 259.2 FPS. This high frame rate, far exceeding the demands of most displays, indicates that the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU in this scenario. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 7585 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 7590 show near-perfect scaling, confirming that all cores are effectively utilized when needed. However, as resolution increases, the burden shifts away from the CPU. The performance difference between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings (a drop from 259.2 FPS to 168.5 FPS) shows that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck, highlighting that the Ryzen 5 9600X provides ample headroom for this game's engine.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2475 MHz. The GPU’s raw compute power is substantial, with an FP32 rating of 35.48 TFLOPS and a Passmark G3D score of 29995. These specifications support the high frame rates observed in the benchmark data.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for The Technomancer, even at the highest settings. The difference between the Ultra preset and lower presets at 4K is significant, with a 45.1 FPS average on Ultra versus 61.7 FPS on High. This 16.6 FPS drop suggests the Ultra preset introduces graphical effects that heavily tax the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s performance at 1440p is particularly strong, with High settings yielding 110.9 FPS and Low settings hitting 168.5 FPS. The data confirms the GPU is the limiting factor at resolutions above 1080p, as the performance scales almost linearly with the number of pixels rendered.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 results in a substantial performance cost, and the jump to 3840x2160 is even more demanding. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 170.0 FPS at 1080p to 110.9 FPS at 1440p, a 34.8% decrease. The subsequent drop to 61.7 FPS at 4K represents a further 44.4% reduction from the 1440p figure.

This scaling behavior is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions. The fact that performance degrades so sharply with increasing resolution indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is working at its full capacity. The 4K Ultra result of 45.1 FPS is the only data point that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that while the game is playable at 4K on High settings, maintaining a high refresh rate requires a drop to Medium or lower settings or a reduction in resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER holds a rank of 285 out of 1656 total combinations. This places it in the 82.8th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of other configurations. While not in the top tier, this is a very strong result, indicating a well-balanced system for this game.

The individual components also rank highly in their respective categories. The CPU is in the 85th percentile when compared to all other processors, and the GPU is in the 84th percentile. The CPU's average benchmark score of 28246 is nearly identical to its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-13490F, which scores 28173, a delta of only 0.3%. This suggests that the processor's performance is well within the expected range for its class. The GPU’s average score of 42576 is similarly competitive, with its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scoring 42653, a negligible 0.2% difference. This data shows that the combo's overall rank is a product of two strong, well-matched components.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display and performance goals. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, delivering an average of 130.6 FPS. This provides a smooth, high-fidelity experience that takes full advantage of high refresh rate monitors. For 1440p displays, the High preset offers an excellent balance, achieving 110.9 FPS while maintaining high visual quality. The Ultra preset at this resolution also remains viable at 83.8 FPS, but the High preset offers a more comfortable margin for demanding scenes.

For 4K resolution, the High preset is the recommended starting point, as it is the only preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS, hitting 61.7 FPS. The Medium preset is a fallback option, providing a steadier 70.1 FPS at a slight cost to visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience, as its 45.1 FPS average falls below the standard for playable frame rates. The Low preset provides the highest frame rates at all resolutions but sacrifices too much visual quality to be recommended for general play.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER in The Technomancer?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is not a bottleneck, as evidenced by the 259.2 FPS average on Low settings. However, at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, meaning the CPU has sufficient headroom to avoid hindering performance.

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K with high settings?

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 61.7 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. For a more stable experience, the Medium preset at 70.1 FPS is a safer option.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low setting compared to the 4K Ultra setting?

A: The difference is substantial. The 1920x1080 Low preset achieves an average of 259.2 FPS, while the 3840x2160 Ultra preset averages only 45.1 FPS. This represents a performance gap of 214.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 provides an excellent experience with an average of 110.9 FPS. This offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance, ensuring smooth gameplay on most high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does this combo's performance rank compared to all other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 285th out of 1656 tested configurations. This places it in the top 18% of all systems, indicating that it is a strong performer for this specific game.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB VRAM cause any issues at 4K?

A: Based on the FPS data, there are no signs of VRAM-related stuttering or performance crashes at 4K. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory appears sufficient for The Technomancer's highest settings, as the performance drop from High to Ultra is consistent with an increase in GPU compute load, not a memory bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for this configuration.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 45.1 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 61.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 70.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 90.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 83.8 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 110.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 129.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 168.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 130.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 170.0 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 197.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 259.2 |