The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 pairs eight physical cores with sixteen threads, a configuration that gives it substantial headroom for the CPU demands of The Technomancer. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz are modest by modern standards, but the Zen 3 architecture’s efficiency means the chip rarely becomes the bottleneck in this Action RPG. The CPU’s benchmark profile reinforces this: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916 place it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. In the context of this game, that percentile suggests the processor is more than capable of feeding frames to the GPU, especially at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is typically more visible. The data shows a clear pattern: when settings drop to Low, the frame rate jumps dramatically, which hints that the CPU is not the limiting factor even in those lighter scenes.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 7 5700’s eight cores and sixteen threads are a strong match for a 2016-era title like The Technomancer, which was designed to run on far weaker hardware. The CPU’s scores are nearly identical to its closest rivals — it trails the Intel Core i9-9900K by just 0.7% in average benchmark score and leads the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 by 1.2%. This near-tie means that in CPU-bound situations, the Ryzen 7 5700 will perform essentially on par with those chips. The single-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 2916) is what matters most for older game engines that rely on one or two main threads, and that score is solid for the architecture. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are adequate for feeding the GPU without stutter. In the measured results, the CPU’s role becomes clear at 1080p Low: 232.3 FPS average is the highest recorded across all resolutions and settings, indicating that the CPU can push far beyond the GPU’s limits in this scenario. The 84th percentile ranking versus all CPUs further confirms that this processor is not the weak link; the data implies that any frame rate ceiling is dictated by the graphics card, not the chip.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz and 5888 shading units give it ample compute power, but the game’s age means it rarely stresses the GPU’s modern features like ray tracing cores or tensor cores. What matters more is raw rasterization throughput, and the data shows the RTX 4070 handles this well. The GPU’s nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 0.6% higher on average, but the RTX 4070’s newer architecture likely translates to better driver optimization in this specific title. The GPU’s 81st percentile ranking versus all GPUs is respectable, but the measured FPS reveals a more nuanced story. At 1080p Ultra, the card hits 120.7 FPS, which is excellent for a demanding preset. The 12 GB VRAM is overkill for this game, but it ensures no texture-related stutters even at 4K. The bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is more than sufficient for the game’s assets, and the pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s suggests the card can fill high-resolution frames without issue. The GPU becomes the primary limiter at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 44.5, demonstrating that the card’s compute capacity, not VRAM, is the binding constraint at maximum settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions paints a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p Low, the average is 232.3 FPS, but this drops to 150.5 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 85.5 FPS at 4K Low. This scaling is nearly linear with pixel count — 1440p has 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, and the FPS drops by 35%, while 4K has four times the pixels and the FPS drops by 63% relative to 1080p. The pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates at 1080p. At Ultra settings, the drop is even more pronounced: from 120.7 FPS at 1080p to 80.9 FPS at 1440p (a 33% reduction) and then to 44.5 FPS at 4K (a 45% reduction from 1440p). The fact that the 4K to 1080p ratio for Ultra settings (44.5/120.7 = 0.37) is lower than the pixel ratio (0.25) means the GPU is not scaling perfectly, likely due to memory bandwidth limits or shader complexity. For High settings, the scaling is similar: 155 FPS at 1080p, 100.4 FPS at 1440p, and 56.7 FPS at 4K. This consistent pattern across all settings confirms that the RTX 4070 is the primary performance limiter, and the Ryzen 7 5700’s eight cores are never the reason for a frame rate ceiling.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 60+ FPS average?

A: The data shows that 1440p with High settings yields 100.4 FPS, and even 4K with Medium settings hits 64.2 FPS. For a locked 60 FPS, 4K High is borderline at 56.7 FPS, but 1440p Ultra at 80.9 FPS is a safer choice for higher quality.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rival in multi-threaded tasks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043 average score) and 0.8% behind the Intel Core i7-12700H. This means performance is effectively identical for gaming workloads.

Q: Is the RTX 4070’s 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game at 4K?

A: Yes, the 12 GB GDDR6X memory is far more than the game requires. The FPS drop at 4K is due to compute limits, not VRAM capacity, as the card maintains 44.5 FPS at Ultra settings without memory-related stutters.

Q: Why does the FPS drop so much from Low to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the GPU is not the bottleneck, achieving 232.3 FPS. At Ultra, the heavier shader and texture loads reduce the average to 120.7 FPS, which still shows the CPU can keep up. The drop is entirely due to increased GPU workload.

Q: What does the combo’s rank of 393 out of 1656 imply?

A: This ranking places the combo in the top 24% of all tested configurations for this game, meaning the hardware is well above average but not top-tier. The data suggests that faster GPUs would yield higher frame rates, confirming the GPU as the main limiter.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p at high refresh rates?

A: Yes, at 1440p with High settings, the average FPS is 100.4, which is above the 144 Hz threshold for many monitors. Even at Ultra, 80.9 FPS is smooth for 60-75 Hz displays.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows show that the Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 4K dropping to 44.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for most users. Medium settings offer the best balance of quality and performance: at 1080p, Medium hits 179.9 FPS, at 1440p it achieves 118.1 FPS, and at 4K it still maintains 64.2 FPS. This makes Medium the recommended preset for 4K gaming, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold while retaining acceptable visual fidelity. For 1440p, High settings at 100.4 FPS are preferable over Medium, as the visual uplift is worth the 18 FPS sacrifice. At 1080p, Ultra at 120.7 FPS is the clear choice for maximum quality, since it still provides a high refresh rate experience. The Low preset is only useful for competitive play or very high refresh rates (232.3 FPS at 1080p), but it sacrifices too much visual detail for most players. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 1440p, Medium for 4K, and Ultra for 1080p if the display supports it.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 232.3 at Low settings to 120.7 at Ultra. The progression is: Low 232.3, Medium 179.9, High 155, Ultra 120.7. This represents a 48% drop from Low to Ultra, indicating that each settings tier imposes a significant GPU load increase. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 150.5, Medium 118.1, High 100.4, Ultra 80.9. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings is roughly 35% for Low, 34% for Medium, 35% for High, and 33% for Ultra, showing consistent scaling. At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 85.5, Medium 64.2, High 56.7, Ultra 44.5. The 4K to 1440p scaling shows a 43% reduction for Low, 46% for Medium, 44% for High, and 45% for Ultra. The data reveals that the gap between Medium and High is smaller (about 18-19 FPS on average) than between High and Ultra (about 20-34 FPS), suggesting that Ultra is disproportionately expensive. The highest recorded average is 232.3 FPS at 1080p Low, while the lowest is 44.5 FPS at 4K Ultra. Notably, the game never drops below 44 FPS in any configuration, so the system remains playable even at the most demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 393rd out of 1656 tested configurations for The Technomancer, placing it in the top 23.7% of all systems. This rank is influenced primarily by the GPU, as the CPU’s 84th percentile standing is higher than the combo’s overall percentile, implying that the graphics card holds the configuration back. The GPU’s 81st percentile versus all GPUs aligns closely with the combo’s performance tier. Compared to the nearest rival combos, the RTX 4070’s average benchmark score of 37283 is just 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507), which means the combo’s rank would be nearly identical with either card. The CPU’s near-tie with the Intel Core i9-9900K (0.7% delta) suggests that swapping in a faster GPU would boost the combo’s rank significantly, as the CPU would not bottleneck. The data indicates that this combo is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers excellent frame rates, but at 4K Ultra, it falls below the 60 FPS standard, which is reflected in its mid-pack ranking. For users targeting 4K, a more powerful GPU would be necessary to improve the rank, while the CPU is already sufficient for the game’s demands.