The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with resolution and graphical presets. Testing the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT reveals a configuration that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with higher settings. The data indicates that this combination is firmly GPU-limited in most scenarios, with the CPU's substantial headroom allowing the graphics card to be the primary bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear and consistent drop as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound system. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 89.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p reduces that to 61.9 FPS, a 31% decrease. At 4K, the average plummets to 34 FPS, which is a 62% drop from the 1080p figure. This steep decline is characteristic of the GPU's rendering workload increasing exponentially with pixel count, while the CPU's job remains relatively static.

The pattern holds across all presets. With Low settings, the system produces 139.8 FPS at 1080p, 92.8 FPS at 1440p, and 51.2 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 34% reduction, and from 1080p to 4K it is a 63% reduction. This consistency across presets strongly suggests that the limiting component is the graphics card. The Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the constraint here; otherwise, we would see frame rates plateau or become more erratic as resolution increases.

The fact that the performance hit from 1440p to 4K is larger than from 1080p to 1440p is also telling. It highlights the exponential cost of 4K rendering, particularly for a GPU like the RX 5700 XT, which was not designed for that level of output in demanding titles. The data shows that the best experience for this combo is found at 1080p or 1440p, where the GPU can keep up with the CPU's ability to feed it frames. At 4K, the system becomes heavily bogged down, and even the lowest settings only manage to yield an average of 51.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU is overwhelmed.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play The Technomancer with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo delivers 61.9 FPS, which is playable. 1080p offers higher frame rates, but the visual upgrade to 1440p is significant while maintaining a smooth experience. 4K is not recommended for demanding play.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT compare to its closest rivals in terms of overall benchmark score?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 24731. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, scores 24763, which is a 0.1% difference, making them effectively equal. The Intel Arc A350M is 0.3% slower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is 0.6% slower.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700X a bottleneck for the RX 5700 XT in this game?

A: No. The benchmark results indicate the system is GPU-bound. The CPU's performance is far ahead of what the GPU can utilize, as evidenced by the consistent FPS drops tied to resolution increases, which is a purely GPU-related workload.

Q: What kind of performance can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings is 71.4. This is a solid, playable frame rate for a title like this, showing that the GPU can handle the highest settings at this resolution.

Q: How does this specific combo rank against all other tested combinations?

A: This particular pairing of the Ryzen 7 7700X and RX 5700 XT ranks 1272 out of 1656 total combos tested for The Technomancer. This places it in a specific performance tier, indicating that while it's not a top-tier setup for this game, it is far from the bottom.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset averages 92.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 45.9 FPS. This is a performance difference of 46.9 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset demands significantly more from the GPU.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the definitive performance limiter in this configuration for The Technomancer. Its specifications paint a clear picture of a mid-range card from the RDNA 1.0 architecture. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, it has a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a constraint at 4K, where the demand for texture data and frame buffer space increases dramatically.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant. It has a base clock of 1605 MHz, a game clock of 1755 MHz, and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. These clocks, combined with its 2560 shading units, allow it to deliver a peak FP32 performance of 9.754 TFLOPS. This raw compute power is what drives the frame rates seen in the 1080p and 1440p benchmarks. For instance, at 1080p Medium, it achieves 106.3 FPS, which shows a capable level of performance for a game from 2016.

However, the data shows that this power is not enough for 4K. The drop from 1440p High (61.9 FPS) to 4K High (34 FPS) is a 45% reduction. This is a direct consequence of the GPU's limited memory bandwidth and compute resources being saturated by the 8.3 million pixels at 3840x2160. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for most presets, but the sheer pixel count at 4K overwhelms the card's processing capabilities. The GPU's role is therefore to provide a solid 1080p and 1440p experience, but it should not be expected to handle 4K in this title without significant compromises.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear guide for optimizing the settings for this hardware. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset is the recommended starting point. At 1080p, it yields 89.6 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. At 1440p, it still manages 61.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for most players. This makes High the most versatile preset for this combo.

For players with a 1080p monitor who prioritize frame rate above all else, the Medium preset offers a significant boost, achieving 106.3 FPS. This is a 19% improvement over High and is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The Low preset pushes this even further to 139.8 FPS, but the visual downgrade is often not worth the extra frames for a game like this.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this GPU. While it provides the best visuals, the performance cost is steep. At 1080p, it drops to 71.4 FPS, and at 1440p, it falls to 45.9 FPS, which is below the ideal playable threshold. The difference between High and Ultra is typically minor in terms of visual impact, but the 20% performance hit at 1080p is substantial. Therefore, the data suggests that High is the optimal choice for a consistent experience, with Medium being the fallback for those seeking maximum frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for The Technomancer, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT sits in a specific position. It is ranked 1272 out of 1656 total tested combos, placing it in the 77th percentile. This means that 23% of the tested configurations performed worse than this one. This is a respectable position, but it highlights that the GPU is holding the system back from higher rankings.

The CPU itself is a high performer, ranking in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-13500 and Intel Core i7-12800HX, have nearly identical average scores, with deltas of 0.4% and 0.5% respectively. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 7700X is a top-tier processor. However, the GPU only ranks in the 68th percentile, with its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, being just 0.1% faster. This mismatch in performance tiers between the CPU and GPU is the primary reason for the combo's overall ranking. The CPU is capable of much more, but the RX 5700 XT is the limiting factor in this specific game.

The data suggests that this combo is not a high-end 4K setup, but rather a competent 1080p and 1440p machine. Its rank reflects that it is a solid mid-range performer, outpacing a quarter of all other tested systems, but it is not a top-tier contender for The Technomancer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table outlines the exact average frame rates measured for this combo, broken down by resolution and settings preset.

• 1920x1080:
• Low: 139.8 FPS
• Medium: 106.3 FPS
• High: 89.6 FPS
• Ultra: 71.4 FPS

• 2560x1440:
• Low: 92.8 FPS
• Medium: 69.6 FPS
• High: 61.9 FPS
• Ultra: 45.9 FPS

• 3840x2160:
• Low: 51.2 FPS
• Medium: 39.6 FPS
• High: 34 FPS
• Ultra: 26.9 FPS

These figures illustrate the performance envelope of the RX 5700 XT. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset provides a playable experience above 70 FPS. At 1440p, the High preset is the top recommendation for 60 FPS gameplay. At 4K, no preset achieves a consistently smooth 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to a near-unplayable 26.9 FPS. The data confirms that the transition from 1440p to 4K is a massive hurdle for this GPU, making 4K gaming impractical for this specific hardware combination.