The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting test for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 pairing. The benchmark data reveals a system that is clearly capable of high frame rates but whose performance is heavily dictated by the graphics settings and resolution you choose. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS to understand where this combo excels and where it strains, offering a practical guide for getting the most out of this hardware in this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a predictable but significant drop in performance as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 190.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 123.4 FPS, and at 4K, it falls further to 69.8 FPS. This scaling indicates that the system is well-balanced at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a 35% performance hit, going from 127.9 FPS down to 82.7 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K at the same settings is even more punishing, with a 46% drop to 44.7 FPS. This pattern holds across all settings, but the delta between resolutions widens at higher presets. At Ultra, the 1080p score of 99.2 FPS plummets to 64 FPS at 1440p and then to a less playable 34.1 FPS at 4K. The scaling suggests that while the Ryzen 7 7700X has ample headroom to feed frames at 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 3070's 8 GB of VRAM and memory bandwidth are saturated as the rendering load increases, making 4K a challenge for this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 780th out of 1656 combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of tested systems, indicating that it is a competent performer but not at the very top of the charts. The rank reflects a balance between the strong CPU and the mid-range GPU.

The ranking suggests that while the CPU is a top-tier component, the GPU prevents this combo from reaching the highest echelons of the performance ladder in this game. Many combos with more powerful GPUs will naturally outperform it. However, its position above the median point of the 1656 combos tested signifies that it will deliver a smooth experience in most scenarios, particularly at 1080p and 1440p, which is where this pairing is most likely to be used. It is a solid result for a mainstream high-end setup.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the defining component in this system's gaming performance. Its memory configuration is a critical factor, especially in a game like The Technomancer. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data suggests it struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with higher settings.

The clock speeds, with a base of 1500 MHz and a boost of 1725 MHz, are relatively modest compared to newer cards, but the Ampere architecture's 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units provide substantial compute power. The GPU's benchmark scores, such as 22214 in Passmark G3D, place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, is only 0.9% behind in average score, highlighting that the RTX 3070 is at the top of its performance class. The 4K Ultra result of 34.1 FPS is a clear indicator that the 8 GB VRAM buffer and the GPU's compute capabilities are not enough for the most demanding settings at that resolution, whereas the 1080p Low score of 190.5 FPS shows the card has plenty of raw power when the load is lighter.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this combo. For a 1080p display, the High preset offers an excellent experience with an average of 127.9 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 99.2 FPS, which is still very smooth and offers the best visual fidelity, but the jump from High to Ultra may not be worth the performance cost for everyone.

At 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering a strong 82.7 FPS. This is a great balance between image quality and performance. The Medium preset at 1440p provides a higher frame rate of 98.7 FPS but with lower visual quality. Pushing to Ultra at 1440p results in a noticeable drop to 64 FPS, which is playable but may feel less fluid in action-heavy scenes. For 4K resolution, the data suggests that High settings are not viable for a consistent experience, given the 44.7 FPS average. The Low preset at 4K, producing 69.8 FPS, is the only way to get a reasonably smooth frame rate at this resolution, but it compromises visual fidelity significantly.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured data provides a detailed look at the combo's performance.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high. The Low preset achieves an average of 190.5 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 146.7 FPS. The High preset provides a very playable 127.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, resulting in an average of 99.2 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected. The Low preset still offers a high average of 123.4 FPS. The Medium preset produces 98.7 FPS. The High preset is a solid choice with 82.7 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 64 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. The Low preset is the only one that approaches high-refresh-rate territory, with an average of 69.8 FPS. The Medium preset yields 50.5 FPS. The High preset drops to 44.7 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with a low average of 34.1 FPS.

These numbers show a clear hierarchy. The system is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and good performance at 1440p, but it is not suited for 4K gaming above Medium to Low settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X provides a robust foundation for gaming. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, it is a powerful processor. Its base clock of 4.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensure that it can handle even the most demanding game logic and background tasks without becoming a bottleneck.

The benchmark results confirm this. The CPU's single-core performance is strong, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4281 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2985. Its multi-core capabilities are equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30325. The Ryzen 7 7700X ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13500, being only 0.4% behind in average score.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to ensure that the GPU is fed with enough data to avoid frame drops. The data strongly suggests that the Ryzen 7 7700X is never the limiting factor in this pairing. The significant FPS drops seen at higher resolutions and settings are almost entirely attributable to the GPU's workload. The CPU has enough headroom to achieve the 190.5 FPS seen at 1080p Low, and it is not the cause of the 34.1 FPS score at 4K Ultra. Its high thread count and fast clocks ensure consistent frame pacing in a game that can be demanding on the processor during combat and exploration.