The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and a single-core score of 2930, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which trails by a mere 0.3%, and the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, which is ahead by 0.4%. For a 2016 Action RPG like The Technomancer, this processor’s high thread count is more than sufficient to feed the GPU, especially at lower resolutions where CPU overhead can become a factor. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 154.7 FPS, indicating that the CPU has ample headroom to handle the game's logic and draw calls without becoming a bottleneck. The processor’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support further contribute to its ability to maintain stable frame pacing, though the game's age means it likely does not leverage all 16 threads effectively.

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

The Ryzen 7 5700G’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide a robust foundation for gaming, even in a title released in 2016. With a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, the processor delivers strong single-thread performance, which is often the critical factor for older game engines that rely on one or two primary threads. The Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1230 and the 3DMark single-thread score of 899 suggest that the CPU can handle the primary game logic thread without creating a bottleneck. The multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629, ensure that background tasks and any secondary threads used by the game do not interfere with frame delivery. When examining the measured FPS, the CPU’s role becomes clear: at 1080p Low, the system produces 154.7 FPS, a figure that is unlikely to be constrained by the processor given its high single-thread scores. In contrast, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher settings and resolutions, as the CPU’s performance remains consistent regardless of the graphical load. The processor’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, scores nearly identically in average benchmarks, but the 5700G’s higher sustained boost clock gives it a slight edge in latency-sensitive tasks. Overall, this CPU is not the weak link in this pairing; its 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a high-end part that can comfortably drive the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it is built on the Turing architecture with 2560 shading units. The GPU’s 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present, though they are unlikely to be heavily utilized in a game from 2016 that predates widespread ray tracing adoption. The card’s memory bandwidth is a critical factor for The Technomancer, as the game’s textures and geometry at high resolutions can quickly consume VRAM. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 30.6 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is struggling to maintain playable frame rates due to the high pixel count and memory pressure. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s PassMark G3D score of 18169 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA RTX A400, which scores 0.5% higher. Compared to the AMD Radeon RX 5700, the RTX 2070 SUPER is 2.5% faster in average benchmark scores. The GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gameplay, as evidenced by the 102.3 FPS at 1080p High and 66 FPS at 1440p High, but the 4K Ultra result of 30.6 FPS indicates that the card is pushed to its absolute limit at that resolution. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth helps maintain performance at lower settings, where the GPU can focus on raw rasterization rather than memory-intensive effects.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend of diminishing performance as resolution increases, indicating that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 154.7 FPS, but this drops by 32.7% to 104.1 FPS at 1440p Low, and then by a further 43.2% to 59.1 FPS at 4K Low. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU can easily keep up with the frame rate but the graphics card struggles to render more pixels. The pattern is consistent across all settings: at High, the FPS goes from 102.3 at 1080p to 66 at 1440p (a 35.5% drop) and then to 39.7 at 4K (a 39.8% drop from 1440p). The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 80.7 FPS at 1080p, 51.9 FPS at 1440p, and 30.6 FPS at 4K. The fact that the 1080p to 1440p drop is roughly 35% in all presets suggests that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are being taxed proportionally to the pixel count increase. The CPU’s performance, as measured by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755, does not fluctuate with resolution, confirming that the processor is not the limiting factor. The data strongly indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary constraint, particularly at 4K where even Low settings fail to reach 60 FPS. For users targeting high refresh rates, 1080p is the sweet spot, while 1440p offers a balanced experience with High settings yielding 66 FPS.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 102.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and only 18.1% lower than the Low preset’s 154.7 FPS. The Medium preset at 120.8 FPS offers a 18.1% improvement over High, but the visual fidelity gains from High are typically worth the marginal performance cost. For 1440p, the High preset at 66 FPS is the best recommendation, as it maintains a playable frame rate while providing superior visual quality compared to Medium at 76.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 51.9 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS target, so High is the preferred choice. At 4K, the situation is more challenging: the Low preset achieves 59.1 FPS, which is just shy of 60 FPS, while Medium drops to 45.1 FPS and High to 39.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 30.6 FPS is only suitable for screenshots or cinematic viewing, not for active gameplay. Therefore, the data suggests that for a 60 FPS experience at 4K, users must sacrifice visual quality and use the Low preset. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 1080p or 1440p is the clear winner, as it provides a substantial improvement over Medium without the significant frame rate penalty seen in Ultra. The Ultra preset, while visually impressive, shows a 21.1% performance drop from High at 1080p, making it a less desirable choice for competitive or fast-paced gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1022 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the 61.7th percentile of all configurations. This ranking indicates that while the combo is slightly above average, it is far from the top tier of systems tested for this game. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs is significantly higher than the combo’s overall ranking, which reinforces the earlier analysis that the GPU is the limiting factor. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs is much closer to the combo’s overall rank, further confirming that the graphics card is dragging down the system’s performance relative to other pairings. Compared to other combos, this setup is in the middle of the pack, suggesting that many systems with more powerful GPUs or better-optimized pairings achieve higher frame rates. The nearest GPU rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 0.5% higher in average benchmarks, but the RTX 2070 SUPER’s superior memory bandwidth and shading units make it a better choice for gaming. The combo’s rank of 1022 out of 1656 means that 634 other tested combinations outperform it, likely due to faster GPUs or more balanced CPU-GPU pairings. However, the data shows that this combo is still capable of delivering playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 102.3 FPS and 66 FPS at High settings, respectively. The ranking also reflects the game’s age, as newer hardware may not be fully optimized for a 2016 title, but the 5700G’s strong single-thread performance ensures that the CPU does not hold back the GPU in most scenarios. For users with this exact setup, the data indicates that they are getting a solid, mid-tier experience, with the primary upgrade path being a more powerful GPU rather than a CPU swap.