The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, places unique demands on hardware, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 produces a distinct performance profile. The data shows that this combination ranks in the 770th position out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations tested. This analysis breaks down how the CPU’s core configuration and the GPU’s raw throughput interact across different resolutions and settings, using only measured data to explain the performance envelope.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is built on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The chip has a 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is substantial for its class, and a dual-channel DDR4 memory bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This hardware is rated at a 105 W TDP and uses the AMD Socket AM4 interface.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU’s performance is consistent with its core count. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22366, while the single-core score is 3157. The Geekbench multi-core score is 10108, and the single-core score is 1922. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 6764, which drops to 5357 for 8 threads and 3097 for 4 threads, demonstrating scaling that is strong but not perfectly linear. The Passmark multi-thread score is 26318, with a single-thread score of 2970.

The CPU’s percentile rank against all CPUs is 82, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of tested processors. Its average benchmark score is 24673, placing it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i7-1360P scores 24627 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 24605 (0.3% lower), and the Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24559 (0.5% lower). The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 24811, which is 0.6% higher. This shows that the 5700X3D is positioned within a narrow performance band, with no significant advantage over its direct competitors in aggregate CPU workloads.

For a game like The Technomancer, the 8-core/16-thread configuration is more than sufficient to feed the GPU. The large 96 MB L3 cache is particularly beneficial for game logic and physics calculations, which often reuse data. The benchmark results indicate that CPU-bound scenarios are unlikely to be a bottleneck at lower settings, but the data must be examined across resolutions to confirm this.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The overall combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 achieves a rank of 770 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the setup in the 46.5th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 53.5% of combos perform better. This is a mid-pack result, not a top-tier showing, but it is by no means a weak configuration.

The ranking suggests that while both components are individually strong, their combination does not push into the top echelons for this specific title. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded scores do not translate into a top-100 finish, which implies that the game’s performance is heavily influenced by the GPU and its memory subsystem. The RTX 3070, while capable, is not a flagship card, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus (448.0 GB/s bandwidth) is a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals shows a similar clustering. The AMD FirePro S7150 scores 28409, which is 0.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28541, which is 1.1% higher. On the lower side, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT scores 27985 (0.9% lower) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 27956 (1% lower). The RTX 3070’s average benchmark score is 28238, with a percentile rank of 72 against all GPUs. This confirms that the GPU is above average but not exceptional, and its performance is the primary driver of the combo’s mid-pack rank.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 191.1 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 125 FPS, a reduction of 34.6%. At 4K Low, it further drops to 70.7 FPS, which is 43.4% lower than 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom at lower settings.

Moving to High settings, the scaling is similar but the absolute numbers are lower. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 127.1 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 80.9 FPS (36.3% reduction), and at 4K High, it lands at 43.5 FPS (46.2% reduction from 1440p). The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is larger on High settings than on Low, which suggests that the increased graphical load is saturating the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute units.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates. At 4K, the frame rates drop below 60 FPS on all settings except Low, which points to the GPU being the bottleneck. The RTX 3070’s 8 GB VRAM is also a concern at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 35.4. This is a demanding scenario, and the results show that the GPU is stretched to its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the performance is strong across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 191.1 FPS. Medium settings bring the average down to 149.7 FPS, a 21.7% reduction from Low. High settings produce 127.1 FPS, which is 33.5% lower than Low. Ultra settings drop further to 95.4 FPS, representing a 50.1% reduction from Low. This shows a predictable scaling curve, with the gap between settings being relatively consistent.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but begin to show the GPU’s limitations. Low settings average 125 FPS. Medium settings average 98.9 FPS, a 20.9% drop from Low. High settings average 80.9 FPS, a 35.3% drop. Ultra settings average 66.8 FPS, a 46.6% drop from Low. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1440p is steeper than at 1080p, indicating that the pixel count is starting to strain the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal for high-refresh displays. Low settings average 70.7 FPS. Medium settings average 53 FPS, a 25.0% drop from Low. High settings average 43.5 FPS, a 38.5% drop. Ultra settings average 35.4 FPS, a 49.9% drop. None of these settings achieve 60 FPS except Low, and Ultra dips below 40 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo beyond Low settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play The Technomancer with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1080p yields the highest frame rates, with 191.1 FPS on Low and 95.4 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 66.8 FPS, which is still playable, but 4K Ultra falls to 35.4 FPS, making it less suitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combination?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, frame rates are high (over 190 FPS on Low), suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly (43.5 FPS on High), showing the GPU is saturated.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X3D compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24673. The Intel Core i7-1360P is 0.2% lower, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is 0.3% lower, and the Intel Core i5-11600 is 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is 0.6% higher. The differences are minimal.

Q: What is the performance impact of increasing settings from Low to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low settings average 125 FPS. Medium is 98.9 FPS, High is 80.9 FPS, and Ultra is 66.8 FPS. This represents a 46.6% drop from Low to Ultra, showing a substantial performance cost for higher visual quality.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 4K, only Low settings achieve above 60 FPS, with an average of 70.7 FPS. Medium settings drop to 53 FPS, High to 43.5 FPS, and Ultra to 35.4 FPS. Therefore, 60 FPS at 4K is only possible on the lowest settings.

Q: How does the RTX 3070’s performance rank among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 3070 has a percentile rank of 72 against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 28238. Its closest rival, the AMD FirePro S7150, scores 28409 (0.6% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT scores 27985 (0.9% lower).