The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a benchmark combination that ranks 219th out of 1,656 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 13.2% of all configurations. This is a strong showing for a CPU released in 2019 paired with a flagship GPU, indicating that the processor’s 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, remain sufficient to feed the RTX 4090 in this title. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 28,631, sits virtually tied with the Intel Core i5-12600 at -0.1% delta, confirming it is not a bottleneck in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s 219th position out of 1,656 tested combinations is notable given the age of the Ryzen 7 3700X. The data shows that this configuration outperforms the vast majority of systems tested, with only 218 combos achieving higher average FPS in The Technomancer. The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-12600 and i5-12600H, both scoring 28,654 and 28,666 respectively, with deltaPct values of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT trails by 0.1% with a score of 28,591, while the AMD EPYC 7203P is 0.2% ahead at 28,583. These negligible differences mean the Ryzen 7 3700X is effectively performance-equivalent to these alternatives in CPU-bound scenarios.

At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 150.1 FPS, which is a demanding scenario for any CPU. The fact that it still clears 150 FPS demonstrates that the 3700X’s single-thread performance, as measured by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,694, is adequate for this game’s engine. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 2,656 and Geekbench single-core score of 1,672 further support this. The combination’s rank is more impressive when considering that the RTX 4090, with its average benchmark score of 66,473 and 91st percentile against all GPUs, is likely pushing framerates high enough to expose any CPU weakness. The data indicates no such exposure occurs, as the combo maintains playable performance even at 4K Ultra.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. The GPU’s base clock is 2,235 MHz with a boost clock of 2,520 MHz, and it contains 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. These specifications translate into measured performance that scales predictably with resolution and settings in The Technomancer.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role becomes critical as the pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s are tested. The RTX 4090’s FP32 throughput of 82.58 TFLOPS provides ample compute for this 2016 Action RPG, which was released on 2016-06-27. The data shows that the GPU maintains 59 FPS at 4K Ultra, dropping to 79.5 FPS at High, and reaching 116.4 FPS at Low settings. This scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, as the CPU’s performance headroom is unlikely to be exhausted at these framerates. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla T4, shows a deltaPct of -0.4% with an average score of 66,733, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 trails by 0.9% — though these comparisons are synthetic and do not reflect game-specific performance.

FAQ

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 3700X bottleneck the RTX 4090 in The Technomancer?

A: No. The combo ranks 219th out of 1,656, and at 1920x1080 Low settings it achieves 189.8 FPS, which is only 22.5% higher than the 4K Low result of 116.4 FPS. This smaller-than-expected gap at lower resolutions indicates the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU’s output.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 offers the best balance, with High settings at 139.6 FPS and Ultra at 109.1 FPS. This resolution provides a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining framerates above 100 FPS even at Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X scores 28,631 on average, which is -0.1% against the Intel Core i5-12600 (28,654), -0.1% against the i5-12600H (28,666), and 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28,591). The AMD EPYC 7203P is 0.2% faster at 28,583.

Q: Is the RTX 4090’s 24 GB VRAM beneficial for this game?

A: The Technomancer, released in 2016, does not require extensive VRAM, but the 24 GB GDDR6X with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensures memory bandwidth is never a limiting factor. The GPU’s 91st percentile ranking against all GPUs confirms its capacity far exceeds this title’s demands.

Q: What framerate can be expected at 4K with this combo?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo delivers 59 FPS on Ultra, 79.5 FPS on High, 89.1 FPS on Medium, and 116.4 FPS on Low. These figures show that 4K Ultra is borderline playable, while High settings provide a smoother experience.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4090’s average benchmark score of 66,473 is -0.4% against the NVIDIA Tesla T4 (66,733), 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P40 (66,127), -0.9% against the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (67,097), and -1.3% versus the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 (67,320).

Settings Recommendations

For the best measured experience, the data suggests using High settings at 2560x1440, where the combo achieves 139.6 FPS. This resolution offers a 33.3% increase in pixel count over 1080p while maintaining a framerate well above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings provide 150.1 FPS, which is smooth but leaves performance on the table given the GPU’s capabilities. The 4K Ultra result of 59 FPS is technically playable but sits at the edge of the 60 FPS threshold, making High settings at 4K (79.5 FPS) a safer choice for consistent performance.

The Medium preset at 2560x1440 yields 150.8 FPS, only 8% higher than High, so the visual fidelity gain from High is worthwhile. At 1080p, the difference between Medium and High is 6.8% (177.1 vs 165.9 FPS), again favoring High. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 109.1 FPS, which is 21.9% lower than High, suggesting that the extra settings cost more than they return at this resolution. The optimal configuration for most users is 2560x1440 with High settings, as it balances image quality and performance without approaching the 4K Ultra bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo produces 116.4 FPS on Low, 89.1 FPS on Medium, 79.5 FPS on High, and 59 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium reduces performance by 23.5%, while Medium to High drops 10.8%, and High to Ultra drops 25.8%. This non-linear scaling indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU, which is expected given the RTX 4090’s 450 W TDP and the game’s 2016-era engine.

At 2560x1440, the results are 167.1 FPS on Low, 150.8 FPS on Medium, 139.6 FPS on High, and 109.1 FPS on Ultra. The relative differences are smaller than at 4K: Low to Medium is 9.8%, Medium to High is 7.4%, and High to Ultra is 21.8%. The Ultra drop is still notable but less severe than at 4K, suggesting the CPU begins to play a larger role at this resolution. The 1440p Low result of 167.1 FPS is only 12.1% higher than the 1080p Low result of 189.8 FPS, indicating diminishing returns as resolution decreases.

At 1920x1080, the measurements are 189.8 FPS on Low, 177.1 FPS on Medium, 165.9 FPS on High, and 150.1 FPS on Ultra. The scaling is more linear here: Low to Medium drops 6.7%, Medium to High drops 6.3%, and High to Ultra drops 9.5%. The 1080p Ultra result of 150.1 FPS is the lowest relative to other settings at this resolution, but the differences are compressed compared to 4K. This pattern confirms that at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 3700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4090, as the framerate variations are driven more by GPU settings than CPU limits. The combo’s rank of 219 out of 1,656 is consistent with these measurements, placing it in the upper echelon of tested configurations for The Technomancer.