The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a remarkably consistent experience in The Technomancer, with the data showing that the GPU is the dominant factor across all tested resolutions and settings. The combo ranks in the 84th percentile of all tested configurations, placing it firmly in the upper echelon for this title. The measured frames per second reveal a system capable of exceeding 60 FPS at 4K on High settings, while the 1080p results indicate a clear ceiling imposed by the graphics card rather than the processor.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings is 83.9. This represents a smooth experience, though it is a noticeable step down from the 112.6 FPS achieved at High settings at the same resolution.

Q: How much faster is the 1920x1080 Low preset compared to the 4K Ultra preset?

A: The 1920x1080 Low preset delivers an average of 255.5 FPS, which is more than five times the 48.1 FPS average seen at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This massive gap highlights the significant performance cost of both resolution and graphical fidelity.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not a limiting factor. At 1920x1080, the average FPS scales from 136 to 255.5 as settings drop from Ultra to Low, demonstrating that the GPU is the component that determines performance. The processor's high single-thread and multi-thread scores provide ample headroom.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 60 FPS experience?

A: The data shows that 3840x2160 with High settings produces an average of 60.9 FPS, making it the highest resolution tested that comfortably maintains a 60 FPS average. For a higher refresh rate, 2560x1440 with High settings yields 112.6 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its closest rival in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42576, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000's score of 42653. It is also 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE's score of 42723, indicating very close performance parity among these cards.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Medium and High settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 128 FPS, while the High preset averages 112.6 FPS. The 15.4 FPS difference shows that the High preset is more demanding, but the performance cost is relatively modest.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of performance in The Technomancer. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth provide ample resources for the game's textures and assets. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and its 7168 shading units are fundamental to its ability to process the game's geometry and effects. The benchmark data confirms this, as the FPS scales directly with changes in graphical settings, which primarily affect GPU workload.

The GPU's performance percentile of 84 against all tested GPUs indicates it is a high-end part relative to the wider database. In the context of this game, the 60.9 FPS average at 4K High suggests the card is well-suited for high-resolution play, but the drop to 48.1 FPS at 4K Ultra shows the limits of its raw compute power when pushed to maximum settings. The RTX 4070 SUPER's Ada Lovelace architecture is efficient, but the game's demands at 4K Ultra exceed what the card can deliver for a locked 60 FPS experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 SUPER is the clear bottleneck, with a Low preset hitting 255.5 FPS and an Ultra preset still managing 136 FPS. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is fully utilized and that even the most demanding settings at 1080p leave performance headroom. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop proportionally, with the Low preset at 168 FPS and Ultra at 83.9 FPS.

The jump to 3840x2160 shows the most significant impact. At 4K, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become limiting factors. The Low preset at 4K (92.6 FPS) is slower than the Ultra preset at 1440p (83.9 FPS) by a small margin, but the Ultra preset at 4K falls to 48.1 FPS. This pattern suggests that the game is heavily GPU-bound at all resolutions. The CPU, with its high scores in single and multi-threaded benchmarks, is not the limiter; the data shows the FPS is dictated entirely by the GPU's ability to render at higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER holds a rank of 276 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 17% of all systems tested, a strong showing that reflects the balance between the two components. The CPU's percentile of 86 against all CPUs and the GPU's percentile of 84 against all GPUs indicate that both parts are well above average, contributing to the overall high combo rank.

The data shows this is not a system that relies on one component to carry the other. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's performance is robust enough to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 SUPER, even at the lower resolutions where CPU load is typically higher. Conversely, the GPU's capabilities are sufficient to leverage the CPU's strong single-threaded performance. The result is a cohesive pairing that performs well across the board, as evidenced by its position in the upper quartile of the benchmark database.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT's role in The Technomancer is to provide a stable and fast foundation for the GPU to operate. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it offers substantial multi-threaded capability. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and single-core score of 3359 demonstrate its competence in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The processor's 32 MB of L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which can be beneficial for game logic and physics calculations.

In this game, the CPU's influence is secondary to the GPU. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop that aligns with GPU workload, not CPU limitations. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a plateau in FPS at lower resolutions, where the CPU would be unable to feed the GPU fast enough. Instead, the FPS continues to rise as settings are lowered, indicating the Ryzen 7 5800XT is never the constraining factor. Its 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock provide the necessary speed to keep frame times consistent.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the system's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset averages 255.5 FPS, the Medium preset averages 201.4 FPS, and the High preset averages 170.5 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a high 136 FPS average. These figures indicate that the RTX 4070 SUPER is not stressed at this resolution, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. The Low preset delivers 168 FPS, Medium 128 FPS, and High 112.6 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 83.9 FPS, which is still very playable and provides a good balance between visual quality and smoothness. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for this hardware, offering high frame rates with demanding settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. The Low preset averages 92.6 FPS, and the Medium preset 71.5 FPS. The High preset records 60.9 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset falls below this threshold to 48.1 FPS, indicating that 4K gaming at maximum settings is not feasible for a consistently smooth experience with this combination.

Settings Recommendations

For a 4K display, the High preset is the optimal choice, as it is the only setting level that maintains an average above 60 FPS (60.9 FPS). The Medium preset at 71.5 FPS is also viable and offers a smoother experience if visual fidelity can be slightly compromised. The Ultra preset is not recommended due to its 48.1 FPS average, which may lead to noticeable stuttering.

For 2560x1440 displays, the Ultra preset is the best option for maximum visual quality, as the 83.9 FPS average is well within the playable range and provides a significant improvement over High settings. If a higher frame rate is preferred for competitive play, the High preset at 112.6 FPS is an excellent alternative.

For 1920x1080 users, all settings are viable. The Ultra preset at 136 FPS provides a stellar experience for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 170.5 FPS and Medium at 201.4 FPS are also excellent, offering increased headroom. The Low preset's 255.5 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as the visual quality trade-off is substantial, but it shows the system's capability for esports-level frame rates.