The Technomancer

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for The Technomancer across the three tested resolutions reveal a performance curve that is heavily dependent on pixel count. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers an average of 125 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same High preset, the average drops to 82 FPS, a reduction of roughly one-third. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 45 FPS, which is slightly below the 60 FPS threshold often considered smooth for action gameplay.

The scaling pattern from 1440p to 4K is particularly telling. The drop from 82 FPS to 45 FPS represents a 45% decrease in performance when the pixel count increases by a factor of 2.25. This nearly linear relationship with pixel count indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at these higher resolutions. The RTX 3070, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed hard by the 4K workload. The game's engine, originally released in 2016, does not appear to have any unusual scaling inefficiencies; the data shows a consistent, predictable decline as resolution increases.

At 1080p, the situation changes. The jump from High (125 FPS) to Low (191 FPS) suggests that the system has headroom to spare. When the resolution is low enough, the CPU and GPU work in better balance. The 1080p Low result of 191 FPS is the highest recorded across all settings and resolutions, which indicates that the combination can handle very high frame rates when the visual load is reduced. However, the gap between 1080p and 1440p at High settings is 43 FPS, which is a larger absolute drop than the 37 FPS gap between 1440p and 4K. This non-linear behavior across the resolution spectrum suggests that the 1440p High setting is a sweet spot where the GPU is still the main constraint, but not yet overwhelmed.

The 4K Ultra setting, at 35 FPS average, shows the most demanding configuration. Compared to the 4K Low setting at 69 FPS, the Ultra preset costs 34 FPS, nearly half the performance. This wide spread across settings at 4K reinforces that the RTX 3070's compute resources, including its 5888 shading units and 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, are fully utilized at this resolution. The data does not show any significant frame pacing anomalies; the min FPS values recorded for Medium settings at each resolution (45 at 4K, 82 at 1440p, 125 at 1080p) align closely with the expected variance from average FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy of performance across the four presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates. The Low preset achieves 191 FPS, Medium reaches 147 FPS, High hits 125 FPS, and Ultra drops to 98 FPS. The step from High to Ultra costs 27 FPS, which is the largest single-preset penalty at this resolution. For users prioritizing smooth motion, the data indicates that High offers a strong balance: it retains 125 FPS while likely providing substantially better visual fidelity than Low or Medium, though the database does not quantify visual quality differences.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts. The High preset delivers 82 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS standard. The Medium preset, with an average of 96 FPS and a recorded minimum of 82 FPS, provides a larger safety margin for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 64 FPS is still playable but leaves less headroom; its average is only 4 FPS above the 60 FPS mark, and any heavy combat or particle effects could push it lower. For 1440p, the data suggests that Medium is the most reliable choice if frame rate consistency is the priority, while High remains viable for those who accept a slightly lower average.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The High preset achieves 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset achieves 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS, which is better but still not fully smooth. The Low preset reaches 69 FPS, providing the only 4K configuration that clears 60 FPS comfortably. The Ultra preset at 35 FPS is the worst option and is likely to feel sluggish in an action RPG. Given these measurements, the Low preset at 4K is the only setting that delivers a consistently fluid experience. The step from Low to Medium at 4K costs 16 FPS, which is a significant sacrifice for presumably modest visual gains, given the age of the game engine.

Across all resolutions, the data shows that the Medium preset offers the most predictable frame times. It is the only preset with recorded min and max FPS values (at every resolution), and the spread between min and max is consistent: 16 FPS at both 1080p and 1440p, and 16 FPS at 4K. This consistency suggests that Medium avoids the extreme spikes in workload that can occur with High or Ultra settings in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the dominant factor in these results. Its specifications include a GA104 chip built on an 8 nm Samsung process, with 17,400 million transistors and a die size of 392 mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These figures directly correlate with the observed performance scaling.

The RTX 3070's 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units provide substantial raw compute. The 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is the theoretical peak, and the measured frame rates indicate that the GPU is efficiently converting this capability into rendered frames. At 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck; the 191 FPS Low result and 125 FPS High result show that the card can handle high refresh rates. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, as the pixel count demands more from the memory bandwidth and ROP throughput.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a notable consideration. The Technomancer, released in 2016, likely does not require more than 8 GB at 1080p or 1440p, based on the smooth performance at those resolutions. At 4K, the 45 FPS High result and 35 FPS Ultra result suggest that the game is not exceeding the VRAM limit, as frame rates decline gradually rather than collapsing, which would indicate memory swapping. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) provides sufficient bandwidth for the game's textures and geometry.

