The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, places specific demands on a system, and this pairing of an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a robust experience, particularly at 1080p. The data indicates this configuration lands in the 76th percentile of all 1,656 tested combos, ranking 1,267th overall. This suggests a well-balanced platform capable of handling the game's action-oriented gameplay with high frame rates at mainstream resolutions, though 4K Ultra remains a struggle.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination for The Technomancer?

A: This combo ranks 1,267th out of 1,656 total tested configurations, placing it in the 76th percentile of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its nearest rival in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28,631, which places it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-12600 and the Intel Core i5-12600H, and 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT.

Q: What is the best performance result for this combo at 1920x1080?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1080p is achieved with Low settings, producing an average of 141.1 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the combo maintains a solid 72 FPS average.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER significantly faster than the GTX TITAN in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19,774, which is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN's score of 19,706, indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

Q: How does the frame rate scale when moving from High to Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 1440p, the average frame rate drops from 58.6 FPS on High settings to 45.3 FPS on Ultra, a significant 22.7% performance cost for the higher visual fidelity.

Q: Does the CPU's single-core performance suggest a bottleneck for this game?

A: With a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,694 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2,656, the CPU provides strong per-core performance that is more than sufficient to feed the GPU in most scenarios, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, using the Zen 2 architecture on a 7 nm process, brings substantial multi-threaded capability to the table. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it is well-equipped for modern game engines that can leverage multiple threads for physics, AI, and game logic. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensure that single-threaded tasks are handled with speed and efficiency. The 32 MB of L3 cache is also beneficial for gaming, as it helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores.

In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to ensure a consistent frame delivery without bottlenecking the GPU. The benchmark results suggest this is the case. The Ryzen 7 3700X's average benchmark score of 28,631 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, a strong showing. Its performance is virtually identical to that of the Intel Core i5-12600, with a negligible 0.1% difference in average scores. This parity indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any of the tested resolutions.

The impact of CPU performance becomes most apparent at lower resolutions, where the GPU has more headroom to produce frames. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 141.1 FPS, a figure that relies heavily on the CPU's ability to process and dispatch draw calls quickly. The Ryzen 7 3700X's robust single-core performance, evidenced by its Geekbench single-core score of 1,672 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,694, provides the necessary foundation for these high frame rates. The data clearly indicates that the processor is a capable partner for the RTX 2060 SUPER in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary driver of visual performance in The Technomancer. Built on the Turing architecture, this GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This is a critical specification, as the game's textures and geometry at higher settings require substantial data throughput. The GPU's boost clock of 1650 MHz allows it to handle the shading and rasterization workloads necessary for the game's action-RPG visuals.

The GPU's role is most evident when analyzing the frame rate scaling across different settings. At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 SUPER begins to show its limits. The average frame rate drops from 49.1 FPS on Low settings to 32.4 FPS on High, and further to 24.5 FPS on Ultra. This steep decline highlights the intense demand that 4K resolution places on the GPU's compute resources and memory bandwidth. The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 16,462, place it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a mid-to-high-tier performer.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's performance relative to its closest rivals is remarkably tight. It holds a 0.3% advantage over the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN and is 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 in average benchmark scores. This suggests that for The Technomancer, the GPU is well-matched to its peers. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance at higher resolutions and settings, as the frame rates scale almost entirely with the GPU's workload. At 2560x1440, the transition from High to Ultra settings costs a substantial 13.3 FPS, underscoring the GPU's role as the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER achieves a rank of 1,267 out of 1,656 tested system configurations for The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the 76th percentile, which is a strong result, indicating that the hardware is well above average for this title. The rank reflects the synergy between the two components, showing that the CPU and GPU complement each other effectively to deliver solid gaming performance.

This ranking suggests that the combo outperforms roughly three-quarters of all other systems that have been benchmarked with this game. The data confirms that this is a capable configuration, but not at the very top tier of performance. The 76th percentile positioning means that while there are many slower systems, there is also a significant number of faster ones, likely featuring higher-end GPUs or newer CPUs. The rank is a holistic measure that combines the strengths of both the processor and the graphics card in the context of this specific game's engine and its demands.

The high rank is particularly impressive given the age of the components, with the CPU and GPU both launching in 2019. The Ryzen 7 3700X's strong multi-threaded performance and the RTX 2060 SUPER's solid rasterization capabilities have aged well. The data shows that this combination is still a very relevant and capable platform for playing The Technomancer, offering a performance level that would be more than satisfactory for most gamers. The ranking reflects a balanced system where neither the CPU nor the GPU is a significant weak point in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo show a clear and predictable pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system provides a highly playable experience regardless of settings. The average frame rates range from 141.1 FPS on Low, 109.1 FPS on Medium, 92.3 FPS on High, to 72 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that the RTX 2060 SUPER has ample headroom at 1080p, and the CPU is delivering frames efficiently. The step from High to Ultra incurs a 20.3 FPS penalty, which is a typical cost for the highest level of visual quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the scaling is steeper. The average frame rates are 91.1 FPS on Low, 73.4 FPS on Medium, 58.6 FPS on High, and 45.3 FPS on Ultra. This resolution strikes a good balance between visual fidelity and performance, with High settings still providing a comfortable frame rate for a smooth experience. The difference between Low and Ultra is 45.8 FPS, showing the significant impact of resolution and settings on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the limits of the RTX 2060 SUPER are clearly defined. The average frame rates drop considerably, with 49.1 FPS on Low, 41.3 FPS on Medium, 32.4 FPS on High, and 24.5 FPS on Ultra. At this resolution, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. Only the Low setting approaches a playable 50 FPS average, while High and Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold that is often considered ideal for action games. The data shows that 4K gaming is only viable with significant compromises to graphical settings on this hardware. The 32.4 FPS average at High and 24.5 FPS at Ultra are indicative of a system that is stretched beyond its intended performance envelope.