The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting scalability challenge for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination. Benchmark results across three resolutions and four quality presets show a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, yet capable of delivering extremely high frame rates at lower presets. The data indicates a pairing where the CPU has ample headroom, allowing the GPU’s capabilities to define the overall experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is significant, but the magnitude depends heavily on the quality preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 230.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 149.5 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 84.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 63.2% reduction from 1080p to 4K, showing that even at the lowest settings, the increase in pixel count heavily taxes the GPU.

Moving to High settings, the scaling pattern shifts. The average FPS goes from 154.3 at 1080p to 102.7 at 1440p, and then to 51.6 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, a 49.8% decrease, suggesting that the RTX 4070’s memory bandwidth and fill rate become limiting factors at this resolution. The Ultra preset shows a similar trend, with 116.7 FPS at 1080p, 80.1 FPS at 1440p, and a substantial fall to 40.6 FPS at 4K.

The data clearly shows that the limiting component is the GPU. The Ryzen 7 5800X, with its high multi-threaded performance, is not the bottleneck in any of these scenarios. For example, the 84.6 FPS at 4K Low is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed frames quickly, but the GPU cannot render them faster at higher resolutions. The scaling pattern suggests that for a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, users will need to use Medium settings or lower, as the High preset’s 51.6 FPS and Ultra’s 40.6 FPS fall short of that threshold.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark rows provide a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience. The most balanced choice for a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor is the High preset, which delivers 102.7 FPS. This is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay and represents a solid compromise between visual quality and performance. While Ultra offers a marginal graphical improvement, its 80.1 FPS at 1440p is a noticeable step down from High, making it less desirable for competitive or fast-paced play.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a playable experience, producing 66.7 FPS. This is a significant drop from the 84.6 FPS achieved at Low settings, but it offers a better visual presentation. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are not recommended, as their average frame rates of 51.6 and 40.6 FPS respectively will result in noticeable stutter and a less responsive feel.

At 1080p, the High preset is the clear winner, delivering 154.3 FPS. This is high enough for even the fastest 1080p monitors. The Ultra preset also performs well here at 116.7 FPS, but the diminishing returns in visual quality compared to High suggest that users should stick with High to maximize frame rate stability. The Low preset’s 230.2 FPS is an outlier, only useful for extreme competitive scenarios where every frame counts over visual fidelity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the dominant component in this configuration. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is crucial for handling the texture data at higher resolutions. The benchmark results show that this bandwidth is sufficient for 1440p High, but becomes a bottleneck at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 40.6 FPS. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and its 5888 shading units are responsible for the raw compute power seen in the 1080p results.

The RTX 4070’s performance relative to its peers is also noteworthy. Its average benchmark score is 37283, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival data shows it is 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5300M, which scores 36371. It is also 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (score 37507), 1.9% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (score 38008), and 2.2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (score 38135). This indicates that the RTX 4070 sits in a competitive mid-range tier, but the game’s results suggest it is well-suited for this title’s demands.

The GPU’s 200 W TDP and the fact that it has reached end-of-life production status are notable. The data shows that for this specific game, the GPU’s capabilities align well with the CPU, as the Ryzen 7 5800X never appears to hold it back. The frame rates at 1080p, particularly the 230.2 FPS at Low, demonstrate that the GPU can operate at its full potential when not constrained by resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 delivers exceptional performance across all presets. The Low setting achieves an average of 230.2 FPS, while Medium produces 176.4 FPS and High reaches 154.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still smooth at 116.7 FPS, shows a 24.4% reduction from High, indicating a significant jump in rendering cost. All 1080p results are above 100 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the scaling is more pronounced. The Low preset still manages a very high 149.5 FPS, with Medium at 117.8 FPS and High at 102.7 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 80.1 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 21.9% decrease from High. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for the High preset, balancing visual fidelity with a frame rate that exceeds 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. The Low preset yields 84.6 FPS, which is respectable, but Medium drops to 66.7 FPS. The High preset’s 51.6 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay, and the Ultra preset’s 40.6 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS result in the entire dataset. The step from Medium to High at 4K is a 22.6% performance hit, making High a poor choice for this resolution. The data confirms that 4K gaming with this combo requires a significant compromise in settings to maintain a stable frame rate.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured results, 2560x1440 with the High preset is the optimal balance, delivering 102.7 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a high-quality visual experience. 1920x1080 also offers excellent performance, with High reaching 154.3 FPS, but 1440p provides a sharper image with still-very-high frame rates.

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

A: The data shows that a stable 60 FPS is not achievable at 4K with High or Ultra settings, which produce 51.6 FPS and 40.6 FPS respectively. However, the Medium preset achieves 66.7 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 84.6 FPS, so a 60 FPS experience is possible with a visual quality compromise.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37283. It is 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5300M and 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A by 1.9% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile by 2.2%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this game?

A: The benchmark data clearly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. The frame rates scale dramatically with resolution and settings, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. The Ryzen 7 5800X’s high multi-threaded scores suggest it has sufficient headroom to avoid being a bottleneck.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces an average of 149.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces 80.1 FPS. This represents a 46.4% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: What is the rank of this specific CPU and GPU combination in the game's benchmark database?

A: This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is ranked 443 out of 1656 total combinations tested in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 26.8% of all tested systems.