The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers playable frame rates in The Technomancer at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires significant settings compromises. The data shows a clear progression where the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor as resolution increases, with the 1080p Low preset achieving 143.1 FPS but the 4K Ultra preset dropping to just 27.3 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 92.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 58.6 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 33.7 FPS, before plummeting to 34.8 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 62.3% performance loss from 1080p to 4K at High settings, indicating that the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering pipeline is saturated well before reaching 4K.

The scaling pattern at Low settings shows a similar trend but with higher absolute values. The 1080p Low result of 143.1 FPS drops to 95.0 FPS at 1440p and 48.8 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is 48.6%, which is steeper than the 40.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p. This accelerating decline points to memory bandwidth and pixel throughput constraints becoming more pronounced at 4K.

Ultra settings produce the most demanding scenario, with the 1080p result of 75.8 FPS falling to 47.2 FPS at 1440p and 27.3 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered minimum for playability, making this combination impractical at that resolution and preset. The data suggests that the 2060 SUPER has enough raw compute for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but 4K pushes it beyond its effective range regardless of settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip, provides 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications directly influence the measured results, particularly at higher resolutions where memory capacity and bandwidth become critical. The GPU's 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs process the game's visuals, with the boost clock of 1650 MHz contributing to the frame rates observed.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which scores 19680 (a 0.5% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN at 19706 (a 0.3% delta). This tight grouping indicates that the 2060 SUPER performs nearly identically to these cards in synthetic tests, but the game-specific data shows it can handle The Technomancer at 1080p with headroom.

At 4K Ultra, the GPU's limitations become evident with only 27.3 FPS, while 4K Low achieves 48.8 FPS. The 21.5 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K demonstrates the impact of the game's visual effects on the GPU's workload. The 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute capability appears sufficient for 1440p Medium (72.3 FPS) but insufficient for consistent 4K play, as the pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s becomes a bottleneck at that resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X provides substantial processing headroom for this game, with 8 cores and 16 threads running at a base clock of 4.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, delivers strong single-thread performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1090 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4281. This is relevant because The Technomancer, released in 2016, relies heavily on fewer threads for game logic and physics.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30325 and a Passmark multithread score of 35686. The 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34313, places it just 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13500 (34175) and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12800HX (34136). Despite this computational strength, the frame rates at 1080p Low (143.1 FPS) suggest the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions.

The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample data throughput for game assets. The CPU's 105 W TDP indicates efficient power delivery, and its performance in benchmarks like Geekbench multicore (15538) and Passmark physics (2007) confirms it can feed the GPU without creating a bottleneck. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU maintains high frame rates even at Ultra (75.8 FPS), but the GPU becomes the constraint as resolution increases.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Technomancer?*

A: The data shows 1440p Medium provides 72.3 FPS, which balances visual quality with smooth gameplay. 1080p offers higher frame rates (up to 143.1 FPS at Low), but 4K drops to 34.8 FPS at High, making it less suitable for consistent play.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, placing it 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070 (19680) and 0.3% ahead of the GTX TITAN (19706). These deltas are minimal, indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700X holding back the GPU?

A: No, the CPU's 89th percentile ranking and 30325 Cinebench R23 multi-core score indicate it provides ample processing power. At 1080p, frame rates reach 143.1 FPS, suggesting the GPU is the limiting component, not the CPU.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with this combo?

A: The measured results show 4K High averages 34.8 FPS, 4K Medium averages 40.1 FPS, and 4K Low averages 48.8 FPS. Only 4K Ultra falls below 30 FPS at 27.3 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 1162 out of 1656 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-mid tier of all possible CPU-GPU pairings for this game.

Q: Does the game favor the CPU or GPU more?

A: The resolution scaling data indicates the GPU is the primary determinant of performance. The FPS drops by 62.3% from 1080p to 4K at High settings, while the CPU's strong single-thread scores (4281 in Cinebench R23) suggest it handles game logic without limiting frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1162 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the 70th percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly 30% of tested configs perform worse. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier status (63rd percentile among all GPUs) combined with the CPU's high-end status (89th percentile among all CPUs).

The discrepancy between the CPU's strong benchmark position and the combo's mid-tier game ranking suggests the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor in this pairing. The GPU's average benchmark score of 19774, while close to its rivals, does not provide the headroom needed for high-refresh-rate gameplay at higher resolutions. The combo's ranking indicates that while the CPU can drive high frame rates at 1080p, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth cap performance at higher settings.

Compared to other combos, this pairing delivers frame rates that are playable but not exceptional. The 1080p Ultra result of 75.8 FPS is adequate for most displays, but the 4K Ultra result of 27.3 FPS is below the 30 FPS threshold. The combo's ranking of 1162 places it in the third quartile, suggesting users seeking higher performance would need a more powerful GPU to fully utilize the 7700X's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following average frame rates across presets:

• Low: 143.1 FPS
• Medium: 113.1 FPS
• High: 92.3 FPS
• Ultra: 75.8 FPS

The 1080p results show a clear scaling from Low to Ultra, with a 67.3 FPS difference between the lowest and highest presets. This indicates the GPU can handle the game's full visual feature set at this resolution while maintaining smooth performance.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are:

• Low: 95.0 FPS
• Medium: 72.3 FPS
• High: 58.6 FPS
• Ultra: 47.2 FPS

The 1440p results show a similar pattern, with the gap between Low and Ultra narrowing to 47.8 FPS. The Medium preset at 72.3 FPS provides a good balance between visual quality and frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop significantly:

• Low: 48.8 FPS
• Medium: 40.1 FPS
• High: 34.8 FPS
• Ultra: 27.3 FPS

The 4K results show that only the Low preset exceeds 48 FPS, with Ultra falling below 30 FPS. The 21.5 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is narrower than at lower resolutions, indicating the GPU's limits are being reached regardless of settings.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 75.8 FPS is recommended for the best visual experience, as it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Users prioritizing higher frame rates can drop to High at 92.3 FPS, which still provides excellent visual quality. The Medium preset at 113.1 FPS offers a noticeable frame rate boost with minor visual compromises.

For 1440p displays, the Medium preset at 72.3 FPS provides the best balance, delivering smooth gameplay while maintaining decent visual fidelity. High at 58.6 FPS is acceptable for less demanding users, but Ultra at 47.2 FPS may feel less responsive. Low at 95.0 FPS is the best choice for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors.

For 4K displays, only the Low preset at 48.8 FPS provides playable frame rates, with Medium at 40.1 FPS being marginal. High at 34.8 FPS and Ultra at 27.3 FPS are below recommended playability thresholds. Given these results, users should either accept significant visual compromises at 4K or reduce resolution to 1440p for a better experience. The data clearly shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K limited to the lowest settings.