The GPU's benchmark profile places it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17208. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (score 17083, delta 0.7%), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037, delta 1%), AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019, delta 1.1%), and NVIDIA Tesla K40c (17468, delta -1.5%). These deltas show that the RTX 3070 is closely matched with a diverse set of GPUs, some of which are significantly older. The fact that the GTX 690 and HD 7970M are within 1.1% of the RTX 3070's average score is a reflection of the benchmark's aggregate nature, not necessarily a direct comparison in The Technomancer. However, it does indicate that the RTX 3070's raw compute, while strong, is not head-and-shoulders above older high-end parts in synthetic tests.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 holds a rank of 1578 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the upper half of the database, specifically in the 57th percentile of all combinations. The rank is determined by the measured FPS across the test matrix, and it reflects the overall capability of this pairing in this specific game.

A rank of 1578 out of 3696 means that 2118 other combos performed worse, while 1577 performed better. This is a solid, mid-to-upper tier result. The fact that this combo does not crack the top 1000 suggests that the RTX 3070, while a strong GPU, is not the absolute top tier for this title. The CPU, the Ryzen 7 3700X, is also a previous-generation part, and its influence on the rank is likely secondary to the GPU at most settings.

The rank is derived from the measured FPS data, which shows that the combo excels at 1080p and performs adequately at 1440p, but struggles at 4K Ultra. The database's ranking methodology weights all resolutions and settings, so the 4K Ultra result of 35 FPS likely drags the rank down. Had the game been tested only at 1080p, the rank would likely be much higher. The 1440p High result of 82 FPS is competitive, and the 1080p High result of 125 FPS is strong.

Compared to the GPU's standalone percentile of 61 among all GPUs, the combo's in-game rank of 57th percentile is slightly lower. This suggests that the Ryzen 7 3700X may be holding the RTX 3070 back by a small margin in this title. The CPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (delta 0.1%), AMD EPYC 4244P (delta 0.1%), Intel Core i5-13450HX (delta -0.2%), and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (delta 0.5%). These deltas are all within 0.5%, indicating that the 3700X's overall processing power is very much in line with a range of modern processors, despite being an older design.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Matisse. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU has a 32 MB L3 cache, with 512 KB L2 per core and 64 KB L1 per core. It is built on a 7 nm TSMC process with 3,800 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. These specifications influence The Technomancer's performance, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU has more influence.

At 1080p, the CPU's role is more pronounced. The difference between the Low preset (191 FPS) and the High preset (125 FPS) is 66 FPS, which is a large gap. This gap is driven by the GPU's workload, but the CPU must feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The 3700X's 16 threads provide ample parallel capacity for the game's engine. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensures that single-threaded tasks, which are common in game logic, are handled with sufficient speed. The PassMark single-thread score of 2656 and Geekbench single-core score of 1593 reflect this capability.

At 1440p and 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes. The frame rate drops are primarily due to the GPU's pixel processing. However, the CPU's performance is still relevant for maintaining minimum frame rates. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 82 FPS, which is identical to the High preset's average at that resolution. This suggests that the CPU is not causing frame rate dips; the GPU is the sole source of variance.

The 3700X's memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for the game's data streaming needs. The CPU's TDP of 65 W is modest, and its PCIe Gen 4 support with 24 lanes ensures that the RTX 3070, which uses PCIe 4.0 x16, is not bandwidth-limited. The CPU's launch MSRP was $329, and it is noted as production status Active.

The CPU's aggregate benchmark score of 34260 places it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. This is a high ranking, and it indicates that the 3700X is a strong processor even by modern standards. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.5% in average score, showing that it is competitive with newer designs. In The Technomancer, the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution above 1080p. The data confirms this: at 4K, the frame rates scale with GPU settings, not CPU settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The recorded average FPS is 125 at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: Which resolution and preset combination delivers the highest frame rate?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 191, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable with this hardware?

A: The 4K Ultra preset averages 35 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may feel sluggish.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in aggregate benchmark score?

A: The RTX 3070 scores 17208, which is 0.7% above the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17083), 1% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037), 1.1% above the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019), and 1.5% below the NVIDIA Tesla K40c (17468).

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is at the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: What is the combo's rank in The Technomancer?

A: The combo ranks 1578 out of 3696 tested combinations in The Technomancer.