The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, shows a dramatic performance curve with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The dataset reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU only becoming a relevant factor at 1080p. This pairing delivers exceptional frame rates across the board, but the scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 5090's immense power is best showcased at 4K, where it still maintains playable performance at even the most demanding presets.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but consistent with a GPU-limited scenario. At Medium settings, the average FPS falls from 260.3 at 1920x1080 to 169.4 at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 35%. The jump to 3840x2160 brings the Medium average down to 95.9, which is a 43% drop from 1440p. This pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases is classic behavior for a system where the graphics card is doing the heavy lifting.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The 1080p average of 176.7 FPS drops to 113.8 at 1440p, and then to 61 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the most demanding scenario in the entire dataset, and the 61 FPS average is still comfortably playable, though it represents a 65% reduction from the 1080p figure. This indicates that the RTX 5090 has enough headroom to push this older title to its limit, but the gap between 1440p and 4K is where the true cost of those extra pixels becomes apparent.

Low settings show the most extreme scaling, with a 292.2 FPS average at 1080p dropping to 222.9 at 1440p and then to 120.4 at 4K. The 4K Low result is interesting because it suggests that at this resolution, the CPU is finally starting to become a bottleneck, as the frame rate cannot scale linearly with the reduced GPU load. The 1080p Low result of 292.2 FPS is the highest score in the entire dataset, and it is likely near the limit of what the Ryzen 7 7700 can feed to the GPU in this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the results. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, the card has a massive 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The Technomancer, being a 2016 title, is unlikely to stress the memory capacity, but the bandwidth helps maintain high frame rates at 4K where texture streaming and fill rate demands are highest. The boost clock of 2407 MHz, combined with 21760 shading units, provides the raw compute necessary to push these frame rates.

The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the key driver behind the 4K Medium result of 95.9 FPS. This is a substantial workload, and the card handles it without breaking a sweat. The 176 ROPs and 680 TMUs ensure that pixel and texture throughput are not limiting factors, even at the highest settings. The fact that 4K Ultra still manages 61 FPS shows that the card is not being fully saturated by this game's engine, which is an older DirectX 12 implementation.

The RTX 5090's percentile ranking of 94 places it in the top tier of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 84306 confirms its position. The nearest rival, the RTX 5090 D, is only 0.1% ahead, indicating that this specific card is at the very top of the performance stack. The RTX 5050 Mobile, despite having a similar average score, is a mobile part and not directly comparable in a desktop context. The AMD Radeon PRO W6600 is 1.3% behind, which is a workstation card, further highlighting the consumer-oriented performance of the RTX 5090.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 in The Technomancer?

A: Only at 1080p with Low settings does the CPU appear to limit performance. The 292.2 FPS average at 1080p Low is the highest in the dataset, and the scaling to 1440p (222.9 FPS) and 4K (120.4 FPS) shows a linear drop that is typical of GPU-bound scenarios. At higher settings, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at for a 144Hz monitor?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 145.2 FPS, which is just above 144Hz, while Medium offers 169.4 FPS. For a 144Hz display, 1440p High is the sweet spot, providing a solid experience. At 4K, the High preset's 78 FPS is well below 144Hz, so you would need to drop to Medium (95.9 FPS) or Low (120.4 FPS) to get closer, but you will not hit 144 FPS at 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 84306, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D (84241) and 0.2% higher than the RTX 5050 Mobile (84171). It is 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 and 1.6% behind the NVIDIA CMP 40HX. These are all extremely close margins, indicating that the RTX 5090 is at the top of the performance hierarchy.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes, the 4K Ultra preset averages 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding configuration in the dataset, and while it is playable, you have no headroom for any dips. If you prefer a smoother experience, dropping to High (78 FPS) or Medium (95.9 FPS) is advisable.

Q: What is the difference in frame rate between Medium and High at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset averages 169.4 FPS, while High averages 145.2 FPS. This is a 24.2 FPS difference, or roughly a 17% reduction in performance for the visual upgrade that High provides. The jump from High to Ultra is larger, as Ultra drops to 113.8 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and RTX 5090 combination ranks 17th out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the top 1% of all configurations, indicating that this is an exceptionally high-performing pairing for this specific title.

Settings Recommendations

For a balanced experience at 4K, the High preset is the best choice. The 78 FPS average is a solid 30% improvement over Ultra (61 FPS) while still providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium (95.9 FPS). The gap between High and Medium is 17.9 FPS, which is noticeable, but the visual fidelity gains are typically worth it in an action RPG where environmental detail matters. If you have a high-refresh-rate 4K display, Medium is the safer option, as it provides a 95.9 FPS average that is closer to 100 FPS.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended starting point. The 145.2 FPS average is ideal for 144Hz monitors, and the step up to Ultra (113.8 FPS) is not worth the 31.4 FPS loss unless you prioritize maximum visual quality. The Medium preset (169.4 FPS) is also excellent, but High offers a better balance of performance and image quality. For 1080p users, the High preset (221.9 FPS) is the most sensible option, as it provides a massive frame rate headroom for any monitor, and the jump to Ultra (176.7 FPS) is significant but not necessary unless you have a 240Hz display.

The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play at 1080p, where the 292.2 FPS average could be useful on a 360Hz monitor. However, the visual hit is severe, and the game's art style benefits from higher settings. The Ultra preset is best reserved for 1440p (113.8 FPS) where it is still highly playable, or for 4K (61 FPS) if you prioritize visuals over frame rate and can tolerate the lower average.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 17th out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This puts it in the top 1.03% of all configurations, which is an exceptional result. The data indicates that this pairing is one of the most capable available for this game, likely due to the RTX 5090's dominant GPU performance combined with the Ryzen 7 7700's solid single-threaded and multi-threaded capabilities. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1049 and multi-thread score of 8484 suggest it has enough power to avoid being a significant bottleneck in this title.

The high ranking is further supported by the measured FPS data, which shows that the system can exceed 100 FPS at 4K with Medium settings and maintain over 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. This level of performance is not common among the 1656 tested combos, and it places this system in a very elite group. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (0.1% higher average score) and Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% lower), are all within a narrow margin, but the GPU's performance is what truly sets this combo apart.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high across all settings. Low averages 292.2 FPS, Medium averages 260.3 FPS, High averages 221.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 176.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 39.5% reduction in performance, which is a significant drop but still leaves even the Ultra preset well above 144 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain excellent. Low averages 222.9 FPS, Medium averages 169.4 FPS, High averages 145.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 113.8 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, with the High preset losing 76.7 FPS, but the system still delivers a smooth experience on any 144Hz monitor.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. Low averages 120.4 FPS, Medium averages 95.9 FPS, High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 61 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the dataset, but it still hits the critical 60 FPS threshold. The difference between 1440p and 4K is most pronounced at High settings, where the frame rate drops by 67.2 FPS, highlighting the massive pixel workload increase at 4K. The data shows a clear, consistent scaling pattern across all settings, confirming that the RTX 5090 is the primary driver of performance in this configuration.