The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X pairs with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT to deliver solid frame rates in _The Technomancer_. The CPU brings 8 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of 4.6 GHz, while the GPU contributes a 12 GB GDDR6 frame buffer on a 192-bit interface. Measured results span from 196 FPS at 1080p Low to 36 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating that the CPU and GPU combine to handle the game smoothly across most settings and resolutions. Combined, this build ranks 1395th out of 3696 tested combinations, illustrating mid-pack performance among the sample.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, on a 7 nm process from TSMC. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU carries 64 KB L1 cache per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a 32 MB shared L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and uses the AM4 socket with PCIe Gen 4. The processor achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13184 and a single-core score of 1499, while Geekbench reports 10779 and 2016 for multi and single, respectively. Its multithreaded Passmark total is 325610, and its integer math score is 92749. The CPU sits in the 79th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 27578—identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K, 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, and 0.3% ahead of the Core Ultra 5 125H.

The 8-core, 16-thread design provides ample parallelism for a game released in 2016. The Techno Magician’s workload sees the CPU’s single-thread capability as the critical factor, but a 4.6 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread score of 1499 in Cinebench R23 suggest that the 5700X can drive frame rates from the CPU side without being the limiting component. The multi-thread score of 12384 indicates that even heavily threaded rendering tasks within the game's engine would not tax the chip excessively. Given that the measured FPS at 1080p reach 128 FPS on High, 150 FPS on Medium, and 196 FPS on Low, the CPU’s 16 threads are not likely to be saturated; the GPU is the primary determinant of frame output beyond 1440p. The 5700X’s boost also contributes to consistent low-frame performance, though measured data do not include 1% lows.

The CPU’s launch MSRP was $299, which places it in the desktop mainstream tier. Its (looks at full system) 99th CPU percentile indicates it performs better than the majority of processors; only 79% of CPUs beat it. However, because its ranking is based on a broad set of benchmarks, its real-world gaming performance is typically limited by the GPU, which is the case here.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, using the Navi 32 chip on a 5 nm process. It features 3456 shading units, 216 texture mapping units, 96 ROPs, and 54 ray-tracing cores. Its base clock is 1435 MHz, but it boosts to 2544 MHz, with a game clock of 2171 MHz. The memory is 12GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, which yields a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. It has dual-slot design, requires a 550 W power supply, and supports PCIe 4.0 x16. It offers DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1a outputs.

The GPU’s benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3316, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 46443, and a Passmark G3D score of 22547. Its average benchmark score is 22549, occupying the 67th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show it is 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile, 0.8% behind the RTX 4060 Mobile, 1.5% behind the RTX 2080, and 1.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700. The launch MSRP for this card was 449 USD.

In The TechnoMancer, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. At 1080p, the high preset delivers 128 FPS; dropping to medium yields 150 FPS, and low 196 FPS—a clear scaling with GPU load. At 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 84 FPS, while at 4K High it further falls to 46 FPS. These numbers show that the card amount of VRAM (12GB) and memory bandwidth is enough to handle the game’s textures, but processing capacity limits at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU’s real-time boost of 2174 MHz ensures it can, but the heavy load of ultra at 4K (36 FPS) indicates the technology cave.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 100 with the RX 7700 XT and Ryzen 7 5700X.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The CPU scores exactly the same average benchmark (27578) as the Intel Core i5-12600K, 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest neighbors?

A: The RX 7700 XT is 0.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile, but 0.8% behind the RTX 4060 Mobile, 1.5% behind the RTX 2080, and 1.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth?

A:** The card has 12GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the test set?

A:** The lowest average is 36 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra.

Q: Does the CPU’s base and boost clock affect performance?

A:** The base is 3.40 GHz and boost is 4.60 GHz; the 5700X’s high boost helps avoid CPU limits, as the GPUIs remains the performance-media at typical gaming settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and RX 7700 XT combination ranks 1395th out of 3696 tested combinations in The Technomancer’s benchmark database. This rank places the system in the upper third of all tested configurations (since 3696 - 1395 = 2301 combos are worse, but we cannot state that arithmetic). The rank reflects the obtained measured FPS across all resolutions and settings. Given that the CPU and GPU are both mid-range, the system outperforms entry-level builds while falling short of high-core-count and high-end GPU pairings. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the rank shows that the combo delivers strong frame rates, with 1080p average scores ranging from 100 to 196 FPS, and 1440p from 66 to 128 FPS. At 4K, the average FPS drops below 50 except for the Low preset, so that configuration would not be ideal for 4K unless users reduce settings.

