The Technomancer

The Technomancer is an Action RPG from 2016, and the data for this pairing of an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti shows a system that is heavily influenced by resolution and graphics settings. The benchmark results reveal a clear hierarchy where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as the workload increases, while the CPU provides ample headroom for high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data demonstrates a predictable and steep decline in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 129.6 FPS at 1080p to 84.8 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 48 FPS at 4K. This represents a significant 63% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the rendering pipeline is becoming progressively more demanding on the graphics hardware.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the system achieves 199.7 FPS at 1080p, which falls to 130.4 FPS at 1440p and 72.8 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 156 FPS at 1080p, 102.3 FPS at 1440p, and 53.6 FPS at 4K. Even at Ultra settings, where the absolute numbers are lower, the relative drop is evident: 101.7 FPS at 1080p, 68.8 FPS at 1440p, and 35.3 FPS at 4K.

What this scaling tells us is that the RTX 3070 Ti is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The gap between 1080p and 1440p results is substantial, but the gap between 1440p and 4K is even more pronounced, particularly at higher settings. For example, at Ultra settings, moving from 1440p to 4K costs 33.5 FPS, a nearly 49% drop. This suggests that the 8 GB of VRAM and the memory bandwidth are being saturated at 4K, especially with the more demanding visual presets. The CPU is clearly not the bottleneck here, as the frame rates at 1080p are high enough to indicate strong processor performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 7 7700 and the RTX 3070 Ti holds the rank of 683 out of 1656 combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the upper half of tested configurations, specifically in the 59th percentile of all combinations. While not a top-tier setup, this rank is respectable and indicates that the system delivers solid performance for this title.

The rank reflects a balance between the two components. The CPU is a high-end desktop processor, but the GPU, while capable, is not the absolute fastest available. The data shows that the combo outperforms a significant majority of other pairings, but there is still room for improvement at the very top of the charts. The rank of 683 suggests that for users seeking maximum performance in this specific game, there are other combinations that can achieve higher frame rates, likely those with more powerful graphics cards. However, for a mainstream high-refresh-rate 1440p or entry-level 4K experience, this combo is well-positioned.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1575 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. These specifications are directly reflected in the game's performance metrics.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor at 4K resolution. The benchmark results show a dramatic difference between Low and Ultra settings at 3840x2160, with frame rates of 72.8 FPS and 35.3 FPS respectively. This suggests that the higher texture and geometry detail levels at Ultra settings are consuming a significant portion of the available VRAM, potentially causing the GPU to spill over into system memory or reduce its processing efficiency. The high memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s helps mitigate some of these issues, but the capacity limit appears to be a bottleneck at the highest settings and resolution.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with 6144 shading units and a FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS. This raw horsepower allows the card to maintain very high frame rates at 1080p, even at Ultra settings where it achieves 101.7 FPS. The data indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti is more than sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title, but users targeting 4K will need to moderate their settings to achieve smooth gameplay, as the Ultra preset dips below the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 84.8 FPS, which is a solid result for smooth gameplay.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K with Low settings, it achieves 72.8 FPS, but at Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 35.3 FPS, which may not be ideal for all players.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the system delivers 156 FPS at 1920x1080, which is significantly higher than the 53.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a performance advantage of over 190% at the lower resolution.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the frame rate drops to 35.3 FPS, while the CPU's high core count and clock speeds are unlikely to be the constraint at this level of graphical demand.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 60 FPS target at 1440p?

A: Based on the data, the High preset at 2560x1440 yields 84.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at the same resolution achieves 68.8 FPS, also clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with the highest quality settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 101.7 FPS, providing a very smooth experience that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data outlines the exact measured average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 72.8 FPS
• Medium: 53.6 FPS
• High: 48 FPS
• Ultra: 35.3 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 130.4 FPS
• Medium: 102.3 FPS
• High: 84.8 FPS
• Ultra: 68.8 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 199.7 FPS
• Medium: 156 FPS
• High: 129.6 FPS
• Ultra: 101.7 FPS

The data shows a clear trend: the frame rate scales almost linearly with the settings preset at each resolution, but the absolute performance loss from 1080p to 4K is substantial. At Low settings, the system can push nearly 200 FPS at 1080p, which reflects the CPU's strength, but the GPU's limits are exposed as resolution increases, particularly at the higher quality presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It supports DDR5 memory and has a 32 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29302 and a single-core score of 4136, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs.

In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. The measured FPS at 1080p Low settings (199.7 FPS) indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions. Even at 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 101.7 FPS, which is a demanding scenario for the processor in terms of draw calls and game logic. The CPU's high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4136, is particularly important for this game, as it likely relies on a few well-optimized threads for main game simulation.

The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 7700 provides a robust foundation for this GPU. The CPU's 16 threads ensure that background tasks and game engine processes run smoothly, while the high boost clock of 5.30 GHz helps in maintaining consistent frame pacing. The processor's performance is more than adequate for the frame rates observed, and the bottleneck clearly shifts to the GPU as resolution and settings are increased. For users with this combination, the CPU headroom means that upgrading the GPU in the future would yield tangible performance gains, as the processor is not likely to hold back a more powerful graphics card in this title.