The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a strong performance profile in The Technomancer, achieving a rank of 402 out of 1656 tested combos. This places the setup firmly in the top quartile of all tested configurations. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo is capable of exceeding 230 FPS on Low settings, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 43.8 FPS, indicating a clear performance scaling curve that favors high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested combinations in The Technomancer?

A: The combo ranks 402nd out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the top 24% of all configurations. This indicates a strong overall performance level, though there is still significant headroom above it.

Q: What is the best resolution for achieving a 144Hz experience?

A: At 1440p, the combo achieves 153.6 FPS on Low, 116.1 FPS on Medium, and 101.6 FPS on High settings. For a stable 144Hz experience, Low settings at 1440p is the only preset that consistently exceeds 144 FPS, while 1080p offers more flexibility.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37283. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37507, which is a delta of -0.6% (the RTX 4070 is slightly behind). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, putting it 2.2% ahead of the RTX 4070.

Q: What is the maximum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 232.1, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This suggests the CPU-GPU combination is very capable at lower graphical loads.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 43.8, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This indicates that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration tested.

Q: Does the CPU's benchmark performance align with its gaming results here?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 23794 in Cinebench R23 multicore and has a percentile rank of 86 vs all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, scores 29740 with a delta of only 0.1%, showing the CPU is well-matched to its peers.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the primary driver of frame rates in The Technomancer, with its memory configuration and clock speeds playing a critical role. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory bandwidth is sufficient for the game's texture streaming at 1440p and 4K, though the data shows a significant drop at 4K Ultra (43.8 FPS) compared to 1440p Ultra (77.8 FPS), suggesting memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with 5888 shading units, allows for strong rasterization performance. In synthetic tests, the GPU scores 26927 in Passmark G3D and 14720 in Passmark GPU Compute, placing it in the 81st percentile vs all GPUs. The data reveals that the RTX 4070's performance in this game scales predictably with settings: at 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 114.7 FPS (from 232.1 to 117.4), while at 4K the same settings change costs 40 FPS (from 83.8 to 43.8). This pattern indicates that the GPU is the dominant component in determining frame rates, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 402 out of 1656 tested configurations places it in the upper echelon of results. This ranking reflects the balance between the Ryzen 7 5800XT's strong multi-threaded performance and the RTX 4070's high-end capabilities. In the context of the game's release in 2016, this modern hardware significantly exceeds the requirements, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

Relative to other combos, the data shows that this setup is not the absolute top performer, but it is well above the median. The 402nd rank out of 1656 means that approximately 75% of tested combos perform worse, which is a strong result for a mid-to-high-end pairing. The CPU's percentile rank of 86 vs all CPUs and the GPU's percentile rank of 81 vs all GPUs both contribute to this favorable standing, though the GPU's rank is slightly lower, suggesting it may be the more limiting factor in achieving higher scores.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the combo can handle Ultra settings with an average of 117.4 FPS, which is playable for most users, though High settings at 153 FPS provide a smoother experience with minimal visual compromise. For 1440p, High settings at 101.6 FPS are the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as Medium drops to 116.1 FPS but Ultra falls to 77.8 FPS, which might not be ideal for fast-paced action.

At 4K, the recommendation is more nuanced. High settings at 54.9 FPS are playable but not ideal for competitive play, while Medium at 66.3 FPS offers a better experience. Ultra at 43.8 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided. The data suggests that for a consistent 60+ FPS experience, 1440p High is the sweet spot, offering 101.6 FPS with good visual quality. For 4K enthusiasts, Medium settings at 66.3 FPS is the most sensible choice.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 232.1 FPS on Low, 179.2 FPS on Medium, 153 FPS on High, and 117.4 FPS on Ultra. This shows a linear scaling where each settings tier reduces performance by roughly 20-25%, indicating that the GPU is not bottlenecked at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are 153.6 FPS on Low, 116.1 FPS on Medium, 101.6 FPS on High, and 77.8 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 37.5 FPS, while Medium to High is 14.5 FPS, and High to Ultra is 23.8 FPS. This non-linear pattern suggests that certain settings have a disproportionate impact on performance at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the FPS figures are 83.8 on Low, 66.3 on Medium, 54.9 on High, and 43.8 on Ultra. The scaling here is more consistent, with each settings tier costing roughly 11-17 FPS. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is more heavily loaded, and the performance loss from higher settings is more uniform.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT plays a supporting role in The Technomancer, providing the computational foundation for the GPU. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process, offers strong single-threaded performance, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794. In the context of this game, the CPU's performance is more than sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 232.1 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit for frame generation. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as evidenced by the more significant FPS drops from settings changes.

The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, has an average benchmark score of 29740, which is only 0.1% different from the 5800XT's score. This indicates that the CPU is well-positioned in its performance class, providing consistent results across various workloads.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear resolution scaling pattern that highlights the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. Moving from 1080p to 1440p on High settings, the FPS drops from 153 to 101.6, a decrease of 51.4 FPS (approximately 33.6%). From 1440p to 4K on High settings, the FPS drops from 101.6 to 54.9, a decrease of 46.7 FPS (approximately 46%). This escalating drop rate indicates that the GPU's rendering load increases disproportionately at 4K.

On Low settings, the scaling is more gradual: 1080p to 1440p drops from 232.1 to 153.6 (a 78.5 FPS decrease), while 1440p to 4K drops from 153.6 to 83.8 (a 69.8 FPS decrease). The percentage drops are 33.8% and 45.4%, respectively, showing a similar pattern. This suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput become limiting at 4K.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in resolution scaling. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain similar across resolutions, but the significant drops observed point to the GPU's rendering capabilities being the constraint. At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU enough frames to reach 232.1 FPS on Low, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU's 43.8 FPS is a clear sign that the graphics card is maxed out.