The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in The Technomancer, though 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits. The measured data shows a clear hierarchy where resolution scaling impacts performance more dramatically at higher settings, revealing a system that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate gaming at mainstream resolutions but constrained by the GPU's capabilities at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but predictable, and the shape of that curve tells a story about which component is the bottleneck. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 191.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 92.6 FPS at 3840x2160—a drop to roughly 48% of the 1080p figure. At Medium settings, the decline from 173.6 FPS to 69.4 FPS represents a similar proportional reduction, landing at about 40% of the 1080p result. This pattern indicates that at lower settings, the CPU still has headroom to feed frames, and the GPU is doing most of the work.

At High settings, the scaling becomes more pronounced: 167.2 FPS at 1080p falls to 111 FPS at 1440p and then to 62.2 FPS at 4K. The 4K figure is just 37% of the 1080p number, showing that the RTX 4070 SUPER's rendering load grows rapidly with pixel count. The Ultra preset amplifies this effect further, with 130.4 FPS at 1080p dropping to 85 FPS at 1440p and then collapsing to 46.1 FPS at 4K—the latter being only 35% of the 1080p performance.

The limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the Ryzen 7 3700X's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to keep the GPU fed, as evidenced by the relatively small gap between Low (191.2 FPS) and Ultra (130.4 FPS) settings. At 4K, the gap widens dramatically—Low achieves 92.6 FPS while Ultra manages only 46.1 FPS—indicating that the GPU's pixel throughput is the primary constraint. The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot where both components are utilized effectively, with the High preset delivering 111 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Technomancer?*

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the optimal balance. At High settings, the combo delivers 111 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS while still providing substantial visual fidelity over 1080p. The 1920x1080 results exceed 130 FPS across all settings, but the 4K results drop below 63 FPS even at High, making 1440p the practical ceiling for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at each resolution?

A: Ultra consistently costs significant performance. At 1080p, Ultra (130.4 FPS) is about 22% slower than High (167.2 FPS). At 1440p, the gap widens to 23%, with Ultra at 85 FPS versus High at 111 FPS. At 4K, Ultra (46.1 FPS) is 26% slower than High (62.2 FPS), pushing the average below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The 4K Low preset averages 92.6 FPS, and Medium drops to 69.4 FPS. High dips to 62.2 FPS, which is still playable, but Ultra falls to 46.1 FPS. For consistent 60+ FPS at 4K, Medium settings are the highest viable option based on the measured rows.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The evidence suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, where the gap between Low and Ultra is 46.5 FPS. At 1080p, the CPU's role is more prominent—the difference between Low (191.2 FPS) and Ultra (130.4 FPS) is 60.8 FPS, indicating the Ryzen 7 3700X can only push so many frames before the GPU's workload becomes the deciding factor.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of this combo among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 381 out of 1656 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23% of all systems tested for this game. This puts it ahead of the majority of setups, though it is not in the top tier.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 42576, which puts it essentially on par with the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653, delta -0.2%) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723, delta -0.3%). It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X and 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M40.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 381 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the upper quartile of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects a well-matched pairing: the CPU's 85th percentile score against all CPUs and the GPU's 84th percentile against all GPUs indicate that neither component is drastically out of step with the other.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28631, which is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-12600 (28654, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-12600H (28666, delta -0.1%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28591, delta 0.1%). The AMD EPYC 7203P trails by 0.2% (28583). This tight clustering means the 3700X is competitively positioned, and any performance differences in-game are more likely attributable to the GPU.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 SUPER's average score of 42576 puts it in a similar tight race with its nearest rivals. The deltaPct values are all under 1.6%, meaning the 4070 SUPER trades blows with professional and workstation cards like the RTX A6000 and Radeon Pro 580X. In The Technomancer, this translates to strong 1080p and 1440p performance, with the rank of 381 indicating that roughly 77% of tested combos are slower.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers high frame rates across all presets. Low averages 191.2 FPS, Medium 173.6 FPS, High 167.2 FPS, and Ultra 130.4 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 60.8 FPS, showing that even the most demanding preset remains well above 60 FPS. This resolution is clearly GPU-bound at lower settings, where the CPU can push beyond 190 FPS, but the Ultra preset's 130.4 FPS suggests the GPU's shading units and texture units are being fully utilized.

Moving to 2560x1440, the data shows a noticeable step down. Low averages 165 FPS, Medium 128.2 FPS, High 111 FPS, and Ultra 85 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 80 FPS, but all presets remain above 60 FPS. The High preset's 111 FPS is particularly notable, as it offers a strong balance for gamers with 144Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low averages 92.6 FPS, Medium 69.4 FPS, High 62.2 FPS, and Ultra 46.1 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and even High is only marginally above it. The 46.5 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest relative spread, confirming that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth (504.2 GB/s) are the limiting factors here.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 3700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the pairing, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide solid fundamentals for gaming. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 19087 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2694 in single-core, with a PassMark multithread score of 22458. Its percentile ranking of 85 against all CPUs indicates it sits above the majority of processors.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low settings, where the 191.2 FPS average suggests the processor can sustain high frame pacing. The fact that 1080p Ultra drops to 130.4 FPS—a 32% reduction—shows that the GPU's workload becomes dominant as graphical complexity increases. At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes further; the 92.6 FPS at Low versus 46.1 FPS at Ultra is almost entirely a GPU-driven difference.

The CPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-12600 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with deltas under 0.2%. This means the 3700X is not a weak link in this combo; its 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for a 2016 Action RPG like The Technomancer, which likely does not scale beyond a handful of threads.

Settings Recommendations

For the best measured experience, the 2560x1440 High preset stands out. At 111 FPS, it delivers smooth gameplay with substantial visual fidelity, and it represents the highest settings that maintain a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The 1440p Medium preset at 128.2 FPS is also excellent, offering a 15% performance boost over High if frame rate is the priority.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 130.4 FPS is the recommended choice for maximum quality, as it remains well above 60 FPS and provides the full visual experience. The High preset at 167.2 FPS is preferable for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, but Ultra's 130.4 FPS is still substantial.

At 4K, the data supports Medium settings as the practical ceiling. The 69.4 FPS average at Medium is above 60 FPS, while High drops to 62.2 FPS—a thinner margin that could dip below 60 in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 46.1 FPS is not recommended for consistent smoothness. The Low preset at 92.6 FPS is viable but sacrifices too much visual quality for the resolution's benefits.

In summary, the combo's best experience is at 1440p High, with 1080p Ultra as a close second for those prioritizing image quality over resolution. The 4K Medium preset is the only 4K option that reliably stays above 60 FPS, making it the choice for UHD displays.