The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination ranks 1409th out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the lower third of the database. This percentile position is not surprising given the age of the graphics card relative to the game’s release cycle. The data shows a system that can handle the title at lower resolutions and settings, but one that struggles to maintain smooth framerates when demands increase. The ranking reflects a pairing where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance is not fully utilized by this Action RPG.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured position of 1409 out of 1656 combos places this system in the 15th percentile of all tested configurations. This is a low standing, but it is important to contextualize it against the specific hardware. The GTX 1070, while a capable card in its day, sits at the 51st percentile among all GPUs in the database, meaning roughly half of all tested graphics cards outperform it. The Ryzen 7 5700X, conversely, is a much stronger component, ranking at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. The discrepancy between these two percentiles illustrates that the GPU is dragging the overall combo down.

The benchmark results confirm this dynamic. The CPU’s multi-threaded score of 26214 is only 0.1% different from the Intel Core i9-11900KF and 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, showing it trades blows with other high-end processors. However, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 12331 is 1.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M and 1.4% lower than the GTX 1650 SUPER. This means that in a game like The Technomancer, which is not known for heavy CPU utilization, the system is held back by the graphics card’s inability to push enough frames at higher settings. The rank of 1409 is a direct consequence of this imbalance.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system consistently achieves playable framerates. At this resolution, even the Ultra preset averages 59.2 FPS, while 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 fall below 60 FPS on all presets.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals in performance?

A: The GTX 1070’s average benchmark score is 12331, which is 0.7% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 and 1.7% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla K20Xm. It is 1.3% lower than the GTX 880M and 1.4% lower than the GTX 1650 SUPER.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU scores in the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU is in the 51st percentile. At 4K Ultra, the system only averages 21.8 FPS, which points to the graphics card being unable to handle the pixel load.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 118 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 59.2 FPS. This represents a 49.8% drop in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest settings.

Q: Does the combo rank improve at lower resolutions?

A: The combo rank of 1409 is based on the overall tested configuration. However, the FPS data shows that the system performs best at 1920x1080, suggesting that the rank would be more favorable if it were solely based on this resolution.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5700X provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This is a powerful processor for a 2016 game like The Technomancer, as its multi-threaded capabilities far exceed what most titles from that era can utilize. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22620 and single-core score of 3193 indicate strong performance in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. For an Action RPG, the single-core performance is often more relevant, and the data shows it is sufficient.

The 5700X’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide a solid foundation for feeding the GPU. However, the benchmark results show that the CPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 118 FPS, which suggests the CPU can push far beyond the GPU’s limits. The CPU’s performance is effectively wasted in this pairing, as the GTX 1070 cannot keep up. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 51st percentile confirms that the processor has significant headroom that is left untapped in The Technomancer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 118 FPS on Low, 88.8 FPS on Medium, 75.4 FPS on High, and 59.2 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that the combo can handle the game at 1080p with ease, even at the highest settings, which is the only resolution where Ultra breaks the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 76 FPS, Medium averages 58.3 FPS, High averages 49.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 37.1 FPS. At this resolution, only Low remains above 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset becomes barely playable. At 3840x2160, the system struggles even further. Low averages 42.9 FPS, Medium averages 31.2 FPS, High averages 26.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 21.8 FPS. None of the 4K presets achieve a playable 30 FPS, with the exception of Low which barely exceeds it.

The data reveals that the GTX 1070’s 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are insufficient for higher resolutions. The 256.3 GB/s bandwidth is not enough to sustain high framerates at 4K. The GPU’s 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 performance also appears to be the limiting factor, as the framerates scale predictably with the pixel count.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a steep drop in performance. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 75.4 at 1920x1080 to 49.3 at 2560x1440, and finally to 26.8 at 3840x2160. This represents a 34.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 45.6% drop from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is similar across all settings, with the Low preset dropping from 118 FPS to 76 FPS to 42.9 FPS across the three resolutions.

This scaling behavior is indicative of a GPU-bound system. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the framerates would not drop as dramatically when increasing resolution. The fact that the FPS nearly halves when moving from 1440p to 4K at every setting shows that the GTX 1070 is running out of pixel processing power. The GPU’s pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s is simply not enough to handle the 8.3 million pixels at 4K, compared to the 2.1 million at 1080p.

The data suggests that the system is most efficient at 1080p, where the GPU is not overwhelmed. At 1440p, the performance becomes marginal, and at 4K, it is unusable for most presets. The limiting component is clearly the graphics card, as the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to 1920x1080 as the optimal resolution. At this setting, the High preset averages 75.4 FPS, which provides a smooth and visually detailed experience. The Ultra preset at 59.2 FPS is also viable, but it dips below the 60 FPS threshold, which may be noticeable in fast-paced action sequences. Given that the difference between High and Ultra is only 16.2 FPS, High is the recommended setting for a consistent framerate.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 58.3 FPS, making it the best choice for players who want a balance between quality and performance. The Low preset at 76 FPS is smoother but sacrifices visual fidelity. The High and Ultra presets at 49.3 and 37.1 FPS respectively are playable but not ideal for a game that requires responsive controls. For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 42.9 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but even this is below the standard 60 FPS target.

The measured data suggests that the system is best used at 1080p with High settings. This configuration provides the highest framerate above 60 FPS while maintaining a good level of detail. Players who prioritize framerate over visuals can use the Low preset at 1080p to achieve 118 FPS, but this is unnecessary given the High preset’s already solid performance. The Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions above 1080p, as the framerate drops below 30 FPS.