The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination. The benchmark data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card, especially at higher resolutions, where the GPU's 4 GB of VRAM and GCN 4.0 architecture struggle to maintain playable frame rates. This analysis interprets the measured FPS data to understand the performance ceiling and the relationship between the CPU and GPU in this specific title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in The Technomancer?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 70.8 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: The combination ranks 1591 out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the bottom percentile of all systems tested for The Technomancer.

Q: At 1440p, what is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 43.6 on Low settings to 24.9 on Ultra settings, a difference of 18.7 frames per second.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 3840x2160, even with Low settings, the average FPS is only 22.8, showing the graphics card cannot handle the pixel count regardless of the CPU's capabilities.

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 43.3 frames per second.

Q: How does the RX 570's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 30158, which is 0.2% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, its closest competitor in the data.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the dominant factor in this system's performance. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s, which is a significant resource for a game like The Technomancer. The GPU's base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz, and it contains 2048 shading units. The benchmark results show a clear pattern: the RX 570's capabilities are quickly overwhelmed as resolution and settings increase.

The GPU's percentile rank of 74 versus all other GPUs suggests it is a mid-range part, but its performance in this specific title is far from that. The data shows a steep performance cliff, moving from a playable 43.3 FPS at 1080p High to a stuttering 16.7 FPS at 4K High. This indicates that while the card has enough raw compute for 1080p gaming, its memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for the higher resolution and texture loads. The card's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for its class, but the performance data reveals its limitations in this demanding title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RX 570 ranks 1591 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This is a very low ranking, placing the system in the bottom 4% of all tested configurations. This poor standing is not surprising given the measured FPS data. The system's performance is severely limited, particularly at higher resolutions where it fails to maintain smooth frame rates.

This low rank suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer, the GPU is a massive bottleneck in this specific game. The data implies that for The Technomancer, the RX 570 is the weak link, preventing the system from achieving a competitive standing. The ranking is a clear indicator that this hardware pairing is not well-suited for the game's demands, especially for users targeting 1440p or 4K resolutions. It is a configuration that is strictly for 1080p gaming, and even then, only at lower-to-medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields an average of 70.8 FPS. This is the only setting and resolution combination that consistently hits the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth and responsive experience. While Medium settings at 1080p produce a respectable 54.4 FPS, the drop below 60 FPS may be noticeable for some users.

At 1440p, the situation is more challenging. The only playable setting is Low, which achieves 43.6 FPS. All other settings at this resolution fall below 40 FPS, which is generally not ideal for an action RPG. 4K resolution is not viable for this system, with the best case scenario being 22.8 FPS on Low settings. Therefore, the data strongly suggests that users should prioritize 1080p and adjust settings from Low to Medium based on their tolerance for lower frame rates, with High settings being a playable but less smooth option at 43.3 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed picture of performance across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are as follows:

• Low: 70.8 FPS
• Medium: 54.4 FPS
• High: 43.3 FPS
• Ultra: 36.4 FPS

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly:

• Low: 43.6 FPS
• Medium: 35.6 FPS
• High: 26.5 FPS
• Ultra: 24.9 FPS

At 3840x2160, the system is overwhelmed:

• Low: 22.8 FPS
• Medium: 18.9 FPS
• High: 16.7 FPS
• Ultra: 12.7 FPS

The data shows a clear and consistent progression. Each step up in resolution or settings results in a substantial loss of performance. The gap between Low and Ultra settings is 34.4 FPS at 1080p, 18.7 FPS at 1440p, and 10.1 FPS at 4K. This shrinking gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is becoming the absolute limit, and reducing settings has a diminishing return.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a powerful 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 and a single-core score of 2694. The CPU's percentile rank of 85 versus all other CPUs indicates it is a high-performing part.

However, in The Technomancer, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that the system is consistently GPU-bound, especially at higher resolutions. For example, at 1080p Low, the CPU is likely capable of delivering more than 70.8 FPS, but the RX 570 is the limiting factor. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and high multi-threaded performance are more than sufficient for this game's logic and AI. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield a far greater performance increase than upgrading the CPU, which is already well above the requirements indicated by the system's overall ranking.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and illustrates the GPU's limitations. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 70.8 at 1080p to 43.6 at 1440p, a 38.4% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K results in a further drop to 22.8 FPS, a 47.7% decrease. This pattern is consistent across all settings.

This steep scaling curve is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU's performance is relatively resolution-independent, but the GPU's workload increases exponentially with the number of pixels. The fact that the FPS drops so sharply when moving from 1440p to 4K, even on Low settings, confirms that the RX 570's 4 GB of VRAM and 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth are simply insufficient for 4K rendering. The data implies that for this game, the resolution scaling is almost entirely dictated by the GPU, and the Ryzen 7 3700X has ample headroom to support a much more powerful graphics card.