The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, presents a demanding workload for older hardware. With the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, the data reveals a pairing that can handle 1080p gaming well but struggles to maintain playable framerates at higher resolutions. The CPU is a modern 8-core, 16-thread part based on the Zen 3 architecture, while the GPU is a Pascal-generation card with 8GB of GDDR5 memory. The combination ranks in the 1387th position out of 1656 tested combos for this game, indicating that while the processor is strong, the graphics card is the limiting factor in this specific title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data makes the optimal settings path clear. For a consistently smooth experience, Low settings at 1920x1080 are the best choice, delivering an average of 117.3 FPS. This is the only preset at this resolution that provides a framerate high enough for high-refresh-rate monitors, leaving significant headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. If you prefer higher visual fidelity, Medium at 1080p is a strong alternative, achieving an average of 93.1 FPS, which remains well within the playable range for most users.

Moving up to High settings at 1080p yields 75.2 FPS, which is still a solid playable experience. However, the jump to Ultra at 1080p causes a significant drop to 57.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target that many consider essential for smooth gameplay. The data suggests avoiding Ultra settings at this resolution unless you can tolerate framerates below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. Low settings produce an average of 78.6 FPS, which is excellent, but Medium drops to 61.7 FPS and High falls to 51.2 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance at this resolution, Medium is the highest setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS. Pushing to High would require accepting a sub-60 FPS average, and Ultra at 36.7 FPS is not a practical choice for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the GTX 1070 is clearly out of its depth. Even on Low settings, the average framerate is just 43.8 FPS, and High settings drop to 29.6 FPS. Ultra at 4K is unplayable at 20.8 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is not viable with this combination, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p for a satisfactory experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the primary bottleneck in this pairing. Its 8GB of GDDR5 memory over a 256-bit bus provides 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for the textures in The Technomancer at 1080p, but becomes insufficient at higher resolutions where the demand for memory bandwidth and capacity increases. The GPU's 1920 shading units and 64 ROPs are tasked with rendering the game's visuals, and the benchmark results show a clear performance cliff as resolution scales up.

The card's clocks are set at a base of 1506 MHz with a boost of 1683 MHz. These frequencies are fixed characteristics of the card and do not change across the measured settings. The performance difference between presets is therefore not due to clock speed variation but rather the workload intensity. The GPU's average benchmark score of 12331 places it in the 51st percentile of all GPUs, showing it is a mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, which scores similarly, and the NVIDIA Quadro K4200, which is just 0.7% behind. This confirms the GTX 1070's position as a capable 1080p card that struggles with the demands of modern or high-resolution titles.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 4K resolution?*

A: Not at a playable framerate. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 43.8 FPS on Low settings, and it drops to 20.8 FPS on Ultra. Even the best-case scenario is below the 60 FPS standard for smooth play.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: The data shows that Low settings at 1920x1080 yield the highest average of 117.3 FPS. For a better visual experience, Medium settings still provide a high average of 93.1 FPS, while High drops to 75.2 FPS.

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

A: The GTX 1070's average benchmark score is 12331. This is 1.4% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K4200, but 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the performance in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. While the Ryzen 7 5800XT is a high-performance processor, the GTX 1070's performance at 4K and Ultra settings shows a clear bottleneck. The CPU's capabilities are not fully utilized at lower resolutions where the GPU is already saturated.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the average framerate on Low is 78.6 FPS. On Ultra, this drops dramatically to 36.7 FPS, a reduction of more than half. This shows a severe performance penalty for the highest visual quality preset.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is ranked 1387 out of 1656 total combos tested in The Technomancer. This places it in the lower 16th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that the overall gaming experience is below average for this title. This low ranking is primarily due to the GTX 1070's age and performance ceiling, which holds back the modern Ryzen 7 5800XT processor.

The CPU itself is a strong performer, with an average benchmark score of 29774 and a percentile rank of 86 against all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, is only 0.1% behind, showing that the 5800XT is at the top of its performance class. The discrepancy between the high CPU rank and the low overall combo rank highlights that the GPU is the primary determinant of the gaming experience in this instance. The data suggests that pairing this CPU with a more powerful GPU would result in a significantly better ranking.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT provides a very strong foundation for gaming. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it offers substantial processing power that is not fully utilized in this pairing. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz can boost up to 4.80 GHz, which is excellent for single-threaded tasks. Its performance in Cinebench R23 is notable, with a multicore score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359, demonstrating its capability in both multi-threaded and lightly-threaded workloads.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data. The benchmark results show that even at 1080p with Low settings, where the game is most CPU-bound, the average framerate is 117.3 FPS. This suggests the CPU is fully capable of delivering high framerates, and the drop to 57.9 FPS at Ultra settings is a direct result of the GPU's inability to keep up with the increased graphical demands, not a CPU limitation. The CPU's large 32 MB L3 cache and fast 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth help ensure that frame times remain consistent, but the overall experience is capped by the GTX 1070.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the GTX 1070 delivers its best results. The Low preset averages 117.3 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 93.1 FPS, and High at 75.2 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, resulting in an average of 57.9 FPS. This resolution is the only one where all presets are at least playable.

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 78.6 FPS, which is still very good. Medium averages 61.7 FPS, keeping it just above the 60 FPS mark. High falls to 51.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36.7 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the card is overwhelmed. The Low preset manages an average of 43.8 FPS, while Medium drops to 31.4 FPS. High averages 29.6 FPS, and Ultra is the worst, with an average of just 20.8 FPS. The data confirms that 4K resolution is not a viable option for this GPU in this game, regardless of the quality settings chosen.