The Technomancer

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using a 5 nm process from TSMC. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The CPU has a 32 MB shared L3 cache, plus 1 MB L2 per core and 64 KB L1 per core. This configuration places it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs tested on this database.

For a 2016 Action RPG like The Technomancer, the Ryzen 7 7700's thread count and clock speeds are more than sufficient. The game's measured frame rates show that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 229.5 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work per frame. The single-thread performance is strong — the 3DMark single-thread score is 1049, while the 2-thread score is 2043, indicating that lightly threaded workloads scale almost linearly. This matters for older game engines that rely on one or two primary threads.

The multicore results are equally robust. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 29302, and the 3DMark 16-thread score is 8484, nearly identical to the max-thread score of 8479. This near-parity between 16-thread and max-thread scores implies the CPU saturates its 16 threads efficiently. In The Technomancer, where engine-level tasks like physics, AI, and streaming can spread across cores, the Ryzen 7 7700's balanced thread distribution helps maintain consistent frame pacing, especially at 2560x1440 where the average FPS at High settings is 99.8.

Compared to its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database, the Ryzen 7 7700 sits within a narrow band. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H averages 40431 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 averages 40262 (0.5% lower), the Intel Core i9-13905H averages 40712 (0.6% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T averages 39995 (1.2% lower). These deltaPct values are all within 1.2%, meaning the Ryzen 7 7700's performance is statistically indistinguishable from these alternatives in aggregate benchmarks. In a game like The Technomancer, such small CPU differences rarely translate into meaningful FPS changes; the GPU dominates the rendering pipeline.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 uses the AD104 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm TSMC process. It has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, 46 ray tracing cores, and 184 tensor cores. The GPU's base clock is 1920 MHz with a boost of 2475 MHz. Memory consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The FP32 compute throughput is 29.15 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 158.4 GPixel/s.

In the context of The Technomancer, the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM is ample for the game's textures and geometry. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: at 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 83.5 at Low to 41.1 at Ultra, a 50.8% reduction. This scaling indicates that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at 4K Ultra, not the CPU. The GPU's percentile rank is 81 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37283.

The nearest GPU rivals in the database show interesting deltas. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (0.6% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A scores 38008 (1.9% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135 (2.2% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 5300M scores 36371 (2.5% lower). These deltas are modest, but the RTX 4070's advantage in modern API support (DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4) may help in games that leverage newer rendering features. The Technomancer, being a 2016 title, likely relies on older DirectX paths, which the RTX 4070 handles with ease given its high raw throughput.

FAQ

Q: What average FPS does this combo achieve at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 120.2 at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to the Intel Core i9-13905H in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40468, while the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40712, a delta of -0.6% relative to the Intel part. This difference is negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is 12 GB of VRAM sufficient for The Technomancer at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the RTX 4070's 12 GB GDDR6X memory is sufficient. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo averages 53.1 FPS, indicating no VRAM-related stalling at this resolution.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 443 out of 1656 tested combinations for The Technomancer, placing it in the top 26.8% of all combos.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4070 than the AMD Radeon RX 5300M in GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37283, while the RX 5300M scores 36371, meaning the RTX 4070 is 2.5% higher. This is a small margin.

Q: Does the CPU's 8-core configuration help in The Technomancer at lower resolutions?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 229.5 FPS average, suggesting the 8 cores and 16 threads keep the frame pipeline fed even when the GPU has less work per frame.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) and three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) provides a clear picture of the optimal experience. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 120 FPS average: Low hits 229.5, Medium 181.8, High 150.6, and Ultra 120.2. The jump from High to Ultra costs 30.4 FPS (from 150.6 to 120.2), which is a 20.2% performance drop for presumably minor visual gains in a 2016 title. For players with 1080p displays, High settings offer the best balance, keeping well above 144 Hz refresh rates while avoiding the diminishing returns of Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low averages 151.2 FPS, Medium 117.9, High 99.8, and Ultra 75.7. Here, High remains a strong choice, but the gap between Medium and High is 18.1 FPS (117.9 to 99.8). For 1440p monitors with 100 Hz refresh, High is ideal; for 144 Hz panels, Medium is the safer pick to stay above the refresh ceiling. Ultra at 75.7 FPS is playable but sacrifices the headroom needed for smooth 100+ FPS gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low averages 83.5 FPS, Medium 66.8, High 53.1, and Ultra 41.1. For 4K gaming, Low is the only preset that reliably exceeds 80 FPS average. Medium provides a playable 66.8 FPS, and High at 53.1 FPS is borderline for fast-paced action. Ultra at 41.1 FPS is below the 60 FPS standard and should be avoided unless visual fidelity is the sole priority. The data suggests that 4K Ultra is not viable for this combo in The Technomancer, while 4K Low or Medium offers the best experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 443rd out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all combos. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier position, reflecting the balance between a strong 8-core CPU and a capable 12 GB GPU. The rank is influenced by the game's age — newer GPUs with higher raw throughput may achieve higher scores, but the RTX 4070's 81st percentile GPU rank and the Ryzen 7 7700's 91st percentile CPU rank combine to produce a system that handles this title with ease at most settings.

Notably, the combo's rank is not near the top of the list, which suggests that The Technomancer is more sensitive to GPU raw performance than to CPU thread scaling. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (41.1 FPS) versus 1080p Low (229.5 FPS) shows a 5.6x difference, indicating that the GPU's workload dominates the frame time. This is consistent with the GPU's 81st percentile rank, which is lower than the CPU's 91st percentile, implying the GPU is the limiting component in this pairing. For players seeking higher 4K performance, a GPU with a higher benchmark score would be necessary, but for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo ranks well above average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following average FPS: Low 229.5, Medium 181.8, High 150.6, Ultra 120.2. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 47.6% reduction (229.5 to 120.2), with the largest single-step drop occurring from High to Ultra at 30.4 FPS. This resolution shows the CPU's strength — even at Ultra, the frame rate remains above 120 FPS, indicating that the Ryzen 7 7700's 5.30 GHz boost clock and 16 threads are not stressed.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 151.2, Medium 117.9, High 99.8, Ultra 75.7. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 49.9% (151.2 to 75.7). The step from Medium to High costs 18.1 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 24.1 FPS, showing that the GPU's memory bandwidth (504.2 GB/s) begins to matter more as pixel count increases. This resolution is where the RTX 4070's 192-bit bus and 12 GB VRAM start to influence performance, but the combo still maintains playable frame rates across all presets.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 83.5, Medium 66.8, High 53.1, Ultra 41.1. The scaling here is the steepest — a 50.8% reduction from Low to Ultra (83.5 to 41.1). The transition from Medium to High costs 13.7 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 12.0 FPS, indicating that the GPU's FP32 throughput (29.15 TFLOPS) is the limiting factor at 4K. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient, as evidenced by the smooth progression without sudden drops, but the raw compute power is insufficient for Ultra at this resolution. The data shows that 4K gaming with this combo is best suited to Low or Medium settings, while 1080p and 1440p allow for High or Ultra without sacrificing frame rate.