The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination lands in the lower-middle tier for The Technomancer, holding the 1984th spot out of 3696 tested combos. That places it in the 46th percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings tested for this title, meaning slightly more than half of the systems in the database deliver higher average frame rates. The pairing is not a top-tier performer, but it is far from the bottom, occupying a practical middle ground where the components are well-matched enough to avoid severe bottlenecking in either direction.

The CPU itself is a strong performer in general benchmarks, sitting in the 85th percentile of all processors with an average benchmark score of 35909. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (0.3% faster), the Intel Core 7 250H (0.5% faster), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (0.5% faster), showing that the 7700X is tightly clustered with several other capable chips. The GPU, meanwhile, is more modest, ranking in the 61st percentile of all graphics cards with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% faster), the AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% slower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% slower), indicating that the RTX 4060 sits in a competitive but not dominant segment.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1984 out of 3696 directly reflects the balance between a high-tier CPU and a mid-tier GPU. The data suggests that for The Technomancer, the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor, as the CPU’s substantial compute headroom is not fully utilized at most settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 169 FPS, which is respectable, but the frame rates scale downward predictably as resolution and settings increase, pointing to GPU-bound scenarios at higher loads.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits in the 46th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 46% of tested systems. That is a mid-pack result, but the composition matters: the 7700X is in the 85th percentile for CPUs, while the RTX 4060 is in the 61st percentile for GPUs. The gap between these percentiles suggests the GPU holds the combo back from higher rankings. In a game like The Technomancer, which is not particularly CPU-intensive by modern standards, the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz provide ample processing power, but the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become the constraining factors at higher resolutions.

The practical implication is that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it delivers consistently high frame rates, and it remains playable at 1440p with adjusted settings. At 4K, the frame rates dip below the 60 FPS threshold for most presets, making it a less ideal choice for high-resolution displays.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a chip designated AD107, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, along with 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores. The GPU’s base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and the memory operates at 2125 MHz with a 17 Gbps effective rate. The memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s.

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s role is central to determining overall performance, especially at higher settings. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 169 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 86 FPS. This 83 FPS swing demonstrates how heavily the GPU is taxed by the game’s graphical demands. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the combination of higher memory pressure and the 128-bit bus limits performance. The GPU’s FP32 compute rating is 15.11 TFLOPS, which is modest by current standards, and the texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s provide a baseline for understanding its raw throughput.

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this pairing for The Technomancer. At 1080p Low, the CPU could likely push higher frame rates, but the GPU caps the output. Conversely, at 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed, producing only 31 FPS. The RTX 4060’s performance relative to its rivals—being 0.2% slower than the AMD Radeon HD 7790 and 0.3% faster than the AMD Radeon 780M—shows that it is a solid mid-range card, but not one designed for extreme resolutions or maxed-out settings in demanding titles.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling across resolutions. From 1080p to 1440p, the frame rates drop by roughly 35-40% across all settings, and from 1440p to 4K, the drop is another 45-50%. This scaling behavior indicates that the system becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution increases.

At 1080p High, the combo delivers 111 FPS, which drops to 72 FPS at 1440p High (a 35% reduction) and then to 40 FPS at 4K High (a 44% reduction from 1440p). Similarly, at 1080p Low, the 169 FPS falls to 110 FPS at 1440p (a 35% drop) and then to 61 FPS at 4K (a 45% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, rather than any CPU-side constraint.

The data also shows that the drop from 1080p to 1440p is relatively manageable, with all settings remaining above 56 FPS. However, the jump to 4K is punishing: only Low settings at 4K manage to stay above 60 FPS, hitting 61 FPS, while Medium drops to 47 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 31 FPS. This indicates that 4K gaming is not a realistic target for this combo in The Technomancer unless the player is willing to accept Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is marginal.

The limiting component is clearly the GPU. The CPU’s performance, as measured by benchmarks like Cinebench R23 multicore (19088) and single-core (1987), suggests it has ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The fact that frame rates scale almost linearly with resolution—rather than flattening out—confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 169 FPS average
• Medium: 130 FPS average, with a minimum of 110 FPS and maximum of 149 FPS
• High: 111 FPS average
• Ultra: 86 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. Even at Ultra, the average of 86 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the Low preset provides a high-refresh-rate experience at 169 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 110 FPS ensures no noticeable stuttering, making this resolution the sweet spot for the RTX 4060.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 110 FPS average
• Medium: 85 FPS average, with a minimum of 72 FPS and maximum of 97 FPS
• High: 72 FPS average
• Ultra: 56 FPS average

At 1440p, the performance remains playable, but the Ultra preset drops to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The High preset at 72 FPS is adequate, and the Low preset at 110 FPS is excellent. The Medium preset’s minimum of 72 FPS indicates that frame pacing is stable, making it a viable choice for players who want a balance between visual quality and smoothness.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 61 FPS average
• Medium: 47 FPS average, with a minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 53 FPS
• High: 40 FPS average
• Ultra: 31 FPS average

At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Only the Low preset exceeds 60 FPS, and it does so narrowly at 61 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 40 FPS indicates potential for noticeable frame drops during intense scenes, and the Ultra preset at 31 FPS is not suitable for smooth gameplay. This resolution is best avoided unless the player prioritizes visual fidelity over performance.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo good for 1080p gaming in The Technomancer?*

A: Yes, the data shows excellent performance at 1080p. The average frame rates range from 86 FPS at Ultra to 169 FPS at Low, with the Medium preset delivering 130 FPS and a minimum of 110 FPS. This makes 1080p the ideal resolution for this pairing.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p at high settings?

A: The High preset at 1440p delivers an average of 72 FPS, which is playable. The Ultra preset drops to 56 FPS, which may be acceptable for some players but falls below the 60 FPS threshold. For a smoother experience, the Medium preset at 85 FPS is recommended.

Q: What is the performance at 4K?

A: At 4K, only the Low preset exceeds 60 FPS, averaging 61 FPS. Medium averages 47 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 31 FPS. These results indicate that 4K is not a practical target for this combo in The Technomancer.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU is in the 85th percentile for performance, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K confirms that the RTX 4060 limits the system.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. It is 0.2% slower than the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666), 0.3% faster than the AMD Radeon 780M (17588), and 0.5% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551). This places it in a tight performance band.

Q: What is the CPU’s rank relative to other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35909. It is 0.3% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802) and 0.5% faster than the Intel Core 7 250H (35728).

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience in The Technomancer, the data suggests prioritizing 1080p as the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 111 FPS, which balances visual quality with performance, while the Medium preset at 130 FPS provides a smoother experience with a minimum of 110 FPS. The Ultra preset at 86 FPS is still very playable and offers the best visuals, making it a viable choice for players with 60 Hz displays or those who prefer maximum fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, offering 85 FPS with a minimum of 72 FPS. This provides a solid balance between resolution and smoothness. The High preset at 72 FPS is also acceptable, but the Ultra preset at 56 FPS is likely to result in occasional frame dips, making it less ideal for fast-paced action.

For players who must use 4K, the Low preset at 61 FPS is the only option that maintains a playable frame rate. The Medium preset at 47 FPS is borderline, and the High and Ultra presets at 40 and 31 FPS, respectively, are not recommended for a smooth experience. In practical terms, this combo is best used at 1080p or 1440p, with 4K reserved for less demanding titles or those willing to accept significant compromises.