The Technomancer

The Technomancer, an Action RPG from 2016, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with resolution and settings. The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination reveals a clear performance profile across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, with the GPU emerging as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, the role of each component, and how this specific combo ranks within the database.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a substantial drop in average frame rates across all settings presets, clearly demonstrating that the rendering load scales heavily with pixel count. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 103 at 1080p to 67 at 1440p, a reduction of 36 frames per second, and then further down to 37 at 4K. This progression shows a steep curve where the cost of each additional pixel is significant.

The pattern is consistent across the other presets. With Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 120 at 1080p to 79 at 1440p, and then to 43 at 4K. At Low settings, the drop is from 157 at 1080p to 102 at 1440p, and finally to 56 at 4K. The Ultra preset follows the same trend, falling from 80 at 1080p to 53 at 1440p, and ending at 29 at 4K.

These results indicate that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting component. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed to its limits by The Technomancer's rendering requirements. The fact that even the Low preset at 4K only achieves an average of 56 FPS, while the same preset at 1080p achieves 157 FPS, illustrates how much the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the governing factor as resolution increases. The data shows that 1440p is a more balanced resolution for this game on this hardware, with the High preset delivering a playable 67 FPS average, while 4K remains a challenge for maintaining smooth performance at higher quality settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Cezanne). Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The database benchmarks for this CPU show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a Geekbench multicore score of 9959. Single-thread performance is also solid, as indicated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3296.

In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach 157 FPS on Low settings. This suggests that the processor is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the frame rates are quite high. However, the scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop in FPS that aligns with GPU workload, rather than CPU limitations. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions.

The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for the game's logic and asset streaming. The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700 delivers sufficient performance to avoid constraining the RTX 2070 SUPER in most scenarios, particularly at 1440p and 4K where the GPU workload is dominant. At 1080p with Low settings, the high frame rate of 157 FPS suggests the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, but the game's engine may not be highly dependent on the CPU's multi-threading capabilities, given the GPU-centric scaling pattern observed.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER achieves a rank of 2144 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the overall distribution, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration for this game, it is also not among the weakest. The rank of 2144 suggests that a significant number of other hardware combinations deliver higher frame rates in this title.

The CPU's own percentile ranking is 78, meaning it performs better than 78% of all CPUs in the database according to its average benchmark score of 25517. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with a delta of -0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U with a delta of 0.1%, showing the Ryzen 7 5700 sits in a tightly contested performance band. The GPU's percentile ranking is 65, with an average benchmark score of 20282, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (delta -1%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (delta -1.2%).

The combo rank of 2144 out of 3696 is a product of this mid-range CPU and GPU pairing. The data shows that the CPU is relatively strong, but the GPU's position in the 65th percentile holds back the overall combination in a graphically intensive game like The Technomancer. Compared to the top-performing combos in the database, this setup falls behind, but it still offers a viable experience at 1080p and 1440p, as shown by the measured FPS.

FAQ

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

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 103.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra preset compare to the 1080p Ultra preset?

A: The 4K Ultra preset delivers an average FPS of 29, while the 1080p Ultra preset delivers 80 FPS. This represents a significant drop of 51 frames per second.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component at 4K. The average FPS drops consistently from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which aligns with the GPU's rendering workload. The CPU's strong benchmarks, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655, suggest it is capable of handling the game's logic.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 67.

Q: What is the combo's rank for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2144 out of 3696 tested combinations in the database.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest average FPS at 1080p?

A: The Low settings preset provides the highest average FPS at 1080p, with a recorded average of 157 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. Its base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The GPU is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The database benchmarks show a PassMark G3D score of 18169 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 90637, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's role is dominant, as seen in the resolution scaling. The measured FPS at 4K, which ranges from 29 on Ultra to 56 on Low, shows that the card struggles to maintain high frame rates at this resolution. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game, as the data does not indicate any texture-related stuttering or performance cliffs beyond the expected FPS drops. The GPU's compute capabilities, with an FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS, are heavily utilized by the game's rendering engine.

The relationship between the GPU's clock speeds and the measured performance is clear. At 1080p Low, the 157 FPS average suggests the GPU is not fully saturated and could potentially deliver even higher frame rates if the CPU were not a factor, though the data shows the CPU is likely capable. At 4K Ultra, the 29 FPS average reflects the GPU's limit in processing the pixel count at maximum quality. The RTX 2070 SUPER's position relative to its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Arc A750 with a delta of -1.5%, shows it is a solid mid-range performer, but it is not sufficient for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming in this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how different settings presets affect performance at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 103 FPS, which is a smooth experience for most displays. The Medium preset offers 120 FPS, and Low offers 157 FPS, but the visual quality difference between these presets may not be worth the frame rate gain for all users. The Ultra preset at 1080p still achieves 80 FPS, which is playable.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 67 FPS, which is a good target for a 60 Hz monitor. The Medium preset provides 79 FPS, offering a better balance of performance and visual fidelity for users with a 144 Hz display. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 102 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 53 FPS, which may be acceptable for some, but the data suggests High or Medium are better choices.

The 3840x2160 resolution is challenging for this GPU. The High preset delivers 37 FPS, and Medium delivers 43 FPS, both of which are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 4K achieves 56 FPS, which approaches playability but requires a substantial reduction in visual quality. The Ultra preset at 4K, with only 29 FPS, is not recommended for a good experience. Based on the recorded data, the High preset at 1080p or the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance between visual quality and performance for this hardware combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes all recorded average FPS values from the database for this combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | High | 37 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 56 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 43 | 37 | 50 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 29 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 67 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 102 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 79 | 67 | 91 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 53 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 103 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 157 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 120 | 102 | 139 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 80 | - | - |

The data shows a consistent pattern: for every settings preset, the average FPS decreases as resolution increases. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min and max FPS values, showing a range of 102 to 139 FPS at 1080p, 67 to 91 FPS at 1440p, and 37 to 50 FPS at 4K. This indicates that even within a single preset, there is notable frame time variance, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU is under more stress. The Low preset at 1080p, with an average of 157 FPS, is the highest recorded performance, while the Ultra preset at 4K, with an average of 29 FPS, is the lowest. These measurements provide a complete performance profile for this game on this hardware.