The Technomancer

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves a combo rank of 173 out of 1,656 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the top 10.5% of all tested configurations, a strong showing for a game released in 2016 that is now being pushed through modern hardware. The rank reflects the balanced nature of this pairing—neither component appears to be a bottleneck in the measured results, allowing the system to deliver consistently high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions.

What makes this rank particularly interesting is the context of the CPU's performance class. The Ryzen 7 7700 sits at the 91st percentile against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 40,468. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (deltaPct 0.1), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (deltaPct 0.5), and the Intel Core i9-13905H (deltaPct -0.6). These are all mobile or hybrid processors, which suggests the desktop 7700 is competing effectively against a broader field. The GPU, meanwhile, holds the 86th percentile against all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 48,704, placing it near the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (deltaPct -0.7) and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 (deltaPct 1.6).

The data suggests this combo is not just good on paper—it translates into practical performance. With a rank of 173, the system outpaces the vast majority of tested configurations, and the measured FPS numbers confirm that this is a pairing capable of handling The Technomancer at high refresh rates even at demanding settings. The question is whether the GPU or the CPU is doing the heavy lifting, and the answer appears to be a collaborative effort.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER brings substantial hardware to The Technomancer, and the measured FPS data reflects its capabilities. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clocks run at 1313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective, and the base clock sits at 2340 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for a game from 2016, even at 4K resolution with high-detail settings.

The GPU's architecture is Ada Lovelace on a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. It offers 8,448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, along with 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 250.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 689.0 GTexel/s. In terms of compute, the card delivers 44.10 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 operations. These specifications are reflected in the PassMark G3D score of 31,811 and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 223,091, indicating strong raw performance that scales well in gaming workloads.

In The Technomancer specifically, the GPU's role becomes evident when examining the FPS drop from lower to higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 272.7 FPS, while at 4K with Ultra settings, it falls to 53 FPS. This range shows that the GPU is capable of extreme frame rates at lower resolutions, but the demands of 4K Ultra push it to its limits. The 16 GB VRAM is likely not a constraint here—the game's 2016-era textures are unlikely to exceed even a fraction of that capacity—so the performance scaling is more about raw compute and fill rate.

# FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in The Technomancer?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combo ranks 173rd out of 1,656 tested combos, placing it in the top 10.5% of all configurations.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 272.7, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The lowest is 53 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40,468. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, scores 40,431, a deltaPct of 0.1. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40,712, which is -0.6 deltaPct, meaning the 7700 trails it by 0.6%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking against all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER holds the 86th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,704 across all tested workloads.

Q: Does the GPU memory bandwidth influence the 4K performance?

A: The GPU has 672.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth from its 256-bit bus and 16 GB of GDDR6X. At 4K Ultra, the combo achieves 53 FPS, suggesting the bandwidth is sufficient for this title, as the performance drop is more attributable to compute load than memory constraints.

Q: How much FPS difference exists between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 176.4 FPS while Ultra settings yield 92.7 FPS. That is a difference of 83.7 FPS, or roughly a 47% reduction in frame rate when moving from Low to Ultra.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the results are exceptional across the board. Low settings deliver 272.7 FPS, Medium settings drop to 213.3 FPS, High settings achieve 182.9 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage a strong 140 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is rarely constrained by the GPU, and the CPU's single-thread performance—evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,049 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,136—keeps frame rates high even at Low settings where the CPU may become more relevant.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain impressive but show a more pronounced scaling. Low settings produce 176.4 FPS, Medium settings yield 137.4 FPS, High settings drop to 118.5 FPS, and Ultra settings settle at 92.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 83.7 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 1080p gap of 132.7 FPS (from 272.7 to 140). This suggests that the GPU is beginning to take on more responsibility at 1440p, but the system still maintains high refresh rate capabilities even at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K become clear. Low settings deliver 96.5 FPS, which is still highly playable. Medium settings drop to 72.7 FPS, High settings achieve 65.2 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 53 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 43.5 FPS, which is a smaller absolute difference than at lower resolutions but represents a 45% reduction in performance. This pattern indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the compute load increases significantly with resolution.

# Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals how the system's bottleneck shifts as pixel count increases. From 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drops by approximately 35% across all settings. For example, at High settings, the frame rate falls from 182.9 FPS to 118.5 FPS, a reduction of 64.4 FPS. At Ultra settings, it drops from 140 FPS to 92.7 FPS, a reduction of 47.3 FPS. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the increase in pixel count from 2.07 million to 3.68 million (roughly 78% more pixels) results in a proportional decrease in frame rate.

From 1440p to 4K, the scaling becomes more dramatic. At High settings, the FPS falls from 118.5 to 65.2, a 45% reduction. At Ultra settings, it drops from 92.7 to 53, a 43% reduction. The 4K resolution has 8.29 million pixels, which is 2.25 times the pixel count of 1440p. The fact that the FPS does not drop by the same factor suggests that the GPU has some headroom in its memory bandwidth and compute capabilities, but the trend is clear: the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the limiting component as resolution increases.

This scaling behavior implies that at 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role, particularly at Low settings where the frame rate reaches 272.7 FPS. The Ryzen 7 7700's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU at these frame rates. However, at 4K, the GPU's compute limits become the primary constraint, and the CPU's role diminishes. The data suggests that for players targeting high refresh rates, 1080p or 1440p is the sweet spot, while 4K is best suited for 60 FPS gaming at Medium or High settings.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR5 memory on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. These specifications place the CPU at the 91st percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40,468.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 272.7 FPS, which requires the CPU to handle game logic and draw calls at a very high rate. The 7700's strong single-thread performance—indicated by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,049 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,136—is critical here. The multi-thread performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29,302 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 34,470, but the game's 2016-era engine is unlikely to utilize all 16 threads effectively.

The nearest rivals to the 7700 in benchmark scores are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40,431, deltaPct 0.1), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40,262, deltaPct 0.5), and the Intel Core i9-13905H (40,712, deltaPct -0.6). These are all more power-efficient or mobile-oriented chips, which suggests the 7700's desktop design provides a balance of single-thread speed and multi-thread capability that suits a game like The Technomancer. The CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER at 1080p, as evidenced by the high frame rates, and it continues to hold up well at 1440p where the FPS remains above 90 even at Ultra settings.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the best settings presets for different priorities. At 1920x1080, all settings presets deliver frame rates above 140 FPS, so the choice between them depends on whether the player prioritizes visual fidelity or maximum refresh rate. Low settings at 272.7 FPS are ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, while Ultra settings at 140 FPS still provide a smooth experience for most displays. The High preset at 182.9 FPS offers an excellent balance between visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 118.5 FPS is the recommended choice for most players, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Low or Medium while maintaining a frame rate that exceeds 100 FPS. Ultra settings at 92.7 FPS are still playable and may be preferable for those with 60 Hz or 75 Hz monitors who want maximum detail. The Medium preset at 137.4 FPS is a solid alternative for players with 144 Hz displays who want to stay above the refresh rate threshold.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations shift toward lower settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 72.7 FPS is the best overall choice, offering a good balance of visual quality and performance. High settings at 65.2 FPS are acceptable for players who prioritize detail over frame rate, while Low settings at 96.5 FPS are ideal for those who want a high refresh rate experience at 4K. Ultra settings at 53 FPS are borderline, but may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay or for players using VRR displays. The data suggests that for the best experience across all resolutions, the Medium preset provides the most consistent frame rates relative to the visual quality offered.