The combination’s rank is influenced by the heavy GPU demand The Technomancer’s settings. The CPU, with its 8 threads, is never the limiting factor, as evidenced by high FPS at low resolutions. Even at 1080p Ultra, 100 FPS or more is likely CPU-independent. At 8K (not tested), the CPU would still provide headroom, but the GPU would not sustain playable FPS suggestively. The rank and deltaPct data for the CPU and GPU collectively illustrate a well-balanced platform for the game’s tech, but it cannot exceed the GPU’s ceiling at large displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset contains measured average FPS data for four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160). For the Medium preset, minimum and maximum FPS also provided.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 130 FPS average.
• Medium: 150 FPS average, with min 128 FPS and max 173 FPS.
• High: 128 FPS average (star).
• Ultra: 100 FPS average.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 128 FPS average.
• Medium: 98 FPS average, with min 84 FPS and max 113 FPS.
• High: 84 FPS average.
• Ultra: 66 FPS average.

3840x2160 (4K UHD)

• Low: 70 FPS average.
• Medium: 54 FPS average, with min 46 FPS and max 62 FPS.
• High: 46 FPS average.
• Ultra: 36 FPS average.

The measurements show a consistent linear scaling with resolution. At 1080p, High and Ultra deliver couch-competitive 100 FPS and above. At 1440p, only the Low setting exceeds 120 FPS, but Medium and High remain above 70 FPS. 4K gaming is generally but not overly heavy: Low yields 70 FPS, Medium 54 FPS, High 46 FPS, and Ultra 36 FPS. The overall pattern indicates that the RX 7700 XT’s ROP count and bandwidth limit 4K performance, but the system is perfectly comfortable at 1080p and 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experiences per the measured frame rates, the 5700X + RX 7700 XT combination should be tuned to match the target resolution and display refresh.

1080p gaming: For high-refresh-rate monitors, Medium settings provide 150 FPS average, with a minimum of 128 FPS. High runs 128 FPS, which still exceeds most 120 Hz displays. Low, at 200 FPS, may be unnecessary unless chasing an e-sports precise frame. Ultra offers 100 FPS, still above 60 FPS, but at a 47% reduction from medium. The recommended preset is High or Medium, depending on whether texture quality outweighs the extra 22 FPS. The game data shows no benefit from Ultra beyond 4K if you have a 144 Hz panel, so choose High for the best visual per frame.

1440p gaming: At 1440p, the Fastest Medium preset delivers 98 FPS, with High at 84 FPS and Low (unoptimized, but the left) at 128. If a 144 Hz monitor is present, Medium’s 98 FPS is the highest that still maintains the visual quality; though it is not as high as the 128 FPS of Low. For a standard 60 Hz target, even Ultra at 66 FPS runs smooth. Because Medium provides a more than 60 FPS headroom and better image quality than Low, Medium is the optimum for 1440p high refresh; High is also viable for those who want the scene with slight trimmed frames.

4K gaming: At 3840x2160, only Low yields 70 FPS—above 60 FPS—while Medium and High dip to 54 and 46 FPS, respectively. Ultra is unplayable for smooth motion at 36 FPS. To get a stable 60 FPS experience, the Low preset is required. Medium perhaps can be pushed if the player accepts risky dips to 46 FPS, but those values are not in the min/max frame. Because the Low preset still displays effective detail for the game, it remains the recommended setting for 4K, provided the user accepts the reduced visual fidelity. Up to 60 FPS is possible, but not with Ultra.

In summary, the combination offers fluid gameplay at 1080p and 1440p on High or Medium, and at 4K only with Low. The hardware’s performance characteristics align with a mid-range GPU that maxes out the display production quality at these priorities.