The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT achieves a combo rank of 727 out of 1656 tested configurations in The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the upper-mid tier of all tested combos, roughly in the 56th percentile of the database. The result suggests a balanced pairing where neither component is drastically holding back the other, though the rank indicates that a substantial number of more powerful combinations exist, particularly at the highest settings and resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 727 out of 1656 places it just above the median of all tested hardware pairings. This is a respectable position for a mid-range CPU paired with a mid-to-high-range GPU, but it is not a top-tier result. The CPU itself sits at the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 73rd percentile among all graphics cards. The gap between these two percentiles suggests that the CPU is relatively stronger in the broader market context, but in this specific game, the GPU’s workload dominates the final frame rates.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700G delivers an average benchmark score of 25626, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (25706, delta -0.3%) and the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25532, delta 0.4%). The Intel Core 5 210H (25490, delta 0.5%) and AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485, delta 0.6%) also sit within a fraction of a percent. This clustering indicates that the 5700G’s compute performance is not a differentiator at this level; the game’s frame rates will hinge almost entirely on the GPU.

For the GPU, the RX 7700 XT posts an average benchmark score of 30097, which is statistically tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (30109, delta 0%) and the AMD Radeon RX 570 (30158, delta -0.2%). The NVIDIA Tesla M60 (29969, delta 0.4%) and RTX 5070 Mobile (29928, delta 0.6%) are similarly close. This tight grouping means that any performance differences in The Technomancer will come down to driver optimization and game-specific rendering paths rather than raw compute capability.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 7700 XT carries 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is the dominant factor in The Technomancer’s performance scaling. The GPU’s base clock is 1435 MHz, with a game clock of 2171 MHz and a boost clock of 2544 MHz. The 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for the game’s demands at 4K, but the data shows that the GPU is still the limiting component at that resolution.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, all of which are relevant for a 2016 Action RPG that may rely on older API paths. The RDNA 3.0 architecture with 3456 shading units and 54 ray tracing cores provides ample compute, but The Technomancer is not a ray tracing title, so those resources go unused. The pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s are more indicative of the GPU’s fill-rate capabilities, which directly impact frame rates at higher resolutions.

At 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck; frame rates scale from 97.5 FPS at Ultra to 196.1 FPS at Low. At 4K, the GPU’s limits become apparent, with the same settings producing 36.0 FPS and 71.1 FPS respectively. The 12 GB VRAM is never a limiting factor in these measurements, as the game’s memory footprint is well within this capacity.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G bottleneck the RX 7700 XT in The Technomancer?

A: No. At 1080p, the combo delivers 127.6 FPS on High settings, which indicates the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, are more than sufficient for this title.

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

A: The data shows 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo achieves 82.1 FPS, which is comfortably playable. At 4K High, the frame rate drops to 47.4 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much performance does the Ultra preset cost compared to High?

A: At 1080p, dropping from Ultra to High increases average FPS from 97.5 to 127.6, a gain of 30.1 FPS. At 4K, the same settings change yields an increase from 36.0 to 47.4 FPS.

Q: Is the RX 7700 XT’s 12 GB VRAM enough for this game?

A: Yes. The measured frame rates show no signs of VRAM-related stutters or crashes. The 192-bit bus and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for all tested settings and resolutions.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested configurations?

A: The rank of 727 out of 1656 places it in the 56th percentile. This is a solid mid-pack result, but it is not a top-tier configuration for this game.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU in this combo?

A: The RX 7700 XT has a launch MSRP of 449 USD.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. Low settings yield 196.1 FPS, Medium drops to 151.4 FPS, High reduces to 127.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 97.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 98.6 FPS drop, which is a 50.3% reduction. This indicates that the game’s Ultra preset is significantly more demanding than Low, but the GPU still maintains a playable frame rate even at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the GPU beginning to work harder. Low produces 129.0 FPS, Medium yields 98.5 FPS, High delivers 82.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 66.8 FPS. The transition from Low to Ultra costs 62.2 FPS, a 48.2% reduction. The 1440p Ultra result of 66.8 FPS is still smooth for most displays, though not for high-refresh-rate panels.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings produce 71.1 FPS, Medium drops to 51.8 FPS, High yields 47.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36.0 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 35.1 FPS, a 49.4% reduction. None of the 4K results are ideal for competitive play, but the Low and Medium settings are playable for a single-player Action RPG.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are substantial and reveal the GPU-bound nature of this title at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the 1080p result of 196.1 FPS drops to 129.0 FPS at 1440p and 71.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34.2% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44.9% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is 63.7%.

At High settings, the scaling is similar: 127.6 FPS at 1080p, 82.1 FPS at 1440p, and 47.4 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 35.7% and 42.3% respectively, with a total reduction of 62.9%. At Ultra settings, the pattern continues: 97.5 FPS at 1080p, 66.8 FPS at 1440p, and 36.0 FPS at 4K, representing drops of 31.5% and 46.1%.

The consistency of these drops—roughly one-third from 1080p to 1440p and another two-fifths from 1440p to 4K—indicates that the GPU’s pixel throughput is the limiting factor. The CPU’s performance headroom is never exposed, as the frame rates scale almost exactly with the number of pixels rendered. This is a classic GPU-bound scenario, confirming that the RX 7700 XT is the component that determines playability in The Technomancer.

Settings Recommendations

The data suggests that High settings at 1440p provide the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with an average of 82.1 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves headroom for minor dips. At 1080p, High settings deliver 127.6 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Ultra at 97.5 FPS remains playable if visual quality is prioritized.

For 4K users, the choice is more constrained. Low settings at 71.1 FPS is the only 4K preset that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. Medium at 51.8 FPS is playable but not smooth, and High at 47.4 FPS will show noticeable frame pacing issues. Ultra at 36.0 FPS is not recommended for 4K unless the player prioritizes image quality over fluidity.

At 1440p, Medium at 98.5 FPS is a strong option for those who want extra headroom, while Ultra at 66.8 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay. The best overall experience, based on the measured rows, is 1440p High, as it offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining a frame rate that exceeds most display refresh rates. The combo’s rank of 727 out of 1656 reflects this capability: it is not a top-tier 4K machine, but it is a very competent 1440p performer.