The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks 456th out of 1,656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the top 27.5% of all system configurations evaluated, a solid position that reflects a balanced high-end setup. The percentile data reinforces this standing: the CPU sits in the 91st percentile against all processors, while the GPU lands in the 83rd percentile against all graphics cards. Neither component is a weak link, and the combo rank suggests the two work together without a major bottleneck dragging down the overall result. The fact that the rank is not higher likely stems from the game's age and its engine's behavior with modern hardware, rather than any deficiency in the individual parts.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to its closest rival in raw CPU performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40,468. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, scores 40,431, which is a delta of 0.1% — effectively a statistical tie. The Intel Core i9-13905H is 0.6% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is 0.5% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T trails by 1.2%.

Q: What is the strongest measured FPS result for this combo at any resolution?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 232 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at 4K with Low settings, the combo manages 82.7 FPS, showing a wide performance envelope depending on the resolution and preset chosen.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to limit performance at 4K Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo produces 43 FPS, which is a 64.3% drop from the 4K Low result of 82.7 FPS. This steep decline with increasing graphical load indicates the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, as the CPU's workload does not scale as heavily with resolution.

Q: How does the combo's rank in this game compare to its overall component percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 456th out of 1,656 (top 27.5%). The CPU is in the 91st percentile and the GPU in the 83rd percentile individually. The combo rank is lower than either component's percentile, suggesting that the game itself may not fully utilize the hardware's peak capabilities, or that other system factors in competing combos are stronger.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings yield 96.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 80.6 FPS. That is a 15.8 FPS reduction for the step up in quality, which is a moderate cost that some users may find acceptable for the visual upgrade.

Q: Does the combo achieve a playable frame rate at 4K with any settings?

A: Yes. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 65.9, and at 4K High it is 52.9. Both are above the 30 FPS threshold typically considered minimally playable, though the Ultra preset at 43 FPS is the only 4K option that dips below 50 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of resolution scaling that reveals the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 232 FPS, which is an exceptionally high ceiling that indicates the CPU can feed frames quickly when the GPU is not stressed. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 149.3 FPS — a 35.6% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 82.7 FPS, another 44.6% drop from 1440p. This progressive decline with increasing pixel count is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario at lower settings.

The pattern holds across all presets. At High settings, the transition from 1080p (151.5 FPS) to 1440p (96.4 FPS) is a 36.4% drop, and then to 4K (52.9 FPS) is another 45.1% drop. The scaling factor between 1440p and 4K is consistently around 0.55, meaning the frame rate roughly halves as resolution quadruples from 1440p to 4K. This is expected behavior for a GPU-limited workload, as pixel throughput scales directly with resolution.

The CPU's role becomes evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are so high that even a strong GPU like the RTX 3080 Ti is not the sole constraint. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 119.6 FPS, which is still high but notably lower than the 232 FPS at Low. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 112.4 FPS, while at 4K the same settings gap is only 39.7 FPS. This compression of the settings spread at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU becomes the dominant limiter as resolution increases, while at 1080p the CPU's capability to push frames is more exposed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest raw performance. Low settings produce 232 FPS average, Medium drops to 179.7 FPS, High comes in at 151.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 119.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 112.4 FPS, which shows that the game's settings have a substantial impact on the frame rate at this resolution. Every preset except Ultra is above 150 FPS, making 1080p a very fluid experience regardless of quality level.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but step down noticeably. Low settings yield 149.3 FPS, Medium averages 115.5 FPS, High produces 96.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 80.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 68.7 FPS, a narrower margin than at 1080p. All presets at 1440p are above 80 FPS, which means even the most demanding settings maintain a high level of smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings average 82.7 FPS, Medium drops to 65.9 FPS, High averages 52.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 43 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 39.7 FPS, the smallest of any resolution. While Low and Medium are comfortably playable, High and Ultra dip below 60 FPS, making them less ideal for users seeking a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1080p display, the data supports using Ultra settings without hesitation. The 119.6 FPS average at Ultra is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the visual fidelity gain from High to Ultra is not accompanied by a severe penalty — the drop from High to Ultra is 31.9 FPS, but the absolute number remains high. Medium settings at 179.7 FPS are only worth considering for competitive play where maximum frame rates matter more than image quality.

At 1440p, the recommendation pivots to High settings. The High preset averages 96.4 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides a strong balance of quality and performance. Ultra at 80.6 FPS is still playable, but the 15.8 FPS loss over High may not justify the extra graphical load for most users. Low at 149.3 FPS is excessive for a single-player Action RPG, as the game does not demand esports-level responsiveness.

For 4K, Medium settings are the sweet spot. The 65.9 FPS average is above 60 FPS, making it the only preset at 4K that achieves this threshold. High at 52.9 FPS is close but falls short, and Ultra at 43 FPS is playable but noticeably less smooth. The data suggests that Medium at 4K offers the best experience per the measured rows, as it avoids the compromise of Low (82.7 FPS) while keeping frame rates in a comfortable range.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 29,302, while single-core scores 4,136. The 3DMark tests reveal scaling from 2,043 (2 threads) to 8,484 (16 threads), indicating that the CPU leverages its threads effectively.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is most visible at 1080p, where frame rates reach 232 FPS at Low settings. This high ceiling suggests that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output at lower resolutions, preventing a CPU-bound scenario. The 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game's background processes and any streaming workloads, though the game itself, released in 2016, is unlikely to utilize all 16 threads heavily.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 5 nm process node contribute to its strong single-thread performance, which is critical for games that rely on a few primary threads. The single-thread Cinebench R23 score of 4,136 places it well ahead of older processors, and this is reflected in the 1080p results where per-core performance matters most. At higher resolutions, the CPU's influence wanes, as the measured FPS drops are consistent with GPU-bound scaling rather than CPU limitations. Overall, the Ryzen 7 7700 provides a robust foundation for this combo, ensuring that the RTX 3080 Ti is not held back by processing power at any tested resolution or setting level.