The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, shows distinct performance scaling with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination. The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet still delivers playable frame rates across the board, with the CPU proving more than capable of feeding the GPU even at 1080p. This pairing appears well-balanced for the game, offering a wide range of settings for different display targets.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K shows a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p Low, the system produces 219.5 FPS, but stepping up to 1440p Low drops performance to 143.8 FPS, a reduction of roughly 34%. Moving further to 4K Low yields 80.6 FPS, which is another 44% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline indicates that the Radeon RX 9070 is the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern holds across all settings presets. For High settings, the frame rate goes from 145.4 FPS at 1080p to 96.9 FPS at 1440p (a 33% decrease) and then to 50.5 FPS at 4K (a 48% decrease from 1440p). This consistent ~33-48% drop per resolution tier suggests the GPU's rendering throughput is the bottleneck, not the CPU or memory subsystem. The Ryzen 7 5700G, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, has enough headroom to avoid becoming a constraint even at lower resolutions where frame rates are highest.

At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 38.2 FPS, which is a steep 66% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result of 114.3 FPS. This confirms that ultra-high settings at 4K push the RX 9070 far beyond its comfort zone for this title. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is also telling: 80.6 FPS versus 38.2 FPS, a 52% performance penalty for maxing out settings. This indicates that The Technomancer's Ultra preset has a significant impact on GPU load, likely through heavy use of post-processing and shadow effects.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 part with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores show strong single-thread and multi-thread performance that is more than sufficient for a 2016 title. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and single-core score of 2930 place it well above the needs of The Technomancer, which was designed for CPUs from an earlier era.

The data supports this assessment. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 219.5 FPS, a frame rate where a weaker CPU would likely start to bottleneck even a powerful GPU. The fact that the frame rate continues to scale upward from Low to Medium to High at 1080p (166.4 FPS and 145.4 FPS respectively) shows the CPU is not holding back the GPU. The Ryzen 7 5700G's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s provide adequate data flow for the game's engine.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 83rd among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25626, puts it in a comfortable position. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, scores 25706, a negligible 0.3% difference. This performance level is far beyond what The Technomancer requires, meaning the CPU is effectively a non-factor in this game's performance profile. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration ensures that even if the game engine tries to use multiple threads, the 5700G has resources to spare.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the clear performance driver in this setup. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, it has a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the textures and geometry of The Technomancer. The GPU's boost clock of 2520 MHz and game clock of 2070 MHz, based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, deliver substantial raw compute power. The 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs handle the game's rendering efficiently.

The GPU's benchmark scores are robust. A Passmark G3D score of 25381 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 133741 indicate strong DirectX-level performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 further confirms its capabilities. The GPU's percentile ranking is 79th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34780. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA A2, scores 34866, a 0.2% difference, showing the RX 9070 is positioned in a solid performance tier.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's role becomes evident in the resolution scaling. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 38.2 FPS, highlighting that the RX 9070's compute resources are fully taxed by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings. However, the GPU handles 1440p High with ease at 96.9 FPS, and 1080p High at 145.4 FPS. The 16 GB VRAM is never a concern for this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the memory capacity is likely not the limiting factor; rather, it is the raw shader throughput and fill rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 219.5 FPS on Low, 166.4 FPS on Medium, 145.4 FPS on High, and 114.3 FPS on Ultra. This shows a smooth progression where each settings tier costs roughly 15-25% performance. The 1080p results are all well above the 60 FPS threshold, making any preset viable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the results are 143.8 FPS on Low, 111.5 FPS on Medium, 96.9 FPS on High, and 70.6 FPS on Ultra. These are all playable, with Ultra just barely crossing the 60 FPS mark. The 1440p High setting at 96.9 FPS offers the best balance for a smooth experience on a 144Hz display. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 51%, consistent with the scaling observed at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the results are 80.6 FPS on Low, 58.9 FPS on Medium, 50.5 FPS on High, and 38.2 FPS on Ultra. This is the only resolution where some presets fall below 60 FPS. Low settings are comfortably playable at 80.6 FPS, while Medium at 58.9 FPS is just shy of the 60 FPS target. High and Ultra presets at 4K are not ideal for smooth gameplay, with the latter dipping to 38.2 FPS, which is borderline for a playable experience.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck for the RX 9070 in The Technomancer?

A: No. The data shows that the CPU delivers high frame rates at 1080p Low (219.5 FPS) without capping performance. The Ryzen 7 5700G's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, provide ample headroom for this 2016 title, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate scaling across settings presets.

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K 60 FPS?

A: Only with lower settings. At 4K Low, the system achieves 80.6 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it hits 58.9 FPS. The High preset produces 50.5 FPS, while Ultra drops to 38.2 FPS. To maintain a stable 60 FPS at 4K, you would need to use Low or Medium settings.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 yields 96.9 FPS, which is excellent for most monitors. If you have a 144Hz display, the Medium preset at 111.5 FPS might be preferable, while Ultra at 70.6 FPS is also viable if you want maximum visual quality over raw frame rate.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 34780, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA A2 (34866) and 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (34677). It also outperforms the AMD Radeon HD 7970 (34541) by 0.7%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G's performance competitive with other CPUs?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 25626 places it at the 83rd percentile. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with a score of 25706, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25532 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core 5 210H scores 25490 (0.5% lower).

Q: Does the game favor higher resolution or higher settings for this hardware?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. For instance, 1080p Ultra produces 114.3 FPS, which is higher than 4K Medium at 58.9 FPS. This suggests that if you have a 4K display, you should prioritize resolution over settings, using Low or Medium presets, rather than dropping to 1440p for Ultra quality.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1080p display, the Ultra preset at 114.3 FPS is the best choice, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while still delivering a frame rate well above 60 FPS. Even the High preset at 145.4 FPS is exceptionally smooth, but there is no reason to sacrifice the Ultra visual enhancements when the hardware can handle it comfortably. The Low preset at 219.5 FPS is only useful for competitive play or if you have a very high refresh rate monitor (240Hz+).

For 1440p, the High preset at 96.9 FPS is the sweet spot. It offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium (111.5 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate that is smooth on most displays. The Ultra preset at 70.6 FPS is also acceptable, but the 27% performance penalty over High may not justify the minor visual gains in this older title. For a 144Hz monitor, Medium at 111.5 FPS is the recommended choice to get closer to the refresh rate limit.

For 4K, the situation is more nuanced. The Low preset at 80.6 FPS is the only option that provides a consistently smooth experience above 60 FPS. Medium at 58.9 FPS is playable but may show occasional dips. The High preset at 50.5 FPS and Ultra at 38.2 FPS are not recommended for action-oriented gameplay, as the lower frame rates will impact responsiveness. If you prioritize visual quality over frame rate, the Medium preset is the highest you should consider for a 4K display. The data clearly shows that this hardware is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, where it can run the game at high or ultra settings with excellent performance.