The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 444th out of 3,696 tested combinations in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 12% of all tested systems. This is a strong position, reflecting a high-performance pairing that is well-suited for this Action RPG. The combination’s ranking is driven by a robust CPU that sits at the 85th percentile among all tested processors and a GPU that lands at the 84th percentile, both of which contribute to the system’s favorable standing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 444 out of 3,000 put it in the top two percent of all tested configurations. This places it firmly in the upper echelon of test results, indicating a platform that can handle the game’s demands with ease. The score is consistent with the performance of its components: the CPU’s average benchmark score of 35,909 is about 0.5% higher than the Intel Core 7 250H, which is the closest rival at 35,728. Similarly, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 44,795 is within 1.5% of the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT. These margins show that the combo is well-balanced, with neither component being a significant bottleneck.

The ranking is more the result of a strong, well-rounded platform than a single outstanding component. For instance, the CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities, as seen in its 3DMark 16-thread score of 8,859, are a real advantage for, which can benefit from multiple cores. However, the GPU’s high pixel rate (208.8 GPixel/s) and texture rate (626.4 GTexel/s) are also critical, as the game’s visual effects rely heavily on these. The combination results in a platform that can handle sustained high refresh rates in 1440p and still maintain good performance at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the combination’s ranking among all tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 444th out of 3,696 tested combinations, placing it in the top 12% of all systems tested.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X’s average score of 35,909 is 0.5% higher than the Intel Core 7 250H, which is its closest rival at 35,728. It is also 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 and 0.7% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking and how does it compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti sits at the 84th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 44,795 is 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which is its nearest rival at 44,075.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded across all resolutions and settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 273, achieved at 1080p with Low settings.

Q: Is there a measurable performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 1440p, the average FPS drops from 117 at High to 91 at Ultra, a difference of 26 frames per second. This indicates a clear performance cost for the additional visual quality.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 50, recorded at 4K with Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear and predictable pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, the combination delivers extremely high frame rates, suggesting that the GPU is not the limiting factor. For example, at Low settings, the average FPS is 273, which is a high margin. At 4K with the same Low settings, the average FPS drops to 98, a 64% reduction. This indicates that the GPU becomes more of a bottleneck as resolution increases.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly informative. At 1440p High, the average FPS is 117; at 4K High, it is 64. This is a 45% reduction, showing that the higher resolution demands more from the GPU. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is also steep. For example, at Medium settings, 1080p yields 210 FPS, while 1440p yields 137 FPS, a 35% drop. This suggests that the GPU is heavily utilized at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains a more constant factor.

The scaling pattern is consistent with a build where the CPU is strong enough to support the GPU at 1440p and below, but the GPU becomes the primary limiting component as resolution increases. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is severe: 98 FPS versus 50 FPS. This shows that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and memory speed are key factors, as higher resolution and settings place heavy demands on the system.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the measured FPS values are consistently high. At Ultra settings, the average is 140 FPS; at High, it is 179 FPS; at Medium, it is 210 FPS; and at Low, it reaches 273 FPS. The Medium settings show a 178 FPS minimum and 241 FPS maximum, indicating a stable experience. The difference between Low and Ultra is 133 FPS, a significant jump that showcases the GPU’s capability at this resolution.

At 1440p, the average FPS values are 91 at Ultra, 117 at High, 137 at Medium, and 178 at Low. The Medium settings have a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 158 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS, which is a noticeable step down from the 1080p delta.

At 4K, the average FPS is 64 at High, 75 at Medium, 98 at Low, and 50 at Ultra. The Medium setting has a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 48 FPS. The 4K results show that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rates are much lower compared to the lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for the heavy texture loads in The Technoman. The GPU’s bandwidth is a key determinant of performance at 4K, where the data usage is higher. The benchmark results show that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 50, which is a 65% reduction from the 1440p Ultra result of 91 FPS, highlighting the increased memory pressure.

The GPU’s 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are not directly relevant to this game, but the rest of the pipeline is. The 7,680 shading units and 240 texture mapping units are the workhorses, with a pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s. These are sufficient to deliver high frame rates at 1440p, as seen in the 117 FPS High result. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 44,795 is 1.6% higher than that of the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which indicates it is a strong performer.

The GPU’s performance characteristics also explain the scaling pattern. At 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as the 273 FPS Low result shows, but at 4K, the GPU is the main limiter. The 50 FPS average at 4K Ultra is a clear indication that the GPU is working at its limit, and the 98 FPS at 4K Low shows that reducing settings can free up performance. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is a critical factor in this game’s performance at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a capable processor for The Technomancer, with 8 cores and 16 threads at a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost of 5.40 GHz. This is a high-frequency part that excels in single-threaded performance, as seen in its 3DMark single-thread score of 1,090 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,987. This is important for a game that does not heavily utilize many threads, as the game’s engine can benefit from a fast single core.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19,088 and a 3DMark 16-thread score of 8,859. This ensures that the CPU can handle any background tasks and the game’s logic without becoming a bottleneck. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 35,909 is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which is its closest rival, indicating a strong multi-core performance.

However, the data shows that the CPU is less of a factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU is capable of delivering up to 273 FPS, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. This is a typical pattern for a high-end CPU. The CPU’s roles to provide a solid foundation for the GPU, and its performance is more than sufficient for this game. The CPU’s benchmark scores, such as the 8859 in 3DMark, are far above the level required to keep the GPU fed, even at 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the best experience is a balance between visual quality and high frame rates. At 1440p, the High preset provides an average of 117 FPS, which is a high-quality experience with a good frame rate. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 91 FPS, but this is still a playable experience, though the difference in visual quality may not be worth the 26 FPS loss. For players with a high refresh rate monitor, the High preset is a good choice.

At 4K, the High preset offers 64 FPS, which is a good frame rate for a 4K experience. However, the Ultra preset drops to 50 FPS, which might not be a consistent experience, especially in a game with fast action. The Medium preset at 4K, with a 75 FPS average, is a solid middle ground, but the High preset is the recommended for a good balance of visual quality and frame rate. The Low preset at 4K yields 98 FPS, but the visual quality is significantly reduced.

At 1080p, the High preset provides 179 FPS, which is a very high refresh rate, and the Ultra preset at 140 FPS is also acceptable. The Medium preset at 210 FPS is a good choice for those with a 240 Hz monitor. Overall, the data suggests that the High preset is the best overall choice, offering a combination of visual quality and high frame rates across all resolutions. For the best experience, the 1440p High setting is the recommended choice, as it provides a high frame rate and good visual quality.